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Netflix partners with SVoD rival Shomi for Canadian original
Netflix and its streaming rival Shomi are joining forces to make Between, which will star…
Netflix refuses to hand over data to Canadian regulator
Netflix has refused to hand over subscriber, viewing and programme spend data to Canadian communications…
Former Sony digital strategy chief joins General Harmonics
The former chief digital strategy officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Mitch Singer, has joined Canadian…
Espial expands Canadian and UK operations
On-demand TV software and solutions firm Espial is expanding its Ottawa, Canada, headquarters and Cambridge,…
Google launches Chromecast internationally
Google has launched its low-price Chromecast HDMI streaming stick in 11 countries outside of its…
Roku takes on Chromecast with new TV streaming stick
Over-the-top set-top-box maker Roku is taking on the likes of Google Chromecast with a new HDMI…
Rogers preparing to take on Netflix with streaming service
Canadian cable company Rogers is preparing to launch its own streaming service, according to local…
WWE Network to launch as an online channel
The long gestation period for the thematic pay wrestling network from the WWE is coming…
Roku launches first integrated TV sets
Over-the-top set-top-box maker Roku has partnered with TCL and Hisense to launch the first TV…
Skype co-founder’s Vdio service closes down
Vdio, the video rental service for movies and TV shows from Skype co-founder Janus Friis,…
YouTube launches on Roku
Google-owned video site YouTube has launched on Roku internet-connected TV boxes for the first time. …
Sony sells a million PS4 consoles in one day
Sony said that it sold 1 million units of its new PlayStation 4 console in…
Canal+ and Dailymotion team up for Canadian SVoD service
Canal+ Group has teamed up with video sharing site Dailymotion to launch a new OTT…
Smartclip teams up with Euronews
Advertising technology provider Smartclip has teamed up with Euronews to deliver advertising for the news…
Roku launches new family of streaming players
Over-the-top box maker Roku has launched a new family of streaming players. The new Roku…
Skype co-founder Friis’s Vdio expands into Canada
Vdio, the new video rental service for movies and TV shows from Skype co-founder Janus…
LG adds PayPal to smart TVs
LG has integrated online payment service PayPal into its smart TV platform, allowing users to…
Paramount movies on Google Play and YouTube in US
Google has struck a deal with Hollywood studio Paramount Pictures in make the latter’s movies…
iPlayer launches in Canada
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of British public broadcaster the BBC, has launched its online…