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'''''MVP''''' (promoted with the subtitle "The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives") is a [[2008]] [[Canadian]] [[television series]] which debuted [[January 11]], [[2008]] on [[CBC Television]]. The DVD is available at www.cbcshop.ca - all 10 episodes, plus bonus content. |
'''''MVP''''' (promoted with the subtitle "The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives") is a [[2008]] [[Canadian]] [[television series]] which debuted [[January 11]], [[2008]] on [[CBC Television]]. The DVD is available at www.cbcshop.ca - all 10 episodes, plus bonus content. |
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The program was cancelled by the CBC on [[March 7]], [[2008]]. Poor ratings and high production costs were cited as reasons for the cancellation.<ref>[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080308.wjobs08/BNStory/National/home "CBC axes Hockey Wives, jPod"], [[Globe & Mail]], [[March 8]], [[2008]].</ref> |
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== Summary == |
== Summary == |
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The show portrays the lives of [[ice hockey|hockey]] players and their [[wiktionary:puck bunny|puck bunny]] women when they are off the [[ice rink|ice]] in a country where hockey is like a religion and the arenas like the [[ |
The show portrays the lives of [[ice hockey|hockey]] players and their [[wiktionary:puck bunny|puck bunny]] women when they are off the [[ice rink|ice]] in a country where hockey is like a religion and the arenas like the [[temple]]s where people go to worship their idols. |
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According to producer Mary Young Leckie, the show is inspired by, although not a direct adaptation of, the British series ''[[Footballers' Wives]]''.<ref>[http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/2008/01/08/4759169-cp.html "Sexy MVP worries NHL"], [[canoe.ca]], [[January 8]], [[2008]].</ref> |
According to producer Mary Young Leckie, the show is inspired by, although not a direct adaptation of, the British series ''[[Footballers' Wives]]''.<ref>[http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/2008/01/08/4759169-cp.html "Sexy MVP worries NHL"], [[canoe.ca]], [[January 8]], [[2008]].</ref> |
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The [[Screen Door]] production began filming in 2006 in the [[Toronto]], [[London, Ontario|London]] and [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]], [[Ontario]] areas and generated wide interest including from the [[National Hockey League]] itself. The budget for the first ten episodes was approximately [[Canadian dollar|$]]14 million. It was distributed by Screendoor International. |
The [[Screen Door]] production began filming in 2006 in the [[Toronto]], [[London, Ontario|London]] and [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]], [[Ontario]] areas and generated wide interest including from the [[National Hockey League]] itself. The budget for the first ten episodes was approximately [[Canadian dollar|$]]14 million. It was distributed by Screendoor International. |
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== United States |
== United States == |
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MVP premiered Thursday, [[June 19]], [[2008]] on [[SOAPnet]] |
MVP premiered Thursday, [[June 19]], [[2008]] on [[SOAPnet]], and had a special promotional airing Friday, [[June 20]] [[2008]] on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] after the [[Daytime Emmy Awards]], where it was the lowest-rated Big Four network program of the week <ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/24/AR2008062401384_2.html</ref>. The promotional subtitle in the United States was changed to ''He Shoots, He Scores'' to fit the niche of the woman-targeting SOAPnet. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:39, 27 June 2008
| MVP | |
|---|---|
 Cast of MVP | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Mary Young Leckie, Kent Staines |
| Directed by | T. W. Peacocke Michel Poulette Chris Grismer Stefan Scaini |
| Starring | Lucas Bryant Dillon Casey Matthew Bennett Peter Miller Kristin Booth Anastasia Phillips Deborah Odell Natalie Krill Olivia Waldriff |
| Composer | Gary Koftinoff |
| Country of origin |  Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Heather Haldane |
| Producer | Mary Young Leckie |
| Cinematography | Glenn Warner |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC |
| Release | January 11, 2008 |
MVP (promoted with the subtitle "The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives") is a 2008 Canadian television series which debuted January 11, 2008 on CBC Television. The DVD is available at www.cbcshop.ca - all 10 episodes, plus bonus content.
The program was cancelled by the CBC on March 7, 2008. Poor ratings and high production costs were cited as reasons for the cancellation.[1]
Summary
The show portrays the lives of hockey players and their puck bunny women when they are off the ice in a country where hockey is like a religion and the arenas like the temples where people go to worship their idols.
According to producer Mary Young Leckie, the show is inspired by, although not a direct adaptation of, the British series Footballers' Wives.[2]
Cast
- Lucas Bryant ... as Gabe McCall
- Dillon Casey ... as Trevor Lemonde
- Matthew Bennett ... as Malcolm LeBlanc
- Peter Miller ... as Damon
- Kristin Booth ... as Connie
- Anastasia Phillips ... as Tabbi
- Deborah Odell ... as Evelyn McBride
- Natalie Krill ... as Molly
- Olivia Waldriff ... as Grace Morris
- Amanda Brugel ... as Megan Chandler
Production
The Screen Door production began filming in 2006 in the Toronto, London and Hamilton, Ontario areas and generated wide interest including from the National Hockey League itself. The budget for the first ten episodes was approximately $14 million. It was distributed by Screendoor International.
United States
MVP premiered Thursday, June 19, 2008 on SOAPnet, and had a special promotional airing Friday, June 20 2008 on ABC after the Daytime Emmy Awards, where it was the lowest-rated Big Four network program of the week [3]. The promotional subtitle in the United States was changed to He Shoots, He Scores to fit the niche of the woman-targeting SOAPnet.
References
External links
- Behind the MVP door
- Sexy 'MVP' worries NHL
- Inside the CBC - MVP
- Hot enough to melt the ice: CBC's MVP
- Watch Full Episodes Online
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