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Project Runway Canada shoot wraps

From a media release:

  • PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA WRAPS UP HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION SHOOT IN OTTAWA
  • AN ALL NEW SEASON WITH HOST IMAN DEBUTS JANUARY 2009 ON GLOBAL

It’s a wrap… Project Runway Canada completed its shoot yesterday in the nation’s capital, and the all new season promises an exciting installment of 12 drama-filled episodes as the contenders experience their most thrilling fashion highs and grueling lows. Legendary fashion icon, Iman returns as Host, alongside series mentor, cherished Canadian designer Brian Bailey.

Premiering January 2009, Project Runway Canada makes its highly anticipated debut on Global.

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Iman returns for Project Runway Canada

From a media release:

Canwest Broadcasting confirmed today the return of Supermodel Iman as Host of Project Runway Canada.
 
An internationally-recognized glamour and style icon, Iman brings back her keen sense of fashion and savvy business know-how to guide a brand new roster of budding Canadian designers. Along with series mentor, Brian Bailey and a panel of industry experts, Iman leads the team on its way to give one exceptionally talented designer the opportunity of a lifetime.

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WGC unhappy with network announcements; Robson Arms cancelled

From a Writers Guild of Canada media release:

Canadian Nets Not Upfront About Lack of Canadian Original Scripted Drama

Canadian broadcasters CanWest and CTV held their upfronts this week, allowing a sneak peek at what Canadians can look for on their TV screens come Fall. To the Writers Guild of Canada, the new season is best summed up in the title of CanWest’s new show: “True Hollywood Story Canada” – the Canadian networks are filling their best time slots with U.S. programming, and offering very little new original scripted Canadian drama.

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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

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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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