SANCTUARY – SEASON FINALE

Premieres Friday, January 9 at 9 p.m. on The Movie Network (7:30 p.m. PT on Movie Central)

In the season finale, “The Five”, led by Dr. Magnus, attempt to find the secret labyrinth in the decimated city of Bhalasaam. Once located, they must complete a series of cryptic tests that can only be achieved using the powers of The Five. Ashley and Henry are held prisoner at the Cabal’s weapons facility. Starring Amanda Tapping, Emilie Ullerup and Ryan Robbins.

From Alex Weprin of Broadcasting & Cable (this is about the US broadcaster, but I’d guess the Canadian broadcaster will follow):

• Sci Fi Renews ‘Sanctuary’
  “Sanctuary, which started life as a series of independent webisodes before getting picked up to series by Sci Fi, will be returning for a second season, the network says.” Read more.

From Marsha Lederman of the Globe and Mail:

• Finding Sanctuary on TV
  “It has become second nature for television producers and networks to use the Internet as a marketing tool – a way to promote their schedules, offer after-broadcast downloads, create online fan communities. But a new Canadian science-fiction series is moving the other way: After originating on the Web, Sanctuary is making the leap from desktop to small screen, premiering on television with a two-hour episode (tonight).” Read more.

From Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun:

• She sells Sanctuary
  ” From a Canadian Sanctuary you can see the world. Literally. The new science-fiction series Sanctuary is so ground-breaking with its use of ‘red cameras’ and ‘green screens’ that the actors can be seen to be anywhere, without ever physically leaving the studio in British Columbia. The look is realistic, but ‘spooky realistic,’ in a good way.” Read more.