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CTV Sci-Fi Channel
CTV Sci-Fi Channel
CTV Sci-Fi Channel 2019.svg
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNational
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerBell Media
Sister channelsCTV
CTV Drama Channel
CTV Comedy Channel
CTV Life Channel
CTV News Channel
CTV 2
Z
History
LaunchedOctober 17, 1997; 23 years ago (1997-10-17)
Former namesSpace (1997-2019)
Links
Websitewww.ctv.ca/sci-fi
Availability
Cable
Available on most Canadian cable systemsChannel number varies
Satellite
Bell Satellite TVChannel 627 (SD)
Channel 1746 (HD)
Shaw DirectChannel 528 (SD)
Channel 275 87 (HD)
Belt TelevisionChannel 45 (HD)
Channel 46 (SD)
IPTV
Bell Aliant Fibe TVChannel 209 (SD)
Channel 425 (HD)
Bell Fibe TVChannel 627 (SD)
Channel 1627 (HD)
Bell MTSChannel 122 (SD)
Channel 1122 (HD)
Optik TVChannel 392 (HD)
Channel 9392 (SD)
SaskTelChannel 72 (SD)
Channel 372 (HD)
VMediaChannel 281 (HD)
ZazeenChannel 100 (HD)

CTV Sci-Fi Channel (formerly known as Space) is a Canadian English language specialty channel owned by Bell Media. The channel primarily broadcasts speculative fiction and related programming. The network's original slogan was The Imagination Station, which for several years continued to be used informally by its fans. The channel launched on October 17, 1997.

History

Final logo of Space, used from 2013 to 2019

The channel was licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in 1996.[1] It debuted on October 17, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PT), as Space: The Imagination Station, launching under the ownership of CHUM Limited, airing the film Forbidden Planet, followed by a commentary on that film by author Robert J. Sawyer, followed by the film Mars Attacks!. The Sawyer commentary was the first example of the interstitial materials -- mostly produced by Mark Askwith -- that became SPACE's signature: short, snappy, mini-documentaries on science fiction and science topics shown between programs, collectively known as "SPACE Flow". Daily installments include Space News (formerly SPIN, for "Space Information and News").[2]

CTVglobemedia took over Space on June 22, 2007, as a result of a takeover of CHUM Limited.[] At the same time, the Citytv stations were sold to Rogers later that year. On October 22, 2010, Space relaunched with a living room design and CGI look; Their "swirl" symbol, which had gone modified into dome during the period. Ownership changed hands once again when on April 1, 2011, BCE Inc. gained 100% control of CTVglobemedia's non-publishing assets that it did not already own, placing Space under the ownership of Bell Media.[]

On February 8, 2011, the Reeves-Stevenses submitted a letter to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in support of an application by CTVglobemedia to renew the broadcasting license of Space.[3]

On July 6, 2011, a high definition simulcast of Space was launched.[4]

On March 4, 2013, Space introduced a new logo to coincide with the premiere of the channel's new original co-production Orphan Black. A Bell Media executive explained that the branding was designed to reflect upon the broadening of the sci-fi genre beyond outer space and "people in polyester onesies running around with taser guns", by portraying the new logo in the form of real-life objects with a "phenomenal twist" to symbolize the "space around you", by replacing the living room design from 2010.[5] Through Bell Media's acquisition of Astral Media, Space is now co-owned with the French-language science-fiction channel, Ztélé (since renamed Z).

On June 7, 2018 during the CTV upfronts, it was announced that Space would be rebranded as "CTV Sci-Fi", as part of a re-alignment of several Bell Media specialty channels under the CTV brand.[6] The following year, it was revealed the channel would rebrand as CTV Sci-Fi Channel on September 12, 2019.[7]

Programming

CTV Sci-Fi Channel's programming includes scripted television series and films primarily focused on the science fiction, fantasy, superhero fiction, horror, and paranormal genres. The channel has produced original series (including the daily newsmagazine Innerspace, and scripted dramas such as Orphan Black), as well as co-produced and acquired programming primarily from the U.S. Syfy cable network.

Current Programming

As of November 2020[8][9][10]

Original

Acquired

Upcoming programming

Former programming

Original

Acquired

Annual events

  • The Spacey Awards: Space previously presented its own awards called the Spacey Awards to the best in sci-fi, fantasy and horror films, TV series, and video games. Some of the awards are voted on by viewers and the others by Space.
  • Santa Claus Conquers the Martians: Aired for several years at Christmas.
  • The Twelve Days of Space-mas: Twelve days of marathons, either of popular Space programs or of similarly themed science-fiction or fantasy movies. This usually includes the Doctor Who Christmas Special on Christmas Day.

References

  1. ^ Decision CRTC 96-605 CRTC 1996-09-04
  2. ^ Space: The Imagination Station launch (incomplete), October 17, 1997
  3. ^ "Intervention Documents". services.crtc.gc.ca.
  4. ^ SPACE HD to Launch July 6
  5. ^ "Bell Media's Space gets a new look". Marketing Magazine. Retrieved 2013.
  6. ^ "Magnum P.I. reboot, new Jann Arden comedy on CTV's fall lineup". Toronto Star. Retrieved .
  7. ^ "Upfronts '19: Bell Media finalizes specialty rebrands". Media in Canada. June 5, 2019. Retrieved 2019.
  8. ^ https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/tv/ctv-sci-fi/
  9. ^ https://www.ctvscifi.ca/shows/
  10. ^ https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings/stations/ctv-scifi/153
  11. ^ TrekMovie Staff (June 23, 2020). "'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Coming To CTV Sci-Fi Channel And Crave In Canada". TrekMovie.com. United States: SciFanatic Network. Archived from the original on June 26, 2020. Retrieved 2020.
  12. ^ "Raised by Wolves". CTV.ca.
  13. ^ "Raised by Wolves Premieres September 3". CTV.ca.
  14. ^ "The Future is Now. Ridley Scott's New HBO Max Original Series, RAISED BY WOLVES, Debuts September 3 on Crave". BellMedia.Ca. 25 August 2020. RAISED BY WOLVES will also reach television audiences exclusively on CTV Sci-Fi with a sneak-peak season premiere, Thursday Sept. 3 at 9:30p.m. ET. The season will continue to unfold Fridays at 9 p.m. ET beginning September 4.
  15. ^ "Raised by Wolves Premieres September 3". YouTube.Com. 25 August 2020. Director Ridley Scott's new series Raised by Wolves premieres September 3 on CTV Sci-Fi Channel
  16. ^ https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/tv/ctv-sci-fi/resident-alien/
  17. ^ https://mediaincanada.com/2019/06/05/upfronts-19-bell-media-finalizes-rebrand-of-four-specialty-networks/
  18. ^ "Bell Media cancels shows 'Daily Planet' and 'Innerspace,' lays off 17 positions". The London Free Press. 2018-05-24. Retrieved .
  19. ^ "SPACECAST.COM". 2004-12-30. Archived from the original on 2004-12-30.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  20. ^ "Cosplay Melee - Bell Media". www.bellmedia.ca. Archived from the original on 2017-06-21.
  21. ^ "Superman Prequel Series Krypton Is Coming To Space In 2018". www.space.ca.

External links

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