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CHCH And Mark Burnett Bring New Game Show To Canadians

mini-orby [1]Following Mark Burnett’s keynote address at the Canadian Media Directors’ Council [2] today in Toronto, Channel Zero [3] proudly announced that CHCH [4] will be the exclusive Canadian television broadcaster for Spin Off. The show premieres this Fall on CHCH in primetime and will run for 13 weeks. Canada’s Suddenly SeeMore…Productions [5] produced the series.

Spin Off – a 30-minute game of trivia and chance where contestants have a chance at winning thousands of dollars in cash and prizes testing their knowledge and their luck – Win big or lose it all – It’s all up to The Wheel!

The original game show format, developed by Mark Burnett’s One Three Media (mastermind of mega hit shows such as Celebrity Apprentice, Shark Tank, The Voice and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?), was produced by Morgan Elliott of Suddenly SeeMore…Productions exclusively for CHCH. “We are very happy to be working with a television icon like Mark Burnett and to be part of making Canadian game show history,” says Jennifer Chen, VP Programming, Channel Zero. “We know Spin Off will prove to be a strong addition to our Fall line-up and an in-demand property for advertisers.”

As host of Spin Off, Elvira Kurt is a Gemini-nominated Toronto native and a Second City Alumnus with many years of comedic success in Canada and the U.S.  Elvira’s charm and personality are sure to crank up entertainment value for viewers and help put contestant stress at ease.

“This is such an exciting time for clients to get involved with CHCH,” states Geoff Thrasher, General Sales Manager, Channel Zero.  “Not only does Spin Off create a wealth of exciting opportunities for in-show content and brand integration, but with CHCH’s 60th Anniversary coming up in 2014, the station has big plans for a year-long celebration, so advertisers on board, this Fall, will benefit from the pre-promotion and marketing buzz.”

“Canada is such an important market for us and to launch an entirely new format with CHCH speaks volumes to their belief in the importance of creating original content for their schedule.  We love working with Canada’s vibrant production community and are excited to launch this format with such a great broadcast partner,” said C. Scot Cru, SVP of International at One Three Media who brokered the deal to bring Spin Off to Canada.

Spin Off shows have been taped but the post production window provides a tremendous opportunity for advertisers to develop customized promotional campaigns with our Spin Off team.  Premiere sponsors will benefit from on-air promotion and marketing support including a mass advertising launch campaign, social media and public relations.

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#1 Comment By Tami Quiring (@VillageGamer) On Tuesday April 23, 2013 @ 10:25 am

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