Yearly Archives: 2012

Dragons' Den

Dragons’ Den student special airs October 31

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From a media release:

STUDENTS DARE TO ENTER THE DEN IN NEW ALL-STUDENT DRAGONS’ DEN SPECIAL THIS HALLOWEEN

  • The all-student episode of DRAGONS’ DEN airs Wednesday, October 31 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV

This Halloween as students across the country set out in pursuit of haunted houses, ghosts and witches, others will brave a different frightening experience – facing the fierce Dragons. On Wednesday, October 31 at 8:00 p.m. (8:30 NT) DRAGONS’ DEN will feature some of Canada’s best and brightest young entrepreneurs in a special all-student episode. From a West Coast pitcher deemed the youngest person to enter the Den, to Waterloo University students with a creative twist on interactive learning, these inspiring – and brave – young Canadians dare to pitch their businesses to the Dragons.

In what’s termed the “Dragons’ Den Effect” – interest in small business startups and venture capital has sparked. Business discussions are no longer limited to boardrooms as Canadians are now discussing inventions, valuations, and investment strategies around the water cooler after every episode. The motivated youth featured in the upcoming student special are proof that age is not a factor when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship.

DRAGONS’ DEN’s newest Dragon, David Chilton, commented that “the student pitches seen this year were among the most impressive seen all season”. Win or lose, the students featured on the show will experience the benefits of the “Dragons’ Den Effect,” as exposure in the Den often leads to dramatic jumps in sales and other interesting growth opportunities.

As well, for the first time ever, people at home now have the chance to have their say. By visiting cbc.ca/dragonsden, viewers are able to engage with the show, and see results displayed live on the screen. This kind of social TV integration is the first of its kind to occur live, in each time zone.

Every week, never-before-seen content launches online. Web-exclusive pitches are available on cbc.ca/dragonsden on Wednesdays in advance of the evening broadcast – with two bonus student pitches online leading up to this special episode. Follow the show through Twitter and Facebook.

DRAGONS’ DEN is the highest rated Canadian unscripted program on television, with an average audience of over 1.4 million Canadians each week. In addition to its success on-air, DRAGONS’ DEN is also a hit online, boasting an active and engaged online community averaging more than 650,000 page views per month. Full episodes and exclusive behind-the-scenes content can be viewed at cbc.ca/dragonsden.

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Flashpoint, Ratings

Ratings: Flashpoint up 13% from last fall

From a media release:

Canadian success story: In its new premium Thursday at 10 p.m. timeslot, FLASHPOINT’s final season is averaging 1.7 million viewers, up 13% from last fall’s season average. Episode 2 (Oct. 4) made history as the first stand alone Canadian series in 16 years to win the prestigious 10 p.m. timeslot with overnight data in the fall season.

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Flashpoint, Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

New tonight: Flashpoint, The Nature of Things, Anger in America

Flashpoint, CTV – “Sons of the Father”
Team One responds to the abduction of Peggi Walsh (Gemini Award-nominee Sarah Manninen, MURDOCH MYSTERIES), a young nurse who has been taken by a man at knifepoint (Chad Donella, SMALLVILLE). With time running out, the Team finds the killer’s brother (Gemini Award-nominee Andrew Francis, VOLTRON FORCE) and must convince him to unlock the secret of his tragic family past to save Peggi’s life.

The Nature of Things, CBC – “The Buffalo Wolves”
The predator-prey relationship between the buffalo and the wolf still exists in Wood Buffalo National Park, the only location left on the planet. Canadian wildlife filmmaker Jeff Turner who once followed the wolves returns once again to see if he can get closer to these ancient warriors.

Doc Zone, CBC – “Anger in America”
A two part series which looks at one of the driving forces in the lead up to the presidential elections. The series will take you behind the money, the politics, and into the lives of those who feel their America is disappearing. Episode 1 – “Between Fear and Anger” – Doc Zone goes across the country to meet those Americans who have lost so much, and find out who they blame. Behind the scenes with leaders of the Tea Party movement, and Occupy who are fighting for their vision of America. In this US election year a portrait of ANGER IN AMERICA.

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