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Allarco Inks Pay-TV Deal with MGM
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 01:53 PM


Allarco Entertainment announced today the signing of a long-term pay
television agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. to air the
latest feature films, original movies and television series from MGM
and United Artists on Superchannel, Canada's new national English-
language pay television network.

Set to launch on October 19, Superchannel will offer viewers the
entire Rocky catalogue in high definition, including Rocky Balboa, the
sixth and final installment of the franchise starring Sylvester
Stallone. The studio's recent releases such as Flyboys, Home of Brave
and Material Girls will also be available on the network.
"MGM's commitment and long history of providing high-quality
entertainment is an excellent example of the level of programming
viewers will be able to experience on Superchannel," said Sandy
Perkins, Superchannel, Vice President programming. "This agreement is
the first of many announcements leading up to our national launch."
"It's exciting for us to be working with Allarco Entertainment," said
Susan Hummel, Senior Vice President, North American Television
Distribution, MGM. "We look forward to the launch of Superchannel and
are pleased to offer Canadian viewers our exciting new slate of films
and classic titles from our award-winning library."
Viewers will be able to enjoy the entire "Species" franchise in HD,
including the latest installment "Species: The Awakening."
Superchannel will also air the exclusive Canadian premiere of "War
Games II" in November, and "Dead Like Me," a new movie based on the
Showtime series. The MGM and Allarco relationship will also include
several upcoming MGM television series releases, including
"Spaceballs: The Animated Series," "Pink Panther and Pals," and
"Barbershop: The Series."

About Superchannel
Superchannel is Canada's only national pay television network,
consisting of two new HD channels, four new SD channels, and an SVOD
platform, giving viewers what they want, when they want.
Superchannel's vision is to reinvent Pay TV in Canada by offering
viewers something new to see every single day. Superchannel is owned
by Allarco Entertainment, an Edmonton-based media company.

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