Corus Entertainment and OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network announced that they have finalized a licensing agreement that will enable Corus to add OWN to its portfolio of Canadian specialty services. OWN is set to launch in Canada in early 2011 following the U.S. premiere January 1, 2011. OWN is a multi-platform media company designed to entertain, inform, and inspire people to live their best lives.
"OWN is a perfect addition to our Women's portfolio of specialty channels, and Corus is proud to launch this highly-anticipated brand in Canada," said Doug Murphy, President, Corus Television. "With a wide spectrum of great programming offerings and the addition of Oprah's Next Chapter later next year, OWN is going to be a must-have channel on the dial for Canadian audiences."
"Corus has a great track record launching channels, and we're excited to join them in bringing OWN and Oprah Winfrey's vision to Canada," said Christina Norman, Chief Executive Officer, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network.
