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Gaming
Blue Ant sells portion of Enthusiast Gaming stake for $14 million
Blue Ant will continue to hold a minority stake in the Toronto-based esports and gaming company, which has seen record growth in recent months.
Enthusiast Gaming finalizes deal for Blue Ant’s Omnia Media
The Toronto-based gaming and esports platform has appointed Blue Ant CFO Robb Chase (pictured) to its board of directors as part of the sale.
Blue Ant pivots gaming strategy with Omnia Media sale
Enthusiast Gaming will acquire Omnia to form North America’s largest gaming and esports platform, with Blue Ant gaining 18% ownership in Enthusiast and a seat on the board.
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.
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