Citytv Unveils 2012-2013 Schedule

TORONTO: Rogers Media-owned Citytv unveiled its 2012-2013 schedule to advertisers today, with seven comedies and four dramas—including Revolution and Hannibal—from the U.S. joining the slate.

"Citytv’s prime-time schedule is the strongest—and most competitive—in network history with critically-acclaimed fan-favorites, proven winners from last season, and the most buzzed about new series with both big-name stars and fresh faces," said Scott Moore, the president of broadcast at Rogers Media. "Our schedule is better every day. With Citytv’s expanded footprint, we will be in 9 million homes this fall, reaching more viewers in more homes than ever before. And we’re not done yet. Our goal of delivering our world-class content to a national audience is firmly within our grasp."

On the comedy front, returning to the network’s grid are New Girl, 2 Broke Girls, Suburgatory, Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 and Last Man Standing. Picked up for fall are Partners, Ben and Kate, The Mindy Project and Malibu Country.  For mid-season, the network has slated 1600 Penn, The Goodwin Games and How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life). The network also gave the greenlight to the original comedies Package Deal, from Thunderbird Films, and Seed from Force Four Entertainment.

The network’s returning dramas are Revenge, Person of Interest and Scandal. Joining those are Revolution, 666 Park Avenue, Hannibal and The Carrie Diaries. Citytv has also acquired Jimmy Kimmel Live! for its late-night slate.