Down Under ops move up for CanWest

WINNIPEG – At CanWest Global’s Australian operations, Ten Network Holdings, first quarter 2008 consolidated revenue increased 11% and consolidated EBITDA by 14%, driven by solid ratings from the television… Continue Reading

CCSA members can get Anime-ted

QUISPAMSIS, N.B. – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance and Anime Network have signed a master affiliate agreement for the content company’s subscription video on demand package. “CCSA members are… Continue Reading

TSN promotes Redmond

TORONTO – Shawn Redmond has been promoted to vice-president, marketing at TSN Phil King, president of the network, announced today. Reporting to King and effective immediately, Redmond will oversee… Continue Reading

Humphreys rejoins City

TORONTO – Just a few weeks after a contract kerfuffle saw popular sportscaster Kathryn Humphreys leave her post at Citytv Toronto, Rogers Media, the new owners of the station,… Continue Reading

Cygnal’s protection extended

MARKHAM – Cygnal Technologies announced late Monday that Ontario Superior Court of Justice has agreed to extend protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act until January 31, 2008. The… Continue Reading

Macrovision to buy Gemstar-TV Guide

SANTA CLARA and LOS ANGELES – Content management software company Macrovision announced Friday it intends to purchase Gemstar-TV Guide International, owners of the patents and technology behind much of… Continue Reading

APTN gets its HD license

WINNIPEG – With its new license granted by the CRTC this week, APTN will offer approximately 17 hours per week of distinctive HD programs on a version of APTN’s… Continue Reading