Red Hot TV (Canadian TV channel)

Red Hot TV
Red Hot TV logo
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNational
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Programming
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerTen Broadcasting
Sister channelsExxxtasy TV
Penthouse TV
Skinemax HD
History
LaunchedDecember 1, 2003
Former namesX Channel (2003–2006)
Red Light District TV (2006–2008)
Links
WebsiteRed Hot TV

Red Hot TV is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel that broadcasts adult entertainment material, primarily consisting of pornographic films, with a focus on couples-oriented programming sourced from various adult film studios including original Canadian content. The channel is owned by Ten Broadcasting, a company owned by Stuart Duncan (80.01%) and LFP Video Inc. (19.99%).

History

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In December 2000, Ten Broadcasting Inc. was granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a television channel called TEN – Channel 2, described as "a national English-language Category 2 specialty television service devoted to adult entertainment programming, including adult entertainment films, talk shows, phone-in shows and other programming on the theme of sexuality."[1]

The channel was launched on December 1, 2003 on Rogers Cable as X Channel. In 2006, the channel was renamed Red Light District TV. The channel was once again renamed, this time on August 1, 2008 as Red Hot TV.[2]

Theme nights

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  • Monday: Red Hot Gone Wild
  • Tuesday Nights: Foreign Nights
  • Wednesday Nights: Amateur Nights
  • Thursday Nights: Titty Nights
  • Red Hot Fridays
  • Sunday Nights: Red Hot Classics

Slogans

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  • On weekday To Now Up Is Hot
  • "Turn Up The Heat"
  • "Life is Red Hot"

Logos

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2003 - 2006 2006 - 2008 2008–present

References

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  1. ^ Decision CRTC 2000-701 CRTC December 14, 2000
  2. ^ Red Light District TV Rebranding Mascon Cable news release August 21, 2008
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