DHX Media takes on SheZow

DHX Media has acquired the worldwide TV rights to a new animated tween comedy.

Distribution360 sells TAC.tv to RTBF, launches MIPTV lineup

In the lead-up to Cannes, Distribution360 is bringing TAC.tv to Belgian broadcaster RTBF, and has unveiled its MIPTV slate.

Bell Media launches with Mobile TV service

The newly minted mediaco officially closed its acquisition of CTV today, with mobile a primary focus for the network under its new ownership.

DOC: Canuck doc industry is shrinking

Getting Real, an Economic Snapshot of the Canadian Documentary Industry report paints a grim picture, particularly for filmmakers making artistic and social issue films.

Gamification all about engaging users

You may not be familiar with the term “gamification” but it’s likely you’ve encountered it, as Gabe Zichermann explains at Interactive Ontario’s last iLunch of the season.

Digital is good for TV, Kantar’s Shababb tells Staying Tuned

The Kantar Media exec talks addressable TV and digital measurement as he kicks off BBM’s annual Staying Tuned event Thursday.

CMF launches new $7.3 million digital media fund

The Canada Media Fund’s coffers are apparently filled to bursting as it unveils a $7.3 million kitty for new digital media projects.

GlassBox promotes Simon Foster

Digital guru Foster is stepping up from VP to SVP digital publishing and business development at GlassBox Television.

Phase 4 Films lands The Borgias and Camelot home ent rights

Phase 4 Films and prodco Take 5 Productions will release The Borgias and Camelot on DVD and Blu-ray this coming fall.

Canadian Pickers launches online community with series debut

The series premiere on History Television next month will also see the launch of a community-oriented antique and collectibles site CanadianPickers.com.

CCI to distribute Joe and Jack

CCI Entertainment will handle worldwide distribution as well as merchandising for the new animated preschool series Joe and Jack.

Shaw snags rights to Pillars sequel

The German/Canadian coproduction will see Toronto-based Take 5 Productions partner with Germany’s Tandem Communications, led by former Canadian TV exec Rola Bauer.

Nelvana laughs its way to MIPTV

Corus Entertainment-owned Nelvana Enterprises is heading to MIPTV next week with four new comedy series.

Monterey picks up Small Town Murder Songs

The Canadian theatrical feature about crime and redemption bowed at the Toronto International Film Festival, and starred Peter Stormare, Martha Plimpton, Jill Hennessy and Aaron Poole.

CBC regains Giller Prize broadcast

The deal with Giller Prize founder Jack Rabinovitch will see the CBC air the Giller Prize gala each fall through 2015, with possible program tie-ins for CBC Radio, specialty channels and CBC.ca.