Mobile

Degrassi finds way in the app world

Toronto-based XMG is behind the show’s new mobile extension.

PwC reveals media spend forecast

Canada is set to outpace the US over the next five years, according to the report.

Keith Pelley: Brand extensions key to Rogers Media success

Following yesterday’s upfront presentation, the Rogers Media president talks to Etan Vlessing about the company’s cross-platform strategy.

Tascan launches new transmedia co

The gaming guru is looking to access the growing social gaming market with new venture, Sava Transmedia.

Score Media acquires SportsTap

The acquisition deal will enhance the Toronto media company’s digital portfolio and boost its market share in the US.

PlayBook features NFB app

The searchable app gives users access to 1,500 NFB films, as well as an HD NFB channel.

Bell Media launches with Mobile TV service

The newly minted mediaco officially closed its acquisition of CTV today, with mobile a primary focus for the network under its new ownership.

News

Nielsen study looks at usage of connected devices

An October 2010 study conducted by Nielsen entitled The Increasingly Connected Consumer: Connected Devices has found that tablets, while still regarded as a relatively nascent technology, are favored among early adopter consumers.

Post house Talking Dog gets real with AR hit

Adding augmented reality (AR) to its audio and post-production services may seem like an unusual combination at first, but it’s working so well for Regina-based Talking Dog Studios that they’ve been creating a global buzz with its newest AR game.

Dream and Zeroes launch transmedia at Comic Con

Brothers Larry and Andy Wachowski became overnight sensations in 1999 when they created a comic book to sell Warner Brothers on producing the original Matrix movie. Now Vancouver-based Dream Detective Media Properties and new media producer Zeroes 2 Heroes Media are hoping to do something similar.

Fireworks inks output deal with Vuguru

Former Disney chief Michael Eisner owes a debt to Canada.

Zune brings video purchase and rental to Canada

On the heels of Netflix readying its launch into the Canuck market, Microsoft’s own digital entertainment service is expanding its offering in Canada this fall.