Canada-based satellite operator Telesat has formally cancelled its plans for an additional 1,671 low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites. Telesat has already admitted that its important geostationary DTH business is under pressure and is betting its business mainly on a new LEO fleet, called Lightspeed. Lightspeed will comprise about 200 satellites. The now cancelled 1,671 craft […]
CosmoBlue Media, the media entertainment company, has announced the launch of CosmoGO’s TVoD service in Canada transforming what was formerly known as Cineplex Store. The new platform delivers the latest movies and series to customers, available to watch anytime, anywhere, across all devices. “CosmoGO marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for Canadian audiences,” […]
No Good Productions, the creative force behind Rock Solid Wrestling TV, has announced its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce their latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, to audiences worldwide. Rock Solid Wrestling TV is the newest addition to the FAST channel lineup. Rock Solid Wrestling TV follows a colourful collection […]
Germany’s top-flight football league, Bundesliga, and DAZN, the sports streaming platform, have extended their partnership in Canada for an additional two years. The renewed agreement coincides with the start of the new Bundesliga season. DAZN subscribers gain access to every Bundesliga match, as well as top-tier Bundesliga 2 content. All matches and highlights will be […]
FuboTV, the sports-first live TV platform, and DAZN, the sports streaming service, have announced a multi-year partnership in Canada, expanding on their recent US distribution agreement. As part of the Canadian deal, DAZN will carry Fubo Sports Network, Fubo’s owned and operated linear TV network, and Fubo will carry DAZN’s live sports, including exclusive sports […]
AstroAgency, a strategic communications and market intelligence firm dedicated to the commercial space industry, is accelerating its expansion into North America, formalising two new transatlantic partnerships. UK-headquartered AstroAgency has signed two Memorandums of Understandings (MOU) with Voyager Technologies and Cislunar International, kicking off a six-month push to grow the firm’s connections and clients across the […]
Vancouver-based production company Big Time Decent has launched Big Time Decent International, a new distribution division established to take its growing content slate to broadcasters, streamers and other platforms overseas. The upcoming MIPCOM in Cannes this October will be the new business’s first official international market, where it will be joining other Canadian businesses in […]
Canada’s video entertainment sector continues its steady expansion, achieving 1 per cent value growth in 2024, and with total consumer spend projected to increase by 3 per cent in 2025. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest video insights report, which points to a market worth CA$12.4 billion (€7.75bn) by the end of the year. The […]
Canada’s Telesat satellite operator has seen a rapid decline in revenues from its 14-craft geostationary fleet. In the half-year to June 30th, Telesat’s revenue dropped 27 per cent to C$223 million (€138.9m) as a result of DTH broadcast reductions. For Q2 the decline was even greater at 30 per cent. Two significant clients, EchoStar’s Dish […]
Canada’s anti-Trump sentiment has manifested itself in a major loss to Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system. The Canadian province of Ontario has cancelled an order for Starlink services worth $100 million (€86.6m) and intended to connect 15,000 rural and isolated homes in the region. The deal was originally announced in November 2024 and helped by […]