Press release — For immediate distribution
Montreal, May 20, 2020 — Following Groupe V Media’s recent acquisition, the two specialty channels ELLE Fictions and MAX are now part of a new corporate entity named Remstar Media.
The ownership of this new group remains the same and consists of Maxime Rémillard, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, Investissement Québec and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ.
“My shareholders and I are confident that these two brands, which are already well established in Quebec’s television landscape, have a great potential for growth in terms of audience and revenues,” said Maxime Rémillard, who remains President of the new entity.
Isabelle Legris is appointed General Manager and will lead an experienced team in charge of ensuring operations for Remstar Media Group, including Lucie Fernandes (Finances), Marie-Sylvie Lefebvre (Content and Programming) and Marie-Hélène Potvin (Communications and Marketing). Until recently, Isabelle Legris, who has more than 25 years of experience in the media industry, was acting as Senior Director, Sales Strategy at Groupe V Media.
Dimitri Gourdin and Éric Marceau are Excecutive Vice Presidents and remain with the new entity for the time being. Their contribution will ensure an efficient transition and start-up, while providing strategic support to the President.
About Remstar Media
Remstar Media is a Quebec-based entertainment and content delivery company that owns specialty channels ELLE Fictions and MAX. These two must-see brands present some of the most popular content on Quebec television. ELLE Fictions offers films and TV series, to be discovered or rediscovered, that evoke passion and intense emotions. MAX is the destination for the best series and films with a diverse and engaging lineup of award-winning, popular and critically acclaimed shows.
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Marie-Hélène Potvin
Director, Communications and Marketing
514-284-7587 #6294
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