Ms. Nathalie Dionne reports

TELUS EXPANDS ITS LINEUP OF FRENCH-LANGUAGE ENTERTAINMENT WITH CONTENT FROM CLUB ILLICO

Telus Corp. will begin offering OPTIK TV customers the option to subscribe to Club illico, for just $10 a month, saving $5 on a stand-alone subscription, beginning Dec. 7, 2023. They will now have access to over 6,500 French-language titles from Club illico that they can watch anywhere and any time on the device of their choice, including through the Telus TV+ mobile app. From original Quebec productions like Detective Surprenant, Lac-Noir and Leo, to French versions of popular international series like The Handmaid's Tale, and the latest films fresh from theatres, there is high-quality French content for everyone to enjoy.

"More and more Quebeckers want to watch their content on demand, as demonstrated by subscription trends. The addition of Club illico to our extensive range of content allows them to do this, wherever and whenever they want," says Nathalie Dionne, regional vice-president, marketing, Quebec, at Telus. "Our aim is to consistently offer the best service and entertainment experience to our customers by leveraging our world-leading technology. Our partnership with Club illico allows us to expand our lineup with thousands of hours of additional French content and original Quebec productions at their fingertips, as well as celebrate and support Quebec culture in all its forms."

"We are very pleased that this agreement allows Club illico content to reach even more customers. For 10 years now, our commitment to offering the best French movies and series from Quebec and everywhere else has made Club illico the destination of choice for Quebeckers," declares Yann Paquet, vice-president, Quebecor content.

For 10 years, Club illico has been investing in local entertainment and high-quality acquisitions. Telus customers will have access to a variety of on-demand subscription content, including:

• The new series filmed in the Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Detective Surprenant: La fille aux yeux de pierre, available today, with the always excellent Patrick Hivon in the title role.
• Recent original Quebec productions, including: Les Perles, set in the Cote-Nord region; Les revoltes, starring Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse and Pier-Luc Funk; both seasons of the hit series Lac-Noir with Melissa Desormeaux-Poulin; and the dramedy A propos d'Antoine, financed in part by the Telus Fund. Starting in January, the series Leo will be available in its entirety, and the famous Canadian spy Jean Thibault, alias IXE-13, returns in IXE-13: La course a l'uranium starring Marc-Andre Grondin.
• International acquisitions translated into French, including five seasons of the smash series The Handmaid's Tale (season 6 forthcoming), The Winchesters, all three seasons of The Great, and Tulsa King with Sylvester Stallone, available Jan. 18.
• Lots of films and new releases will be available soon, including Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning; the biopic Bob Marley: One Love; the postapocalyptic horror/drama A Quiet Place: Day One; the family film Imaginary Friends; and the full-length animated movie Transformers One.

OPTIK TV customers will be able to easily add Club illico to their services for $10 per month (a $15/month value) by calling 310-1212. Customers who sign up for the service between Dec. 7 and Dec. 31 will enjoy their first month at $0. For more information about OPTIK TV, go to the company's website. Club illico content will be integrated directly into the OPTIK TV digital box, allowing Telus TV subscribers to easily and quickly access Club illico's wide range of French content.

OPTIK TV

OPTIK TV is an IP (Internet protocol) television service available in the Quebec City, Mauricie, Chaudiere-Appalaches and Eastern Quebec areas, as well as in British Columbia and Alberta. In Quebec, the service offers nearly 300 channels, including maCommunaute, a channel that focuses on original, locally produced programs and has helped produce over 280 original series -- over 700 hours of content -- with local producers. The video on demand feature gives customers access to thousands of movies any time, including new releases, specials and TV series. The OPTIK TV mobile app offers thousands of movies and shows, which are available any time and anywhere via a tablet, smart phone or laptop.

About Telus Corp.

Telus is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more than $18-billion in annual revenue and over 18 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, Internet protocol, voice, television, entertainment, video and security. Its social purpose is to leverage its global-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Telus's long-standing commitment to putting its customers first fuels every aspect of its business, making the company a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. The numerous, sustained accolades Telus has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of Telus's global-leading networks, reinforcing its commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that connects it to the people, resources and information that make lives better.

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