TORONTO – Just as new rival Super Channel is launching EastLink, Bell ExpressVu, Cogeco, and Rogers digital customers will be able to see a free preview of The Movie Network November 9 to 11, the broadcaster announced today.
And out west, Bell, MTS, SaskTel and Telus will be offering Movie Central for free.
The free preview weekend will include Hollywood movies such as The Last King of Scotland, Invincible, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Clerks II and School for Scoundrels; acclaimed HBO series including Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Big Love and Flight of the Conchords; and hit Showtime programming including Dexter, Brotherhood and Californication.
Viewers will also have an opportunity to watch the Canadian television premiere of Justin Timberlake’s first ever HBO concert event, Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow and will get a chance to learn more about The Movie Network’s high-definition channel offering and on demand service.
"This is an extraordinary opportunity for viewers to enjoy a jam-packed weekend of the ultimate in television entertainment and to discover what The Movie Network has to offer its subscribers,” said Domenic Vivolo, senior vice president, marketing and sales, Astral Television Networks, in the press release.
To highlight The Movie Network’s high-definition content and channels, The Movie Network Free Preview Weekend will also be made available on dedicated high-definition channels to customers of PersonalTV from Rogers (channel 501) and ExpressVu Digital TV from Bell (channel 838).
