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Bill Craig to head up CityWest Cable and Television

The veteran Canadian broadcaster – best known for causing a stir in 1999 with startup webcaster iCraveTV – has been named CEO of the B.C. cable TV and ISP.

IPF awards $1.4 million to 15 web series

Executive director Andra Sheffer tells Playback about the selection process and how a new international jury helped keep evaluation fresh.

It’s not always a Picnicface getting on Comedy

As the show enters production, Comedy Network’s Sarah Fowlie talks about how the comedy troupe won her over.

IPF releases new guide for marketing web series

Titled How to Build an Audience for Your Web Series, the report is designed to help producers of funded projects achieve online success.

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One in 10 Canadians have tried Netflix: MTM Study

The latest survey from BBM Analytics and CBC/Radio-Canada indicates that 10% of Canadians aged 18 to 34 subscribe to the web-based service.

Chilly Beach heads to Hulu

Indie content company Duopoloy is bringing March Entertainment’s animated series State-side.

Bravo!FACT launches YouTube channel and In Short film series

The short film investor has launched a dedicated YouTube channel to reach a wider audience beyond the TV set, also unveiling an eight-part series inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins.

Cheryl Wagner goes from TV’s Comfy Couch to online Bunny Bop!

The future of digital media includes bunny ears, if the Comfy Couch producer gets her way with her new web preschool web series.

Corus buys minority stake in B5Media

Canadian broadcaster Corus Entertainment has extended its reach in female-targeted media by acquiring a minority stake in B5Media Inc., an online media publisher.

Shatner, Tapping to lead in The Zenoids

William Shatner and Amanda Tapping have signed on to top-line the animated webisode series The Zenoids.

Crackle video network comes to Canada

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s video entertainment network Crackle is now available in Canada.

Zune brings video purchase and rental to Canada

On the heels of Netflix readying its launch into the Canuck market, Microsoft’s own digital entertainment service is expanding its offering in Canada this fall.