Entertainment Tonight Canada(commonly shortened toET Canada) is aCanadianentertainment newstelevision series that aired on theGlobal Television Networkfrom 2005 to 2023. Its branding and format were based on the American entertainment newsmagazineEntertainment Tonight,andET Canadawas usually aired back-to-back with the American version on most Global stations.
| Entertainment Tonight Canada | |
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| Also known as | ET Canada |
| Created by | Al Masini |
| Based on | Entertainment Tonight |
| Directed by |
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| Presented by | |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 19 |
| No.of episodes | 4,660 (4,617 weekdays; 43 weekend) |
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| Executive producers |
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| Production locations | Global Television Toronto,Ontario |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Corus Entertainment in association with: CBS Media Ventures |
| Original release | |
| Network | Global |
| Release | September 12, 2005– October 6, 2023 |
ET Canadawas hosted by longtimeGlobal Torontoentertainment hostCheryl HickeyandSangita Patel,while presented alongside reportersCarlos BustamanteandKeshia Chanté.
The program's original founding producer wasZev Shalev.[1]
ETC Livewas an online show in connection withET Canada,that aired weekdays via Facebook and YouTube, shot live with expanded coverage of entertainment news. It was an interactive show, allowing viewers to submit commentary as Weston, Chanté and Graeme O'Neil debate topics.
Global launched a weekend edition ofET Canadahosted by Sangita Patel; that aired starting on September 18, 2021. The weekend edition of the series was not renewed for a second season.
On September 27, 2023, Global announced the cancellation of the series, with the final episode airing October 6.[2]
On-air staff
editMost recent on-air staff
edit- Cheryl Hickey(2005–2023)
- Sangita Patel(2013–2023)
- Carlos Bustamante(2017–2023)
- Keshia Chanté(2018–2023)
- Dallas Dixon(2019–2023)
- Morgan Hoffman (2019–2023)
- Brittnee Blair(2022–2023)
- Jed Tavernier(2022–2023)
Previous on-air staff
edit- Rick Campanelli(2005–2017)
- Roz Weston(2005–2022)
- Graeme O'Neil(2005–2021)
Reception
editThe show was nominated for aGemini Awardin the best general interest series category in 2006.
Spin-offs
editThe show has also added three spin-off shows and an annual special.ET Canada: Behind the Scenesgives viewers a peek behind the curtain, showcasing the team behind the brand. There have been two installments to date, the first highlighting theToronto International Film Festival,debuted in October 2011. The second brought fans to theGrammy Awards,and documented the last minute-changes to the live red carpet show, in the wake ofWhitney Houston's shocking sudden death.
ET Canada: Conversationshighlights major international stars in extended long form interviews. The premiere episode featuredMichael Bubléand aired in December 2011. Since then,One Direction,Coldplay,Katy Perry,Nickelback,Kylie Minogue,andCarrie Underwoodhave all been subjects.
From 2008 through 2015, Global produced coverage ofNew Year's Evefestivities fromQueen Victoria Parkand theSkylon TowerinNiagara Falls, Ontario,co-branded as theET Canada New Year's Eve Bash.The special—which had originally been produced as a local telecast forCHCH—was discontinued in 2015.[3][4]
In June 2016, the show began infrequent additional live episodes onFacebook.On September 12, 2016,ET Canada Livebegan its daily broadcast online and on Global.[5][6]Similar toAccess Hollywood LiveandTMZ Live,the show is shot during the afternoon in-studio and features viewer interaction.
In 2017,ET CanadalaunchedETC Livean online show that airs live weekdays on Facebook and YouTube with an expanded coverage of entertainment news. Often hosted by Roz Weston, Graeme O'Neil and Keshia Chanté.
Dallas Dixon isET Canada’s Pride Correspondent on-air, while also hosting & producingET Canada Pride,a digital series onLGBTQ-oriented entertainment news,[7]while Morgan Hoffman hostsRoyal Rewind,a digital series reporting news involving theBritish royal family.BothET Canada PrideandRoyal RewindreceivedCanadian Screen Awardnominations for Best Web Program or Series, Nonfiction at the10th Canadian Screen Awardsin 2022[8]and at the11th Canadian Screen Awardsin 2023, withET Canada Pridewinning the award in 2023.[9]
In 2021, the series also producedArtists & Icons: Indigenous Entertainers in Canada,a special episode devoted to highlighting the achievements of indigenous actors and musicians working in Canadian entertainment, to mark theNational Day of Truth and Reconciliation.The special also received two CSA nominations in 2021, for Best Talk Program or Series and Best Direction, Lifestyle or Information (Ryan Carter).[8]
References
edit- ^"New producer and program for Global".National Post,May 19, 2005.
- ^Jenna Benchetrit,"Entertainment Tonight Canada to end after 18 seasons".CBC News,September 27, 2023.
- ^Hutton, Richard (2015-11-19)."Global pulls out of Niagara Falls New Year's Eve show".NiagaraThisWeek.com.Retrieved2023-09-15.
- ^"A look back at 25 years of our New Year's Eve concert".Niagara Falls Review.2015-12-30.Retrieved2023-09-15.
- ^"'ET Canada' offers Facebook users a daily dose of entertainment ".Cartt.ca.September 8, 2016.RetrievedMarch 29,2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^Enrertainment Tonight Canada
- ^"ET Canada Pride: The LGBTQ+ Series Full of Laughs and Love".Beyond Fashion,November 12, 2019.
- ^abBrent Furdyk,"2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack"Archived2022-03-08 at theWayback Machine.ET Canada,February 15, 2022.
- ^Jenna Benchetrit,"Brother dominates with a dozen wins on third night of Canadian Screen Awards".CBC News,April 13, 2023.
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