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AHA MEDIA films at the launch of TELUS customers the first to stay connected from the living room with Facebook on Optik TV
TELUS customers first to stay connected from the living room with Facebook on Optik TV
Vancouver, B.C. — TELUS is giving Western Canadians something new to “Like” about Optik TV. TELUS today introduced a new Facebook application on its Optik TV platform designed to provide customers convenient access to Facebook features and content without missing a second of their favorite TV shows. This innovative application is a Canadian first, and brings a whole new dimension to both TV watching and social media. Through “Share my View”, users are able to post what they’re watching on their Wall, creating a social TV viewing experience that brings their whole friends list into the picture.
“IPTV is the future of television, and with Optik TV the future is here at TELUS. We are committed to enabling a truly connected home, offering new ways for our Optik TV customers to stay connected and multitask while enjoying television, and to that end we plan to launch a number of applications this year,” said David Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer, TELUS. “TV applications are a great example of the power of Internet-enabled TV. This Facebook app brings social networking to the living room – it’s all about making TV viewing a social activity again, in an exciting new way.”
To promote the launch of this bold new TV app, TELUS has teamed up with Leonard Nimoy in an innovative marketing campaign that announces Facebook on Optik TV as “The Next Frontier of Social Networking.”
The application wraps part of the perimeter of the television screen, allowing users to enjoy their favorite Facebook features while simultaneously continuing to watch TV programming. Included in the Optik TV subscription, the Facebook application on Optik TV uses the standard remote control to allow customers to view status updates, activities and Wall posts, find a friend, and write messages on friends’ Walls. The application also offers the ability to view Facebook photo albums in slideshow mode to create a high-impact full screen presentation view of photos right on the TV.
TELUS Optik TV customers need only their current Facebook account and subscription to Optik Internet to take advantage of the Facebook application for TV.
The Facebook application was developed in partnership between TELUS and ES3, the premier developer of iTV (interactive television) applications for the award-winning Microsoft Mediaroom platform upon which Optik TV is based. “Applications for IPTV, such as the Facebook app, are key drivers in the evolution of TV and how consumers interact with the largest screen in the home,” said Doug Edwards, CEO, ES3. “I truly believe the Facebook application for Optik TV presents a clear view to the horizon of purely integrated social activities that can be tied with our TV viewing experiences.”
TELUS offers Optik TV in British Columbia and Alberta communities. TELUS is investing $1.3 billion in network infrastructure in B.C. and Alberta this year alone to increase Internet speeds, introduce Optik TV to more communities, and expand its wireless network.
Below is Sean Ruzicka speaking about TELUS introducing Facebook on Optik TV in Vancouver
Below is a photo a 3 second teaser video of Leonard Nimoy teaming up with TELUS to launch “The Next Frontier of Social Networking.”
Below is Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA excited about Facebook on Optik TV
SFU Woodwards Community Choir at Interurban Gallery in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
SFU Woodwards Community Choir recently met at Interurban Gallery in Vancouver Downtown Eastside with guidance from Vanessa Richards
Below is a photo of Peter Davies and Barb Goosehead
Below is a photo of Shane Turner, Peter Davies and Barb Goosehead
AHA MEDIA at the 25th anniversary of Tim Hortons Roll Up the Rim to Win event in Vancouver
Over 47 million prizes this year are what Canadians can look forward to winning from Tim Hortons during the 25th anniversary of Roll Up
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Roll Up, Tim Hortons partnered with Harris/Decima to conduct a survey to determine how many Canadians can roll their r’s. Surprisingly, only 56 per cent of Canadians can roll their r’s—who knew!
Some interesting stats found for Vancouver:
· 32% of British Columbians cannot roll their ‘r’
· Second highest percentage of Canadians who can roll their ‘r’ can be found in British Columbia-58%
· 25% of respondents in Vancouver felt those who speak Scottish would be best at rolling their ‘r’
· 26% of Vancouverites can roll their ‘r’ for a whole 6-10 seconds
Below is a photo and video of Dr. Allison Benner, a linguist and phonetician, who speaks about the art and science of rolling your r.
Below is a photo of Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA after he won a Free Coffee from Tim Hortons Roll Up
AHA MEDIA at Canadian Tire Hockey School Skills Camp with former Canucks Dave Babych and Garry Valk at Rogers Arena in Vancouver
On Sunday Feb 13, 2011 at Rogers Arena, young hockey players from Vancouver will learn skills straight from NHL Alumni – former Canucks Garry Valk and Dave Babych – as part of the Canadian Tire Hockey School Skills Camp. The Vancouver camp is one of a series of one-day training sessions taking place across Canada, designed in partnership with the NHL. The camps are presented by Canadian Tire Hockey School, a free online resource that provides kids, parents, coaches and fans with information about equipment, skills and training from the experts.
Canadian Tire Hockey School
Backgrounder
Canadian Tire, the NHL and Stanley Cup® Winner Jonathan Toews are proud to announce another Canadian hockey first, the Canadian Tire Hockey School, in partnership with the NHL. As Canada’s largest retailer of sporting equipment and a brand steeped in Canadian history, Canadian Tire is who Canadians trust for their first pair of skates, stick, helmet and pads. Over the past 90 years, Canadian Tire has equipped millions of first-time hockey players from head to toe.
Canadian Tire Hockey School – Canadiantirehockeyschool.ca
- In partnership with the NHL, Canadian Tire Hockey School (CTHS) will be the trusted resource for Canadian hockey players, parents, coaches and hockey fans.
- CTHS will deliver a full range of tips, drills, training and equipment advice that will help develop young players as they progress through their hockey career. For example:
o How to lace your skates/tape your stick
o Gear-fitting guide
o Hockey costs, expenses, nutrition
o Coaching and Leadership
o Skating tips, tricks and techniques from NHL experts
- Jonathan Toews, Stanley Cup® Champion and team captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, has joined Canadian Tire’s all-star team, as the founding member and official spokesperson of the CTHS. Jonathan will provide ongoing content based on his professional and minor hockey participation.
- Whether it’s to play on a backyard rink or advance in their local house league, CTHS offers practical insights into how to mentor, parent and become a well-rounded player.
- Through exclusive access to e-newsletters, articles and videos, CTHS will offer members fun and helpful content:
o Kids – Provide the training and information they need to build confidence and a lifelong enjoyment of the game
o Parents – Provide the knowledge, tools and confidence to be the role model for their children as they develop as hockey players
o Coaches – Provide a guide to developing young hockey players, including skills, drills, equipment, health and fitness information
o Fans – Provide a one-stop shop to support their hockey rituals, delivering relevant hockey content, tickets and promotions, and their favourite gear and merchandise
Further developing a grassroots connection in Canadian communities, Canadian Tire will launch the Canadian Tire Hockey School NHL Skills Camps. These unique Camps will provide lucky minor hockey players the opportunity to develop and grow their skills through on and off ice skill development sessions led by experienced NHL hockey experts, with appearances by NHL alumni and coaches. The first of six Canadian Tire Hockey School NHL Skills Camps during the 2010-2011 season will take place in Winnipeg, MB on September 21, 2010. Details for how to win the chance for your child to be a part of one of these exciting Camps will be available through http://www.canadiantirehockeyschool.ca in late August.
Kids, Parents, Coaches and Fans can sign up for Canadian Tire Hockey School by visiting CanadianTireHockeySchool.ca
Below are photos of Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA
AHA MEDIA’s review of The Eagle (2011 film) preview in Vancouver, Canada
AHA MEDIA recently attended the preview of the movie The Eagle in Vancouver, Canada
The Eagle is a film adaptation of the 1954 historical adventure novel The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff. Directed by Kevin Macdonald from a script by Jeremy Brock, the film is set in the 2nd century AD and tells of a young Roman officer’s search to discover the truth about the disappearance of his father’s legion in the north of Britain. The story is based on the legend of the Legio IX Hispana (Ninth Spanish Legion) which is alleged to have disappeared in Britain in around AD 117.
The film stars Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland, Mark Strong and Tahar Rahim. Filming began on 24 August 2009 and took place in Hungary and Scotland. The film is a United Kingdom and United States co-production. It will be released on 11 February 2011 in the USA through Focus Features, and on 25 March 2011 in the UK.
Below are photos of Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA at The Eagle preview
Below is Ron Sander and Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA
A very historically accurate movie along the lines of the movie King Arthur and set almost in the same time period and same local. Channing Tatum plays Marcus Aquilla, a Roman Centurion in 140 AD whose father, 20 years earlier, was a part of the legendary 9th legion who disappeared under unusual circumstances. Channing, alongside his slave (played by a very good Jamie Bell), sets out to find what happened to his father and either bring him and the eagle crest (of the 9th legion) home, or avenge his death and bring honor to Rome. From the flatlands of southern England to the Highlands of Scotland, the views are breathtaking, the people rugged, and the sunsets/sunrises beautiful. We meet the tribe of the Seal people (a relative to the Inuit) and get to see a little of their life and how difficult it was, we also get to see a bit of Roman life after being discharged. All in all a very good movie and well worth seeing.
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