Interactive

MIPCOM 2011: Shaftesbury Films and Smokebomb get Totally Amp’d

The prodco’s digital division has unveiled a mobile app TV series starring Ashley Leggat, which pairs live-action comedy with interactive elements.

Netflix announces Facebook integration at f8

The deal will see Canadian Netflix members able to share their TV and movie-watching habits with friends through account connectivity.

Alibi picks up Murdoch Mysteries online series

Shaftesbury’s online Murdoch spinoff is heading across the pond to UKTV’s crime channel.

TIFF 2011: Bitheads’ Trevor Fencott on Neuromancer

VIDEO: The gameco president and COO talks about creating a cross-platform environment for Prodigy Pictures’ Neuromancer.

Rookie Blue puts viewers in The Interrogation Room

Global TV has launched a new online feature for the high-rated drama, allowing viewers to choose how a suspect interview unfolds.

Alliance numerique launches Montreal Digital fest

The festival will focus on mobile, web, research and cap off with a focus on video games ahead of the Montreal International Game Summit.

TIFF adds gaming to industry programming

The game-focused TIFF Nexus is the newest addition to the fest’s industry schedule.

Hollywood director shoots Canadian energy drink online short

Toronto-based creative agency The Hive nets a surprising director for its Have a NOS Day interactive short.

Norbert Nipkin goes interactive

Canadian media company Skywriter Media is bringing the kids book series to life for iPad.

Smiley Guy lands development deal at JFL

The Toronto studio earned the prize for its web series pitch at the Montreal-based comedy conference.

The secret to landing OMDC funding? Do the work

Consultant Kim Gibson offers tips for a successful funding application at the Interactive Game Developers Association meeting in Toronto.

Canadian Interactive Showcase returns for X-Summit

Crossmedia projects will be in the spotlight before an audience of investors and potential partners at the Interactive Ontario conference.