Lack Of Studio Support Stalling Decision On Future Of Syfy’s Drama Series ‘Sanctuary’

SanctuaryUPDATE: I just got off of the phone with another source and I’m told that the producers of the series are waiting to hear from the primary backer of the series, The Beedie Group, about funding for a fifth season and have been for some time. I’m told they are hopeful that Beedie will approve funding and it is just taking longer than expected. Once that hurdle is cleared, the producers fully expect Syfy to green-light production on a fifth (and possibly final) season.

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Channel 4 Orders New Drama Series ‘Utopia’

Channel 4 has ordered a new drama series titled ‘Utopia‘ from former Spooks writer Dennis Kelly. The broadcaster has ordered six episodes for the show’s first season, with production due to commence on the series later this year.

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Alibi Acquires UK Rights To 1-800-Missing

Exclusive: I have just learned that UKTV’s Alibi channel has acquired the UK broadcast rights to Lifetime’s drama series 1-800-Missing from Lionsgate Television. I’m also being told that Alibi has set the premiere for the show’s 18 episode first season for Monday June 18th at 6pm.

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