Bell Media Specialty Networks Own the Summer With Over 45 Buzzed About Premieres

− Highly anticipated premieres include DALLAS on Bravo!, TOSH.O on The Comedy Network, SNOOKI AND J-WOWW VS. THE WORLD on MTV and SHARK WEEK on Discovery Channel −

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TORONTO, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ - Bell Media revealed today a first look at the sizzling summer specialty network schedules featuring more than 45 new and returning series and specials on Bravo!, Discovery Channel, E!, MTV, MuchMusic, MuchMore, SPACE and The Comedy Network. Jam-packed with a bevy of buzzed about new series including DALLAS (June 13 on Bravo!), TWENTY TWELVE (June 18 on The Comedy Network), SNOOKI AND J-WOWW VS. THE WORLD (June 21 on MTV), FUNNY OR DIE'S BILLY ON THE STREET (May 31 on MuchMore) and SINBAD (July on SPACE), the specialty network's summer schedules are also anchored by fan favourites including KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS (May 20 on E!), TOSH.O (May 29 on The Comedy Network), DEGRASSI (July on MuchMusic) and SHARK WEEK (Aug. 12-17 on Discovery Channel). Additional specialty network premiere announcements will follow over the coming weeks.

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"Building on the strength of Bell Media's specialty networks' winter schedules, we've added a wide variety of fresh new programming that covers all the genres," said Rick Brace, President, Specialty Channels and CTV Production. "From drama and reality to docu-series, we're delivering entertaining series for every viewer, every night of the week and in every timeslot this summer."

This winter, Bell Media's specialty channels continued to enjoy tremendous growth and reach among Canadians. Reaching 78% of all non-sports specialty viewers in the average week, more than Shaw, Corus, Rogers or CBC stations, Bell Media also broadcast each of the top 4 programs, GOLD RUSH: ALASKA (Discovery Channel), CANADA'S WORST DRIVER (Discovery Channel), DOCTOR WHO (SPACE) and THE BIG BANG THEORY Marathon (The Comedy Network), on Canadian non-Sports specialty television this year (P2+, minimum 3 airings).

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Amanda Rinaldo, Bravo!, E!, 416.384.5325 or [email protected]
Jodi Cook, Discovery Channel, 416.384.4603 or [email protected]
Mary Costa, Much MTV Group, 416.384.7702 or [email protected]
Andrea Allen, The Comedy Network, SPACE, 416.384.5375 or [email protected]