marblemedia preps a third season of hit TV series Taste Buds
With recent funding secured from the Shaw Rocket Fund, marblemedia will produce six new deliciously enticing episodes of Taste Buds. A hands-on interactive food adventure series for children ages 7 to 10, Taste Buds takes place in the kitchen and beyond. Hosted by returning cast members Avery, Lily and Matt, season three continues to encourage young viewers to be part of the whole process of food preparation – shopping, cooking, eating and cleaning up.
January 26, 2010
(Toronto – January 26, 2010) - marblemedia today announced that a third season of the smash-hit children’s television series Taste Buds has been green-lit by TVOntario for a spring start of production. With recent funding secured from the Shaw Rocket Fund, marblemedia will produce six new deliciously enticing episodes of Taste Buds. A hands-on interactive food adventure series for children ages 7 to 10, Taste Buds takes place in the kitchen and beyond. Hosted by returning cast members Avery, Lily and Matt, season three continues to encourage young viewers to be part of the whole process of food preparation – shopping, cooking, eating and cleaning up.
Bytemark launches Dawn of the Dead for iPhone, iPod Touch
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Dawn of the Dead iPhone (DOTD) brings the timeless zombie horror classic to the iPhone and iPod Touch for the first time. An intense action game that puts players in the shoes of a lone survivor among the horde of undead, DOTD is sure to please fans of George Romero�s film phenomenon.
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January 19, 2010
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Content 360 Challenge
January 19, 2010
The most anticipated cross-media pitching challenge of the new decade has begun accepting entries for new ideas and techniques to engage audiences across digital platforms. Finalists including independent producers, interactive agencies and digital designers will be invited to Cannes, France (April 12-16) to pitch ideas LIVE to major international networks, including the BBC, TF1, KCC, NFB, and the European Commission.
Michael Chan - Named Minister of Tourism and Culture
January 19, 2010
Michael Chan was elected to the Ontario Legislature in a February 2007 by-election and, soon after, joined the Ontario Cabinet as Minister of Revenue. He served in that position until his re-election in a general provincial election later that year with close to 60 percent of the total vote.
NATIONAL MEDIA CREATIVITY COMPETITION
The deadline for entries is March 7, 2010. The competition is open to amateurs and professionals alike, but you must be at least 18 years old to enter.
January 18, 2010
Everyone has a story to tell, Radio Canada International invites all Canadians and permanent residents to tell us about their origins by entering ROOTS (or its French-language cousin RACINES), its brand-new short film and multimedia production competition. The deadline for entries is March 7, 2010. The competition is open to amateurs and professionals alike, but you must be at least 18 years old to enter.
Village Gamer Readers� Choice Canadian Video Game Awards
January 18, 2010
Congratulations to the IO members who received nods in the first annual Village Gamer Readers� Choice Canadian Video Game Awards:- Battlegoat Studios
- Big Blue Bubble
- Capybara Games
- Dreamcatcher Interactive
- Fuel Industries
- Koei Canada
- PlayBrains
- Roundhouse Interactive
- Zinc Roe
Attend KidScreen with Interactive Ontario!
January 14, 2010
Interactive Ontario is looking for interactive digital media companies interested in attending the Kidscreen Summit, taking place February 10-12 in New York City. Financial assistance is available to qualifying companies, so contact samantha@interactiveontario.com if you would like further information. Please respond by Friday January 15th
Register before Jan 15 for SXSW and Save!
January 13, 2010
With only 8 weeks to go before the start of SXSW 2010, don't forget that you have until January 15 to register for a SXSW badge before prices go up! Register by this Friday and you could save $175 on the Platinum Badge walk up rate! More info
Battle Blasters Launches on iPhone - Big Guns, Fierce Combat
It�s the year 3042 and the ultimate form of entertainment is the Battle Blasters tournament which pits the world�s best fighters against each other in gun-blasting death matches. Take control of a roster of futuristic combatants trained in the art of armed conflict. To succeed you will need to determine your opponent�s fighting style, avoid their attacks and unleash your own devastating specials and combos.
January 13, 2010
TORONTO, Canada � January 11, 2010 � Little Guy Games, an independent Toronto-based game studio, has released Battle Blasters for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Battle Blasters is an original, arcade style, 1-on-1 fighting game where the guns are big and the battles are fierce.It�s the year 3042 and the ultimate form of entertainment is the Battle Blasters tournament which pits the world�s best fighters against each other in gun-blasting death matches. Take control of a roster of futuristic combatants trained in the art of armed conflict. To succeed you will need to determine your opponent�s fighting style, avoid their attacks and unleash your own devastating specials and combos.
Edinburgh Interactive Festival Market Report
January 12, 2010
The Edinburgh Interactive Festival (EIF) is a high-level games industry conference which takes place annually. In 2009 Interactive Ontario (IO) and one of its member companies – Capybara Games – attended the festival to explore opportunities for Ontario games companies, establish connections, and to promote the Ontario interactive media industry.
Interactive Ontario's Ian Kelso (GamesIndustryBiz)
January 6, 2010
Here, president and CEO Ian Kelso discusses some of the recent successes of Interactive Ontario, and also shares his views on the growth of the wider videogame business, how to foster a community of business and creative talent, and why convergence with traditional film companies is the future of the interactive market.
Canadian digital gaming industry on a roll with new companies, jobs
An independent 2009 games sector census reveals a thriving industry in Canada with new development studios and job opportunities. The U.S. games industry, meanwhile, has shown marginal growth since 2008. The U.S. game industry has managed to hang on through 2009, an industry census report released this month by Game Developer Research (GDR) indicates. Full Story
January 5, 2010
From ITBusiness CanadaAn independent 2009 games sector census reveals a thriving industry in Canada with new development studios and job opportunities. The U.S. games industry, meanwhile, has shown marginal growth since 2008. The U.S. game industry has managed to hang on through 2009, an industry census report released this month by Game Developer Research (GDR) indicates. Full Story
Google unleashes mobile phone
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – It's official: Google Inc. will sell its own mobile phone in an effort to protect its online advertising empire as people increasingly surf the Web on handsets instead of personal computers.
January 5, 2010
From The Toronto StarMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – It's official: Google Inc. will sell its own mobile phone in an effort to protect its online advertising empire as people increasingly surf the Web on handsets instead of personal computers.
The phone announced Tuesday had been widely anticipated since Google handed out the device, called the Nexus One, to its own employees three weeks ago. (full story)
IO MEMBER, DIGITAL LEISURE, BREATHES NEW FIRE IN TO CLASSIC ARCADE GAME DRAGON’S LAIR
Recently partnering with EA Mobile, Dragon’s Lair was launched on to Apple’s AppStore with great fanfare and excitement. Within 48 hours of launch, Dragon’s Lair firmly planted itself in the Top 10 of all paid Apps, and by mid-week was the number 2 top grossing app. Following up on this success, Digital Leisure today launched Dragon’s Lair on Nintendo’s DSiWare™ service.
January 4, 2010
GORMLEY, Ontario, Canada – December 21, 2009 – Digital Leisure Inc. a leading developer and publisher of interactive video-based titles and console games, is thrilled to announce that arcade classic Dragon’s Lair is slicing up the handheld gaming market.Recently partnering with EA Mobile, Dragon’s Lair was launched on to Apple’s AppStore with great fanfare and excitement. Within 48 hours of launch, Dragon’s Lair firmly planted itself in the Top 10 of all paid Apps, and by mid-week was the number 2 top grossing app. Following up on this success, Digital Leisure today launched Dragon’s Lair on Nintendo’s DSiWare™ service.
Registration is Open for INplay, taking place May 18 & 19, 2010 in Toronto
December 18, 2009
Dec 17, 2009 (Toronto) – Interactive Ontario today announced that registration is now open for INplay 2010. This two-day conference, taking place at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, is designed to bring creators of kids interactive properties and developers together to explore inspiring ideas for the future.
