Corus Entertainment Unveils 40 Outstanding Canadian Original Series for 2019-2020
Global Greenlights New Seasons of Perennial Hit Big Brother Canada and Summer Sensation Private Eyes, Joining Upcoming Scripted New Series Nurses and Departure
ET Canada Celebrates Season 15 on Global as Canada's Most-Followed Entertainment Show
Corus Studios Delivers 11 Dynamic New Series Including Wall of Chefs, Junior Chef Showdown, Big Home Overhaul and Big Timber
12 Hit Canadian Series Return to Corus' Specialty Networks Including: Island of Bryan, Property Brothers, Vikings, Top Chef Canada, Home to Win, and More
Nelvana and Corus' Kids Networks Announce Seven New and Returning Animated Series Including Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe and The Remarkable Mr. King
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TORONTO, May 30, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Corus Entertainment announced its 2019-2020 order of captivating new Canadian series and proven hits. This unrivaled slate features 40 newly-commissioned seasons and titles. With an increase in Canadian production year over year, Corus underscores its commitment to homegrown talent. The company's diverse portfolio of networks is investing in premium original content across all genres in collaboration with award-winning creators across the country. In addition to the Canadian series being announced today, more scripted and lifestyle series will be unveiled in the coming months.
This year, Corus' acclaimed scripted slate grew with character-driven drama Nurses and Canada/UK co-production Departure starring Emmy® winner Archie Panjabi and Oscar® winner Christopher Plummer. Complementing those series, Corus orders returning seasons of detective drama Private Eyes and award-winning historical drama Vikings. As a trailblazer in unscripted lifestyle content, a new crop of original competitive, palate-pleasing series are introduced including Wall of Chefs, The Big Bake and kid cooking series Junior Chef Showdown. Leading home and renovation series, Big Home Overhaul and Hot Market complement recurring favourites with heavy-hitting Canadian talent such as Property Brothers, Island of Bryan and Home to Win. The company also brings audiences homegrown versions of prized franchises such as Big Brother Canada and Top Chef Canada with returning seasons this year, along with new episodes of Iron Chef Canada. Dominating the industry in children's content and world-class animation, endearing pre-school series The Remarkable Mr. King joins Corus' successful slate of animated content.
Corus Entertainment further cements its position as a leader in stellar Canadian programming on an international scale through its Corus Studios content and its industry-leading kids content company, Nelvana. Corus Studios develops, produces and distributes programs across an array of genres, distributed globally in over 150 territories. This year, Corus Studios delivers 11 new series and confirms seven returning hits. As a world-leading producer and distributor of children's content, Nelvana's content is broadcast across Corus' collection of leading kids' networks and is distributed in more than 160 countries worldwide. For the 2019-2020 broadcast season, Nelvana creates two new series and a short film, along with a number of returning series across a slate of more than a dozen productions.
"Corus' roster of Canadian productions announced today underscores our commitment to creating premium content, supporting homegrown talent and working with our exemplary partners," said Lisa Godfrey, Vice President of Original Content, Corus Entertainment. "We continue to expand our library of original content year over year across multiple genres, showcasing distinctive narratives and formats that resonate with our brand partners and distributors on a global scale."
"Our extremely talented team of artists at Nelvana, in collaboration with our phenomenal production partners, are the foundation for our longstanding success," said Scott Dyer, President, Nelvana Enterprises. "Boasting the best in animation on an international stage, we are pleased to add new titles and returning series to our vast slate, featuring beautiful storytelling, matched with compelling characters."
Below is a breakdown of Corus Entertainment's lineup of new and returning original series:
GLOBAL
Global renews seasons of summer smash-hit Private Eyes, juggernaut reality series Big Brother Canada for the 2019-2020 season. Also joining the schedule, are previously announced original dramas Departure and Nurses set to premiere midseason in 2020.
Entertainment Tonight Canada, Season 15 (260x30) – NEW SEASON (2019/2020)
Returning for its milestone 15th season, the nation's entertainment powerhouse ET Canada delivers in-depth and breaking celebrity, film, television, and music news both on-air and online. Airing weeknights at 7:30 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, ET Canada is hosted by Cheryl Hickey along with Sr. Reporter Roz Weston, and Entertainment Reporters Sangita Patel and Carlos Bustamante. (Produced by Corus Entertainment for Global Television in association with Paramount Domestic Television).
Private Eyes, Season 4 (12x60) – NEW SEASON – (Summer 2020)
Private Eyes returns to the exciting, sexy and unpredictable world of The Everett and Shade agency with Season 4. Shade (Jason Priestley) and Everett (Cindy Sampson) have their hands full of twisty, thrilling, and dangerous cases to solve. From a Gatsby garden party, to a high-profile celebrity golf tournament, and the glitz and glamour of TIFF to a bizarre alien cult. The beloved duo will be personally and professionally challenged as they think about the paths not taken, and what kind of life they want to lead. Season 3 of the summer hit currently airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Global. (Produced by eOne).
Big Brother Canada, Season 8 (30x60) – NEW SEASON – (Winter 2020)
On the heels of a successful Season 7, which delivered the largest audience of any season on Global for total viewers*****, the hit reality series hosted by Arisa Cox is back for another season in 2020. As a Top 20 performer across key demos****, Season 8 will feature a group of hand-picked strangers, sequestered from the outside world, living in a house with cameras and microphones that capture their every move. (Produced by Insight Productions. Big Brother is an original format owned by Endemol Shine Group).
Previously announced series include:
37th Annual Canadian Country Music Association Awards – Live Two-Hour Special – (September 2019)
Broadcast live from Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome, the 37th annual CCMA Awards is a two-hour celebration featuring performances and appearances by some of Canada's brightest country stars and announces winners across seven award categories. This year marks the return of the Entertainer of the Year Award – the highest honour for a Canadian act (solo, duo or group) who displays the greatest competence in all aspects of the field. The award will be presented for the first time in more than 30 years during the 2019 CCMA Awards broadcast. The 37th annual CCMA Awards will air exclusively on Global Sunday, September 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. (Produced by Notable Life)
Departure, Season 1 (6x60) – NEW SERIES – (Midseason, in early 2020)
Departure is a six-part event series that follows the shocking disappearance of Flight 716, a passenger plane that vanishes over the Atlantic Ocean. Kendra Malley (Panjabi), the recently widowed, brilliant aviation investigator, is called in by her former boss and mentor Howard Lawson (Plummer) to investigate the mysterious crash. With the whole world watching, Kendra and her team race to pinpoint the missing aircraft and locate possible survivors. They must battle through a host of suspects and motives – pilot suicide, terrorism, politically motivated murder, systems failure – to determine what really happened to Flight 716…and to stop it from happening again. (Produced by Shaftesbury and Greenpoint Productions Ltd.)
Nurses, Season 1 (10x60) – NEW SERIES – (Midseason, in early 2020)
Stationed in every tendril of a busy downtown trauma centre and thrust into frontline medical action, Nurses sees five recent graduates beginning their careers in a high-stakes hospital with pressure cooker training. Forming an inextricable bond, the nurses struggle to find a work-life balance that matches and counters the intensity of their new job. Their interaction with patients, relatives, and staff quickly leads them to the discovery that nursing isn't just about biology, chemistry, and anatomy, it's also about psychology, compassion, and romantic complications. (Produced by ICF Films, and eOne in association with Piazza Entertainment).
LIFESTYLE
Food Network Canada delivers a delectable menu of standout new series beginning with holiday-themed baking competition, The Big Bake this fall. To satisfy cravings this winter, a sweet competition series, Chocolate Masters joins the network. This spring, a foodie-friendly competition show debuts featuring the brightest kid cooks in Junior Chef Showdown and home cooks will strive to satisfy the country's toughest palates in epic new culinary competition series, Wall of Chefs.
The Big Bake (18x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (Fall 2019)
The Big Bake is a larger-than-life holiday baking competition series from Food Network Canada with themed Halloween, holiday and spring episodes. In each special self-contained episode, three professional baking teams have six hours to design, bake and decorate a grand-scale holiday-inspired cake based on a particular theme. These bakers need to go big or they'll go home – blowing up their designs to gigantic proportions and thinking outside the (bakery) box for their holiday-inspired creations. The more ambitious and delicious the cake, the closer they are to victory…and each episode's $10,000 prize. (Produced by Architect Films).
Chocolate Masters (8x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (Winter 2020)
Chocolate Masters is a new ooey-gooey, decadent chocolate dessert competition series from Food Network Canada. In this sweet serialized competition, 10 home bakers go head-to-head in the indulgent world of chocolate, vying for the grand prize in a range of creative and exciting chocolate-based challenges. In order to survive the competition from week-to-week and avoid elimination, the chocaholic dessert-makers must dazzle our panel of world-renowned chocolatiers and food expert judges with their delicious, inventive creations. In the end, only one competitor makes it all the way to the end and is crowned the ultimate chocolate master. (Produced by Architect Films).
Junior Chef Showdown (wt) (8x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (Spring 2020)
The most buzz-worthy kid cooks gather in one spot to compete in this serialized cooking competition. These amazing wunderkid chefs live and breathe food and are ready to amaze and astound with their culinary creations. In Junior Chef Showdown, the best and brightest young cooks go head-to-head in challenges that test their skills and ingenuity in the kitchen, but only one pint-sized chef will be named the country's best. (Produced by Proper Television).
Wall of Chefs (20x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (Spring 2020, Spring 2021)
In Wall of Chefs, amateur cooks face off in cutthroat culinary challenges that are judged by twelve of Canada's most renowned chefs, also known as 'The Wall'. Each episode features four home cooks who compete in themed rounds with the ultimate goal of satisfying the palates of these highly respected industry pros. At the end of each devastatingly difficult but delicious round, the chef judges critique the dishes and the competitor who makes the worst dish must leave the Wall of Chefs kitchen. At the end, only one cook will be left standing, claiming $10,000 and the respect of the Wall of Chefs. (Produced by Insight Productions).
Iron Chef Canada, Season 1B (10x60) – NEW EPISODES (Fall 2019)
Based upon the popular Japanese sensation, Iron Chef Canada pits world-class chefs in intense culinary battles against the legendary Canadian Iron Chefs: Hugh Acheson, Amanda Cohen, Lynn Crawford, Rob Feenie, and Susur Lee. In every episode, a talented challenger goes head-to-head against one of Canada's most iconic and legendary Iron Chefs in a one-hour, five-dish competition for culinary supremacy. (Produced by Proper Television. Based on the original 'Iron Chef' Series Produced by Fuji Television Network, Inc.).
Carnival Eats, Season 7 (13x30) – NEW SEASON – (Fall 2019)
Host Noah Cappe is back on the hunt for the most mouth-watering and outrageous foods famously found at fairs and amusement parks in Carnival Eats, giving audiences an inside look at the wacky characters who create them and the culinary thrill-seekers who devour and delight in them. (Produced by Alibi Entertainment).
Fire Masters, Season 1B (15x60) Season 2 (15x60) – NEW SEASON – (Corus Studios) (Spring 2020, Spring 2021)
In each episode of Fire Masters, three chefs push their grilling talents to the limit as they do battle in fiery culinary challenges, cooking up creative, mouthwatering, flame-kissed dishes. One chef is eliminated in each of the first two rounds. The last chef standing then goes head-to-head with a Fire Masters judge in an epic third and final round, vying for $10,000 cash and the coveted title of Fire Masters Champion. (Produced by Architect Films).
Big Food Bucket List, Season 2 (26x30) – NEW SEASON – (Corus Studios) (Spring 2020)
Fan-favourite host and comedian John Catucci (You Gotta Eat Here!) returns for a second season, taking viewers on one-of-a-kind food adventures across North America, checking the most drool-worthy dishes and must-see culinary stops off his Big Food Bucket List. (Produced by Lone Eagle Entertainment).
Top Chef Canada, Season 8 (8x60) – NEW SEASON – (Spring 2020)
Canada's most prestigious culinary competition is back with the best and brightest professional chefs competing for the title of Canada's Top Chef. A Top 3 ranked series on Food Network Canada this spring*, Top Chef Canada returns for its eighth season with its expert panel of judges comprised of chef, restaurant co-owner and host, Eden Grinshpan, owner of The McEwan Group, head judge chef Mark McEwan along with resident judges: restaurateur Janet Zuccarini, food personality Mijune Pak and renowned food critic Chris Nuttall-Smith. (Produced by Insight Productions. Top Chef Canada is the homegrown version of the hit Emmy Award-winning NBCUniversal Series Top Chef).
HGTV Canada brings home 12 new and returning series, welcoming new Canadian talent and featuring familiar fan-favourite personalities including a new season of Property Brothers this fall. New real estate series Hot Market reveals high stakes in the country's largest city, while Big Home Overhaul transforms households for deserving families, set for spring 2020.
Property Brothers: Forever Home (7x60) – NEW SERIES – (Summer 2019)
Drew and Jonathan Scott are on a mission to help couples transform their houses into forever homes – a place where they can put down roots and spend their lives. Our homeowners aren't looking to flip properties or make a quick buck, they know their house is "the one" and have plans to grow old together. They need Drew and Jonathan to unlock the full potential of their houses and renovate them into the homes of their dreams. (Produced by Scott Brothers Entertainment).
Hot Market (8x60) – NEW SERIES – (2019/2020)
Hot Market chronicles the behind-the-scenes stories of five top-selling real estate agents in Canada's biggest city. This fresh new series follows the hustle to buy, sell and renovate homes for discerning clients in the high-stakes, high-end and highly competitive Toronto marketplace. Each episode opens the doors to an exclusive world of multi-million dollar properties, showcasing everything from trendy urban lofts and modern penthouses to jaw-dropping mansions and luxurious lakefront estates. These top agents stop at nothing to chase listings, prep homes for sale and find clients their ultimate dream home. (Produced by Architect Films).
Big Home Overhaul (wt) (8x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (Spring 2020)
Big Home Overhaul (wt) is HGTV Canada's new feel-good renovation series that follows the network's most talented contractors and designers as they come together to deliver whole-home renovations to incredibly deserving homeowners. In each episode, our dynamic host brings together a different HGTV Canada celebrity contractor-designer duo to plan and execute the worthy homeowner's makeover, with the help of family, friends and the community. After the cathartic first swing of the sledgehammer that starts the demolition, the family leaves the home renovation in the hands of HGTV Canada's best who work around the clock to give the family a complete home overhaul. (Produced by Proper TV).
Home to Win: For the Holidays, Season 4 (8x60) – NEW SEASON – (Corus Studios) (Fall 2019)
The fourth season of the top-rated Canadian original series, which ranked in the Top 10 specialty entertainment programs during its original run**, offers viewers the opportunity to win their very own dream home, returns this fall. HGTV Canada's celebrity builders, designers and real estate experts bring their extraordinary skill, creativity and reno know-how to completely restore this season's home, a Victorian beauty in dire need of a modern makeover. New this year are holiday-themed design touches and DIY challenges with the home rewarded just in time for the warm-and-fuzzy holiday season. (Produced by Architect Films).
Property Brothers: Buying and Selling, Season 6 (8x60) – NEW SEASON – (Fall 2019)
In Property Brothers: Buying and Selling, Jonathan and Drew Scott help homeowners take their next step up the real estate ladder. Jonathan renovates the family's home for a successful sale, while Drew hunts down the best options for their next property and oversees the selling and buying. (Produced by Cineflix).
Property Brothers, Season 7 (18x60) – NEW SEASON – (Fall 2019 and Winter 2020)
Drew and Jonathan support couples across the Greater Toronto Area, Nashville as well as Calgary and Las Vegas to find, buy, and transform extreme fixer-uppers into incredible dream homes. First, real estate specialist Drew tracks down hidden gems with untapped potential, and then it's up to identical twin brother and contractor Jonathan to expertly overhaul these ramshackle properties. (Produced by Cineflix).
Island of Bryan, Season 2 (8x60) – NEW SEASON – (Corus Studios) (Winter 2020)
The most watched program on HGTV Canada in over 10 years*** and ranking #3 across all of Canadian specialty entertainment this spring*, Island of Bryan returns for a second season this winter. In Season 2, Bryan and Sarah have committed to six more months until the grand opening. With the budget maxed out and more at stake than ever, they need to keep their eyes on the prize: finishing their dream project. This season will bring an end to the epic family adventure; leaving viewers inspired, amazed, and relieved that they didn't have to take on this build themselves. (Produced by Si Entertainment).
$ave My Reno, Season 3 (14x30) – NEW SEASON – (Corus Studios) (Winter 2020)
In $ave My Reno Season 3, cash-conscious homeowners' domestic dreams become a reality when Sebastian Clovis, the savvy builder with contagious energy, and Samantha Pynn, the celebrated 'luxe-on-a-budget' designer, grab hold of each project. Seb and Sam save through smart spends, upcycling, and spectacular DIY designs, encouraging homeowners to strap on a toolbelt and help with their renovation along the way. Together they transform these houses into showpiece homes – all on a budget that fits the bill. (Produced by Great Pacific Media).
Backyard Builds – Season 3 (11x30) – NEW SEASON – (Corus Studios) (Spring 2020)
Contractor Brian McCourt and design expert Sarah Keenleyside maximize a backyard's potential by creating tailored, one-of-a-kind structures in Backyard Builds. Whether it's a converted shipping container, cake studio, treehouse village or outdoor theatre – when indoor space isn't enough, Brian and Sarah take it outside. (Produced by Frantic Films).
Previously announced series include:
Farmhouse Facelift (10x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (Winter 2020)
Old farmhouses are spacious, historic treasures with loads of potential, but restoring them to their former glory with modern amenities can be a massive undertaking. No one knows more about farmhouse living than renovation experts and siblings Billy Pearson and Carolyn Wilbrink. Billy (a contractor) and Carolyn (a designer) grew up on their family farm in rural Ontario. Now, they're using their construction and design expertise to restore rustic and rundown farmhouses for their clients. (Produced by Sonar Entertainment).
Make Your Move (wt) (10x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (Winter/Spring 2020)
In Make Your Move, Kortney and Dave Wilson help homeowners make strategic moves with their money by using their flipping expertise to turn a newly purchased fixer-upper into the home of their dreams - all while making smart investments into the biggest asset these families own. (Produced by Scott Brothers Entertainment).
Vacation House Rules (10x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (Spring 2020)
You don't need a million bucks to buy the vacation house of your dreams. Real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray, with his years of smart real estate and renovating experience, can show you how. Scott shows homeowners how to take their vacation property purchase and unlock its full rental potential. Through Scott's Vacation House Rules even the most neglected and unlivable of spaces can be transformed into unique and buzz-worthy pieces of paradise. (Produced by McGillivray Entertainment).
HISTORY® debuts three new series, Big Timber, following a family of loggers in B.C., joining previously announced series Salvage Kings slated for fall and Breaking Wild for winter. The network also debuts a new season of historical drama and Top 5 entertainment specialty program*, Vikings, later this year.
Big Timber (8x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (2020)
In the forests of Vancouver Island, B.C. a family of loggers have bet it all on a valuable and isolated timber claim. But with treacherous weather and impossible terrain they must build their own roads and MacGyver their own machinery to get this timber out in the best condition possible – and they have a limited amount of time to get it done. (Produced by Big Timber Media).
Holocaust – The Last Survivors (wt) (1x90) – REMEMBRANCE DAY SPECIAL – (Fall 2019)
The personal experiences of children during the Holocaust told through first-hand accounts of the last survivors. Seventy-five years ago, they were witness to unspeakable horrors, but their stories of survival are often filled with moving examples of bravery, kindness and redemption. The survivors travel back to Europe – to hometowns and concentration camps where painful memories flood back, and where dramatic and emotional reunions unfold. As the last living links to the worst crime of the 20th century, they wonder, "when we are gone, will people remember? Will they believe it happened?" (Produced by Saloon Media).
History Erased, Season 2 (4x60) – NEW SEASON – (Corus Studios) (Fall 2019)
This innovative event series examines the butterfly effect of removing key individuals, ideas and inventions from a given nation's history to highlight that country's contributions to global culture and human history. In each episode, we imagine the world without a specific country as their game-changing leaders, innovators and social-political achievements are erased. What unfolds? Global catastrophe, societal upheaval and chaos! (Produced by Cream Productions).
Vikings – Season 6A (10x60) – NEW SEASON – (Fall 2019)
Award-winning historical drama and ranking as the #4 program across specialty entertainment last fall*, Vikings returns with the hotly anticipated first part of Season 6, the final season, coming this fall (Canada/Ireland co-production by Take 5 and TM Productions Limited).
Previously announced series include:
Salvage Kings (10x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (Fall 2019)
Meet the team at Priestly Demolition – a family business with a big heart and with over 250 jobs a year – there are countless treasures to be found before the wrecking ball moves in. Once the buildings are stripped and the last brick has fallen the salvage team embarks on the fun, fast and furious auctioning and sale of the items discovered and we soon learn that people will pay for the strangest things. (Produced by Media Headquarters).
Breaking Wild (10x60) – NEW SERIES – (Corus Studios) (Winter 2020)
A compelling real-life Western, this doc series follows the efforts of the fearless Xeni Gwet'in (pronounced Honey Gwet-teen) cowboys, transplanted American Naval Officer Michael Lares, and legendary horse trainer Mike Hawkridge, who work to ensure the survival of the wild Qayus horses and continue the legacy of cowboy culture in their title lands. Their home, B.C.'s Nemiah Valley, is a secluded and off the grid 'shangra la' – untouched for hundreds of years and fiercely protected by the Xeni Gwet'in. Against all odds, these horses survive despite the constant threat of predators, overpopulation, and precarious food supplies. But capturing and training them is no easy task – these horses are among the smartest, strongest and rarest on the planet and it will take the best being their best to harness the horses' unbridled strength and spirit and transform them into trusty steeds owners are proud to own. (Produced by Breakthrough Entertainment and Bonterra Productions).
KIDS
Powerhouse network YTV welcomes Nelvana's award-winning short film voiced by Whoopi Goldberg, The Most Magnificent Thing. The short film is set to make its broadcast debut this fall.
The Most Magnificent Thing (1x30) – BROADCAST PREMIERE – (Nelvana) (Fall 2019)
Hollywood icon Whoopi Goldberg and screen and stage star Alison Pill (Vice, Three Tall Women, The Newsroom) helm the voice cast for Nelvana's first animated short film, The Most Magnificent Thing. Based on Ashley Spires' bestselling picture book of the same name, published by Corus' Kids Can Press in 2014, Goldberg stars as the film's narrator, with a cast rounded out by Pill as "mom", Lilly Bartlam (Total Drama Island, Dot.) as "the determined girl", and Tony Daniels (Atomic Puppet, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) as her canine best friend. (Produced by Nelvana).
Animation network TELETOON sees the return of Hotel Transylvania: The Series from Nelvana, featuring vampire teenager Mavis. Early next year, a new season of Total Dramarama is set to premiere.
Hotel Transylvania: The Series, Season 2 (26x30) – NEW SEASON – (Nelvana) (Fall 2019)
Hotel Transylvania: The Series features Mavis in her vampire teen years. Drac is still away but teenage Mavis and her pals Wendy, Pedro and Hank are back at Hotel Transylvania causing mayhem and mischief under the watchful eye of her Aunt Lydia. Follow their escapades as Mavis continues her mission to run Hotel Transylvania and make her Dad proud. (Produced by Nelvana in association with Sony Pictures Animation).
Total Dramarama, Season 2 (26x30) – NEW SEASON – (Winter 2020)
Total Dramarama goes back in time to re-introduce our favorite Total Drama Island cast members as four year olds in a daycare centre! They might be downsized, but their personalities aren't. Inside these pint-sized bodies we'll find the hilariously familiar characters we know and love, spending the day together at Happy Tots Daycare Centre. And Total Drama Island's scary but lovable Chef is now (barely) in charge of everything. (Produced by Fresh TV in association with Cartoon Network).
Preschool network Treehouse welcomes three new series and a returning season of beloved series Esme & Roy. New animated pet series, Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe and The Remarkable Mr. King, featuring an endearing little lion, are both set to premiere this fall, while Pikwik is slated for 2020.
Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe (26x30) – NEW SERIES – (Nelvana) (Fall 2019)
Binky and his fellow P.U.R.S.T. agents (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) are on a mission to protect their human families from aliens, robots, and interstellar threats. It's a pretty big job for these small pets, but this paw-some team is certified and ready for action. (Produced by Nelvana under the redknot banner, a joint venture between Nelvana and Discovery Kids Latin America).
The Remarkable Mr. King (13x30) – NEW SERIES – (Nelvana) (Fall 2019)
Mr. King is a well-meaning, short sighted little lion. He thinks he should know everything, but sometimes his 'big think' cause big snags and tangles. So if Mr. King tries and fails, he tries again to make things right. Mr. King shows us how to turn mistakes into wins for everyone to share. (Produced by Nelvana).
Pikwik (26x30) – NEW SERIES – (Winter/Spring 2020)
Pikwik follows the Pikwik Pack, team leader Suki the hedgehog, Axel the raccoon, Hazel the cat, and Tibor the hippo, as they work together to deliver magical packages to the colourful citizens of Pikwik Cove. (Produced by Guru Studio).
Esme & Roy, Season 2 – (13x30) – NEW SEASON – (Nelvana) (Fall 2019)
Esme and Roy are the best Monstersitters in Monsterdale. They've become experts at using creative games to solve little monsters' big problems. With lovable characters who spark strong emotional connections, Esme & Roy inspires children to engage in new play patterns, which increase their creativity and learning. (Produced by Nelvana in association with Sesame Workshop).
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Source: Numeris PPM Data, Total Canada, AMA(000), A25-54 unless otherwise stated.
*FL'18 (Aug 27 – Dec 30/18), SP'19 STD (Dec 31/18 – Apr 28/19), ranker based on 3+ airings, CDN ENG COM Spec + Dig excluding sports
**Home To Win Season (Apr 23 – Jun 17/18), ranker based on 3+ airings
***HGTV, (Sep 1/08 – Apr 7/19), 1+ airings
****SP'19 STD (Jan 7 – May 12/19), ranker based on 3+ airings, CDN CONV ENG National Networks, Key Demos: A2554, F2554, A1849, F1849
*****Jan 5/15 – May 12/19, Global Total, Ind. 2+
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About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. The company's portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 37 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital assets, animation software, technology and media services. Corus is an established creator of globally distributed content through Nelvana animation studio, Corus Studios, and children's book publishing house Kids Can Press. The company also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, and lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada. Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV and Nickelodeon Canada, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX. Visit Corus at www.corusent.com.
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About Corus Studios
Established in 2015, Corus Studios, a division of Corus Entertainment, is a premium content studio that develops, produces and distributes a wide array of original lifestyle, unscripted and factual content globally. Offering dynamic programming that entertains, informs and drives audiences across platforms, Corus Studios content is featured across Corus' suite of channels, including HGTV Canada, HISTORY®, Food Network Canada, and SLICE™. To date, Corus Studios content has been sold in over 150 territories worldwide.
About Nelvana
Nelvana is Canada's premier animation company and a world-leading producer and distributor of children's content. Nelvana has delighted audiences around the globe for more than 40 years with a vast library of more than 4,000 episodes from original, award-winning series like Babar and Franklin. Nelvana's content is distributed in more than 160 countries worldwide and broadcast across Corus Entertainment's suite of leading kids' networks. Nelvana Enterprises, the global licensing and merchandising arm of Nelvana, manages the organization's portfolio of in-house and third-party brands with offices in Toronto and Paris. Nelvana Studio, with offices in Toronto and Montreal, employs more than 300 Canadian artists working with local and international producers to create premium children's content for a global stage. For more information, visit www.nelvana.com.
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