Canada's Canwest and the Us ABC network report the renewal of Toronto-lensed cop series "Rookie Blue", greenlit for a second season, three weeks following the show's premiere on Global Television and ABC.
"Rookie Blue", originally titled "Copper", has hooked a combined weekly average of 8.5 million viewers on both sides of the border, with the second season gearing up for another start in Toronto before the end of the summer.
"We are so proud of Rookie Blue’s amazing success and are thrilled to announce its renewal alongside ABC," said Barbara Williams, Executive Vice-President of Content, Canwest Broadcasting.
In Canada, the series premiere garnered 2.1 million viewers on Global.
"We're very pleased that the show has connected with viewers, especially considering the challenge of finding an audience in the summer," said Quinn Taylor, Senior Vice-President, Movies, Miniseries and Acquisitions, ABC Entertainment Group.
"Rookie Blue" was developed by Thump Inc. and produced in partnership indie studio and distributor,...
"Rookie Blue", originally titled "Copper", has hooked a combined weekly average of 8.5 million viewers on both sides of the border, with the second season gearing up for another start in Toronto before the end of the summer.
"We are so proud of Rookie Blue’s amazing success and are thrilled to announce its renewal alongside ABC," said Barbara Williams, Executive Vice-President of Content, Canwest Broadcasting.
In Canada, the series premiere garnered 2.1 million viewers on Global.
"We're very pleased that the show has connected with viewers, especially considering the challenge of finding an audience in the summer," said Quinn Taylor, Senior Vice-President, Movies, Miniseries and Acquisitions, ABC Entertainment Group.
"Rookie Blue" was developed by Thump Inc. and produced in partnership indie studio and distributor,...
- 7/12/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Hah! Derivative, but I suppose that’s partly the point. I’m currently digging my way through The Men Who Would Be Kings: An Almost Epic Tale Of Moguls, Movies, And A Company Called Dreamworks – and I thought of it when I watched this. Ok, so, the set up may look totally absurd; but it really isn’t all that illusory.
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- 6/19/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
For those who don't know, the film Score: A Hockey Musical has been on production since February 1rst in Toronto. The shooting of the film will wrap up on March 8, 2010.
In this film, Olivia Newton-John (Grease) and songwriter Marc Jordan both play the parents of a teenager (Noah Reid). This kid's mom home-schools him, feeds him with organic foods, takes him to the art gallery and becomes dismayed when he reveals a love for Canada's national sport. Moreover, with his talent, this kid will get out of obscurity to become a hockey celebrity.
The film also stars singer Nelly Furtado, as a hockey fanatic, Stephen McHattie (Maurice Richard), Dru Viergever (Would Be Kings), Hawksley Workman (The Real Howard Spitz) and Dave Bidini (Five Hole: Tales of Hockey Erotica). Besides, it will be directed by Michael McGowan (One Week).
Finally, the film is slated for a release in Canada on October 22,...
In this film, Olivia Newton-John (Grease) and songwriter Marc Jordan both play the parents of a teenager (Noah Reid). This kid's mom home-schools him, feeds him with organic foods, takes him to the art gallery and becomes dismayed when he reveals a love for Canada's national sport. Moreover, with his talent, this kid will get out of obscurity to become a hockey celebrity.
The film also stars singer Nelly Furtado, as a hockey fanatic, Stephen McHattie (Maurice Richard), Dru Viergever (Would Be Kings), Hawksley Workman (The Real Howard Spitz) and Dave Bidini (Five Hole: Tales of Hockey Erotica). Besides, it will be directed by Michael McGowan (One Week).
Finally, the film is slated for a release in Canada on October 22,...
- 2/6/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
When I heard that Would Be Kings was originally a Canadian miniseries, I was a little bit hesitant. Don’t get me wrong, I love Canada as much as the next person, but the word miniseries always makes me a little nauseous. I’m sure there are decent ones out there, but most of the miniseries I have seen are ridiculously bad.
Surprisingly, Would Be Kings is pretty good. The premise is that Patrick Lehane, a cop determined to play by the rules, wants two things in life: to put away a meth-selling mob boss and to get a promotion. The cost is high though and Patrick suddenly finds himself pushing his family away and losing his by-the-book attitude. He enlists the help of another mob boss, Frank Patero, to get his target off the streets. It works, and the drug ring is busted, but Patrick loses a cop in the aftermath of the raid.
Surprisingly, Would Be Kings is pretty good. The premise is that Patrick Lehane, a cop determined to play by the rules, wants two things in life: to put away a meth-selling mob boss and to get a promotion. The cost is high though and Patrick suddenly finds himself pushing his family away and losing his by-the-book attitude. He enlists the help of another mob boss, Frank Patero, to get his target off the streets. It works, and the drug ring is busted, but Patrick loses a cop in the aftermath of the raid.
- 11/18/2009
- by Jessica Guerrasio
- JustPressPlay.net
Canada's Canwest Broadcasting has announced the start of production on Copper, a one-hour, 13-episode police series that will be simulcast on Global and ABC Television later this season.
Copper is described as "a workplace drama about five young rookie cops just out of the police academy". The series has an all-Canadian cast that includes Vancouver's Missy Peregrym (Reaper, Heroes) and Gregory Smith (Everwood). Peregrym's character, Andy McNally, is described as "the soul of the close-knit group of five rookie officers". Smith will play another cop, Dov Epstein. Epstein is the "thrill-seeker" among the cops and aspires to emulate his heroes, Starsky & Hutch
Among the other members of the cast of Copper are Enuka Okuma (24), Travis Milne (My Green House), Charlotte Sullivan (M.V.P.), Ben Bass (Would Be Kings), Eric Johnson (Smallville), Matt Gordon (Rent-a-Goalie), Noam Jenkins (Flashpoint), Melanie Nicholls King (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Aidan Devine (M.V.P.).
"From cast to crew,...
Copper is described as "a workplace drama about five young rookie cops just out of the police academy". The series has an all-Canadian cast that includes Vancouver's Missy Peregrym (Reaper, Heroes) and Gregory Smith (Everwood). Peregrym's character, Andy McNally, is described as "the soul of the close-knit group of five rookie officers". Smith will play another cop, Dov Epstein. Epstein is the "thrill-seeker" among the cops and aspires to emulate his heroes, Starsky & Hutch
Among the other members of the cast of Copper are Enuka Okuma (24), Travis Milne (My Green House), Charlotte Sullivan (M.V.P.), Ben Bass (Would Be Kings), Eric Johnson (Smallville), Matt Gordon (Rent-a-Goalie), Noam Jenkins (Flashpoint), Melanie Nicholls King (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Aidan Devine (M.V.P.).
"From cast to crew,...
- 7/24/2009
- CinemaSpy
Toronto -- ABC is joining the swelling ranks of U.S. networks turning north for content, acquiring a Canadian cop drama for their primetime schedule.
ABC has picked up 13 episodes of "Copper" -- billed as "Grey's Anatomy" in the world of rookie cops -- from E1 Television, Canwest Global Communications said Wednesday.
The series' showrunner, Tassie Cameron, was head writer and co-executive producer on the first season of CBS and CTV's "Flashpoint," another Canadian cop drama that has had a successful run on CBS.
Cameron and fellow Toronto screenwriter Ilana Frank first pitched ABC Entertainment Group president Stephen McPherson on "Copper" in March, before taking the project to NBC, CW, Lifetime and Fox.
Interest in the Canadian import then continued over Miptv before ABC and E1 Television sat down to hammer out a deal.
"Copper" is set to start production in Toronto in June. The title role, a female police officer,...
ABC has picked up 13 episodes of "Copper" -- billed as "Grey's Anatomy" in the world of rookie cops -- from E1 Television, Canwest Global Communications said Wednesday.
The series' showrunner, Tassie Cameron, was head writer and co-executive producer on the first season of CBS and CTV's "Flashpoint," another Canadian cop drama that has had a successful run on CBS.
Cameron and fellow Toronto screenwriter Ilana Frank first pitched ABC Entertainment Group president Stephen McPherson on "Copper" in March, before taking the project to NBC, CW, Lifetime and Fox.
Interest in the Canadian import then continued over Miptv before ABC and E1 Television sat down to hammer out a deal.
"Copper" is set to start production in Toronto in June. The title role, a female police officer,...
- 4/22/2009
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Toronto -- Dramas took pride of place Tuesday as the 2008 Geminis, Canada's TV awards, unveiled nominations in Toronto.
Shaftesbury Films' "Murdoch Mysteries," based on Maureen Jennings' detective novels, led all comers with 14 nominations, including best drama and guest actor noms for Vincent Walsh, Gavin Crawford, Stephen McHattie and Dmitry Chepovetsky.
Close behind was Back Alley Film Prods.' "Durham County," with 13 mentions, including best drama and best actor noms for Hugh Dillon ("Flashpoint") and Justin Louis.
Rounding out the drama competition is Peace Arch Television's "The Tudors," with 12 nominations; White Pine Pictures' "The Border," with nine; and Watcher Films' West Coast crime drama "Intelligence," with five nominations, including best actor for Ian Tracey.
Other multiple nominees include two miniseries: "The Englishman's Boy" from Mind's Eye Entertainment, with 12 noms, and Norstar Filmed Entertainment's "Would Be Kings," with eight.
The big splash for drama marks a departure from years past when the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
Shaftesbury Films' "Murdoch Mysteries," based on Maureen Jennings' detective novels, led all comers with 14 nominations, including best drama and guest actor noms for Vincent Walsh, Gavin Crawford, Stephen McHattie and Dmitry Chepovetsky.
Close behind was Back Alley Film Prods.' "Durham County," with 13 mentions, including best drama and best actor noms for Hugh Dillon ("Flashpoint") and Justin Louis.
Rounding out the drama competition is Peace Arch Television's "The Tudors," with 12 nominations; White Pine Pictures' "The Border," with nine; and Watcher Films' West Coast crime drama "Intelligence," with five nominations, including best actor for Ian Tracey.
Other multiple nominees include two miniseries: "The Englishman's Boy" from Mind's Eye Entertainment, with 12 noms, and Norstar Filmed Entertainment's "Would Be Kings," with eight.
The big splash for drama marks a departure from years past when the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
- 8/26/2008
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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