The Stars of Television and Film Align at THE 70TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARDS, This Sunday on CTV

- Amy Poehler and Tina Fey bring their comedic chops to the stage to host the glamorous televised dinner party -

- One-hour THE GOLDEN GLOBE ARRIVALS SPECIAL airs live at 7 p.m. ET on CTV Two -

- ETALK's Ben Mulroney delivers exclusive coverage from the only Canadian outlet with an exclusive red carpet platform, while E!'s Leah Miller delivers exclusive backstage interviews -

- During the live show, viewers can join CTV insiders in an exclusive live chat at CTV.ca/LiveChat -

- E! coverage starts at 5 p.m. ET and continues until early morning -

- Newly announced celebrity presenters include SMASH's Debra Messing, CASTLE's Nathan Fillion, with George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lopez, Kristen Wiig, Jeremy Renner, Will Ferrell and more -

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TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2013 /CNW/ - The countdown is on! Only four days remain until Hollywood's hottest stars grace the red carpet as the 2013 award season officially kicks off with THE 70TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE^® AWARDS. Airing live across the country Sunday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CTV (visit ctv.ca to confirm local listings), the star-studded event celebrates the best in television and film as hilarious hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler rub shoulders with Hollywood's elite.

Leading up to the big event, CTV Two and E! deliver all the red carpet glamour, including the A-list arrivals, fashion hits and misses, and interviews with the night's most sought-after stars. Entertainment destination E! kicks the evening off at 5 p.m. ET with COUNTDOWN TO THE RED CARPET: THE 2013 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS, followed by LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET: THE 2013 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS at 6 p.m. ET. Then it's the official red carpet special at 7 p.m. ET as THE GOLDEN GLOBE ARRIVALS SPECIAL airs on CTV Two and CTV in select markets (visit CTV.ca/Two and CTV.ca to confirm local listings). The night wraps up with the E! AFTER PARTY: THE 2013 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS at 11 p.m. ET. For a full breakdown of E!'s award season coverage, click here.

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As recently announced, celebrity presenters at this year's most celebrated dinner party include SMASH's Debra Messing, and CASTLE's Nathan Fillion, along with George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Kristen Wiig, Jeremy Renner, Amanda Seyfried, and Will Ferrell. Plus, Academy Award^®-winning actress Jodie Foster will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award for her outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry.

CTV's ETALK brings viewers exclusive GOLDEN GLOBE^® access as the only Canadian outlet with an exclusive platform position on the red carpet, as well as a dedicated lounge backstage for one-on-one interviews. ETALK anchor Ben Mulroney has the red carpet covered, while E!'s Leah Miller is backstage in the exclusive ETALK lounge with the hottest stars just moments after their big win. ETALK's L.A. correspondent Jessi Cruickshank will cover the post-show party circuit, and dishes about the best celebrity style, from the fashion faux pas to the best dressed of the night. ETALK's GOLDEN GLOBE^® coverage airs Monday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV and 6 p.m. ET on E!.

Viewers can also join CTV insiders in an exclusive live chat during the show at CTV.ca/LiveChat.

THE 70TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE^® AWARDS are produced by Dick Clark Productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association^®.

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