Radio / Television News

Canwest’s MovieTime goes HD

TORONTO – The HD version of CanWest's year-old MovieTime channel has joined Rogers’ digital cable VIP offering for its HD customers.The Friday launch brings CanWest’s stable of HD programming to seven, with History Television, Showcase, National Geographic Channel and four Global Television stations - Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton - currently broadcasting in high definition."With the immense popularity of MovieTime, we're delighted to announce the launch of MovieTime HD - Canada's only HD specialty destination for recent blockbusters", said Daniel Eves, CanWest’s VP strategic programming, specialty, in the announcement. "The channel will offer viewers an incomparable movie viewing experience, combining superior resolution...