ReGenesis is a Canadian television program produced by The Movie Network and Movie Central in conjunction with Shaftesbury Films. The series revolves around the scientists of NorBAC (The North American Biotechnology Advisory Commission), a fictional organisation with a lab based in Toronto. The organisation deals with problems throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
The series is primarily about NorBAC's director, David Sandström (played by Peter Outerbridge), and his work with the other scientists. Through this character the show often addresses topical social, political and ethical issues related to the science at hand.
The series is broadcast on The Movie Network, Movie Central, Global, Sci-fi (UK), Arte (France and Germany) and Calle 13 (Spain). Seasons 1, 2 and 3 were also available on The Movie Network's On Demand service, available on Cogeco Cable and Rogers Cable. In September 2007 they will start airing in syndication in the United States via Sony-distributed Program Partners. In Fall 2007 WOWOW will begin airing ReGenesis in Japan. The show will soon begin airing on the Movie Smart channel in Turkey. International Distribution is handeled by Oasis International, www.oasisinternational.com. Regenesis has been renewed for a fourth season which will premiere on Movie Central in March 2008. As of February 2008, trailers airing on The Movie Network for the fourth season have been stating that this will be the final season of ReGenesis.
Aled Edwards, scientific consultant for the series, is a noted Canadian molecular biologist, and the director of the Structural Genomics Consortium.
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