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"THE FILMMAKERS BEHIND KARLA STAND BY WHAT’S SHAPING UP TO BE THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL MOVIE OF THE YEAR" View Magazine	"Laura Prepon delivers a performance so measured and intelligent that it forces us to continually question Homolka’s credibility as a victim." CBC Radio		"Laura Prepon is convincing as both battered victim and spinner" theGlobeandMail.com

COMING TO THEATERS FALL 2006

'Karla' 4th in T.O. box office Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 Karla made nearly $10,000 per screen locally -- behind Match Point, Underworld: Evolution and The Matador but ahead of King Kong and Brokeback Mountain.

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The flick tells the tale of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, as the recently released ex-con looks back at her crime with the help of a prison psychiatrist. ...

Canada greets 'Karla' with outrage Saturday, January 21st, 2006 Ingrid Hamilton, an independent Toronto publicist who is working with Christal Films, said 45 people attended the 1:30 p.m. screening Friday at one downtown Toronto theater, "and that is a lot on a weekday. So I think that's a sign that it will probably bring people out."

Filmmakers aware of Canuck sensitivities Friday, January 20th, 2006 Writer-director Joel Bender, who once worked for the legendary Otto Preminger, brought the Karla project to Sellers. They soon discovered how contentious it was, at least in Ontario. Shooting in Toronto, which would have been cheaper, was never seriously considered. The film was shot in L.A. Sellers also cancelled plans to shoot brief outdoor establishing shots of St. Catharines, where the Leslie Mahaffy and Kristin French abductions, torture and murders took place.

Lens filters evil Friday, January 20th, 2006 Editor's note: Alan Cairns is a Toronto Sun reporter and author who extensively covered the Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka case. He recently got an advanced viewing of the film Karla and writes the following about its authenticity.

Curious about Karla film Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 University of Alberta criminologist Kevin Haggerty said he's not sure how offended Canadian audiences might be. He said there seemed to be a strong appetite to see the videotapes of the killing of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy.

For actor Misha Collins, playing Paul Bernardo became an unwelcome trip into his own dark side Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 TORONTO - Misha Collins describes himself as a nice, normal guy: a young man who once worked as a White House intern and had a job at National Public Radio in the U.S. before he became an actor, who married his high school sweetheart, who has never been in a fistfight in his life.

Bernardo lead defends role Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 In Toronto yesterday to promote the upcoming film (it debuts Friday) about one of Canada's most notorious rapists and murderers, Collins says he prepared for the role by pulling up media clippings on line and then watching countless serial-killer films. "Anthony Hopkins's character in Silence of the Lambs particularly struck me," he says. "His character just seemed so remorseless and that was my impression of Paul too. Knowing [these crimes] were all based on truth made it that much more difficult."

Movie Review: Karla is a Terrifying Portrayal of Evil Monday, January 16th, 2006 What makes this film a cut above the everyday murder flick is Prepon’s incredible portrayal of Homolka............Not to be overshadowed, Collins is a very strong Bernardo who jumps from fury to neediness in a matter of seconds, realistically portraying an emotionally unstable murderer.

Movie gave her 'nightmares' Actress plays murder victim in Homolka film Monday, January 16th, 2006 It was months after filming wrapped on Karla before Sarah Foret stopped having nightmares.

Portrayal chills actor Monday, January 16th, 2006 Canadians aren't the only ones repulsed by Paul Bernardo. Playing the rapist-killer in the terrifying Hollywood film Karla was the most traumatic experience of actor Misha Collins' life.

Victims renamed as 'a courtesy' Sunday, Ja15th, 2006 LOS ANGELES -- The names of two of the teenaged victims depicted in the true-life movie Karla were changed out of respect for their families, not out of legal obligation, according to filmmaker Michael Sellers.

Prison hasn't dulled Bernardo's charm Friday, January 13th, 2006 Bernardo's devil-in-disguise good looks and manipulative charm will be brought to life next Friday, when the movie Karla comes to 100 silver screens across Canada

Karla film gets 18A rating in Ontario; Que. distributor satisfied with ruling Wednesday, January 11th, 2006

"I think that's appropriate because we got some e-mails from mothers saying they would like to bring their daughters to see the film as an awareness. You know, that's one of the reasons for us picking up the film."

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'Karla' gets picked up by Christal Wednesday, January 11th, 2006 Canadian distributor Christal Films has picked up local rights to murder pic "Karla" and is rushing it on to 100 screens Jan. 20.

Christal to release controversial Canadian serial killer film Wednesday, January 11th, 2006 Karla, the US-produced true-life account of Canadian serial killer Karla Homolka, has secured a theatrical release in Canada via Montreal-based Christal Films. The company plans open the film on 100 screens nationwide on January 20.

Controversial Homolka film to be released in French and English on Jan. 20 Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 Montreal-based Christal Films said Karla will open in 100 theatres across the country, with a dubbed-in-French version to be shown in Quebec.

Canadian distributors to release Homolka film Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 Montreal-based distribution house Christal Films announced in a statement early Tuesday that the film will open in 100 theatres across the country on Jan. 20.

Karla opens next week Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 A Montreal-based company has agreed to distribute a controversial feature film about convicted teen-killer Karla Homolka in theatres across Canada, opening on Jan. 20.

Christal Films confirmed yesterday that it has struck a deal with Quantum Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based producers of Karla, to carry the 104-minute film.

Killer Karla Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 see global coverage, see scenes from the movie

Homolka film sold in Europe, producer says Thursday December 8th, 2005 "Our distributor in Germany, for instance, is the same company that did Monster (Charlize Theron's Oscar-winning turn as serial killer Aileen Wuornos)," said Michael Sellers of Hollywood-based Quantum Entertainment. "Our film has the same kind of attributes as a film like Monster. And there has been a positive reaction particularly to Laura's performance as Homolka."

Homolka film spurs global interest Wednesday December 7th, 2005 movie about Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo's schoolgirl-killing spree -- has apparently only whetted the appetite of European distributors, who are snapping the movie up......

He is also negotiating with various specialty distribution divisions of some of the major Hollywood studios. If a deal is not struck, Sellers adds, his company will distribute the movie on its own.

When is a Movie More than a Movie?

Update From The Producer November 22nd 2005 We are pleased to announce that as of November 1, 2005, KARLA is complete and Quantum Entertainment is now in the process of lining up subdistributors in countries around the world. This is a process that will continue for a number of months. The following represent the first group of foreign subdistributors: _

Film Ready For Release Saturday October 15th, 2005 A hollywood film about sex offenders Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo is a step closer to making to theatres according to a Canadian Press story.

No Karla flick fight Laws not broken in film about schoolgirl killer, lawyer says Thursday October 13th, 2005 Tim Danson said he watched Michael Sellers movie -- originally called Deadly but renamed Karla -- in a Toronto hotel room two weeks ago and the movie meets legal requirements.

Victims' families won't block Homolka film release Thursday, October 13th, 2005 Sellers believes other changes made to the film, including a revamped epilogue containing actual quotes from a psychiatric evaluation of Homolka, were important ones to make.

"It helps remind the audience not to be excessively sympathetic here," he said. "Yes, she was brutalized (by Bernardo) but that did not, in the view of the psychiatrist, excuse her actions."

Families won't block Karla film: lawyer Wednesday, October 12, 2005 The families of Karla Homolka's victims will not fight the release of a Hollywood movie chronicling the depraved crimes of this country's most notorious female offender, their lawyer said Wednesday.

VIEW MAGAZINE WHEN IS A MOVIE MORE THAN A MOVIE? August 18th-24th 2005
THE FILMMAKERS BEHIND KARLA STAND BY WHAT’S SHAPING UP TO BE THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL MOVIE OF THE YEAR "What I wanted to capture was as much of the built–in attraction and the built–in repulsion that Paul and Karla felt for each other,” explains Karla director Joel Bender. “In the structure of the film, we find people drawn to each other out of a common goal, while in the end they are really out to destroy each other. That, to me, is the story.” From what Sellers describes, the film begins eight years into Homolka’s 12–year sentence, in the midst of a December 2000 psychiatric interview with a doctor who is reviewing her for possible parole. As this meeting progresses, Homolka attempts to spin the story her way, until the psychiatrist forces her to admit to things she doesn’t want to admit to, and makes her go deeper into a story that she doesn’t want to tell.

Watching Karla: It's not flash and trash Wednesday August 17th, 2005 SIMON HOUPT nabs an unfinished copy of the controversial movie and finds it sombre, restrained even.

Distributing Karla Tuesday August 16th, 2005 The idea that Canadian film distributors keep a close eye on the moral failings of incoming movies might seem quaintly reassuring, if it were true. But it doesn't take more than a few minutes watching trailers at the local multiplex to know that the film-distribution community generally adopts a hands-off policy when it comes to deciding what's good for us.
So it's both strange and worrying when ThinkFilm's Jeff Sackman, who in his time has aided and abetted ....

Karla showings defended Monday August 15th, 2005 NEW YORK -- The Canadian film distribution community is sharply dividing over Karla, as the controversial drama about Karla Homolka nears completion and the film's Los Angeles-based producer steps up his attempts to find a route to a Canadian audience in the wake of the film's first positive review.

Xtreme Entrepreneurs Supports Michael D. Sellers' Attempts To Screen "Karla" In Canada Sunday August 14th,2004 Michael Sellers did not commit the crimes, nor is he saying how wonderful these crimes are. He is telling a compelling story no different than when my uncle, Marvin Weinstein, had a book published after the gruesome murder of his daughter by the hands of two Stanley Steemer employees.

Private screening eyed for Karla film Saturday August 13th, 2005 The mob is not interested in hearing what Sellers has to say, but they might be surprised if they did. In conversation, Sellers emerges as articulate and extremely serious.

A First Look at Karla An exclusive review of the contentious film Friday August 12th, 2005 Karla will almost certainly find a significant audience.

'Karla' leaves unanswered questions Friday August 12th,2005 Karla, a controversial new film about serial killers Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo, implies Homolka had ample opportunity to leave her husband, but leaves open the key question – which of the two prompted the couple's crimes?

The right to avoid Homolka should be mine Wednesday, August 10, 2005 I would be more than happy never to hear another word about the crimes committed by Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, but if it's all the same to Air Canada, I would rather make that decision for myself.

Film on Karla Homolka to screen in Canada Tuesday, August 9, 2005 Toronto -- Canadians may yet get a chance to see Karla, a controversial American film based on the infamous sex crimes of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka that was pulled from the Montreal World Film Festival last week.

Killer Biopic Stirs Controversy in Canada Friday August 5th, 2005 Will politicians ever learn? If you don't want people to go see a movie, leave it alone. Instead, there are now over 300 articles on Google News, providing hundreds of free column inches -- the dream of every indie movie marketer. Right now, it looks like the producers are working the "freedom of artistic expression" and "no one's dragging you to see this" PR angles, which are straight out of the ol' Miramax playbook.

Karla Homolka and the Montreal World Film Festival Friday August 5th, 2005 And while you have to respect the feelings of those close to the murder victims, I have a hard time buying into the notion that their feelings must reign supreme over all else. Admitting that (a) the wounds are particularly fresh and raw given Homolka’s very recent release from prison and (b) few of these films debuted at film festivals that relied so heavily upon a single corporate sponsor as the Mtl festival apparently does, you still hafta wonder how many dozens of movies have been made about real-life villainy at least as vile as that of Homolka and Bernardo? And how many millions of dollars have been made off of them? And why wasn’t there a greater hue and cry about those films? What makes Karla so special?

Bad guys can turn into good films Friday August 5th, 2005 The Montreal Film Festival erred in caving into an advertiser and scrapping a showing of the new Karla Homolka film.

Unholy Grit-CBC alliance Friday August 5th 2005 Normally, I support private funding over making a trip to the government trough. However, an incident in Montreal has me reconsidering my position.

Karla producer will fight for film Friday August 5th, 2005 TORONTO -- The producer of a film about notorious killers Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo vowed yesterday to step up his efforts to have the movie screened in Canada, one day after the cancellation of a scheduled screening in Montreal.

Producer of Homolka film vowing to step up effort to have it shown in Canada Thursday August 4th, 2005 "It's attracting international attention."

Montreal film festival pulls Homolka film Thursday August 4th, 2005 Montreal — Bowing to sponsors such as Air Canada, the Montreal World Film Festival has dropped plans to play host to the premiere of the Hollywood movie about sex killers Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo.

NBC SHOW: Dateline Sunday July 31, 2005 DATELINE FOLLOW-UP (Ann Curry)

Blood Lust Cinema's fascination with murderers July 29th, 2005 The making of a Karla Homolka biopic was always a matter of when, not if. Homolka and her ex-husband Paul Bernardo have already inspired several true-crime books, a novel, a play and at least two episodes in the Law & Order franchise, as well as hundreds of pages of newsprint and hours of television coverage. The controversy over the upcoming premiere of Karla (formerly titled Deadly) at the Montreal Film Festival — the city where a newly free Homolka is believed to be residing — was just as inevitable.

REUTERS Montreal fest makes killing with crime saga Tuesday July 26th 2005 The Montreal World Film Festival (Aug. 26-Sept. 5), which faces competition from the upstart New Montreal FilmFest, defended its screening of the film in a statement, arguing that "notorious criminals" from Adolf Hitler to the Boston Strangler had been portrayed in film."Some of the actors have even won Oscars for their performances in these films, most notably Charlize Theron in the role of the criminal Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster,"' the festival said.

Reality TV ''70s Show' star Laura Prepon to portray serial killer in 'Karla' UPI News Service, 07/26/2005 "That '70s Show" star Laura Prepon is known for her comedic side but the Montreal Film Festival is about to see her play the opposite of Donna.

VIDEO Montreal film fest to screen Homolka film 7/25/05 The American film, which is now called Karla instead of its previous title, Deadly, will be screened in late August.

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For immediate distribution - Monday, July 25th, 2005 Controversial film on Karla Homolka to have World Premiere at WFF

Homolka movie to debut at Montreal Film Fest July 25th 2005

Prime-time killers July 21, 2005 How many would watch?

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Homolka film release moved to fall Wednesday, May 25, 2005 A Hollywood film about schoolgirl killer Karla Homolka will likely be kept out of Canadian theatres until the fall.
"As I watch that news coverage coming out of (Canada), it's all Karla, all the time," Sellers said from his Los Angeles office. "I don't want to be a part of that circus, I don't think we should be. I don't think it's the right thing."

They have Jacko, we have Karly Kurls Tuesday May 10, 2005 News directors are cancelling reporters' vacations. Camera crews are on stand-by. Producers and editors are planning special coverage packages. It looks to be the hottest story of the summer: No, not a federal election but the release of Karla Homolka from prison eight weeks from today.

Producer says he's 'not comfortable' screening Homolka, Bernardo film in victims' communities Saturday May 07, 2005 HAMILTON - The makers of a film about Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo plan to donate a portion of the proceeds to charity or to restrict screenings in Ontario.

Transcript from TV Show CANADA AM with "Deadly" Producer, Michael Sellers 5/06/2005 THOMSON: Let me jump right in and ask you, why did you choose this particular story? Of all stories that are out there, both good and terrible, why choose this one?

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Trailer For "Deadly": The Bernardo/Homolka Story (Forum) May 6th, 2005 A trailer has appeared online for the movie "Deadly" starring Misha Collins (24) and Laura Prepon (That 70's Show). While it looks like just another generic serial killer movie, it is actually a very controversial film in Canada as it retells the story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka...

Homolka's choice of Montreal raises new concerns Friday, May 06, 2005 News that convicted killer Karla Homolka may plan to live in Quebec after her release from jail this summer has raised concerns among residents in a Montreal neighbourhood.

The Barbie And Ken Of Serial Killers To Be Chronicled In Deadly Wednesday May,4th 2005 The life and crimes of Canada’s worst serial killing couple, Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo will be chronicled and debut in the United States later this year after likely hitting the Canadian cinemas first. The Hollywood film entitled Deadly will not come without controversy.

Homolka film producer offers preview May 3, 2005 TORONTO (CP) - An exclusive viewing of a Hollywood film chronicling the depraved crimes of Karla Homolka is being offered to interested parties in Toronto in advance of a potential Canadian summer release. The controversial film Deadly could come to Canada just as the schoolgirl killer is released from prison, a move motivated in large part by sensational media coverage negating the need for a long publicity campaign.

Ontario fears early release of Homolka film Monday, May 2, 2005 A Hollywood film about schoolgirl killer Karla Homolka could be released early in Canada, and that has the Ontario government worried.

Attention News Editors: Monday, May 2, 2005 See it first on Global News with Leslie Roberts: Exclusive scenes from "Deadly", the controversial film about Karla Homolka's life with Paul Bernardo. (Canada NewsWire Group is the nation’s number one resource for time-critical news and information from more than 10,000 sources coast to coast and around the world.)

Bernardo movie exclusive
Monday, May 2, 2005 -- It's the film everyone's been talking about Deadly, the story of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo is set to hit theatres this fall. But tonight - for the first time - we'll show you clips from the film that's stirring up controversy across the nation in an exclusive report from Global's Sean O'Shea. We warn you that some of the images and language in this report are disturbing.

"The Current" Radio Show 4/13/05 Whole Show Blow-by-Blow (Radio & Text)

Painful truth hard to take 4/11/05 An ill-fated union of lovers. The macabre musings of seemingly ordinary suburban folk. Grisly murders that shock a nation. Storylines like these populate Canadian cinemas nightly -- that's entertainment.

Hollywood Homolka film stirs debate 4/10/05

Major Canadian theatre chains want contract 4/09/05 But Quantum Entertainment, now in the final stages of producing the film, says it will earn tens of millions of dollars regardless, even if it never appears in a Canadian theatre.

Homolka movie shows justice system shortfalls (Source: Windsor Star, Section: Editorial Opinion, Byline: Angelo Iarusso, Page A9, Dated 4/1/05 Mr. McGuinty, I suggest that you work closely with the other provinces, territories and the federal government to revamp our justice system and make it tougher on convicted criminals and those suspected of criminal activities, instead of telling us to boycott a movie which reveals how inadequate and apathetic our justice system has become.

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Dalton doesn't go to the movies 3/31/05 This is Ontario where we are blessed with a premier and a provincial government that, when not out and out lying to their constituents are attempting to control their every move, thought and action.

True crime stories (Edmonton Sun) 3/29/05 The lawyer complaining about the new Hollywood movie about the sex-slayings of two girls by Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka should save his breath.

Dalton McGuinty, at the movies 3/28/05 Let's stop here for a second. This is the kind of unutterably stupid statement a premier can get away with, but a critic can't. Making a movie about a terrible tragedy isn't "to capitalize" on it. It's simply to make a movie. And if it were unfortunate to make a movie about a terrible tragedy, many movies would be unfortunate. Titanic would be unfortunate, and so would be Hiroshima Mon Amour.

Right Honourable Movie Critics 3/28/05 Personally, I had no idea anyone was making a film about the Bernardo case until Dalton McGuinty told me - and as sure as the day follows the night, what would otherwise be a forgettable slice of direct-to-DVD dreck will become essential viewing when politicians get angry about it.

Banning the Bernardo-Homolka film 3/24/05

McGuinty Suggests Boycott of Homolka-Bernardo Film 3/23/05 Premier Dalton McGuinty has a request for Ontarians, he's asking them not to watch a Hollywood movie based on the Paul Bernardo - Karla Homolka case.

Bernardo film producer will let victims' families screen movie 3/23/05 The producer of a film about the Paul Bernardo murders says he's trying to address the concerns of the victims' families.

Families want to see Bernardo film 3/23/05 "We have very serious concerns about the film because transcripts (the producers) have... include what went on inside the house (and) what was on the videotapes and it's very disturbing information," said Tim Danson.

Bernardo film's release held until fall 3/23/05

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Global reporter tracks down Karla Homolka ***Wed.* *7/26/06*** MONTREAL -- Karla Homolka has resurfaced. The notorious sex killer has not been seen in public since last summer.....

Bungled probes dogged Bevan Tues, 7/25/06 Police Chief Vince Bevan announced his retirement yesterday, marking the end of a career that will be forever linked with notorious schoolgirl killer Paul Bernardo. While Bevan led an investigation that helped put Bernardo behind bars, many critics believe he bungled key parts of the case.

Homolka trying to blend into Quebec unnoticed a year after her prison release Thurs, 6/29/06 A year after Karla Homolka was freed from prison, she's trying to blend unnoticed into Quebec, but the media is still keeping a careful eye on the notorious teen killer

Homolka loses bid to change name Friday 6/9/06 Convicted killer Karla Homolka has lost her latest legal battle to change her name to Emily Chiara Tremblay – a surname that is one of the most common in Quebec, where she is believed to be living.

Prison time called best for Bernardo Thursday, 5-18-06 The mother of murdered schoolgirl Kristen French is in favour of capital punishment, but she wouldn't want Paul Bernardo, the sex killer responsible for her daughter's abduction, rape and murder, put to death.
New Homolka crime link sought Wednesday, March 15th 2006

Did Bernardo strike twice in Burlington? Wednesday, March 15th 2006

Peel police to cross-check unsolved assaults with Bernardo confession list Thursday, February 23rd 2006 Paul Bernardo's recent jailhouse confession to a string of sexual assaults during the late 1980s and early 1990s has police in Mississauga investigating any possible links to their own list of unsolved assault cases.

The evil that a caged Bernardo can still do Wednesday, February 22nd 2006 Before, they were victims of an unknown rapist. Now they are Paul Bernardo's victims. His very confession has revictimized them. Has given him another opportunity to hurt them. Scare them. Invade them.

Bernardo admits more rapes Tuesday, February 21st 2006 Paul Bernardo, jailed for life in Kingston Penitentiary for murdering two teenage girls and committing 14 rapes, recently confessed to sexually assaulting at least 10 other women in attacks not previously blamed on him...

Karla seeks passport 1/13/06 The only country that wouldn't welcome her with open arms is the U.S. "A person with a criminal record, especially for the kind of crimes she committed, will never be accepted in the U.S.," Rancourt said.

Proceeds from letters meant for Karla victim Thursday, January 12th, 2006 TORONTO -- Jailhouse letters by schoolgirl killer Karla Homolka to an old friend were put up for sale in hopes of helping one of Homolka's victims, the owner of the letters said hours after EBay pulled them from auction yesterday.

One Man's Opinion - Criminal Injustice 1/6/06 The Canadian Consensus cites three sentences handed out by Canadian Courts as a shameful failure of the Justice system. Karla Homolka....

What a Year It's Been 1/4/06 The past twelve months have brought out the best and the worst of society. This is just the way I've seen it. Karla Homolka....

And now, a war of words over Homolka 12/17/05 Opposition MPPs in Ontario are attacking Attorney-General Michael Bryant over his handling of the Homolka case, saying he "botched" it and was a "dismal failure." In return, Mr. Bryant is accusing his critics of helping to undermine Ontario's bid before a Quebec court to place conditions on Ms. Homolka's freedom.

In their own words Friday 12/16/05 There's no doubt that changes do need to be made to the Canadian justice system when previous conditions on a convicted child killer and sex offender like Karla Homolka are overturned, allowing her to now contact the victim's families, associate with minors and criminals, and no longer inform police of her whereabouts. This is simply wrong, and cruel to her victim's families.

Homolka still benefiting from political correctness 12/8/05

Quebec won't ask Supreme Court of Canada to put restrictions on Karla Homolka at 13:38 on December 7, 2005, EST.

Arrest Karla: AG 12/7/05 Quebec won't make Supreme Court appeal, but if Homolka steps into Ontario, she'll be busted

AG to Karla: Stay out of Ontario 12/7/05 Karla Homolka may now be as free as a bird in Quebec.

Homolka will be detained if she tries to come to Ontario, says Bryant 12/7/05

Decision expected 'soon' on Homolka appeal 12/7/05 The Quebec Justice Department is expected to announce early Wednesday whether to further appeal whether it will go to the country's highest court to ask that restrictions on released schoolgirls' killer Karla Homolka be reimposed.

Homolka clears last hurdle to freedom 12/06/05 It's a second legal victory in a row for the woman who served her full sentence in connection with the killings of two Ontario school girls.

Appeal to restrict Homolka fails 12/06/05 The Quebec Court of Appeal rejected a request by the Crown today to seek leave to appeal the decision that lifted restrictions on her freedom.

Homolka unlikely to get through to ex-husband in prison: Bernardo's lawyer 12/06/05 TORONTO (CP) - Schoolgirl killer Karla Homolka may find it difficult to contact her former husband Paul Bernardo in prison, even though she is free from court-imposed restrictions that barred her from talking with convicted criminals.

NY TIMES Quebec Wants Checks on Sex Killer Reimposed 12/2/05 The province of Quebec said on Friday it will appeal a judge's decision to remove court-imposed restrictions on the liberty of Canadian sex killer Karla Homolka.

CANADA.com Homolka decision will be appealed 12/2/05 QUEBEC -- The Quebec government is seeking leave to appeal the court ruling that lifted all the restrictions on Karla Homolka's freedom.

She’s baaaaaaaack! 12/2/05 Canadians can no longer feel safe walking the streets thanks to a Quebec Superior Court judge after restrictions imposed on Karla Homolka were lifted Wednesday.

CNN.com Woman who helped husband kill teens is freed 12/01/05

Woman in Infamous Sex Case Gains Freedom LA TIMES 11/30/05 By ROB GILLIES, Associated Press Writer

Woman in infamous sex case gains freedom THE MIAMI HERALD 11/30/05

Court lifts constraints on Canada sex killer-reports 11/30/05 TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian judge has lifted a number of court-imposed restrictions on sex killer Karla Homolka, who was released from prison in July after serving 12 years for her role in the rape, torture and murder of two schoolgirls, according to media reports on Wednesday.

Homolka a positive role model, convict's book says 11/13/05 A new book by Karla Homolka's former prison lover characterizes the schoolgirl killer as a positive role model, who liked bondage sex games.

Cops move into fast lane 11/08/05 Bevan worked as an investigator on the Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka murder investigations and said the idea behind the project started there.

Judges clear Karla 11/4/05 MONTREAL -- Karla Homolka did not violate her release conditions in the summer and will not face any additional criminal charges, Quebec justice officials said yesterday.

She's no risk: Lawyer 10/25/05 MONTREAL -- The lawyer for schoolgirl killer Karla Homolka's says she's no longer dangerous and yesterday appealed to a Quebec judge to strike down restrictions on her freedoms.

Homolka report completed Tue, October 18, 2005 LONGUEUIL, QUE. -- Detectives have completed their probe into whether Ontario schoolgirl killer Karla Homolka broke her prison release conditions and will submit their report to the Crown, police said yesterday.

Police still checking, Homolka's ex-boss says 9/30/05 A Longueuil police spokesperson said the investigator in charge of the case is still interviewing people and will probably file a report to a prosecutor in two weeks.

Victims' parents will testify as Homolka contests terms of release September 18, 2005 MONTREAL - The parents of two teenagers killed by Karla Homolka and her ex-husband will be allowed to address the court when Canada's most-notorious ex-inmate appeals the conditions of her release as unconstitutional, a judge ruled last week.

COURT TV PAUL BERNARDO & KARLA HOMOLKA Friday 9-16-05

Homolka hearing delayed, victims' families to intervene Thursday 9-15-05 A Quebec Superior Court judge will allow the parents of Leslie Mahaffey and Kristen French to intervene at Karla Homolka's appeal.

'We are victims' Sun 9-11-05 THERE IS an "absolute necessity" for Karla Homolka to prove her "genuine remorse" for her crimes, Kristen French's mom asserts in an outpouring of grief and anger.

Silence rebuked Saturday 9-10-05 French and Mahaffy families file for intervener status

Attorney angered over Homolka invite By United Press International Thursday, September 8, 2005

Karla's case to Crown Thur. 9-8-05 A police probe into allegations that Karla Homolka broke her prison release conditions will be forwarded to prosecutors by next week, Longueuil police have confirmed.

Homolka gives CBC kiss-off Thursday 9-8-05 Karla Homolka has turned down an offer by CBC-TV in Quebec to appear on a wildly popular Sunday night talk show in which guests are paraded before a cheering live audience to a musical number before being kissed on both cheeks by the host.

Police grill Lapointe Wednesday 9-7-05 "She's going back to prison, that's for sure," predicted Richer, whom the Quebec media portrayed as more of a villain than Homolka after his allegations were made public in the Sun two weeks ago.

Cops investigate claims Killer Karla broke release rules Thursday September 1, 2005 LONGUEUIL, Que. -- Municipal police have opened a formal investigation to determine if Karla Homolka has violated the conditions of her release from prison.

Will hounding of Homolka ever end? Monday 8-29-05 While it may be true that many people felt they had read one story too many about Homolka, it is likely also true that they read them all.

Caught up in Karla's web Friday August 26, 2005 RONA is on a roll here in Alberta. The Boucherville, Que.,-based hardware chain is riding the province's do-it-yourself wave in fine style.

Whistleblower's lawyer withdraws from case Thurs, August 25th, 2005 LONGUEUIL, Que. -- Karla Homolka's whistleblower appeared in court yesterday to face criminal charges of his own.

Who's to blame for Homolka's choices now? From Wednesday's Globe and Mail 8-24-05 It won't be sympathy exactly that the French farce which is the continuing Karla Homolka story engenders for Canada's most notorious female killer, but it may be something perilously close to it.

Put her behind bars Wednesday 8-24-05 The real news yesterday was not that Karla Homolka had been outed -- in a Sun exclusive -- but that she should be back behind bars. Let us count the reasons ...

Readers split Some want to know every detail, others say ignore her Wed, 8-24-05 Toronto resident David Martinko said everyone has a right to know where and what Homolka is doing.

Victims' families push probe into alleged Homolka release breach, lawyer says Tues, 8-23-05 TORONTO (CP) - The families of Karla Homolka's victims want an investigation into allegations she has violated court-ordered conditions of her release, their lawyer said Tuesday.

Karla's boss raises concerns Tues, August 23, 2005 A Montreal-area man who secretly employed Karla Homolka at his hardware store to see if he could either rehabilitate her or get "the truth" from her says he has evidence she breached at least two release conditions.

Worried mom sees Homolka Monday August 22, 2005 MONTREAL -- Karla Homolka has been spotted several times in a community on Montreal's south shore and is believed to be working in the area.

Karla Homolka's lawyers apply to remove Section 810 restrictions Tues 8-16-05

MONTREAL -- There should not be limits on Karla Homolka's freedom since her release from prison, because she was not convicted of sex offences, her lawyers are arguing in an appeal of court-imposed restrictions on her movements.

No Sign of Karla in Montreal Friday August 5th, 2005 The City of Montreal says Karla Homolka has been on her best behaviour.

Toronto Sun Karla on the couch Tue, August 2, 2005 Psychiatrist Dr. Ralph Pohlman, who's examined hundreds of criminals, tells John Downing that Homolka has borderline personality disorder. So, is she a danger?

Homolka abandons legal battle over media reporting Thursday, July 14, 2005 Karla Homolka has dropped her legal battle to stop the media from reporting on her now that she has left prison.

CBC Bernardo/Homolka timeline July 13, 2005

VIDEO An interview with Karla Homolka

Not much silence from this lamb 7/05/05 ''Deeds speak'' is the motto of a regional police force near Toronto. It ought to be Karla Homolka's.For weeks now, her lawyers -- and my, but she has a fleet of them, a legal-aid team here, a criminal lawyer there, even it turns out a private detective, working on her behalf -- have been painting their client as a terrified lamb paralyzed by the pack of media hounds chasing her, the nasty wackos making threats against her and her then-impending release from prison.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: I don't want people to think I'm someone dangerous, who will do something to their children.' Karla Homolka during her interview with Radio-Canada hours after she was released from prison.

MSNBC Woman Who Tortured, Raped, Killed Girls Released From Prison Tuesday July 5th, 2005 Karla Homolka, 35, was secretly spirited from prison Monday after serving 12 years for the rapes, torture and murders of three teenage girls, including her younger sister.

Fox News Notorious Sex Killer Karla Homolka Freed Monday, July 04, 2005 Associated Press

ABC NEWS Notorious Canadian Killer Out of Prison Monday July 4th, 2005 Canada's most notorious female inmate was secretly spirited from prison on Monday after serving 12 years for the rapes, torture and murders of three teenage girls, including her younger sister.

USA Today Canada's most infamous female inmate released 7/4/2005 5:45 PM

NBC News Notorious Sex Killer Set To Leave Prison July 3rd 2005 The most reviled woman in Canada is set to walk out of prison Monday, facing death threats and rage from a public still bitter that she only served 12 years for the rapes and murders of teenage girls, including her younger sister.

Homolka to try again for media ban July 01, 2005

Good Morning America June 30, 2005

Van carrying woman leaves jail but it's unclear whether it was Karla Homolka June 30, 2005

Homolka's lawyers say she would be in danger if media could pursue her June 29,2005

Media outlets plan for Homolka's release June 13, 2005 "She's basically a celebrity," criminologist Scot Wortley of the University of Toronto said Monday. "For the next few years, she is going to be subject to a lot of spying, a lot of reporters will be after her ... that's the cost of celebrity, regardless of how you gain it."

Threats against Homolka intensify Sun, June 12, 2005 A much-publicized online death pool may be gone, but speculation on vigilante action against Homolka has found its way onto the most unlikely of cyber places — websites ostensibly dedicated to weddings, rock bands and babies.

A pact forged in hell Sunday June 12, 2005 Prosecutors insist they had to ink the deal to convict Bernardo. His defence lawyers, on the other hand, say prosecutors were so hell-bent on portraying Homolka as a battered wife that they were blinded to her own role as an aggressor.

Karla 'was an accomplice' Sun, June 12, 2005 After a 71-day search of the couple's Port Dalhousie home failed to turn up Bernardo's sex video "trophies," dealing with Homolka was the only option, Beaulieu told the Sun.

Karla Homolka hopes to be eligible for pardon one day Fri, June 10, 2005 MONTREAL (CP) - Schoolgirl killer Karla Homolka hopes she can prove to be a solid enough citizen that she can one day win a pardon for her crimes, Correctional Services Canada documents say.

Senator backs Karla Friday June 10, 2005 "I have to give her a chance ... I don't consider her dangerous," he said, noting his appearance at the court hearing was "strictly personal."

Safe release focus of plan for Homolka Friday June 10, 2005 Unlike most inmates, Homolka's notoriety means she can't taste freedom by simply walking through the prison gates into the arms of her waiting family when she's freed from a Quebec prison some time between June 30 and July 4, officials say.

Karla's leash popular: Sun poll

By BRODIE FENLON, TORONTO SUN Wed, June 8, 2005 Of those, 64% said they would "strongly support" court-ordered conditions such as a curfew and limits on whom Homolka socializes with. "It's an intense level of support. It isn't lukewarm. She's a polarizing figure," said Craig Worden, associate vice-president of public affairs for Leger Marketing.

Homolka security increase

'Karla' 4th in T.O. box office Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 Karla made nearly $10,000 per screen locally -- behind Match Point, Underworld: Evolution and The Matador but ahead of King Kong and Brokeback Mountain.

Pulse24 - Toronto's News The flick tells the tale of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, as the recently released ex-con looks back at her crime with the help of a prison psychiatrist. ...

Lens filters evil Friday, January 20th, 2006 Editor's note: Alan Cairns is a Toronto Sun reporter and author who extensively covered the Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka case. He recently got an advanced viewing of the film Karla and writes the following about its authenticity.

Curious about Karla film Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 University of Alberta criminologist Kevin Haggerty said he's not sure how offended Canadian audiences might be. He said there seemed to be a strong appetite to see the videotapes of the killing of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy.

Global reporter tracks down Karla Homolka Wed. 7/26/06 MONTREAL -- Karla Homolka has resurfaced. The notorious sex killer has not been seen in public since last summer.....

Homolka trying to blend into Quebec unnoticed a year after her prison release Thurs, 6/29/06 A year after Karla Homolka was freed from prison, she's trying to blend unnoticed into Quebec, but the media is still keeping a careful eye on the notorious teen killer

Homolka loses bid to change name Friday 6/9/06 Convicted killer Karla Homolka has lost her latest legal battle to change her name to Emily Chiara Tremblay – a surname that is one of the most common in Quebec, where she is believed to be living.

Did Bernardo strike twice in Burlington? Wednesday, March 15th 2006

The evil that a caged Bernardo can still do Wednesday, February 22nd 2006 Before, they were victims of an unknown rapist. Now they are Paul Bernardo's victims. His very confession has revictimized them. Has given him another opportunity to hurt them. Scare them. Invade them.

Bernardo admits more rapes Tuesday, February 21st 2006 Paul Bernardo, jailed for life in Kingston Penitentiary for murdering two teenage girls and committing 14 rapes, recently confessed to sexually assaulting at least 10 other women in attacks not previously blamed on him...

Karla seeks passport 1/13/06 The only country that wouldn't welcome her with open arms is the U.S. "A person with a criminal record, especially for the kind of crimes she committed, will never be accepted in the U.S.," Rancourt said.

One Man's Opinion - Criminal Injustice 1/6/06 The Canadian Consensus cites three sentences handed out by Canadian Courts as a shameful failure of the Justice system. Karla Homolka....

What a Year It's Been 1/4/06 The past twelve months have brought out the best and the worst of society. This is just the way I've seen it. Karla Homolka....

Homolka still benefiting from political correctness 12/8/05

Quebec won't ask Supreme Court of Canada to put restrictions on Karla Homolka at 13:38 on December 7, 2005, EST.

Arrest Karla: AG 12/7/05 Quebec won't make Supreme Court appeal, but if Homolka steps into Ontario, she'll be busted

AG to Karla: Stay out of Ontario 12/7/05 Karla Homolka may now be as free as a bird in Quebec.

Decision expected 'soon' on Homolka appeal 12/7/05 The Quebec Justice Department is expected to announce early Wednesday whether to further appeal whether it will go to the country's highest court to ask that restrictions on released schoolgirls' killer Karla Homolka be reimposed.

Homolka clears last hurdle to freedom 12/06/05 It's a second legal victory in a row for the woman who served her full sentence in connection with the killings of two Ontario school girls.

Appeal to restrict Homolka fails 12/06/05 The Quebec Court of Appeal rejected a request by the Crown today to seek leave to appeal the decision that lifted restrictions on her freedom.

NY TIMES Quebec Wants Checks on Sex Killer Reimposed 12/2/05 The province of Quebec said on Friday it will appeal a judge's decision to remove court-imposed restrictions on the liberty of Canadian sex killer Karla Homolka.

CANADA.com Homolka decision will be appealed 12/2/05 QUEBEC -- The Quebec government is seeking leave to appeal the court ruling that lifted all the restrictions on Karla Homolka's freedom.

Pulse24 - Toronto's News
The flick tells the tale of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, as the recently released ex-con looks back at her crime with the help of a prison psychiatrist. ...

Global reporter tracks down Karla Homolka ***Wed.* *7/26/06*** MONTREAL -- Karla Homolka has resurfaced. The notorious sex killer has not been seen in public since last summer.....