The stars are aligning for movie lovers’ Super Sunday on CTV, with more than 11 hours of Oscars® coverage on March 7 alone on CTV and Star!. Surrounded by extensive coverage across CTV’s complete network of properties, THE 82ND ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS® airs LIVE across the country, Sunday, March 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET following the official red carpet pre-show, COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS 2010, at 8 p.m. ET on CTV (visit ctv.ca for local broadcast details).
Once again, the country’s #1 Canadian entertainment program kicks off the red carpet coverage with ETALK AT THE OSCARS, an all-Canadian arrivals show from their exclusive position on the Oscar’s red carpet, airing in super-simulcast on CTV, /A\ and Star!.
“From ETALK’s special coverage to original content on CTV.ca, viewers will get the Canadian perspective in an up-close-and-personal look at the biggest night in entertainment, everywhere they turn,” said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc.
Leading up to the big day and ETALK AT THE OSCARS, ETALK is awards show central. From the celebrity red carpet wardrobe choices, to picks for the night’s winners and upsets, ETALK delivers interviews, gossip and fashion news as stars prep for the biggest night in entertainment. On Monday, March 8 following the awards, ETALK provides a round-up of all the stories and gossip, including exclusive coverage from inside Elton John’s Oscar party. Viewers can catch all the exciting details this week and next at 7 p.m. ET. On Sunday, March 7, ETALK presents Oscar coverage in three different ways – ETALK’s 2010 OSCAR SPECIAL, ETALK AT THE OSCARS and exclusive live blogging and tweeting on CTV.ca.
And after all of the awards have been handed out, Star! features two-and-a-half straight hours of ON THE RED CARPET AT THE OSCARS. Beginning at 11:30 p.m. ET, the post-show special takes viewers to the hottest after parties in Hollywood to see how the stars celebrate their worthy wins.
CTV Inc.’s complete programming on Sunday, March 7, celebrating THE 82ND ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS features (visit CTV.ca to confirm local listings):
ETALK CELEBRATES PRECIOUS
Sun., March 7 at 1:30 p.m. ET on Star!
Having made its Canadian premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival®, Precious (based on the novel Push by Sapphire) is being hailed as one of the most important films of the year. Hosted by Ben Mulroney, ETALK CELEBRATES PRECIOUS provides viewers with a glimpse into this dark yet inspiring Oscar nominated film. This half-hour special features interviews with executive producers Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, director Lee Daniels, and cast members including Mariah Carey, Paula Patton, and newcomer Gabourey Sidibe.
IN FASHION
Sun., March 7 at 4:30 p.m. ET on CTV
Hosted by Glen Baxter, IN FASHION looks at which celebrities are likely to generate the most sales for a designer at the Academy Awards and the fashionable films that have been nominated at this year’s Oscars®. IN FASHION also chats with celebrity photographer George Pimentel, set to snap shots of the stars after they collect their golden hardware at the infamous Vanity Fair party. Plus, In FASHION showcases three designer collections inspired by the art of cinema. Also airing March 6 at 5 p.m. ET on Star! and 8 p.m. ET on FashionTelevisionChannel.
FASHIONTELEVISION
Sun., March 7 at 5 p.m. ET on CTV
Hosted by Jeanne Beker, Canada’s leading fashion series FASHIONTELEVISION examines style at the Academy Awards®. FT explores how and why designers battle to get their creations seen at this high profile event, review some ‘hits and misses’, and asks leading experts why this evening has become so influential for the world of fashion. Also airing March 6 at 5:30 p.m. ET on Star! and 8:30 p.m. ET on FashionTelevisionChannel.
ETALK’s 2010 OSCAR SPECIAL
Sun., March 7 at 5:30 p.m. ET on CTV
ETALK’s 2010 OSCAR SPECIAL features segments from all ten nominated films and co-hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. The special also takes a look back at favourite moments from years past, with a hilarious segment devoted to the best and worst ETALK red-carpet moments. Also airing March 6 at 6 p.m. ET on Star! and 9 p.m. ET on FashionTelevisionChannel; and March 7 at 1 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. ET on Star! and 10 a.m. ET and 9:30 p.m. ET on FashionTelevisionChannel.
ETALK AT THE OSCARS
Sun., March 7 at 6:30 p.m. ET on CTV and in SUPER SIMULCAST with /A\ and Star!
ETALK gets Canadians primed for THE ACADEMY AWARDS in style with its live red carpet show, ETALK AT THE OSCARS. ETALK is the only Canadian show granted an interview position on the world’s most coveted red carpet. ETALK has every angle of the most glamourous red carpet in the entertainment landscape covered. Rubbing elbows with tinsel town’s brightest, Ben Mulroney chats up nominees and presenters, while Tanya Kim catches every arrival and air-kiss from her exclusive location above the red carpet. Also airing March 7 at 8 p.m. ET on FashionTelevisionChannel and 10 p.m. ET on Star!.
CTV.ca’s LIVE OSCARS BLOG
Begins at 6:30 pm ET exclusively on CTV.ca
CTV.ca gives viewers the chance to eavesdrop on the ultimate Oscars gossip session. For the first time, CTV.ca is home to a live blog/conversation courtesy of Canada’s pre-eminent celebrity gossip maven, Lainey, direct from the Awards; ETALK’s resident fashionista Susie Wall; and MuchMusic’s Trevor Boris, comedian, producer, and juror on the MuchOriginal series, VIDEO ON TRIAL. Viewers won’t want to miss a minute of their snarky commentary, hilarious observations, and audacious views of everyone and everything at the Oscars.
COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS 2010
Sun., March 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV
THE VIEW co-host Sherri Shepherd teams with Jess Cagle and Kathy Ireland to serve as hosts for the official, live red carpet pre-show for THE 82ND ACADEMY AWARDS.
ON THE RED CARPET AT THE OSCARS
Sun., March 7 at 8 p.m. on Star!
Featuring fresh reports and additional interviews from the Oscar® red carpet, ON THE RED CARPET AT THE OSCARS® is the official pre-show complement. George Pennacchio, Marc Brown, Michelle Tuzee, fashion designer Randolph Duke, and the Movie Man Russ Leatherman come together to bring viewers all of Hollywood’s biggest stars from the red carpet at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
THE 82ND ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
Sun., March 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET on CTV
Live from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin host THE 82ND ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS® where the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honours film industry achievements from the past year.
ON THE RED CARPET AT THE OSCARS (LIVE)
Sun., March 7 at 11:30 p.m. ET on Star!
Airing live for two and a half hours straight, this ON THE RED CARPET AT THE OSCARS post-show special takes viewers to the hottest after parties in Hollywood to see how the stars celebrate their worthy wins.
On Monday, March 8:
CANADA AM
Mon., March 8 beginning at 6 a.m. ET on CTV
As Oscar weekend approaches, CANADA AM catches gold fever and covers the latest buzz from THE ACADEMY AWARDS. Then, after the big show is over and the awards have been handed out, ETALK’s Ben Mulroney joins CANADA AM on Monday, March 8, fresh from his red carpet hosting duties. Viewers get the latest scoop on the gossip, fashion hits and misses from the red carpet, a recap of the biggest winners and upsets from the night before, and the inside track on tinseltown’s A-list parties.
ETALK
Mon., March 8 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV
Following the awards, ETALK provides a round-up of all the stories and gossip, including exclusive coverage from inside Elton John’s Oscar party.
