Lilly Singh to Host BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS, CTV’s New Primetime Quiz Show

– Lilly Singh serves as host and executive producer of the CTV Original quiz show, which sees contestants, each representing a different generation (Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z), battle it out for a chance to win up to $25,000 –
– Nation-wide casting is now open, with details available at CTV.ca/BOTGcasting –
– From Bell Media Studios, Motion Content Group, and Unicorn Island Productions, production on BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS is set to begin February 2023 in Toronto –

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To tweet this release: https://thelede.ca/9OQVQx TORONTO (November 2, 2022) – CTV announced today that acclaimed comedian and actress Lilly Singh is confirmed to host and executive produce the inaugural season of CTV’s previously announced primetime quiz show BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS. Each episode of the nostalgia-packed quiz show features four contestants representing a different generation (Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z), as they battle through multiple rounds of nostalgia-packed pop culture trivia. Whoever triumphs in this unique game of time travelling trivia enters The Vault for a chance to win a cash prize of up to $25,000. “I love a quiz show, so I’m very excited to host and executive produce BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS with my company Unicorn Island,” said Lilly Singh, Host and Executive Producer. “I look forward to representing my fellow millennials across Canada and seeing all the generations bring it!” “As millions of her fans worldwide know, Lilly Singh has found the heart and humour in generational differences throughout her career,” said Jennifer Couke, Executive Producer. “BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS will showcase Lilly’s combination of creativity, pop culture fandom, and quick-witted hosting skills – including some playful generational jabs. We can’t wait for Canadian families to play along at home, undoubtedly rooting for the contestant representing their own generation.” CTV also confirmed today that nation-wide casting for BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS is currently underway, with production on the 20-episode, one-hour quiz show set to begin February 2023 in Toronto. Viewers who think they have what it takes to reign supreme in this epic battle of the ages now have a chance to represent their generation on CTV’s new game show. For casting details and updates, including instructions on how to apply, fans can visit CTV.ca/BOTGcasting. BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS not only asks how well you know your own generation, but how well you know your rivals’ generations – ultimately resolving the question of which generation has what it takes to win it all. Additional programming information to be announced in the coming months. Today’s announcement comes on the heels of Blink49 Studios and Bell Media’s multi-year partnership with Singh and her company Unicorn Island Productions on a unique first-look global scripted and second-look unscripted deal. Singh and Unicorn Island also have a first-look unscripted deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio. About Lilly Singh Lilly Singh is a multi-faceted entertainer, actress, producer, writer, and creator. A leading force in popular culture, she has amassed a global audience of nearly 40 million followers across her social media channels. Earlier this year, Singh starred in the DreamWorks Animation action-comedy The Bad Guys, which premiered to a global box office of over $230 million. Singh is also a judge on CANADA’S GOT TALENT and will star in the upcoming Disney+ comedy series The Muppets Mayhem. Singh was the only woman to host a late-night show on a broadcast network television in nearly two decades for her show A LITTLE LATE WITH LILLY SINGH. As an author, she has published the #1 New York Times bestseller “How To Be A Bawse: A Guide to Surviving Conquering Life” and “Be a Triangle: How I Went from Being Lost to Getting My Life Into Shape”, which debuted as an instant best-seller in Canada and India. As part of her Unicorn Island umbrella, Singh launched the Unicorn Island Fund – focusing on girls who continue to be systemically undervalued across cultures and geographies. She currently resides in Los Angeles and was born and raised in Scarborough, Ont. BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS is an international format created for markets around the world and will be available for distribution globally. The series is executive produced by Jennifer Couke and Michelle Crespi for Bell Media Studios, Martin Oxley and Abigail Adams for Motion Content Group, and Lilly Singh and Polly Auritt for Unicorn Island Productions. Dave Daigle is Vice President, Local TV, Radio & Bell Media Studios. Pat DiVittorio is Vice-President, CTV and Specialty Programming. Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. Karine Moses is Senior Vice-President, Content Development & News, Bell Media and Vice Chair, Québec, Bell.

About Unicorn Island Productions
Founded by Lilly Singh in 2018, Unicorn Island Productions extends Lilly’s passion and commitment to break boundaries in storytelling and representation. Unicorn Island Productions showcases the stories of people long underrepresented and underestimated in media, with a focus on South Asian perspectives. Along with Unicorn Island’s Head of Development Polly Auritt, the production house is developing numerous projects across film and television including the upcoming YouTube Originals Kids & Family series, The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island, which will debut in 2023. Unicorn Island Productions has a first-look scripted deal with Blink49 Studios and a first-look unscripted deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio.

ABOUT MOTION CONTENT GROUP
Motion Content Group funds, develops, produces, and distributes premium television and digital content around the globe. In partnership with the world’s leading producers, talent, networks, and platforms, the company has co-produced over 1,500 series, equating to over 19,000 hours of television. Motion Content Group works across all programming genres and creates innovative business models to serve the creative and strategic needs of its partners. The company operates in 39 countries, with global headquarters in London and Los Angeles. Motion Content Group is part of GroupM, the world’s leading full-service media investment management operation, a WPP company.

About CTV
CTV is Canada’s #1 television brand. CTV provides unparalleled entertainment programming across two broadcast television networks; a powerful suite of specialty channels including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel; and digital channels CTV Throwback and CTV Movies, streaming on demand from CTV.ca and the CTV app. CTV has been Canada’s most-watched television network for the past 21 years in a row and features a wide range of sports and information programming, including CTV News, Canada’s highest-rated national and local newscasts. CTV’s parent company is Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.