Re-Genesis
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Written By: Julie Molenhuis
“Now that science has overtaken our world, we have no choice, but to challenge it.” Christine Jennings, creator of ReGenesis

Brace yourselves for a genesis in the world we live in. Shaftesbury Films is thrilled to have the launch of their provocative pay-tv original series ReGenesis aired October 24, 2004 at 9:00pm on The Movie Network (Eastern Canada) and Movie Central (Western Canada). More than likely you will need more than your attention pinned to the television, you can also jet to their website to find out more information when the episode is over. For each television episode there is an online episode, which is released the moment the television episode ends. All of the events from the series have affected the situation online, which reacts and updates with new information throughout the week. Synopses of the television episodes are found online at the ReGenesis fan website. There will be no sitting back and watching, you can personally be involved in this new series by logging onto www.sciencesucks.com

The 13-part one-hour dramatic series will spin you in every direction; places you have never been and would not go on your own. ReGenesis is about the team of scientist charged with investigating the scientific and ethical dilemmas of the brave new world of 21st Century biotechnology. With the help from cast mates, chief scientist David Sanstrom (Peter Outerbridge) is a hothead but brilliant molecular biologist, and Executive Director and non scientist is Caroline Morrison (Maxim Roy) Christina Jennings, creator of ReGenesis and Executive Producer explains, “For many years we took so much for granted. The food we ate, the water we drank, and the vaccinations we received. We need to make informed decisions.I hope ReGenesis stirs the audience’s mind and continues to fuel the debate.”

Important Links
An official fan site where viewers can get the scoop on the series upcoming investigations, background information on cast members, stills from the show and broadcast schedules can be found atwww.regenesistv.com

The corporate website of the lab that is at the heart of the ReGenesis television series. Head to the North American Biotechnology Advisory Commission (NorBAC) to get a closer work: www.norbac.ca

The trail of examining the NorBAC website soon leads the intrigued viewer to discover a guerilla website for open-source scientific inquiry that turns out to be NorBAC’s chief nemesis. To view this site go to: www.sciencesucks.com

To view ReGenesis on television go to the Movie Central Website: www.moviecentral.ca

Coming this week, “The Oldest Virus”(hint: gene thearapy) and remember YOU KNOW THE WHOLE STORY.










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