Mark Burnett Delivering New Game Show in Canada

TORONTO: CHCH is to serve as the exclusive Canadian home for Spin Off, a prime-time game show developed by Mark Burnett‘s One Three Media.

Morgan Elliott of Canada’s Suddenly SeeMore…Productions produced the series, which will kick off this fall for a 13-week run. The half-hour show features contestants getting the chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes by testing their knowledge and their luck. Their fortune is up to the wheel, which determines whether they win big or go home. Elvira Kurt will be the host.

"We are very happy to be working with a television icon like Mark Burnett and to be part of making Canadian game show history," said Jennifer Chen, the VP of programming at Channel Zero. "We know Spin Off will prove to be a strong addition to our fall lineup and an in-demand property for advertisers."

"This is such an exciting time for clients to get involved with CHCH," stated Geoff Thrasher, the general sales manager at 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," added C. Scot Cru, the senior VP of international at One Three Media.