Corus Entertainment is Taking Care of Christmas in Support of Corus Feeds Kids

Remake of Randy Bachman's legendary hit to premiere on Corus Radio stations November 27 and featured in CMT Canada's Gift of Giving Special on December 15

TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2012 /CNW/ - To launch the holiday season and the spirit of giving, all 37 of Corus Radio stations across Canada will premiere Taking Care of Christmas, a remake of Randy Bachman's legendary hit Takin' Care of Business, on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 7:10 a.m. Recorded by Bachman and accompanied by recording artist Beverley Mahood, Taking Care of Christmas will be distributed by Sony Music Entertainment Canada and is available for purchase on iTunes with net proceeds going to Corus Feeds Kids.

Taking Care of Christmas will also be showcased on CMT's second annual television special, Gift of Giving 2012, on Saturday, December 15 at 7 p.m. ET. This special was taped in front of a live studio audience and features musical artists Randy Bachman, Beverley Mahood, The Trews, The Stellas with Lennon & Maisy and YTV's The Next Star winner Brooklyn Roebuck (Season 5). The performers bring a blend of traditional and original Christmas themed songs to life in an enchanting one-hour special. Between performances, each artist introduces one outstanding Canadian who has made a difference in the lives of hungry children in Canada. Each introduction is followed by a documentary style vignette that highlights the individual's inspiring story.

Since launching the Corus Feeds Kids campaign, Corus has been raising awareness and funds for the initiative with a comprehensive campaign supported by its national TV brands, radio services and online assets as well as special events, talent participation and social media activities.

Taking Care of Christmas premieres across all Corus Radio stations on Tuesday, November 27 at 7:10 a.m. For a list of stations across Canada, visit Corus Radio.

Gift of Giving 2012 airs Saturday, December 15 at 7 p.m. ET on CMT (Canada) with repeat airings throughout December on the network, YTV, ABC Spark and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada). For more information, including airdates and times in your region, visit www.cmt.ca/show/gift-of-giving.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children's book publishing, children's animation and animation software. The Company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), ABC Spark, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), CosmoTV, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press, Toon Boom and radio stations including CKNW AM 980, 99.3 The FOX, Country 105, 630 CHED, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B). Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

SOURCE: Corus Entertainment Inc.

Magda Krpan
Director, Communications, Radio
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Netta Rondinelli
Manager, Communications
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