SOCAN Demands Millions from YouTube, Netflix and Friends

The Society of Music Authors, Composers, and Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) announced that it is seeking an interim tariff (2007-2012) to collect millions of dollars in royalties from commercial and user generated content streaming media websites and services including YouTube, Netflix, iTunes, Crackle, Qriocity and Vimeo.

Sony Canada Adds Netflix to BRAVIA Internet Video

Sony of Canada announced that it will offer Netflix through Sony’s BRAVIA Internet video platform in Spring 2011.

Netflix Adds New Titles for Canadian Members

Netflix, Inc. announced that it has signed licensing agreements with a number of content providers to add hundreds of new titles that Canadian Netflix members can watch instantly on their computers and TVs.

Netflix Launches Canadian Service

Netflix, Inc. announced that it has launched its Canadian service for streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet. According to the statement, Netflix also inked Canadian license agreements with major motion picture studios such as Lionsgate, MGM Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox and Universal Pictures, as well as Canadian distributors …

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