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Bite TV launches comedy web series competition
Zeroing in on comedy pitches suitable for digital distribution, the competition winner will receive a development deal to produce a comedy web series pilot for Bite.ca.
Astral launches TMN Go
The video streaming service for subscribers will make more than 1,500 hours of TMN, HBO Canada and TMN Encore content available for viewing on iOS, desktop and, in the coming weeks, Android devices.
CMF announces gross sales reportage tool
As part of guideline changes unveiled last April, producers must submit gross sale reports for CMF-funded projects, as part of the organization’s aim to promote project success.
Higher Optik TV take-up drives Telus Corp. profits higher
The western Canadian phone giant said its IPTV service signed up 41,000 new subscribers during its latest quarter, helping it to take market share from arch-rival Shaw Communications.
Kids’ CBC TV for Me app targets pre-schoolers
The app lets kids view episodes of shows like Fuzzy Tales, Artzooka! (pictured) and Monster Math Squad.
Rogers looking for new CEO for 2014
The media group, releasing its Q4 results, said current CEO Nadir Mohamed (pictured) will leave the company in January 2014.
CCI Entertainment promotes two executives
The prodco and distributor has promoted Federico Vargas (pictured) to the position of VP sales, while VP marketing and licensing Kristin Lecour has taken on all Canadian TV and digital sales.
Rogers appoints director of in-house productions
Sam Dynes will oversee production logistics and operations for the entertainment and lifestyle brands at City, and work with the company’s divisions on all platforms to create integrated brand productions.
Canadian Social TV top 3 – week of Jan. 20
The third installment of the top Canadian-made programs based on Seevibes’ social media index shows that Lost Girl managed to stay on top thanks to Twitter.
CTV announces Super Bowl broadcast plans
The network will broadcast live and in HD seven hours of pre-game programming, and live-stream the game in Canada on CTV.ca.
New BlackBerry store touted with TV and film offerings
BlackBerry World, which was unveiled Monday, replaces BlackBerry App World, features the mobile-format availability of programs from a slew of Canadian and international distributors, according to RIM.
New Sony online store available in Canada
Purchases from the store (pictured) can include films and TV shows that can be played on Sony Media Go-equipped PCs and Sony Xperia smartphones and tablets.
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