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Manitoba telecom MTS breaches 100,000 subscriber mark
The company credits its growth to use of its Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV platform, which offers customers novel features such as ability to watch up to six channels at once.
Sony Pictures’ Crackle film and TV site expands in Canada
The video web site will be available to Blu-ray, BRAVIA TV screens and network media players.
McGuinty talks up film/TV industry during VFX studio visit
The premier stopped by Toronto’s Mr. X to trumpet the advantages of film tax credits, after Saskatchewan last month cancelled its own.
eOne to produce Finding Marilyn reality series
The series, a project in partnership with the estate of late actress Marilyn Monroe, will feature 12 women competing to attain icon status in Hollywood.
Corus posts higher Q2 revenues, despite challenging ad market
Corus-parent Shaw Communications also saw a rise in its Q2 profit, while profit from continuing operations at Cogeco during the latest quarter dropped 25%.
Gamerizon, Sardine Productions get transmedia Chop Chop Ninja deal
The Montreal-based companies will develop mobile, web and TV-based content with Teletoon Canada.
Canadians show global reach on factual awards shortlist
Canada Sings, Dinner Party Wars and Arab Rap are among the nominated Canadian programs in Realscreen’s 2012 awards, which will be handed out in Santa Monica on May 30.
Astral nets $38 million quarterly profits despite soft TV revenue
The company is also set to launch an app in the fall for its English-language premium pay-TV channel subscribers.
Encore expands post and VFX presence in Vancouver
The new facility, currently at work on CW pilot Cult, will be headed up by visual effects supervisor Ivan Hayden.
Fashion Television suspends production
Bell Media has also confirmed that 10 positions have been eliminated.
Cineflix Rights topper Paul Heaney to step down
Heaney (pictured) will depart next month following a transitioning period, and Chris Bonney, Cineflix Media’s CEO of rights, will cover the role in the interim.
Disney XD gets more Mr. Young
The second season of the tween comedy series, produced by Vancouver’s Thunderbird Films in association with YTV, will air this summer.
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