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TLN Media Group at FSSF Menton Day Luncheon

Every year on December 5th, Menton Day is celebrated in honour of the 1st Special Service Force of WWII; a joint Canadian-American unit activated in 1942 and a significant factor in the history of military special operations. TLN Media Group attended the FSSF Menton Day Luncheon as a proud media partner, presenting its original Made in Canada production, Montecassino: The Indestructible Abbey. TMG is dedicated to supporting our veterans and committed to developing original productions that tell the stories of Canada’s multicultural communities.

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TLN Media Group Launches New Distribution Company

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TLN Media Group Launches New Distribution Company

Multilingual Original Content Catalogue of 300+ Episodes Features Made in Canada Programming

 

(Toronto – December 12, 2019) – TLN Media Group (TMG), Canada’s leading multilingual media company continues to make big moves with the launch of its new distribution company, TMG Worldwide Media Distribution Inc.

TMG Worldwide Media Distribution represents a Made in Canada multilingual programming catalogue featuring a variety of genres ranging from lifestyle and travel to documentary features, dramas, comedies and children’s series.  The offering is multilingual including English, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Tagalog/Filipino shows with more languages to come. The catalogue includes over 300 episodes of original content with 43 new TV and digital media projects in production.

The announcement comes during a busy year. Original TV channel TLN TV, which launched as “Telelatino” in 1984, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. And earlier this year in March, TLN Media Group became a fully independent media company.

The TMG Worldwide Media Distribution catalogue features recently completed titles including:

ENGLISH: Opening Sicily, a sumptuous six-part food and travel exploration series with culinary personalities Rob Rossi and Craig Harding. Discover the most seductive regions in Italy that have been luring travellers for decades, including Palermo, Catania, Messina, Vizzini, Occhipinti and Mount Etna.

SPANISH: Additional episodes of My Name Is Ripley (Mi Nombre es Ripley), a children’s language learning series starring an adorable French bulldog named Ripley.

ITALIAN: Ortona: The Canadian Stalingrad (La Stalingrado Canadese), a moving documentary featuring the historic Battle of Ortona during WWII as recounted by the last living Italian-Canadian survivors.

Click Here to view the TMG Worldwide Media Distribution catalogue or visit tlnoriginals.com.



For additional information contact:
Bruna Aloe, Senior Director of Communications & Marketing | 416.744.5745| [email protected]

 

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About TMG Worldwide Media Distribution Inc.
TMG Worldwide Media Distribution Inc. represents hundreds of episodes of unique and culturally significant Made in Canada multilingual programming produced by or with the participation of TLN Media Group. The catalogue includes all genres, with a focus on lifestyle series, documentary features and children’s series. www.tlnoriginals.com

 

About TLN Media Group
TLN Media Group (TMG) is Canada’s most influential multicultural media company, connecting cultures on television, online and in communities through storytelling and shared experiences and reaching millions of Canadians across the country. A leader in supporting and developing Canadian multiculturalism, TMG produces, commissions and distributes many unique and culturally significant TV and digital programs each year on various platforms in Canada and worldwide. As a broadcaster since 1984, TMG’s flagship channel TLN TV has evolved into an English language multiculturally rich TV channel. TMG operates Canada’s most widely distributed foreign language TV channels led by Spanish language Univision Canada and in Italian Mediaset Italia Canada. Additional Italian channels include Telebimbi for kids and TGCOM24 news network. The family of Spanish channels also includes Teleniños children’s channel and a group of 4 specialized foreign services; Cinelatino, Wapa TV, Television Dominicana and CentroAmerica TV. TMG also operates EuroWorld Sport TV. TMG is active in producing and promoting experiential events and festivals. www.tlnmediagroup.com

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Tis the Season for Peace, Joy, Health… PLUS Soccer, Food, Music and Movies on TLN TV!

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Tis the Season for Peace, Joy, Health…
PLUS Soccer, Food, Music and Movies on TLN TV!

 

(Toronto – December 11, 2019) – Make your holidays merry and bright this year with TLN Television’s month-long festive programming lineup! From savoury lifestyle specials to your favourite holiday concerts and films to TLN soccer weekends, get in the spirit of the season and ring in the New Year with Yuletide pride!

Festive Food Specials: It’s the most delicious time of the year with a lineup of delectable specials featuring new holiday series, The Best Christmas Food Ever with celebrity chefs Catherine Fulvio and Paul Ainsworth from 8th to 23rd, every night at 8pm/et.And enjoy some seasonal cheer with TLN favourite, Lidia Bastianich as she invites six celebrity guests of different ethnic backgrounds to her holiday table to exchange culinary customs in Lidia Celebrates America: Home for the Holidays featuring: award winning actors Christopher Walken, Rita Moreno and Ann Curry, television journalist, host and model Padma Lakshmi and celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson.

MORE Mucho Movies: Christmas comes early with a daily double feature of TLN’s favourite films, starting Dec. 20th to Jan. 5th, every night at 9P/et plus enjoy Mucho Movie weekends throughout December every Fri-Sun Starting at 9P/et

TLN Soccer Weekends: Kick-off the last month of 2019 with over two dozen SERIE A soccer matches with Italian League soccer coverage EVERY weekend

Holiday Cheer Concerts: Rock around the Christmas tree this season with 28 music concerts, including premieres of Placido Domingo 50 Year Gala at the Arena di Verona, Dolce Vita with Jonas Kaufmann at the Walduhne Berlin and Yanni Live at the Acropolis. And back by popular demand, the return of holiday favourites featuring Bocelli, Pavarotti, Il Volo and Santana to ring in the New Year, every Sunday in December at 6P/et and ALL-DAY marathon specials on Dec 24th/ 25th and Dec. 31st /Jan. 1st.

New Year, New You Special: Join TLN personality Michela Chiappa in a NEW longevity special, How to Live to 100, airing on Sunday Jan. 5th at 8P/et

 

Click here to view the complete holiday highlights

 

Tune in to TLN TV all month long – LIMITED TIME FREE PREVIEW on now across Canada.

For additional information contact:
Bruna Aloe, Senior Director of Communications & Marketing | 416.744.5745| [email protected]

 

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About TLN Television
TLN is the English-language specialty TV channel that adds colour to life through a rainbow of culturally connected programming and initiatives. The TLN lineup delights mainstream appetites for rich multicultural lifestyle and entertainment programming.  From international music specials and sports, exclusive and original food and travel series, to blockbuster films and unique original productions, TLN entertains and inspires a colourful life.   TLN is part of the TLN Media Group family of channels.

 

About TLN Media Group
TLN Media Group is Canada’s most influential multicultural media company, connecting cultures on television, online and in communities through storytelling and shared experiences. In addition to TLN, its flagship English-language channel, the company also offers Canada’s most widely distributed foreign language television channels led by #1 Spanish language channel Univision Canada and #1 Italian language channel Mediaset Italia. Additional Italian channels include TeleBimbi and TGCOM24. The family of Spanish channels is made up of TeleNiños and a group of four leading foreign services: Cinelatino, Wapa TV, Television Dominicana and CentroAmerica TV. TLN also operates English-language specialty channel EuroWorld Sport. A leader in supporting and developing Canadian multiculturalism. TLN Media Group produces and commissions hundreds of unique and culturally significant Canadian-made programs each year.

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TLN Media Group Welcomes Canada’s New Minister of Canadian Heritage

As Canada's leading multicultural media company, had the opportunity to attend the welcome reception for newly appointed Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault. TMG host Camila Gonzalez speaks with Minister Guilbeault about the changing landscape of Canadian media and the importance of celebrating diversity and inclusion.

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13th Annual TD 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadian Awards

TLN Media Group congratulates all of the winners at this year's TD 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadian Awards. We take great pride in celebrating Canada's growing Latin community and their ongoing efforts to make a difference and motivate others to achieve success. A special ¡Felicitaciones! to TLN Media Group President Aldo Di Felice who was recognized at this year’s ceremony for his unwavering commitment to Hispanic Canadians and his decades long career as a leader in the multicultural media industry.

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The 37th Annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards

TLN Media Group celebrated the 37th Annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and today’s business leaders. The gala honours entrepreneurs and the best of the province’s business community. TLN Media Group proudly partners with the OCC to recognize the success of the nominees and winners as they endeavour to create jobs and opportunities in Ontario.

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Smiles of Innocence Charity Gala 2019

Smiles of Innocence Charity Gala 2019 | TLN Connects

A longstanding champion of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), TLN Media Group is honoured to be an annual supporter of the Smiles of Innocence Memorial Charity Gala – a leading community based fundraising group for SickKids Foundation for over 22 years and raising over $4M to date.

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TLN Media Group Presents EXCLUSIVE Canadian Broadcast of the 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards

TLN Media Group Presents EXCLUSIVE Canadian broadcast of the
20th Annual LATIN GRAMMY Awards®
Thursday, November 14, LIVE from Las Vegas


Red Carpet 7P/et on Univision Canada
Awards Show 8P/et on Univision Canada and TLN TV

 

TORONTO, ON – (November 12, 2019) – TLN Media Group is rolling out the red carpet for the biggest night in Latin Music with the network’s exclusive Canadian broadcast of the 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards LIVE from Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The 20th anniversary celebration will air LIVE Thursday November 14 on Univision Canada and TLN TV, both currently on FREE PREVIEW for music lovers across Canada to enjoy!

This can’t-miss TV event includes the star-studded, one-hour Live red-carpet coverage on Canada’s #1 Spanish channel, Univision Canada at 7P/et featuring highlights with TLN Media Group host and music expert Camila Gonzalez Live in Vegas, and the three-hour awards show on both Univision Canada and TLN networks at 8P/et.

Stay connected on Univision Canada and TLN TV social channels as Camila gives viewers an inside look at the nominees, performances, fashion and the latest Latin music gossip throughout the Live broadcasts. Plus catch special ‘Best of Latin Grammys’ segments with Camila during the Encore Broadcast on Sunday, November 17 at Noon/et on Univision Canada.

The awards will be hosted by three-time Latin GRAMMY® winner, Ricky Martin as well as internationally acclaimed actresses Roselyn Sánchez and Paz Vega. Nominees include J Balvin, Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Camila Cabello, Daddy Yankee, Rosalía, Nicky Jam and more. Canadian artist Alessia Cara is also up for two nominations for her collaboration on the hit record “Querer Mejor” with Colombian rocker, Juanes who has been named the Academy’s Person of The Year.

This year’s milestone awards ceremony is celebrating 20 years of excellence in the Latin Music industry and will feature performances by Bad Bunny, Alessia Cara, Paula Arenas, Sebastián Yatra, Natalia Jiménez and more.

TLN Television and Univision Canada present the 20th Annual LATIN GRAMMY Awards®
EXCLUSIVE Canadian Broadcast, Thursday, November 14
Red Carpet 7P/et LIVE on Univision Canada
LIVE Awards Show 8P/et on Univision Canada and TLN TV

Encore Broadcasts:
TLN TV – Saturday, November 16 at 1:30P/et
Univision Canada – Sunday, November 17 at Noon/et

Visit univision.ca for more information.

For more information contact:
Bruna Aloe | Senior Director of Communications & Marketing | 416.744.5745│[email protected]

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TLN Media Group Pays Homage to Canada’s Veterans with TV Premieres of Original Canadian Documentaries

(TORONTO, ON – November 6, 2019) – TLN Media Group remembers and pays tribute to Canada’s history and those who have defended our country with the exclusive presentation of three TLN Original Productions, airing Sunday, November 10th on TLN Television and Monday November 11th on Mediaset Italia.  Both TV channels are currently available on FREE PREVIEW across Canada.

The three feature presentations highlight TLN Media Group’s longstanding commitment to original Made in Canada content and are part of the network’s “I Remember” series which chronicles and captures the firsthand accounts of Italian Canadians as children of war during WWII.  Each documentary will be broadcast in Italian with English subtitles on TLN TV and in Italian on Mediaset Italia Canada.

Each exclusive Canadian TV broadcast is also complemented by an extensive digital media site featuring bonus behind-the-scenes video, photos, tributes and more.

1943: Operation Husky – The Canadian Landing in Sicily
(1943: Operazione Husky – Lo Sbarco Canadese in Sicilia)
A 90 minute documentary providing a chronological exploration of Canadian troops in WWII and their vital victory in Sicily Produced in collaboration with Colombian-Canadian Jaime Escallon Buraglia of Lulo Films. READ MORE

Sunday Nov. 10 | 5PM on TLN TV (Italian with English Subtitles)
Monday Nov. 11 | 10:30PM on Mediaset Italia (Italian Language)
operationhusky.ca  | operazionehusky.com

Montecassino: The Indestructible Abbey (Montecassino L’Abbazia Indistruttibile)
An award-winning documentary produced in collaboration with Montreal-based Anthony Sarracco of Rebellion Films that tells the moving story of the historic Battle of Monte Cassino, one of the most significant military operations of WWII.  READ MORE

Sunday Nov. 10 | 6:30PM on TLN TV (Italian with English Subtitles)
Monday Nov. 11 | 8:30PM on Mediaset Italia (Italian Language)
abbaziadimontecassino.ca  | abbaziadimontecassino.com

Ortona: The Canadian Stalingrad (Ortona: La Stalingrado Canadese)
A documentary featuring the historic Battle of Ortona during WWII as recounted by the last living Italian-Canadian survivors produced in collaboration with Montreal-based Anthony Sarracco of Rebellion Films. READ MORE

Sunday Nov. 10 | 7:30PM on TLN TV (Italian with English Subtitles)
Monday Nov. 11 | 9:30PM on Mediaset Italia (Italian Language)

 

For more information, contact: Bruna Aloe, Senior Director of Communications & Marketing | 416.744.5745 | [email protected]

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TLN Media Group Attends TD Hispanic Heritage Month Reception

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, TD invited TLN Media Group to attend their 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month Reception to celebrate diversity and inclusion among the Hispanic community in Toronto. Through TLN Media Group's ongoing commitment to diverse communities across Canada, we are proud partners with TD Bank Group and their culturally connected community initiatives including our annual partnership for the TD Welcome to Canada Literacy Program and TD Salsa in Toronto, featuring the TD Salsa on St. Clair festival.