(May 16, 2012 – Toronto, Canada) – This June, Sundance Channel (Canada) viewers are given an inside look into the lives of four women, as they tackle everyday challenges while living with paralysis in the new docu-series Push Girls, premiering Tuesday, June 5 at 10 p.m. ET.

This inspiring and compelling series brings an unfettered, uncensored glimpse at what it means to be sexy, ambitious and living with paralysis in Hollywood. The 14-episode unscripted series traces the lives of four dynamic, outspoken and beautiful women who, by accident or illness, have been paralyzed from the neck or the waist down.

Click here for a clip of the series: http://bit.ly/JGSOjO

Produced by Gay Rosenthal (Ruby, Little People, Big World), Push Girls takes a matter-of-fact attitude towards the disabilities of the women, offering a candid view as they pursue their own claims to happiness as they enter different stages of their lives.  Angela is a down-to-earth, stunningly gorgeous model who has recently become separated from her husband.  Auti, a dancer, rapper, actress and all-around powerhouse, is crossing her fingers that, at age 42, she can try for a baby with her husband.  Reflective and pragmatic Mia is taking stock of her relationship with her able-bodied boyfriend; a onetime competitive swimmer, she is about to attempt to swim for the first time since high school.  Flirty, wisecracking Tiphany is doing some deep soul-searching about her sexuality, settling down and finding her calling in life.  

Push Girls will air every Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET starting June 5 on Sundance Channel.

CosmoTV Sneak Peek

Every Saturday at noon in June, CosmoTV will offer a preview of the best of Sundance Channel with sneak peeks of the networks award-winning, diverse and engaging programming all month long. 

The Sundance Channel programming block begins June 3 with Jordon Scott’s (daughter of Ridley Scott) first feature film Cracks (2009) starting Eva Green. Starting June 9 the programming block will feature episodes of Push Girls, Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys and Love/Lust. On June 30, the programming block will end with the live concert series London Live!, featuring Katy Perry performing chart toppers from her California Gurls and Teenage Dream albums at London's Riverside Studio.

www.sundancechannel.ca.

TORONTO, May 16, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Recounting one of the greatest romances of the last century - the passionate love affair and tumultuous marriage of literary master Ernest Hemingway and trailblazing war correspondent Martha Gellhorn - HBO Films' Hemingway & Gellhorn comes to HBO Canada, a multiplex channel of Astral's The Movie Network (Eastern Canada) and Corus Entertainment's Movie Central (Western Canada), on Monday, May 28 at 9:00 p.m. ET/MT.

Starring Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe® winner Clive Owen and Academy Award and three-time Golden Globe winner Nicole Kidman in the title roles, the film follows the adventurous writers from Florida to Spain to Cuba, through the Spanish Civil War, the Japanese invasion of China and beyond. The combined magnetism of Hemingway and Gellhorn ushered them into social circles that included the elite of Hollywood, the aristocracy of the literary world and the First Family of the United States. As witnesses to history, they covered all the great conflicts of their time, but the war they couldn't survive was the war between themselves.

How long would Starbucks maintain their profits if they advertised coffee on sale for less than Dunkin Donuts? And how many Lexus, made by Toyota, would sell at their current profit margins if they replaced the Lexus logo with the parent company logo?

You know that when a prospect sees a media proposal which claims to have a value of $50,000 but is being offered at $10,000, advertisers do not really believe the stated $50,000 value.

But have you stopped to think of the role pricing has on the confidence level of your salespeople?  When we bonus or give away spots, what is the perceived real value of a spot in your sellers’ minds?

Most sales professionals grow their sales by developing strong customer relationships based upon trust. Can they confidently build that trust if they know another seller in your organization is selling for less?

Many managers use AMI, Average Monthly Invoice, to estimate what the marketplace perceives their station to be worth. We use AMI per account executive to determine what each account executive believes your station to be worth!
When you calculate each of your seller’s AMI’s, you’ll quickly discover what THEY think your station is worth.

Selling has often been described as ‘a transference in confidence.’ Your pricing policies reflect directly upon the confidence your account executives will have in your station.
If you are giving it away, that’s what it’s perceived to be worth in the minds of your seller’s. And only the crooks on your team will try to sell something for more than they believe it to be worth.

Crooks seldom build lasting and trusting relationships with their victims. Is your pricing policy a confidence scheme, or a confidence-builder?

Toronto, ON (May 16, 2012) – For the sixth year in a row, Dodge – in partnership with NASCAR Canada – returns to the racetrack as the official vehicle of the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES.  Featuring the country’s top drivers, the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES is Canada’s only national racing series and runs across the country from May to September.  Complete coverage of the 12-race season airs exclusively on TSN, TSN2 and in French on RDS2.

"Dodge and Mopar are a major force behind one of the fastest-growing spectator sports in Canada, which is NASCAR stock car racing," said Ed Broadbear, Vice President of Marketing, Chrysler Canada. "The NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES sponsorship helps us connect with motorsports fans across the country, who are just as passionate about their rides off the track as they are about watching the racing teams on the track.  It's a perfect fit!"

As part of its exclusive partnership with NASCAR Canada, Dodge and Mopar® sponsor the Dodge-Mopar Awards, whereby Dodge and Mopar present cash prizes to the top-eligible Dodge Challenger teams following each NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES race.  The top three finishing drivers have the opportunity to earn prizes ranging from $500 up to $3,000 each race.

Dodge and Mopar are also the presenting sponsors of the series’ Mopar Top Dodge Cup, which is awarded to the top finishing Dodge Challenger team in the 2012 NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES championship.

In addition, Dodge has a strong presence trackside at all 12 NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES races with interactive displays.  Fans can even enter for a chance to win a brand new 2013 Dodge Dart at specially marked Dodge kiosks on site.

This year, the Dodge Challenger SRT8®  392 will serve as the official pace car during the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES.  The vehicle is painted red and external features include a special silver 392 stripe kit in addition to NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES and Dodge logo graphics.

 “NASCAR Canada is thrilled that Dodge has extended its partnership with the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES for a sixth year as the official vehicle of Canada’s national stock car racing circuit,” said Randy Paul, Managing Director, NASCAR Canada.  “Dodge is a well-respected and valued partner of Canadian motorsports, and their support of grassroots racing is essential to the growth of the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES and NASCAR’s fan base in Canada.  Dodge’s performance on the race track is unparalleled.”

"Mopar is excited to continue our relationship with the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES and the Dodge-Mopar teams,’’ said Jim Kiritsis, National Mopar and Service Senior Manager, Chrysler Canada. “The Mopar brand has been synonymous with performance throughout its 75 year history, and we are proud to continue that tradition.’’

Dodge and Mopar look to pick up right where 2011 left off. Last season, Dodge drivers excelled on the Canadian series and earned eight of the top-10 positions in year-end points and won all 12 races which featured five road courses and seven oval events. Dodge’s winning streak stands at 16 heading into the 2012 season as Milverton, ON’s Scott Steckly led the Dodge brigade during the 12-race series, winning three races and three poles during the 2011 season.

The 2012 NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES kicks off on Sunday, May 20 at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, ON, marking the first time that the series has started on a road course.  Dodge driver DJ Kennington from St. Thomas, ON, won on this course last year and looks to defend his title.  He will be in tough against a field that includes Andrew Ranger from Roxton Pond, QC, who returns to the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES with sponsorship support from the Dodge Quebec Dealers Association. 

For the complete TSN and TSN2 NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES schedule, click here.

Toronto, ON (May 15, 2012) – Take this job and love it!  MuchMusic and Workopolis are offering students the opportunity of a lifetime with a cross-platform program that lands a lucky applicant the hottest summer job ever: interning at MuchMusic! A first for Bell Media, MuchMusic is currently taking the applications of MuchMusic Intern hopefuls through muchmusic.com, using Workopolis to receive and process the applications. The deadline to apply is May 28. The lucky applicant gets a chance to go behind the scenes, try their hand in a range of departments, and work on some of the most exciting projects in the television industry.

Click here for the greatest intern success stories from current MuchMusic employees!

The program is supported through a 30-second, co-branded spot currently on air, announcing that Much is looking for a summer intern. Online, muchmusic.com is the destination where users can submit their resume through an application powered by Workopolis. Co-branded ad units and the on-air, 30-second, co-branded spot also runs on muchmusic.com where applicants can view detailed descriptions about multiple Much intern opportunities including Production, Marketing, Digital, Communications, Sales, and Brand Partnerships. Providing multiple internship options gives users the opportunity to apply for an internship that suits them best, and allows Much to offer the program to a wider audience.

 “The foundation of MuchMusic is the energy, enthusiasm and excitement of today’s youth,” said Neil Staite, Vice-President and General Manager, Music and Entertainment, Bell Media. “By partnering up with Workopolis, MuchMusic not only gains a passionate worker, but continues to deliver on its promise of offering the most exciting opportunities.”

“As Canada’s career website, we love the opportunity to offer younger workers a chance at this invaluable real-world experience," says Jennifer Posnikoff, Director of Communications for Workopolis. “Partnering with MuchMusic also provides additional reach for the numerous student jobs that employers across the country have posted on our site.”

To select the lucky candidate, Much staff will take into consideration feedback from Workopolis to narrow down a list of entrants. Stand-out applicants will be contacted by a managing staff member at Much for a follow-up interview. Only one intern will be chosen for the internship, and the chosen applicant will be announced and showcased on muchmusic.com as the “Much Summer Intern”.

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 15, 2012) - Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B) (NYSE:SJR) is pleased to announce its agreement with the City of Winnipeg to improve the City's network access and connection by providing a sophisticated 35-site Virtual Private Local Area Network Service (VPLS). This key partnership with the City is in the form of a multiple year agreement.

"The network Shaw Business will provide to the City of Winnipeg is designed for high availability- meaning that the crucial services of the City will be reliable, consistent and dedicated," said Peter Bissonnette, President, Shaw Communications Inc. "We are proud to deliver our quality products to the City of Winnipeg to position them for the future."

The agreement has Shaw Business creating separate VPLS domains for each of the City's business units as part of a 42-site network with optional Quality of Service. This will enable the City to deliver a cohesive network that separates and protects departmental data. Shaw Business will also be providing carrier grade Internet; which means that the City will be able to provide Internet over the data network to every City employee. The solution's design allows for the best use of the network by prioritizing data traffic and Internet connectivity for the City's vital services, including the City of Winnipeg's Libraries, Police services and Water and Waste.

Library-goers can also look forward to complimentary Shaw WiFi in Winnipeg's libraries, allowing patrons to experience high performance Internet access at no cost.

For more information about Shaw Business, please visit www.shawbusiness.ca.

Edmonton, AB (May 15, 2012) – This week marks the launch of a new on-air and online campaign for CTV News that will engage Edmontonians on what makes their city special to them. Titled my Edmonton is…, this series of on-air messages and online portal are an invitation to share the unique things - big and small - that make Edmonton a fabulous place to call home. Hosted by CTV News in Edmonton, the responses will be reported back to CTV viewers within daily newscasts, as well as in online galleries on www.ctvedmonton.ca.

 “CTV News has been a part of the fabric of Edmonton since 1954,” said Dan Kobe, Director of News and Public Affairs, CTV Edmonton. “Everyday we share the stories of Edmonton with our viewers. This is a wonderful way for our viewers to share with us.”

“my Edmonton is… is a celebration of everything that makes Edmonton great...the big things and the small things,” said David Fisher, Promotions Manager, CTV Edmonton. “It can be a place, an event, a person, a favourite food, a favourite view.... just about anything.  If it’s what makes Edmonton special for someone, then we hope they’ll share it.”

To share what your Edmonton is, go to www.ctvedmonton.ca and click on the my Edmonton is… link. In addition to the online site, viewers can share via twitter, facebook, pinterest, email and conventional mail.

CTV Edmonton is Edmonton’s longest-running television station, delivering six live local newscasts daily with CTV MORNING LIVE, CTV NEWS AT NOON, CTV NEWS AT FIVE, CTV NEWS AT 5:30 p.m., CTV NEWS AT SIX and CTV NEWS AT 11:30 p.m. Helmed by Edmonton’s favourite news anchors Carrie Doll and Daryl McIntyre, CTV Edmonton is proudly celebrating 58 years of serving north-central Alberta.

CTV, Canada’s Olympic Network, is also Canada's largest private broadcaster. Featuring a wide range of quality news, sports, information, and entertainment programming, CTV is Canada’s most-watched television network and lead broadcaster of the London 2012 Olympic Games.  CTV is a division of Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and digital. Bell Media is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company.  More information about CTV can be found on the network’s website at www.ctv.ca.

(Toronto – May 14, 2012) – The wait is almost over as original series Mantracker – the ultimate game of cat and mouse – returns to OLN with an all-new, instinct-driven, man-hunting cowboy. Leading up to the highly-anticipated season premiere of Mantracker on May 28, viewers get an inside look at the nationwide search for the series’ all-new leading man in the one-hour original special Searching for Mantracker, premiering Monday, May 21 at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT, 7 p.m. MT, 6 p.m. PT )  After six years and 59 chases, original Mantracker Terry Grant is packing it in, and now, Mantracker must find an all-new hunting, guiding and tracking specialist to lead the pursuit in Season 7. But, not just anyone can claim this job – and only the toughest and most experienced will make the cut. Yellow bellies and cry-babies need not apply. It’s a dangerous job, but someone needs to do it.

The one-hour Searching for Mantracker special follows Mantracker production company, Bonterra Productions as they embark on a nationwide search to find the series’ next rugged star. Casting a wide net by alerting local radio stations and newspapers of auditions, the search spans from Reno, Nevada, to Kelowna, B.C., to Red Deer, Alberta. A long list of Mantracker hopefuls show up to auditions – but in order to separate the pretenders from the contenders – candidates are narrowed down to 12, with four finalists chosen to take part in a trial chase through the swamps of Florida. The next Mantracker must not only fit the look, but be a skilled tracker, master of outdoor forensics, expert horseman, experienced hunter, and command admiration, respect and fear. The chase is on and only one hopeful will survive in Searching for Mantracker.

Stay tuned as the hunt for the new Mantracker reaches its dramatic climax with the reveal of its new leading man. Additional broadcast details and the 411 on the new Mantracker will be announced Monday, May 21 immediately following the special.

Mantracker is created by Bonterra Productions Inc. and produced by Ihor Macijiwsky. Claire Freeland is the Director of Original Programming for Rogers Media.

TORONTO, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Rogers Business Solutions announced today the availability of SIP Trunking, a new IP-based voice solution designed to complement its fibre-based internet and WAN connectivity services. SIP Trunking uses Internet Protocol (IP) to provide businesses with an alternative to traditional voice network signaling, delivering a cost-effective solution to enterprises seeking scalable voice services.

SIP Trunking offers a reliable method to connect business Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems to the public phone network using a customer's pre-existing private data network. Essentially, the technology allows an office PBX system and the voice services they control to become an extension of the IP data network.

By merging voice services with the business data network, an SIP Trunking solution can adjust to capacity requirements by dynamically allocating bandwidth as needed to support voice and/or data needs during peak hours.

"Companies wishing to add capacity to their business phone networks traditionally purchase a minimum quantity of dedicated lines or "trunks", in many cases forcing them to pay for more capacity than required," said Terry Canning, SVP, Rogers Business Solutions. "SIP Trunking allows business operators to reduce these costs by purchasing smaller quantities and sharing access across multiple sites. Not only can companies "right-size" their voice solutions using SIP Trunking, they also benefit by avoiding delays in turning up more lines as additional physical installations are not required with the SIP Trunking service."

In addition to offering standard voice features typically required by businesses, SIP Trunking also serves as a foundation for future investments in video, mobile and productivity applications. As emerging technologies reach the Canadian business market, SIP users benefit from the technology's inherent flexibility in supporting new IP-based services.

Rogers Business Solutions is well positioned to meet this demand with a robust national fibre network providing a variety of leading edge voice and data services for Canadian businesses.

Rogers Business Solutions (RBS), a division of Rogers Communications, provides Canadian enterprises with network connectivity to support a range of voice and data applications. Rogers Business Solutions operates its own transcontinental network with a one hundred per cent digital fibre optic backbone and strategic interconnect points to the United States and overseas for seamless, cross-border and international coverage. With an extensive customer base including commercial, government and financial enterprises, RBS offers scalable business communications services backed by a team of industry leading technical experts.

For further information about Rogers Business Solutions, please visit: www.RogersBusinessSolutions.com.

TORONTO, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces the launch of a tablet-optimized version of its hugely popular ScoreMobile app for Kindle Fire.

Already available for the iPad and BlackBerry PlayBook as well as for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Windows Phone smartphones, ScoreMobile has become a must-have app for sports fans, reaching more than 3.6 million unique users each month.

And now Score Media has responded to continued demand for the app by ensuring Kindle Fire users can enjoy all of its top features.

"The Kindle Fire is an exciting new device which perfectly suits ScoreMobile," said Dale Fallon, VP Digital Products, Score Media Inc. "At Score Media, we pride ourselves on meeting the ever-evolving needs of sports fans, and we know Kindle Fire users will love the app for its ease-of-use, personalization features and breadth of sports coverage."

ScoreMobile Tablet will provide Kindle Fire users with the option to fully experience the app in both landscape and portrait modes, while offering the kind of features which have made ScoreMobile one of the world's leading free sports apps, including:

·                  Personalized navigation with "My Score"

·                  Game view offering scores, stats and Twitter streams

·                  Interactive live blogs during key games

·                  TV segments and video highlights for selected leagues

·                  Integrated social sharing tools

Click here for a video to see just what ScoreMobile Tablet for Kindle Fire offers.

Toronto, ON (May 10, 2012) – BNN – The Business News Network announced today that production has begun on Season 3 of APP CENTRAL and it’s going worldwide! Production has begun on 40 all-new half-hour episodes, airing Wednesdays and Thursdays on BNN beginning Wednesday, May 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Also announced today, APP CENTRAL has inked international distribution deals with Australia’s Network Seven and Korea HD Broadcasting Corporation to broadcast Season 3 of APP CENTRAL.

The program continues to air domestically on five Bell Media platforms. In addition to premiering Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET and Thursdays 9 p.m. ET on BNN, APP CENTRAL also airs Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET on CTV NEWS CHANNEL,  Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. ET on CTV, Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. ET on CTV TWO and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. ET on CP24.

Viewers around the globe can watch past episodes of APP CENTRAL, read the APP CENTRAL blog, and follow the social media conversation at www.appcentral.ca.

In Season 3 of APP CENTRAL, co-hosts Amber MacArthur and Michael Hainsworth continue their exploration of the ever-expanding business of Apps. In each episode, the team presents the best Apps for Smartphone and tablet users in fresh and fun ways. New for Season 3, MacArthur hosts Apps of the World, a look at the hot apps from countries around the world.

MacArthur continues to deliver star power with Celeb e-Watch, where stars offer up their social media, technology, and Smartphone habits. Past stars include: Suzanne Somers, Lisa LaFlamme, Robert Englund a.k.a. “Freddy Krueger” and others. Hainsworth tackles viewer questions with The Help Desk using real world examples and demonstrations. Also returning this season, Old vs. New, a face-off segment between producer Michael Bancroft and the hosts, comparing the pros and cons of doing something the old fashioned way vs. using an app to do the same task.

Also this season, contributors help gain the edge in the App market with special themed reports and blog posts from, Maurice Cacho, Mike Cameron and Doug Stephens.

In the wake of his personal and professional problems, Season 5 of the original series Murdoch Mysteries finds Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) in unfamiliar territory. Suspended for interfering in an investigation, and nursing a broken heart after Dr. Julia Ogden’s (Hélène Joy) marriage to another man, Murdoch attempts to escape his past – and his passion for detective work – by fleeing to the Yukon to try his luck in the Klondike as the Gold Rush winds down.

In the premiere episode, “Murdoch of the Klondike,” premiering Wednesday, June 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv, Murdoch tries to rebuild his life but finds himself drawn into the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant (guest star Jill Halfpenny, Coronation Street), an innkeeper charged with murder. The plot thickens when writer Jack London (guest star Aaron Ashmore, Warehouse 13) lends his insights, and Murdoch soon realizes that while he had hoped to leave his shattered heart and tattered career back in Toronto, his days as a detective are not behind him.

Detective William Murdoch and writer Jack London (guest star Aaron Ashmore)
in the Season 5 premiere “Murdoch of the Klondike,” Wednesday, June 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Back in the city, newly-promoted Chief Constable Giles (Nigel Bennett) makes it clear to Inspector Thomas Brackenreid (Thomas Craig), that he’ll be keeping a very close eye on police matters. Meanwhile, Murdoch’s beloved former associate, Dr. Ogden, is now working alongside Acting Detective George Crabtree (Jonny Harris) and Dr. Emily Grace (Georgina Reilly Pontypool), a feisty young protégé.

Season 5 will also see Murdoch uncovering the intrigue behind the invention of the electric car and exploring the drama on and offstage when a travelling opera company is hit with murder. Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman (Canada’s Got Talent) also makes a guest appearance this season.

(TORONTO – May 10, 2012) NEWSTALK 1010 announced today investment guru Kevin O’Leary will join the Live Drive with John Tory daily at 4:55pm to give his no-nonsense analysis of the day’s business and financial news.

Kevin O’Leary is the chairman of the O’Leary Funds, a Canadian entrepreneur and successful business man.  Kevin is also enjoying success on television, becoming a much sought-after-host and personality on various shows in Canada and the US including Dragon’s Den, Shark Tank and Redemption Inc. His first book Cold Hard Truth was released in 2011.

“Kevin is one of North America’s most respected and controversial financial commentators. He’s the perfect fit for NEWSTALK 1010 and our commitment to providing listeners with in depth analysis of news and social issues,” said Brand Director Mike Bendixen.  “Welcome to the family “Mr. Wonderful”,” he added! 

NEW YORK, NY (MAY 10, 2012) – MTV today announced that comedian, actor and TV personality Russell Brand will take the “MTV Movie Awards” stage for the first time as host when the show airs live on Sunday, June 3rd at 9 pm ET/PT on MTV from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. Brand will build upon his triple-threat skill set to give viewers a new, off-the-cuff and unique spin on the past year’s biggest films and hottest stars.

 “This MTV Movie Awards will be more impressive than The Avengers and you won't have to wait an hour for someone to Hulk out,” said Russell Brand.

 “With his amazing ability to span the full spectrum of comedy from the most high to lowbrow, Russell’s smart, unpredictable wit uniquely connects him to our audience,” said Stephen Friedman, President of MTV. “His rock-n-roll sensibility and fearlessness give us the perfect partner with whom to take a leap of faith with as we meld the worlds of movies and music together on one very special night.”

In 2008, Brand burst onto the US-scene as host of the “MTV Video Music Awards,” which he again hosted the following year. Since then, his career has taken off to include starring roles in films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, Despicable Me, Arthur and the upcoming Rock of Ages. In addition, Brand will soon headline a series of six half-hour late-night comedy specials that will be filmed in front of a live audience on the FX network.

Brand joins the ranks of past hosts such as Jason Sudeikis, Aziz Ansari, Andy Samberg, Ben Stiller, Jimmy Fallon, Mike Myers, Sarah Silverman and Justin Timberlake. 

Fusing the MTV’s musical core with the wonder and amazement of the comedy, drama, adventure and mystery inherent to the movie-going experience, the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” will continue its tradition as one of the most outrageous and distinctive televised award shows, while putting the spotlight on the most diverse roster of nominated films in years for the show. 

Featuring a broad array of movies that resonated with the MTV audience this year, this year’s nominees include both blockbusters and critically acclaimed films such as “Drive,” “Like Crazy,” “The Descendants,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” and “My Week with Marilyn.” MTV fans hold the “Power of the Popcorn” awards in their hands with voting available online via MovieAwards.MTV.com through Saturday, June 2nd. As always, voting for “Movie of the Year” will remain open throughout the live show on Sunday, June 3rd.

Previously, it was announced that chart-topping indie-pop group fun. will serve as the first musical performance announced for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards.” fun.’s debut single, “We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe),” off their latest album, “Some Nights,” is currently the unofficial anthem for the MTV audience and dominated the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six consecutive weeks.

MovieAwards.MTV.com is the official site for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” where fans can visit to vote and get up-to-date info on this year’s show, watch video of last year’s biggest occurrences, get the full list of 2011 show winners, and check out fashion and celebrity commentary from the red carpet.

The “2012 MTV Movie Awards” will air across MTV's global network of more than 60 channels reaching more than 600 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV's more than 200 digital media properties around the world.

Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves serves as Executive Producer for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards.” Garrett English serves as Executive Producer and Executive In Charge for MTV. Amy Doyle is Executive in Charge of Music and Celebrity Talent.  Joanna Bomberg is Executive in Charge of Music Talent.   Wendy Plaut serves as Co-Executive Producer and Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lee Lodge serves as co-Executive Producer.

(Toronto, ON) May 10, 2012 – Bite TV and Mosaic Entertainment announce the start of production of original web series Truckstop Bloodsuckers. The short form series will premiere online at Bite.ca this summer with a sneak peek on Bite TV and is being shot in Edmonton, Alberta.

Truckstop Bloodsuckers is a dark comedy that goes for the jugular— literally. In this comedy horror set in a truck stop diner in small-town Alberta, two vampires are passing themselves off as ordinary waitresses. That is, until a gang of tough drug dealers drop in for some pie and stumble upon their secret. Truckstop Bloodsuckers is a seriously tasty dark comedy, where the killers are the good guys, and some jobs suck more than others. The series stars local Alberta talent Aimée Beaudoin, Jillean Tucker, Jesse Lipscombe and Ryan Parker.

 “We’re thrilled to be working with Mosaic Entertainment once again,” said Marcia Martin, SVP, Creative Content, GlassBOX Television. “Now that production has begun, we’re looking forward to seeing the fun, quirky characters they've written, come alive through these talented actors.”

After it premieres on Bite.ca, Truckstop Bloodsuckers will be re-packaged into a feature length film for fall 2012 on Bite TV.

Truckstop Bloodsuckers is produced by Edmonton-based Mosaic Entertainment. The creative team includes Executive Producers Eric Rebalkin and Camille Beaudoin, GalenPendleton (Director) and was written by Lindsey McNeill and TonyBinns.

(May 10, 2012) – Astral’s The Movie Network (Eastern Canada) and Corus Entertainment’s Movie Central (Western Canada) today announced their participation in the 10-part suspense-drama series ROGUE. Starring award-winning actress Thandie Newton (Crash, Mission: Impossible II), the series is an international co-production between The Movie Network and Movie Central, Entertainment One in Canada, Greenroom Entertainment in the UK and DIRECTV in the U.S. 

 “High-concept, made-in-Canada original programming is what sets The Movie Network apart as a premium network,” said Aubie Greenberg, Director, Original Programming, Movie Services, Astral Television. “Our partnership with Entertainment One on Call Me Fitz has been a boon for audiences and we look forward to furthering this relationship on a global scale.”

 “We are very pleased to bring this high-quality and exciting production to Vancouver and then to Canadian audiences,” said Jocelyn Hamilton, Vice President, Original Programming, Kids, Comedy, Drama, Corus Entertainment. “Between working with Matthew Parkhill and having the supremely talented Thandie Newton on board, we think that ROGUE will truly resonate with audiences.”

ROGUE revolves around a morally and emotionally conflicted cop, Grace (Newton), who is tormented by the possibility that her own actions contributed to her son’s death. Grace’s search for the truth is further complicated by her forbidden relationship with the crime boss who may have played a hand in the crime. The series is scheduled to begin production in Vancouver in August, 2012 and air in 2013.

Series will be executive produced by Nick Hamm, John Morayniss, Michael Rosenberg and Steven Marrs. Series creator Matthew Parkhill (The Caller) will also serve as writer and supervising producer.

Toronto, ON (May 9, 2012) – High fashion and high drama make their mark as FashionTelevisionChannel (FTC) welcomes two new series to its runway roster. First on the scene is new series A MODEL LIFE, premiering Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET beginning May 24 on FTC. The series examines the interwoven lives of eight young, gorgeous and glam models hand-picked as the collective muse of iconic fashion photographer, Perou. Then, from Canadian arts and culture magazine, VICE, comes FASHION WEEK INTERNATIONALE, premiering Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET beginning May 26 on FTC. This fascinating series follows host and fashion reporter Charlet Duboc as she goes behind the scenes of extraordinary “off-the-grid” fashion shows outside the usual catwalk realms of New York, London, Paris and Milan (please visit fashiontelevision.com to confirm local broadcast times).

In the premiere episode of A MODEL LIFE (Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET beginning May 24 on FTC), eight professional models from around the globe are hand-picked by iconic fashion photographer, Perou, whose passion is to produce a bold series of portraits featuring the world of the working model. His first assignment for the models is a racy lingerie shoot that takes the girls to the streets of central London to bare it all. There are mixed reactions to this shoot, especially from model Jay who suffers from serious body issues and model Ariella who is very clear on what she will and won’t wear. The result is a high octane cocktail of fun, drama, sex and fashion as the camera follows the models in front of and behind the camera lens.

In FASHION WEEK INTERNATIONALE (Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET beginning, May 26 on FTC), host Charlet Duboc goes behind the scenes of fashion weeks from all over the world, navigating the catwalks from unlikely places such as Nigeria, Cambodia and Colombia. In the premiere episode, Duboc travels to Islamabad for Pakistan's second ever fashion week. Despite the constant threat of extremist violence, she discovers a thriving and fabulous fashion industry lead by the irrepressible style guru of Pakistan, Tariq Amin.

Edmonton, AB (May 9, 2012) – Powerful winds blew a raging wildfire into the town of Slave Lake, Alberta last May, forcing thousands to flee their homes. The CTV News Special WILDFIRE: HEROES OF SLAVE LAKE - told exclusively through the words of those directly involved - is the gripping story of the events leading up to, during and after the most destructive wildfire in Alberta’s history. Airing Sunday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. on CTV Calgary and CTV Edmonton, this half-hour special chronicles the efforts of the brave men and women who stayed behind to help evacuate residents, battle the flames, and defend their town.

“We’re in a unique position to tell this story,” said Lloyd Lewis, Vice-President and General Manager, CTV Edmonton. “This documentation of such a significant historical event shares rare and exclusive footage of the fire and its immediate aftermath that only CTV has.”

TORONTO, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ - The Rogers Innovation Report released today reveals that Canadian technology users are hungry for the next generation of Internet experiences. Over three quarters (79 per cent) say that the Internet allows them to connect in ways that make their lives better now and 72 per cent expect the Internet to play an increasingly important role in the next five years.

"The Internet is indispensable to us today and we have yet to see its full potential," said Robert Switzman, Senior Director Emerging Business, Rogers Communications. "From apps that monitor cholesterol to fridges that automatically order groceries, the Internet is becoming the backbone of all connections in the world around us, and will continue to evolve how we go about our daily lives."

The Rogers Innovation Report leverages joint research from Rogers and Vision Critical and regularly explores connected Canadians' habits and views on technology. This latest Report focuses on the future of Internet connections - how the Internet is being used today and how Canadians will want to use it in the future.

Connected Canadians say that the Internet is essential to them today and they are prepared to make sacrifices for this important connection.

Important to their everyday lives

Today, those surveyed say they are using the Internet to connect with family and friends (98 per cent), follow the news (97 per cent), do their personal banking and manage their finances (94 per cent), research health issues and symptoms (93 per cent) and watch movies and television (92 per cent).

And they would sacrifice a lot before they'd give up their Internet connections. Thirty-four per cent would give up alcohol, 31 per cent would go without chocolate and 27 per cent would skip coffee. What they wouldn't sacrifice? Only six per cent would give up regular sex, four per cent would go without daily bathing and four per cent would choose the Internet over personal contact with others.

Canadian technology users expect the Internet to be even more important in their daily lives in the future.

Expecting great things from the Internet

Healthier living: More than half (51%) say they would make better decisions about diet and exercise if technology would allow them to track their vitals, such as blood sugar level, heart rate and cholesterol level, while 57 per cent want a diagnosis by connecting with their doctor online.

Honey, the fridge says we're out of milk: Thirty-seven per cent (47 per cent of 18-24 year olds) say 'smart' appliances would help them manage their households better with 44 per cent of men believing this vs. 30 per cent of women.

Checking freshness and saving money: Fifty-six per cent want real-time access on their mobile devices to information on grocery store items, such as origin, ingredients and how long it's been on the shelf. Sixty per cent would prefer to shop at a store that enables them to use their mobile device for price comparisons, with 64 per cent of men interested in this option vs. 54 per cent of women.

Wanted: tech-savvy employers: Overall, those surveyed want to work for tech savvy companies. Sixty per cent of all surveyed would consider leaving a job to work for a company that allows them to work from anywhere.

Downloading information directly into the brain: Many of those surveyed have creative ways for how future Internet experiences may make their lives easier and better. Ideas included downloading information directly into the brain, automating road traffic to eliminate the need for human drivers and virtual reality phone calls that would assimilate personal contact.

"Canadians expect great things from the Internet. So we are investing in our networks while also introducing innovative, next generation products and services to help our customers realize world-leading Internet experiences that make their lives better," said Switzman.

About the survey
From April 13^th to April 15^th 2012, an online survey was conducted among 1,010 randomly selected adult Canadians who own a smartphone and are connected to the Internet. All were Angus Reid Forum panelists. The margin of error—which measures sampling variability—is +/- 3.1%, nineteen times out of twenty. The results have been statistically weighted according to region and gender. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.

VANCOUVER, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ - TELUS Corporation's first quarter 2012 revenue was $2.6 billion, an increase of four per cent over last year. The increase was generated by nearly six per cent growth in wireless revenue and two per cent growth in wireline revenue, both driven by strong data growth.

In the wireless segment, the company added 63,000 postpaid wireless customers in the first quarter as strong smartphone adoption resulted in wireless data revenue growth of 36 per cent. Notably, TELUS reported industry leading wireless average revenue per unit (ARPU) and subscriber churn metrics. ARPU increased by 1.7 per cent - the sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Blended monthly subscriber churn decreased 15 basis points (bps) year-over-year to 1.55 per cent, reflecting lower churn on smartphones, the success of retention investments and a customer friendly marketing and service orientation. These industry leading metrics contributed to strong 13 per cent growth in wireless EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, and depreciation).

In the wireline segment, TELUS added 44,000 TV customers this quarter to bring its total subscriber base to just over 550,000 - up 54 per cent from year ago. When combined with attracting new high-speed Internet subscribers, the company generated wireline data revenue growth of 13 per cent. However, due to aggressive competitive activity and wireless substitution, access lines losses accelerated and underlying (adjusted) wireline EBITDA was down seven per cent.

Consolidated first quarter EBITDA was up more than two per cent from a year ago and for the first time, surpassed $1.0 billion. Adjusted EBITDA (excluding items detailed in footnote 2) was up more than 4 per cent.

Net income and earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter were $348 million and $1.07, respectively, representing year-over-year growth of approximately six per cent each.

Free cash flow more than doubled to $358 million this quarter - up by $196 million over the same period a year ago. This was due primarily to lower discretionary contributions made to defined benefit pension plans, lower restructuring payments and higher adjusted EBITDA.