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GameTV partners with Paramount+ in Canada to Greenlight Original Canadian Miniseries Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story from New Metric Media in Association with Bay Mills Studios

John Wick 4’s Shamier Anderson stars as Ben Johnson and serves as an Executive Producer of the six-episode series Created by Anthony Q. Farrell (The Office), Hate the Player starts production on June 20, 2025, in Toronto

TORONTO, Canada (June 18, 2025) — Award-winning comedy entertainment studio and 360-degree brand marketing leader New Metric Media, in association with Bay Mills Studios, is excited to announce that new original comedic miniseries Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story is off the blocks and running. Anthem Sports & Entertainment’s linear network GameTV has commissioned the six-episode series and will be its exclusive cable home in Canada, while Paramount+ in Canada, which developed the series with New Metric, will be its exclusive streaming platform in the country. Shamier Anderson (John Wick 4, Invasion) stars as Ben Johnson and will also serve as an Executive Producer for Bay Mills Studios.

Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story is Canadian sprinter Johnson’s definitely-not-biased account of the doping controversy that rocked the 1988 Olympics when he tested positive for banned steroid use, going from hero to zero in 9.79 seconds in what some called “The Dirtiest Race in History”. The series takes a revealing and satirical look at the events surrounding the legendary race and the scandal behind the scandal. New Metric Media identified and put the project together, entering into development on the series with Paramount+ in Canada in 2023.

The series is created by BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated writer Anthony Q. Farrell (The Office, Shelved, Run the Burbs), who serves as showrunner and Executive Producer. New Metric Media CEO Mark Montefiore (Letterkenny, Shoresy, Children Ruin Everything) and director R.T. Thorne will also executive produce, alongside Anderson and Stephan James for Bay Mills Studio. Lana Maclin and Max Wolfond serve as Producer and Supervising Producer, respectively, for New Metric. Thorne (The Porter) and Cory Bowles (Trailer Park Boys) are set to direct.

Series star Shamier Anderson can currently be seen in the massively successful John Wick 4, as well as Simon Kinberg’s Invasion on AppleTV+, which will launch its third season later this year. He also starred opposite Paul Walter Hauser in IFC Films’ The Luckiest Man in America, which premiered at TIFF 2024.“Everyone thinks they know the story of Ben Johnson and the scandal that has followed him since the 1988 Olympics, but they won’t know what hit them with Hate the Player,” said Shamier Anderson. “For me, this hits differently. I grew up in Scarborough, where Ben trained, where his name still echoes. He was a hometown legend. Yes complicated, but also someone people rooted for. Being able to step into his shoes, especially with a lens that blends comedy and Ben’s point of view, means a lot. And getting to do it alongside New Metric Media, who’ve been killing it in comedy, is a real honour, not just as an actor, but as an executive producer with my company, Bay Mills Studios.”

Anderson is represented by OAZ, Mosaic, CAA and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Farrell is represented by Sheree Guitar Entertainment, Ambition Talent and Jonathan Shikora (LGN Law).

“From the outset, we knew two things to be true. One, people knew what Ben Johnson did to the world, but not what the world did to Ben Johnson. And two, if we were lucky enough to tell this story, that Shamier Anderson had to play Ben. Full stop,” said New Metric Media CEO Mark Montefiore. “Anthony’s take on the story is inventive, hilarious, completely irreverent and we are proud to be working with GameTV and Paramount+, who have shown nothing but giant cajónes in supporting this project.”

“This marks an exciting milestone for GameTV, giving us the unique opportunity to present a major original Canadian program offering on our network,” said Maria Donatelli, Vice President of Programming, GameTV. “Hate the Player embodies the bold, genre-busting storytelling we’re proud to champion. It’s a fearless, fast-paced comedy that dares to reimagine a moment in Canadian sports history with sharp wit and wild energy, we look forward to sharing it with our viewers.”

“From announcing the development of New Metric’s Hate the Player at Banff in 2023 to now partnering with Anthem Sports & Entertainment’s GameTV for the greenlight, we’re excited to see this bold, comedic take on an iconic Canadian story move to production,” said Vanessa Case, Vice President of Content at Paramount+ and Pluto TV Canada. “Paramount+ is proud to have championed this project from the start, and this collaboration marks an exciting and innovative model for us — a streamer joining forces with a linear broadcaster to deliver compelling Canadian content to even broader audiences and providing another sustainable model for the Canadian production community.”

Set to debut on GameTV and Paramount+ in Canada simultaneously in early 2026, Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story is being produced with participation from Ben Johnson and is inspired by extensive research conducted by Canadian author and journalist, Mary Ormsby. Principal photography begins on June 20, 2025, at Dark Slope Studios in Toronto. New Metric Media is distributing the miniseries internationally.

ABOUT NEW METRIC MEDIA

Based in Toronto, New Metric Media is an award-winning independent entertainment studio specializing in building comedy brands across tv production, live entertainment, distribution, merchandising and licensing. Recipient of Playback’s 2022 Production Company of the Year award and the Banff World Media Festival’s 2018 Innovative Producer Award, the company’s slate of programming includes the hit Crave/Hulu original comedy Letterkenny, the Crave/Hulu Letterkenny spinoff series Shoresy, the CTV/CW/Roku half-hour comedy Children Ruin Everything and half-hour Crave comedy series Bria Mack Gets a Life. New Metric Media is recognized as a leader in 360-degree brand marketing and its success with Letterkenny and Shoresy off-screen extensions, including beer, collectible merchandise, the sold-out Letterkenny Live stage show and the Shoresy Fall Classic hockey event, set to land in five NHL arenas later this year.

ABOUT BAY MILLS STUDIOS

Bay Mills is a cutting-edge production company founded by actors, producers, and brothers, Shamier Anderson and Golden Globe Nominee Stephan James. Bay Mills is focused on showcasing an eclectic and inclusive lineup of diverse stories from feature films, scripted and unscripted TV, short-form, digital media, and a panoply of otherplatform-agnostic content. Shamier and Stephan combine their creative expertise and ability to engage global audiences to create groundbreaking content that pushes the boundaries, all while being rooted in entertainment.

ABOUT GAMETV

GameTV is a Canadian channel specializing in game-related programming such as game shows, competition-based shows, reality series and movies. The channel is available in over 6+ million homes in digital basic on IPTV, cable and satellite systems throughout the territory. GameTV is a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., a leading global sports media company. Follow GameTV on Facebook.com/GameTV, @GameTVCanada on X and Instagram @gametvnetwork.

ABOUT ANTHEM SPORTS &ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company that owns and operates sports and entertainment brands that super serve passionate communities. Anthem’s entertainment group includes AXS TV, the ultimate destination for music; HDNet Movies and Hollywood Suite, featuring blockbuster and popular films from the 70s to today; and GameTV, featuring classic and current game shows. Anthem’s Sports Group owns iconic wrestling promotion TNA Wrestling; the all-female MMA organization Invicta Fighting Championships; Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel; and the North American sports hub Game+. For more information, visit www.anthemse.com.

ABOUT PARAMOUNT+

Paramount+ is a global digital subscription video streaming service from Paramount that features a mountain of premium entertainment for audiences of all ages. Internationally, the streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®, BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel™, in addition to a robust offering of premier local content. The service is currently live in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Caribbean, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latin America, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

New Metric Media

Lana Castleman | lanacastleman@newmetricmedia.com

Paramount+ in Canada

Laura Heath Potter | Laura.HeathPotter@paramount.com

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GAMETV CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 15 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS, WHERE VIEWERS THROUGHOUT CANADA CAN ENTER TO WIN OVER $80,000 IN CASH PRIZES AS PART OF THE NETWORK’S “WATCH & WIN ANNIVERSARY CONTEST”

Canadian Viewers Can Enter the “Watch & Win Anniversary Contest” by Visiting GameTVContests.com and Entering a Special Code from Monday, September 12 through Wednesday, October 12

Los Angeles (September 12, 2022) – GameTV rings in 15 years as Canada’s premier destination for game shows, iconic competitions, entertainment, and more with the “Watch & Win Anniversary Contest”—an exclusive event giving viewers throughout Canada the chance to win over $80,000 in cash prizes as part of the Network’s upcoming anniversary celebration.

Starting today, Monday, September 12, GameTV viewers will be invited to join in on the Network’s 15TH Anniversary festivities by participating in the “Watch & Win Anniversary Contest.” Every week from September 12 to October 12, during the 8 p.m. ET hour Monday through Friday, a unique code will appear onscreen. Viewers can then use that code to enter the “Watch & Win Anniversary Contest” by registering at GameTVContests.com.

By registering, all contestants will instantly be entered into GameTV’s “Watch & Win Anniversary Contest” event, where they will have a chance to win a daily cash prize of $1,500 leading up to GameTV’s 15TH Anniversary on Wednesday, October 26. Then, on October 26, GameTV will award one lucky winner with a $15,000 grand prize. Winners of the daily cash prize will be announced every hour starting at 12 p.m. ET on October 26, with the grand prize winner announced during the 8 p.m. hour.

More cash prize giveaways!

The celebration is only just getting started, however, as GameTV is giving away a $5,000 weekly cash prize starting Wednesday, November 9, followed by a second $15,000 grand prize which will be awarded on Wednesday, December 28. Once again, during the 8 p.m. ET slot Monday through Friday, a unique word will appear onscreen which viewers can use to enter for a chance to win via GameTVContests.com. Registration is open from Thursday, October 27th until Friday, December 16. Winners for the second leg of the contest will be announced each Wednesday during the 8 p.m. hour. “

We are not just celebrating 15 years of GameTV—we’re celebrating 15 years of incredible support from our viewers, who have continued to tune in and enjoy the premier game shows and entertainment that only our channel can provide,” said Anthony Cicione, General Manager of GameTV. “Our viewers are always watching the contestants’ winning money and now it is their turn as we give away over $80,000 in CASH prizes to our viewers.”

For more information about the “Watch & Win Anniversary Contest,” visit the official rules and contest page at GameTVContests.com. Contestants must be 19 or older to enter. Entry excludes Quebec. Please limit two (2) submissions per email address.

About GameTV

GameTV is Canada’s leading destination for game shows and entertainment, powered by a rich programming lineup that boasts the most game shows—both classic and modern—in the country, as well as a wide selection of reality-based series, back-to-back nightly movies, documentaries and more. Some of the network’s top offerings include, the exclusive UK-produced series of The Masked Dancer and The Masked Singer, Beat Shazam, Match Game, Tic Tac Dough, Super Password, The $100,000 Pyramid, Family Feud, Battlebots, Press Your Luck and IMPACT Wrestling. GameTV is currently available through the basic digital tier of almost all of Canada’s major service providers such as Bell, Cogeco, Telus, Rogers, Shaw and Videotron, among others. For more information about the network, visit www.gametvnetwork.com.

About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City and Toronto. Anthem’s portfolio includes AXS TV, leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; global film distribution company Gravitas Ventures; Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling organizations specializing in original programming and live events; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion; Game+, the leader in Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S.

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Cindy Ronzoni                       Anthem Communications                     cronzoni@axs.tv

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GAMETV PREMIERES SEASON 3 OF THE SMASH-HIT COMPETITION SERIES,

THE MASKED SINGER UK EDITION     

EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN PREMIERE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT 7:30PM ET

Los Angeles (February 2, 2022) – GameTV, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc., announced today that season 3 of the hit competition series The Masked Singer UK Edition is returning exclusively to GameTV. The global phenomenon debuted on GameTV with the premiere of its acclaimed second season in July 2021, marking the first time ever that the British edition of the franchise had aired in Canada.

The Masked Singer UK’s third season goes overseas and undercover with eight all-new episodes, as returning judges such as chart-topping pop star Rita Ora, multi-talented actress Davina McCall, pop culture aficionado Jonathan Ross, and funnyman Mo Gilligan, attempt to identify 12 more celebrities in disguise.

The upcoming season boasts an array of surreal and inspired costume designs ranging from a roaring lionfish and adorable bagpipes to a delectable donut-man and even a robo-bunny.

In the series’ sophomore season, GameTV viewers were treated to unforgettable performances from a roster of world-class talent including season two winner Joss Stone, R&B standout Ne-Yo, and pop music pioneer Mel B, delivering unique renditions of modern classics such as “Can’t Stop The Feeling,” “That

Don’t Impress Me Much,” “You’ve Got A Friend In Me,” “Uptown Funk,” “Dance Monkey,” “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Wrecking Ball,” among many others.

The Masked Singer UK is produced by Bandicoot TV and distributed by Abacus Media and based on the original South Korean sensation The King Of Mask Singer, created by MBC.

“Season 2 of The Masked Singer UK was a huge success for GameTV, and we are so excited to be able to bring this exclusive hit franchise back to Canada for another season,” said Anthony Cicione, President of Anthem’s Game Media Group. “The show was a strong performer for us from the start and drew record ratings for GameTV as our viewers continued to tune in each week to uncover the musical mystery that has captivated audiences around the globe.”

GameTV is Canada’s leading destination for game shows and entertainment, powered by a rich programming lineup that boasts the most game shows in the country.

About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.:

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City and Toronto. Anthem’s portfolio includes AXSTV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; global film distribution company Gravitas Ventures; Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling organizations specializing in original programming and live events; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion; Game+, the leader in Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S.

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Media Contacts:

Cindy Ronzoni Anthem Communications cronzoni@anthemse.com

GAMETV UNLEASHES THE ULTIMATE INTERSPECIES SPORTS COMPETITION IN THE EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN BROADCAST OF WORLD PET GAMES, HOSTED BY ERIN ANDREWS & FINESSE MITCHELL, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 8 P.M. ET 

The Global Spectacular Puts the Spotlight on a Unique Variety of Animal Athletes Featuring Cats, Dogs, a Cow, Miniature Horses, Armadillos & Bearded Dragons as They Go for the Gold in Five Fun Categories.

Los Angeles (November 18, 2021) – GameTV presents the ultimate interspecies competition, as animal athletes from across the globe put their skills on full display in the exclusive Canadian broadcast of World Pet Games—airing Thursday, November 25 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Co-hosted by veteran sportscaster and television personality Erin Andrews and fan-favorite funnyman Finesse Mitchell, with NFL Network’s Rachel Bonnetta reporting from the sidelines, World Pet Games puts the spotlight on a roster of impressive pets from nearly 20 different countries—celebrating the priceless bond with their beloved humans and sharing their incredible talents with the world in a unique, high-energy spectacle that the whole family will enjoy.

The two-hour special event boasts an eclectic interspecies mix featuring dogs, cats, a cow, and even a miniature horse, armadillo and bearded dragon. Throughout the night, these world-class competitors will go toe-to-toe as they vie for the Gold, Silver, and Bronze in five fun categories including the Interspecies Race and Dunk Off, as well as the Cat Obstacle Course, an Extreme Dog Catch and a Dog High Jump. Gold medal winners in each category will also receive a donation to an animal charity made in their honor.

World Pet Games is produced by MGM Television, with Mark Burnett, Barry Poznick, Holly Wofford, Steve Hughes and Sean Kelly serving as executive producers.

About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City and Toronto. Anthem’s portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; global film distribution company Gravitas Ventures; Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling organizations specializing in original programming and live events; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion;  Game+, the leader in Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNET MOVIES, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S. For more information, please visit anthemse.com.

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Media Contacts:

Cindy Ronzoni  Anthem Communicationscronzoni@anthemse.com

ANTHEM SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT’S FAMILY OF NETWORKS PARTNER WITH THE MOVEMBER FOUNDATION FOR A MONTH OF MOVIES, PSAs, AND MORE AIRING THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER.

Exclusive Movember-Themed Content will Air Across Anthem Properties AXS TV, HDNET MOVIES, GameTV, Fight Network & Game+, Headlined by Films Starring Mustachioed Movie Stars Charles Bronson, Burt Reynolds, Chuck Norris & More

Los Angeles (October 20, 2020) – Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc., a global multi-platform media company, and its family of networks are proud to partner with Movember®—the leading charity dedicated to men’s health around the world—in support of the organization’s efforts to help men improve their physical and mental well-being, empowering them to live happier, healthier and longer lives. During the month, AXS TV, HDNET MOVIES, GameTV, Fight Network and Game+ will feature special Movember content and PSAs, headlined by a block of classic films starring some of cinema’s most famous mustachioed men every Monday in November on AXS TV, HDNET MOVIES and GameTV.

Since 2003, Movember has proudly stood at the forefront of men’s health advocacy, funding over 1,250 men’s health projects across the globe, challenging stigmas and stereotypes, driving research, and revolutionizing the way that vital health services reach and support men. Though not often talked about, men from all walks of life and every corner of the world are facing a serious health crisis affecting both their physical and mental health. In the United States alone, men die from largely preventable illnesses more than five years before women, and account for four out of five suicides at a staggering rate of 78%.

By investing in the critical realms of prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention, Movember seeks to raise funds and awareness and start important conversations about the issues that affect men most—revitalizing the face of men’s health, preventing thousands of premature deaths, and giving families more time to spend with their beloved fathers, brothers, sons, partners, and friends. While the movement is known for its iconic moustaches grown by male participants from November 1 to November 30 as a means of bringing attention to men’s health issues, Movember offers a wide variety of alternatives inviting others to host their own fundraisers, run or walk 60 miles in honor of the 60 men who commit suicide around the world each month, or “Mo’ Your Own Way” with other creative and unique ways to get involved. For more information, please visit Movember.com.

As part of the Movember festivities, AXS TV presents five facial follicle-filled films every Monday in November at 9 p.m. ET. The roster includes Burt Reynolds as a reformed hitman desperate to outrun his past in the 1987 thriller Malone (Nov. 1); then, Tom Selleck stars as an expert marksman fighting his way through the Outback in Quigley Down Under (Nov. 8); martial arts master Chuck Norris races to stop a terrorist plot in The Octagon, with Lee Van Cleef (Nov. 15); Sam Elliott helps Whoopi Goldberg take down a drug ring in Fatal Beauty (Nov. 22); and Keenan Ivory Wayans leads a rag-tag group of ‘70s heroes into battle against a crime kingpin in I’m Gonna Git You Sucka (Nov. 29).

Additionally, HDNET MOVIES presents a two-pack of prickly pictures airing in primetime each Monday throughout November. The lineup features Kevin Kline, John Cleese, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the ensemble comedy crime caper A Fish Called Wanda (Nov. 1); Charles Bronson as an aging assassin with a brash apprentice in The Mechanic (Nov. 8); Mario Van Peebles as a mercenary hunting the man who killed his father in Posse (Nov. 22); Clint Eastwood as a lawman on a quest for vengeance in Hang ‘Em High, and Charles Bronson as an outlaw who finds that truth is stranger than fiction in From Noon Till Three (Nov. 29); among others.

And GameTV gets in on the action every Monday with eight films of its own, featuring Kevin James as a security guard with an epic ‘stache in Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, and Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder in the killer buddy comedy See No Evil, Hear No Evil (Nov. 1); and Matthew McConaughey and Ben Affleck in the beloved coming-of-age hit Dazed And Confused, and David Spade as a mulletted everyman searching for his folks in Joe Dirt (Nov. 8); followed by Robert De Niro and Robin Williams in the acclaimed medical drama Awakenings, and Jack Black as a mustachioed mortician in Bernie (Nov. 15); Edward Norton and Colin Farrell in the hardboiled cop drama Pride And Glory, and John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bruce Willis in the Quentin Tarantino crime classic Pulp Fiction (Nov. 22).

During the month, AXS TV, HDNET MOVIES, GameTV, Game+, and Fight Network will air a series of Movember PSAs exploring different themes such as encouraging men to “Spot The Signs” and reach out to friends in need; empowering men to open up about their feelings and become “A Man Of More Words,” featuring personal anecdotes from entertainers and influencers Jonathan Bennett, Logan Henderson, Matthew Santoro, and Scott Sire; and inspiring men to not be ashamed to ask for help in the powerful “Suicide Notes” segment, featuring true stories from men who came back from the brink.

“The Movember initiative has long served as a vital resource raising funds and awareness for every facet of men’s health,” said Len Asper, President and CEO of Anthem Sports & Entertainment. “Anthem is proud to be back again this year and further grow our partnership, broadcasting a diverse blend of fun and informative Movember-themed programming across all of our networks. In recent times, especially, we have seen firsthand how important it to is to maintain both physical and mental health, and we hope that this month-long event will encourage and inspire our viewers to join us and take part in this global movement that has shed invaluable light on the most serious issues impacting men today.”

“We’re thrilled to once again have the support of AXS TV, HDNET MOVIES and GameTV. The movie line up will showcase some fun and iconic mustachioed films but also helps raise awareness about the serious issues around men’s health. There’s still a lot of work to be done when it comes to men’s health, but we’re grateful to have partners committed to helping men around the globe live healthier lives,” said Mark Hedstrom, Movember’s US Executive Director.

The Complete HDNET MOVIES, AXS TV, and GameTV Mustache Mondays Lineup is as Follows – (All Times Eastern):

HDNET MOVIES

Nov. 1

-8 p.m. – A Fish Called Wanda (1988)

-9:55 p.m. – Fatal Beauty (1987)

Nov. 8

-8:40 p.m. – The Octagon (1980)

-10:30 p.m. – The Mechanic (1972)

Nov. 15

-8:20 p.m. ET – Quigley Down Under (1990)

-10:30 p.m. – Malone (1987)

Nov. 22

-8:40 p.m. – I’m Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)

-10:20 p.m. – Posse (1993)

Nov. 29

-8:10 p.m. – Hang ‘Em High (1968)

-10:15 p.m. – From Noon Till Three (1976)

AXS TV

Nov. 1

-9 p.m. – Malone (1987)

Nov. 8

-9 p.m. – Quigley Down Under (1990)

Nov. 15

-9 p.m. – The Octagon (1980)

Nov. 22

-9 p.m. – Fatal Beauty (1987)

Nov. 29

-9 p.m. – I’m Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)

GameTV

Nov. 1

-9 p.m. – Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015)

-11 p.m. – See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)

Nov. 8

-9 p.m. – Dazed And Confused (1993)

-11:15 p.m. – Joe Dirt (2001)

Nov. 15

-9 p.m. ET – Awakenings (1990)

-11:30 p.m. – Bernie (2011)

Nov. 22

-9 p.m. – Pride And Glory (2008)

-11:45 p.m. – Pulp Fiction (1994)

Follow the social conversation on Twitter @axstv, @HDNETMOVIES, @FightNet, @GameTVCanada, @GamePlusNetwork and @movember and @movemberCA  as well as #movember.

About Movember

Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The charity raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier and longer lives.

Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the movement, helping fund over 1,250 projects around the world. In addition to tackling key health issues faced by men, Movember is working to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and significant moments in their lives. The charity’s vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health. To donate or learn more, please visit movember.com

About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City and Toronto. Anthem’s portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling organizations specializing in original programming and live events; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion;  Game+, the leader in Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S.

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Media Contacts:

Cindy Ronzoni          AXS TV Publicity                                         cronzoni@axs.tv

Sheryl Tirol                Movember, PR                                          sheryl.tirol@movember.com

GAMETV ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN BROADCASTING RIGHTS TO SEASON TWO OF THE MASKED SINGER UK, BRINGING THE SERIES TO CANADA FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER-SERIES PREMIERES ON SUNDAY, JULY 11 AT 7:30 P.M. ET

Season Two Puts the Spotlight on Eight Star-Studded Episodes Helmed by an Expert Judges’ Panel Featuring Rita Ora, Davina McC all, Jonathan Ross & Mo Gilligan

Los Angeles (June 21, 2021) – GameTV, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc., announced today that the Network has acquired the exclusive Canadian broadcasting rights to season two of the smash-hit music series The Masked Singer UK. The 90-minute, eight-episode series makes its Network premiere on Sunday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. ET. This marks the first time ever that the British edition of the global phenomenon franchise will air in Canada. Season two of The Masked Singer UK presents star-studded episodes hosted by fan-favourite television personality Joel Dommett, and a judging panel of entertainment icons including acclaimed pop star Rita Ora, TV personality Davina McCall, pop culture aficionado Jonathan Ross, and entertainer Mo Gilligan. The series puts the spotlight on 12 mystery celebrities—ranging from sports legends and GRAMMY winners to comedians, actors, and more—who put their unique spin on a diverse array of songs each week while wearing fantastic costumes that cover them head-to-toe as the judges try to guess who is behind the mask. Highlights of the series’ sophomore season include powerhouse performances of chart-topping singles such as “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “Can’t Stop The Feeling!,” “Uptown Funk” and “Wrecking Ball,” among many others, with guest appearances by beloved UK entertainers such as celebrated comedians Alan Carr and Matt Lucas, and soulful singer-songwriter—and season one winner—Nicola Roberts.

The Masked Singer UK was acquired by Abacus Media Rights and based on the original South Korean sensation The King Of Mask Singer, created by MBC.

“Since its debut in 2015, The Masked Singer franchise has transformed into a massive hit, captivating audiences across the globe,” said Anthony Cicione, General Manager of GameTV. “Now, for the first time ever, Canadian viewers will be able to enjoy all of the fun, performances, and costumes of The Masked Singer UK when the series’ second season debuts exclusively on GameTV this summer. We have already had great success with our second window airing of ‘The Masked Singer U.S.’ so we are anticipating and hoping that our viewers will watch and loves this version as well.”

GameTV is Canada’s leading destination for game shows and entertainment, airing the most game shows in the country along with a wide variety of reality-based series, back-to-back nightly movies, documentaries and more. Some of the network’s top offerings include the Family Feud franchise, including the U.S., Canadian and celebrity versions, Beat Shazam, classic and revival Match Game, classic and revival $100,000 Pyramid, classic and revival Press Your Luck, Battlebots, and IMPACT Wrestling. GameTV is available nationally on all of Canada’s major service providers.

About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a globally integrated multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City and Toronto. Anthem’s portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling organizations specializing in original programming and live events; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion;  Game+, the leader in Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S.

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Media Contacts:

Cindy Ronzoni  Anthem Communications          cronzoni@anthemse.com

For Immediate Release – July 28, 2020

GAMETV UNVEILS NEW WEEKEND BLOCK FEATURING FOUR POPULAR AXS TV SERIES, DEBUTING SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 FROM 12 P.M. ET TO 2 P.M. PT

 The Saturday Lineup Includes Back-to-Back Episodes of ‘Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar’ & ‘The Top Ten Revealed’, with ‘The Very, VERY Best Of The 70s’ & ‘A Year In Music’ Airing Each Sunday

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Los Angeles (July 28, 2020) – GameTV presents a rockin’ weekend lineup packed with four fan-favorite series from the highly popular AXS TV music entertainment channel in the all-new “AXS TV on GameTV” music block—airing every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. ET to 2 p.m. ET, starting August 8. The Saturday roster puts the spotlight on back-to-back episodes of the celebrity jam series Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar and the music-themed countdown series The Top Ten Revealed, while Sunday features back-to-back episodes of the nostalgic pop culture celebration The Very, VERY Best Of The 70s and the immersive rock and culture series A Year in Music.

GameTV is Canada’s leading destination for game shows and entertainment, powered by a rich programming lineup that boasts the most game shows in the country, as well as a wide selection of reality-based series, back-to-back nightly movies, documentaries and more. Some of the network’s top offerings include Ellen’s Game Of Games, Ultimate Tag, Beat Shazam, Match Game, Celebrity Family Feud, Shark Tank, Battlebots, World Poker Tour, IMPACT Wrestling and more. GameTV is currently available nationally on all of Canada’s major service providers.

In the “AXS TV on GameTV” block, GameTV viewers can expect to enjoy four acclaimed original series loaded with star-studded appearances, performances, profiles and more from some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. The fully-branded block kicks off each Saturday with Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar at 12 p.m. ET, as the Red Rocker cruises across the country to jam out and talk shop with friends and fellow music legends Def Leppard, Rob Thomas, Brian May, Joe Walsh and Big & Rich; and rock superstars Dee Snider, Lita Ford, Mark McGrath and more share their thoughts on the top songs, albums, and artists across a wide variety of unique categories in The Top Ten Revealed at 1 p.m. ET. “AXS TV on GameTV” continues at noon each Sunday as beloved entertainment icons such as Barry Williams, Morgan Fairchild, Kim Fields and more break down the movies, music and pop culture moments that defined a generation in The Very, VERY Best Of The 70s; followed by an exploration of how music, politics and social happenings have impacted and influenced each other throughout the decades in A Year In Music, featuring Matt Pinfield, Tommy Chong and Downtown Julie Brown, at 1 p.m. ET.

The announcement extends AXS TV’s growing footprint bringing the network’s acclaimed music programming to even more Canadian viewers through GameTV. The AXS TV channel is currently available on SaskTel, Eastlink and CCSA with discussions ongoing to expand its distribution in Canada later this year.

About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a globally integrated multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Toronto, London and Istanbul. Anthem’s portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling organizations specializing in original programming and live events; Game+, the leader in Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S.

Media Contacts:

Cindy Ronzoni  Anthem Communications          cronzoni@anthemse.com

For Immediate Release – September 19, 2017

ANTHEM’S GAMETV and FNTSY SPORTS NETWORK NOW AVAILABLE ON BELL ALIANT FIBE TV

TORONTO – Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. announced today that GameTV, a Canadian television channel specializing in game-related programming such as game shows, reality series, movies and sports, and FNTSY Sports Network, the world’s first and only television network dedicated to 24-hour coverage of fantasy sports, are now available on Bell Aliant Fibe TV.

GameTV is available in HD (channel 480) and SD (channel 214) as part of the Digital Advantage package.

FNTSY Sports Network is available in HD (channel 643) and SD (channel 143) as part of the Sports 2 package.

Upcoming featured programming on GameTV includes the new game show Funny You Should Ask on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m. ET (9:00 p.m. ADT) and 8:30 p.m. ET (9:30 p.m. ADT), episodes of Portal to the Unknown premiering weekdays at 7:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. ADT), new editions of IMPACT Wrestling on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET (9:00 p.m. ADT), plus new movies coming in October, include Bad Boys II, Pulp Fiction, Men in Black 3, Underworld Awakening, Secret Window, 28 Weeks Later, The Grudge and Zombieland.

Upcoming featured programming on FNTSY Sports Network includes Game Time Decisions hosted by Gabriel Morency live weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. ADT), College Football Today featuring hosts Joe Lisi and Rich Cirminiello live Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. ET (10 a.m. ADT) and Lineup Lock live Sundays at 9:00 a.m. ET (10 a.m. ADT), featuring experts providing live up-to-date information, analysis and advice, covering injuries and late-breaking news in the NFL that can wreak havoc on fantasy lineups.

For More Information Contact:

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.
Ariel Shnerer

Director, Programming & Communications

ashnerer@anthemse.com

About Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. is a global sports media company with offices and studios in New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Nashville. Anthem’s portfolio includes Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel now broadcasting in the U.S., Canada and over 30 other countries, GameTV, featuring game shows, reality series, movies and sports available in over 9 million homes, IMPACT Wrestling, a professional wrestling promotion seen in 120 countries specializing in television programs, events, products, merchandise, music, as well as the management and promotion of professional wrestlers, and Edge Sport, an extreme and action sports network recently launched in Canada in partnership with IMG. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S. available in 45 million homes.

Anthem also owns the Fantasy Sports Entertainment Group (FSEG), which includes Fantasy Sports Network (FNTSY), the world’s first and only channel dedicated to fantasy sports, FNTSY Sports Radio Network, a 24/7 audio channel, RotoExperts.com, a leader in season-long fantasy sports news and analysis, DailyRoto.com, the most comprehensive and far-reaching daily fantasy sports website, and SportsGrid.com, a leader in general sports entertainment commentary.

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For Immediate Release – March 23, 2017

ANTHEM’S GAMETV LAUNCHES IN HD ON
BELL FIBE TV

TORONTO – Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. announced today that Canadian specialty network GameTV will be launching on Bell’s Fibe TV service across Ontario and Quebec.