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Global News reinvents itself online

The new site uses responsive design to target users in a way that is platform agnostic, says senior director, online and current affairs Ron Waksman.

Wilby.tv enters pact to make 3D games

The licensing agreement gives the kids’ social media site (pictured) the ability to use Urbanimmersive Technologies’ software to make 3D environments.

CTV orders Motive spinoff The Dark Corner as digital series

The eight-part online drama from Foundation Features and Lark Productions stars Roger Cross and Brendan Penny (pictured).

Astral’s TMN Go expands reach to Rogers subscribers

The addition of Rogers means that the streaming service is now available to almost 75% of TMN subscribers.

Indiecan to distribute Skull World

The doc by Justin McConnell is to get a North American theatrical release followed by platform releases in select foreign territories.

Weekly roundup: MIP slates, premieres and awards

Short film festival Regard has unveiled its awards, Cirque du Soleil is staging a special time-limited online donation video event, and Peace Point Rights is bringing The DNA of GSP (pictured) to MIP.

Club Penguin execs launch digital gaming studio in B.C.

Lance Priebe and Pascale Audette will head up Hyper Hippo Productions, which will offer children’s games across several digital platforms.

Lionsgate pacts with M-Go

Courtesy of the agreement, Mad Men (pictured) and other Lionsgate TV programs and films will be available at M-Go’s online video store.

Second screen experiences must be in sync with TV: panel

A panel at the Digital Media Summit on Wednesday talked second screen strategies and the opportunities for innovation with live and marquee events.

Digital ad strategies must emphasize tangible ROIs

At the Digital Media Summit, Rogers’ Shelagh Stoneham said advertisers must work harder than ever to find the right media mix despite stagnant ad budgets.

Canadian Social TV top 3 – week of Mar.10

This week we see how Big Brother Canada continues to dominate Canadian second-screen experiences, beating out Being Human and Degrassi.

W Network launches Shop the Show

The execution is kicking off with a “partnershop” between Love It or List It Vancouver host Jillian Harris and Canadian e-retailer eLuxe.