SyFy Picks Up ‘Primeval: New World’

Posted by: Tricia Posted date: October 04, 2012 In: Film/TV, News, News, Television, Tricia Ennis | comment : 0

Just when we thought the SyFy channel had given up on green lighting original scripted shows, the news broke this morning that the cable net has purchased the US distribution rights to Primeval: New World. The scifi drama series is a Canadian spin-off of the original British show, and was purchased as part of a deal with distributor Entertainment One (who represent a number of SyFy’s series).

The show will consist of 13 episodes (at least for the first year), and will combine characters from the British show with new, original characters. Niall Matter (Eureka), Sarah Channing (Vampire Diaries), and Danny Rahim will star as a team of animal experts and scientists who are studying paranormal events while battling prehistoric and futuristic creatures. It will be set in Vancouver, with emphasis placed on the Pacific Northwest locale.

According to THR, SyFy vet Amanda Tapping is set to direct several episodes.

No word yet on when it will premiere in the US, but it is set to bow on SPACE in Canada in November.

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In her fantasy world Tricia is an award winning TV writer/director with legions of loyal fans building shrines to her in their bedroom closets. In reality, she is the editor of this blog, and a less-than-closeted geek, enjoying this opportunity to talk about the things she can't keep ranting about to her friends and family, for fear of repercussions. When not working, she can be found parked in front of a TV, usually yelling at the characters for making stupid decisions, or rambling on about her newest web series idea.

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