Dive in to Adventure!
Locally produced TV series in development for
Discovery Kids Canada seeks talent!
(Halifax, Nova Scotia – Thursday, November 1, 2007) Arcadia Entertainment today announced that they will be holding a first casting call for an exciting new scuba-dive adventure show for kids. Currently in development for Discovery Kids Canada, Aquateam (a working title) is a ground-breaking TV series in which a group of enthusiastic young divers will travel to exotic locations and learn to explore the Underwater World.
“We are looking for a dynamic group of young people with interesting and unusual stories, who have an innate sense of curiosity and a desire to explore the world around them,” says John Wesley Chisholm, Executive Producer of Aquateam, and the owner of Arcadia Entertainment. “From charting shipwreck mysteries and learning about sharks firsthand, to mapping the seas and repairing coral reefs, we’re headed on a great global adventure”.
Candidates must be strong swimmers between 12 and 16 years of age. Previous scuba-diving experience is an asset but is not essential. Candidates must provide a video-taped or written submission as to why they would be great for this show! Videos no longer than 2 minutes…essays no longer than one page. For applications and more information on Aquateam check out www.arcadiatv.com
Applications must be submitted by Thursday, November 15, 2007.
Mail, special delivery, or drop-off to:
Aquateam Casting Call, 1096 Queen Street-Box 363, Halifax N.S. B3H 2R9
Discovery Kids offers children of all ages informative and entertaining programming with an
emphasis on action, adventure and the environment. Featuring real world adventures, Discovery
Kids gives children the opportunity to explore the globe and still be home in time for dinner.
Visit www.discoverykids.ca for a complete schedule.
Discovery Kids is a joint venture of Corus Entertainment Inc. and Discovery Communications Inc.
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Contact: John Wesley Chisholm, 902.446.3414 or Email: jwc@arcadiatv.com