Much Music?
We are partnering with @TikTokCanada to bring back #MuchMusic
— MuchMusic (@Much) June 10, 2021
More info here: https://t.co/1dUXzpNzXh
As you may or may not know, a campaign was organized by former Much Music personality Ed The Sock (also known as Steven Kerzner) to resurrect a more independently driven Much Music under the name “New Music Nation“. And that this Indiegogo campaign was successful, surpassing its goal of $35,000 by May 1st.
The above tweet has nothing to do with this campaign.
It’s been eight years since music was pulled off the channel and quite frankly I don’t think I will like a channel featuring the heads of pretty people reacting to music videos, which I suspect this zombie of a channel will be.
As a big fan of the original network, I will give it a chance. But I have serious doubt that their key demographic, millennials on TikTok, will want to watch the variety of genres featured on the previous Much Music. And I suspect the new content will feature the aforementioned reaction shots or multiple TikTok personalities dancing to the same material, in practically the same way.
The channel described in today’s press release just doesn’t sound as appealing as it should and I don’t know how independent rock and metal from Canada would fit in that environment, in comparison with the New Music Nation (which is set to debut on Canada Day).
I guess all we need to do is wait and see what they do with their revived programs. But i’m skeptical in regards to the remaining content, the snippets of TikTok simply not being my cup of tea.
Netflix Subject to GST/HST on July 1st
Netflix has advised their subscribers that their subscriptions will be subject to GST or HST, effective Canada Day 2021.
Heads Up For Optimum Point Collectors
Bonus Optimum points are available for the purchase of the following gift cards:
- iTunes/Apple Apps – 5000 points per $50 Gift Card from participating retailers until June 4th, 2021.
- Netflix – 4500 points per $30 at participating Real Canadian Superstores until June 2nd, 2021
Enjoy.
Canada Post Celebrates Juno’s 50th
Canada Post has released a series of stamps celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Juno Awards, which will air on June 6th, 2021 on CBC TV, CBC GEM, CBC Radio One and globally on CBCmusic.ca/junos.
Important Google Play Update
The Google Play Movie & TV app will be no longer be accessible on Roku, Samsung, LG, and Vizio smart TVs as of mid-June, 2021.
On June 15th, 2021 Google Play account holders will be able to continue accessing their past purchases and use their credits on the Youtube app on the aforementioned devices. But unfortunately content will not be viewable on LG NetCast and LG SimpleSmart devices as of that date.
The app will remain on Android devices, iPhones and iPads.