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LANGTON Unveils New Leadership: Daniel Pillai Takes the Helm as CEO and President, Paving the Way for a Visionary Future

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Donnalee Langton officially passes the baton to Daniel Pillai, who assumes the roles of President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Donnalee Langton officially passes the baton to Daniel Pillai, who assumes the roles of President and CEO.
  • Donnalee Langton will assume the title of Founder and remain involved in a consultant capacity.
  • The first to launch Moroccanoil into the beauty space, LANGTON has been recognized as a leader in the industry since its beginnings.
  • To commemorate this leadership transition, LANGTON is embracing change with a total rebrand and unveiling a striking new logo and transitioning from Langton PR to simply LANGTON.

Canada’s Got Talent Reveals Showstopping Acts for The Million Dollar Season, Courtesy of Rogers

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It’s almost showtime! As we gear up to take centre stage, Citytv reveals the showstopping performers appearing on Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season, thanks to Rogers, beginning Tuesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a two-hour episode on Citytv or stream anytime on Citytv+. The highly anticipated talent competition series spotlights 116 acts on the Canadian stage as they face the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and compete to win the grand prize.

Key Points: 
  • As we gear up to take centre stage, Citytv reveals the showstopping performers appearing on Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season, thanks to Rogers, beginning Tuesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a two-hour episode on Citytv or stream anytime on Citytv+.
  • The winner of Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season receives a life-changing prize of $1M – the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history – thanks to Rogers, plus financial advice from CIBC.
  • Together with Canada’s Got Talent, Rogers is committed to investing in premium original Canadian content while fostering homegrown talent.
  • Contestants for Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season, thanks to Rogers, are listed below.

Lionsgate and Hasbro Sign Agreement for Lionsgate to Acquire Global Independent Content Platform eOne

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and PAWTUCKET, R.I., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that they have signed an agreement under which Lionsgate will acquire the independent content platform eOne in a transaction valued at approximately $500 million, comprised of cash of $375 million subject to additional purchase price adjustments, and the assumption of production financing loans.  The agreement is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino approval and customary closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • eOne is a world-class producer of scripted and unscripted television and motion pictures with global distribution and a 6,500-title film and television library.
  • Under the agreement, Lionsgate will acquire a library that includes titles such as 1917, Atomic Blonde, Green Book, Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Renegade and Designated Survivor.
  • As part of the agreement, Lionsgate also will acquire film development rights to Hasbro's Monopoly, based on the wildly popular board game.
  • "The acquisition of eOne checks off all the boxes in areas that play to our core strengths," said Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer.

Citytv Announces Greenlight of LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT from Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc.

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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TORONTO, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citytv today announces the all-new, one-hour crime drama Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, an adaptation of the legendary Law & Order brand, slated to air on Citytv in Spring 2024. Produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., in association with Citytv, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent consists of 10 one-hour episodes, with production taking place this fall in Toronto. Based on the classic series created by Dick Wolf for Universal Television, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent will showcase original Canadian stories written and produced by, and starring, Canadians. As a psychological thriller wrapped in a criminal investigation, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows an elite squad of detectives who investigate high-profile crime and corruption in metro Toronto.   “The timeless appeal of the cases explored in the globally successful Law & Order franchise continue to draw in Citytv audiences week after week,” said Hayden Mindell, Senior Vice President, Television, Rogers Sports & Media. “We’re thrilled to be in partnership with Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., to bring Canadian stories to this iconic format.”

Key Points: 
  • Produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., in association with Citytv, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent consists of 10 one-hour episodes, with production taking place this fall in Toronto.
  • Based on the classic series created by Dick Wolf for Universal Television, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent will showcase original Canadian stories written and produced by, and starring, Canadians.
  • As a psychological thriller wrapped in a criminal investigation, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows an elite squad of detectives who investigate high-profile crime and corruption in metro Toronto.
  • Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. in association with Citytv with distribution by Universal Television.

Canada Votes RAYMOND SALGADO and MEAVE Through to the Canada’s Got Talent Live Finale, May 16 on Citytv

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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TORONTO, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As announced on Breakfast Television this morning, Canada has voted RAYMOND SALGADO (Vancouver Island, BC) and MEAVE (Niagara Falls, ON) through to the Canada’s Got Talent two-hour live finale at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+. Singers RAYMOND SALGADO (Vancouver Island, BC) and MEAVE (Niagara Falls, ON) join the judges’ saves – GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ (Laval, QC) and dance crew THE CAST (Lévis, QC) – to round out the acts competing for the $150,000 grand prize and the opportunity to perform in “America’s Got Talent Presents: SUPERSTARS Live” at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. As previously announced, they will be joined by ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB), CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC), THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS), and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB).

Key Points: 
  • – Canada votes RAYMOND SALGADO (Vancouver Island, BC) and MEAVE (Niagara Falls, ON) through to round out the eight acts competing in the #CGT live finale –
    – Catch up on Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
  • Don’t miss the two-hour live finale, May 16 at 8 p.m.
  • ET / 5 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
    TORONTO, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As announced on Breakfast Television this morning, Canada has voted RAYMOND SALGADO (Vancouver Island, BC) and MEAVE (Niagara Falls, ON) through to the Canada’s Got Talent two-hour live finale at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, May 16 at 8 p.m.
  • ET / 5 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+.

Let the Voting Begin! Canada’s Got Talent Reveals Two Additional Performers Heading to the Finale, May 16 on Citytv

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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– #CGT judges select GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ (Laval, QC) and dance crew THE CAST (Lévis, QC) to move on to the finale –

Key Points: 
  • – #CGT judges select GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ (Laval, QC) and dance crew THE CAST (Lévis, QC) to move on to the finale –
    – Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m.
  • ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts from tonight’s episode into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote –
    – Watch tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
  • New episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
    TORONTO, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the next two acts moving on to the live two-hour finale, airing Tuesday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv, Citytv.com, and Citytv+.
  • They are:
    GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ – Novelty Act, Laval, QC – **Howie’s Golden Buzzer**
    THE CAST – Dance Crew, Lévis, QC – **Group Golden Buzzer**
    Tune in to Breakfast Television on Thursday morning to find out which two acts won Canada’s vote to join GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ, THE CAST, ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB), CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC), THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS), and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) in the two-hour finale, live from the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls.

Canada Votes THE TURNBULL BROTHERS and COOL GIRAFFES Through to the Canada’s Got Talent Live Finale, May 16 on Citytv

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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TORONTO, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As announced on Breakfast Television this morning, THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) are heading to the two-hour live finale at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, airing May 16 on Citytv and Citytv+. Voted through by Canadians, THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) join the judges’ saves – magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) – as they vie for the $150,000 grand prize and the opportunity to perform in “America’s Got Talent Presents: SUPERSTARS Live” at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • – THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) to join magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) in the #CGT finale –
    – Catch up on Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
  • New episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
    TORONTO, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As announced on Breakfast Television this morning, THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) are heading to the two-hour live finale at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, airing May 16 on Citytv and Citytv+.
  • Voted through by Canadians, THE TURNBULL BROTHERS (Glace Bay, NS) and COOL GIRAFFES (Edmonton, AB) join the judges’ saves – magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) – as they vie for the $150,000 grand prize and the opportunity to perform in “America’s Got Talent Presents: SUPERSTARS Live” at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
  • Don’t miss Canada’s Got Talent on Tuesday, May 9 as the next group of semi-final contestants compete to earn a spot in the finale.

Let the Voting Begin! Canada’s Got Talent Reveals First Two Performers Heading to the Finale, May 16 on Citytv

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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– #CGT judges select magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) to move on to the finale –

Key Points: 
  • – #CGT judges select magician ATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) and dance crew CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) to move on to the finale –
    – Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m.
  • ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts from tonight’s episode into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote –
    – Watch tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
  • New episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
    TORONTO, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the first two of eight acts moving on to the live two-hour finale, airing Tuesday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+.
  • They are:
    ATSUSHI ONO – Magic Act, Calgary, AB
    Tune in to Breakfast Television on Thursday morning to find out which two acts won Canada’s vote to join ATSUSHI ONO and CONVERSION in the live two-hour finale, airing May 16 on Citytv.

Canada’s Got Talent Reveals All Performers Heading to the Semifinals, Beginning May 2 on Citytv

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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TORONTO, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the 18 acts moving on to the semifinal round. They are:

Key Points: 
  • – Watch tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
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    TORONTO, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the 18 acts moving on to the semifinal round.
  • They are:
    ATSUSHI ONO – Magic Act, Calgary, AB
    COOL GIRAFFES – Dance Act, Edmonton, AB
    CURRAN DOBBS – Comedy Act, Victoria, BC
    MR. CUDDLES THE EVIL OCTOPUS – Novelty Act, Gibsons, BC
    THE TURNBULL BROTHERS – Singer/Musician, Glace Bay, NS
    ALEXANDRA CÔTÉ – Animal Act, Thetford Mines, QC
    GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ – Novelty Act, Laval, QC – **Howie’s Golden Buzzer**
    THE CAST – Dance Act, Lévis, QC – **Group Golden Buzzer**
    MAGIC BEN – Magic Act, Whitehorse, YT
    Plus, key moments from tonight’s episode include:
    FLEXY-T (Ajax, ON) contorted her way to four yeses, Howie said she was “inspirational, aspirational, and a fun example of what we love to celebrate here on Canada’s Got Talent.”
    Juno-award winning singers THE BEARHEAD SISTERS (Edmonton, AB) performed an original song called “Waka’ne” and wowed the judges
    ASD BAND (Toronto, ON) had the audience at OLG Stage rocking out during their performance of “Follow You” by Imagine Dragons, Lilly called it “epic.”
    Howie praised the comedy of JOZE PIRANIAN (Toronto, ON), calling his act memorable
    Dance crew THE CAST (Lévis, QC) received the Group Golden Buzzer after bringing the house down with their hard-hitting hip-hop routine.

Top Performances from Tonight’s Episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, Now Available to Share

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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TORONTO, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key moments from tonight’s episode include:

Key Points: 
  • – Watch tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv.com or through the Citytv app.
  • New episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Citytv and Citytv+ –
    Key moments from tonight’s episode include:
    Dance crew XTREME SOUL STYLE (Vancouver, BC) brought the house down with their hard-hitting hip-hop routine, Lilly asked for an autograph from one of the dancers
    Howie praised the comedy of CURRAN DOBBS (Victoria, BC), calling his act memorable
    JASON & BRONWYN IRWIN (Southampton, ON) surprised the audience by bringing out two horses with a bag of tricks, Lilly and Trish joined in on the horsing around
    Pole artist TARA MEYER (Winnipeg, MB) wowed the judges with her artistry and strength, Trish called it beautiful
    Magician JP PARENT (Montreal, QC) shocked the judges when he made his two assistants appear out of thin air, earning four yeses from the panel
    Lilly hit the Golden Buzzer for aerial-acrobatic duo WOODY & FENTON (Toronto, ON) who performed a powerful routine to honour the life of Woody’s loved one.