Madison Keegan
Bell Media – Astral
Music’s Biggest Artists Get Up-Close-And-Personal with Performances From Their Homes in the New Weekly Series ETALK OPEN HOUSE, Beginning May 28 on CTV
– Airing in ETALK’s Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET timeslot, new series features performances and interviews from international artists including dvsn, FINNEAS, Jessie Reyez, Niall Horan, Shaggy, Tones and I, and more –
– The series kicks off with The Killers, performing their latest hit “Caution” –
– The series kicks off with The Killers, performing their latest hit “Caution” –
TORONTO (May 20, 2020) – The show must go on! Even during isolation, ETALK continues its unprecedented access to artists and talent around the world with the all-new weekly music performance series, ETALK OPEN HOUSE, airing Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET on CTV and 7:30 p.m. ET on CTV2 and everywhere CTV content can be found, beginning May 28.
As digital screens become music’s newest venue, ETALK OPEN HOUSE provides a special experience for viewers by bringing them exclusive, up-close-and-personal entertainment while at home. Featuring musical performances coupled with interviews with some of the biggest names in music, the series is wrapped within ETALK’s remotely produced programming.
Each episode of ETALK OPEN HOUSE features artists in their natural element showcasing their raw talent. The list of stellar performances and interviews includes dvsn, FINNEAS, Jessie Reyez, Niall Horan, Shaggy, The Killers, and Tones and I, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.
“Artists are now more relatable and unfiltered than ever, and ETALK OPEN HOUSE provides natural and authentic access to an incredible lineup of musical stars,” said Nanci MacLean, Vice-President, Bell Media Studios and President, Pinewood Toronto Studios. “While we continue to adapt to this new way of living, this weekly series delivers a positive entertainment experience from the comfort of our homes.”
ETALK airs weeknights at 7 p.m. ET on CTV and 7:30 p.m. ET on CTV2 (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). ETALK OPEN HOUSE airs every Thursday at 7 p.m. ET beginning May 28.
About Bell Media Studios
Bell Media Studios is Canada’s leading end-to-end content creator, developing and producing 80 hours of live and taped programming in-house, each week. Award-winning titles include ETALK, THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, THE SOCIAL, YOUR MORNING, and many original specials. The Bell Media Studios-run Exploration Production Inc. (EPI) is a multi-award-winning producer of ambitious, original, entertaining factual documentaries and series, for both Discovery Canada and other international broadcasters, including MIGHTY SHIPS, MIGHTY TRAINS, and the upcoming MARINE DISASTERS. In association with Motion Content Group, Bell Media Studios produces original lifestyle series WHERE TO I DO?. As the majority owner of Pinewood Toronto Studios, Bell Media Studios also oversees operations of the 33.5 acre (13.5 hectares) facility in Toronto’s Port Lands. The complex includes 11 purpose-built stages, offices, teaching facilities, and support services for a growing roster of domestic and international film and television clients.
About ETALK
Hosted by anchors Ben Mulroney and Lainey Lui, who is backfilling permanent anchor Danielle Graham’s maternity leave, and senior correspondent Traci Melchor, reporters Chloe Wilde, Tyrone Edwards, Sonia Beeksma, and L.A. correspondent Liz Trinnear, ETALK is the #1 most-watched entertainment newsmagazine in Canada. From the OSCARS® and the EMMY® Awards, to the GOLDEN GLOBE®s, ETALK is front-and-centre, delivering up-to-the-minute news in film, television, music, and more. Celebrating both home-grown talent and international stars, ETALK became the first daily Canadian entertainment newsmagazine when it launched in 2002. ETALK is produced by Bell Media Studios. Executive Producers are Michelle Crespi, Manny Groneveldt, and Jennifer Morrison. Nanci MacLean is Vice-President, Bell Media Studios and President, Pinewood Toronto Studios. Pat DiVittorio is Vice-President, CTV and Specialty Programming. Mike Cosentino is President, Content and Programming, Bell Media. Randy Lennox is President, Bell Media. Full ETALK coverage can be found at etalk.ca, as well as on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at @etalkCTV.
About CTV
CTV is Canada’s #1 private broadcaster. Featuring a wide range of quality news, sports, information, and entertainment programming, CTV has been Canada’s most-watched television network for the past 18 years in a row. CTV is a division of Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home. Bell Media is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. More information about CTV can be found on the network’s website at CTV.ca.
– CTV –
Contact
Get the latest announcements from Bell Media
Subscribe to our media lists to receive official press releases and alerts from Bell Media PR.