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Canwest announces 2008/09 original series

Bob and DougFrom a media release:

Canwest Announces Original Production Slate for 2008-2009

Global Television, E! & Specialty Channels Debut All-New Offerings:

THE LAST TEMPLAR, HOWIE DO IT, XIII,
INSTANT BEAUTY PAGEANT, PRODUCING PARKER,
CHEF ABROAD, OUTLAW BIKERS,
MAKE IT RIGHT: NEW ORLEANS, THE FOUNDATION, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

– AND –

Returning Hit Series Include:
THE GUARD, ‘DA KINK IN MY HAIR, THE BEST YEARS,
THE RE-INVENTORS, KENNY VS. SPENNY, SARAH’S HOUSE AND PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA

Canwest announced details of its original production slate today at their annual Fall Launch Presentation to advertisers and industry in Toronto.

In addition to unveiling an impressive roster of returning original programming across conventional and specialty networks, Canwest proudly revealed its line-up of new Canadian Original series for the 2008-2009 season, including a total of three NBC simulcasts: romantic adventure-drama, THE LAST TEMPLAR starring Oscar® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite) and Canadian Victor Garber (Alias); comedy HOWIE DO IT starring comedian Howie Mandel (Deal or No Deal); and political thriller, XIII starring Stephen Dorff (Blade) and Val Kilmer (Wonderland, The Doors).  Continue reading Canwest announces 2008/09 original series →

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Global/E! announce 2008 schedules

From a media release (I’m including Canadian series only):

Key returning 2008 Canadian highlights include the #1 new drama series* THE GUARD; and #1 new Canadian comedy series ‘DA KINK IN MY HAIR. (BBM-NMR National Meter Data, Adults 18-49, Sept 10/07-May 25/08)

GLOBAL PRIMETIME 2008 – DAY-AT-A-GLANCE
All times EST. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Wednesday
10pm The Guard (Season 2)

Saturday
7pm Global Currents (Season 3)
10pm Renagadepress.com
10:30pm Renagadepress.com

MID-SEASON: ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING (Global)

  • THE ANIMATED ADVENTURES OF BOB AND DOUG MACKENZIE (30 minutes; animated)
  • COLD BLOOD (10 x 1 hour; documentary)
  • HOWIE DO IT (30 minutes; comedy)
  • XIII (2 x 2 hour; drama)
  • THE LAST TEMPLAR (2 x 2 hour; drama)
  • PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA Season 2 (1 hour; reality)

MID-SEASON ORIGINAL SERIES (E!)

  • PRODUCING PARKER (animation)
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Blueprint honoured in Banff

From a media release:

BLUEPRINT ENTERTAINMENT Wins Lionsgate/Maple Pictures Innovative Producer Award at Banff World Television Festival

The Banff World Television Festival announced today that television production company BLUEPRINT ENTERTAINMENT is the recipient of this year’s Lionsgate/Maple Pictures Innovative Producer Award at the 29th edition of the Banff World Television Festival, which takes place at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada, June 8 – 11, 2008. The award recognizes the entrepreneurial excellence and achievements of an independent producer within the Canadian television industry.

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In the news: The ugly side of Top Model

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From Natalie Alcoba of the National Post:

  • Top Model walks away: Andrea Muizelaar overcomes anorexia, survives attack on vacation
    “After being crowned Canada’s first ‘Top Model’ on television two summers ago, Andrea Muizelaar uncovered an ugly side of the fashion industry, and walked away. Too frail to even open a door, the anorexic teenager was encouraged to keep up her waif-like physique while she waited to cash in. Instead, she dished out more of her own money to keep the painful dream alive and she continued to keep herself dangerously thin.” Read more.
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Upcoming TV, eh? Blogtalkradio show: Nicholas Campbell on Dominic Da Vinci

Since I’ll be on the road to Banff this weekend, there’s a special edition of the TV, eh? Blogtalkradio show this Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 am Pacific/10:30 am Eastern, with guest Nicholas Campbell. After seven seasons of Da Vinci’s Inquest and another of Da Vinci’s City Hall, Campbell brings his alter-ego Dominic Da Vinci to life again in the CBC movie The Quality of Life, airing Saturday, June 14 at 9 p.m.

Listen live Thursday at 7:30 am Pacific/10:30 am Eastern and feel free to call in with your questions at 646-200-4063 (or leave in the comments below). Or catch the podcast afterwards.

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Because I know you’re marking your calendars, the next show returns to its regular Sunday timeslot: June 15 at 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern. The topic is CBC’s Othello, which will air later that night, and the guests are director/co-writer Zaib Shaikh (better known as Amaar from Little Mosque on the Prairie) and Matthew Deslippe, who plays Iago.

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