Canadian media company Corus Entertainment announced its complete slate of Canadian original content to premiere across its specialty networks in 2024/25. The 34 new and returning titles include new seasons from HGTV Canada’s trusted home and design experts, new challenges from Food Network Canada’s competition series, new points of view from The History Channel´s docu-series and documentaries, and a fresh take on romantic comedy made-for-TV movies on W Network, plus new and animated characters from Nelvana on Treehouse, YTV and Cartoon Network. In total, Corus will deliver more than 295 episodes, movies, and specials, including 18 brand-new titles. Let's review some of the main contents below.
Rachel Nelson, Vice President of Original Programming and Head of Corus Studios claims that the network understands well what Canadian audiences want:“Corus maintains its leadership position within the Canadian original lifestyle and factual space with our schedule of new and returning titles. With our proven formats, top-tier stars, and premium storytelling, we deliver what Canadian audiences want to see across our expansive specialty portfolio. As our industry landscape evolves it’s more important than ever to share Canadian stories as told by Canadian voices, and we believe that this lineup delivers just that," commented.
The lifestyle network HGTV Canada brings four new Canadian Original series and eight returning. "The Baeumlers" are back as Bryan and Sarah start production on their new docu-follow series, "Building Baeumler". In it, viewers will catch up with the couple as they navigate work and life following the successful launch of their Bahamas resort. New series "Beer Budget Reno"delivers life-changing renos for people on a budget using money-saving hacks that transform outdated spaces into something fresh and functional. "Rentovation" helps long-term leasers upgrade and personalize their space. The new series shares innovative solutions and clever designs that provide forever-home vibes and stunning transformations. This fall, luxury designer Ali Budd delivers high-end reveals and big-budget renovations in "House of Ali", Season 1. Fan-favourites, Sebastian Clovis and Randy Spracklin bring heart, community, and tough renovations in Season 2 of Gut Job and Season 3 of "Rock Solid Builds". The ensemble cast of "Hoarder House Flippers", Season 2, take on new challenges with Mactar, Issa, and Khadim Mbaye in Montreal, Heather and Nathan Porteous in Winnipeg, and a new set of flippers, Deidre Ritsche and Stephanie Bradt, from Windsor. Brother-sister duo, Billy Pearson and Carolyn Wilbrink, bring modern design to dated properties in Season 3 of "Farmhouse Facelift", while the Scott Brothers return with new episodes of "Don’t Hate Your House", Season 1. Canadian icon Pamela Anderson is back this winter and building on her terms in Season 2 of "Pamela’s Garden of Eden". While this spring, Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni return for Season 6 of "Scott’s Vacation House Rules", and Scott teams up with Bryan Baeumler again in Season 2 of the Top 20 specialty entertainment program, "Renovation Resort".
There's much more lifestyle content with Food Network Canada. "Top Chef Canada" returns for Season 11 this fall with host Eden Grinshpan, judges Chef Mark McEwan, Mijune Pak, David Zilber, and Janet Zuccarini, and 10 all-new chef competitors from across Canada. Hollywood star, Pamela Anderson is joined in the kitchen by renowned chefs as she explores her passion for plant-based food and sets the table for intimate dinner parties with her friends and family in "Pamela’s Cooking with Love", premiering next year. "The Big Bake" and "Great Chocolate Showdown" both return with new episodes this upcoming broadcast year, and Noah Cappe is back in Season 10 of "Carnival Eats".
The History Channel premieres five new Canadian Original titles in 2024/2025. Brand-new series "Yukon Rescue" follows emergency response teams in Canada’s rugged north as they navigate extreme weather conditions, structure fires, avalanches, flash floods, spreading wildfires, and more to keep their communities safe. The four-part documentary, "Sounds Black", traces the origins and impact of Black Music in Canada. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cazhhmere, with contributions. Kru Williams and Adam Palmer’s adrenaline-fueled hunt for gold and Taylor Starr and father Don Froese’s search for truth continue in Season 2 of "Deadman’s Curse" premiering this fall. Then, Mike, Connor, and Avery are back at the wheel in Season 5 of "Rust Valley Restorers". The network delves into the paranormal with Season 1 of "Repossessed", featuring a team dedicated to finding and authenticating haunted objects and intervening when the spirit won’t let go.
Meanwhile, W Network is known for its popular offering of romantic made-for-TV movies, and starting to rollout early 2025 is the next chapter in "The Love Club" movie franchise, "The Love Club Moms". The four-part original movie franchise, produced by Nikki Ray Media Agency, follows the romantic lives of four strong, successful women as they juggle motherhood with trying to find their happily ever after.
What about the kids? They'll have their offerings secured through Cartoon Network, Treehouse, and YTV. Nelvana’s award-winning short film "Jelly" will be making its official primetime debut this September on Cartoon Network. An inspirational modern fairy tale, Jelly explores the delicate balance between pursuing one’s passion of expressive art versus treading the financially murky waters of a soul-sucking factory job.
Treehouse this Fall welcomes the much talked about and eagerly-awaited new series, "Barney’s World", co-produced by Mattel Television and Nelvana. The CG-animated series is set in the local playground, where Barney is joined by dinos Billy and Baby Bop and their three kid best friends. "Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!" continues to delight kids with Season 28 pulling into Treehouse this year, plus a brand new one-hour holiday special, "Thomas & Friends: “The Christmas Letter Express” Coming later this year to is "Millie Magnificent" from Nelvana, inspired by the best-selling books by Ashley Spires and Nelvana’s award-winning short film "The Most Magnificent Thing". Also this fall, new episodes of "Builder Brother’s Dream Factory "Gear Up" and "Get it done".
Finally, "Zokie" of Planet Ruby premieres this Fall on YTV. Ruby Studebaker and her alien BFF Zokie Sparkleby film their adventures around the town of Tres Leches. Along with their con-man friend Earl the squirrel, Ruby teaches Zokie about Earth, while Zokie tries to control his unpredictable alien powers.
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