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Bell Media’s food and lifestyle channel Gusto to begin production on 10 new original Canadian productions

From a media release:

Shortly after Bell Media began operations of its first food and lifestyle channel Gusto, the network announced today that nine deliciously entertaining new original Canadian series and specials from Gusto Worldwide Media – and one exciting design competition series from Bell Media In-House Production – are confirmed to join Gusto’s slate of homegrown programming in 2016/2017.

The menu of new food-centric series commissioned from Gusto Worldwide Media include series THE URBAN VEGETARIAN and THE LATIN KITCHEN, as well as specials SPENCER AND ROBERT’S GAME DAY BUFFET, ONE WORLD KITCHEN BAKES THE HOLIDAYS, ONE WORLD KITCHEN: OUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY RECIPES, and WATTS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SPENCER’S ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS RECIPES. The nine productions, all to be shot in stunning 4K, are set to shoot in Ottawa this year. In addition, Gusto confirmed second seasons of marquee original Canadian series A IS FOR APPLE, FISH THE DISH, and ONE WORLD KITCHEN from Gusto Worldwide Media. Premiere dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

Gusto also announced today that it has begun production on THE SEARCH FOR CANADA’S NEXT DESIGNER, from Bell Media In-House Production in collaboration with Swedish home furnishing retailer, IKEA. The six-episode, 30-minute series, currently in production in Toronto, is hosted by THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW’s design expert Tommy Smythe.

Further details about Gusto’s new original programming is outlined below:

Series

THE URBAN VEGETARIAN (15, 30-minute episodes, 2017)
This 15-episode, 30-minute series gives Gusto viewers a chance to eat away some of that post-holiday indulgence guilt by providing yummy meal options that won’t expand the waistline. Guilt free and delicious.

THE LATIN KITCHEN (15, 30-minute episodes, 2017)
This 15-episode, 30-minute series explores Latin cuisine, including Mexican, Venezuelan, and Spanish! Viewers celebrate the great Latin cuisines of the world with engaging hosts and mouthwatering recipes.

THE SEARCH FOR CANADA’S NEXT DESIGNER (Six, 30-minute episodes, 2016)
From Bell Media In-House Production, this design challenge series sees six, up-and-coming interior designers compete for a coveted design contract with IKEA Canada. Hosted by THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW’s design expert Tommy Smythe, the series follows the designers as they face weekly challenges and eliminations.

Specials:

SPENCER AND ROBERT’S GAME DAY BUFFET (One-hour special, 2016)
Spencer Watts (FISH THE DISH) and Robert Jewell (A IS FOR APPLE) invite the lads over to watch the big game, and take on easy-to-make eats, including chicken wings, pulled pork, and a few surprises. Warning: there might even be a vegetable or two!

ONE WORLD KITCHEN BAKES THE HOLIDAYS (One-hour special, 2016)
This one-hour special brings a global twist to sweet holiday baking with sumptuous, easy-to-make recipes from Italy, Argentina, Japan, and Thailand. This baking is sure to become part of every family’s holiday traditions.

ONE WORLD KITCHEN: OUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY RECIPES (One-hour special, 2016)
This one-hour special see series hosts Hana (Japan), Vanessa (Italy), Natalia (Argentina), and Pailin (Thailand) get together to share their favourite traditional holiday dishes from back home

WATTS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SPENCER’S ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS RECIPES (One-hour special, 2016)
In this one-hour special, series host Spencer Watts serves up his take on traditional holiday fare and more than a little ham bone along the way.

THE URBAN VEGETARIAN, THE LATIN KITCHEN, SPENCER AND ROBERT’S GAME DAY BUFFET, ONE WORLD KITCHEN BAKES THE HOLIDAYS, ONE WORLD KITCHEN: OUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY RECIPES, and  WATTS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SPENCER’S ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS RECIPES are created by Chris Knight. Production Executive is Robin Johnston. Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Independent Production, Bell Media. Mike Cosentino is Senior Vice-President, CTV and Specialty. Randy Lennox is President, Broadcasting and Content, Bell Media.

THE SEARCH FOR CANADA’S NEXT DESIGNER is executive produced by Michelle Crespi. John Simpson is co-executive producer. Nanci MacLean is Vice-President, Bell Media Production. Randy Lennox is President, Broadcasting and Content, Bell Media.

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2016-17 Canadian TV season renewal scorecard

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With the 2015-16 Canadian television season ended, the networks are putting the finished touches on their primetime lineups for 2016-17. That means celebrations for fans of shows that have been renewed and sadness for programs that won’t return.

To help keep track of what’s been renewed or ending, we’ve put together a handy list for you. Check back often to see the status of your favourites.

Renewed

  • Murdoch Mysteries (CBC)
  • Heartland (CBC)
  • Mr. D (CBC)
  • Vikings (History)
  • Schitt’s Creek (CBC)
  • Saving Hope (CTV)
  • The Rick Mercer Report (CBC)
  • This Hour Has 22 Minutes (CBC)
  • Hard Rock Medical (TVO)
  • Blood and Water (Omni)
  • Mohawk Girls (APTN)
  • Letterkenny (Crave TV)
  • Dragons’ Den (CBC)
  • Still Standing (CBC)
  • Love It Or List It Vancouver (W Network)
  • Masters of Flip (CMT)
  • Chopped Canada (Food Network)
  • X Company (CBC for third and final season)
  • This Life (CBC)
  • The Romeo Section (CBC)
  • Canada’s Smartest Person (CBC)
  • Hello Goodbye (CBC)
  • Crash Gallery (CBC)
  • Exhibitionists (CBC)
  • Interrupt This Program (CBC)
  • 19-2 (Bravo for fourth and final season)
  • Tiny Plastic Men (Super Channel)
  • The Other Side (APTN)
  • Home to Win (HGTV Canada)
  • Leave It to Bryan (HGTV Canada)
  • Timber Kings (HGTV Canada)
  • Tiny House Hunters (HGTV Canada)
  • Property Brothers (W Network)
  • Buying and Selling with the Property Brothers (W Network)
  • You Gotta Eat Here! (Food Network Canada)
  • First Dates (Slice)
  • Big Brother Canada (Global)
  • Ice Road Truckers (History)
  • Yukon Gold (History)
  • The Stanley Dynamic (YTV)
  • Marketplace (CBC)
  • The Fifth Estate (CBC)
  • Firsthand (CBC)
  • MasterChef Canada (CTV)
  • Canada’s Worst Driver (Discovery)
  • Cold Water Cowboys (Discovery)
  • Highway Thru Hell (Discovery)
  • How It’s Made (Discovery)
  • Jade Fever (Discovery)
  • Mayday (Discovery)
  • Mighty Cruise Ships (Discovery)
  • Vegas Rat Rods (Discovery)
  • Daily Planet (Discovery)
  • The Marilyn Denis Show (CTV)
  • The Social (CTV)
  • Orphan Black (Space)
  • Carnival Eats (Food Network Canada)
  • Degrassi: Next Class (Seasons 3 and 4) (Family Channel)
  • Baroness von Sketch Show (CBC)
  • Wynonna Earp (CHCH)
  • Private Eyes (Global)
  • Dark Matter (Space)
  • Killjoys (Space)

Not returning

  • Sunnyside (City)
  • Fool Canada (CBC)
  • Young Drunk Punk (CBC)
  • Motive (CTV)
  • Strange Empire (CBC)
  • Bitten (Space)
  • Ascension (CBC)
  • Blackstone (APTN)
  • Continuum (Showcase)
  • Lost Girl (Showcase)
  • Open Heart (YTV)
  • Remedy (Global)
  • Spun Out (CTV)
  • Rookie Blue (Global)
  • Haven (Showcase)
  • Package Deal (City)
  • The Pinkertons (CHCH)
  • Border Security (National Geographic)
  • 16×9 (Global)
  • Houdini & Doyle (Global)
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Your Morning

CTV announces Your Morning to première on Aug. 22

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From a media release:

CTV announced today that YOUR MORNING, its new national morning show, will premiere Monday, Aug. 22 on CTV and CTV News Channel. The announcement was made as the first team photo from the program was revealed, featuring Ben Mulroney and Anne-Marie Mediwake (Hosts), Melissa Grelo (Late Morning Anchor), Lindsey Deluce (News Anchor), and Kelsey McEwen (Weather Anchor).

The program is currently in pre-production at Bell Media’s Queen Street West campus in Toronto, from where it will broadcast each weekday from 6-9 a.m. on CTV (Ontario, Québec, and Eastern Canada) and nationally on CTV News Channel.

As announced last month, YOUR MORNING will deliver original perspectives and unique insights into the stories of the day, while showcasing lifestyle topics of interest to Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Additional details will be announced in the weeks to come.

Image courtesy of Bell Media.

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Stingray Digital Group to acquire Juicebox, MuchLoud, MuchRetro, and MuchVibe from Bell Media

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Bell Media today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Montréal-based Stingray Digital Group Inc. (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B) for the sale of four of its specialty services: Juicebox, MuchLoud, MuchRetro, and MuchVibe.

“These services are a perfect complement to Stingray’s strong multiplatform music portfolio,” said Mary Ann Turcke, President, Bell Media. “Divesting these channels enables us to focus our resources on Bell Media’s leading slate of specialty services while maintaining our Music First commitment with our portfolio of radio, TV, and digital platforms, including the upcoming launch of iHeartRadio in Canada.”

“Both Bell Media and Stingray recognize the tremendous potential for Canadian content services operated by broadcasters of all sizes. This transaction helps foster a more competitive broadcast environment and ultimately creates more choice for consumers by capitalizing on both companies’ strengths.”

Upon completion of the transaction, the channels will be rebranded by Stingray. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2016. Financial terms will not be disclosed.

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Orphan Black

Space announces fifth and final season of original thriller Orphan Black

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– Space confirms 10 additional one-hour episodes of ORPHAN BLACK Season 5 to premiere in 2017 –
– Temple Street, a division of Boat Rocker Media, produces ORPHAN BLACK in partnership with Space and BBC America –
– Season 4 finale airs tonight at 10 p.m. ET on Space, followed by an all-new episode of AFTER THE BLACK –

Space announced today the renewal of the fifth and final season of critically-acclaimed original series, ORPHAN BLACK. The clone conspiracy thriller sees the return of the award-winning Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany in her multiple versatile roles as the clone sisters. An additional 10, one-hour episodes are set to air in 2017 on Space. The Season 4 finale of the Peabody-winning series airs tonight at 10 p.m. ET on Space, followed by the finale of fan-favourite insider series, AFTER THE BLACK. The first three seasons of ORPHAN BLACK are streaming now on CraveTVTM.

In the Season 4 finale of ORPHAN BLACK “From Dancing Mice to Psychopaths” (June 16 at 10 p.m. ET), when communication with Cosima is cut off and Neolution appears to be within striking distance, Sarah’s alliance with Rachel goes out the window. Sarah lures a high-level Neolutionist into a trap, and sets out to bring down Neolution once and for all. For new episode images, click here.

After a hair-raising season of emotional flashbacks (Beth’s back-story), shocking reveals (Delphine is alive) and of course, new, game-changing clones, (M.K., Ira), Space’s original insider series AFTER THE BLACKprovides closure for Season 4 of ORPHAN BLACK tonight, Thursday, June 16 at 11 p.m. ET, following the season finale of ORPHAN BLACK. In this star-studded episode, hosts Ajay Fry and Morgan Hoffman sit with the inimitable Tatiana Maslany, Kevin Hanchard, and Kristian Bruun, for their take on the season’s shocking reveals, memorable moments, and behind-the-scenes secrets.

ORPHAN BLACK is produced by Temple Street, a division of Boat Rocker Studios, in association with Space and BBC America. Executive producers are Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier and Kerry Appleyard of Temple Street, Graeme Manson and John Fawcett. “Orphan Black” is distributed by BBC Worldwide.

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