Gaming
How Nelvana is diversifying its portfolio with Slime Rancher
VP of global consumer products Mellany Masterson discusses why the kids producer-distributor is making a push into the gaming world.
Is appointment viewing making a comeback?
In part three of the Future of Media special report, experts debate whether mobile shows could spark a new excitement about scheduled viewing.
Canada and Germany digi copros receive $326K in funding
Among the selected projects is Montreal-based Zone3′s collab with Berlin VR studio INVR Space, DNA Danse.
Martin Carrier named president, CEO at Frima
The former Warner Bros. Games VP and studio head takes the reins at the Quebec-based digital studio from acting CEO Christian Daigle.
Wind Sun Sky to adapt My Singing Monsters game
The Vancouver-based entertainment co led by Catherine Winder is developing the mobile game as an animated TV series.
OMDC backs 97 companies through IDM fund
With more than $500,000, Secret Location walked away with the most coin to help finance three digital projects.
CMF awards $19.5M across 31 digital projects
Secret Location’s VUSR platform received the largest chunk of change, with $1.1 million going to fund the VR distribution tool.
Spin Master acquires Swimways
The Canadian entertainment co is establishing itself as a key player in the outdoor and sports toys category with the US$85-million purchase.
CMF awards $10.3M to interactive digital media projects
Projects from Secret Location and MinorityVR were among those selected to receive funding.
Guru Arcade adds creative director
Lyndsey Gallant will provide creative direction to Guru Studios’ interactive division as it moves deeper into the original IP space.
Cineplex opens doors to world of gamers
The entertainment co has partnered with Sony Canada for the launch of the first-ever Cineplex WorldGaming Canadian Tournament.
CMF invests $14.3M across 24 digital projects
Groupe PVP’s Illusion puzzle-adventure game was among the projects backed in the latest round of funding from the CMF’s Experimental Stream.
Photo Gallery: 2020 TFCA Gala - Rogers vice-chair Phil Lind with Phyllis Yaffe, former consul general of Canada in New York.
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