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Blood Sport (Comedia/Blood Sport). Shooting in Toronto and Vancouver. Based on the Dick Francis mystery novel, this one concerns a free-lance investigator and security consultant who’s given the task of locating a missing thoroughbred horse. Executive producers Jacky Stoller, Jonathan Harris and Liam Miller. Producer Jonathan Hackett. Director Harvey Hart. Screenwriter Andrew Payne. Stars Ian McShane, Jennifer Dale, Carolyn Dunn, Heath Lamberts and Ken Welsh.

Queen’s Logic (QL). Shooting in New York and L.A. Kevin Bacon, Linda Fiorentino, John Malkovich and Joe Mantegna star in this ensemble piece set in that particular NYC borough. When five old buddies reunite to celebrate Bacon’s wedding, emotional ups and downs permeate the days prior to the ceremonies. Producers Stuart Oken and Russell Smith. Director Steve Rash. Screenwriter Tony Spiridakis. Also stars Spiridakis, Tom Waits and Cloe Webb. Distributor New Century/Vista.

Streets (New Horizons). Shooting in L.A. “Married . . . with Children’s” Christina Applegate takes time off the tube to star in this action drama concerning some runaway, homeless teens who have a malevolent cop to deal with in addition to their obvious woes. Executive producer Roger Corman. Producer Andy Ruben. Director Katt Shea Ruben. Screenwriter K. S. and Andy Ruben. Also stars David Mendenhall and Eb Lottimer. Distributor Concorde. Winter release.

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White Room (Vos). Shooting in Toronto. Kate Nelligan is a reclusive type and Margot Kidder sings in this drama about “secrets” from the makers of “I’ve heard the Mermaids Singing.” Executive producer Patricia Rozema. Producer Alexandra Raffe. Director/screenwriter Rozema.

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