Wipeout Heads to Canada

TORONTO: Canwest Broadcasting and Lone Eagle Entertainment are bringing the hit obstacle-course format Wipeout to Canada for TVtropolis to air in 2011.

The show, distributed in Canada by Disney and internationally by Endemol, will be filmed this fall on an extreme obstacle course. The Canadian version will join the TVtropolis alongside hit reality shows such as Hoarders, Parking Wars, Survivor and Rescue Ink. Further host and casting announcements will follow shortly.

“Wipeout has been a phenomenal hit with our viewers and it’s such a pleasure to be partnering with Lone Eagle Entertainment to bring the show to Canada,” said Karen Gelbart, the senior VP of content for lifestyle channels at Canwest Broadcasting. “The Wipeout course is hilariously unpredictable and, to the delight of TVtropolis viewers, Canadians across the country will now have a chance to test their skills.”

“We’re thrilled to be involved in such an exciting project,” added Lone Eagle Entertainment’s executive producer, Michael Geddes. “Canadians coast to coast will be able to cheer on our country’s most fearless and daring as they go head to head for the top prize.”