26th
August
2013
Zevrix Solutions has released BatchOutput Server 4.9.1, a maintenance update to its powerful output workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Developed originally for a major magazine publisher in the United States to free up their operator computers from outputting InDesign files, the software automates InDesign workflow by processing files from hot folders. The software offloads printing and exporting to PDF and PostScript to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process. Read the rest of this entry »
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26th
August
2013
Stage to Screen – an imaginative project of the Ontario Heritage Trust, ViDDYWELL FiLMS and bravoFACT – commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Elgin Theatre. Six emerging filmmakers were encouraged to take advantage of the theatre’s magnificent architecture and develop a concept for a short film. The results are six unique and visually stunning shorts. Read the rest of this entry »
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23rd
August
2013
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today a contribution of more than $3.4M to 11 projects that applied to the Convergent Stream’s English POV Program dedicated to the production of point of view documentaries. Of the 11 projects (11 TV components with 10 related digital media components), one is from Alberta, one is from British Columbia, six are from Ontario, two are from Quebec, and one is an inter-provincial co-production between Quebec and Ontario. Read the rest of this entry »
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23rd
August
2013
Ubisoft® has announced that Tom Clancy’s™ Splinter Cell® Blacklist™, the latest entry in the iconic Tom Clancy franchise, is now available in the UK for the PlayStation®3, Xbox 360®, Wii U™ and PC. As lethal operative Sam Fisher, players are given a new mandate to hunt down the masterminds behind the Blacklist, a series of escalating terrorist attacks on U.S interests. Developed by Ubisoft Toronto, with support from Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Shanghai. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Action Adventure, Mature, National News, New Releases By: Tami | Print This Post
23rd
August
2013
In this new video from Ubisoft, gamers can watch pirate and assassin Captain Edward Kenway silently stalk his enemies across cities, rooftops and jungles as stealth is back with a renewed focus in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag featuring new gameplay mechanics, features and weapons such as the lethal blowpipe. Read the rest of this entry »
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23rd
August
2013
The Year of Luigi is going strong. So far, Luigi has explored multiple haunted mansions in Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon for Nintendo 3DS, partnered up with his brother in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, also for Nintendo 3DS, and taken the Wii U downloadable content world by storm in New Super Luigi U. Nintendo has announced that on August 25th, New Super Luigi U will be available as a packaged-disc version for Wii U that will be sold in retail stores. The game joins the downloadable version available in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd
August
2013
Broadcasters, producers and their advertising partners who invest in research and development, as well as in extensive promotion of their second screen apps, will benefit the most from this rapidly growing market. This is just one of the conclusions to be found in The Second Screen and Television — Production and Deployment, which completes a series of white papers exploring the second screen phenomenon and interactive TV apps. Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd
August
2013
The Edmonton Expo is back in full force at the Edmonton Expo Centre for its second year this September 28-29 and its ready to deliver triple the action with over 150,000 square feet making this the ultimate all-ages playground for the City of Champions to explore their inner geek in all facets of pop-culture including comics, gaming, anime, horror, fantasy, cartoons, and sci-fi. Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd
August
2013
Talent INC Canada has quickly become a hot bed for the entertainment industry by providing quality training and the unique opportunity to network with top industry professionals. The Canadian National Conference hosted by Talent INC is celebrating it’s second season of success by announcing the overall winners of full scholarships to the next showcase. Read the rest of this entry »
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22nd
August
2013
Veteran Concert Promoter Denis Benoit has announced the launch of a new Artist Management Company, Benoit Music Group. The company offers Artist Management services for both emerging and established recording artists across all musical genres. Read the rest of this entry »
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