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Saving Hope, The Listener

The Listener and Saving Hope renewed

From a media release:

CTV Orders New Seasons of Hit Canadian Dramas THE LISTENER and SAVING HOPE

  • THE LISTENER grows audience year-to-year since debut
  • Freshman series SAVING HOPE is Canada’s #1 drama and #1 new series of the summer

­­­­­­CTV announced today full-season orders of its hit original dramas THE LISTENER and SAVING HOPE as both series break mid-season for London 2012 this week. The network ordered a 13-episode fourth season of international hit THE LISTENER from Shaftesbury, and a 13-episode second season of this summer’s #1 drama SAVING HOPE from ICF Films/Entertainment One. Both CTV original series have been attracting impressive audiences this summer. The third season of fan favourite THE LISTENER is delivering its best performance yet with an average audience of 1.14 million viewers, up 14% over last season and up 28% over Season 1. Meanwhile, SAVING HOPE reigns as Canada’s #1 new series this summer with a season-to-date average of 1.6 million viewers.

The announcement comes following CTV’s order of the new original drama series MOTIVE (working title), as well as the pilot orders for new original comedies SATISFACTION and SPUN OUT.

In Season 3, THE LISTENER’s Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik) dramatically steps away from his role as a paramedic to work more closely with the Integrated Investigative Bureau (IIB). At the IIB, Toby works in tandem with Sgt. Michelle McCluskey (Gemini Award-nominee Lauren Lee Smith, CSI) and Dev Clark (Rainbow Sun Francks, STARGATE ATLANTIS), as part of an elite special ops unit tasked with handling the most difficult cases. Although the new role gives Toby a renewed focus, it also puts undue pressure on him to prove to his peers – and to himself – that he belongs. While his new job means cutting back on some of his EMS duties, Toby is not far from his best friend and paramedic partner Oz (Ennis Esmer, THE L.A. COMPLEX), after Oz moves in next door.

In SAVING HOPE, Charlie Harris (Michael Shanks, STARGATE SG1), the charismatic Chief of Surgery of Toronto’s Hope-Zion Hospital ends up in a coma, leaving the hospital in chaos – and his fiancée and fellow surgeon, Alex Reid (Erica Durance, SMALLVILLE), in a state of shock. Along with newly-arrived star surgeon, Joel Goran (Daniel Gillies, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES), Alex races to save Harris’ life. As the action unfolds, comatose Dr. Harris explores the hospital halls in “spirit” form, not sure if he’s a ghost or a figment of his own imagination. Reid, along with her fellow doctors, press on to save his life and those of their other patients, as they deal with the complicated and courageous decisions that are made in their daily struggle to keep hope alive.

SAVING HOPE also stars Wendy Crewson (Away From Her), Huse Madhavji (COMBAT HOSPITAL, CALL ME FITZ), Julia Taylor-Ross (ROOKIE BLUE), and Kristopher Turner (ROOKIE BLUE, THE LISTENER).

Episodes of THE LISTENER and SAVING HOPE are also available across CTV’s digital platforms following their television broadcast on CTV.ca, the CTV App, CTV Mobile on Bell Mobile TV, and through video on demand partners, such as Bell Fibe TV.

THE LISTENER is produced by Shaftesbury in association with CTV and Fox International Channels. The series is executive produced by Christina Jennings and Scott Garvie for Shaftesbury, and Karen Troubetzkoy (18 TO LIFE) and Peter Mohan (LOST GIRL, THE BRIDGE), who serves as Season 3 showrunner. Robin Johnston and Rebecca Dipasquale are Production Executives for Bell Media. Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Independent Production, Bell Media. Mike Cosentino is Senior Vice-President, Programming, CTV Networks, Bell Media. Phil King is President, CTV Programming and Sports. Sharon Tal Yguado is Executive Producer for Fox International Channels. THE LISTENER is produced with the financial participation of The Canada Media Fund, The Canadian Film or Video Tax Credit and The Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit. THE LISTENER is available in 120 countries and 33 languages worldwide via Fox International Channels and Shine International, which distributes the series internationally. The series has also been licensed to ION Television in the United States.

SAVING HOPE is produced by Ilana C Frank Films (ICF Films) with Entertainment One, in association with CTV and NBC. The series is executive produced by Ilana Frank and David Wellington for ICF Films, John Morayniss (THE FIRM, HAVEN) for Entertainment One and Lesley Harrison. Executive Producers and Showrunners are Morwyn Brebner (ROOKIE BLUE) and Aaron Martin (BEING ERICA). The series was created by Malcolm MacRury (CRASH AND BURN, REPUBLIC OF DOYLE) and Morwyn Brebner. David Wellington directed the pilot. For Bell Media, Trish Williams is Director, Drama, Independent Production; Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Independent Production; Mike Cosentino is Senior Vice-President, Programming, CTV Networks. Phil King is President, CTV Programming and Sports.

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Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary, Rookie Blue, Saving Hope

New tonight: Saving Hope, Rookie Blue, The Liquidator

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Saving Hope, CTV – “The Great Randall”
When a severely injured man under the spell of hypnosis cannot remember his identity, the hypnotist who put him under is called in to the hospital – where he uses his psychic ability to connect Charlie (Michael Shanks) and Alex (Erica Durance). Meanwhile, a young woman comes to the E.R. with a neck injury, but it’s Hope Zion’s psych resident, Gavin (Kristopher Turner) who knows how to help her. Encore episode airs Sunday, July 15 at 9 p.m. ET on CTV.

Rookie Blue, Global – “Coming Home”
While investigating an illegal warehouse party, Andy and Swarek apprehend a surprising witness – Oliver’s 15-year old daughter, Izzy. Growing concern over her involvement nearly pushes Oliver over the edge — as a father and as a cop.

The Liquidator, OLN – “Heads…or Tail Between the Legs”
Jeff falls in love with a monster statue made of motorcycle parts… but so does Biker Doug. Will Jeff’s affections for the statue jeopardize a lucrative sale?

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Ratings, Saving Hope

Saving Hope caught between two masters

From Scott Stinson of the National Post:

  • Saving Hope, save thyself: Big Canadian ratings no guarantee for new series
    On a visit to the set of Saving Hope in the spring, I asked actor Michael Shanks whether he had noticed any differences since NBC had decided to add the CTV original production to its summer schedule. Shanks, who plays Charlie, the comatose surgeon who lies in a bed at Hope Zion Hospital — and, in the show’s significant twist, also wanders the rooms in a not-particularly-defined spirit sense — was forthright about what happens when, midway through production, a second major network comes on board. Read more.
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Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary, Rookie Blue, Saving Hope

New tonight: The Liquidator season premiere, Saving Hope, Rookie Blue

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The Liquidator, OLN – “Bricks and Mortals”
Schwarz finds treasure in a trash heap as he picks through the remains of a heavy duty diesel shop. From power tools to forklifts, Schwarz has hit the motherload and decides the best way to sell and make a big profit is through an auction.

Saving Hope, CTV – “Out of Sight”
A high profile surgery becomes Alex’s (Erica Durance) chance to prove to Kinney (Wendy Crewson) that she is still capable of being Chief Surgical Resident. Meanwhile in the ICU, Maggie (Julia Taylor Ross) believes a homeless man may have been misdiagnosed. (Encore episode airs Sunday, July 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV)

Rookie Blue, Global – “Messy Houses”
While answering a domestic disturbance call, Andy’s personal life is turned upside down when the social worker at the scene turns out to be her estranged mother. Meanwhile, Detective Barber’s career may be on the line when a stash of guns he recovered during a case, end up back on the street.

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Rookie Blue, Saving Hope

New tonight: Rookie Blue, Saving Hope

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Rookie Blue, Global – “Girls Night Out”
On Traci’s first day as a detective, all hell breaks loose when a carload of girls from a drunken bachelorette party is involved in a fatal accident. When Traci’s “rookie” handling of the car crash appears to have compromised the investigation, she is pulled from the case. Meanwhile, Chris realizes he still has feelings for Gail, and while dealing with the effects of shooting a suspect, Dov turns towards a surprising and disturbing source of comfort – the sister of the boy he killed.

Saving Hope, CTV – “The Fight”
After finding out that Charlie’s (Michael Shanks) condition hasn’t improved, Alex (Erica Durance) is growing concerned about her fiancé’s chances of recovery. Her worries are exacerbated when she detects a crackling in Charlie’s chest. To keep her mind active, an already exhausted Alex takes an overnight shift in the ER. Hoping for a peaceful night, the ER instead turns into a hotbed of activity when a hockey superstar comes in with injured ribs from a street fight. Encore episode airing on Sunday, July 1 at 9 p.m. ET on CTV.

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