CBC won't be left out in cold during Olympics

August 21, 2009 The Canadian pubcaster has ordered a sitcom pilot from E1 Television and Serendipity Point Films based on the popular Canadian curling movie "Men With Brooms," the directorial debut for actor Paul Gross ("Due South"). Gross will share executive producer credits on the CBC pilot and co-star, while Paul Mather ("Corner Gas") will pen the script about four regular joes hanging out at the local curling rink. The CBC also will air beginning Oct. 4 "Battle of the Blades," a reality competition series that pairs top female figure skaters with retired NHL players in a skating pairs competition.

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