Ben Hollingsworth
#SPOTTED: STARS IN TORONTO FOR THE 2016 CTV UPFRONT!
CTV as always brings out the starpower at their annual Upfront! The 2016 edition of the affair took place tonight at Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, with the Red Carpet rolled out as a litany of celebrity guests came out to unveil the network’s Fall 2016 lineup! A mixture of media, agencies and ad buyers were in attendance to peruse first the new slate from the media giant, which boasts the most Top 20 programs in Canada among its offerings. Fans cued early in the A.M. despite unusually chilly temperatures for a chance to meet their idols at the Red Carpet!
In town for the affair were the likes of Jamie Alexander (Blindspot), Milo Ventimiglia (This is Us), Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), Charlie Weber (How To Get Away With Murder), Liza Weil (How To Get Away With Murder), Justin Cornwell (Training Day), Shawn Ashmore (Conviction), Alison Sweeney (Murder She Baked), Kristian Bruun (Orphan Black), Ari Millen (Orphan Black), Erica Durance (Saving Hope), Michael Shanks (Saving Hope), Eddie Cahill (Conviction), Ben Hollingsworth (Code Black), Mireille Enos (The Catch), Kevin Zegers (Notorious), Jessica Lucas (Gotham), Melanie Chandra (Code Black), Harry Ford (Code Black), Clark Gregg (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey’s Anatomy) and Dr. Oz.
One major thing we’ve noticed with this upcoming line-up as a focus away from Superhero-centric programming, which was the big thing last year. We’re seeing more of a focus on Drama and Suspense front and center. Noticeable was a small proportion of Sitcoms in this unveiling. Toronto-filmed Conviction (starring Hayley Atwell) and Designated Survivor (starring Kiefer Sutherland) were among the big reveals at the presentation.
See our Snaps with the Stars of the 2016 CTV Upfront!
Shawn Ashmore:
Melanie Chandra + Harry Ford:
#MelanieChandra + #HarryFord at #CTVUpfront for #CodeBlack.
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Kevin Zegers:
Sarah Drew:
#SarahDrew at #CTVUpfront for #GreysAnatomy.
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Clark Gregg:
Alison Sweeney:
#AllisonSweeney at #CTVUpfront for #MurderSheBaked.
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Liza Weil:
Justin Cornwell:
#JustinCornwell at #CTVUpfront for #TrainingDay.
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Jessica Lucas:
Milo Ventimiglia:
#MiloVentimiglia at #CTVUpfront for #ThisisUs.
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Charlie Weber:
Dr. Oz:
Eddie Cahill:
Karine Vanasse:
#KarineVanasse at #CTVUpfront for #Cardinal.
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Mireille Enos:
Martin Henderson:
#MartinHenderson at #CTVUpfront for #GreysAnatomy.
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A quick Video of the fun:
Complete Fall Lineup here.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)
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