NEW SERIES FEATURES ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK IN
EACH EPISODE
TORONTO, May 25, 2015 /CNW/ - Temple Street
Productions and DHX Television are pleased to announce
production has commenced on The Music Room
(working title), a music-based tween series from
Frank van Keeken, creator of The
Next Step. The reality-style drama follows a group of young
performers who are members of an elite music program. The
music-based series, which is slated to premiere on Family
Channel in Winter 2016, will feature an entirely original
soundtrack.
"We are thrilled to be collaborating once again with creator,
Frank van Keeken to produce The
Music Room. We look forward to bringing this high quality
music drama to the dedicated audience of Family Channel," said
David Fortier and
Ivan Schneeberg, Executive
Producers and Co-Presidents of Temple Street Productions.
"One of the incredible things about Family Channel's audience is
their loyalty towards Canadian artists, and The Music Room
presents an amazing opportunity for us to feature emerging talent
and great original music," said Michael
Goldsmith, Director, Original Programming, DHX
Television. "We're excited to work alongside Temple Street, and
to further our commitment to creating series with storylines that
are both entertaining and relatable to our viewers."
The Music Room follows the lives of a group of musicians
who are part of a unique music program, run by a musician turned
producer. Each year, a select few are chosen to go on a live tour
and hopeful candidates audition to fill the spots that have been
made available. Members immerse themselves in music, write songs,
record tracks and form bands in hopes of turning their passion into
a profession.
Showcasing a talented cast of young performers, the series stars
Keara Graves as Leia; Shane Harte as Luke; Alex Zaichkowski as John; Sarah Carmosino as Rachel: Levi Randall as Theo; Deshaun Clarke as Jude; Ella Jonas Farlinger as Eva; Maranda Thomas as Mary; Alyssa Baker as Maggie; Rakim Kelly as Isaac; Olivia Solo as Annabelle; Jeni Ross as Clara; Katrina Hachey as Hannah; and Matthew Bacik as Nate. Michael Torontow and Ali
Milner will play Mr. T and Parker who oversee the music
program. The Music Room will also feature guest appearances
by notable artists and guest stars from The Next Step.
The Music Room (working title) is produced by
Temple Street Productions in association with Family Channel and is
executive produced by creator Frank van
Keeken (The Next Step, Wingin' It, Billable Hours),
Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier (Orphan Black, X
Company, The Next Step). Laura
Harbin (The Next Step, Wingin' It) also serves as
executive producer.
About Temple Street Productions
Temple Street
Productions is a leading producer of television, film and digital
media content based in Toronto and
Los Angeles. A selection of Temple
Street's past and present projects include, Orphan Black
(BBC AMERICA, Space), Being Erica (CBC, SOAPnet), The
Next Step (Family Channel), Wingin' It (Family Channel),
Say Yes to the Dress Canada (W), Million Dollar
Critic (W, BBC America), Cook'd (YTV), Over the
Rainbow (CBC), Recipe to Riches (Food Network, Global),
Cover Me Canada (CBC), Billable Hours (Global,
Showcase), Canada's Next Top
Model (CTV), How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?
(CBC), Queer as Folk (Showtime, Showcase), and Darcy's
Wild Life (NBC, DiscoveryKids, Family Channel). For more
company information www.templestreetproductions.com twitter
@TempleStreet or connect with us on Facebook.
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