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Film, television and web series brands now have an easy and inexpensive way to create an engaging, robust marketing page on Facebook with the launch of FanViewr, a new content distribution platform from Secret Location. The powerfully simple tool enables any entertainment brand, big or small, to upload photos and video, post episode schedules and synopsis, and display status updates — all within one page. The application can be activated with a 30-day free trail for anyone with a Facebook brand page. Read the rest of this entry »

Snowed In Studios is excited to announce the release of their first title, Monster Chase. Monster Chase is an exciting and fun way for kids to increase concentration and memory as well as improve cognitive ability. Monster Chase is available for iOS through iTunes, Android through Google Play, and Windows Phone in the Marketplace for only $0.99. Read the rest of this entry »

Optimal Payments Plc, a UK-based provider of online payments with offices in Canada, is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring part of this year’s premier event for the Canadian Gaming Industry, the 16th Annual Canadian Gaming Summit, which takes place at the Scotiabank Convention Centre located in Niagara Falls from the 11th to 13th of June. The Summit attracts many of the leading figures and corporations from the Gaming world, both online and offline, with an extensive educational programme, expansive exhibition and enjoyable social events. Read the rest of this entry »

Astral’s Disney XD and Disney Junior have commissioned two Canadian original productions for the 2012/2013 season. Disney Junior has commissioned the animated shorts Yub Yubs from Radical Sheep Productions (Stella & Sam) for both its English and French language networks, while Disney XD has ordered its first original movie from Fresh TV (Humans vs Vampires) with the live-action film Bunks. Slated for broadcast in 2013, production on both properties will begin in Toronto later this summer. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian entertainment & media (E&M) market will grow faster than the U.S. to 2016 primarily because of higher spending on Internet access and TV subscriptions, says a new report from PwC. The Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2012-2016  shows Canada’s E&M market growing at a 6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) compared to 5.2% in the U.S through 2016. Read the rest of this entry »

SiriusXM Canada has announced a series of live broadcasts direct from NXNE, one of Canada’s most anticipated music and arts festivals featuring both emerging artists and major-label headliners. This is SiriusXM’s 7^thconsecutive year of support for the festival and the latest example of how SiriusXM helps Canadian artists reach music fans in both Canada and the U.S. Read the rest of this entry »