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Blue Ant Media has partnered with TELUS to launch its FAST channels, HauntTV and TotalCrime on TELUS’ entertainment platforms. As a companion to Canada’s specialty TV channel T+E, known for its paranormal programming, the partnership brings Canadians nationwide access to a curated selection of supernatural and crime programming that caters to niche, high-interest audiences.

HauntTV and TotalCrime are now available through the TELUS TV+ app for all Optik TV Stream+ subscribers.

“HauntTV and TotalCrime are now live on TELUS’ entertainment platforms, marking Blue Ant Media’s first entry on the TELUS platform for its free streaming portfolio,” says Andrew Irwin, SVP, Content Distribution & Partnerships, Blue Ant Media. “Building on the success of T+E, our paranormal specialty channel, this partnership expands our footprint in Canada, offering audiences more ways to indulge in paranormal and true crime programming on a trusted national platform.”

“We’re excited to partner with Blue Ant Media and reinforce our commitment to delivering diverse, high-quality entertainment experiences that cater to the unique interests of our customers,” says Jacob Pullia, Director, Content, Strategy & Development, TELUS. “By expanding free streaming content with these compelling paranormal and true crime channels, we’re giving Optik TV and Stream+ subscribers even more reason to enjoy TELUS’ industry-leading entertainment services.”

HauntTV brings a curated lineup of paranormal programming to TELUS, including full-season runs of "Hotel Paranormal" (20x60’), narrated by Dan Aykroyd, "Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life" (16x60’), and "Paranormal Survivor" (50x60’).

On TotalCrime, Canadians will have access to true crime series such as "How I Caught the Killer" (S4 10x60’), "Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders" (1x120’), and "Murder: Fight for the Truth" (10x60’).