SUPER CHANNEL BLOG

Once upon a time: four simple words that took us out of the everyday and into a realm of imagination. Whether it was an escape into that world as a child or discovering these places as an adult, stories remain a special part of us all. Perhaps we are drawn to a particular element, such as a place we would like to see, or a character that reflects who we would like to be. From words on a page to words spoken aloud, we can be transformed by the connective power of these narratives.

Long before the ocean views and distinctive O’Brien home reaches our screens, there are countless hours devoted to crafting the heartfelt stories that we encounter on Chesapeake Shores. The creative individuals that form this team work to build a connection to the characters that’s strong enough to leave a noticeable absence between episodes. Executive Producer and Showrunner Michael Berns is a key member who transforms words into stories and stories into scripts. The journeys of the characters on Chesapeake Shores are written to engage the audience, tugging at our emotions and placing ourselves within the situations or relationships that we see before us.

Tuning into Chesapeake Shores each week offers viewers a chance to be part of a larger family. Whether the O’Briens are sitting around the table, or chatting around the campfire, Chessies (fans of the show) feel like they’ve pulled up a chair right next to them, immersed in the latest stories of this endearing, modern family. The stories would not be as complex or complete without additional characters involving the supporting cast, from occasional roles to one time appearances.

Hello Canadian Hearties!

Love a good spy thriller? You're not alone. Ever since Homeland premiered 7 years ago, it has consistently been both a critic and fan favourite. It has also remained one of the top series on Super Channel, and it's not hard to understand why. The show has continued to evolve throughout its 7 seasons, and manages to remain exciting, unpredictable and relevant today.

In 2017, the world was introduced to a revolutionary new elimination style boxing tournament with 2 divisions (super middleweight & cruiserweight), each competing for their share of the $50 million purse and the Muhammad Ali trophy, the greatest prize in boxing. Only Super Channel brought all 8 quarter-final matches to Canadians and now in 2018, we set to finish what we started with continued exclusive live broadcasts of the semifinals and finals.

Who doesn't love Sunday, right? It's the perfect day to rest, relax and enjoy some together time. If you're like me, that usually includes some TV time too.

Wow, hard to believe another year is coming to a close. It's been a busy one for us here at Super Channel. We've seen some pretty significant changes to our service in 2017 – including the additions of Vault – our channel of fan favourite films, and Ginx – Canada's only 24-hour esports channel.

Technically speaking, I am a millennial. Millennials have a sordid reputation on the internet, and according to many are responsible for the beginning of the decline of civilization – but that’s an argument for another day. Millennials are typically categorized as being born in the early 1980’s and ending around the early 2000’s. So, whether you’re 17 years old, or nearly 40 – we have a bit in common.

On November 2, we celebrate 10 years of Super Channel Part Deux. You may not realize that there is a relationship between the Super Channel that launched in 1983 and the Super Channel that launched in 2007. The Allard family of Edmonton were the original owners of Super Channel and received the license in 2006 to launch a new national pay television service.