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Media Kit Contents Descriptions Season 4 Synopsis Short Program Synopsis Long Program Synopsis Episode Descriptions
Cast Biographies Amanda Tapping Agam Darshi Robert Lawrenson Robin Dunne Ryan Robbins
Crew Biographies Gillian Horvath, Supervising Producer / Writer Damian Kindler, Creator / Writer / Executive Producer Alan McCullough, Writer / Co-Executive Producer Martin Wood, Executive Producer / Director Amanda Tapping, Executive Producer / Actor
SANCTUARY Photography Gallery images Episodic images
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Descriptions Season 4 Synopsis In the Season 4 opener of SANCTUARY, Dr. Helen Magnus has pursued Adam Worth back to 1898 London and must now stop him from altering - and quite possibly completely destroying - the future. Back in present day, Hollow Earth Abnormals continue to reach the surface in droves as the remaining Sanctuary team scrambles to prevent all-out war. At the same time, they are desperate to find Magnus, who was last seen heading to the Hollow Earth city of Praxis, just before it was decimated. Season 4 is a game changer for the Sanctuary, as allies turn against them and they are forced to make their own rules. Season 4 also features the series’ first musical episode, “Fugue”. Music and lyrics co-written by Composer Andrew Lockington and SANCTUARY’s Creator, Executive Producer, Director and Writer, Damian Kindler. Short Series Synopsis: SANCTUARY follows the adventures of the beautiful and enigmatic Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping), her somewhat reluctant protégé Will Zimmerman (Robin Dunne) and her fearless daughter Ashley (Emilie Ullerup) as they track down, study and protect the strange and often terrifying creatures that secretly populate our world. Long Series Synopsis: SANCTUARY follows the adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping), forensic psychiatrist Dr. Will Zimmerman (Robin Dunne) and her fearless daughter Ashley (Emilie Ullerup). Together they track down, study and protect the strange and often terrifying creatures that secretly populate our world and live among us. Although dismissed as monstrous figments of our imaginations and the stuff of our childhood nightmares, Magnus recognizes that the world is full of nature’s mistakes and triumphs and has the spectacular proof that they are indeed real. Will, an insightful psychiatric profiler with a knack for finding the strange and curious, reluctantly joins the team to aid in the study of beings he can hardly believe in himself. Together, Magnus, Will, Ashley and quirky tech-whiz Henry (Ryan Robbins), use their unique combination of instinct, medicine and cutting edge science and technology to find the creatures that lurk in the corners of our civilization and protect us from those too dangerous to be roaming free.
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Descriptions Continued… SANCTUARY stars Amanda Tapping (STARGATE SG-1) as Dr. Helen Magnus, Robin Dunne (DAWSON’S CREEK) as Dr. Will Zimmerman, Emilie Ullerup (JPOD) as Ashley, Christopher Heyerdahl (STARGATE ATLANTIS) as the sinister John Druitt and Ryan Robbins (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA) as Henry Foss. Braving new worlds in each episode is just the start for SANCTUARY. The series is also proudly credited for pioneering new techniques and technology in television production. SANCTUARY is one of the only series to shoot extensively on green screen using extraordinary visual effects and virtual sets. The series was also the first in North America to shoot with the new RED camera - a digital system that captures images at four times the resolution of a high definition camera, resulting in a look that is unmatched on television. Helmed by some of the innovative talents behind STARGATE SG-1 and STARGATE ATLANTIS, the series’ creative team includes executive producer, writer and creator Damian Kindler; executive producer and lead actor Amanda Tapping; and executive producer and director Martin Wood.
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Episode Descriptions Episode 1: “TEMPUS” In the Season 4 opener, Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping) has pursued Adam Worth (Ian Tracey) back to 1898 London to stop him from altering - and quite possibly completely destroying - the future. Episode 2: “UPRISING” As Hollow Earth Abnormals continue to arrive at the surface in droves, Will (Robin Dunne), Henry (Ryan Robbins), Kate (Agam Darshi) and Bigfoot (Christopher Heyerdahl) scramble to prevent all-out war with the Lotus Security Forces. All the while, they are worrying about the whereabouts and safety of Magnus (Amanda Tapping) who was last seen heading to Praxis just before the city was destroyed. Episode 3: “UNTOUCHABLE” With a government inspector threatening to cut off the Sanctuary's funding, Magnus (Amanda Tapping) and Will (Robin Dunne) must explain a mission gone wrong. Meanwhile, Henry (Ryan Robbins) has a surprise visitor with some shocking news. Episode 4: “MONSOON” Magnus (Amanda Tapping) flies to a remote island in Africa to meet with the Sanctuary’s new top secret financial advisor, but lands herself in the middle of a deadly hostage situation. Episode 5: “RESISTANCE” A Sanctuary mission to infiltrate a secret Abnormal testing facility brings Magnus (Amanda Tapping) and Henry (Ryan Robbins) face-to-face with a mysterious and deadly creature, and with an old friend whose loyalties are once again in question. Episode 6 – “HOMECOMING” Will (Robin Dunne) runs into unexpected trouble and personal revelations on a trip to the Liberian Sanctuary in Monrovia. Meanwhile, Magnus (Amanda Tapping) has her hands full when a couple of ne'er-do-well flying Abnormals recruit her help with a questionable scheme. (Directorial debut of series co-star Robin Dunne.) Episode 7 – ICEBREAKER When a team from the UK Sanctuary gets in trouble on a stranded icebreaker in the Bering Sea, Magnus (Amanda Tapping) and Will (Robin Dunne) must figure out who is behind the mysterious happenings at sea.
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Episode Loglines Continued… Episode 8 – “FUGUE” In a groundbreaking episode of SANCTUARY, a mysterious Abnormal attacks Abby (Pascale Hutton), and Magnus (Amanda Tapping) and Will (Robin Dunne) discover that there's only one way to communicate with this unusual enemy -through music. (Music and lyrics by series creator Damian Kindler and composer Andrew Lockington.) Episode 9 – “CHIMERA” Magnus (Amanda Tapping) and Nikola Tesla (Jonathon Young) become trapped in a virtual Sanctuary world at the mercy of the evil avatar of Adam Worth (Ian Tracey). Episode 10 – “ACOLYTE” Trouble from Hollow Earth insurgents leads to a reunion with a dear Sanctuary friend, and an unanticipated betrayal. Episode 11 – “THE DEPTHS” Racing to stop a SCIU team from capturing an extremely rare and legendary Abnormal, Magnus (Amanda Tapping) and Will (Robin Dunne) get trapped in a cave-in. Episode 12 – “SANCTUARY FOR NONE” - PART ONE Caleb (Gil Bellows), a notorious leader in Hollow Earth, asks for Helen Magnus’ (Amanda Tapping) help to build a new home for displaced insurgents on the surface. But will the world's governments allow that to happen without sending in the troops? Episode 13 –“SANCTUARY FOR NONE” - PART TWO With the new Abnormal Homeland now openly under threat, Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping) is forced into a corner, but she has a plan in mind that no one sees coming.
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Cast Biographies AMANDA TAPPING Amanda Tapping reprises the role of the enigmatic Dr. Helen Magnus in the fourth season of the popular sci-fi series, SANCTUARY. In addition to starring in the series, Tapping also takes on a strong business role as Executive Producer of the show. If that’s not enough, she has also shown her talents as Director over the course of the series. Amanda is best known for her record-breaking 10 seasons as the brilliant Air Force Colonel Samantha Carter in STARGATE SG-1, as well as a season on the series’ popular spinoff show STARGATE ATLANTIS. After the wrap of STARGATE SG-1, Tapping continued her role as Col. Carter in two DVD movies, Stargate: The Ark of Truth and Stargate: Continuum with plans for more STARGATE movies in the works. Tapping was born in Rochford, England and raised in Toronto, Canada with her three brothers. She has enjoyed a very active television career, having had the pleasure of starring as host of the series PROOF POSITIVE which explores the science front of fact versus fiction. She has also guest starred on a number of television shows, including: THE X-FILES, DUE SOUTH, FOREVER KNIGHT, KUNG-FU: THE LEGEND CONTINUES, THE NEWSROOM, MILLENNIUM and THE OUTER LIMITS. In addition, she was a series regular on FLASH FORWARD. Other television credits include LESSONS IN LOVE, REMEMBERANCE, THE HAUNTING OF LISA, DEGREE OF GUILT, ABBY LORD and the USA miniseries TRAFFIC. A graduate of the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Art, Tapping has performed in such theatrical productions as Steel Magnolias, Look Back In Anger, Children of a Lesser God, Noises Off, The Lion in Winter, Picnic, The Shadow Walkers and The Taming of the Shrew. Tapping has a natural ability to make people laugh and she has engaged that trait into her work as co-founder of the Canadian comedy troupe, Random Acts. The talented actor is also gifted behind the camera. Amanda made her directorial debut with an episode of STARGATE SG-1 (“Resurrection”), which garnered her a Leo Award nomination for Best Director. She has also been honoured with four Leo Awards for Best Actress. She won the category in 2009 and was nominated for the honour again in 2010 and 2011. Tapping has been nominated for two Gemini Awards and four Saturn Awards for her role on SG-1. She won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2005. MEDIA CONTACT Nicola Krishna, 416.384.5276, nicola.krishna@bellmedia.ca Renee Dupuis, 416.384.3154, renee.dupuis@bellmedia.ca
Cast Biographies Continued… Multichannel News and Women in Cable & Telecommunications in New York also honored her in 2003 as a “Wonder Woman on Air”. In 2009, Tapping was honored with the “Woman of Vision” award by Women in Film and Television Vancouver and received another Gemini nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for SANCTUARY. Most recently, she was nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award and won the YWCA Connecting the Community Award, voted on by the public. A strong believer in mentorship and dedicated to constantly improving the world of the arts, whether she is behind or in front of the camera, Tapping is active in a number of professional organizations and appeared in The Vagina Monologues, in support of V-Day, a worldwide movement to end violence against women and girls. Tapping is an advocate of various charities and has contributed new computers to The Coast Foundation, a support agency for people with mental disabilities and also has had the honour to serve for a number of years as emcee for the celebrated Diamond Ball in support of The Canadian Cancer Society. Tapping is also a proud supporter of the Waterkeepers Alliance. In 2009, she co-founded the charitable organization Sanctuary for Kids, supporting children in crisis both locally and abroad which has raised more than $250,000 in just two years. The foundation is fully supported by the entire cast and crew of SANCTUARY who also get on board with their own fundraising initiatives. Tapping traveled to Nepal recently to meet some of the children Sanctuary for Kids is directly helping abroad. Amanda Tapping currently resides in Vancouver with her husband Alan, daughter Olivia, and their dog, George.
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Cast Biographies Continued… ROBIN DUNNE Actor Robin Dunne returns as forensic psychiatrist Dr. Will Zimmerman in the fourth season of the hit series SANCTUARY. This year, Dunne also makes his directorial debut, helming the sixth episode of the season, “Homecoming”. A native to Toronto, Dunne immersed himself in the acting scene early on, attending Etobicoke School of the Arts, a performing arts high school. He got his first major television role playing the troubled son of Judith Light in AGAINST THEIR WILL: WOMEN IN PRISON which led to pivotal roles in other TV movies including BROTHER’S DESTINY, LOVE AND BETRAYAL, THE MIA FARROW STORY, A HUSBAND A WIFE AND LOVER, CODEBREAKERS and ROUGHING IT, in which he played a young Mark Twain alongside James Garner. Dunne’s impressive film career began in 1998, when he landed a role in the John Woo produced blockbuster The Big Hit opposite Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips and Christina Applegate. Dunne’s other feature film credits include Jack and Jill vs The World (with Freddie Prinze Jr.), Borderline Normal, The Skulls 2, The Snow Walker, Species 3 and Just Friends. His television work includes roles on MANCHESTER PREP, DAWSON’S CREEK, CSI MIAMI, NCIS, DEAD LIKE ME. In 2005, Dunne co-wrote two Nickelodeon films, ROXY HUNTER AND THE MYSTERY OF MOODY GHOST and ROXY HUNTER AND THE SECRET OF THE SHAMAN. These films spawned a successful franchise that has led to his co-writing the third and fourth installments in the series, ROXY HUNTER AND THE MYTH OF THE MERMAID and ROXY HUNTER AND THE HORRIFIC HALLOWEEN. He has also co-authored the novels for Penguin Books. His work on SANCTUARY has received admirable attention. Recently, Dunne was nominated for a Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series, a category he won last year for his work on SANCTUARY. In 2009, he was nominated for a Gemini Award in the best leading role category. Robin co-wrote the screenplay BFF which was bought by Wind Dancer Productions. Charles Shyer (Father of the Bride, Babyboom) is attached to direct. The film is slated to be shot in the fall of 2011. Robin also recently returned to the stage, producing and starring in the play “Spike Heels” in Los Angeles last year. The play ran to sold-out audiences and rave reviews. His love of theatre runs deep. He has also performed his one-man MEDIA CONTACT Nicola Krishna, 416.384.5276, nicola.krishna@bellmedia.ca Renee Dupuis, 416.384.3154, renee.dupuis@bellmedia.ca
show “Safe Place” at the Alley Workshop Theatre in Toronto, as well as at the Writer’s Week Festival in Listowel, Ireland. Dunne’s true love is the film and television business, but if pressed to choose three back-up careers they would be: Guinness Rep, U2 roadie, or playing third base for the Toronto Blue Jays. During SANCTUARY’s hiatus, Robert narrated the first season of the groundbreaking CBC documentary series Village on a Diet. A multi-talented TV professional, he was also an editor on the series and was nominated for a Gemini Award for his work. AGAM DARSHI Actor Agam Darshi plays the tough-talking Kate Freelander, a former swindler who calls upon her “skills” as a con artist to in her work with the SANCTUARY team. Although an unlikely ally when she arrived at the SANCTUARY, she has proven herself trustworthy and a valued member of the team…most of the time. The Vancouver-based actor has numerous television and film credits to her name and was nominated for a Constellation Award for her work on SANCTUARY. During the show’s filming hiatus last season, Darshi switched gears from sharpshooting Kate to sweet Brianna, starring in the CTV comedy series DAN FOR MAYOR Darshi started her film and TV career playing the “sexually confused” Hema in RENEGADE PRESS.COM. And from there, this multifaceted talent has appeared in television programs such as THE GUARD, THE L-WORD, SUPERNATURAL, CRIMINAL MINDS, DEAD ZONE, STARGATE ATLANTIS and 49th AND MAIN.. She also appeared alongside GOSSIP GIRL’s Leighton Meester in Lifetime’s HAUNTING ON SORORITY ROW, as well as co-starring with Emmy award winner Jennifer Finnigan in the television movie drama PLAYING FOR KEEPS. Her film credits include Final Destination 3, Snakes on a Plane, and an appearance in the blockbuster Watchmen. Darshi was in the popular apocalyptic feature film 2012, starring John Cusack and played the role of Safira in Bruce Sweeny’s romantic comedy feature, Excited for which she was also nominated for a Leo Award. The film has won over critics and audiences alike on the film festival circuit and was screened at the Palm Springs Film Festival. Most recently, she shot the film Crimes of Mike Recektt with Nicholas Lea, slated to come out early 2012.
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Cast Biographies Continued… Agam Darshi is a triple threat in the entertainment world. Not only is she a successful actor, but she is also a writer and producer. To date, she has written and produced three short films and is also working on a feature. One of her projects, Bollywood Beckons, was screened at the Chicago International Film Festival, and the New York City Downtown Film Festival. But writing and producing her own work is only part of the story. Darshi is a huge supporter of independent film and as such, has launched and produces the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival. The one-day event consists of short films, feature films and documentary screenings as well as panel discussion with some of Canada's most important filmmakers and industry professionals. Born in England, Darshi grew up all over Canada. She attended the University of Calgary where she received formal theatre training and studied photography. After university, she presented some of her photographic images in shows and even sold some of her work. But while her acting career is so busy, she has decided to keep her photography as a relaxing hobby. To round out her artistic talents, Darshi is also well versed in traditional and popular Indian dance styles. ROBERT LAWRENSON Actor Robert Lawrenson returns in the role of Declan MacRae, Head of the London Sanctuary and ally to Magnus and the team. Born and raised in Blackpool, England, Lawrenson began acting in Youth Theatre as a child, which resulted in performing musical theatre with Everybody’s Music Theatre Company in shows such as “Godspell” and “Pirates of Penzance” at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. After high school, Robert went on to study drama in York at St. John’s University College where he appeared in many contemporary, physical and Shakespearean theatre productions. He began working as an actor after completing his drama training, performing in a number of leading roles at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland, followed by various guest appearances in Primetime ITV and BBC dramas in the UK. Robert has had recurring guest starring roles in iconic British television series such as the long-running shows as CORONATION STREET, EMMERDALE and HEARTBEAT. He has also appeared in other British shows including DOCTORS and WHERE THE HEART IS.
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Cast Biographies Continued… In early 2008, Robert moved to Vancouver, BC, continuing his pursuit as a successful actor. Shortly after arriving, he was cast as a guest star on SMALLVILLE, then played the role of Robin Hood’s father in the TV movie ROBIN HOOD: BEYOND. Robert is also an experienced voice artist. Aside from acting, he enjoys the benefits of living in Vancouver - spending time skiing, hiking and other outdoor pursuits with family and friends. RYAN ROBBINS Ryan Robbins returns as computer and weapons specialist and resident tech expert Henry Foss, in the fourth season of the groundbreaking sci-fi series SANCTUARY. Robbins has been nominated for a Leo Award for his performance in SANCTUARY for three years in a row…impressively (and humbly) accepting the award on two of the three occasions. On a lighter note, Robbins also made BuddyTV’s list of the “Sexiest Werewolves of TV and Film”, Blastr’s “This Fall’s 10 Most Awesome Sci-Fi TV Characters” and most recently won a public vote of “Favorite TV Werewolf” by CliqueClack.com. Canadian-born and raised in Victoria, BC, Ryan Robbins attended arts oriented schools where he wrote, produced, directed and starred in high school productions. After high school, Robbins began his professional career as a circus performer, traveling to Australia to perform. Longing for a new creative outlet, he moved back to Canada and in Vancouver, helped form an experimental band, Hellenkeller. During that time, he was a struggling artist, believing in his art. But he was also homeless, living in a van during the winter months. It all changed for Robbins one night while on stage performing with his band. He was discovered by a local filmmaker who launched his career into the world of film and television. A character actor, Robbins is constantly reinventing himself; aspiring to keep each character fresh and unique. He has starred in recurring roles on CAPRICA, BLADe, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, STARGATE ATLANTIS, THE COLLECTOR and was the series lead in the CTV series ALICE I THINK. He also played a starring role in the popular web series (now turned television series) RIESE, returning to SANCTUARYs beginnings on the net.
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Cast Biographies Continued… Other television and film credits include Passengers opposite Anne Hathaway and Patrick Wilson, The Cabin Movie, When Jesse Was Born (a multiple award winner), Mortal Kombat: Legacy, SUPERNATURAL, JPOD, REAPER, SMALLVILLE, Catwoman, Walking Tall, THE DAYS, KINGDOM HOSPITAL, The Bug (winner of three Leo Awards) and Steven Spielberg’s Taken, as well as the highly acclaimed Spielberg mini-series INTO THE WEST. Robbins also recently shot the film Wrecked with Adrien Brody. In 2009, Robbins played the iconic role of Charles Manson in the feature film Leslie, My Name is Evil for which he has received high critical praise. Robbins won a Best Actor award at the Sacramento Film Festival for the short film When Jesse Was Born and has also won several Leo awards including one in 2008 for his guest starring role on JPOD and was nominated for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for his role on THE GUARD. Robbins is still very active musically and is currently in the process of recording a new album. He continues to write songs, and research new projects – particularly his passion, independent film. Robbins also admits he loves a “good fight.” A big fan of the UFC and mixed martial arts in general, he enjoys watching and training and occasionally is a recreational participant. Not that his skill level is that of a novice. Robbins has been actively training in various forms of martial arts since he was ten years old.
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Crew Biographies Gillian Horvath, Supervising Producer / Writer Gillian Horvath was born and raised in the TV business. The daughter of a documentary producer, she made her first animated films at the age of six, earned her first screen credit while in high school, and graduated cum laude from the Film Studies Department at Yale University. Gillian is Supervising Producer and Writer on the fourth season of the Syfy series SANCTUARY, now seen in over 170 countries worldwide. She has worked as a Supervising Producer or Creative Consultant on a number of sci-fi and action series, including PAINKILLER JANE, FLASH GORDON, the Musketeer series YOUNG BLADES, and the critically-acclaimed MYTHQUEST, which filmed in Saskatchewan and Alberta. In 2006, she was brought in by here!TV to supervise their flagship series, the supernatural soap opera DANTE’S COVE. Her detective feature, On The Other Hand Death, released in 2008, was nominated for a GLAAD Award. Gillian’s other writing credits include BAYWATCH, ANDROMEDA, QUEEN OF SWORDS, XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS, QUANTUM LEAP, and the cult favorite vampire cop series, FOREVER KNIGHT. Her episode of BEVERLY HILLS 90210, “Perfectly Perfect,” earned the Scott Newman Drug Abuse Prevention Award for its depiction of diet pill abuse. Her original superhero creation, “The Survivor,” was introduced in the Chicks in Capes anthology published by Moonstone Books in 2011. Gillian spent four seasons on the writing staff of the groundbreaking international co-production HIGHLANDER: THE SERIES (filmed in Vancouver and Paris). She was one of a staff of only three writers who shaped the series, and had a hand in creating some of its most enduring characters. Gillian oversaw Highlander's tie-in novels and other ancillary products, and represented the series at media conventions around the world -- the original form of social networking. She continues that accessibility to fans today through Facebook, Twitter, and her blog, AthenaTV. Damian Kindler, Creator / Writer / Executive Producer Damian Kindler is a seasoned television writer and producer with over 18 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He brings his talent and experience to the helm of SANCTUARY as Creator, Writer, Director and Executive Producer. Season four also sees Kindler writing, directing and cowriting the music to SANCTUARY’s first ever musical episode, which is described as a “dark rock opera”, which airs half way through the season.
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Crew Biographies Continued… Kindler originally created the pilot script for SANCTUARY approximately ten years ago, but put it away for safe keeping when he started writing for the STARGATE franchise. SANCTUARY’s time came in 2006 when Kindler, along with fellow STARGATE colleagues Amanda Tapping and Martin Wood, forged ahead to produce SANCTUARY and lead the way into the forum of new media entertainment. SANCTUARY was introduced to the public in 2007 as the first broadcast quality series to go direct to the Internet. As a webisode series, SANCTUARY received numerous awards, garnered attention from “TV Guide”, earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, and generated excitement from fans around the world who were quick to spread the word. Within the first six months of being on the web, SANCTUARY received over 3.7 million views and downloads across the Internet. Always looking ahead to where the series would go next, Kindler and his team captured the interest of broadcasters. Less than a year after the 8 short format webisodes premiered, SANCTUARY was in full production again - this time with broadcast licenses for a full season of episodes that brought the series to television screens across North America and Europe. The first season of the groundbreaking series was so popular, it was quickly picked up for a second and third season and now a fourth. And its worldwide appeal speaks for itself…SANCTUARY can now be seen in over 170 countries around the world. A leader in innovative television and forward thinking, Kindler sat on a panel at the prestigious Paley Centre for Media in New York to discuss the series’ original beginnings and cutting-edge technology. Prior to SANCTUARY, Kindler was Co-Executive Producer and Writer for STARGATE SG-1 and Creative Consultant and Writer for STARGATE ATLANTIS, two of the most popular science fiction TV series worldwide. In addition to STARGATE, Kindler has written for many television series including PSI FACTOR: CHRONICLES OF THE PARANORMAL, RELIC HUNTER, THE IMMORTAL, EARTH FINAL CONFLICT, F/X: THE SERIES and KUNG FU: THE LEGEND CONTINUES.
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Crew Biographies Continued… Kindler has been nominated for a Leo Award in 2004, 2005, 2010 and most recently in 2011 – all for excellence in TV writing and producing by the British Columbia Film and Television Association. The series picked up six Gemini nominations in 2009 (winning Best Visual Effects), three Gemini nods in 2010 and 17 Leo Award nominations in both 2010 and 2011 – more than any other series or film. Alan McCullough, Writer / Co-Executive Producer Alan McCullough has written extensively for a variety of Canadian and US television series and is now in his third year with SANCTUARY as Co-Executive Producer and Writer. Starting out as a performer, Alan appeared Off-Broadway and in numerous TV and film projects, including Paramount/Showtime’s Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within (with Timothy Hutton) and Lion’s Gate Films' American Psycho (with Christian Bale). Alan then turned his attention to writing, graduating from the Canadian Film Centre’s Prime Time Television Resident Program in 2002. That same year, Alan was awarded a CTV Fellowship to the Banff Television Festival, and his screen story Zamboni Guy took home the top prize at Telefilm Canada's "Pitch This!" Competition at the Toronto International Film Festival. Alan was then hired to write for CHILLY BEACH, NATURALLY, SADIE, and STARGATE SG-1, where he wrote a total of nine episodes, including the show’s record-breaking 206th episode, “Company of Thieves”. Following that, Alan served as Supervising Producer on STARGATE ATLANTIS, where he was nominated for a 2008 Gemini award for his episode “Tabula Rasa”, and won a 2009 Leo Award for his episode “The Queen”. As a producer, he also shared in the 2008 People’s Choice Award for Best Science Fiction Series, awarded to ATLANTIS. In 2010, he received a Leo nomination for the SANCTUARY episode “Veritas”, and in late 2011, began working on LOST GIRL as a Consulting Producer. Alan currently splits his time between Vancouver and Toronto with his wife Teresa, daughter Sophia, and grumpy dog Monty. Martin Wood, Executive Producer / Director Martin Wood is back as both Executive Producer and Director for the fourth season of the groundbreaking sci fi series SANCTUARY. In addition, Wood has added Writer to his list of credits, having penned the season four episode “Icebreaker”.
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Crew Biographies Continued… Credited with directing more than 50 episodes of the long running science fiction series STARGATE SG-1, more than 30 episodes of its spin-off series STARGATE ATLANTIS, as well as the DVD movie Stargate Continuum (which included a spectacular shoot in the High Arctic involving the US Navy), Wood brings a level of expertise to the television genre of science fiction that is unmatched. In 2007, Martin Wood, along with his former STARGATE SG-1 / STARGATE ATLANTIS colleagues Damian Kindler and Amanda Tapping, launched SANCTUARY - the first broadcast-quality online series direct to the Internet. Within the first six months of being on the web, SANCTUARY received over 3.7 million views and downloads across the Internet. Wood has also directed multiple episodes of the series ANDROMEDA, JEREMIAH, EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT, SILK STALKINGS and THE INVISIBLE MAN. In the fall of 2000, he directed the feature film The Impossible Elephant which won “Audience Favorite” at the Toronto International Children’s Film Festival and a nomination for a Director’s Guild Award in 2002. The talented director’s work on SANCTUARY has been nominated for a Directors Guild of Canada Award as well as a 2010 and 2011 Leo Award, honouring the best in British Columbian Film and Television. He was also recognized with a directing nomination for the feature length drama Stargate Continuum in 2010. His documentary film credits include writing and directing four episodes of LIFE & TIMES biography series as well as THE GREAT RUN OF CHINA, SIDS: A SPECIAL REPORT and IF TREES COULD TALK: A STUDY OF INTOLERANCE.
Amanda Tapping, Executive Producer / Director / Actor See cast bios.
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SANCTUARY Photography Continued‌
Left: Ryan Robbins as Henry Foss Right: Christopher Heyerdahl as John Druitt
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MEDIA CONTACT Nicola Krishna, 416.384.5276, nicola.krishna@bellmedia.ca Renee Dupuis, 416.384.3154, renee.dupuis@bellmedia.ca
SANCTUARY Season 4 Episodic Photography
Season 4, Episode 1 – “Tempus” Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping)
Season 4, Episode 1 – “Tempus” Watson (Peter Wingfirled) and Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping) For hi-res photography and further information, please visit: www.bellmediapr.ca/space MEDIA CONTACT Nicola Krishna, 416.384.5276, nicola.krishna@bellmedia.ca Renee Dupuis, 416.384.3154, renee.dupuis@bellmedia.ca
SANCTUARY Season 4 Episodic Photography Continued…
Season 4, Episode 2 – “Uprising” Kate (Agam Darshi) and Garris (David Milchard)
Season 4, Episode 2 – “Uprising” Will (Robin Dunne) and Henry (Ryan Robbins) For hi-res photography and further information, please visit: www.bellmediapr.ca/space
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SANCTUARY Online Twitter SPACE channel - @SPACEchannel SANCTUARY - @SanctuarySeries Amanda Tapping - @AmandaTapping Ryan Robbins - @RyRobbins Robin Dunne - @RobinDunne
Facebook SANCTUARY Series
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Company Profiles About Tricon Films and Television Established in 2000, Tricon Films and Television is widely recognized as one of Canada’s leading independent film and television production companies. Based in Toronto, Tricon creates innovative, entertaining, high-quality media for both North America and international markets. Tricon prides itself on exceeding the expectation of clients with a slate of award winning projects includes lifestyle programming, children’s programming, documentaries, feature films and digital media. About SPACE: SPACE is Canada’s national science fiction, horror and fantasy channel. SPACE is truly the boutique station for all those who dare to challenge their imagination (www.spacecast.com). SPACE is owned by CTV Limited, a division of Bell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company. - SPACE -
MEDIA CONTACT Nicola Krishna, 416.384.5276, nicola.krishna@bellmedia.ca Renee Dupuis, 416.384.3154, renee.dupuis@bellmedia.ca