Broadpeak, a France-based provider of content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming solutions for pay-TV operators and other content providers, announced last week Telus is using Broadpeak’s Origin Packager solution to simplify... Continue Reading
By Christopher Guly OTTAWA - As the CRTC continues its consultations and public hearings on implementing the Online Streaming Act, which seeks in part to encourage investment in Canadian content... Continue Reading
By Christopher Guly OTTAWA - While the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in film and television is dominating headlines, the technology is “not the villain in the story,” Hollywood-based film... Continue Reading
More details emerge in the previously confidential monthslong battle By Ahmad Hathout Corus and Rogers continue to butt heads over the CRTC’s standstill rule, with the former urging the Federal... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen Pelmorex Corp. has named Maureen Rogers as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1. She succeeds Nana Banerjee, who had held the role since... Continue Reading
Rogers announced Wednesday what it says is the first app-only bundle in Canada to bring live TV and streaming together in one plan. The App TV plan for Rogers Xfinity Internet customers includes 40-plus... Continue Reading
Blue Ant Media announced Wednesday from Prime Time it has greenlit five new originals and four series renewals spanning mystery, paranormal, nature, wildlife and lifestyle genres. Overseen by Sam Linton, Blue Ant’s... Continue Reading
By Howard Law, author of MediaPolicy.ca and Canada vs California: How Ottawa took on Netflix and the streaming giants (2024)
In the permanent state of chaos that Donald Trump’s presidency…
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The Canada Media Fund (CMF) last week announced the 41 initiatives supported through its Sector Development Support program for the spring and fall 2024-2025 funding rounds, representing nearly $2.5 million in investments. The program... Continue Reading
Blue Ant Media announced Monday its specialty TV channel Smithsonian Channel is kicking off a nationwide free preview, running through March 30, which will include the premiere of the three-part... Continue Reading
