The Biography Channel (Canada)
| The Biography Channel | |
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The Biography Channel logo | |
| Launched | September 7, 2001 |
| Owned by | Rogers Media |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Slogan | True Story |
| Country | Canada |
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Website | The Biography Channel |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Bell TV | Channel 622 |
| Shaw Direct | Channel 157 |
| Cable | |
| Available on many Canadian cable systems | Check local listings, channels may vary |
| IPTV | |
| FibreOP | Channel 297 |
| Bell Fibe TV | Channel 622 |
| MTS | Channel 271 |
| Optik TV | Channel 149 |
| SaskTel | Channel 82 |
The Biography Channel is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel. It primarily features biographies on famous people and events throughout history and today including predominantly celebrities and also politicians, historical figures and more; Other programming includes documentary series and reality programs. The Biography Channel is wholly owned by Rogers Media.
History
Licensed as The Biography Channel by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on November 24, 2000; the channel was launched on September 7, 2001 as a joint venture between Rogers Media (33.34%), Shaw Communications (33.33%) and A&E Television Networks (33.33%). In 2006, both Shaw and A&E sold their interests in the channel to Rogers. As a legal entity the channel's name is used under licence from A&E Television Networks, now known as A+E Networks, which no longer holds an interest in this channel.
On February 18, 2008, the Biography Channel updated its on-air appearance to match its international counterparts. In December 2013, A+E Networks announced that the U.S version will be rebranded as FYI, a contemporary lifestyle network, on July 8, 2014.[1][2][3][4] In June 2014, it was reported that Twist TV, owned by Shaw Media, will be rebranded as a Canadian version of FYI.[5]
Logos
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| 2001–2008 | 2008–present |
See also
References
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (May 27, 2014). "FYI Unveils Primetime Lineup For July Premiere". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 26, 2014). "FYI Greenlights Six Series and Two Pilots to Production". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (December 11, 2013). "A+E Networks' Bio Renamed FYI As It Converts Into Lifestyle Network". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (December 11, 2013). "A+E Networks Rebranding Bio Channel as New Network 'FYI'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ↑ Shaw Media announces fall lineup, pushes new dramas on Global
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