WildBrain appoints new animation VP
TORONTO — Kids and family entertainment maker and broadcaster WildBrain announced today it has hired Lorna Withrington (above) for the newly created role of vice-president of development-animation. She joins WildBrain […]
EXFO donates testing equipment to Algonquin lab
OTTAWA — Telecom testing and analytics solution provider EXFO Inc. announced today it is supporting Ottawa’s Algonquin College and its Optical Systems and Sensors (OSS) program by donating 100G FTB […]
Bell launches Noovo Moi lifestyle portal
MONTREAL — Bell Media today revealed its new one-stop French-language lifestyle destination — Noovo Moi — which integrates content previously hosted on the company’s Canal Vie, Fraîchement pressé, Sympatico, Look […]
Dejero completes $60 million recapitalization
WATERLOO — Video and data transport specialist Dejero announced today a $60-million minority recapitalization of the company, led by Toronto private equity firm Vertu Capital. Vertu partnered with Ubicom Ventures, […]
TFO appoints new digital platform producer
TORONTO — Ontario’s French-language public broadcaster Groupe Média TFO announced today Sébastien Pierroz (above) has been appointed as producer of Francophone community content for ONFR+, the broadcaster’s digital platform. “Having […]
Roku using Quibi content to launch Roku Originals
SAN JOSE, Calif. and TORONTO — Today, Roku Inc. announced the content acquired when it bought short-form streamer Quibi in January is now being rebranded as “Roku Originals” and will […]
Netflix’s North American total subs top 74 million
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Netflix’s net additions of paid memberships in the U.S.-Canada (UCAN) region slowed somewhat during the company’s fiscal 2021 first quarter, with 450,000 net adds, bringing its […]
Apple unveils newest TV 4K, iPhone 12, iPad Pro and iMac
AirTag accessory and Apple Podcast Subscriptions revealed TORONTO — Today, as part of its product release day, Apple made several announcements including the unveiling of Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, the newest […]
AMI-tv series investigates spooky goings-on in Nova Scotia
TORONTO — Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today a new eight-episode series exploring alleged paranormal activities on Canada’s East Coast, Sight Seers, will debut May 13 on AMI-tv. Hosted by […]
Super Channel brings New Zealand family drama to Canadian viewers in May
EDMONTON — Super Channel announced today Mystic, a new family thriller series set in New Zealand, will premiere on Super Channel Heart & Home on Sunday, May 16 at 8 […]