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This article is about a television series. For the Japanese movie, see Departures (film). For other uses, see Departures.
Departures
The logo used in promotion of the show.
Created byScott Wilson
Andre Dupuis
StarringScott Wilson
Justin Lukach
Country of originCanada
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes42
Production
Running time46 minutes approx.
Original release
NetworkOLN
ReleaseMarch 17, 2008 –
June 19, 2010
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Departures (also promoted as departures.) is an adventure travel television series. An original Canadian production, the show aired on OLN from March 17, 2008 to June 19, 2010. The show is hosted by Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach, produced by Jessie Wallace and Steven N. Bray, and directed/shot by Andre Dupuis.

Overview

The show features high-school friends Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach travelling to various locations in the world, accompanied by camera operator and director Andre Dupuis, whom Wilson met in film school.[1] Show co-creator Andre Dupuis has said that he and Wilson worked on another show, but that it seemed "kind of dry", and that it was not carrying across the feelings that they had, thinking he and Wilson "could probably do a better job".[2] Wilson said the three travel with only backpacks[2], and they are said to choose "the most off-the-trail destinations they could dream up."[1] The show has been described as being about the journey, rather than just the destinations.[3]

Broadcast

The first season of Departures aired on the Outdoor Life Network in Canada and began airing internationally on the National Geographic Adventure Channel worldwide beginning October 2008[citation needed]. The second season began airing on the Outdoor Life Network on January 25, 2009 in 480i, and the third season began airing on the Outdoor Life Network on March 6, 2010. Starting on April 10, 2009, Departures began airing every Friday night on Citytv stations across Canada, with 1080p broadcast on CITY-TV Toronto high-definition channel. The final episode of the series, departures: australia, aired on Saturday, June 19, 2010. The Departures Entertainment website speculates that Citytv will likely begin airing Season 3 within six months of the OLN broadcast.[4] Departures airs in the US on Halogen TV and is running the first season. Season two is to air in the Summer of 2011 with the third season airing in Fall 2011. [5]

Episodes

The first two seasons of the show have thirteen episodes each, and the third and final season has sixteen episodes.

Season 1

# Title Original air date
1"Canada: Ocean to Ocean"February 18, 2008 (2008-02-18)
Friends, Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach leave the 9 to 5 to travel the world for a year. But before they leave, they feel that they need to explore their own country first. They rent an RV in Halifax and hit the road. Camping all the way across Canada, Halifax to Vancouver.
2"Jordan"February 25, 2008 (2008-02-25)
After landing in Jordan, Scott and Justin are greeted by their friend Ibrahim who is getting married in a few weeks. They spend a night in the desert with the Bedouins, travel to Petra and the gulf of Aqaba, all just in time for the big day.
3"India: Sacred Ground"March 24, 2008 (2008-03-24)
Scott and Justin meet up with their friend Monica to take a gruelling train ride to the desert. Then to Varanasi, to witness the everyday mayhem and discover the depth of India’s culture and religions before flying to New Delhi in time for the Diwali celebration.
4"India: Quest for Himalayas"March 31, 2008 (2008-03-31)
Friends Scott and Justin travel through the more untouched parts of India, a quest which takes them to the highest mountains in the world. Into the depths of a storm, and ill from food poisoning, India challenges them both to their utmost limits.
5"Ascension Island"April 7, 2008 (2008-04-07)
In the middle of the South Atlantic, staying atop the highest mountain, Scott and Justin struggle with feelings of isolation as they try to contact banks at home and save personal relationships.
6"Japan: The Future"April 14, 2008 (2008-04-14)
While navigating the extensive train systems in Japan, Scott manages to get them to the South. Meanwhile, Justin struggles with language barriers and very different food. Things settle when they leave the city behind to find the more natural side.
7"Japan: The Past"April 21, 2008 (2008-04-21)
Continuing in Japan, Scott and Justin seek the peace of nature by taking a late-night ferry to the island of Miyajima and try to find camp amongst the hundreds of native deer and discover that they may have taken for granted their decisions and ability to travel the world.
8"Cook Islands"April 28, 2008 (2008-04-28)
While visiting four of the Cook Islands, Scott is challenged about his commitments to the year trip while Justin learns from the locals how to live off the land. That is until his love for animals is challenged by "the head hunters" – the local school boys, who take the guys on a traditional pig hunt.
9"New Zealand: Risks & Rewards"May 5, 2008 (2008-05-05)
Adventure in New Zealand does not come without consequences, especially when Scott and Justin meet up with their "larger than life" kiwi friend Ellis. Justin's competitive risk-taking side takes over, while Scott deals with his own fears.
10"New Zealand: Adrenaline"May 12, 2008 (2008-05-12)
Christmas approaches as Scott and Justin continue their travels through untouched New Zealand. Finding adventure and uninhabited landscape reminds them of how long they've been on the road and of all the family and friends waiting for their return.
11"Thailand"May 19, 2008 (2008-05-19)
Nearing the end of the trip, Scott and Justin fly to Thailand looking for unique experiences outside of traditional tourist stops, from the hill tribes of the north to the sun-drenched kickboxing rings of the south.
12"Cambodia"May 26, 2008 (2008-05-26)
Scott and Justin meet up with their friend Sarorn and his family who show them the real side of Cambodia. The villages, the poverty, and the amazing people. The guys find new purpose with their year long travel and commit to another year-long trip.
13"Canada: Pushing North"June 2, 2008 (2008-06-02)
A year out, Scott and Justin arrive back on home soil, but can't part ways without one more challenge. An epic adventure which takes them from Vancouver, past the Arctic Circle, to the end of the road, seeing some of the most remote areas in Canada.

Season 2

  1. Morocco: Spain is also in the episode.
  2. Libya: The Lone Land.
  3. Brazil: Piranha Soup.
  4. Brazil: Treading Water.
  5. Cuba.
  6. Mongolia: Tribes and Tribulations.
  7. Mongolia: Meals and Wheels.
  8. Iceland.
  9. Zambia.
  10. Madagascar.
  11. Chile: Ups and Downs.
  12. Chile: Ends of the Earth.
  13. Antarctica.

Season 3

  1. Russia: Comrades and Capitals. Wilson and Lukach also travel to Ukraine and visit Chernobyl in the episode.
  2. Russia: The Bull of Winter.
  3. Sri Lanka.
  4. Vietnam.
  5. Papua New Guinea: Fire and Water.
  6. Papua New Guinea: Without a Paddle.
  7. Ecuador.
  8. Ethiopia: Saints & Snakes
  9. Ethiopia: Dances with Bulls
  10. Rwanda.
  11. Greenland.
  12. North Korea: The Other Side. Before entering North Korea, Wilson and Lukach travel to China to the Great Wall and prepare to enter North Korea in Beijing.
  13. North Korea: The Musical
  14. Indonesia: Ring of Fire
  15. Indonesia: A Home Away
  16. Australia. From the southern coast of Adelaide, all the way to Darwin, the guys take on another road trip - this time with their own purchased 4x4 to get them through the perilous, dusty outback. This is the final episode of the series.

Season 4

The fourth season of Departures is set to air in January, 2012.[6]

Gemini Awards

Year Category Nominee Episode Result
2008 Best Photography in an Information Program or Series [7] Andre Dupuis India: Quest for Himalayas Won
2008 Best Picture Editing in an Information Program or Series [8] Joshua Eady India: Quest for Himalayas Nominated
2009 Best Picture Editing in an Information Program or Series [9] Joshua Eady Cuba Nominated
2009 Best Picture Editing in an Information Program or Series [9] Jordan Krug Zambia Nominated
2009 Best Picture Editing in an Information Program or Series [9] Alvin Campaña Cambodia Won
2009 Best Direction in a Lifestyle/Practical Information Program or Series [9] Andre Dupuis Libya Nominated
2009 Best Photography in an Information Program or Series [9] Andre Dupuis Mongolia: Tribes and Tribulations Won
2009 Best Host in a Lifestyle/Practical Information, or Performing Arts Program or Series [9] Scott Wilson Mongolia: Tribes and Tribulations Nominated
2010 Best Photography in an Information Program or Series [10] Andre Dupuis Ethiopia: Saints and Snakes Nominated
2010 Best Picture Editing in an Information Program or Series [10] Jordan Krug Papua New Guinea: Fire and Water Nominated
2010 Best Picture Editing in an Information Program or Series [10] Joshua Eady Russia: The Bull of Winter Nominated

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Turnbull, Barbara (2009-05-08). "'Wanderlust translates into worldwide hit'". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
  2. ^ a b Pertic, Gabor (2009-07-16). "An Interview with the cast of the hit Travel Show "Departures"". Press+1. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
  3. ^ "Departures set to arrive". Calgary Herald. 2008-03-15. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
  4. ^ http://www.departuresentertainment.com/faq.html
  5. ^ http://halogentv.com/show/departures
  6. ^ http://twitter.com/#!/scottdepartures/status/40239345441062912
  7. ^ 23rd Annual Gemini Awards - Best Photography in an Information Program or Series
  8. ^ 23rd Annual Gemini Awards - Best Picture Editing in an Information Program or Series
  9. ^ a b c d e f 24th Gemini Award nominees for Departures
  10. ^ a b c 25th Annual Gemini Awards
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