TORONTO – Corus Entertainment today announced a slate of 50 new original, scripted, made-for-television movies for its specialty channels.
Corus has signed deals with Champlain Média, Neshama Releasing, and others for content to air on W Network, Lifetime, and Showcase
“Made-for-television movies continue to captivate audiences across Corus’ specialty networks, complementing Hallmark Channel’s signature seasonal programming on W Network throughout the year,” says the company press release.
“Most recently, eight of the 50 Corus original titles debuted as part of the most-watched annual holiday tradition, Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas,” it added.
Additional premieres are still ahead across Lifetime, Showcase, and W Network including its themed programming blocks Hallmark Channel’s Winterfest this January featuring the film Love in Winterland, and the upcoming Hallmark Channel’s Love Ever After featuring the film A Valentine’s Day Match this February.
“We’re incredibly proud to invest and partner with Canada’s outstanding independent production community and its roster of exceptional and diverse talent, both behind and in front of the camera,” said Lisa Godfrey, vice president original content. “By investing in Canadian movies, we are delivering more of the quality content and passionate storytelling that continues to drive growth across our networks and attract advertisers.”
For more on the titles and production partners, please click here.
Additionally, Global News Morning Toronto’s Jennifer Valentyne (pictured) will be W Network’s face of new original interstitial series, W Network’s Movie Date. Each episode of W Network’s Movie Date is comprised of three themed content segments featuring Valentyne welcoming familiar faces into her home to enjoy snacks and conversation.
