Amazon, Discovery, join global interactive TV association
GENEVA — The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks for connected TVs and […]
YTV and Teletoon to air Pokémon Journeys marathons in February
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment announced today its YTV and Teletoon channels are celebrating the Pokémon video game and entertainment franchise’s 25th anniversary with two Pokémon Journeys marathons this month. On […]
CMPA Prime Time: “We’re not short of talent – we’re just short of opportunity and recognition”
Black Academy creators discuss plans for first awards show for Black talent By Christopher Guly OTTAWA – On the second day of Black History Month, and five days after announcing […]
Unifor condemns newsroom cuts at Bell Media
TORONTO — In a press release issued Tuesday afternoon, Unifor is condemning a round of cuts being made to Bell Media newsrooms this week, saying so far 100 Unifor members […]
AMC Networks invests in Shaftesbury to expand global reach
TORONTO and NEW YORK — Canadian production company Shaftesbury and global entertainment company AMC Networks announced today they have entered into a new partnership which will help further expand the […]
Blue Ant promotes Chang to EVP of international co-productions
TORONTO — Blue Ant Media today announced Julie Chang (above) has been promoted to executive vice-president of international co-productions. In her new role, Chang will initiate and lead co-productions for […]
Sportsnet secures tennis rights extension
TORONTO and MONTREAL — Although Canada’s annual professional tennis tournament will no longer be called the Rogers Cup, Sportsnet and Tennis Canada announced today the Rogers Sports and Media-owned network […]
Peter Mansbridge podcast comes to SiriusXM
TORONTO — Iconic Canadian newscaster Peter Mansbridge is bringing his podcast, The Bridge, to SiriusXM as part of a new collaborative partnership announced today. In addition to adding The Bridge […]
Amazon Music launches podcasts in Canada
SEATTLE — Amazon Music today announced its launch of podcasts in Canada, available across all tiers of service at no additional cost, including free access on Echo devices with Alexa, […]
BBTV signs new entertainment and sports influencers
VANCOUVER — Media tech company BBTV Holdings, which uses technology-enabled solutions to help content creators become more successful, announced today it has signed new contracts with several major content partners, […]