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Online science education company Spongelab Interactive has been awarded an Honourable Mention by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their interactive Build-a-Body human anatomy game. The award was published in the February 3, 2012 issue of Science and is featured on the NSF website. Read the rest of this entry »

Word from Hasbro Canada this morning is that the company has enlisted the help of pop icon Britney Spears to introduce the company’s new Twister Dance game. The innovative game combines today’s best dance music with the iconic Twister spots and will give girls a new way to learn moves to today’s hottest dance songs, including a custom Twister remix of “Till the World Ends” featuring Britney Spears. Read the rest of this entry »

With the opening of its new studio in Florida, Digital Domain is on the lookout for exceptional talent. Recruiters will be visiting Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver (as well as several locations across the USA). The Legend of Tembo is currently in pre-production at the brand new Tradition Studios, a state-of-the-art, 120,000 square foot facility in South Florida. Some of the job openings require immediate placement, while others need to be filled by summer and fall. On a side note, Digital Domain also has several career positions open in its Vancouver studio. Read the rest of this entry »

The new Max Payne 3 website is live with a ton of never-before-seen content including a new video, screens and 360-degree views of the high-powered 608 Bull Revolver shown here, details on one of São Paulo’s most vicious and influential cartels, the Comando Sombra and their ruthless leader Serrano, as well as a collection of new exclusive screens. Read the rest of this entry »

Findings from Randstad’s latest Global Workmonitor, surveying employees in 29 countries around the world, reveal Canadian employees have mixed feelings when it comes to working from home in 2012. Survey results indicate 31% of Canadians say they expect to work more from home in 2012, while 36% say they expect to work less. Read the rest of this entry »

This article first appeared on Kiwi Commons, and was written by Deborah Chantson on January 30, 2012. It is re-published here with full permission. It has been slightly altered in appearance only to fit with our format.

Ah … prepare yourself for entertainment … at my expense. Read the rest of this entry »

Bell has announced the launch of TVA on its industry-leading Bell Mobile TV service, offering Bell Mobility customers live mobile access to some of the most popular French-language programming available. With the addition of TVA, Bell Mobile TV offers more than 25 live channels. Read the rest of this entry »

Transcontinental Inc. has announced the appointment of Alain Gignac as Chief Marketing Activation Officer – a new senior management position with responsibility for the integration of print product and services, print and digital media, and interactive marketing solutions for major accounts. Mr. Gignac will report to François Olivier, President and CEO of TC Transcontinental. He will assume his duties on March 5, 2012 and will be a member of the organization’s Executive Management Committee. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has announced its factors weights for the 2012-2013 Performance Envelope calculations. This announcement reflects decisions made by the CMF’s Board of Directors following a series of consultation sessions and working groups with members of the industry, and aligns with the CMF’s objectives of rewarding success and driving convergence across the industry.   Read the rest of this entry »

marblemedia’s hit tween series Splatalot has been greenlit for a second season (26 x 30’ episodes). The TV series has been renewed by YTV in Canada, CBBC in the UK, ABC3 in Australia and a version will be dubbed into French for TÉLÉTOON (French Canada). The series is set to start shooting this summer at marble’s studios north of Toronto. Read the rest of this entry »