From C21 Media:
From the Winnipeg Free Press:
From a media release:
The Guard returns to Global with its second season on Wednesday, October 29 – 10pm ET/PT. The water-rescue drama resonated with fans earlier this year making it the No. 1 New Canadian Original drama during its spring run**, and it’s the first of many original productions soon to make their own waves within the television landscape.
** Source: BBM-NMR Meter Data, Adults 18-49 (Sep 10/07-May 25/08)
From 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
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)
MID-SEASON ORIGINAL SERIES (E!)