Mikado
12-27-2007, 05:14 PM
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071212/itunes_tv_071212/20071212?hub=Canada
CTV.ca News Staff
"Corner Gas" fans eager to fill up on the show's droll humour can now buy episodes online, through Apple's iTunes music store.
It's just one of several Canadian shows available, along with full NHL games.
"We're thrilled to bring television programming to the iTunes Store in Canada in time for the holiday season," Eddy Cue, Apple's vice-president of iTunes, said in a press release.
CTV shows available on iTunes include "Degrassi: The Next Generation," "Corner Gas," "Robson Arms" and "Instant Star."
"I'm very excited about Corner Gas being on iTunes," said Brent Butt, star of "Corner Gas."
"Initially I was excited because I thought it meant Corner Gas was going to be turned into a musical. But it turns out I was confused. The show will be available on iTunes just the way we made it, which is also awesome."
Programming from The Comedy Network and MTV will be available as well. TV shows have never before been available for download from iTunes in Canada.
New episodes of the shows will be added to the iTunes store the day after they are broadcast, and can be purchased for $1.99.
"More platforms ultimately means more viewers," said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc.
"Following our initiatives in Broadband and VOD, this content on iTunes raises awareness of these great Canadian series and specialty properties to different audiences. Additionally, it allows CTV viewers to play catch up as well, delivering CTV content on their own terms."
The iTunes offerings are in addition to the episodes available for streaming on the CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca and On Demand from Rogers Cable.
Full details on pricing and availability:
Corner Gas: All aired episodes from season four and season five are available now. New episodes will be available after they air on the Comedy Network.
CTV.ca News Staff
"Corner Gas" fans eager to fill up on the show's droll humour can now buy episodes online, through Apple's iTunes music store.
It's just one of several Canadian shows available, along with full NHL games.
"We're thrilled to bring television programming to the iTunes Store in Canada in time for the holiday season," Eddy Cue, Apple's vice-president of iTunes, said in a press release.
CTV shows available on iTunes include "Degrassi: The Next Generation," "Corner Gas," "Robson Arms" and "Instant Star."
"I'm very excited about Corner Gas being on iTunes," said Brent Butt, star of "Corner Gas."
"Initially I was excited because I thought it meant Corner Gas was going to be turned into a musical. But it turns out I was confused. The show will be available on iTunes just the way we made it, which is also awesome."
Programming from The Comedy Network and MTV will be available as well. TV shows have never before been available for download from iTunes in Canada.
New episodes of the shows will be added to the iTunes store the day after they are broadcast, and can be purchased for $1.99.
"More platforms ultimately means more viewers," said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc.
"Following our initiatives in Broadband and VOD, this content on iTunes raises awareness of these great Canadian series and specialty properties to different audiences. Additionally, it allows CTV viewers to play catch up as well, delivering CTV content on their own terms."
The iTunes offerings are in addition to the episodes available for streaming on the CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca and On Demand from Rogers Cable.
Full details on pricing and availability:
Corner Gas: All aired episodes from season four and season five are available now. New episodes will be available after they air on the Comedy Network.