CBC Launch

Well, CBC was held at the CBC building. How original. Pretty much to be expected.

However, that's where the ho-hum nature of the presentation stopped. I was very surprised (and, frankly, shocked) at some of the new programs they have coming up for next year.

The presentation was hosted by George Stromboulopoulos, and at times it was extremely awkward (like a couple of the execs stumbling through lines nervously - extremely awkward).

An extremely shocking clip was shown for a new show, 'the Tudors'. This program has already run in the States on Showtime, to much success. The clip was like watching Nip/Tuck, but set in the 16th century. The story follows the early reign of Henry VIII. Smutty as I am, I know I'll love it.

Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan will be hosting a Canadian reality show in which contestants face a fear/do something they've always wanted to do in 72 hours. Apparently after a near-life experience at the age of 19 he realized he needed to live life to the fullest, which is what contestants will get to do on this program, called "No Opportunity Wasted".

The presentation was followed by cocktails and h'ors deouvres in a studio converted to look surprisingly very nice. They had an acrobat performing on a bar in the middle of the room, and followed with a performance by Raine Maida.

Then I left.

More to come on Friday recapping the Chum excitement.