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'''MusiMax''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[French language]] [[cable television]] [[music]] [[specialty channel]] operating out of [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]. It is the sister channel of [[MusiquePlus]] and the French analogue to [[MuchMoreMusic]] (the sister station of [[MuchMusic]].) Its focus is oriented more toward the adult-contemporary and soft-rock market, interspersed with programming dedicated to classic rock, as well as many films. The channel launched on [[September 8]], [[1997]] and is owned by [[Astral Media]] (50%) and [[CHUM Limited]] (50%). |
'''MusiMax''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[French language]] [[cable television]] [[music]] [[specialty channel]] operating out of [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]. It is the sister channel of [[MusiquePlus]] and the French analogue to [[MuchMoreMusic]] (the sister station of [[MuchMusic]].) Its focus is oriented more toward the adult-contemporary and soft-rock market, interspersed with programming dedicated to classic rock, as well as many films. The channel launched on [[September 8]], [[1997]] and is owned by [[Astral Media]] (50%) and [[CHUM Limited]] (50%). |
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On July 12, 2006, [[CTVglobemedia]] announced they would make a friendly takeover bid to buy CHUM Limited.<ref name=takeover>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/story/business/national/2006/07/12/chum-bell.html|title=Bell Globemedia makes $1.7B bid for CHUM|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|date=[[2006-07-12]]|accessdate=2006-07-12}}</ref> CTV's initial plans were to keep all CHUM's specialty channels, although through its application to the CRTC, MusiMax along with other channels were listed as services that will be put up for sale. |
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Revision as of 20:26, 3 March 2007
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| Type | Cable television specialty channel |
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| Availability | National |
| Owner | CHUM Limited (50%) Astral Media (50%) |
Launch date | September 8, 1997 |
Official website | musimax.com |
MusiMax is a Canadian French language cable television music specialty channel operating out of Montreal, Quebec. It is the sister channel of MusiquePlus and the French analogue to MuchMoreMusic (the sister station of MuchMusic.) Its focus is oriented more toward the adult-contemporary and soft-rock market, interspersed with programming dedicated to classic rock, as well as many films. The channel launched on September 8, 1997 and is owned by Astral Media (50%) and CHUM Limited (50%).
On July 12, 2006, CTVglobemedia announced they would make a friendly takeover bid to buy CHUM Limited.[1] CTV's initial plans were to keep all CHUM's specialty channels, although through its application to the CRTC, MusiMax along with other channels were listed as services that will be put up for sale.
See also
- List of Quebec television channels
- List of Quebec television series
- List of Quebec musicians
- Music of Quebec
- Culture of Quebec
External link
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- ^ "Bell Globemedia makes $1.7B bid for CHUM". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2006-07-12. Retrieved 2006-07-12.
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