Entertainment, Media & Sports

Global confidence growing in media and entertainment sector as focus shifts to digitalBy Emma Crawford HampelFor the first time since 2008, companies in the media and entertainment (M&E) industry are shifting their focus from cost-cutting measures to fostering growth as economic confidence, according to an EY study released August 11.

More than six months after numerous applicants vied for the rights to a much-coveted radio frequency to be based in Surrey, South Fraser Broadcasting has been granted permission to start their own station on 107.7 FM.

Single-screen movie houses offering alcohol sales, diverse content

Recreational boating industry organization adds Chinese-language website in response to rising interest among Asian-Canadians

The Vancouver-based company behind CG-animated films and TV shows like Escape From Planet Earth and ReBoot has gone Hollywood in the search for a new boardroom director.

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:LGF) (Lionsgate) has been hit with a lawsuit alleging fraud in the wake of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation into a hostile takeover bid.

The Vancouver TV production company behind such series as Food Network’s Chopped Canada and History’s Yukon Gold has a new Canadian owner.

Advertising and marketing agency Cossette is up for sale.

The Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) responsible for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games has officially disbanded with no outstanding debt, according to the final report released by the organization.

Fashion ad producer Collateral Films hopes to add food, real estate to clientele list