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HGTV unveils 2005-2006 programming highlights
Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 07:00 PM
New acquisitions for HGTV include "Craft Corner Death Match", "Design Match", "Handyman Superstar Challenge I", "Opening Soon By Design", , "Painted House", "ReDesign", , "What You Get for the Money" and more! Craft Corner Death Match New Series (Canadian Broadcast Premiere) Fri. at 9pm ET beginning Oct. 7 It’s Martha Stewart Living meets Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome when amateur crafters compete against each other, against the clock – and against the imposing Craft Lady of Steel. Armed with nothing more than hot-glue guns and a few basic materials, the contestants must swiftly assemble projects that are judged on beauty, creativity and utility. Host Jason Jones is the devious ringmaster, throwing twists into each challenge and riling up the bloodthirsty studio audience. Design Match New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Tues. at 9:30pm ET/PT beginning Oct. 4 Match me if you can! Two rival design teams have two days to create a knockout budget version of a high-end inspiration room. Utilizing the key design principles, but with one-tenth of the original budget, designers Meredith Herson and Hal Eisen guide the two novice teams through the process. Each team begins with the same signature piece of furniture pinched from the first room, but only the winning team gets to claim the piece as their prize. Design to Win New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Weeknights at 6pm ET beginning Oct. 3 Can you separate the Biedermeier from the Baroque? Select the right accessories for a room to meet a $500 budget? The first-ever design game show is set to win the imaginations of trivia buffs and design aficionados everywhere. In each episode, the host leads three contestants through a series of design-oriented questions with only one contender emerging victorious at the end. Filmed before a live-studio audience, the trivia will keep everyone addicted to wanting to ‘Play and Win’ more. Are you game? Designer Guys New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Tues. at 8:30pm ET beginning Oct. 4 The Designer Guys series is back - with three new recruits! Founders of one of Canada’s hottest design firms, Precipice Design Studios, Anwar Mukhayesh, Matt Davis and Allen Chan invite HGTV viewers into the fabulous, creative and cutting-edge world of interior design. Infusing elements of architecture, landscape and industrial design into the homeowner’s space, this fresh take on an old favorite captivates audiences by overcoming specific design challenges in each episode. Handyman Superstar Challenge I New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Winter 2006 Watch contestants sweat to succeed in HGTV’s first-ever search for Canada’s next great home renovation host – a real handyman with real skill, real integrity, and real enough star potential to host their very own show. Ten contestants - carefully chosen from a nation-wide call for home-made audition tapes – will endure both physical and psychological pressure over the course of seven deceptively simple challenges. A three-man judging panel, including Mike Holmes and Jim Caruk, systematically reduce the field to just one - the contestant with the most industry knowledge, skill and charisma. Home to Stay New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Mon. at 8pm ET beginning Oct. 3 Peter Fallico, host of HGTV’s popular series Home to Go, returns with this brand new series for first-time homeowners. Whether it’s a condo, a loft, or a semi-detached, Peter helps buyers get the hip look they want on a budget. The series focuses on real estate - how to increase the resale value of your home; renovating – how to tackle the projects with the most impact potential; and redecorating - adding flair and style to your new home in creative and practical ways. I Want That! New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Winter 2006 This series showcases innovations for the home that are so new they almost haven’t happened yet. From materials to floor plans, our two co-hosts introduce the latest and greatest products and ideas. Meet the homeowners, builders, architects, carpenters, designers and manufacturers who are setting the trends and creating the buzz. OPENING SOON: By Design New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Tues. at 9pm ET/PT beginning Oct. 4 What do a millionaire playboy, a fashionista, and a streetwise kid from the Bronx have in common? They are all commercial real-estate mavericks willing to risk everything to launch their dream space. From a small Torontobased men’s fashion store to a Fendi flagship in Rome, this series opens the doors on the high stakes, high pressure world of entrepreneurs and superstar designers. Witness every phase of the process from the designer winning over the client through to construction crises and personality clashes. Each episode culminates in the store’s opening. Painted House New Series (Network Premiere) Weekdays. at 9am ET/PT beginning Oct. 3 Debbie Travis' original design series, in this series Travis comes face-to-face with every style of home and every type of homeowner. From bachelor pads to RVs, family rooms to penthouses - no project is too small, no job too big. reDesign New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Mon. at 8:30pm ET/PT beginning Oct. 4 Personable HGTV guest host Kenneth Brown – known for his inventive yet impeccably tasteful designs – hosts this news series featuring dream rooms. In each episode, Brown offers viewers the tricks of his trade by demystifying how to choose the right colours, textures, materials and furniture for their home. The result is virtually no-holds barred interior design with redos that morph into stunning breakthroughs. Kenneth has a remarkable gift for quickly developing a rapport with others. Restaurant Makeover New Series (Network Premiere) Thurs. at 9:30pm ET beginning Oct. 6 This series challenges two restaurant industry hot shots to overhaul a struggling eatery. The chefs have opened swanky restaurants – and they have the egos to match. The designers are used to million dollar budgets. They have renovated this country’s official residences and have won international acclaim for their innovative (and expensive) style. Together the team redecorate, update the menu, pull out every stop and cash in every favour to make the restaurant a success. Small Space, Big Style New Series (Broadcast Premiere) Spring 2006 If you want to live in a great location, chances are you’ll have to cut back on square footage. However, cutting back on space doesn’t mean you have to cut back on style, comfort or function. Join host Ken Taylor as he visits American homes that pack big ideas into tiny spaces. From bold patterns, creative storage and even movable walls, these homes prove that good things do come in small spaces! What You Get for the Money New Series (Canadian Broadcast Premiere) Wed. at 9pm ET beginning Oct. 5 From a 500-square-foot urban dwelling to a five-bedroom rural house, find out what your money really can buy. Each episode tells personal stories, investigates varied lifestyles and explores communities while boldly answering the invasive question: “How much did that cost?” Candy Cane Lane New Special (Broadcast Premiere) December 2005 For three magical weeks in December, a stretch of 200 Edmonton homes transform into a dazzling display of lights and decorations. Candy Cane Lane has become a must-see attraction of the Christmas season, wowing thousands of delighted visitors every year. This documentary follows three men who get caught up in the whirlwind of decorating, determined to show their creative side despite tight budgets and the looming deadline of opening night. Debbie Travis' Facelift Special New Special (Broadcast Premiere) New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2006 Have you ever wondered how the Facelift crew pulls off their magnificent design feats? What really happens when 40 people invade one home for four days? With 50 episodes under her belt, Debbie Travis takes viewers behind-the-scenes to expose the laughter and tears that make each episode a hit. Rooms That Rock Holiday Special New Special (Broadcast Premiere) December 2005 Are you ready for some holiday bling? Rooms That Rock spreads festive cheer to a family in need of an up-do. Their demur living room requires lots of loving care while the dining room - with exposed plumbing and wiring - is not exactly the setting for a festive family meal. Andrew Pike and Cheryl Torrenueva arrive in the Design Mobile to add some glitz for any season. Together with host Sarah Cauchon, they roll up their sleeves and get crafty too with fabulous kid-friendly ideas for holiday gifts.
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