Anthem buys Hollywood Suite
By Rob Bale
Anthem Sports & Entertainment of Toronto has acquired Hollywood Suite, a broadcasting company also based in Toronto. Hollywood Suite operates four specialty television channels specializing in movies from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. These will now be combined with Anthem channels Game TV, Game+, Fight Network and AXS TV. David Kines, president and co-founder of Hollywood Suite, will continue to manage the operation.
“Anthem is focused on providing fresh and unique content offerings catering to a wide and diverse network of passionate fanbases, and the acquisition of Hollywood Suite helps us further that strategy in a major way,” said Leonard Asper, CEO of Anthem. “They have a proven track record of success and have enjoyed incredible growth throughout the years, with a strong commitment to providing true movie lovers with wide-ranging offerings from some of cinema’s most consequential eras.”