TORONTO — Corus Studios, a division of Corus Entertainment, announced today two of HGTV Canada’s most-well-known home renovation experts, Scott McGillivray (above, left) and Bryan Baeumler (right), are teaming up for a new original series, Renovation Resort.
This seven-part competition series is scheduled to begin production this summer and is set to premiere on HGTV Canada in spring 2023, according to a press release. HGTV Canada is a Corus Entertainment network.
The series is being produced by McGillivray Entertainment and will be distributed internationally by Corus Studios.
“In Renovation Resort, Scott McGillivray enlists builder and longtime ‘frenemy’ Bryan Baeumler to help get his recently purchased, total wreck of a lakeside resort into shape. Although they won’t be getting their hands dirty this time, instead, they’re calling in four expert contractor/design duos who will battle it out against each other as they bring this forgotten fishing resort back to life in a frenzied, fun, action-packed competition series,” reads a synopsis in the press release.
Each team will have six weeks to design and renovate one of four waterfront cabins, “attempting to transform them into gorgeous one-of-a-kind vacation rentals ready to receive flocks of guests,” the release says.
“Armed with good advice, and a few quick jokes, Scott and Bryan will oversee the full process, guiding these four teams through the renovation, setting up tricky challenges and, alongside their guest judges, critiquing the results with a critical eye.”
One cabin will be crowned the best and that renovation team will go home with a game-changing reward, the release says.
“For 15 years, Scott and Bryan have been integral to the success of home renovation content in Canada and continue to be,” said Lisa Godfrey, senior vice-president of original content and Corus Studios, in the press release.
“Pairing this dynamic duo in a standalone series echoes our ongoing strategy to develop content that balances traditional home renovation concepts with new spins. The recent success of both Scott’s Vacation House Rules and Island of Bryan (Renovation Island) have catapulted triumphantly into over 100 territories worldwide, and we feel we have a winning concept with Renovation Resort that will continue to intrigue audiences and buyers internationally.”
Renovation Resort has opened casting for experienced contractor/designer duos who want to participate in the series. Casting details are available here.
For more on the series, please click here.
Photo supplied by Corus Studios. Photo credit: Joseph Marranca.
