Canadians Can Now Get Their Celebrity Fix with PEOPLE Magazine, Launching Today on Next Issue Canada

- Weekly entertainment magazine joins People StyleWatch and People en Español on Next Issue Canada's digital newsstand of more than 100 publications -

- New additions Travel + Leisure and FOOD & WINE now available within the roster of renowned magazines -

TORONTO, May 14, 2014 /CNW/ - Furthering its commitment to deliver the most comprehensive catalogue of premium magazine brands in the world, Next Issue today announced that PEOPLE has joined its digital newsstand in Canada. As North America's most popular celebrity weekly, it is the latest addition to the expansive variety of publications on Canada's only all-you-can-read subscription digital magazine service.

In addition to PEOPLE, monthly publications Travel + Leisure and FOOD & WINE are also now available in the Next Issue catalogue.

"At Next Issue, we want to give readers unparalleled access to the magazines they love, and adding PEOPLE, Travel + Leisure, and FOOD & WINE to our newsstand offers Canadians an opportunity to experience these brands in an engaging new way," said Ken Whyte, President, Next Issue Canada. "In addition to what's offered in the print edition, readers can now explore the extra content, such as exclusive videos and photo galleries, that will enhance their enjoyment of these renowned magazines on Next Issue."

Joining sister publications People StyleWatch and People en Español on Next Issue, PEOPLE is known for telling the stories that have shaped celebrity culture and provoked conversations about the world's most captivating people and moments. The weekly is a go-to source for celebrity and human interest stories.

Bringing the epicurean mind-set to the fore, FOOD & WINE is a leading authority on food, drink, travel, and design with a passion for giving readers access to the best information on entertaining.  As an influential brand with publications across the world, Travel + Leisure is the ultimate guidebook for discerning travellers interested in the places and people that define modern global culture. It delivers an expert combination of travel advice, stunning photography, and award-winning reporting.

"We are pleased to bring PEOPLE, FOOD & WINE, and Travel + Leisure to the Next Issue newsstand in Canada," commented Time Inc. CEO, Joe Ripp. "It's great to be able to expose a larger audience to the immersive experience of our tablet editions."

Since its initial launch in October 2013, Next Issue Canada continues to expand its comprehensive catalogue to deliver unlimited access to the world's best magazines, including Vanity Fair, Chatelaine, GQ, Rolling Stone, FLARE, Time, Vogue, The New Yorker, Maclean's, Esquire, HELLO! Canada, Us Weekly, and more.

Giving consumers a personalized and interactive reading experience all while maintaining the quality of the print magazine, subscribers can enjoy Next Issue in one easy-to-use tablet app, starting with a 30-day free trial. For as little as $9.99 per month, consumers have access to current issues of brands available on Next Issue, in addition to an extensive library of back issues. For more information, please visit NextIssue.ca.

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About PEOPLE
PEOPLE revolutionized personality journalism in 1974, and each week, the PEOPLE brand brings more than 53 million consumers the latest news, exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on the most compelling people of our time. In addition to unparalleled access to the entertainment community, the stories of real-life "Heroes Among Us" remain an essential component of PEOPLE's editorial approach. PEOPLE.com is the premier web destination for celebrity news, photos, style and entertainment coverage. With reporters across the globe, PEOPLE is headquartered in New York City. For more information visit www.PEOPLE.com

About Travel + Leisure
The world's most influential travel brand, Travel + Leisure, offers insider access to destinations around the globe with a signature mix of smart advice, immersive photography, expert reporting, and award-winning coverage of hotels, food, design, style, culture, and trends. Travel + Leisure features news, finds, and opinions that empower its readers and users to travel better. With a global reach of more than 5 million readers, the Travel + Leisure print portfolio includes the U.S. flagship and five international editions in Mexico, Turkey, China, India/South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The U.S. edition of T+L, an American Express Publishing title which launched in 1971, is also designed for iPad, NOOK Color, and Kindle Fire. Travel + Leisure has an authoritative website, TravelandLeisure.com, and an extensive social media following on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Foursquare, and Foodspotting. The T+L brand also encompasses newsletters, clubs, a book series, retail stores, and media collaborations.

About FOOD & WINE
FOOD & WINE is the ultimate authority on the best of what's new in food, drink, travel, design & entertaining. FOOD & WINE has an extensive social media following on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and Foursquare. FOOD & WINE includes a monthly magazine; digital editions on the iPad, Kindle Fire and Nook Color; a website, foodandwine.com; a books division; plus newsletters, clubs, events around the globe and a restaurant partnership, Chefs Club by FOOD & WINE.

About Next Issue Canada
Next Issue Canada is a joint venture with Rogers Media and Next Issue Media.  Next Issue Canada was launched in 2013, bringing the world's most popular magazines to life for Canadians on their tablet of choice and on iPhone. For a full list of available titles, please click here.

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Media Contact
Sónia Brum, Next Issue Canada, [email protected], 416.764.3194