Corus announces two new lifestyle networks after Rogers scoops Food Network and HGTV
Lifestyle Corus Entertainment's co-leader says the broadcaster is confident its two new lifestyle brands can "compete and win" against Food Network and HGTV after losing both networks' Canadian content rights to Rogers Communications Inc. Flavour Network and Home Network will launch Dec. 30, offering a blend of original Canadian programming and international content acquired through new and expanded licensing agreements. They will replace the current channel positions of Food Network Canada and HGTV Canada next year and air original shows that were meant for those networks."From adversity comes creativity and can sometimes come greatness," Troy Reeb, Corus co-CEO said in an interview Wednesday, adding that the broadcaster conceived of the new networks "under a deadline" after Rogers scooped the rights to two of its key brands...