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Secret Location, National Parks Project win at inaugural AToMiC awards

UPDATED – The interactive shop, Primitive Entertainment/FilmCAN documentary project, and Peace Point take a Gold and two Bronzes, respectively, at the inaugural Strategy magazine and Playback awards.

Sportsnet going for number one

The Rogers Media brand unveils its new look on Monday, with an eye on taking over the category in Canada.

Ottawa reintroduces Bill C-32 for fourth attempt at copyright reform

The latest version of the Copyright Modernization Act includes a first-time “notice and notice” regime to compel internet service producers to target serial downloaders.

Pure Pwnage headed to Hulu

Americans are getting their first look at the web-to-TV Canadian sitcom on the digital platform.

Netflix announces Facebook integration at f8

The deal will see Canadian Netflix members able to share their TV and movie-watching habits with friends through account connectivity.

Study: online video ads as effective as TV ads in brand recall

The report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada and Nielsen reveals that combining TV ads with online video ads is the most effective strategy in securing viewer recall.

Alibi picks up Murdoch Mysteries online series

Shaftesbury’s online Murdoch spinoff is heading across the pond to UKTV’s crime channel.

How festivals breathe life into a Bravo!FACT short

Judy Gladstone, executive director of Bravo!FACT, talks about TIFF and the drive towards critical recognition that can sustain a short film in the marketplace.

YouTube Movies locks in ‘significant’ Cancon for launch

Google’s Aaron Brindle says partnerships with eOne, Mongrel and Alliance were key to the launch of its new movie streaming service.

eOne snags Jon Ferro for digital strategy

The ex-Lionsgate digital guru will help the Canadian film and TV producer sell its product on digital platforms to maximize licensing revenue potential.

Tom Green to host pre-Geminis livestream

The Canadian comic will host a one-hour live webcast just before the awards gala goes live nationwide on the CBC.

Quebecor Q2 earnings down on wireless phone build-out

But the Quebec media giant beats profit forecasts as it posts record revenues from growth across all its major business units.