Global's "The Last Templar" to be simulcast on NBC

TORONTO - Canwest Broadcasting has announced that Global’s new Canadian miniseries “The Last Templar” has been picked-up by NBC and will be simulcast with Global this December.The romantic adventure from Muse Entertainment stars Oscar winner Mira Sorvino and Canadian Victor Garber. The four-hour-long miniseries is based on Raymond Khoury’s best-selling novel, and is being revised for the screen by multiple award-winning Canadian writer and producer Suzette Couture (“Million Dollar Babies”, “Road to Avonlea”). Shooting will begin on location in Montreal and Morocco next month. “Global is thrilled to bring this incredible story to Canadian audiences, and delighted that Americans will...