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{{Infobox Network |
#REDIRECT [[G4techTV (Canada)]]
network_name = G4techTV |
network_logo = [[Image:G4techTV_Canada.png|150px]]|
country = {{CAN}}|
network_type = [[Digital cable]] [[specialty channel]]|
available = National|
owner = [[Rogers Communications|Rogers]] (66.67% & managing partner)<br>[[G4 Media]] (33.33%)|
key_people = |
launch_date = [[September 7]], [[2001]]|
past_names = TechTV Canada |
website = [http://www.g4techtv.ca www.g4techtv.ca]|
}}
'''G4techTV Canada''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[Category 1 channels (Canada)|category 1]] [[digital cable]] [[television channel]] co-owned by [[Rogers Media]] and [[G4 Media]] [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ownership/cht181.pdf]. Its programming is devoted to the technology genre including [[computers]], [[internet]], [[video games]] and more.

==History==
Licensed as ''TechTV Canada'' by the [[CRTC]] on [[November 24]], [[2000]]; it launched under the same name on [[September 7]], [[2001]] as a joint venture between Rogers Media (33.34%), [[Shaw Communications]] (33.33%) and [[TechTV]] (33.33%). On [[May 28]], [[2004]], it was renamed ''G4techTV Canada'' as a result of a merge between American cable services TechTV and [[G4 (TV channel)|G4]] to become [[G4techTV]]. On [[February 15]], [[2005]], less than a year after the merger, American service G4techTV was renamed back to ''G4''. Thus far it is unknown why G4techTV Canada did not change its name to ''G4'' when its American counterpart and minority owner did. In [[June]] of [[2006]], Shaw Communications opted to sell its interest in the channel to Rogers Media.

==Distribution==
As a [[Category 1 channels (Canada)|category 1]] television service, it is mandatory for all [[digital cable]] and [[direct broadcast satellite]] providers in Canada to carry the channel that have the capicaty to do so.

G4techTV Canada is also broadcasted internationally in the [[Barbados]] market. The government-owned [[Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation]] in Barbados switched from providing the [[United States|American]]-based feed, in favour of the Canadian-based feed for its cable television network known as [[Multi-Choice TV (Barbados)|Multi-Choice TV]].

==Programming==
Although G4techTV Canada airs a large amount of G4 shows such as [[Attack of the Show!]], [[Cinematech]], [[X-Play]] and more; [http://www.g4techtv.ca/static/schedule.shtml its schedule] largely differs from its American counterpart due to the fact that G4 has been heading into a male orientated programming direction with less of an emphasis on gaming and technology and more on male general interests.

G4techTV Canada is home to ''[[Call for Help (television program)|Call for Help]]'' with [[Leo Laporte]]. The taping location was moved to the Rogers Media studios in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]] after the show was cancelled in the United States as a result of the merger. In Early 2007, Call for Help Production will be outsourced to Greedy Productions in [[Vancouver, Canada]]. On [[August 29]], [[2005]], ''Call for Help'' once again began airing in the United States on G4, but as of January 2006, Call for Help has been removed from the G4 lineup.

===Noted Programs===
* ''[[Anime Current]]'' (similar to ''[[Anime Unleashed]]'')
* ''[[Attack of the Show!]]'' (replaced ''[[The Screen Savers]]'')
* ''[[Beat The Geeks]]''
* ''[[Brainiac: Science Abuse]]''
* ''[[Call for Help (television program)|Call for Help]]
* ''[[Cheat! (television)|Cheat!]]''
* ''[[Cinematech]]''
* ''[[Digital Lifestyle]]''
* ''[[The Electric Playground]]''
* ''[[Filter]]''
* ''[[Game Makers]]''
* ''[[Gadgets and Gizmos]]'' (Future of series is unknown and to be announced).
* ''[[Icons (TV series)|Icons]]''
* ''[[Medical Intelligence]]''
* ''[[More Gadgets]]''
* ''[[Reviews on the Run]]''
* ''[[Tech Books]]''
* ''[[Torrent (TV Series)|Torrent]]''
* ''[[Web Gems]]''
* ''[[X-Play]]''

== Logos ==
<gallery>
Image:TechTV_Canada.jpg|Logo as TechTV
Image:G4techtv_old.png|Original logo as G4techTV
Image:G4techTV_Canada.png|Current logo
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[G4 (TV channel)|G4]]

==External links==
* [http://www.g4techtv.ca/ Official Site]
* [http://forums.g4tv.com/categories.cfm?catid=66 G4techTV Canada forum]

{{Rogers Communications}}

[[Category:G4 (television)]]
[[Category:Rogers Communications]]
[[Category:Canadian television networks]]

Revision as of 03:23, 9 January 2007

G4techTV
TypeDigital cable specialty channel
Country
 Canada
AvailabilityNational
OwnerRogers (66.67% & managing partner)
G4 Media (33.33%)
Launch date
September 7, 2001
Former names
TechTV Canada
Official website
www.g4techtv.ca

G4techTV Canada is a Canadian category 1 digital cable television channel co-owned by Rogers Media and G4 Media [1]. Its programming is devoted to the technology genre including computers, internet, video games and more.

History

Licensed as TechTV Canada by the CRTC on November 24, 2000; it launched under the same name on September 7, 2001 as a joint venture between Rogers Media (33.34%), Shaw Communications (33.33%) and TechTV (33.33%). On May 28, 2004, it was renamed G4techTV Canada as a result of a merge between American cable services TechTV and G4 to become G4techTV. On February 15, 2005, less than a year after the merger, American service G4techTV was renamed back to G4. Thus far it is unknown why G4techTV Canada did not change its name to G4 when its American counterpart and minority owner did. In June of 2006, Shaw Communications opted to sell its interest in the channel to Rogers Media.

Distribution

As a category 1 television service, it is mandatory for all digital cable and direct broadcast satellite providers in Canada to carry the channel that have the capicaty to do so.

G4techTV Canada is also broadcasted internationally in the Barbados market. The government-owned Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation in Barbados switched from providing the American-based feed, in favour of the Canadian-based feed for its cable television network known as Multi-Choice TV.

Programming

Although G4techTV Canada airs a large amount of G4 shows such as Attack of the Show!, Cinematech, X-Play and more; its schedule largely differs from its American counterpart due to the fact that G4 has been heading into a male orientated programming direction with less of an emphasis on gaming and technology and more on male general interests.

G4techTV Canada is home to Call for Help with Leo Laporte. The taping location was moved to the Rogers Media studios in Toronto, Canada after the show was cancelled in the United States as a result of the merger. In Early 2007, Call for Help Production will be outsourced to Greedy Productions in Vancouver, Canada. On August 29, 2005, Call for Help once again began airing in the United States on G4, but as of January 2006, Call for Help has been removed from the G4 lineup.

Noted Programs

Logos

See also

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