Sanctuary Has Opened Its Doors
Online sci-fi series starring Amanda Tapping is up and running
May 14th 2007 04:07am | Posted by: Michael Simpson
Sanctuary, the online science fiction series created by former Stargate SG-1 writer and producer Damian Kindler, debuts today at the show's official website sanctuaryforall.com. The series stars Amanda Tapping, also of Stargate SG-1 (and soon moving over to Stargate Atlantis, on which Kindler worked as a writer) as Dr. Helen Magnus. The sanctuary of the title is an institution where Magnus protects strange and hideous creatures that are said to hold to key to the future of humanity.
Sanctuary was filmed in High Definition onto tapeless media. It is being produced by Stage 3 Media, a company that Kindler set up with Marc Aubanel (formerly of Electronic Arts) and Martin Palacios. It was shot almost entirely against a green screen at Bridge Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. The pilot will be released as eight webisodes, each around 15 minutes in length.
Below is the full press release from Stage 3 Media announcing the premier:
Vancouver, British Columbia –— May 14, 2007 –— Stage 3 Media Inc., an independent production company specializing in new media entertainment, today announced the worldwide premiere of Sanctuary™, an innovative new webisodic series led by internationally-recognized actor Amanda Tapping (Stargate: SG-1, Stargate Atlantis). Featuring stunning visual effects and innovative interactive elements, Sanctuary takes the viewer into a thrilling world where science meets the supernatural. The first of Sanctuary's eight 15-minute webisodes can be viewed exclusively online at sanctuaryforall.com.
"I feel like we're riding the crest of an amazing wave," says Tapping, who also serves as executive producer. "Sanctuary is such an exceptionally cool premise. I am so very proud of this show and hope the fans will feel the same buzz we've felt in bringing it to life."
Sanctuary utilizes advanced visual effects technology and 3D virtual green screen sets to create an unparalleled look in series-based science fiction. Designed to be the centerpiece of a growing online science fiction community, Sanctuary offers viewers an evolving relationship between the show's creators and fandom, as well as an ever-expanding online experience.
"This is the next evolution of series-based entertainment," says Damian Kindler, the show's writer/creator and executive producer. "Sanctuary is the first series developed exclusively for an online audience that offers both standard and high-definition resolutions, plus direct communication between the fans and the Sanctuary creative team."
About Sanctuary
Each webisode of Sanctuary follows the exploits of Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis) as she seeks out all manner of terrifying and monstrous creatures. She is aided in her quest by her reluctant protégé Will Zimmerman (Robin Dunne, Dawson's Creek, The Big Hit, Species 3) and her intrepid, if somewhat reckless, daughter Ashley (Emilie Ullerup, Battlestar Galactica). Together they are drawn into a frightening and mysterious world populated by beings that defy explanation. Sanctuary was created by veteran science fiction writer and producer Damian Kindler and directed by Martin Wood (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis). Kindler, Tapping and Wood serve as executive producers along with N. John Smith (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis).
Pricing and Availability
Sanctuary's initial release consists of eight 15-minute webisodes. Webisodes are competitively priced and may be purchased individually or bundled for even better value. A new webisode will be released approximately every two weeks. Viewers will watch Sanctuary via download or using a proprietary interactive media player developed exclusively for the online series. Sanctuary will be available in both standard and high-definition formats. For more information, please visit sanctuaryforall.com.
About Stage 3 Media Inc.
Stage 3 Media™ is a new media company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 2006, the Stage 3 Media management team boasts more than 70 years collective experience in television and film production, video game design and information technology. For more information on Stage 3 Media please visit stage3media.com.
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