THE DETOUR ON TELETOON PILOT PROJECT GREENLIGHTS TEN PILOTS FOR PRODUCTION

13.06.08 - 20:25 ... source : Astral Media - Canada

... Toronto, June 9, 2008 – After considering 200 submissions from across Canada, ten titles have been selected for The Detour on TELETOON Pilot Project, the initiative launched September, 2007 to find new and irreverent comedies for the popular evening programming block aimed at audiences aged 18 to 34. Part of the network's commitment to the Canadian animation industry, the pilots will air on both English and French networks in spring 2009 and will give producers a finished pilot available for the international marketplace. "We're committed to finding the sharpest shows for The Detour" said Michael Goldsmith, Director, Original Content. "The ten selected pilots reflect the broad and sometimes twisted humour that Canadian show creators can offer and although we can't guarantee a series for all the pilots, I can promise that we are keen to explore risky and innovative ideas and support Canadia ...» Next (HTML)