CanWest MediaWorks Inc. announced original Canadian programming for TVtropolis, Canada’s new specialty network featuring recent, back-to-back iconic hits.
A total of nine series – five currently in production, and an additional four in active development – are on the slate for 2024-2007.
TVtropolis in found on the channel formerly occupied by Prime.
“These series, which will be the first Canadian-produced originals for TVtropolis, have a flavour that perfectly complements our schedule and the
new brand,” said Christine Shipton, Vice President of Original Programming for CanWest MediaWorks. “Our wide variety of producing partners are employing fresh, engaging concepts that spotlight the world of pop culture and celebrity – approaches that support our goal to make TVtropolis the destination for pop culture enthusiasts.”
Currently In Production:
Ad Persuasion – A series spotlighting the world’s most inventive, seductive and
bizarre TV commercials. From TRICON FILMS AND TELEVISION. (26 x 30)
FANatical – Following the world’s most obsessive TV fans. From PEACE POINT
ENTERTAINMENT GROUP. (26 x 30)
Inside the Box – The ultimate game show for TV junkies. From LONE EAGLE
ENTERTAINMENT. (26 x 30)
Popaganda – A talk/magazine style environment of pop culture supported by
the Internet generation. From THE NIMBLE COMPANY. (26 x 30)
Whatever Happened To? (working title) – A half-hour series catching up with
iconic stars of the ’80s and ’90s. From PYRAMID PRODUCTIONS. (26 x 30)
In Active Development:
And Finally – A fun look at the slice-of-life stories news programs around
the world use to end their shows. From ARCADIA ENTERTAINMENT
Don’t Touch That Dial – A mismatched pair of quick-witted TV critics regale
viewers with their take on classic and not-so-classic TV shows. From
producer Patti Poskitt.
Starring In…With JR Digs – This unscripted series follows JR Digs as he
gives people the chance to have their own TV show for a day. From MOUNTAIN
ROAD PRODUCTIONS.
TeleVintage Cartoons – A look back at cartoons that shaped our Saturday
mornings and pop culture in general. From HILTZ SQUARED MEDIA.
Debuting June 1 in 5.6 million homes nationwide, TVtropolis (www.TVtropolis.com) is the only national network fuelled by back-to-back hit TV from the last 10-15 years. Shows such as Seinfeld, Ellen, Frasier and Married… With Children – and buzzworthy celeb-reality series – including Celebrity Fit Club and My Fair Brady – put TVtropolis on the map as a TV
lover’s destination.
TVtropolis is majority-owned by CanWest MediaWorks Inc., a wholly owned division of CanWest Global Communications Corp. (www.canwestglobal.com).
CanWest, an international media company listed on the TSX (CGS and CGS.A) and NYSE (CWG), is Canada’s largest media company. CanWest is Canada’s
largest publisher of daily newspapers, and owns, operates and/or holds substantial interests in free-to-air and subscription-based television
networks, out-of-home advertising, web sites, and radio stations and networks in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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