Red Hot TV is a

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that broadcasts

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material, primarily consisting of

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s, with a focus on couples-oriented programming sourced from various adult film studios including original Canadian content. The channel is owned by

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, a

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owned by Stuart Duncan (80.01%) and LFP Video Inc. (19.9%).

History

In December 2000, Ten Broadcasting Inc. was granted approval by the

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(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." The channel was launched on December 1, 2003 on

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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.Red Light District TV Rebranding
Mascon Cable news release August 21, 2008

Theme nights

*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

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

Logos

References

External links

* (Note: adult content) Canadian pornographic television channels Television channels and stations established in 2003 Digital cable television networks in Canada English-language television stations in Canada Commercial-free television networks 2003 establishments in Canada {{Canada-tv-station-stub