An Entertainment City Special: Taylor Swift, Monday, Oct. 22

On the day of the release of her highly-anticipated fourth studio album, Red,global megastar Taylor Swift sits down with Citytv for an intimate conversation in the prime-time special,Entertainment City: Taylor Swift. Airing Monday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. local time (check local listings) on Citytv,Citytv.com and Rogers Radio stations across Canada, the half-hour special brings fans the scoop on everything from how she stays grounded amidst a hectic recording and tour schedule, to the inspiration behind her chart-topping hit single “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”

The Comedy Network Rings In Its 15th Birthday With Record Ratings

It’s an anniversary to remember! The Comedy Network celebrates its 15th birthday on the heels of its best season ever. The 2011/2012 broadcast year is the most-watched in Comedy history, and the channel has grown 12% in total viewers compared to 2010/2011. Comedy has also experienced growth in the key demo A18-49 for the broadcast year, increasing its audience by 14% over 2010/2011. In addition, September was the most-watched month in the channel’s history. Almost 3 million viewers tuned into Comedy on a daily basis in September 2012.Also in September 2012, Comedy ranked as the #1 specialty channel for A18-24. Among non-sports specialty networks, Comedy is the #2 channel for A18-34 and M18-34, third in the key demo A18-49, and is #4 with total viewers, increasing its ranking by six spots compared to the 2011/2012 broadcast year.

Inside Hockey With SCORING WITH SCIENCE on Discovery

Jay Ingram

Iconic broadcaster Jay Ingram fills the hockey void with Scoring With Science, an all-new, action-packed original production looking at how hockey teams are getting a winning edge from scientific research. Premering Sunday, Nov. 4 on Discovery, the one-hour special features marquee NHL players including Steve Stamkos, Jake Gardiner, Stephen Weiss, former player Gary Roberts, prominent scientists, and super slow motion video. Together, they explore how the newest advancements in science and technology are aiding the NHL’s top clubs by determining how best to shoot a puck, build a better body and make top-notch skates and sticks.

Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Appoints New Board Members

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Chairman Martin Katz is pleased to announce that former investment banking executive and now private investor Cam di Prata, as well as Scott Henderson, Vice-President, Communications, Bell Media, have joined ACCT’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

YTV Launches 'Search for Biggest 1D Fan' Campaign

Corus Entertainment's YTV kids and family channel has launched YTV's Bring Me To 1D campaign, a search for the biggest One Direction fan in Canada to celebrate the band's new album Take Me Home, released November 13, 2012. This exclusive YTV opportunity is the only place in Canada where One Direction fans will be able to flex their creative muscles for a chance to meet the musical group live in New York on December 3, 2012. 1D admirers will have up until Tuesday, October 23 to prove they are the band's #1 fan. The winner of the fan search will be announced on Monday, November 5 on YTV's The Zone.

The Late-Night Hollywood TV Wrap: THE X-FACTOR Gets Pushed Back By Baseball, Ashton Kutcher Tops List of Highest-Paid TV Actors, & More!

The X-Factor judges

• Wednesday Night's Baseball Rain Delay Causes Scheduling Issue for The X-Factor - Wednesday's The X-Factor on FOX will be pushed back to next Tuesday. The X-Factor aired Wednesday night at 9 on CTV here in Canada.
• Ashton Kutcher Tops List of Highest-Paid TV Actors - His Two and a Half Men co-star Jon  Cryer is also on the list.
• Another The Bachelorette Breakup - Emily Maynard and Jeff Holm mutually end engagement.
• Live with Kelly & Michael Ratings Continue to Grow - The show, which revamped 5 weeks ago, is still adding viewers,  as it had it's best ratings with women since 2008.
• Katie Couric Looking For New Executive Producer For Her Show - ABC has launched a search for a top-level producer, as Jeff Zucker is being rumored to leave Couric's new show, Katie.

W Network Launches Original Web Content with PROPERTY BROTHERS BroCam

The Property Brothers - Drew and Jonathan Scott

W Network’s Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott are giving fans an all-access, unedited, behind-the-scenes look at their lives between filming with BroCam, a collection of one to two minute webisodes. The first video will launch on W Network’s YouTube channel, WNetwork.com and on the W Network Facebook page on Tuesday, October 23 at 9 p.m. ET, following the live Facebook chat with Drew and Jonathan which will take place during that night’s Property Brothers episode.

CMF Announces New Research Partnership

The Canada Media Fund today announced a new resource for creators and producers of digital media content, resulting from a research partnership with Screen Australia and supported by Canadian Media Production Association. The Transmedia Multiplatform and Convergent Resource Kit was conceived, designed, and developed by Dr. Siobhan O’Flynn and Anthea Foyer.

The Late-Night Hollywood TV Wrap: THE X-FACTOR Names Hosts, Beyonce Announced for SUPER BOWL Halftime, & More!

Khole Kardashian and Mario Lopez,
new The X-Factor hosts.

• The X-Factor Finally Names Hosts - Season 2 live show hosts announced as Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez.
• Beyonce Announced For Super Bowl Halftime - Although not official, she is expected to sign on to play in the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show, tomorrow.
• Bob's Burgers Renewed - FOX announces that the comedy is renewed for a forth season.
• America's Next Top Model Renewed - The CW announces the series has been renewed for a 20th cycle for next summer.
• Jessica Sanchez Joins Glee - The former American Idol contestant has signed on to a recurring role on Glee.

TSN's Rod Smith Receives Excellence in Sports Broadcasting Award

Rod Smith wins Sports Broadcasting award

TSN congratulates Rod Smith, who was honoured with the Excellence in Sports Broadcasting award at today’s Sports Media Canada awards ceremony for his aquatics play-by-play during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Smith hosts the weekday edition of Sportscentre on TSN.