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CORUS ENTERTAINMENT IS CANADA'S ENTERTAINMENT SPECIALTY PROGRAMMING LEADER Superscript 1 WITH AN UNRIVALED 2026/2027 SLATE OF CANADIAN ORIGINALS AND ACQUISTIONS ACROSS ITS NETWORKS AND STACKTV

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 03, 2026 · 07:05 CJR · 0.035 NaN
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Executive Summary

  • Corus Entertainment announced its comprehensive 2026/2027 programming slate across its specialty television networks and STACKTV streaming platform.
  • The lineup features a mix of new Canadian originals, major international acquisitions, and returning seasons across scripted, lifestyle, factual, and kids' genres.
  • The company highlighted its dominant market position in Canadian specialty entertainment, citing top ratings performance and streaming metrics across multiple networks.

Key Details

  • Scripted Dramas & Comedies (Showcase & W Network):
  • TED: The Animated Series premieres on Showcase, reuniting Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, and Amanda Seyfried as voice actors; picks up 12 years after the films.
  • The Paper Season 2 returns on Showcase, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Oscar Nuñez, and Chelsea Frei.
  • The Day of the Jackal Season 2 returns on Showcase, featuring Eddie Redmayne, Matt Bomer, Weruche Opia, and Pablo Schreiber.
  • The Undeclared War Season 2 returns on Showcase with Simon Pegg.
  • Dig premieres on W Network, created/executive produced by Mike Schur and Amy Poehler, starring Hugh Laurie.
  • The 'Burbs Season 2 returns on W Network, starring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall.
  • Mistletoe Murders Season 3 returns on W Network, starring Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney.
  • Adult Swim Programming:
  • President Curtis premieres, set in the Rick and Morty universe, starring Keith David, Stephanie Beatriz, and Jim Rash.
  • Get Jiro! and The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza added to the lineup.
  • Lifestyle & Factual (Home & Flavour Networks):
  • Home Network greenlights five new/returning Canadian Originals: Love It or List It West (8x60, hosts Amanda Hamilton & Robbie Kamaleddine), Property Pursuit (18x60, Debra Salmoni), Beer Budget Reno Season 2 (10x60), Rock Solid Builds Season 4 (8x60), and House of Ali Season 2 (8x60).
  • Flavour Network launches Top Chef Canada: The Dessert Table (6x60, hosted by Eden Grinshpan) and Top Chef Canada Season 13 (8x60).
  • Halloween Bakeshop and Holiday Bakeshop return for Season 2 (7x60 each) with a $25,000 prize.
  • New seasons of Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service, Next Level Chef, and Next Level Baker announced.
  • Factual & Reality (HISTORY & Slice):
  • HISTORY Channel premieres Canadian Originals Mountain Men: Wild North (10x60) and Countdown to Disaster (8x60).
  • Acquisitions include The Curse of Oak Island Season 14, Hazardous History Season 2, The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Season 7, Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson, Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck, and History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon.
  • Slice continues with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, new episodes of House of Stassi, and The Daily Show.
  • Kids Networks:
  • YTV adds Adventure Time: Side Quests and The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Season 2.
  • Treehouse returns with Peppa Pig, Ready, Steady, Wiggle!, and Rubble & Crew.
  • Disney Channel premieres Coven Academy and returns with Phineas and Ferb, Big City Greens, Pupstruction, and Zombies: The Re-Animated Series.
  • Streaming & Distribution: All 2026/2027 specialty titles will be available to stream on STACKTV, accessible via Amazon Prime Video, Bell Fibe TV app, and Rogers Xfinity TV/Streaming.
  • Market Performance: Corus claims ownership of 100% of the top 10 most watched entertainment specialty programs last fall. W Network ranked #1 during Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas event (reaching 8M+ Canadians). STACKTV VOD rankings highlight The Day of the Jackal and Rick and Morty as top performers.

Notable Quotes

  • "Corus remains committed to investing in premium specialty programming that audiences genuinely connect with through standout content and purposeful commissions that champion homegrown talent and original storytelling... By pairing beloved franchises and proven hits with both emerging and established talent, we continue to deliver premium entertainment experiences that resonate with viewers nationwide while creating meaningful value for advertisers." — Jennifer Abrams, Senior Vice President, Content and Marketing, Corus Entertainment
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