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Rogers Media acquires Score Media for $167 million
The latest move in Canada’s TV sports space will see theScore network rebranded under the Sportsnet brand.
CMF reports on the promise and pitfalls of crowdfunding
Producers “should adopt a philosophy of experimentation” towards crowdfunding, the CMF report stated, “given the lack of clarity regarding legal, financial and policy issues.”
CFC Media Lab unveils ideaBOOST
The program will look to help small teams and businesses fund and develop their digital ideas, but applicants must first prove an audience exists.
eOne strikes first Asian distrib partnership with UEK
United Entertainment Korea will handle theatrical, home video, digital and TV rights in South Korea for the Canadian company’s international home entertainment titles.
CMF disburses $6.9M to 28 digital media companies
The fund distributed more than $4 million in development support and more than $2 million in marketing support as part of its Experimental Stream development and marketing programs.
Bell-Astral will put $80 million into French-language programming
The news came as part of a Bell statement clarifying its vision for the Astral takeover, in which it also argued that opponent Quebecor will remain the largest holder of Quebec market share.
Yahoo! Canada Screen looks to expand Canuck partnerships
Head of media network Dan Unger tells Playback that the company is looking to acquire and create original content that’s “localized for the Canadian experience.”
Shaw Media gets multiplatform to launch Lifetime Canada
The media co has launched a female-focused cross-platform campaign ahead of the channel’s launch later this month.
Ontario tech cluster points to tax credits as key to burgeoning biz
The Ontario International Marketing Centre, on site at Gamescom2012, and the Ontario Technology Corridor say that government incentives are attracting gaming cos from outside the province.
Bell Fund launches three new programs
The programs will put up to a maximum of $1.4 million towards creating and updating digital media projects for Canadian television projects.
CRTC sides with CBC in online music dispute with Stingray
The regulator ruled the pubcaster does not enjoy a market advantage after launching the 40 online music services last February.
Yahoo! Canada launches Screen
The company has kicked off a new video platform, which includes international and homegrown content from partners including the CBC, Morgan Spurlock and ET Canada.
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