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Chowtime!   (26 x 30' HD)

Food / Lifestyle Series

This father and son team takes food TV to another level, dishing out everything from gourmet hotdogs to decadent foie gras. They’re 2 generations, old school versus new. This isn’t your usual cooking show, but a fun, informative and current food variety show. Each week they explore different cuisine, explain how to cook the dishes a way that anyone can and feature guest chefs (eg. celebrities, athletes, musicians) and food specialists. With light-hearted humour, the father/son duo will definitely put a smile on your face.

The Real Joey Lawrence   (7 x 60' HD M+E in production)

Lifestyle / Arts

At the age of 19, Joey Lawrence is currently the most sought after young photographer in the world. His impressive commercial work includes the infamous poster and publicity for the Twilight films, Forbes magazine covers and more. Despite his amazing success, Joey’s passion in life is to travel to the most remote locations on our planet and take iconic portraits. From living with tribes in Ethiopia and cannibals in India to spending time with autoworkers in Detroit and musicians in New Orleans, viewers get a front row seat to experience life through the lens of one of the most promising young artists in the world today.

Soccer Shrines   (13 x 30' HD M+E in production)

Travel / History / Sport

SOCCER SHRINES tells the incredible tales of the most celebrated soccer cities of the world through the eyes of those who worship at them – The Fans. Crazy rituals, odd superstitions and incredible stories will help paint the picture of just how huge soccer is around the world and how obsessed fans can be. The series will delve deep into soccer as a quasi-religious phenomenon and how the mere vision of these thirteen shrines – such as Old Trafford (England), Camp Nou (Spain) and Stadio Olimpico (Italy) - gets their pulses racing.

X-Treme Golf TV   (6 x 60')

Competition / Sport

Eight passionate golfers are imprisoned in an unpredictable six day whirlwind elimination tournament that becomes a bittersweet, life altering experience. Competitors confront their greatest fears in a relentless tour that challenges their physical stamina, mental agility and emotional fortitude. Imagine “Survivor” meets “The Amazing Race” while “Big Brother” ensures that every golfer’s worst nightmares come true; on and off the course and twenty-four hours a day.

George Hirsch Living it Up!    (108 x 30')

Lifestyle / Cooking

Each episode features Chef George’s down-to-earth guy-next-door style and easy how-to recipes from his home kitchen that always promote a healthy and better lifestyle. With informative and entertaining travel & fun filled recreation, George’s empowering and upbeat content is supported by his “If I can do it, You can do it! “ attitude.

Outdoor Cooking with George Hirsch    (110 x 30')

Lifestyle / Cooking

The original outdoor cooking show, Chef George Hirsch paved the way by taking cooking outside the studio, changing how the world perceived cooking and lifestyle television. George’s friendly demeanor captivates his audiences and has created a cult following that boosted outdoor cooking related sales into a multi-billion dollar industry from the airing of this TV series.

SPY GAMES    (13 x 30' Select Territories Only)

Crime

This series blends the best of documentary and live TV to explore the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. Every week we talk shop with real spies and get an interactive, hands-on look at artifacts at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC, the only facility of its kind. SPY GAMES unique format is a combination of conventional documentary story-telling and live television debates and discussions. Each episode offers a fresh perspective on the world’s second-oldest profession, its secret missions, successes and failures.

Around The World on Horseback    (13 x 30' HD)

Travel/Adventure/History

Ages ago man and horse began a unique partnership that endures to this day. “Around the World on Horseback” takes the viewer to exotic locations all over the world to discover this mysterious bond and the cultures that created it. Whether it’s braving a sub-zero Atlantic wind while riding over the lava fields of Iceland or mounting the famous white Lippizaner horse at its original, centuries old, breeding farm in Slovenia, join host James Hillman as he travels the world, explores the cities and roams the countryside - meeting the locals and riding their horses.

Struggle For Justice     (10 x 60' HD)

Crime/ Docu-Drama

This original series rides the growing wave of public interest in wrongful convictions by telling the story of individuals who were accused and convicted of crimes they did not commit and who struggled for justice to ultimately clear their name. Each episode traces one individual’s case from the moment of their accusation and arrest, through judgment and incarceration, and the ensuing legal battle that raged until a final victory in clearing their name was achieved. Theirs is a solitary and emotional journey, full of twists and cliff-hangers, that is presented in vivid detail through the help of dramatic re-enactments, narration, gripping testimonials, pertinent interviews and archival press and television news coverage.

The Horse    (6 x 60' HD)

Anthropology/History

THE HORSE is a unique opportunity for audiences to take an imaginative and whimsical voyage into the world of a creature inextricably bonded, for better and for worse, to humankind for 6000 years. Individual breeds of horses encountered open up explorations of other breeds, in other places and other times, and a real living horse, with its own name, personality and human association is the anchor which grounds our every topical exploration and touching examination of the fascinating animal that is THE HORSE.

Planet Luxury     (23 x 30' in HD)

Lifestyle/Travel/Luxury

Planet Luxury is about the best of the best. Everyday items with the panache to place them on the shipping lists of the truly wealthy. By travelling internationally to the source the audience finds out how these exquisit items are made, why they cost so much and wht kind of people will shell out all that cash to buy them.

Highlander Challenge     (3 x 60')

Sports/ Competition

This three-part Channel 4 series showcases 24 of the top highland games athletes in the wordl as they battle for the world championship. Each episode features 8 athletes with super human strength and perhaps most of all the courage of Braveheart.

The Skinny Dip     (13 x 30' in HD) (in Production)

Travel/Adventure Series

Eve Kelly loves to swim - naked. In the best, most out-of-the-way swimming holes she can find; nature’s hidden grottos of cool clean water – magical playgrounds for the adventurous and the young of spirit. And she enjoys sharing her carefree immersions with other people – guys and girls from assorted backgrounds and walks of life. Our attractive and spirited 25 year old swimmer and hiker is not daunted by the demanding trek required to get to her chosen swimming spot. Quite to the contrary, for her, the hike, with its challenges and hazards is an invigorating adventure to enjoy to the fullest. Her challenge now is to find just the right bunch of adventurers to join her - it takes all of her will-power and enthusiasm, first to co-opt a group to accompany her on this difficult, even menacing trek, and then all of her personal charm to keep them on the trail once they encounter its physical challenges. And by the time the band of weary hikers arrive at the magic spot, there is no better group celebration than a plunge into the gorgeous, glassy smooth, natural pool under the trees, everyone naked, free and surrounded by nature at its best.

INJUSTICE    (13 x 30' in HD) 

Documentary Crime Series

InJustice is a crime series that looks and feels like no other crime series on television. Everything about the conventions of the typical documentary crime series have been turned upside down. Music, art, editing, photography, poetry, narration and special effects all serve to tell a story in a richly metaphoric and moving way. In the 500 channel universe, this series stands apart from every other crime series on television. Words like, ‘powerful’, ‘cinematic’, ‘bold’, ‘moving’, ‘dramatic’, ‘unique’, and ‘captivating’ have been used by many individuals to describe this series. Despite taking such a radical approach to production and post production, rich engaging story telling remains the primary concern of the production team. Many have said that InJustice ‘feels’ like a drama, even though it very clearly is a documentary series.

ANGRY PLANET     (39 x 30' in HD) (New Season III 2009)

Adventure / Science Series

Over the last ten years, the world’s weather has gotten more and more violent, and many have witnessed dozens of hurricanes, tornados and volcanic firestorms. “Angry Planet” will take the audience on an extraordinary tour of the world’s most extreme natural phenomena as we film a collection of unique and hair-raising situations involving tornados, hurricanes, blizzards and anything else Mother Nature could hit us with. The audience will get an E-ticket thrill ride though some of the most extraordinary sights our angry planet can produce, hosted by a intense, personable thrill seeker - George Kourounis - one of the world’s most active and venturesome storm chasers. The show will be a behind-the-scenes docu-soap chronicling the adventures and misadventures as George and his associates explore the world’s wildest weather and hairiest natural sights. The first 13 episode season of “Angry Planet” will follow George as he witnesses wild phenomena on the furious earth: Hurricanes, Tornados, Volcanoes, “Weather Bomb” Winter Storms, Water Spouts, Lightening and Forest Fires. We will “push the envelope” with the filming of each of these – adding elements to the filmmaking and storytelling that will make this a truly unique and exciting series.

DESIGN U     (52 x 30’) (New Season IV 2008)
Lifestyle / Do-It-Yourself Series
Design U is the pre-eminent institution of higher learning for the design-challenged! Design U attempts to bring out the inner designer hidden deep inside those that show no signs of design life! After a one-day crash training and education trip, our students are given two days and $3,000 to redesign a room in their home. With the help of our host (Maureen Ross Neilson), a lead carpenter and various assistants, our student must complete this renovation "exam" in order to receive their final grade from their Interior Design Instructor. Our motto is “A good space is a terrible thing to waste"!

DROP IN     (52 x 30' SD & 13 x 30' HD)

Extreme Sports/Reality

Hop on the bus and live with the athletes of today's adventure sports. Five professional free-ride mountain bikers travel together for three trips of 60 days each on an experience of a lifetime. Drop In on these young modern day Gladiators on two wheels and share blood, sweat, laughter, triumph and even tragedy as they ride off cliff faces for extreme entertainment.

UNDER ATTACK     (40 x 30')

Extreme Sports/Reality

A new, fast-paced, reality/sports series featuring a group of young, humorous and animated skateboarders who travel around the world on tour and the crazy antics and fantastic skateboarding that happens along the way. Competitions, skate challenges, street skating - UNDER ATTACK showcases it all.

BE REAL     (13 x 30')

Reality/Comedy

What would it be like to star in your own life? Be Real is the TV show that spontaneously turns regular people’s ordinary lives into their very own Reality TV show. With no script, no pre-production, not even a story idea – we ask someone to star in their own life for a day… just their ordinary life as it really is… in front of a camera of course! To give their reality a little boost, our stellar director, JR Digs goes to the heart of what makes good entertaining reality TV – if they need a little image boost or a subtle make-over or even a new boyfriend to make it sell, JR will make it happen! Be Real is the TV show that makes something out of seemingly nothing and turns it into one great half-hour of drama and laughter. Like Seinfeldt was to comedy, it is the ultimate in Reality TV… nothing planned, nothing scripted – just a regular person, a director to guide them, and the day that lies ahead.

SADDLE UP!     (13 x 30' HD)

Travel/Adventure /Outdoor

Saddle Up! lets you experience the best wilderness horseback trails in North America. Deep in the mountains of Western Canada in the heart of Banff National Park, this series gets you onto your horse and on the trail. Take in the towering vistas of the amazing Rocky Mountains as you and your horse make your way through the alpine passes to your campsite for the night. Lodges, teepees, shelters...where will your bonfire be this time? Keep an eye out for wildlife...this is bear country! Each show features magnificent vistas, crusty trail guides and spirited horses. Combine these with crackling bonfires and true stories of the riders who broke the trails and built the lodges over a hundred years ago. The air is fresh, your horse is true, adventure awaits... so Saddle Up!

THE GREAT CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE TREK     (13 x 30' HD)

Travel/Adventure

The Great Canadian Motorcycle Trek is the motorbike trip of a lifetime. Three bikes, ten provinces, and one huge country. Come along as are three riders discover a Canada on and off the beaten track, from the Pacific Ocean at Vancouver all the way to Newfoundland and Labrador. Each show features sweet rides, amazing views, and quirky personalities. Weather is never guaranteed, but buddies are. Experience Canada up close, 26 inches off the asphalt. Get ready….it’s time to hit the road!

UNDERWATER SAFARI     (13 x 30')

Travel/Adventure

Underwater Safari takes you on some of the most breathtaking scuba dives on the planet. In the waters of Cozumel, Bahamas, Fiji, British Columbia and the Maldives, this relaxing half-hour series lets you experience diving from an amateur diver's point of view and allows you to drift with the currents experiencing the fish and corals.

BIG COAST     (26 x 30' HD)

Travel/Adventure/Outdoor

A dynamic new outdoor lifestyle television series based on skiing and snowboarding adventures set in British Columbia’s (Canada) rugged west coast. Big Coast takes the viewer on a ride to one of the most remote and beautiful regions on Earth - from the Coast Mountains surrounding Whistler and Vancouver Island to the fjords and inlets of Bella Coola and northward. Hosted by top international athletes, Big Coast utilizes decades of BC mountain experience, coast mountain heli-skiing and snowcat operations. Although based in winter sport, Big Coast also presents several feature adventures each season, including endeavours such as whitewater rafting, deep-sea salmon fishing and hiking/photographing wildlife such as the Kermode (Spirit Bear).

RIDEGUIDE (SNOW & BIKE)      (297 x 30')

Travel/Lifestyle/Sports Series

For over 10 years Ride Guide has been producing a fast paced weekly snowboard, freeski and mountain bike television series from around the globe. The program is the ultimate “Guide To Ride.” Whether it’s unique cat skiing or heli-skiing locations, must-have powder secrets, the biggest freeride festivals, or the wild personalities behind the scenes, Ride Guide covers it all. Now in its 11th season, and with 300 episodes of Ride Guide produced to date, it has become the definitive tour guide to world's best-kept mountain secrets.

THE NEW DRIVER'S SEAT      (39 x 30')

Driving/Automotive Series

The biggest names in the automotive scene join forces with expert automotive journalists to bring you the next generation in automotive television: The New Driver's Seat. The New Driver's Seat presents a polished high definition lineup that includes the latest in automotive news and trends, cutting edge design and advancements in automotive technology.

HOME AND STYLE      (100 x 30')

Weekly Lifestyle Magazine Series

Tour elaborate model homes and see the latest in Interior Design. Stay on top of the hottest fashions and get beauty tips from the experts. Visit beautiful Travel Destinations around the US, and go behind the scenes of the latest movies. All in one show!

CANADA IN THE ROUGH      (65 x 30' HD)

Hunting/Wildlife/Adventure Series

Canada is truly the last unspoiled frontier that boasts some of the best hunting on the planet. Canada in The Rough documents real hunting and celebrates the variety of hunting experiences which makes Canada such a unique and desirable hunting destination. No high fences, no contrived situations - this show is about real hunting as it was meant to be. Meticulously produced, expertly photographed in glorious High Definition and ultimately in a league of it own Canada In The Rough is destined to become a must see for all serious outdoor enthusiasts. Filled with heart pounding hunting adventures crossing this breathtaking country from the Eastern seaboard to the western mountains to the Arctic, each episode abounds with real emotion, real drama-from the anticipation of the hunt to the pain of defeat. Loaded with insight, facts, travel and game cookery, Canada in the Rough is sure to delight. Experience the excitement that is Canada In The Rough – it’s all Canada it’s all Wild!

DISCOVERING GREAT TOWNS      (10 x 30') New Season 2 available in 2010"

Travel Series

Our towns are inextricably linked to our past and to our identity. Today in a complicated world, the notion of living and working in small towns has become a popular dream for many "big city" dwellers. Discovering Great Towns takes us on a beautiful journey across North America from the Canadian Arctic to Hawaii to explore the hidden wonders that are our towns. Each episode is a new journey as we discover an "off the beaten path" destination.

WRITER'S CONFESSIONS      (39 x 30')

Arts Series

Witty, poignant, humourous and educational, Writers’ Confessions is a fast-paced series about writers and writing. Over twenty writers per episode speak about a variety of topics that are of great interest to writers, readers, and anyone who is interested in the creative process and writing. As well, for anyone who wants to be entertained and informed by a group of very smart and very funny creative people, Writers’ Confessions fits the bill.

THE ARTIST'S LIFE      (52 x 60')

Arts Series

The Artist's Life is a provocative new series featuring painters, sculptors, and photographers. Each episode is a rare glimpse into the vision guiding the artistic process as expressed through the thoughts, words and daily experiences of the artists. The audience views the artistic process as seen through the artists' paintings, sculptures and photographs. The artists are passionate as they share insights into their work and creative process.

CREEPY      (13 x 60')

Sci-fi / Paranormal Series

Creepy is a weekly road-trip into the sometimes nightmarish, but always fascinating world of the paranormal, combining chilling re-enactments, interviews with eyewitnesses and on scene investigations by paranormal researchers in search of the answer to timeless questions about ghosts, ghouls and unexplainable phenomenon.

THE ART OF BUILDING BODIES      (26 x 30')    

Health / Lifestyle Series

The Art of Building Bodies is a fast-paced, practical, lifestyle TV show that explores and demystifies the world of getting – and staying – fit. Each half-hour episode focuses on the secrets of building sculpted, natural and defined muscles. Designed for both seasoned workout fanatics and couch potatoes needing a push to hit the gym, the series offers constructive insight and a unique perspective by demonstrating simple and innovative strategies to help viewers reach their goals.

COSMETIC INNOVATIONS     (39 x 30' ongoing)    

Inspirational Beauty / Lifestyle Series

This hosted on location series is produced and designed by women, for women. A stylistic distinctive, weekly lifestyle program, Cosmetic Innovations demonstrates innovative anti-aging procedures, the latest in cosmetic products, holistic cosmetic remedies, cutting edge plastic surgery, laser technology, non-invasive procedures and the latest skin rejuvenation techniques.

ME, MY HOUSE AND I     (52 x 30)

Lifestyle / Comedy / Do-It-Yourself Series

This series follows the trials and tribulations of comedian, actor, and first-time homeowner Brigitte Gall, as she renovates her home in the city. Each show begins with Brigitte doing a short comedy routine that reflects the humour that she finds in everyday life. This gives viewers a dose of Brigitte's perspective on the world and gets us in the mood for what's to come. Then she takes on one major home repair project in her turn-of-the-century house; a real handywoman special! With enthusiasm, a little research, and some help, Brigitte dives in to repair a substandard deck, build a new closet, or update the kitchen; She is genuinely funny as she shows us affordable, and practical household solutions.

BROKEN HOUSE CHRONICLES     (32 x 30’)
Lifestyle / Do-It-Yourself Series
Broken House Chronicles is home improvement like you’ve never seen it - fast-paced, funny, and fresh! The series chronicles the adventures of first-time homeowner George and his roommate and co-host, Leigh. In each episode, the young men tackle a variety of projects with basic do-it-yourself know-how. What they lack in skills and knowledge they make up for with enthusiasm, humour and an arsenal of power tools.

SKIER’S WORLD     (188 x 30’ ongoing)

Sport / Travel

One of North America’s most enduring series, shot around the world, this series reveals the most unique, fun and exciting skier’s destinations worldwide. Each episode focuses on one specific site and for those who don’t know where to book their next ski trip it’s a great way to decide, as the resorts are explored from top to bottom.

WINGS OVER CANADA     (113 x 30’)

Outdoor adventure / Travel

Wings Over Canada takes you on a fifty thousand mile journey by float plane to discover the secrets of wilderness Canada. This series is an exciting odyssey of discovery in remote Canada . . . from ghost towns and secret fishing locations, to old gold mines.

This program is a lighthearted look at the real people and unique events that shape the widest expanse of wilderness in the world...Northern Canada.

TALKIN’ BLUES     (26 x 30’)

Music

A series featuring the passion behind the Blues today, with an historical perspective.  Talkin’ Blues targets a wider audience than just blues fans by offering a variety of themes including musician profiles, interviews, and music videos.  Viewers have the opportunity to be exposed to the thoughts and great music of B.B King, Buddy Guy, Morgan Davis and Mark Hummel, Colin Linden, Otis Taylor and many more. 

LOFTY IDEAS     (65 x 30’)

Lifestyle / Design                                 

A design series dedicated to the sweeping trend of loft living. Featuring lofts located in major north American cities, Lofty Ideas is not only for loft dwellers but for people from all walks of life, offering a look at urban life surrounding the loft, the history of the building and its conversion, as well as a focus on painters, sculptors, and photographers that contribute to the making of a unique living environment.

FAMILY & FRIENDS     (26 x 30’)
Psychology/Relationship
An informative series that discusses common problems that evolve in close relationships. In each episode the host is accompanied by psychologists, and the show uses both dramatizations and real life experiences to help explain particular issues. Topics include single parent families, dealing with loss and disappointment, creative learning and family violence.