Jun 25, 2007

-- Tanya Kim and Seamus O’Regan host live from London --
-- eTalk leads CTV’s comprehensive coverage from across the pond –
-- Concert to air live on The CTV Broadband Network --
-- CTV.ca launches Princess Diana feature section --

Toronto, ON (June 21, 2007) – CTV announced today scheduling details for its exclusive Canada Day broadcast of the Concert for Diana. Featuring special reports live from London from eTalk’s Tanya Kim and Canada AM’s Seamus O’Regan, the day-long tribute to the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales airs Sunday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on CTV and on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca. Following the live broadcast, CTV and The CTV Broadband Network will showcase the best moments of the day with a special one-hour, condensed version of the concert beginning at 7 p.m. ET (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). Featuring a star-studded line-up, including Canada’s own Nelly Furtado, eTalk’s Tanya Kim and Canada AM’s Seamus O’Regan will report live for CTV and The CTV Broadband Network from Wembley Stadium throughout the five-hour event.

Canadians will join viewers in over 140 countries in celebration of the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales, on what would have been her 46th birthday. Organized by Princes William and Harry to mark the 10th anniversary of their mother's death, Concert for Diana proceeds will go to charities supported by the late Princess, and to charities of which the Princes are Patrons.

“It’s fitting that this very special and personal celebration of the life and work of the Princess of Wales will air on Canada Day on CTV,” said Susanne Boyce, CTV President of Programming and Chair of the CTV Media Group. “The Princess not only shared a birthday with Canadians but also an affinity for making this world a better place in which to live.”

Featuring a line-up led by Canada’s own Nelly Furtado (see complete performance line-up below), the Concert for Diana will celebrate one of the most honoured icons of our time. Tanya Kim and Seamus O’Regan will provide a unique Canadian perspective on the event, reporting live from Wembley Stadium during concert breaks, interviewing the performers and special guests and commemorating the special relationship Canada had with the late princess.

Concert for Diana reflects the fun-loving spirit of the late Princess and features performances by Fergie, Elton John, Duran Duran, Bryan Ferry, Joss Stone, Pharrell Williams, P Diddy, Lily Allen, Kanye West, Rod Stewart, Natasha Bedingfield, The Feeling, Tom Jones, James Morrison, Orson, Status Quo and Take That, Will Young, Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson, the English National Ballet and a Broadway medley by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

In the days leading up to the Concert for Diana, CTV will provide comprehensive coverage of the concert event led by CTV’s entertainment brand eTalk. As well, CTV National News will provide on-site reports and Canada AM will feature additional Princess Diana programming. Finally, CTV.ca presents a Princess Diana microsite in commemoration of the late Princess’ birthday.

Concert for Diana Programming on CTV

eTalk
eTalk’s Tanya Kim and Elaine "Lainey" Lui will deliver exclusive Diana coverage beginning June 25 with daily stories on Princess Diana’s legacy, the mood in London on this historic yet celebratory occasion, comments from Canadians who remember Diana, and a report from Paris, France where memorials will also be held.

Monday, June 25 - 7 p.m. ET
An examination of the life of Princess Diana; from her celebrity lifestyle and her famous friends, to her iconic fashion sense and her love of music.

Tuesday, June 26 - 7 p.m. ET
A comparison of the current paparazzi situation to what it was like 10 years ago when Diana died.

Wednesday, June 27 - 7 p.m. ET
A look at Princess Diana's relationship with her sons and their ties to Canada.

Thursday, June 28 - 7 p.m. ET
A look at the Princess as a pioneer for charitable causes and the celebrities who have followed in her footsteps since.

Friday, June 29 - 7 p.m. ET
A preview of Concert for Diana and what to expect for the day-long event.

Monday, July 2 - 7:00 p.m. ET
eTalk showcases the best moments from the previous day’s concert.

CTV Broadband Network and CTV.ca
In addition to the broadband broadcast of the live concert, The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca will present each concert act on demand following their on-stage performance. In addition, viewers can watch interviews with fans and celebrities reflecting on Diana related questions with “Canada Remembers.”

CTV.ca has also launched a dedicated microsite for the Concert for Diana. Viewers can log on to test their knowledge with a “Diana Quiz” and a “Six Degrees of Diana” interactive game, which indicates how each concert performer is connected to the Princess. Along with a Diana timeline and biography, the site also includes biographies of each concert performer and the story of Elton John’s song “Candle in the Wind.”

Canada AM
Friday, June 29 – 6:30 a.m. ET
Beverly Thomson speaks with royal insiders and Diana’s good friend about the Princess and the concert honouring her work and her life.

CTV National News
CTV's London Bureau Chief, Tom Kennedy will be on the ground providing CTV's top- rated newscast with extensive reports on the concert and its impact in the UK. Kennedy's reports will be air on CTV National News with Sandie Rinaldo as well as on CTV Newsnet and CTV Local News, following the live concert broadcast.

CTV, Canada’s largest private broadcaster, offers a wide range of quality news, sports, information, and entertainment programming. It has the number-one national newscast, CTV National News With Lloyd Robertson, and is the number-one choice for prime-time viewing. CTV owns 21 conventional television stations across Canada and has interests in 15 specialty channels, including the number-one Canadian specialty channel, TSN. CTV is owned by CTVglobemedia, Canada’s premier multi-media company. More information about CTV may be found on the company Web site at ctv.ca.