TV, eh?

From a media release:

A-List Canadian talent sign on for Lawyers, Guns and Money and Shattered

• Both series set to join Showcase 2009/2010 line-up
• Announcement marks third series pick-up in one month for Canwest

Canwest continues its legacy of delivering bold Canadian television as two new series – Lawyers Guns and Money (working title) and Shattered – are green-lit for Showcase. The 13 episode one-hour dramas begin production this summer with a 2009/2010 airdate on the channel.

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From a media release:

• Ben Bass, Luke Kirby and Callum Keith Rennie Take Lead Roles
• Ken Girotti, John Fawcett, Bobby Roth, David Wellington At Directorial Helm

Canwest today confirmed an impressive line up of creative and on-screen talent for its most recently announced slate of drama pilots.

“Great scripts attract great talent and we are thrilled with the calibre of directors and actors who have come on board to these exciting new projects,” said Christine Shipton, Senior Vice President, Dramatic and Factual Content.

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