A-Channel News at 6 Closing Credits

A-Channel News at 6 closing credits

Its official, CTVglobemedia's A-Channel stations in Barrie, London, Ottawa, Wingham, Windsor and Victoria will be rebranded as "A" debuting Monday August 11, 2008. In additon ASN will also be rebranded as "A" and feature the full "A" lineup, and ACCESS Alberta will also feature the "A" line-up in certain primetime hours. the new "A" website will be http://www.aonline.ca. The "A" soft launch has already began in A-Channel's press releases and on the station's local newscasts known as "A-News".

About the "A" Schedule

The "A" schedule is a fresh, dynamic primetime line-up positioned to make its mark in Canada's two largest television markets while reaching new viewers in Atlantic Canada and Alberta. With 75% of weeknight primetime in simulcast, the "A" schedule features proven winners, critical favourites and the most-anticipated new programs of the fall.

The "A" schedule will be seen by a wider audience than ever before beginning this fall. CTV's ASN channel in Atlantic Canada will be rebranded as "A" and feature the full "A" line-up seen in Ontario and British Columbia. As well, Alberta's ACCESS channel will also feature the "A" line-up in certain primetime hours.

In addition to this fall's most-talked about programs, including Fringe, Eleventh Hour and The Mentalist, the "A" schedule features several of last season's breakout hits. The only new series from last season to break the Top 20, Private Practice (#19), moves to "A" along with mid-season hit Moment of Truth and Gossip Girl, last fall's #1 new series for teens.

The "A" schedule is also a critically acclaimed line-up of some of television's most well-reviewed programs, including Pushing Daisies, Mad Men and Samantha Who?, recently named by the Los Angeles Times as one of last season's breakthrough series. Also back for their sophomore seasons on "A" are Jonny Lee Miller in Eli Stone; primetime's newest soap opera, Dirty Sexy Money; and mid-season hit Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Homegrown comedies Robson Arms, Comedy Now! and Comedy Inc. round out "A"'s must-see line-up along with Two and a Half Men, Wife Swap, Don't Forget the Lyrics and the original user-generated video program, America's Funniest Home Videos.

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[AlexRampaul]

At the end of the program there should be a full screen CTVglobemedia banner.

[stevecurwin]

this was recorded before the CTVGLobemedia banner was added

[AlexRampaul]

Do you know what happened to the CHUM Television and/or CTVglobemedia credit?

[stevecurwin]

what do you mean by this

[PROFPOLAR]

why would they want to change ASN?

you do know that started in Halifax, right?

[stevecurwin]

CTV wants to expand "A" and they know ASN is a perfect fit as it is broadcast on cable and sateliite and will reach everyone in martitimes

[stevecurwin]

I heard from a A-Channel Station Manager that A-Channel and Asn will rebrand as A on August 10th 2008 but will recive there fall line up in september

[AlexRampaul]

At CTV's fall upfronts presentation on June 2 2008, ASN would be rebranded as "A" and feature the entire "A" line-up for the 2008-09television season.

[AlexRampaul]

That's what I'm assuming.

[AlexRampaul]

In addition ASN will also be rebranded as "A" as of August 10 2008 and carry the system's full lineup.