Debuting October 30, "HBO Canada" will broadcast a full slate of HBO series, films, comedies and live events, available at no extra charge to subscribers of either The Movie Network or Movie Central.
The channel is being jointly launched by Astral Media for The Movie Network and Corus Entertainment for Movie Central.Both networks already broadcast HBO series "Entourage", "True Blood" and "Flight of the Conchords".
Astral president John Riley said the new channel will broadcast comedy series, live specials, sporting events and behind-the-scenes programs previously unseen in Canada, including "Real Time with Bill Maher", "Def Comedy Jam" and "Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger".
"HBO Canada" will also air Canadian films/TV series, including Montreal-lensed "Durham County"...
