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In the news: Wild Roses “Shakespearean in scope”

From Eric Volmers of Canwest News Service:

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    “There are plenty of reasons for Canadians to watch Wild Roses, the Calgary-shot TV show that will show up in January as part of the CBC’s winter lineup. The hour-long drama will tell of an epic battle between feuding families set in both the beautiful landscapes of rural Alberta and boardrooms of downtown Calgary.” Read more.

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Wild Roses in production

wildroses2From a media release:

‘Wild Roses’ underway in Alberta

Production has begun on one of CBC’s newest dramatic prime time series, Wild Roses. Set in Calgary and a fictional nearby town called Patterson, the series tells a Shakespearean tale of two families, the wealthy McGregors and the debt-ridden Henrys, who clash over land, love and loyalty. Principal photography runs from August 18 – December 16, 2008.

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In the news: CBC’s female appeal

From Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun:

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Being Erica, Wild Roses coming to CBC

Erin Karpluk stars as Erica Strange in the new comedy/drama series BEING ERICA on CBC Television, debuting in January 2009.
Erin Karpluk stars as Erica Strange in the new comedy/drama series BEING ERICA on CBC Television, debuting in January 2009.

From a media release:

FIXING THE PAST, FIGHTING FOR POWER – TWO NEW SHOWS PLUS A HOST OF FAVOURITES ON CBC-TV THIS WINTER

This winter, CBC Television presents two new shows that look at age-old problems through 21st century eyes. The comedy-drama BEING ERICA looks at how our lives might change, for better or worse, if we could go back in time to make things right; and two western families clash over property, loyalty, wealth and power in the passionate, captivating drama of WILD ROSES.

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