(22 December 2005 8:00 pm)

MUMBAI: After launching NDTV 24x7 in Canada recently, the Asian Television Network International Limited (ATN) has launched three more channels on Canada's digital satellite service provider Bell ExpressVu.

Sony Entertainment Television Asia (Set Asia), ATN-ARY, CBN (Commonwealth Broadcasting Network) were launched in Canada on 21 December.

On ATN, Sony will feature world television premiers of some of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters and will also bring properties like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, Indian Idol, Fame Gurukul, CID, Femina Miss India and the Film Fare Awards.

ATN/ARY Digital will bring Urdu language family television entertainment from Pakistan to viewers in Canada, including popular sitcoms, serials and highly interactive lifestyle and music programs, talk shows and religious programs.

CBN, on the other hand, will have World Class Cricket and Caribbean programming. Cricket includes both live and rebroadcast of matches from Australia, England, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa and New Zealand.

ATN operates 12 channels in Canada and is a publicly listed company, has programming alliances with leading international broadcasters. ATN is also the largest promoter and distributor of World Class Cricket across Canada.

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