CTV Begins Search for CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL

For Immediate Release (November 6, 2008)

- Cycle 3 of Gemini Award-winning Reality Series to air on Canada's #1 Network -

- Visit www.model.ctv.ca to Download Full Application Kit and Apply Online -

Toronto, ON (November 6, 2008) - CTV announced today it is looking for CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL. Recruitment starts today for competitors for the third cycle of the 2007 Gemini winner for Best Reality Program or Series, which will air for the first time on CTV in 2009. In a program first, CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL hopefuls have the option of submitting their application packages online at the series' all-new website, model.ctv.ca. Applications are being received now through December 22, 2008. Thousands will apply, but only 10 women will compete on-air for an incredible grand prize that includes a $100,000 beauty contract.

"With the enormous success of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA and CANADIAN IDOL, we can't wait to take CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL to the next level," said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc. "We will continue to bring the sidewalk to the catwalk, providing 10 young women an opportunity of a lifetime and the winner with the chance to jumpstart her modeling career."

CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL returns with the hope of finding 10 young women who think they have what it takes to make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of modeling. To qualify, applicants must be female, between the ages of 18-23 (as of Friday, January 30, 2009), Canadian citizens and/or permanent residents of Canada, and at least 5'8" in height. Participants must also be prepared to spend five weeks away from family and friends and must not be locked into a current modeling contract. For up-to-date audition information and/or to download the official application kit and apply, visit www.model.ctv.ca.

CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL is based on the phenomenally successful AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL® franchise created by supermodel Tyra Banks. Each one-hour episode provides dramatic twists and turns as hopefuls compete to master essential skills and live together, all under the watchful eye of TOP MODEL cameras. One cast member is eliminated each week and the last model standing wins the coveted title of CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.

Rebecca Hardy, from Manheim, ON, was named the Cycle 2 winner of CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL. Since her win, Hardy has worked with top photographers and on the runways of high fashion markets including Milan and London. Since winning, Rebecca has walked the runway for Aritzia, Calvin Klein, Greta Constantine, G-SUS, Nada Yousif and Evan Biddell.

CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by Temple Street Productions in association with CBS Paramount International Television and CTV Inc. Executive producers are Sheila Hockin, Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier. CTV's production executive is Marcia Martin. Ed Robinson is Executive Vice-President, Programming, CTV. Susanne Boyce is President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc. CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL is a format of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, which is produced by 10x10 Entertainment and Bankable Productions. Executive Producers are Tyra Banks, Ken Mok and Daniel Soiseth. The dramality series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Mok and Kenya Barris. ANTM is licensed in over 100 countries. AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL and the AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL format are sold internationally by CBS Paramount International Television.

About CTV

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. CTVglobemedia Inc. is Canada's premier multi-media company which owns CTV Inc. and The Globe and Mail. CTV Inc. also owns radio stations across the country, and leading national specialty channels. Other CTVglobemedia investments include an interest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, and in Dome Productions, a North American leader in the provision of mobile high definition production facilities. More information about CTV may be found on the company website at www.ctv.ca.

About Temple Street Productions

Temple Street Productions is an award-winning independent production and distribution company based in Toronto, Canada. The company's reputation as one of Canada's leading production houses is borne out of the quality and diversity of the programming it produces, which ranges from primetime comedies and dramas, to kids and youth programs, to feature films and a broad array of factual and reality series. A selection of past and present Temple Street Productions projects include: BEING ERICA (CBC), BILLABLE HOURS (Global, Showcase), HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA? (CBC), QUEER AS FOLK (Showtime, Showcase) and DARCY'S WILD LIFE (NBC, Discovery Kids, Family Channel).

About CBS Paramount International Television

CBS Paramount International Television is one of the leading suppliers of programming to the international television marketplace, drawing from a catalog of over 70,000 hours. Programming from CPITV can be seen in over 200 countries, in more than 30 languages and across multiple media platforms. Additionally, the Division supervises the development and production of television programming customized for the international marketplace, produces product with international partners and participates in international channel ventures. CPITV offers programming from CBS Paramount Network Television, CBS Television Distribution, Showtime, CBS News and the recently created CBS Films.