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Interactive
Millennials are media multi-tasking machines: report
A new Media Technology Monitor poll finds that 85% of adults aged 18 to 33 report being connected to the internet while watching TV.
Jay Bennett on Smokebomb’s Hulu sales
The VP digital and creative director at the Shaftesbury company discusses strategy around the four series headed to the U.S. streaming platform. (Pictured: State of Syn.)
Academy fetes Kotcheff, Feore, others
The latest Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Special Award honourees include Ted Kotcheff, Colm Feore, Marge Anthony and CTV News’ iGateway app.
Newfoundland Interactive Alliance formed
Provincial Interactive Alliance formed ahead of anticipated provincial tax credit for the industry.
CMF awards $4.7M through Francophone Minority Program
Eighteen productions qualify for funds in the program, which supports projects relfecting the reality of living in French-language communities outside Quebec.
Interactive digital media industry worth $3.8B in Canada: study
Research released by the Canadian Interactive Alliance shows revenues in the industry rising but the number of full-time jobs isn’t keeping pace.
BroadbandTV founder Rafati named Executive of the Year
Shahrzad Rafati, founder and CEO of BroadbandTV, becomes the first woman named Executive of the Year at nextMEDIA Digi Awards.
IPF renews web series funding ‘indefinitely’
The outlook is good for web series producers eyeing coin from the Independent Production Fund, as its board of directors renews its commitment to funding the medium.
Disney XD draws kids into Fangbone
The youth-focused channel is inviting kids to help determine content elements, such as character voices, for its new animated series.
France Television goes Out With Dad, buys Canadian web drama
The third season distribution deal ensures Jason Leaver’s internationally popular online series results in cast and crew payment.
CMF invests $10.7M in latest Experimental Stream round
Eighteen projects, almost half of which are youth-focused, are given a cash injection by the Canadian Media Fund.
Secret Location launches Great Martian War app
The game app, which accompanies the Canadian original film that premieres on Dec. 5 on the History Channel, will also roll out in the U.S. and U.K.
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