http://www.viewers.ca/discuss Rogers Communications Citytv and OMNI Television en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:58:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/applied/misc/rss.jpg http://www.viewers.ca/discuss http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7351&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:23:34 GMT Does anyone know will citytv have any of there shows online this year. Does anyone know will citytv have any of there shows online this year. ]]> ottawasnowdog http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7351 http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7346&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:34:43 GMT *Citytv Programming Highlights: Monday, September 6 – Sunday, September 12* THE FINAL FOUR ACTS WHO WILL COMPETE FOR THE $1 MILLION PRIZE WILL BE... Citytv Programming Highlights: Monday, September 6 – Sunday, September 12

THE FINAL FOUR ACTS WHO WILL COMPETE FOR THE $1 MILLION PRIZE WILL BE REVEALED THIS WEEK ON AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

SHOCKING MULTIPLE ELIMINATIONS ON AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF BACHELOR PAD

CATCH THE CITYTV ORIGINAL PRESENTATION CITY FIGHTS CANCER FOLLOWED BY STAND UP TO CANCER THIS FRIDAY

Tune in to Citytv for a week packed with new episodes of some of your favourite summer programming. Plus, relive some hilarious moments from some of TV’s hottest comedies. See below for highlights.

Bachelor Pad (s/ABC): Monday, September 6 at 8:00pm ET/PT (7:00pm CT, 9:00pm MT)
In a surprise twist, 3 women are sent packing early on in the episode evening the playing field to four women and four men. This week also features a game of Spin the Bottle and an overnight date where a "tough guy" opens up. Plus - one of the couples sneaks into the fantasy suite!

Dating in the Dark( s/ABC): Monday, September 6 at 10:00pm ET/PT (9:00pm CT, 11:00pm MT)
Six new singles move into the house and learn the hard way that a person’s voice does not always match the person.

America’s Got Talent (s/NBC): Tuesday, September 7 at 9:00pm ET/PT (8:00pm CT, 10:00pm MT)
The Top 10 acts perform LIVE in Hollywood for a chance at making it to the Final Four. Plus, pop sensation Enrique Iglesias will perform his #1 dance single “I Like It.” Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan star as the celebrity panel of judges and Nick Cannon hosts.

America’s Got Talent (s/NBC): Wednesday, September 8 at 9:00pm ET/PT (8:00pm CT, 10:00pm MT)
The votes are in and the four acts that will compete in the LIVE finale are revealed. The final four acts will go on to perform one last time for a chance at the $1 million prize and becoming the most talented act in America. Also see Grammy Award-winning Singer Sarah McLachlan and the hit broadway show "American Idiot" perform! Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan star as the celebrity panel of judges and Nick Cannon hosts.

Modern Family: Wednesday, September 8 at 10:00pm ET/PT (9:00pm CT, 8:00pm MT) ***Encore Presentation**
An unexpected reality check dampens Jay's (Ed O’Neill) plans for relaxation; Phil (Ty Burrell) wants to make the trip romantic for Claire (Julie Bowen); the kids get into mischief when left to their own devices.

Cougar Town: Wednesday, September 8 at 10:30pm ET/PT (9:30pm CT, 8:30pm MT) ***Encore Presentation**
Jules (Courteney Cox) and Grayson (Josh Hopkins) consider the notion of FWB, friends with benefits. Meanwhile Andy (Ian Gomez) hires a nanny for Ellie (Christa Miller), and Travis (Dan Byrd) benefits from Bobby’s (Brian Van Holt) unconventional plans to make some extra cash.

Community: Thursday, September 9 at 8:00pm ET/PT (7:00pm CT, 9:00pm MT)
*** Season Finale Encore Presentation***
Jealousy runs rampant at Greendale as Britta (Gillian Jacobs) and Professor Slater (guest star Lauren Stamile, Grey’s Anatomy) fight for the affection of Jeff (Joel McHale). Meanwhile, Troy (Donald Glover) is confused when his best friend, Abed (Danny Pudi), doesn’t invite him to move into his dorm room. John Oliver (The Daily Show) also guest stars.

City Fights Cancer premiering Friday, September 10 at 7pm ET/ PT/MT (6pm CT)***Citytv Original***
In this touching Citytv special event - hosted by Gord Martineau - Citytv and the Canadian Cancer Society team up to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer. City Fights Cancer will bring viewers inspirational stories of strength and survival from across the country, and give people watching at home a chance to help the cause. Canadians can donate during the special by calling, emailing or by texting. All proceeds will be donated to Canadian cancer research. Join the fight!

Stand up to Cancer (s/NBC/ABC/CBS/FOX): Friday, September 10 at 8pm ET/PT/MT (7pm CT)
Citytv is donating one-hour of commercial-free primetime to simulcast the groundbreaking fundraising special to raise much-needed funds for innovative cancer research. Hosted by news anchors, Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer and Brian Williams, the special honours the memory of those taken by cancer and focuses on surviving the disease and living a full life after diagnosis. The telecast features live performances by legendary recording artists and stars from film, television and sports including an all-star musical collaboration led by Stevie Wonder with Natasha Bedingfield, Queen Latifah, Martina McBride, Aaron Neville, and Dave Stewart. Celebrity participants expected to participate include George Clooney, Denzel Washington, Gwyneth Paltrow, Renée Zellwegger, Lance Armstrong, Eric Stonestreet, Rashida Jones, Alison Sweeney, and many more. Viewers will also get updates on the work of the five SU2C “Dream Teams” and new developments in the field of cancer research.

Check out Citytv.com for full episodes and exciting extras from some of your favourite Citytv
programming, available 24 – 48 hours post broadcast.

Citytv™ television stations in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg offer viewers intensely-local, urban-oriented, culturally-diverse television programming. A distinct alternative to other conventional television stations, Citytv engages its viewers with dynamic on-air personalities and delivers an entertaining mix of news, local-interactive formats such as: Breakfast Television and CityLine; as well as local Canadian and US acquired prime time entertainment programming. Citytv is a part of Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For more information on Citytv stations and programming, visit Citytv.com ]]> Everfresh http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7346 http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7236&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:04:15 GMT *Citytv Programming Highlights: Monday, August 30 – Sunday, September 5* SEE THE WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE OF SUZANNE ROGERS PRESENTS: OSCAR DE LA... Citytv Programming Highlights: Monday, August 30 – Sunday, September 5

SEE THE WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE OF SUZANNE ROGERS PRESENTS: OSCAR DE LA RENTA

BACHELOR PAD HEATS UP THIS WEEK WITH A HOT NEW EPISODE

GET A SNEAK PEAK OF CITYTV’S AWESOME FALL LINEUP IN CITYTV BIG AWESOME PREVIEW SHOW

Tune in to Citytv for a week packed with new episodes of some of your favourite summer programming. Plus, relive some hilarious moments from some of TV’s hottest comedies. See below for highlights.

Bachelor Pad (s/ABC): Monday, August 30 at 8:00pm ET/PT (7:00pm CT, 9:00pm MT)
As 13 contestants continue to compete for $250,000 — and a chance at love — the stakes get tougher. This week, an emotionally bruising competition sends three women packing. Plus, there is a fantasy date, a couple "takes flight" and, of course, another dreaded elimination.

Dating in the Dark( s/ABC): Monday, August 30 at 10:00pm ET/PT (9:00pm CT, 11:00pm MT)
Three new single women and three new single men looking for love move into the house and have the opportunity to date in the darkroom. After determining their most compatible match and looking through the opposite sex’s vehicles for clues on their personality, the participants must decide if they have found someone they want to continue dating…when the lights go on.

America’s Got Talent (s/NBC): Tuesday, August 31 at 9:00pm ET/PT (8:00pm CT, 10:00pm MT)
Semi-finals continue– LIVE from Hollywood! The next group of 12 acts from the semi-finals perform LIVE in Hollywood for a chance at making it to the Top Ten. Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan star as the celebrity panel of judges and Nick Cannon hosts.

America’s Got Talent (s/NBC): Wednesday, September 1 at 9:00pm ET/PT (8:00pm CT, 10:00pm MT)
The votes are in and five acts from the previous night move on to the Top Ten. These acts will continue their pursuit of the $1 million prize and will be one step closer to becoming the most talented act in America. Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan star as the celebrity panel of judges and Nick Cannon hosts.

Cougar Town: Wednesday, September 1 at 10:30pm ET/PT (9:30pm CT, 8:30pm MT) ***Encore Presentation***
Jules’ (Courteney Cox) intimate Thanksgiving turns into a larger gathering just as she’d hoped. When Travis (Dan Byrd) invites girlfriend Kylie (Spencer Locke) to dinner and introduces her to everyone for the first time, Jules and friends are determined to make an unforgettable first impression. Before long, Jules finds herself giving Travis and Kylie an impromptu lesson on birth control. Meanwhile, Bobby (Brian Van Holt) and Grayson (Josh Hopkins) discover an awkward but common interest between them.

Community (s/NBC): Thursday, September 2 at 8:00pm ET/PT (7:00pm CT, 9:00pm MT) ***Encore Presentation***
When Annie (Alison Brie) starts hanging out with Britta’s ex-boyfriend Vaughn (guest star Eric Christian Olsen), Britta (Gillian Jacobs) and Jeff (Joel McHale) vow to protect her. Meanwhile, Pierce (Chevy Chase) feels left out at Troy (Donald Glover) and Abed’s (Danny Pudi) movie night.

Suzanne Rogers Presents: Oscar De La Renta: Saturday, September 4 at 8:00pm ET/PT/CT/MT
***World Broadcast Premiere***
Suzanne Rogers Presents: Oscar de le Renta gives viewers VIP access to the first Canadian Oscar de la Renta fashion show in over a decade and an exclusive look at the glamorous evening that followed. See how it all came together with highlight interviews with Oscar de la Renta himself, Suzanne Rogers, prominent celebrity stylists and renowned fashion writers. Plus, audiences get an inside look at everything from the casting call, to the chic venue to the final product – a breathtaking runway show that is equal parts art as it is fashion, capped by a signature Oscar de la Renta Wedding gown.

Citytv Big Awesome Preview Show: Sunday September 5 at 10:00pm ET/PT/MT/CT
***Citytv Original***
This one hour Citytv special gives audiences a sneak peak at some of the Fall’s most anticipated new shows like conspiracy thriller The Event, the adrenaline fueled Chase and the sexy spy drama Undercovers. Plus, catch up on returning fan favourites Modern Family, Cougar Town and Parenthood. It’s gonna be awesome!

Check out Citytv.com for full episodes and exciting extras from some of your favourite Citytv programming, available 24 – 48 hours post broadcast.

Citytv™ television stations in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg offer viewers intensely-local, urban-oriented, culturally-diverse television programming. A distinct alternative to other conventional television stations, Citytv engages its viewers with dynamic on-air personalities and delivers an entertaining mix of news, local-interactive formats such as: Breakfast Television and CityLine; as well as local Canadian and US acquired prime time entertainment programming. Citytv is a part of Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For more information on Citytv stations and programming, visit www.Citytv.com


]]> Everfresh http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7236 http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7171&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:34:04 GMT Despite Rogers' complete ineptitude and lack of interest in pretty much everything broadcasting, they own some pretty good assets, and the assets all compliment each other. Which is important. That includes the license for the CityNews Channel. The best thing is that all these assets could work together.

(The potential) CityNews Channel could be a hub for all their channels, cross-promoting and expanding viewership for each of them. It can be done CHEAP, too, since most of the required programming already exists. Here's what each could contribute:

Citytv - The obvious stuff, like BT and CityNews updates throughout the day. Maybe have a segment with movie and music news, like the old days. (Maybe partner-up with AUX on this.) Take back the style CP24 took from them, but not chirpy, vapid, and overproduced.

680 News - Traffic reports, like the old CP24 partnership.

OMNI - Multicultural news and perspective, which is quite a huge deal in Toronto. An actual edge over CP24. Also, an international news platform, replacing the defunct CityNews International.

Rogers Community Channel (or whatever it's called) - They have some locally-focused call-in shows, and community events.

SportsNet - Sports news. Fairly obvious.

OLN - Their focus is blurry at the moment, but a news segment on outdoor activities would be a great addition. A cottage report, maybe? Ski reports in the winter? It doesn't actually have to be produced by OLN itself, but the OLN branding would apply well and drive viewers.

G4 - Technology and gaming news all the way. Nerd culture is growing. This is a no brainer. Get the Electric Playground guys to produce a segment for the channel, and get some internet integration going.


Of course, I have no actual hope of this ever happening. I'm just yelling into the wind. I'm 99% certain no one at Rogers Media knows this forum exists, and even if they did, they is zero enthusiasm there in building their television division. They're all a bunch of MBAs just happy to be hanging onto their jobs for now. This is just a dream of what could be for that family of stations if they ever got their act together (and weren't deathly afraid of treading further into CTVgm's territory.) ]]> lunarworks http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7171 http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7165&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:57:10 GMT *Citytv Announces CityLine Guest Hosts * Original CityLine Host, Dini Petty; Actress/Model, Monika Scharre; Radio Personality, Erin Davis;... Citytv Announces CityLine Guest Hosts

Original CityLine Host, Dini Petty; Actress/Model, Monika Scharre; Radio Personality, Erin Davis; Sportsnet’s, Martine Giallard; BT Toronto’s Kevin Frankish, Dina Pugliese, Jennifer Valentyne and Frank Ferragine; BT Calgary’s Jill Belland; BT Vancouver’s Dawn Chubai; What’s Cooking’s Jack Hourigan and Richard Cazeau; and CityLine Guest Expert Bill Rowley Among Confirmed CityLine Guest Hosts Starting August 23.
The show must go on! While CityLine Host Tracy Moore is on maternity leave - following the birth of her second child, Eva Simone on August 16 -

Citytv is pleased to welcome a number of radio and television personalities as guest hosts for CityLine, the longest running Canadian lifestyle program for women. CityLine airs weekdays at 9am ET/PT/MT (11am CT) on Citytv.

"I can't wait to sit back, relax and enjoy CityLine from my sofa with little Eva” says Tracy Moore, host of CityLine. “It's exciting to watch some of Canada's top talent put their own spin on the show."

CityLine will be checking in regularly with Tracy at home and giving audiences a behind- the-scenes look her life with two little ones under the age of three.

CityLine guest hosts and airdates are as follows:

Week of August 23 - 27
Aug 23 Jennifer Valentyne and Frank Ferragine (Breakfast Television Toronto)
Aug 24 Erin Davis (Erin & Mike Show, 98.1 CHFI)
Aug 25 Jennifer Valentyne (BT Toronto)
Aug 26 Jennifer Valentyne and Frank Ferragine (BT Toronto)
Aug 27 Martine Gaillard (Rogers Sportsnet) and Bill Rowley (CityLine, Guest Expert)

Week of August 30 – September 3
Aug 30 Jennifer Valentyne and Frank Ferragine (BT Toronto)
Aug 31 Jennifer Valentyne and Frank Ferragine (BT Toronto)
Sept 1 Dini Petty (CityLine, The Dini Petty Show) and Micki Moore (You’re Beautiful)
Sept 2 Jennifer Valentyne (BT Toronto)
Sept 3 Monika Schnarre (Model, Actress) and Dina Pugliese (BT Toronto)

Week of September 6 - 10
Sept 6 Jack Hourigan and Richard Cazeau (Kraft, What’s Cooking?)
Sept 7 Jennifer Valentyne and Frank Ferragine (BT Toronto)
Sept 8 Jill Belland (BT Calgary) and Dawn Chubai (BT Vancouver)
Sept 9 Jill Belland (BT Calgary) and Dawn Chubai (BT Vancouver)
Sept 10 Jennifer Valentyne (BT Toronto) and Bill Rowley (CityLine, Guest Expert)

Week of September 13 - 17
Sept 13 Encore Presentation
Sept 14 Dina Pugliese and Kevin Frankish (BT Toronto)
Sept 15 Dina Pugliese and Kevin Frankish (BT Toronto)
Sept 16 Erin Davis (Erin & Mike Show, 98.1 CHFI)
Sept 17 TBD
CityLine, currently in its 26th year, is the longest running and most successful daytime show for women in Canadian history. Host Tracy Moore brings her energy and enthusiasm along with her charismatic personality and flare for style - making her a perfect fit for Canada's top source for the latest in home decor, food, fashion, health and beauty. CityLine engages, entertains and informs viewers across Canada with its unique live format and daily themed approach. As familiar and trusted guest experts visit the set, viewers are treated to professional tips covering such topics as décor, entertaining, fashion, beauty, home and gardening.

Citytv™ television stations in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg offer viewers intensely-local, urban-oriented, culturally-diverse television programming. A distinct alternative to other conventional television stations, Citytv engages its viewers with dynamic on-air personalities and delivers an entertaining mix of news, local-interactive formats such as: Breakfast Television and CityLine; as well as local Canadian and US acquired prime time entertainment programming. Citytv is a part of Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For more information on Citytv stations and programming, visit www.Citytv.com ]]> Everfresh http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7165 http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7164&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:57:10 GMT *Citytv Programming Highlights: Monday, August 23 – Sunday, August 29* *CATCH ANOTHER SEXY EPISODE OF BACHELOR PAD THIS WEEK THE COMPETITION... Citytv Programming Highlights: Monday, August 23 – Sunday, August 29

CATCH ANOTHER SEXY EPISODE OF BACHELOR PAD THIS WEEK

THE COMPETITION NARROWS AS SEMI FINALS BEGIN ON AMERICA’S GOT TALENT!

Tune in to Citytv for a week packed with new episodes of some of your favourite reality programming. Plus, relive some hilarious moments from some of TV’s hottest comedies. See below for highlights.

Bachelor Pad (s/ABC): Monday, August 23 at 8:00pm ET/PT (7:00pm CT, 9:00pm MT)
Fifteen contestants continue to compete for $250,000 and a second chance at love. This week, lips will lock and there will be overnight dates in Las Vegas. Plus, there's a high-speed chase for immunity and another dreaded elimination.

Dating in the Dark( s/ABC): Monday, August 23 at 10:00pm ET/PT (9:00pm CT, 11:00pm MT)
Three new single women and three new single men looking for love move into the house and have the opportunity to date in the darkroom. To see if they have chemistry with the opposite sex, the participants attempt to ‘Dance in the Dark’. Plus, the singletons get a chance to see video tours of each other’s homes - which proves very revealing.

America’s Got Talent (s/NBC): Tuesday, August 24 at 9:00pm ET/PT (8:00pm CT, 10:00pm MT)
Semi-finals begin – LIVE from Hollywood! The first group of 12 acts from the semi-finals perform LIVE in Hollywood for a chance at making it to the Top Ten. Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan star as the celebrity panel of judges and Nick Cannon hosts.

America’s Got Talent (s/NBC): Wednesday, August 25 at 9:00pm ET/PT (8:00pm CT,10:00pm MT)
The votes are in and five acts from the previous night move on to the Top Ten. These acts will continue their pursuit of the $1 million prize and will be one step closer to becoming the most talented act in America. Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan star as the celebrity panel of judges and Nick Cannon hosts.

Modern Family: Wednesday, August 25 at 10:00pm ET/PT (9:00pm CT, 8:00pm MT) ***Encore Presentation***
Gloria (Sofia Vergara) invites the whole family on a getaway to Hawaii for Jay's (Ed O’Neill) birthday.

Cougar Town: Wednesday, August 25 at 10:30pm ET/PT (9:30pm CT, 8:30pm MT) ***Encore Presentation***
Jules (Courteney Cox) has mixed feelings when Travis (Dan Byrd) gets accepted to two of his choice colleges. Now he must decide between schools in California or one just 20 minutes from home. As Jules struggles with the thought of Travis moving away, Grayson (Josh Hopkins) is there for her. Meanwhile, Laurie (Busy Philipps) considers her feelings for Smith (Ryan Devlin) when he returns from law school, and Andy (Ian Gomez) longs for the freedom to do whatever he wants around the house, free of Ellie’s rules.

The Booth at the End: Friday, August 27 at 12:00am ET/PT/CT/MT
From the Shorts in the City Series on Citytv.com, The Booth at the End centres on a mysterious Man (Xander Berkeley, 24) who sits at a booth at the end of a diner. People come to him with requests and the Man can make these things happen - for a price. In exchange for what they want, these individuals must sacrifice their morals and do deeds normally inconceivable to them. They must return to the Man and describe every step in detail. As the characters' tasks begin to overlap, complications ensue. But the Man never forces anyone to do anything. It's always up to them to start - or stop - with one lingering question: "How far would you go to get what you want?"
** The Booth at the End is a first for Citytv, releasing the series originally on the web earlier this month followed by a 2 hour special television presentation.

Check out Citytv.com for full episodes and exciting extras from some of your favourite Citytv programming, available 24 – 48 hours post broadcast.

Citytv™ television stations in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg offer viewers intensely-local, urban-oriented, culturally-diverse television programming. A distinct alternative to other conventional television stations, Citytv engages its viewers with dynamic on-air personalities and delivers an entertaining mix of news, local-interactive formats such as: Breakfast Television and CityLine; as well as local Canadian and US acquired prime time entertainment programming. Citytv is a part of Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For more information on Citytv stations and programming, visit www.Citytv.com ]]> Everfresh http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7164 http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7081&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:33:47 GMT I'm hearing Kris Reyes and Tara Weber left CityNews 'on their own accord'. ]]> artudo123 http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7081 http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7001&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:37:10 GMT Citytv has changed its mind and has decided to NOT air Cityline at 10:00AM this fall, where it would directly compete against The Marilyn Denis Show... Citytv has changed its mind and has decided to NOT air Cityline at 10:00AM this fall, where it would directly compete against The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV.

Citytv had originally planned to air Cityline at 10:00AM this fall (allowing them to simulcast The Nate Berkus Show at 9:00AM), but then CTV announced that The Marilyn Denis Show will air in the same time slot. Cityline has been moved back to 9:00AM. The Nate Berkus Show will now air at 10:00AM on Citytv in POST-Release, and at 9:00AM in simulcast on OMNI 1

Although I think overall it is a smart move by Citytv, it does make it look like they don't have enough confidence in Cityline to have it compete vs Marilyn Dennis. ]]> TVViewer http://www.viewers.ca/discuss/showthread.php?t=7001