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Shaw kicks off mobile NFL app
The broadcaster’s iPad-friendly app lets NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers view 14 games, and includes player stats, instant replay, and play-by-play features.
Shaw picks up Defiance from NBCUniversal
The sci-fi series is currently in production in Toronto and also features a massive multiplayer online tie-in game (pictured).
CBC’s Dragons’ Den launches real time social engagement
iPowow! Canada pacted with the CBC to introduce an armchair Dragon that allows viewers to engage with the TV show via their mobile device, tablet or PC by visiting www.cbc.ca/dragonsden.
Ruby Skye P.I. uncovers interactive story world
Season two of the teen detective web series will feature narrative video content, behind-the-scenes videos, multiple social media channels, including tumblr, and interactive clues for viewers to solve.
Northwords doc gets multi-media treatment
Its fall rollout includes an immersive website and e-book tie-in as well as Toronto festival exhibition and CBC broadcast.
Factual spotlight: CBC Factual Entertainment
Exec in charge of factual entertainment Jennifer Dettman says she’s looking for “big, broad-based family entertainment with multi-platform possibilities.”
Kolody expands cross-platform entertainment offerings
The Toronto-based company is developing a lifestyle factual series, a transmedia app and a platform for app-isodes under the leadership of partner Colin Turnbull (pictured).
ideaBOOST shortlist announced
A total of 15 projects, including Rollers of the Realm (pictured), The Path, Ramen Party and The Ghost Town Project have been shortlisted for the CFC Media Lab’s business and creative development program.
CMF partners with comScore to measure digital performance
Producers of projects with beta versions scheduled to start after last April 1 will be required to use comScore’s Digital Analytix tool.
9 Story, YTV begin a Cache Craze
The 10-episode competition series, in production in Toronto, will feature challenges based around recreational treasure-hunting activity geocaching.
Bell Fund and CMPA reveal digital media program mentees
The program will see prodcos mentor up-and-coming digital media producers and offer them hands-on training in development, production, marketing or distribution.
Stephen Ellis and Gina Lijoi launch RocketFuel Media
In response to changing industry and funder demands, the venture will assist producers in creating digital content for their TV and film properties (Ellis pictured).
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