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[09/16/21 - 10:00 AM]
Paramount+ Orders New Scripted Medical Adventure "Skymed" to Series
Life, death and drama at 20,000 feet, "Skymed" weaves together intense character journeys and high-stakes medical rescues, as we follow the triumphs, heartbreaks and tribulations of budding nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada.

[via press release from CBS]

PARAMOUNT+ ORDERS NEW SCRIPTED MEDICAL ADVENTURE "SKYMED" TO SERIES

From Piazza Entertainment, and Created by Julie Puckrin, the 10-Episode, Hour-Long Drama Follows a Group of Heroic Young Pilots and Nurses in the Canadian North, Where Help and Survival Are Thousands of Miles Away

The Ensemble Cast Includes Natasha Calis ("Nurses"), Ace (Aason) Nadjiwan ("Batwoman"), Morgan Holmstrom ("Siberia"), Praneet Akilla ("Nancy Drew"), Thomas Elms ("The Order"), Mercedes Morris ("Between"), Kheon Clarke ("Riverdale"), Rebecca Kwan ("Taken"), Braeden Clarke ("Outlander") and Aaron Ashmore ("Killjoys")

"Skymed" Is Produced in Association with CBC and CBS Studios

Sept. 16, 2021 - Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today announced a new series order for SKYMED. Created by Julie Puckrin, the serialized character-driven series features an ensemble cast of young talent including Natasha Calis ("Nurses"), Ace (Aason) Nadjiwan ("Batwoman"), Morgan Holmstrom ("Siberia"), Praneet Akilla ("Nancy Drew"), Thomas Elms ("The Order"), Mercedes Morris ("Between"), Kheon Clarke ("Riverdale"), Rebecca Kwan ("Taken"), Braeden Clarke ("Outlander"), and Aaron Ashmore ("Killjoys"). The series is now in production, filming in Manitoba and Ontario. SKYMED, produced by Piazza Entertainment in association with CBC, Canada's national public broadcaster, and CBS Studios, will be available to stream on Paramount+ next year.

Life, death and drama at 20,000 feet, SKYMED weaves together intense character journeys and high-stakes medical rescues, as we follow the triumphs, heartbreaks and tribulations of budding nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada. They're all in over their heads, and on their own, with no one to rely on but each other.

"This show was inspired by the real-life experiences of my sister and brother-in-law, who met flying air ambulances in the north," says Puckrin. "Together with a talented team of writers, we created relatable characters full of hope, compassion and resilience. I am thrilled to be working with such an incredible and diverse cast to bring these exciting, emotional stories to life."

"Julie has brilliantly imagined these characters who are not only dealing with demanding, high-pressure circumstances, they're also dealing with the ups and downs of their lives as they come into their own," said Vanessa Piazza, executive producer, Piazza Entertainment. "We are proud to partner with Paramount+, CBS Studios and CBC, and look forward to introducing these characters to audiences."

SKYMED is produced by Piazza Entertainment. The series is created by Julie Puckrin, who also serves as executive producer along with Vanessa Piazza, Ron Murphy and Gillian Hormel. Steve Adelson serves as pilot director. From Manitoba, Kyle Irving and Lisa Meeches serve as executive producers for Eagle Vision. Jennica Harper and Nikolijne Troubetzkoy serve as co-executive producers. Outside of Canada, the series will be distributed internationally by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group.

SKYMED joins Paramount+'s growing lineup of prestige dramas, which includes THE GOOD FIGHT, EVIL, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and STAR TREK: PICARD, as well as the upcoming revival of THE GAME, plus the highly anticipated Taylor Sheridan series MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN and 1883.

About Paramount+

Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from ViacomCBS, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world's biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream ViacomCBS Streaming's other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.

About CBS Studios

CBS Studios is one of the industry's leading suppliers of programming with more than 70 series currently in production across broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other emerging platforms. The Studio's expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, genre-defining franchises including the ever-growing "Star Trek" universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows, and an extensive library of iconic intellectual property.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada's trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

About Piazza Entertainment

Piazza Entertainment Ltd, was founded in 2016 by Executive Producer Vanessa Piazza (Lost Girl, Dark Matter, Nurses, XIII, The Other Half). Piazza Entertainment is a film and television production company established to create premium television programming for the domestic and international markets. Piazza previously was partnered under a multi-year first look deal with international distributor and studio Entertainment One. That first look arrangement concluded at the end of 2019. In 2020, Edith Myers (former CEO of Pinewood Studios, former COO of the Scott Group of Companies) joined as CFO. Currently Piazza Entertainment has several projects in development.





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