EntertainmentXpress Inks DVD Kiosk Deal in Canada

Public Media Works, Inc. (EntertainmentXpress) announced that it has signed an agreement with Spot Venture Distribution Inc. and Signifi Solutions Inc. to jointly manage and expand Spot’s DVD movie and game kiosk business in the greater Toronto area and other Canadian locations.

CBC and Panasonic to Deliver Hockey Night in Canada in 3D

Panasonic Canada and CBC announced they will work together to deliver the first-ever 3D broadcasts of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada. According to the statement, two broadcasts of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada will be available in 3D this upcoming season with Montreal vs. Toronto on Saturday, December 11, 2010 and the Heritage Classic from …

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Panasonic 3D Gets the Star Treatment at TIFF

Panasonic Canada announced that it is the official 3D HDTV provider for the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). According to the statement, as part of its association with TIFF, Panasonic will allow festival attendees to experience the red carpet action in 3D at Roy Thompson Hall. In addition, street teams will set up at …

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Future Shop Gets Up Early for Halo Reach

Future Shop announced that all Future Shop locations coast-to-coast in Canada will open their doors early for the release of Halo: Reach, the prequel to the popular Halo trilogy game series exclusively available for Xbox 360. According to the statement, Halo: Reach swag will be handed out at all locations and stores will open at …

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CBC/Radio-Canada Releases Plan for DTV Transition

CBC/Radio-Canada announced the details of its plan to transition from analogue to digital over-the-air television. According to the statement, CBC/Radio-Canada plans to install digital transmitters in all of the markets in which it produces original television programming, for a total of 27 transmitters. Fifteen of the 27 transmitters will be operational by August 2011, with …

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Sony Canada and Future Shop Demo 3D Bravia HDTVs

Sony announced that consumers are invited to step into Sony’s 3D world at select Future Shop stores across Canada to experience 3D sports, movie and gaming demos with its new 3D-capable HX800 series Bravia LCD HDTV. According to the statement, Sony’s in-store demos showcase the world of 3D sports, with FIFA Club World Cup and …

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