Super Écran

Super Écran is a Canadian French-language premium television network owned by Bell Media.

Super Écran is a Canadian French-language premium television network owned by Bell Media. Launched on 1 February 1983 as Premier Choix: TVEC, it primarily broadcasts films without commercial breaks, along with selected television series and variety specials. The service is headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, and serves French-speaking audiences across Canada, particularly in Quebec.

Overview

Super Écran is a Canadian pay television service for French-speaking audiences. It focuses on recent films and selected television programming, and is marketed as an ad-free movie channel. The network is owned by Bell Media and based in Montréal, Quebec. Its slogan is "La télé des cinévores".

Programming

The channel mainly airs films, including recent theatrical releases, alongside some television series and special entertainment programs. It is known for showing films without advertising breaks. Historical and current descriptions note on-demand availability for subscribers and digital access through Bell-related services. Super Écran has multiple channel feeds, including high-definition versions.

Ownership and distribution

Super Écran is a division of Bell Media. It is offered through Canadian television distributors and has been integrated with Bell’s French-language streaming and on-demand ecosystem, including access through the Crave platform. The service is available in multiple formats, including 480i and 1080i.

History

The service launched on 1 February 1983 under the name Premier Choix: TVEC. It later became known as Super Écran. Over time, the network expanded to multiple feeds and high-definition broadcasting.