Radio / Television News

CTV orders new Canadian comedy and drama series

PASEDENA, CA - Bell Media’s CTV has ordered two new Canadian series, the half-hour ensemble scripted comedy Satisfaction and police drama Played. Satisfaction takes a “humorous look at a group of friends who are completely uninhibited as they share their relationship woes and romantic wins, life crises, and personal ambitions” and stars Luke MacFarlane, Stephanie Lemelin, Ryan Belleville, Vik Sahay, and Leah Renee. From Halifax's DHX Media, it’s written by Tim McAuliffe and produced by Michael Donovan. CTV has ordered 12 half-hour episodes in addition to the pilot shot last fall in Toronto. The series is set to begin production...