FALCON BEACH RETURNS TO GLOBAL WITH SEASON 2
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2007 - 8PM ET/PT
NEW CHARACTERS, NEW CONFLICT... WATCH THE DRAMA UNFOLD
(TORONTO - December 4, 2006) - Falcon Beach returns to Global Television with its second season premiering on Friday, January 5, 2007 - 8pm ET/PT. The hit Canadian original drama series that also made a big splash on the international scene is back with the next installment of 13. 1-hour episodes - with new characters, fast-paced stories, and more luxurious backdrops.
The season takes audiences deeper into the lives of the rich set of the Bradshaws and their friends and associates, as Jason is tempted into a world of gambling and risk-taking that threatens everything he has been brought up to believe in.
"Television fans are in for a treat with the return of Falcon Beach," said Christine Shipton, VP, Original Programming, Global Television. "New characters, returning favourites and rich, more intense storylines deliver a fresh take on this original series' second season."
Falcon Beach, developed for Global Television, has been sold in 30 countries around the world - including the U.K. (where it is to air on the national broadcaster BBC), France, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Turkey, Israel and Vietnam.
New character Courtney True, (Jeananne Goosen) a love-them-and-leave-them daredevil, skydives into the second season promising fun and mayhem and Nathan Rai (Stephen Lobo) a slick, charming lawyer threatens both Jason's livelihood and his relationship with Paige.
This season once again features the beautiful sun-soaked beach town of Falcon Beach, an attractive ensemble cast, and a collection of the hottest soundtracks from both select indie and established bands.
"Our partnership with Insight Productions and Original Pictures is proving extremely fruitful and we are delighted to have this hit family drama as part of our portfolio," said David Ellender, CEO of FremantleMedia Enterprises. Mr. Ellender said the show "continues to be a juggernaut that we are immensely proud to represent".
Jason's (Steve Byers) livelihood - the marina his father built - is threatened by Trevor Bradshaw's new plans to build an upscale beachfront resort and his sometime girlfriend Paige (Jennifer Kydd) is torn between her father's plans and her love for Jason. Jail hangs over former model Tanya's head (Devon Weigel) for drug possession and assaulting a police officer and an old enemy comes back to threaten Bradshaw bad boy Lane (Morgan Kelly). Meanwhile Danny (Ephraim Ellis) and Erin (Melissa Elias) are growing up way too fast as they await the arrival of their baby.
Falcon Beach is produced by Original Pictures and Insight Productions. Creators John Murray and Shannon Farr. Produced by Kim Todd, John Murray and Shannon Farr. Executive Producers John Brunton, Kim Todd and Barbara Bowlby. It is shot on location at Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba on the shores of Lake Winnipeg and in studio in Winnipeg.
Global Television is a division of CanWest MediaWorks Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CanWest Global Communications Corp(CanWest) (NYSE: CWG; TSX: CGS.SV and CGS.NV, www.canwestglobal.com). CanWest, an international media company, is Canada's largest media company. In addition to owning the Global Television Network,CanWest is Canada's largest publisher of daily newspapers, and also owns, operates and/or holds substantial interests in conventional television, out-of-home advertising, specialty cable channels, Web sites and radio networks in Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Ireland.
From comedy and variety, drama, music, documentaries, and sports, Insight Production Company Ltd. is firmly established as one of Canada's foremost and groundbreaking television producers. Since 1979, Insight has become an industry leader in the creative development, financing and production of television programs in every genre, and has been recognized for its reputation for quality as the recipient of 57 Gemini Awards, four Emmy nominations, Two Cable Ace Awards, Six American Film Festival ribbons, an Academy Award nomination and numerous other film and television awards. Insight Productions is a true independent producer, working with all major networks, including CTV Inc., CBC Television, Global, MuchMusic, The Discovery Channel, The Comedy Network, Life Network, ABC Family, The Disney Channel, Noggin, NBC, A&E, HBO & Showtime to name a few.
Original Pictures is an award-winning television drama and feature film company producing commercial, critically-acclaimed series, movies and mini-series for the North American and international markets. Founded in 2000 by its president Kim Todd, Original Pictures' productions include the internationally acclaimed A Bear Named Winnie, The Many Trials of One Jane Doe, The Murdoch Mysteries and Guinevere Jones. Kim Todd's reputation as a creative producer has brought Original Pictures into international partnerships to bring great stories to the screen.
Falcon Beach is produced by Original Pictures Inc. and Insight Production Company Ltd., with the participation of the Canadian Television Fund, Global Television a division of CanWest MediaWorks Inc., ABC Family, Manitoba Film & Sound, the Independent Production Fund, Government of Manitoba-Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit, Government of Canada -- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and the Government of Ontario -- the Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit.
www.falconbeach.ca is produced with the financial participation of Telefilm Canada and the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund.
