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DistributionShaw brings Comcast X1 tech to Canada with FreeRange TV
The tech aggregates content from the cable co’s linear and digital offerings into a single app for existing customers.
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NewsSmokebomb builds out exec ranks with new hire
Ted Biggs has come on board to lead convergent and tech-focused projects at the digital division of Shaftesbury.
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FeaturedAwesomenessTV to bring its family friendly content to Canada
Under a deal with DHX Media, the companies will develop original programming. DHX has also licensed three AwesomenessTV series.
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TransmediaSmokebomb fashions new branded content series
MsLabelled, a multi-partner endeavour with Schick, will first appear online with TV further down the catwalk.
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People MovesVice Canada unveils senior production team hires
Red Bull Media House’s Jason Ford and Al Jazeera’s Andrea Schmidt are among the latest hires from the Rogers/Vice Media joint venture.
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NewsCraveTV expands its carriers by four
Bell Media’s authenticated VOD service expands its partner roster, bringing the total to 13.
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EntertainmentProducers resurrect White Ninja on Vine
Whiskaye Films and North of Now Films are developing an animated web series based on the now-defunct webcomic, with several teasers and a trailer now available.
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LaunchesW Net readies digital companion to Game of Homes
Five webisodes of Cameron’s House Rules will roll out on various W Network digital properties the same day Game of Homes bows on the channel.
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FilmIsuma Distribution launches online film festival
The Canadian producer and distributor of Inuit and Aboriginal content will use its proprietary tech to manage rights restrictions for the programmed films.
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NewsLaurDIY joins Kin Community
The fashion vlog, starring Toronto-based YouTube creator Lauren Riihimaki, is now the MCN’s largest Canadian-based channel.
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