Canadian media

Lionsgate nabs rights to The Smosh Movie

The mini-major has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the feature film edition of the popular digital media brand for 13 to 17-year-olds.

Corus inks deal with multi-channel net KIN

The mediaco leads a $12 million funding round for the female-focused MCN and announces a plan to launch KIN Canada.

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Boat Rocker Studios partners with Influicity

The Canadian MCN that manages about 40 channels aims to improve its creators’ exposure to advertisers.

Teletoon’s Athena Georgaklis upped to director of content

Canada’s Corus Entertainment has promoted long-time exec Athena Georgaklis to director of content for Teletoon.

Brain Power gets tweens to embrace their inner Trashionista

Brain Power Studio is tapping into tweens’ DIY and eco-conscious sensibilities with its new copro TV series Trashionista.