ReGenesis is a Canadian television program produced by
The Movie Network and
Movie Central in conjunction with
Shaftesbury Films. The series revolves around the
scientists of NorBAC (The
North American
Biotechnology
Advisory
Commission), a fictional organization with a
lab based in
Toronto. The organization investigates problems of a scientific nature, such as bio-terrorism, mysterious diseases or radical changes in environment throughout
Canada, the
United States, and
Mexico. NorBAC is headed by David Sandström (played by
Peter Outerbridge), the chief scientist and molecular biologist. Through this character the show often addresses topical social, political and ethical issues related to the science at hand.
The series is broadcast on
The Movie Network,
Movie Central,
Global,
Sci-fi (
UK),
Arte (France and Germany), Sci-Fi and
Canvas (
Belgium),
Jimmy (SKY) (Italy),
Calle 13 (Spain) and
Sic Radical (Portugal). Seasons 1, 2 and 3 were also available on The Movie Network's
On Demand service, available on
Cogeco Cable and
Rogers Cable. In September 2007 they started airing in syndication in the United States via
Program Partners with ad-sales by
Sony Pictures Television. Seasons 1 through 3 are available to view at
Hulu.com. In Fall 2007
WOWOW began airing
ReGenesis in Japan. The show will soon begin airing on the Movie Smart channel in Turkey. International Distribution is handled by
Oasis International.