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Bell Media Applauds Investment by Canada's Private Broadcasters in Canadian Programming

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
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TORONTO, April 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Following the release of the CMPA's Profile 2018 media production report, Bell Media applauds the significant investment by private broadcasters in Canadian production and their key role in developing and commissioning programming distributed worldwide by foreign OTT players.

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  • TORONTO, April 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Following the release of the CMPA's Profile 2018 media production report, Bell Media applauds the significant investment by private broadcasters in Canadian production and their key role in developing and commissioning programming distributed worldwide by foreign OTT players.
  • "Bell Media alone invested nearly $900 million in Canadian programming in 2017, twice the amount spent by all foreign companies, and more than any other private broadcaster," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media.
  • "Bell Media and other private broadcasters invest in a variety of programming, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, in which OTT players do not, including local and national news and sports."
  • Canadian broadcasters are far and away the leaders in the development and commissioning of almost all Canadian production.

Bell Media and Its Partners Collect 55 Awards at the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards

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Monday, April 1, 2019
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Securing a total of 55 awards across television, film, and digital during Canadian Screen Week, Bell Media continues to be recognized for its championing of remarkable original Canadian content.

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  • Securing a total of 55 awards across television, film, and digital during Canadian Screen Week, Bell Media continues to be recognized for its championing of remarkable original Canadian content.
  • Overall, Bell Media was recognized with 34 Canadian Screen Awards in television and digital categories, more than any other private broadcaster, while Bell Media-supported films captured 21 additional awards.
  • "It has be a phenomenal year for original Canadian content and we are incredibly proud of our Bell Media team and partners who continue to deliver outstanding series and films for Canadian audiences and beyond," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media.
  • And to Beth Janson and the stellar team at the Academy, congratulations on another phenomenal Canadian Screen Week and Awards."

Bell Media expresses condolences on the passing of Canadian TV icon Sandra Faire

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Friday, March 1, 2019
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TORONTO, March 1, 2019 /CNW/ - Bell Media extends condolences to Ivan Fecan, along with family, friends, and colleagues, on the passing of award-winning television producer and well-known philanthropist Sandra Faire.

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  • TORONTO, March 1, 2019 /CNW/ - Bell Media extends condolences to Ivan Fecan, along with family, friends, and colleagues, on the passing of award-winning television producer and well-known philanthropist Sandra Faire.
  • "Passionate, creative, and generous, Sandra Faire was fiercely supportive of Canadian talent in arts and entertainment," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media.
  • "She was a trailblazer for women in film and television whose commitment to excellence helped set the standard for production in this country.
  • She was a true partner to Ivan and will be greatly missed."

Bell Media Congratulates Television and Film Production Partners on 181 Nominations for the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
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Announced earlier today, Bell Media garnered 181 total nominations, comprising 111 television and digital nominations and 70 nominations for Bell Media-supported films.

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  • Announced earlier today, Bell Media garnered 181 total nominations, comprising 111 television and digital nominations and 70 nominations for Bell Media-supported films.
  • CTV is the proud Premium Partner of the Canadian Screen Awards, and the title sponsor of the Non-Fiction Programming and Creative Fiction Storytelling galas.
  • "Congratulations to the talented teams involved in the astounding 181 nominations recognized by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media.
  • "These nominations mark another banner year of stellar Canadian programs and films and further attest to Bell Media's lineup of quality and original Canadian productions.

Corey Hart to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame at The 2019 JUNO Awards live on CBC

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2019 /CNW/ -The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC are thrilled to announce legendary singer-songwriter Corey Hart as the 2019 inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2019 /CNW/ -The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC are thrilled to announce legendary singer-songwriter Corey Hart as the 2019 inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
  • Hart, who has sold over 16 million albums worldwide, will be officially inducted into The Canadian Music Hall of Fame during The 2019 JUNO Awards on Sunday, March 17.
  • The Canadian Music Hall of Fame was established by CARAS in 1978 to acknowledge artists that have made an outstanding contribution to the international recognition of Canadian music.
  • "We are proud to welcome Corey into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame,"saidAllan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards & MusiCounts.

Karine Moses Appointed President, Bell Media Québec

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Monday, January 14, 2019
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MONTRAL, Jan. 14, 2019 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today the appointment of Karine Moses as President, Bell Media Qubec, effective immediately.

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  • MONTRAL, Jan. 14, 2019 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today the appointment of Karine Moses as President, Bell Media Qubec, effective immediately.
  • Reporting to Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media, Moses continues to lead Bell Media's Astral division and retains her current sales responsibilities in Qubec.
  • She was most recently President of Astral, Bell Media's out-of-home advertising division, while also serving as Vice-President of Bell Media Sales in Qubec since 2016, managing revenues and sales teams in the province.
  • Bell Media is Canada's leading content creation company with premier assets in television, radio, out-of-home advertising, digital media, and more.

VICE and Bell Media Join Forces for Innovative New Partnership in Canada

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Thursday, August 16, 2018
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More than 650 hours of VICE content to air and stream on Bell Media television, mobile, and digital platforms

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  • More than 650 hours of VICE content to air and stream on Bell Media television, mobile, and digital platforms
    TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Bell Media and VICE Media announced today a new, long-term, far-reaching agreement that delivers the best of VICE programming, original VICE productions, and a new media sales relationship.
  • "With its new leadership, re-energized programming slate, and U.S. deal with Hulu, we are thrilled to welcome VICE to Bell Media in Canada," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media.
  • "We are thrilled to announce such a multi-faceted, far-reaching deal with Bell Media," said Naveen Prasad, President of VICE Canada.
  • Both companies will also explore co-production opportunities for Bell Media platforms in Canada and VICE platforms around the world.

CTV Partners with CANADA'S WALK OF FAME as Official Broadcaster of CANADA'S WALK OF FAME AWARDS

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Thursday, June 7, 2018
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TORONTO, June 7, 2018 /CNW/ - CTV announced today a new multi-year partnership with Canada's Walk of Fametobecome the official and exclusive broadcaster of the awards.

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  • TORONTO, June 7, 2018 /CNW/ - CTV announced today a new multi-year partnership with Canada's Walk of Fametobecome the official and exclusive broadcaster of the awards.
  • The new partnership, brokered by Canada's Walk of FameCEOJeffrey Latimerand Bell Media President Randy Lennox, comes just in time for the awards ceremony's 20th anniversary milestone this December.
  • "Canada's Walk of Fameis thrilled the awards are back on CTV," said Jeffrey Latimer, CEO, Canada's Walk of Fame.
  • "With the return of CANADA'S WALK OF FAME AWARDS to CTV, we cement our commitment to celebrating extraordinary Canadian talent and their influence and impact both in Canada and around the world."

Bell Media Announces First Wave of 2018/19 Original Canadian Entertainment Productions with 42 New and Returning Series and Specials

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Thursday, June 7, 2018
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A total of 13 new and 29 returning original series and specials are confirmed to-date, produced in partnership with independent producers and international content companies, as well as Bell Media Studios, the company's in-house production arm.

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  • A total of 13 new and 29 returning original series and specials are confirmed to-date, produced in partnership with independent producers and international content companies, as well as Bell Media Studios, the company's in-house production arm.
  • Bell Media once again plans to spend nearly $900 million overall on French and English programming in 2018/19, all promoted by the Bell Media megaphone, including Canada's most-watched television network, CTV.
  • "We are proud to continue to invest and partner in original content that is seen more and more around the world," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media.
  • "We are absolutely delighted to partner once again with Canada's best independent producers and creative talent," said Corrie Coe, Senior Vice-President, Original Programming.

Casting Begins for Season 2 of CTV's THE LAUNCH

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Monday, May 7, 2018
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"As THE LAUNCH continues to attract attention around the world, we're thrilled to be back in production with this unique Canadian format," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media and Executive Producer, THE LAUNCH.

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  • "As THE LAUNCH continues to attract attention around the world, we're thrilled to be back in production with this unique Canadian format," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media and Executive Producer, THE LAUNCH.
  • "We can't wait to discover the next group of hit-making artists in Season 2."
  • "The first season of THE LAUNCH provided all of that and more.
  • I'm thrilled with the success of our very first season and can't wait to meet the next wave of incredible talent to take on Season 2 of THE LAUNCH!"