The Amazing Race Canada
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| Genre | Reality competition |
| Created by | Elise Doganieri Bertram van Munster |
| Theme music composer | John M. Keane |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production company(s) | Insight Productions |
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| Original channel | CTV |
| Original airing | July 15, 2013 |
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| Related shows | International versions |
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The Amazing Race Canada is an upcoming Canadian reality game show based on the American TV series, The Amazing Race. It will feature teams of two in a race around Canada. [1] The show will be produced by Insight Productions and will broadcast on CTV.[2][3]
The season premiere will air on Monday July 15 on CTV
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Production [edit]
Development and filming [edit]
The first season will be filmed sometime between mid April and late May, 2013.[4]
On May 8, 2013, Toronto City Council granted permission for Insight Productions to film a television episode for "3 participants rappelling over the West Tower roof onto the podium green roof of City Hall" on May 24, 2013.[5]
The host of the show has yet to be announced.[6]
The winning team will earn C$ 250,000, a pair of Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays, and Air Canada executive passes for unlimited international air travel for a year. [7]
The series' four premier sponsorship partners include Air Canada, BlackBerry, Chevrolet, and Interac. [8]
Casting [edit]
Casting began on December 20, 2012, with an online site for submission of applications and audition videos.[9]
Filming [edit]
Users on twitter have reported filming activity in:
- Niagara Falls, Ontario (Starting Line)
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Kelowna, British Columbia
- Calgary, Alberta
- Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
- Whitehorse, Yukon
- Regina, Saskatchewan
- Quebec City, Quebec
- Iqaluit, Nunavut
References [edit]
- ^ "Amazing Race Canada to air summer 2013". Calgary Herald. December 8, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- ^ "CTV to air 'The Amazing Race Canada' series". The Canadian Press. CTV News. December 2, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- ^ Cassandra Szklarski (December 3, 2012). "'The Amazing Race Canada' to be a 'love-letter' to Canada: CTV exec". The Canadian Press. CTV News. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- ^ "The Amazing Race Canada: FAQ". Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ^ William Wolfe-Wylie (May 8, 2013). "Amazing Race Canada will likely rappel from Toronto City Hall rooftop". Canada.com. Retrieved May 9, 2013.
- ^ Brian Vinh Tien Trinh (December 4, 2012). "Amazing Race Canada: Locations We Want To See On The Show". Huffington Post Canada. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- ^ "Biggest Ever: CTV Confirms Record Grand Prize to be Awarded as THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Books July 15 Premiere Date". Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ "CTV’s THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Welcomes Premiere Sponsorship Partners". BellMedia Media Centre. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ "Casting call open for 'Amazing Race Canada': Apply Now!" (Press release). CTV. 2012-12-20. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ^ http://o.canada.com/2013/05/03/what-its-like-to-be-filmed-for-reality-television/
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