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Canada’s Olympic Consortium unveils sponsored segments
The Consortium is bringing back its broadcast features, which debuted during the 2010 Vancouver Games, to be aired on multiple platforms.
CMPA partners with Ryerson’s RTA for transmedia training
The program will offer 18 producers the opportunity to complete five-month job placements at Ontario-based transmedia prodcos.
Photo gallery: CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival – June 5-10, 2012
The six-day fest showcased 244 shorts from around the world, plus a programming lineup including industry roundtables and a masterclass with Jean Marc Vallee.
Rob Scarth appointed to CMF board
Scarth has amassed television regulatory affairs experience with the CBC and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters.
Shaw Communications posts higher Q3 earnings
Higher rates charged for cable and satellite TV services helped the western Canadian cable giant fend off stiff competition from rival Telus Corp.
Toronto animation arts festival aims to build bridges
Barnabas Wornoff and Ben McEvoy talked to Playback about the inaugural public festival’s industry components, including extensive pitch-related programming.
Olympic Consortium unveils its digital plans
The broadcast group says its digital side is more tightly integrated into plans for the London games than it was for Vancouver.
Google TV to hit Canada in August
The Sony Internet Player will act like “buddy box” to bring Google functions to home TV users.
Sinking Ship Ent’s Dino Dan TV show gets iReader treatment
Books apps publisher Ruckus Media is releasing three story-driven digital apps based on the popular Canadian TV show about dinosaurs.
Bell Fund invests in 15 projects in latest round
Tween series The Next Step, sci-fi series Primeval: New World and Quebec DJ doc Histoire de Deejays are among the selected projects.
Sales, distrib and awards roundup
FilmCAN’s Northwords (pictured), the NFB’s Bear71 and Best Boy Entertainment are among recent industry award winners.
Cookie Jar partners with Fuhu on kid-friendly tablet
The animation producer will provide library content for an Android tablet.
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