HDNet now available on Bell ExpressVu and Rogers Cable New Channels / HDNet Canada Posted by RAD on Nov 07, 2006 - 12:30 PM |
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Both Bell ExpressVu and Rogers Cable announced today they are now carrying HDNet. ROGERS CABLE Rogers Cable Communications Inc., today announced a carriage agreement with HDNet to distribute the channel as part of its high definition programming line up. "We're thrilled to be launching HDNet in Canada on Rogers Cable," said Mark Cuban Chairman and Co-founder of HDNet. "This launch means that Canadian viewers will now see the highest quality HD programming around, including original programming, investigative news, great original movies and hard hitting sports." "Rogers is Canada's number one choice for HD programming and HDNet is an important addition to our programming lineup," said David Purdy, Vice-President and General Manager, Television Services for Rogers Cable. "Rogers is committed to providing the most HD content available in the marketplace and in the next 12 months, Rogers intends to launch even more HD services, solidifying its status as the number one HD provider in the Canadian marketplace." Launched in September of 2001, HDNet became the world's first national television network to broadcast all of its programming in spectacular 1080i high definition. HDNet produces and televises more original high definition than any other network. Original HDNet series include "Dan Rather Reports," HDNet World Report," "Deadline!" "HDNet Concert Series," "True Music," the "MLS on HDNet," and "Higher Definition." Rogers HD customers will be offered a free preview of HDNet on channel 541 in Ontario and New Brunswick. Rogers Digital Cable offers customers a wide variety of products so they can watch what they want, when they want it. And they can have access to exclusive content not available through any other provider. Rogers offers the most free HD Programming. Customers have the freedom to pick and pay for the kind of programming they want from a 400+ channel universe. Rogers also offers the most sports with its Super Sports Pak Super which includes NFL Sunday Ticket(TM), MLB Extra Innings(TM), NHL(R) Centre Ice(R), NASCAR In Car, NCAA Football and Basketball, and OHL Action Pak. And the most multicultural with more than 50 channels in over 24 different languages. BELL EXPRESSVU Bell Canada today announced the addition of HDNet®, a television network that broadcasts all of its programming in 1080i high definition, to an already strong selection of quality HD programming from ExpressVu™ including sports, news and entertainment programs, pay-per-view and specialty programming such as La Job and Free VuTM Concert Series, available in HD. Bell continues to focus on delivering the ultimate client experience by offering the very best quality, content and control,” said Pat Button, Vice President Marketing, Bell ExpressVu. “With 50 HD channels and counting and seven of those in glorious 24/7 HD ExpressVu offers the ultimate in HD programming and HDNet will be extremely popular with Canadian HD viewers. Coupled with the simplicity of our All-in-One digital TV service and our leading HD receivers, we're changing the way Canadians experience television. We're thrilled to be launching HDNet in Canada through ExpressVu digital TV from Bell said Mark Cuban Chairman and Co-founder of HDNet. "This launch means that Canadian viewers will now see the highest quality HD programming available, including original programming, investigative news, great original movies and hard hitting sports." Launched as the first all-HD channel in 2001 by co-founders Mark Cuban and Philip Garvin, HDNet produces and airs more original high definition content than any other network including news, entertainment and sports programming. Available on channel 814, ExpressVu clients coast to coast can now enjoy the following programming on HDNet: Groundbreaking originals such as HDNet World Report, Dan Rather Reports, True Music w/Katie Daryl, HDNet Concert Series, Get Out!, Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone, Art Mann Presents ..., Deadline!, Higher Definition and Sound Off with Matt Pinfield. Sports fans can also catch live Major League Soccer games, HDNet Boxing, and WEC Cagefighting. “Building on the momentum generated by the recent launch of four new French HD channels, HDNet is helping ExpressVu pull away from the competition," said Nicolas Gaudreau, Vice President, Quebec Marketing and Integrated Markets. “The addition of our seventh 24/7 HD channel to our programming portfolio is yet another example of how Bell is delivering the best in quality content and helping Canadians experience the future today. Recent additions to the expansive HD line-up of ExpressVu include: > Discovery HD > Oasis HD > Treasure HD > Rush HD > Equator HD > A&E HD > TMN HD > Canal D HD > Sries+ HD > Super cran HD > Canal Vie HD Moving to HD content has also been made easier by ExpressVu. Clients looking for the best visual experience can now access next generation digital TV services which simplify the process of going HD by offering a one-stop opportunity to obtain hardware, programming and installation in four simple and easy-to-understand All-In-One packages, in addition to free basic professional installation of up to four TVs for new customers. |
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