Taylor
2007-04-24 22:41:37 UTC
* E! Hamilton (Ontario)
* E! Montreal (Quebec)
* E! Victoria (British Columbia)
* E! Kelowna (British Columbia)
* E! Red Dear (Alberta)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CH_%28television_system%29
CanWest Inks Multi-Platform Deal with E!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
The broadcast division of CanWest MediaWorks has a new and exclusive
agreement with E! Networks to license and manage the E! brand and
content in Canada.
On September 1, 2007, CanWest will bring the popular entertainment
brand to Canada, using multiple platforms including broadcast, online,
mobile, video-on-demand and satellite radio.
Also part of the agreement is a commitment to develop and co-produce
Canadian content programming.
"In an ever-changing broadcast landscape, the opportunity to enter
into a strategic alliance with a multi-platform pioneer like E!
represents another defining moment for CanWest's broadcast business,"
said Kathleen Dore, President, Canadian Television at CanWest
MediaWorks, in a release announcing the deal. "This innovative
alliance affords us access to multimedia content to help drive success
within our broadcast business. We are very confident that the powerful
combination of the E! brand and content, alongside our Canadian and
local programming, will resonate strongly with Canadian audiences.
While Global Television continues to experience strong momentum, the
launch of the E! brand in Canada will redefine our second conventional
television network."
"One of our primary goals as a company is to maximize the enormous
appeal of the E! brand internationally. The opportunity to partner
with CanWest to bring E! to Canada as an over-the-air network and
multi-platform entertainment service is a tremendous step towards that
goal," added Ted Harbert, president/ceo, Comcast Entertainment Group.
"I applaud the amazing work of Comcast Entertainment Group,
International President Kevin MacLellan and his talented team for
their success in putting together this groundbreaking channel deal
with CanWest MediaWorks."
E! will be delivered as an over-the-air network for the first time
anywhere in the world. The Canadian E! schedule will continue to
feature a mix of primetime network programming, and will add the
extensive library of E! content during daytime, late primetime and
weekends. The network's complete programming schedule will be revealed
at the CanWest MediaWorks fall launch event in June 2007.
Another key element in the dynamic alliance with E! features a
commitment to develop and co-produce Canadian content programming, in
genres including drama, documentary and factual entertainment. In
addition to CanWest's existing roster of Canadian content, the new
initiative will be supported by a dedicated development fund.
CanWest's current CH Network will be rebranded as E! beginning this
fall. Each station will also continue to serve its local audiences via
local news and information programming. Concurrent with the E! launch,
each station's local content will relaunch with a refreshed on-air
image under the banner of their historical call letters (CHCH News,
CHEK News, CHBC News, CHCA News and CJNT Montreal). This is an
acknowledgement of the depth of the connection that the stations have
with their local communities - some for over 50 years.
In addition to the E! broadcast network, Canadian entertainment fans
will also be able to stay connected to the world of entertainment
through a variety of E!-branded access points including E! Online,
mobile, video-on-demand and satellite radio. E! Online will be
customized for Canadian audiences and CanWest will be aggressively
seeking providers for the distribution and delivery of Canadian
content for all of the E! multi-platform offerings. E! will work
closely with CanWest MediaWorks supporting all new media businesses
related to the E! brand and content within the alliance.
CanWest MediaWorks Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CanWest Global
Communications Corp.
Based in Los Angeles, recently formed Comcast Entertainment Group
operates E! Entertainment Television, the 24-hour network with
programming dedicated to the world of entertainment, and E! Online;
The Style Network, for women 18-49 In 2006, E! launched the E!
Everywhere initiative underscoring the company's dedication to making
E! content available on all new media platforms any time and anywhere
-- from online to broadband at The Vine @E!Online to wireless to
satellite radio to VOD. The Style Network currently counts 56 million
cable and satellite subscribers and G4, the #1 podcasted cable network
in America, is available in 62 million cable and satellite homes
nationwide.
http://www.mediacastermagazine.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=68160&issue=04242007
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Tristan Unsworth
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2007/04/19/unsworth-hayes.html
* E! Montreal (Quebec)
* E! Victoria (British Columbia)
* E! Kelowna (British Columbia)
* E! Red Dear (Alberta)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CH_%28television_system%29
CanWest Inks Multi-Platform Deal with E!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
The broadcast division of CanWest MediaWorks has a new and exclusive
agreement with E! Networks to license and manage the E! brand and
content in Canada.
On September 1, 2007, CanWest will bring the popular entertainment
brand to Canada, using multiple platforms including broadcast, online,
mobile, video-on-demand and satellite radio.
Also part of the agreement is a commitment to develop and co-produce
Canadian content programming.
"In an ever-changing broadcast landscape, the opportunity to enter
into a strategic alliance with a multi-platform pioneer like E!
represents another defining moment for CanWest's broadcast business,"
said Kathleen Dore, President, Canadian Television at CanWest
MediaWorks, in a release announcing the deal. "This innovative
alliance affords us access to multimedia content to help drive success
within our broadcast business. We are very confident that the powerful
combination of the E! brand and content, alongside our Canadian and
local programming, will resonate strongly with Canadian audiences.
While Global Television continues to experience strong momentum, the
launch of the E! brand in Canada will redefine our second conventional
television network."
"One of our primary goals as a company is to maximize the enormous
appeal of the E! brand internationally. The opportunity to partner
with CanWest to bring E! to Canada as an over-the-air network and
multi-platform entertainment service is a tremendous step towards that
goal," added Ted Harbert, president/ceo, Comcast Entertainment Group.
"I applaud the amazing work of Comcast Entertainment Group,
International President Kevin MacLellan and his talented team for
their success in putting together this groundbreaking channel deal
with CanWest MediaWorks."
E! will be delivered as an over-the-air network for the first time
anywhere in the world. The Canadian E! schedule will continue to
feature a mix of primetime network programming, and will add the
extensive library of E! content during daytime, late primetime and
weekends. The network's complete programming schedule will be revealed
at the CanWest MediaWorks fall launch event in June 2007.
Another key element in the dynamic alliance with E! features a
commitment to develop and co-produce Canadian content programming, in
genres including drama, documentary and factual entertainment. In
addition to CanWest's existing roster of Canadian content, the new
initiative will be supported by a dedicated development fund.
CanWest's current CH Network will be rebranded as E! beginning this
fall. Each station will also continue to serve its local audiences via
local news and information programming. Concurrent with the E! launch,
each station's local content will relaunch with a refreshed on-air
image under the banner of their historical call letters (CHCH News,
CHEK News, CHBC News, CHCA News and CJNT Montreal). This is an
acknowledgement of the depth of the connection that the stations have
with their local communities - some for over 50 years.
In addition to the E! broadcast network, Canadian entertainment fans
will also be able to stay connected to the world of entertainment
through a variety of E!-branded access points including E! Online,
mobile, video-on-demand and satellite radio. E! Online will be
customized for Canadian audiences and CanWest will be aggressively
seeking providers for the distribution and delivery of Canadian
content for all of the E! multi-platform offerings. E! will work
closely with CanWest MediaWorks supporting all new media businesses
related to the E! brand and content within the alliance.
CanWest MediaWorks Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CanWest Global
Communications Corp.
Based in Los Angeles, recently formed Comcast Entertainment Group
operates E! Entertainment Television, the 24-hour network with
programming dedicated to the world of entertainment, and E! Online;
The Style Network, for women 18-49 In 2006, E! launched the E!
Everywhere initiative underscoring the company's dedication to making
E! content available on all new media platforms any time and anywhere
-- from online to broadband at The Vine @E!Online to wireless to
satellite radio to VOD. The Style Network currently counts 56 million
cable and satellite subscribers and G4, the #1 podcasted cable network
in America, is available in 62 million cable and satellite homes
nationwide.
http://www.mediacastermagazine.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=68160&issue=04242007
---
Tristan Unsworth
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2007/04/19/unsworth-hayes.html