Sony Releases Latest 4K TV Line in Canada
Sony’s latest lineup of 4K XBR LED TVs are available in Canada in 55-inch and 65-inch models. Offering four times the resolution of full HDTVs, the 55-inch XBR-55X9900A and the 65-inch XBR-65X900A retail for $5,499.99 and $7,699.99, respectively. Sony is quick to point out that the unique Triluminos Display delivers all colours naturally and accurately, [...]
Rogers Secures Final CRTC Approval to Acquire The Score
With the CRTC’s final approval on April 30th, The Score has been officially welcomed to the Rogers Media family and will be rebranded under the Sportsnet umbrella on July 1. Score Media Inc., which has been held in trust since October 19, 2012, has now been integrated with Rogers Media with financial results taking immediate [...]
BCE and Astral Continue to Address CRTC’s Merger Concerns
BCE and Astral Media are moving forward in addressing submissions in preparation for the CRTC hearing that begins May 6 in Montréal. Both organizations have replied to interventions filed with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission as part of the review process to cement the proposed merger embarked upon in March 2012. “Astral and Bell [...]
Hilco Acquires HMV’s UK Business
US-based restructuring specialist Hilco has acquired HMV’s music operations in the UK, which includes 141 stores, 25 previously slated for closure. This also means that more than 2,500 employees will keep their jobs. Hilco, which purchased HMV Canada in 2011, said that nine Fopp stores in the UK are also included in the purchase, which [...]
BCE Clears Important Competition Hurdle with Astral Takeover
Canada’s Competition Bureau has given the green light to BCE Inc.’s $3.38-billion takeover of Astral Media, but with several provisions. The Bureau, after a lengthy review process and interviews with multiple industry participants in the television, cable, satellite and wireless service industry, concluded Bell must divest itself of Astral’s ownership interests in several pay and [...]
Bell Mobile TV Providing On-Demand Academy Awards Coverage
Bell Mobile TV subscribers will have full on-demand coverage of this Sunday’s Academy Awards. This is the first mobile TV access to the Oscars in Canada and viewers can tune in live on Bell Mobile TV starting at 6 PM ET with “CTV at the Oscars” followed by the 85th Academy Awards ceremony at 8:30 [...]
SiriusXM Canada Welcomes NHL Hockey Fans to Shortened Season
As the 30 National Hockey League squads get set the for opening of the abbreviated 2012-13 season, SiriusXM is ready to provide fans with an extensive schedule of play-by-play right through to the playoffs. SiriusXM (TSX: XSR) subscribers will get live play-by-play of all 13 Opening Day games on Jan. 19th as part of extensive [...]
