CTV's 2009-2010 Fall Programming

CTV and A TV's Upfronts were held June 2. The executives pitched their wares to advertisers promising their schedules had the most Top 20 shows. CTV's schedule was "...designed to win every timeslot, night after night, week after week." The statements sounds weary. CTV and its sister networks have been promoting a grass roots initiative to persuade the Canadian government to allow broadcast networks and local stations to charge cable and satellite providers to air their programming. This would lessen the television broadcast industry's dependence on advertising dollars.

Nevertheless, the CTV schedule continues to combine its popular blend of pop culture and old favorites.

2009 Fall Primetime Schedule

All times are ET, and subject to change. Premeire dates will be announced later this summer.

Sundays
7:00-7:30 PM - Degrassi: The Next Generation
7:30-8:00 PM - Degrassi: The Next Generation
8:00-9:00 PM - The Amazing Race
9:00-10:00 PM - Desperate Housewives
10:00-11:00 PM - Cold Case

Mondays
7:00-7:30 PM - Etalk
7:30-8:00 PM - Access Hollywood
8:00-10:00 PM - Dancing with the Stars (new network)
10:00-11:00 PM - CSI: Miami

Tuesdays
7:00-7:30 PM - Etalk
7:30-8:00 PM - Access Hollywood
8:00-9:00 PM - So You Think You Can Dance Canada
9:00-10:00 PM - Dancing with the Stars Results Show (new network)
10:00-11:00 PM - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Wednesdays
7:00-7:30 PM - Etalk
7:30-8:00 PM - So You Think You Can Dance Canada Results Show
8:00-9:00 PM - America's Next Top Model (new network)
9:00-10:00 PM - Criminal Minds
10:00-11:00 PM - CSI: New York

Thursdays
7:00-8:00 PM - The Vampire Diaries (new)
8:00-9:00 PM - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
9:00-10:00 PM - Grey's Anatomy
10:00-11:00 PM - The Mentalist

Fridays
7:00-7:30 PM - Etalk
7:30-8:00 PM - Access Hollywood
8:00-9:00 PM - Ghost Whisperer
9:00-10:00 PM - Southland
10:00-11:00 PM - Flashpoint

Saturdays
7:00-8:00 PM - W-FIVE
8:00-9:00 PM - Crimetime Saturday (Rotating Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM - Crimetime Saturday (Rotating Encores)
10:00-11:00 PM - Law & Order: SVU Encores

CTV's daytime schedule will see Dr. Mehmet C. Oz replace General Hospital. The venerable soap will move to 'A'. "The Dr. Oz Show" is a health and wellness talk show produced by Oprah's Harpo Productions and Sony Picture Entertainment. Beginning Sept. 14 at 5:00 PM ET, Dr. Oz will follow the broadcast of Oprah.

Special events include the September premiere of the CTV original movie, Paradise City: Degrassi goes to Hollywood. CTV will also host the 82nd Annual Academy Awrds, Super Bowl XLIV, The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, The 2010 Juno Awards, and The Scotiabank Giller Award. Of course, they are the home of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and 2012 Olympics in London, England.

CTV also confirmed that Brent Butt is the creator, executive producer and writer of "Hiccups." The 13-part comedy series stars Nancy Robertson (Corner Gas) as a children's author who employs Butt as her life coach to help her control her anger.

Dan for Mayor is another 13-part comedy series in production for CTV. This is from writers and producers Mark Farrell, Paul Mather, and Kevin White. Fred Ewanuick, also from Corner Gas, stars as a bartender who runs for mayor.

In Addition to W-FIVE, ETalk, Canada AM, Question Period, CTV Evening News and CTV National News with Lloyd Roberts also return to their respective times.

Source: CTV Media

So You Think You Can Dance Canada

Since audtions are still going on for the Canadian edition of SYTYCD, I thought I'd add that for our CA visitors.

Tuesday, May 26
Montréal, QC
Théâtre St-Denis,
1594 St-Denis Street

Among the rules and regulations that should be noted for the auditions:

Competitors must be either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
All competitors must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Competitors must be of the age of majority in the province/territory in which they reside and no older than 30 years of age as of April 1, 2009. The age of majority is as follows: 18 years of age in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan; and 19 years of age in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut and Yukon.
All competitors must provide two pieces of identification, including a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license or passport), at the audition.
Competitors may bring a non-competing dance partner for purposes of the audition.
All competitors must bring with them, along with the proper ID, the signed personal release, the completed preliminary questionnaire, and the music sheet. All will be available at the audition site and for download soon at dance.ctv.ca.

All competitors are asked to bring with them the completed music sheet indicating the music they will use in their audition, along with the CD containing the indicated music.

All songs must be “original” songs that are commercially available. A song must not be a re-mix of a song, a song downloaded from the Internet, or a competitor-created mix.

Competitors will not be permitted to audition in any article of clothing with a visible designer, sports or other logo; artwork; name; photo; or other mark which may be subject to protection by copyright or trademark laws.

Fox's Dance Season Premiere & Audition Dates

Contestants line up at the Los Angeles auditions for So You Think You Can Dance, which kicks off its fifth season with a two-night, four-hour season premiere Thursday, May 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, May 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2009 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Matthieu Young/FOX

So You Think You Can Dance's fifth season premieres May 21, 8:00-10:00 PM ET on FOX and, in Canada, CTV. After the premiere, SYTYCD will air Wednesdays and Thursdays. But, auditions for season six begin next week, as the network prepares for a Fall run of the fabulously popular talent search.

Check out the audition episodes for ideas on how (and how not) to impress the judges. These air May 21 and May 27, 8:00-10:00 PM ET.

So You Think You Can Dance Summer '09 Audition Dates

As always, these venues and dates are subject to change. They will be announced locally and you can always check fox.com for updates.

Thursday, May 28
Boston, MA
Hyatt Regency Boston
One Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111

Monday, June 1
Atlanta, Georgia
Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Friday, June 12
Los Angeles, CA
Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014

Friday, July 24
Salt Lake City, UT
TBA

So You Think You Can Dance Audition Basics

Registration will begin at 8:00 AM at each venue. Auditioners traveling to cities for the open calls should make arrangements to stay for at least two days following their initial audition in the event of a callback.

Contestants must be no younger than 18 years of age or older than 30 years of age on the first day they register for auditions. Any contestant who is a minor in their state of residence must also have a parent or legal guardian sign all required documents. Check fox.com/dance for full eligibility rules.