Everything about Flashpoint, eh?

In the news: Shaftesbury’s TV success

From Brendan Kelly of Variety:

  • Shaftesbury’s shift to TV pays off
    “Shaftesbury’s growth began when it shifted its focus from features — a business that’s hardly a profit center in Canada — to TV production. That decision soon paid off, with shows like the bioterrorism-themed drama “ReGenesis” [pictured at right] and kids’ series “Life With Derek,” both of which have sold to more than 100 countries. Shaftesbury recently upped its profile bigtime thanks to “The Listener,” a drama about a Toronto paramedic with telepathic powers, which has been sold to NBC in the U.S. and CTV in Canada.” Read more.
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In the news: Female screenwriters

From Gayle MacDonald of the Globe and Mail:

  • The hottest women not on TV
    “In the last 10 years, female screenwriters in Canada have made huge strides, muscling their way onto TV screens, leaving an indelible stamp on comedy, drama, and action series across network schedules. In fact, while women used to be a distinct minority in writing rooms, their numbers are now on par with men, who typically used to be hired to write action and comedy, while women were relegated to handle emotional and romantic scenes that required that “female touch.”” Read more.
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In the news: Christina Jennings of Shaftesbury Films

From Steve Brennan of the Hollywood Reporter:

  • Canadian producer enjoying role as U.S. network content provider
    “‘Christina’s been making dramas forever,’ a friend of Canadian producer Christina Jennings, chairman and CEO of Shaftesbury Films, remarked in a throw-away line that made her sound like a gnarly veteran. She’s a veteran, but far from gnarly. In fact, Jennings is the model for the dynamic, young and smart producer that is bringing Canada into a new frontier of film and TV production.” Read more.
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In the news: Flashpoint to air in July

From Zap2It:

  • CBS Saves ‘Swingtown’ For Summer: The network will also air ‘Flashpoint’ this summer
    “Originally scheduled for a midseason launch, “Swingtown” is one of two new dramas set to air on CBS this summer along with the Canadian-produced “Flashpoint,” which will launch in July on a yet-to-be-determined night and time. … Flashpoint was originally developed by CTV, Canada’s largest privately owned English language broadcast network, but was picked up for a CBS run in the midst of the strike. The drama focuses on a highly skilled team of cops facing some of biggest challenges available in an urban area that’s an awful lot like Toronto. Enrico Colantoni, Hugh Dillon and David Paetkau star.” Read more.
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