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How TikTok’s uncertain future could impact Canadian creators

The app was shuttered in the U.S. on Jan. 19, only to be brought back a few hours later with an executive order promise from President Donald Trump.

Underknown acquires Animalogic from Blue Ant Media

The multi-platform digital brand features factual nature content and was created in 2014.

Web series The Runner heads to Hamilton, Toronto for season two

Filming for the N5 Pictures-produced series begins on Sept. 6 and wraps on Sept. 18.

Hollywood Suite boards Creepy Bits season two

The horror anthology series from David J. Fernandes is now filming in Ontario.

First World War pilot Ghosts Have Warm Hands films in Toronto

Production on the pilot is taking place at the Immersion Room virtual production studio.

CMF invests nearly $4M in 17 returning digital linear series

The Digital Linear Series program is supporting additional seasons of Tales from the Rez, Abracadavers, and You’re My Hero, among others.

Less Than Kosher tops T.O. Webfest

Chateau Laurier and Top Dogs: Vengeance also picked up multiple awards.

Chateau Laurier, Less than Kosher lead T.O. Webfest nominees

Thirty-six Canadian projects lead nominees for the 10th edition of the digital content festival.

CBC launches podcast channel on YouTube

The CBC Podcasts channel will include the pubcaster’s lineup of audio content, with plans to add video podcasts.

CBC pauses Twitter activity due to ‘government-funded media’ label

The tag has been criticized by news outlets, which claim it unfairly undermines their credibility.

Antica launches podcasts with an eye on adaptation

Antica Productions president Stuart Coxe discusses how podcasting can be a bridge between international content distributors of varying scale.

Canada lands 37 BANFF Rockie Awards nominations

The tally is higher than last year and places Canada third among countries nominated, behind the U.S. and U.K.