TORONTO — Multicultural broadcaster Ethnic Channels Group (ECG) says it’s launching the PeopleTV channel in Canada on Rogers Ignite TV.
U.S. media company Meredith Corp.’s PeopleTV network features programming produced by the People and Entertainment Weekly newsrooms in New York and Los Angeles, including celebrity and entertainment news highlighting live red-carpet events, the royals, popular TV cast reunions, high-profile celebrity interviews and more.
Marquee shows on the network include People Now, Entertainment Weekly Cast Reunions, Couch Surfing, The Royal Report and Reality Check.
“People and Entertainment Weekly are iconic brands that exemplify the highest standards in the world of entertainment. As ECG continues to foray into mainstream television, this launch will further fortify our English entertainment content offerings and support our strategy to expand beyond the multicultural market in Canada,” said Slava Levin, CEO and co-founder of Ethnic Channels Group. This addition is part of ECG’s move to strengthen its mainstream English language offerings.
“PeopleTV is delighted to launch our best-in-entertainment programming in Canada on Rogers Ignite TV,” said Chris Brouder, vice-president of international video distribution, Meredith, in the release. “We look forward to introducing the market to our signature series such as the weekly show centered around the British royal family, The Royal Report, and the daily entertainment news show, People Now.”
PeopleTV is available now on free preview to Rogers Ignite TV subscribers on Channel 304.
