In Syfy’s Haven TV show, an FBI agent (Emily Rose) comes to a small town while investigating a typical case. While there, she discovers that the area is a refuge for people with extraordinary abilities. The series also stars Eric Balfour and Lucas Bryant.
Syfy has just announced that they’re renewing the show for a second season. Here’s the official press release…
HAVEN RENEWED FOR SEASON TWO
Syfy’s Supernatural Drama Series From Entertainment One Returns in 2011Series is Co-commissioned by Canwest in Canada And Globally Via Universal Networks International (UNI)
NEW YORK – October 7, 2010 – Haven, Syfy’s original series from leading independent producer Entertainment One (eOne), has been renewed for season two. The 13-episode season will commence production on location in Nova Scotia in Spring 2011 with an eye towards a Summer 2011 premiere.
Haven, starring Emily Rose, is based on The Colorado Kid from renowned author Stephen King. The series follows FBI agent Audrey Parker (Rose), who takes up residence in the small town of Haven, Maine and soon discovers the town’s many secrets. A longtime refuge for people with an eclectic range of supernatural abilities, Haven also holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of Audrey’s lost past. Among the townspeople are local cop Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryant) and the mysterious and charming Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour).
The creative team behind Haven includes showrunner Scott Shepherd (Tru Calling, The Dead Zone) as well as his partners, executive producers Lloyd Segan and Shawn Piller (The Dead Zone, Wildfire, Greek) who are joined by eOne’s John Morayniss (Hung, Rookie Blue) Noreen Halpern (Hung, Rookie Blue) and Laszlo Barna (The Bridge, Call Me Fitz). The pilot was written by Sam Ernst & Jim Dunn (The Dead Zone) who also serve as executive producers on the series.
Haven is produced by Entertainment One in association with Piller, Segan and Shepherd and was the first property to be produced for Syfy globally: in the US with Syfy and globally through Universal Networks International (UNI), and Canwest in Canada. Haven premiered on Syfy in the US on July 9, 2010 and will conclude its first season this Friday, October 8 @ 10pm. It debuted on Canwest specialty channel Showcase in Canada on July 12, 2010 and has its global first run pay-TV window on UNI (excluding Canada and Scandinavia). Universal Networks International will continue its global launch of Haven during October, rolling out Season One on Syfy Universal’s 19 global channels throughout the month.
Entertainment One controls the worldwide distribution rights to the one-hour series and concluded a deal with Germany’s Tele M?nchen Group (TMG) for the free television rights in Continental Europe.
Since debuting this summer on Syfy, Haven has scored a 1.9 Household rating and 2.6 million total viewers, including over 1.2 million Adults 25-54 and 989,000 Adults 18-49. These numbers are double the timeslot average from 3Q09 (+100% in HH rating, +111% in P2+). In addition, Haven held 82% of the viewers from its Eureka lead-in. (Note: all ratings data reflects final averaged Live + 7 DVR data for episodes that aired through 9/19/2010.)
In Canada, Haven ranks as one of the top five series for Showcase in Adults 25-54.*
* Source:Canada: BBM-PPM Data – May 31 – August 29 2010
About Syfy
Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site (www.Syfy.com) and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures), Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in more than 96 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. (Syfy. Imagine greater.)About Entertainment One
Entertainment One (LSE: ETO) is a leading international entertainment company that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content. The company’s comprehensive network extends around the globe including Canada, the U.S., the UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Through established Entertainment and Distribution divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production, kids programming and merchandising and licensing. Its current rights library is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 20,000 film and television titles, 2,400 hours of television programming and 45,000 music tracks.About Universal Networks International
Universal Networks International, the global channels division of NBC Universal, is one of the world’s premier entertainment networks, delivering quality content and compelling brands to over 243 million subscribers in 150 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia.The portfolio is spearheaded by five core channel brands Syfy Universal, DIVA Universal, Studio Universal, Universal Channel and 13th Street Universal which deliver a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe. Universal Networks International also operates Movies 24, the (non-US) Hallmark Channel and an interest in the KidsCo joint venture.Universal Networks International is part of NBC Universal; one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.
About Canwest Broadcasting
Canwest Broadcasting operates Global Television and nineteen of the country’s most popular specialty channels, including HGTV, Mystery TV, National Geographic Channel, Showcase, History Television, Food Network and TVtropolis. Canwest Broadcasting is a division of Canwest Media Inc.About Canwest Originals
Canwest is the proud home of the most diverse slate of Canadian Original programs across the Dramatic, Lifestyle and Entertainment genres. As a steadfast supporter of the Canadian production community, Canwest is dedicated to bringing the best of the country to audiences nationwide – including shows such as: Rookie Blue, Pitchin In, Holmes Inspection, Ice Pilots: NWT, Lost Girl, 16:9, The Opener, Princess, William Shatner’s Weird or What? and Canada’s most trusted entertainment news show Entertainment Tonight Canada.About Canwest Media Inc.
Canwest Media Inc. is a subsidiary of Canwest Global Communications Corp. (www.canwest.com) (TSX-V; CGS and CGS.A), one of Canada’s largest broadcasting companies. In addition to owning the Global Television Network, Canwest operates 19 industry-leading specialty channels and more than 20 online properties.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear Haven will be back for another round? What do you like or dislike about the show?
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Not liking the new “Syfy” logo, but I love this channel! Eureka, Warehouse 13, Haven, Sanctuary, Merlin, and of course Caprica. Lately they have been giving a lot of series chances to catch on. Not the same one (if that) and done that network TV has been doing for way to long. Don’t get me wrong, before BSG, they did the same as the Networks. The change in operations I think has really helped to cement them as the channel to watch. Dresden Files being the pinnacle of stupidity. Seriously over joyed that Haven and Warehouse 13 have been renewed.… Read more »
Agreed, I am thrilled Haven has been renewed. Also in agreement Dresden Files should have been given more of a chance.
Can we get a whoop whoop?! SHINY! Summer seems so far away…
so happyto hear haven is coming back,love the charactors, the filming, love it all!
I wasn’t sure if this show would last when it first started, even though I’ve liked it from day one. Glad it survived and is even being renewed for another season.
Great show! Glad to see it renewed. The character development has been terrific. The season finale gave us a lot to ponder. Looking forward to some interesting story lines next season.
great–this is a good series
I am thrilled that it has been renewed! I was dreading having to wait to see if another great show was going to be wasted, but it wasn’t! I love “Haven”! Everything about it – the cast, the storylines, the script, the acting! Scifi is the only channel that allows shows with fantastic creativity and imagination to thrive! I was also happy to see that “Warehouse 13” was also renewed! I like having good shows to actually look forward to seeing!
I’m very glad that Haven has been renewed for another season. I also liked the Dresden Files and was disapointed when it was discontinued. I find myself watching more television shows on chanels like syfy, I am sick of reality shows and will not waste my time watching them!
I was tickled to see that Syfy has renewed Haven. I was concerned since episode description on Dish did not say if this was series finale or season finale. It is a great show, much better than reality crap on most channels.
Hooray! “Haven” is brilliant, and we’re very happy that the series has been renewed for a second season. The casting, the plotline scripts, and location photography are all wonderful. Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, and Eric Balfour are fantastic. SyFy Channel is a gift from the heavens…first “Eureka” and now “Haven”. Bravo! Keep them coming. We cannot wait for next summer.
sweet. i like this show. I love the interactions between Audrey and Duke. I also am looking forward to seeing what happens with Nathan and Audrey, seeing as the only thing he can feel is her touch.
And, Craig…I agree with you. Dresden Files was great!
This one finally got rolling around the time of the birthday episode. NOW I’m actually hooked rather than watching just because it’s on. Interested to see where it goes.
I am always glad when a SciFi show gets another season. They are all pretty good. Wish the Dresden Files got more seasons back several years ago.
yes at least on of my shows made it so far.