25th August 2012

FITC Heading To Vancouver

FITCThe Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver will play host to FITC as it expands its presence from Toronto to Vancouver. This event, which is all about the Future, Innovation, Technology and Creativity, will feature a workshop day and two days of presentations and panels – as well as a networking social component. Tickets for the November 16, 17 and 18th event are now on sale. Early Bird pricing is in effect until October 12th, and there are Student prices also available. Not sure what FITC is all about? Check out their YouTube channel. Read the rest of this entry »

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25th August 2012

Game Development for iOS With Unity 3D By Jeff Murray Now On Kindle

Orby ReadsNow that my PC has been re-formatted (thank you Scott) and has a fully-functioning power supply with a hand-me-down graphics card from the CaveChild that is 4 times better than my old one, I can actually work online without wanting to toss my PC through the office window because of sluggishness followed by non-responsiveness on Thursday and Friday (hence the lack of news stories).

CRC Press announced earlier this week that Game Development for iOS with Unity3D by Jeff Murray is now available for Kindle, in addition to the already-released paperback and PDF versions. Purchasers of this eBook version will gain unlimited access to all chapters and extra content in PDF format. Read the rest of this entry »

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24th August 2012

Rescuing The Game Industry: Women And Children First?

women in games vancouverEA GamesIs the reign of the 18-35 male gamer coming to an end? Maybe. The explosive growth of social and casual gaming has predominantly been fueled by female players in their 40s. As more and more game developers actively target women and young children, we’re seeing an expansion of what games are and can be. Women In Games Vancouver, along with event partner EA Canada, are proud to present “Rescuing the Game Industry: Women and Children First?Read the rest of this entry »

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23rd August 2012

CMF Launches Research On Crowdfunding

Canada Media FundThe Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today at the Grow Conference in Vancouver, the launch of a new study titled Crowdfunding in a Canadian Context: Exploring the Potential of Crowdfunding in the Creative Content Industries. Read the rest of this entry »

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23rd August 2012

Limited-Time Distribution of the Colt Pokémon Keldeo at EB Games Stores Nationwide

Nintendo CanadaBeginning August 27th at EB Games stores in Canada, Pokémon fans can receive the newly discovered Mythical Pokemon Keldeo in their copies of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version. This colourful, incredibly powerful Fighting- and Water-type Pokémon cannot be caught during normal gameplay, and this EB Games distribution is only for a limited time. Once players receive the Original Form Keldeo in their game, it can be transferred into the new Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 games, arriving in stores on October 7th. In the new games, players will be able to play out a cool scenario that not only transforms Keldeo into a new form but also teaches it its signature move!
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22nd August 2012

Fugget About It has landed on TELETOON at Night

teletoon at nightThings are about to get shady in Regina. September 7, 2012 at 10 p.m. ET/PT marks the highly-anticipated premiere of the TELETOON at Night original comedy series Fugget About It. The 13-part series features voice guest stars Alan Thicke, Andrea Martin and Jason Jones (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart). Read the rest of this entry »

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22nd August 2012

The Movie Network, Movie Central and Entertainment One Announce Start of Production on Rogue

movie orbyThe Movie Network (Eastern Canada) and Movie Central in association with Entertainment One (eOne) announced that production commences today in Vancouver on 10 episodes of the suspense-drama Rogue, starring Thandie Newton (Mission Impossible 2, Crash) and Marton Csokas (The Debt, Alice In Wonderland). The series is an international co-production by Entertainment One and Greenroom Entertainment, produced in participation with The Movie Network, Movie Central and DIRECTV. Rogue will air on The Movie Network Movie Central in Canada.  Read the rest of this entry »

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22nd August 2012

Destiny Media Announces Public Prototype of Disruptive Streaming Video Technology

destiny mediaDestiny Media Technologies, a Vancouver-based provider of secure distribution of pre-release music and playerless streaming video is pleased to announce that a pre-release prototype of its new disruptive video technology is available to view on the company’s website. Read the rest of this entry »

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22nd August 2012

Major Study Praises Gulf Islands Film School

Gulf Islands Film & Television SchoolA three-year study of The Gulf Islands Film and Television School (GIFTS), published by the International Journal of Education and the Arts, concludes the Galiano Island facility is a transformative place. The study, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and authored by Professors Kit Grauer and Ching-Chiu Lin from UBC and Juan Carlos Castro from Concordia University, describes GIFTS as a new kind of learning community that brings together elements of cooperation, collaboration, empowerment, social engagement, identity, and media arts. Read the rest of this entry »

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22nd August 2012

CEO MaxHire Confirms Social Media Is Fast Becoming The Customer Interaction Method Of Choice

maxhireMaxHire Solutions President Peter Blitz today announced the outstanding growth and success of a unique and innovative approach to Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Blitz is leading the way by leveraging a social media CRM philosophy and directly connecting with his customers through MaxHire’s LinkedIn discussion group. Read the rest of this entry »

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