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The CRTC made public today 10 new
specialty service applications made by Rogers Communications.
The company has asked for cat 2 licenses for:
Ampersand, "devoted to romance, love and relationships and would
include series based on relationships, feature films, mini-series,
made-for-television movies and occasional magazine-style shows focusing on
this genre and its stars," reads the application.
Contessa, "devoted to programming related to relationships,
lifestyle, beauty, trends and style, and would focus on the interests and
needs of working women aged between 25 and 54 years."
GGBG, "would feature entertainment programming about police, law,
the courts, emergency and medical response teams, disaster and relief
operations featuring people and organizations that uphold law and order in
our society."
Highwire, "devoted to the entire genre of action and adventure,
including selections from crime fiction, epic and heroic drama. The
service would consist of contemporary action and adventure films and
series, mini-series, made-for-television movies, classic films and
occasional magazine-style shows focusing on this genre and its stars."
Home Made "would consist of programs that offer Canadians an
interactive television experience and which provide immediate access to
detailed step-by-step instructions, in-depth demonstrations and tips for
do-it-yourself projects."
Luxury Living "would be dedicated to the finer things in life. This
service would feature all things that can bring a taste of the luxurious
into our lives, from vacations and leisure activities to home furnishings,
food and fashion."
Puzzle "would be designed for Canadian adults 18-49. Programming
would consist of horror, thriller, suspense and science fiction films as
well as occasional game and magazine style shows focusing on these
genres."
The Competition Channel "would be devoted exclusively to
reality-based programming, including competition-based reality and
do-it-yourself makeover programs."
Gold "would feature classic programs from the beginnings of
television. Programming would explore vintage television and the cultural
impact of television on our society by providing a window on television
history."
Epic TV "would be devoted to classic television programming."
Also on the docket for the November 26 non-appearing hearing are:
CRUSH!, a proposed service that "would primarily consist of
theatrical feature films aired on television, comedy series and dramatic
series, mini-series, movies-for-television, animation, sports and music
videos, and shows dedicated to a male audience of 18 to 34 years of age."
Backing it is George Burger, late of the Fight Network, Spotlight
Television and Alliance Atlantis.
Canadian Small Business Television, a channel which "would provide
viewers with information regarding government programs that foster
business development, as well as informal and continuing education
programs for business owners, members of professional associations and
their staff. The programming would also inform potential entrepreneurs on
how to start, develop and grow their business."
Pure TV, a French language service focused on "health related
programming including programs about hospital life, various recent
developments with regard to medical science, pharmaceutical products and
alternative health care, as well as general information relating to
healthy nutrition, physical exercise and well-being." It is backed by V
owners Remstar.
TxT-TV is a service that "would provide content that inspires and
provokes viewer participation and content contributions. The service would
provide content directed to all adults 18+ and would provide a platform
for moderated interactive conversation on various topics and interactive
games." This one is from mobile ad company Airborne Media.
ATN Comedy Channel One "would provide comedy in the Hindi language.
In addition to Hindi comedy, it would also provide interviews with the
comedians and scenes from their skits and shows, as well as movies."
Source: Cartt, 09/28/2010 |