Canadian series 'The Listener' picked up by ION

TORONTO – The first two seasons of Canadian original drama series The Listener have been acquired by U.S. entertainment network ION Television for broadcast in 2012, just as season three has begun shooting here at home.Starring Craig Olejnik as mind-reading paramedic Toby Logan, The Listener airs on CTV and Bravo! in Canada, and internationally by Fox International Channels in 120 countries and 33 languages. It is produced by Toronto-based Shaftesbury."The Listener's audience keeps growing season-over-season as strong characters mix an element of drama with comedic banter," said Corrie Coe, SVP of independent productions at Bell Media, in the announcement. "It's...