ExpressVu supports and will take minority interest in Spotlight TV

TORONTO – Bell ExpressVu has thrown its support behind Spotlight Television Inc., which is one of the applicants vying for a new pay television license. The DTH company has filed a note of support for Spotlight’s application to the CRTC and has acquired the right to obtain a minority interest in Spotlight. The arrangement shouldn’t be surprising since Kilmer Enterprises (the company backing Spotlight) and Bell Canada Enterprises already hold some broadcast partnerships. For example, Kilmer-owned Insight Sports is a part owner of the NHL Network along with Bell Globemedia division TSN and several Canadian NHL teams. As well, Kilmer’s...