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G4techTV Canada granted exclusive broadcasting rights for Reviews on the Run and The Electric Playground
Jan 30, 2007
TORONTO, Jan. 30 /CNW/ - G4techTV Canada is pleased to announce it has been granted the exclusive broadcasting rights to Reviews on the Run and The Electric Playground, two of the network's hottest shows. Both shows are produced by Vancouver-based Greedy Productions Ltd. Founded in 1995, Greedy Productions is one of Canada's most innovative technology-focused television production companies. Reviews on the Run airs on G4techTV Canada on Fridays at 8:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. ET; Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. ET and Sundays at 9:30 p.m. ET. Electric Playground airs Wednesday to Thursday at 8:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. ET; Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET and Sunday at 10:00 p.m. "We are excited to offer exclusive cutting-edge programming for our viewers," said Tom Ayley, General Manager, G4techTV Canada. "Our new partnership with Greedy Productions is part of G4techTV Canada's commitment to providing our viewers with a wide variety of outstanding programming and the industry's leading technology experts. Not only does this partnership mean we are strengthening our programming line up, but we are also promoting the amazing production talent we have in Canada." The Electric Playground and Reviews on the Run were previously available on a variety of Canadian channels. "Working with our friends at G4TechTV Canada has been a dream since we launched on the network and we're honored to have their support," said Victor Lucas, co-host and executive producer of The Electric Playground and Reviews on the Run, "My team and I are extremely excited about taking this partnership and our shows to new heights." The Electric Playground is a Telly Award-winning show that goes on location and behind the scenes of the videogame industry to provide interviews with game developers, previews of upcoming games, industry news, technology features and celebrity gamer segments, as well as a look at the latest gadgets, toys and comics that gamers are interested in. Throw in a wacky sense of humor and some nifty special effects and you have a show that's as much fun to watch as games are to play. For more information on The Electric Playground, please visit: www.elecplay.com. Reviews on the Run provides viewers with a no-holds-barred opinion on the latest games and advises everyone from the casual gamer to the video game master on the hottest hardware on the market. Each episode features reviews of titles for the current gaming systems, as well as hardware, portable game reviews and tons of surprises. Viewers can get a look at the new games and gear and see what videogame experts and long time co-hosts, Victor Lucas and Tommy Tallarico, are saying about the latest developments in the always dynamic videogame industry. About G4techTV in Canada G4techTV Canada (formerly TechTV Canada) launched in September 2001. G4techTV is the one and only 24-hour television network that is plugged into every dimension of games, gear, gadgets and gigabytes. Co-owned by Comcast Corporation (G4 Media inc.) and Rogers Media Inc., the channel airs more than 24 original series. G4techTV is available on digital cable and satellite. For more information see www.g4techtv.ca.