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Rogers Media Television Announces New Mid-Season Specialty Programming Line Up

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Rogers Media Television Announces New Mid-Season Specialty Programming Line Up

(Toronto – December 16, 2010) Rogers Media Television today announced new programming line ups for specialty stations OLN, G4 and The Biography Channel.

Starting this January, catch the premiere of the animated sketch-comedy series MAD on G4 and Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal and Hoarders on The Biography Channel.

“We are excited to offer our viewers new and unique specialty programming like the Canadian premiere of MAD on G4,” commented Malcolm Dunlop, Executive Vice-President, Programming, Rogers Media Television.

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New Program Descriptions

MAD (Season 1) Wednesdays at 9 & 9:15pm ET/PT starting Wednesday, January 5

Inspired by the iconic MAD magazine, published by DC Comics, MAD is an animated sketch-comedy series that uses a twisted mix of humor and animation styles in order to pull back the curtain and expose the dirty truth behind movies, TV shows and games. Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs. Spy and other classic MAD icons are on board to help skewer the viewer, because no one and no thing is safe from MAD's barrage of pop culture parodies and punch lines.

The Biography Channel

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal (Season 1) Tuesdays at 10pm ET/PT starting Tuesday, January 4

Profiles children who live with the incredible secret of having psychic abilities. Feeling scared and isolated, these kids have nowhere to turn...until now. Help is on the way in the form of psychic/mediums Chip Coffey, Chris Fleming and Kim Russo, who themselves grew up with these senses, along with licensed psychotherapist Edy Nathan, who has more than 20 years experience.In this intense journey, the experts draw on their own personal experiences, training and unique outlook on life to bring together these troubled kids and teach them how to harness their abilities and show them they're not alone in this world.

Hoarders (Season 1) Monday to Friday at 10pm ET/PT starting Monday, January 31

Hoarders is a fascinating look inside the lives of people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of personal crisis. From the outside their homes look normal, but inside these families are struggling. From newspapers to bags of new clothing, each person has latched on to something different and can't seem to let go. In each episode, Hoarders will enlist the help of a therapist, a professional organizer or a cleaning crew who will guide the hoarders through the clean-up process and give them the tools they need to keep their behavior in check.

The Biography Channel is a specialty television station in Canada that showcases real people, real drama, 24-hours a day. Distinct programming blocks (Our Stories, Famous Faces, The A-List and Celebreality) offer an entertaining mix of biographies, reality series, documentaries and films; giving viewers behind-the-scenes and up close and personal access to today’s hottest celebrities, movers and shakers and pop culture icons. Available to digital cable and satellite customers, The Biography Channel in Canada is owned by Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For more information visit www.thebiographychannel.ca. Follow Bio on Twitter @bio_canada.

G4 is a digital television station in Canada that connects young adults to the latest in entertainment, gaming, pop culture and technology. It's the ultimate destination for animated and live action comedy series as well as access to behind-the-scenes previews and reviews of leading edge events and trends. Owned by Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company, G4 is available by subscription on digital cable and satellite. For more information about G4 visit www.G4TechTV.ca. Follow G4 on Twitter @G4Canada.

OLN is a specialty television station in Canada offering viewers a one-stop destination for adrenaline pumping action and adventure entertainment. From original Canadian hit reality, adventure, and travel series (Mantracker and Survivorman) to hit US acquired programming (Ghost Hunters and MonsterQuest). OLN takes viewers on intense, rugged journeys across Canada and around the world. OLN is a part of Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For more information visit www.OLN.ca. Follow OLN on Twitter @OLNCanada.

Media contact:

Meghan Hardy, Rogers Media Television, 416.764.3197, Meghan.hardy@rci.rogers.com

Veronica Logue, Rogers Media Television, 416.764.3195, veronica.logue@rci.rogers.com