Bell Media Confirms 70 Original Productions for 2019/2020 Season

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TORONTO, June 5, 2019 /CNW/ - In advance of tomorrow's #CTVUpfront, Bell Media confirmed today its first wave of new and returning original entertainment programming for the 2019/20 season. With 31 new original programs announced to date, and more to be confirmed in the coming days and weeks, a total of 70 original English-language programs will be produced in the coming season in partnership with independent production companies and in-house at Bell Media Studios.

"Bell Media and our talented development and production teams are proud to work closely with the country's very best independent partners to create exceptional original programming right here in Canada," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media. "Together, we have once again created an unrivaled mix of uniquely entertaining content for the coming year that we're confident will connect with viewers across the country while offering unmatched opportunities for our advertising partners."

With Canada's top programs, including original programs and homegrown hits, more Canadians make Bell Media their choice for viewing than any other media company. As Canada's most-watched network in primetime for 18 years in a row, CTV is home to:

• THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, the #1 summer series among A25-54 for a sixth season in a row
• The most-watched Canadian comedy of the year, JANN
• The top Canadian daily lifestyle programs, Bell Media Studios' THE SOCIAL and THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW
• The most-watched entertainment newsmagazine for nine years running, ETALK
• Canada's most-watched national morning show, YOUR MORNING

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SOURCE Bell Media

Christy Sullivan, Bell Media, 416.384.3624 or [email protected]; Andrea Allen, Bell Media, 416.384. 5375 or [email protected]; Nicolle Stranges, Bell Media, 416.384.2056 or [email protected]