Canada’s Super Channel Expands Starz Output Deal

EDMONTON/BEVERLY HILLS: Super Channel in Canada has entered into a newly expanded multi-year licensing and programming distribution agreement with Starz Worldwide Distribution.

The new output arrangement, along with the existing contract, makes Super Channel the exclusive English-language pay-TV home in Canada for several Starz originals, including Da Vinci’s Demons and the second season of Magic City. Each will make their Canadian premiere on June 14 as part of a special two-hour programming block.

Other series covered under the pact include The White Queen, coming later this year, and Black Sales, which is set for delivery in 2014. VH1’s Hit the Floor will also debut later this year. The agreement features a host of movie titles distributed by Starz Worldwide Distribution as well. For 2013, the package includes Silent Night, Wicker Tree, Howling: Reborn, F6: Twister and Hatfields & McCoys: Bad Blood.

“Super Channel is very pleased to significantly expand our licensing business with Starz and bring several of the crown jewels of its original programming in an exclusive deal for our Canadian subscribers,” said Sandy Perkins, the VP of programming at Super Channel. “Da Vinci’s Demons, Magic City, The White Queen and Black Sails have been amongst the most widely anticipated dramatic originals in the global content marketplace the past couple of years and we are thrilled to secure them as part of this new agreement, along with other terrific programming.”

“This output agreement reflects the strong commitment from Super Channel in Canada to the Starz product line,” added Gene George, the executive VP of worldwide distribution for Starz. “We have maintained a long and fruitful relationship with Super Channel and are really excited to solidify that relationship with this multi-year commitment.”