Taking Venice

It’s 1964, the Cold War is raging, and the US sets its sights on a new front: the art world. At the prestigious Venice Biennale, a covert cultural campaign unfolds. A savvy Washington insider enlists a rising curator to organize America’s entry. Teaming up with a legendary dealer, they launch an audacious plan to make Robert Rauschenberg—an unorthodox artist using pop culture imagery and street junk—the grand prize winner. As the competition heats up, the team’s behind-the-scenes tactics echo a Hollywood thriller. When Rauschenberg wins, the art world erupts—and the artist is left questioning the political agenda behind his triumph.

Employee of the Week

Hosted by Casey Clarke, EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK pits two celebrities against each other as they try their hand at a “normal” job. From sewer cleaner to carnival worker to lobster fisherman, our celebrities will be put to the test. Teamed up with an everyday worker who expertly leads them through a series of less-than-pleasant tasks, the competing celebrities will get down and dirty for a chance to win a $5,000 prize for the charity of their choice.

Endless Yard Sale Showdown

ENDLESS YARD SALE SHOWDOWN turns yard sale bargain-hunting into an exciting competition, as three teams race to find the best hidden treasures, bargains and steals and be crowned Endless Yard Sale Showdown champion.

All-Round Champion

In the ultimate sporting showdown, ten of the best teen athletes step outside of their own comfort zones and compete against each other in their rivals' sports. Each athlete sits out the competition in their own specialty sport, and instead mentors and coaches the others. Aided by world-renowned sports stars and Olympians, they are scored on skill, sportsmanship, and progress after each challenge. At the end of the series, one hardcore athlete will be crowned the All-Round Champion. It's an emotional and challenging journey of winning, losing, working as a team, and building relationships with peers. It's a competition that is as much a test of strength and skill as mental tenacity and preparedness. Who will come out on top? FORMAT AVAILABLE

Collector Showdown

COLLECTOR SHOWDOWN is a fun, high-drama series set against the backdrop of a showdown between two like-minded collectors. Each episode features two contestants of a certain collector genre – whether it’s vintage records, comic books, or Barbie dolls – as they face off in a battle of knowledge and skill for the ultimate prize -a prize that remains a mystery until they win… or lose.

Born By Fire: The Mysteries Of Glassmaking

A cinematic journey through the world of glass blowing, tracing its origins from ancient Mesopotamia to the present day where avant-garde artisans turn molten liquid into stunning works of art. From the old-world beauty of Lebanon to the kaleidoscopic wonder of Venice, BORN BY FIRE is an unforgettable journey into one of nature's most remarkable creations and its sacred link to humankind.

Best In Miniature

Get out those magnifying glasses, returning series Best in Miniature is the world’s most prestigious miniature competition where artists go to epic lengths to craft their tiny dream homes, one pocket-sized room at a time. The competition pushes world-class miniaturists from across Canada and the globe, to create detailed masterpieces, in the smallest of scales …under a ticking clock. While the goal is to make it mini, the competition is huge as the highly skilled artists fight for prizes and advantages in every episode. Each week one miniaturist will be sent home while the others continue to compete for the $15,000 grand prize. S1: 10 x 60' S2: 8 x 60' S3: 8 x 60'

Shut Up And Write Me

Andrew Johnston wants to write. They say there's a book in everyone and this is his. He started The Adventures of Sir Trawberry Moose a couple of years ago and left it in a drawer to ferment. Since then he's had two kids and is desperately attempting to be a model 21st century dad.

A Cut Above

Hosted by Golden Globe®-nominee Adam Beach, this competition series puts 12 of the best chainsaw carvers from across the world to the ultimate test of creativity, strength, and skill, as they turn ordinary logs into extraordinary works of art. Who will out-carve the rest, win the cash prize and be named “A Cut Above”? The competition is fierce, emotions run high and the carvers wear their hearts on their sleeves. World-renowned Canadian chainsaw carver Ryan Cook and esteemed United Kingdom sculptor, Katharine Dowson serve as judges.

Blown Away: Christmas

The halls have been decked in North America’s largest hot shop for a Christmas competition like no other. Blown Away brings joy to the world as five artists from previous seasons are given the gift of a second shot at the title of Best in Glass. At the end of four holiday themed challenges, only one artist will be left standing with a Santa sack full of Christmas cash. Hosted by Bobby Berk, with resident evaluator and glass master Katherine Gray.