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In the news: Golden age for Canadian TV

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From Agora Vox:

  • The new golden age of Canadian television?
    “This time, though, things promise to be quite different. With all the U.S. shows out of commission for the time being, the CBC does not have to contend with the usual competition on U.S. networks and the simultaneous re-broadcast of U.S. shows on Canada’s commercial TV networks. As a result, the national broadcaster has advertised the living hell out of its new shows, which all premiere this week, including glossy mini-magazine inserts in newspapers and magazines. What is more, this renaissance of Canadian television seems to indicate that the usual talent drain (from Canada to Hollywood) may be slowing down, with some Canadian, and even U.S. talent, being attracted northwards.” Read more.
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In the news: Canadian shows may benefit from strike

From Andrew Ryan of the Globe and Mail:

  • U.S. strike may deliver Canadian TV homeruns
    “The bill for the U.S. TV writers’ strike finally arrived. In this country, we’ll barely feel the pinch. Viewers will experience some changes in the weeks ahead, but any reduction in service will seem less pronounced on Canadian screens, where the winter forecast includes both frantic U.S.-network strike programming and worthy homegrown programs. Think of it as having the best of both worlds.” Read more.

Plus, Andrew Ryan takes questions live online Monday.

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In the news: New mid-season shows

Joel Rubinoff of the Waterloo Record lists what’s coming up on TV, including Canadian fare:

  • TV’s Mid-winter Blitz: Reality, replacement and Canadian newbies launch over next 12 weeks
    “Some are midseason replacement series sitting in storage for months, some are in-the-can cable shows airing here well after their U.S. playdates, some are reality shows that, because they’re unscripted, escape the scrutiny of the powerful writers’ union and some are — gasp — Canadian, which may be one of the few times living north of the 49th parallel holds an advantage in terms of TV programming.” Read more.
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Global Television Premieres an All-New Canadian Original Production “The Guard”

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From a Global media release:

MG 4782 smBeginning this January 2008, Global Television presents the sure-fire hit, THE GUARD, an all new original drama series – the story of four members of the Canadian Coastguard’s Search and Rescue team, and their daily battles both in and out of the water.

Premiering Tuesday, January 22, 2008 – 10pm ET/PT, and following Canada’s number one hit show, “House”, this 13-part, one-hour action series was shot in the scenic wilderness of Squamish, British Columbia. THE GUARD follows the high action drama of a skilled crew of rescue workers as they face the danger s of the Pacific Northwest while searching for meaning in their own lives.

Starring Steve Bacic (Andromeda) as Duty Captain, Miro Da Silva; Jeremy Guilbaut (Edgemont) as Rescue Specialist, Andrew Vanderlee; Zoie Palmer (Instant Star) as Rescue Specialist Carly Greig; and Claudette Mink (The Days) as Rescue Specialist Laura Nelson, featuring regular guest appearances by Canadian David James Elliot. Elliott, well known to television fans for “JAG” and “Closer to Home”, guest stars as David Nelson, a recurring character on the series.

“Global television is kicking off the new year with this amazing, sexy drama series, a guaranteed adrenaline rush for thrill seekers,” said Christine Shipton, VP, Original Production, Global Television. “Series creator, Raymond Storey expertly captures the complex nature of each of our perfectly flawed heroes, while proudly paying tribute to the noble work of the Canadian Coast Guard – a combination fans are sure to embrace.”

Karen King-Chigbo is Production Executive and Christine Shipton is Vice President, Original Programming for Global Television.

Photo courtesy Global. From left: Zoie Palmer, Jeremy Guilbaut.

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In the news: January programming

Rob Salem of the Toronto Star has an item about Canadian shows coming soon:

  • Hot Box: TV to talk about
    “Global debuts Limelighters Jan. 3, True Pulp Murder Jan. 3 and The Guard Jan. 22. CBC has The Border Jan. 7, jPod and Parking Wars Jan. 8, Sophie Jan. 9 and MVP Jan. 11. CTV’s homegrown movie slate includes Mayerthorpe, Elijah, She Drives Me Crazy, Sticks and Stones, The Terrorist Next Door, Who Named the Knife and the two-part, four-hour Would Be Kings. Citytv has the series debut of The Murdoch Mysteries Jan. 22.” Read more.

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