HGTV Canada, U.S. pair up on new series

May 26, 2009 Over the past year, HGTV U.S. bought the first seasons of seven Canadian property- and design-themed shows, including the top-rated "Income Property," and secured impressive ratings for the Canadian imports on its schedule. The U.S. cable channel recently came on board to co-produce with HGTV Canada the second seasons of six of the indie Canadian shows, and it bought the second season of the seventh, "For Rent." HGTV U.S. president Jim Samples said the stepped-up cooperation started in July 2008 when programmers from both networks met in Toronto to talk development slates and market trends, and discovered common ground on how to pursue audiences as the property market cooled.

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