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Sanctuary is the first Web-based (non-televised) science fiction series. Starring Amanda Tapping (who is also an executive producer) and Robin Dunne, the show is billed on the official website as "The first broadcast caliber sci-fi series developed specifically for the Internet. . . ." Sanctuary uses state-of-the-art computer-aided graphic design for the majority of its scenes.
The premise of the show is one of science meeting the supernatural, as Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping), who is well over 150 years old yet appearing only 35, seeks out and gives protection for (or in some cases, from) various creatures whom have heretofore gone unnoticed and unrecognized in a somewhat Gotham–style city, with occasional flashbacks to Victorian London. She is aided in her quest by assistant Will Zimmerman (Robin Dunne) and daughter Ashley (Emilie Ullerup).
The series aims to create an interactive world where fans can contribute and communicate with the creative team as the show progresses. Amanda Tapping has recorded greetings to invite fans to watch, and Emilie Ullerup has posted in the official website's forums. Damian Kindler, creator and executive producer of the show, also reads the forums and updates his blog regularly.
Each webisode is around 15 minutes long, with three webisodes comprising one 45-minute episode. High definition downloads are available for a fee on the official website.
Television series
In 2008, the series made it transition from web to televised format. The series received a 13-episode order from the SCIFI channel and makes its television debut on October 3, 2008.
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