Falcon Beach

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Falcon Beach
Created by Shannon Farr
John Murray
Starring Steve Byers
Jennifer Kydd
Devon Weigel
Ephraim Ellis
Melissa Elias
Morgan Kelly
Country of origin Canada
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 26
Production
Running time 60 minutes (approx. 45 min)
Release
Original network Global Television Network
ABC Family
YTV
Soapnet
Original release January 5, 2006 –
March 30, 2007
External links
Website
Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba, on Lake Winnipeg

Falcon Beach is a Canadian television show, filmed at Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba, Canada, and produced for the Canadian and American markets. It originally aired in 2005 as a movie on Global in Canada. It was produced as a TV series for Global and ABC Family in 2006. It is also currently in first run showings internationally in several languages.

Fans organized an effort to save the show during mid-2007 that did not succeed.

It was unique among Canadian TV series in that the producers filmed two versions of each episode. The first was for Canada and uses Canadian geographic references and terminology. The second version was done for the United States and uses American geographic references and terminology.

Set in the fictional resort town of Falcon Beach, Manitoba (New England for U.S. viewers), the program is a teen drama similar in style to The O.C.

After a stellar ratings debut, numbers for the program slipped after Global moved the program around its schedule multiple times. Despite the declining ratings, Global renewed the series for an additional 13 episodes.[1]

Season 2 aired on Fridays at 8pm. The season premiere aired January 5, 2007 on Global.

Falcon Beach (Season 1) aired first run episodes in the U.S. on ABC Family throughout the summer of 2006. The second season on ABC Family aired in the summer of 2007.

Global TV announced on April 20, 2007 that it was cancelling the series after ABC Family announced they would not be renewing the series for summer of 2008.[2]

The final episode aired on March 30, 2007; it was broadcast on July 3, 2007 in the U.S

Cast

Actor Role
Steve Byers Jason Tanner: He is a poor teenager who lives in Falcon Beach with his mother. They own a marina that's barely breaking even. His childhood's friends are Tanya Shedden and Danny Ellis. In the first season of the show, he was a professional wakeboarder and he still loves to do it for fun, even though he doesn't compete anymore. He has dated Tanya Shedden, Paige Bradshaw, and Courtney True. In the last episode he got back together with Paige, his one true love.
Jennifer Kydd Paige Bradshaw: She is a pretty, smart and rich girl, the daughter of Trevor and Ginny Bradshaw. She is attending Harvard Business School. She sometimes acts as if she doesn't care about anyone, but she still has feelings for Jason, whom she had been dating. In the last episode the two lovebirds take a trip to Texas.
Devon Weigel Tanya Shedden: She is a broke fashion model who moved back to her hometown of Falcon Beach because she was sick of modeling. She was also a drug addict (cocaine, etc.) in the first season and her relationship with town bad-boy Lane Bradshaw didn't help. Tanya got caught with marijuana and went to court and was found guilty. She got back together with Lane Bradshaw (whom she broke up with in the first season) and this relationship has been the only steady relationship with few problems during this season.
Ephraim Ellis Danny Ellis: The nice guy. His family runs a local arcade and dance hall. He has many brothers. His parents are dirt poor because they have a lot of kids. He had a major crush on Erin which led to them dating. After they found out that she was pregnant, they moved in with her parents, and when the baby was stillborn, the stress was too much for Erin and they broke up. Now, in the second season his bad side is emerging, in a desperate effort to save the town of Falcon Beach where he grew up, he has done something illegal. Will he get caught? Since Erin left the beach he also seems to be getting closer to a 17-year-old girl who knows his secret, which is that he was planting false artifacts on the digging site for the Bradshaw's resort to stop construction.
Melissa Elias Erin Haddad: A lifeguard in Falcon Beach. She has also feelings for Danny, and they dated until their baby was stillborn. She is having a very hard time and is not on the show right now because she left the beach to move in with her parents. She and Danny were like the perfect couple for a while, especially on season 1. She is considered the nice girl.
Morgan Kelly Lane Bradshaw: Lane is a troubled young rich boy who is always up to something. He is known as the bad boy. He works for his father, Trevor Bradshaw. He has been dating Tanya Shedden, a former model. He also accidentally kills Mook, the head of the local biker gang and drug dealer. He is son of Trevor and Ginny Bradshaw, and the brother of Paige Bradshaw. In the pilot movie played by Eric Johnson.
Allison Hossack Ginny Bradshaw: The mother of Paige and Lane, wife of Trevor Bradshaw. She is a neglected housewife and plans to divorce Trevor. She was dating a man from the country club, even though she is still married to Trevor.
Ted Whittall Trevor Bradshaw: A shrewd, previously rich, once powerful business tycoon who started with nothing. He was the President and CEO of the Bradshaw Group until he was unanimously removed by the board of directors because he had made high-risk investments without proper authorization. When he was ousted as CEO he lost everything and he has been trying to rebuild his toppled empire but is consequently on the verge of financial ruin. He married Ginny Bradshaw and is father of Lane and Paige. Now, he is trying to build a resort in Falcon Beach, much to the dismay of the townspeople. His children have recently realized that their father has committed accounting fraud and embezzlement and that the whole resort is actually an illegal setup. Paige then blackmails Trevor into destroying his purchase of the marina because if he doesn't he will face prison time.
Peter Mooney Dr. Adrian Keeper: At one point Paige's boyfriend and the new doctor of Falcon Beach. He is single, but seems to have a bit of a crush on Tanya Shedden, who is dating Lane Bradshaw.
Lynda Boyd Darlene Shedden: The local hairdresser who is the meddling mother of Tanya Shedden. She is always trying to make Tanya do things that Tanya does not want to do, including stopping seeing Lane Bradshaw, moving back home, and beginning her modeling career again. She had an affair with Trevor Bradshaw in the first season.
Jill Teed Peggy Tanner: Jason's mother and former wife of Bobby Tanner. She is very stressed out, especially in the second season, because she owns half of the marina along with her son Jason, and it is not doing too well. In the pilot movie played by Barbara Tyson.
Jeananne Goossen Courtney True: A rich girl spending the summer away from her parents, she befriends Paige and attracts Jason's attention in the second season. She is a daredevil, living life on the fast lane, but underneath her witty remarks and cool exterior is a lonely and vulnerable person.
Stephen Eric McIntyre Mook: He was the head of the local biker gang and the local drug dealer. Lane Bradshaw accidentally killed him.
Matt Hillhouse Rick
Stephen Lobo Nathan

Music

The music on Falcon Beach is composed by Ari Wise and the music supervisor Sarah Webster. In the movie pilot in 2005, the music was supplied by many Canadian indie acts as well major label Canadian artists.

The title theme song Beautiful Blue is sung by Winnipeg-born Holly McNarland.

Episodes

Movie Pilot

Title Original airdate (Canada) Original airdate (U.S.)
"Falcon Beach" January 29, 2005 (2005-01-29) June 4, 2006
It's time for summer at Falcon Beach and its May long weekend, you got your town locals Jason, Tanya, and Danny and the out of towners Paige, Lane, and Erin. Tanya comes back to Falcon Beach after a modeling career. Jason can't believe that she came back. Danny runs the arcade with his younger brothers and Danny just can not seem to share his feelings with Erin. Paige gets dragged to Falcon Beach by her mother, whose family had a cottage at Falcon Beach for year and Paige rather be working for her Fathers business. Lane gets into trouble with the local police.

Season 1

# Title Original airdate (Canada) Original airdate (U.S.) Production code
1 "Starting Over" January 5, 2006 (2006-01-05) June 5, 2006 101
Tanya is staying with Jason's mom. Then her agent comes to town. Danny's dad is on the edge of losing the arcade. Ginny is forcing Paige to stay in Falcon Beach while everything with her father is getting taken care of.
2 "Chemistry Lessons" January 12, 2006 (2006-01-12) June 12, 2006 102
Lane comes back to Falcon Beach. A new doctor comes to town. Paige is helping around the arcade. Danny is also trying to see what kind of a relationship he has with Erin. Jason and Tanya go and hang out.
3 "Family Portrait" January 19, 2006 (2006-01-19) June 19, 2006 103
Trevor wants the "perfect family" for the photoshoot and magazine interview; Danny not too happy with what happened between him and Erin; Jason wants to enter the wakeboard competition; Lane makes a deal with Mook.
4 "Getting to Know You" January 25, 2006 (2006-01-25) TBA 104
The Sunset Bar is hosting "GIrls Gone Wild" type of Party and Erin really get into it; Jason is getting ready for Wakejam; Danny asks Paige to join on a new project.
5 "Summer Solstice" February 1, 2006 (2006-02-01) TBA 105
Paige rents a boat for Jason to use for wakeboarding and causes friction with Tanya and Adrian. Ginny helps Alan prepare for the Summer Solstice festival, while sparks fly between Trevor and Darlene.
6 "Wake Jam" February 15, 2006 (2006-02-15) TBA 106
A wakeboarding championship puts pressure on Jason; Ginny's sister visits; Tom gets fired for sexual harassment.
7 "Local Heroes" February 22, 2006 (2006-02-22) TBA 107
Erin now has to deal with the video on the internet; Ginny heads back to Toronto; the town is working to get the dance hall up again, also the town is hit with something hard.
8 "The Blame Game" March 1, 2006 (2006-03-01) TBA 108
Erin is blamed for a drowning tragedy. A social worker visits Zoe after Adrian reports a theft of drugs from the clinic. Tanya tells Jason something devastating about his father.
9 "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" March 8, 2006 (2006-03-08) TBA 109
Tanya wants Jason to take her back. Danny books Erin's favorite band to open the dance hall. Jason's uncle returns to Falcon Beach for a favor that puts the marina at risk.
10 "Trust This" March 15, 2006 (2006-03-15) TBA 110
Mook finds out about Lane's on the side dealings. Adrian's wife shows up wanting him back. Jason starts competing, but ends up hurt. Could it be the end of his career?
11 "Desperados" March 25, 2006 (2006-03-25) TBA 111
Lane is on the run from Mook. Paige tries to get everyone to help him; Trevor is trying to save his marriage but is unaware that Mook is just outside; the Police also discovers something about one of their own.
12 "Reckless Love" April 1, 2006 (2006-04-01) TBA 112
Tanya gets fired from her job, than gets into an accident. Alex comes onto Jason. Danny and Erin have a life altering decision to make.
13 "Summer's Over" April 8, 2006 (2006-04-08) TBA 113
With the summer drawing to an end, everyone is discovering where their lives are heading. Jason learns the truth about his father and Paige prepares to leave for Harvard. Ginny discovers her sister sold the cottage under her nose and soon discovers the mysterious buyer is none other than her soon to be ex-husband. Tanya refuses to testify against Lane, even after she learns that without her testimony, she is going to jail.

Season 2

# Title Original airdate (Canada) Original airdate (U.S.) Production code
1 "After the Fall" January 5, 2007 (2007-01-05) TBA 201
Paige returns to Falcon Beach. Jason tries to make a stand against Lane as he takes claim over the Tanner marina for the new Bradshaw resort.
2 "Strawberry Social Reject" January 12, 2007 (2007-01-12) TBA 202
It's the annual Strawberry Social in Falcon Beach. The battle between the Tanners and Bradshaws continues. While a new girl, Courtney True, comes to town. Danny tries to deal with the loss of the baby, but Erin handles it in a different way.
3 "The Spins" January 19, 2007 (2007-01-19) TBA 203

Nathan represents Tanya in court, but Jason doesn't agree with his aggressive attack plan. Paige gets more involved with the family business.

Erin's mood swings reach dangerous levels.
4 "Tidal" January 26, 2007 (2007-01-26) TBA 204
It's Paige's birthday and she's making plans on going back to Boston. Trevor will do anything to make his little girl stay.Lane has plans of his own that involves Mook. Jason and his mom get a new offer on the Marina.
5 "Turn Card" February 2, 2007 (2007-02-02) TBA 205
Paige starts her PR job and is met with public opposition, including Danny. Jason takes big risks to save the Marina, while Lane is haunted by the memory of Mook.
6 "The Music Video" February 9, 2007 (2007-02-09) TBA 206
Lane hits another bump, when Mook's girlfriend comes looking for her share of the money; Paige finds out what Danny has been up to; Tanya's time to shine on a music video. Winnipeg's Paper Moon guest stars as the band.
7 "Lost" February 16, 2007 (2007-02-16) TBA 207
Boat troubles keep Paige from a crucial business meeting, allowing Lane to grab the opportunity. Tanya impresses everyone with her European experience. Sparks fly between Peggy and a Falcon Beach authority figure.
8 "Sins of the Father" February 23, 2007 (2007-02-23) TBA 208
Tanya's former agent tempts her to return to modelling, which upsets Lane. Paige and Nathan have awkward moments in their relationship. Friends and family are concerned as Jason gets in deep stealing a boat for Sinclair.
9 "Thirteen Minutes to Midnight" March 2, 2007 (2007-03-02) TBA 209
Most everyone is at Talent Night at the Sunset Bar when a fight breaks out. The night's events are relived from different view points to uncover how the fight started.
10 "Lovers & Cheaters" March 9, 2007 (2007-03-09) TBA 210
Panic from Mook's death details effects Tanya's health, prompting her to visit Adrian. Jason and Peggy pack up their belongings, while Paige and Lane struggle with the secretly dim financial situation of the Bradshaw development.
11 "Permanent Collection" March 16, 2007 (2007-03-16) TBA 211
While everyone participates in the annual scavenger hunt, Trevor tries to reconnect with Ginny. Tanya, Lane, and Adrian's relationship triangle intensifies, and Jason & Paige attempt to help Danny decide on his future.
12 "Vigil" March 23, 2007 (2007-03-23) TBA 212
Paige feels her values conflicting with everyone at Oasis, including Nathan. Tanya makes up her mind about Adrian, but is busy avoiding Officer Palmer. After finally getting back on his wakeboard, Jason discovers a new opportunity.
13 "The Next Life" March 30, 2007 (2007-03-30) TBA 213
Erin wants another chance with Danny, while Ginny is ready to divorce Trevor. Paige agrees to go to Texas with Jason, but plans change when she discovers Lane's secret about Mook and the marina.

DVD release

BCI Eclipse released Falcon Beach - The Complete First Season on DVD in the US on September 4, 2007.[3] As of 2009, this release has been discontinued and is out of print as BCI Eclipse ceased operations.[4]

Cancellation

The cancellation comes as a result of ABC Family’s decision to pass on a third season of Beach. Without the financial support of the cable channel, continued production is not possible. Todd says that Global offered to pick it up for a third season but at a significantly lower cost than before.

Beach was cancelled despite being quite popular. The show’s audience is made up of predominantly 12- to 17-year-old girls. However, the series failed to attract many outside that age group and ABC Family wanted a broader demographic; i.e. 18 to 49 viewers.[5]

International Broadcasters

Country TV Network(s) Series Premiere Weekly Schedule
Canada Canada Global Television Network, YTV January 5, 2006 Sundays 10pm
Asia (orthographic projection).svg Asia Star World March 13, 2007 Tuesdays 8pm
Argentina Argentina Sony Entertainment Television November 6, 2006 (1st Season) - November 8, 2007 (2nd Season) Thursdays 9pm
Australia Australia ABC Saturdays, 10:10am
Belgium Belgium VIJFtv, Club RTL
Brazil Brazil Sony Entertainment Television November 6, 2006 Tuesdays, 8pm
Bulgaria Bulgaria Nova TV Monday to Friday, 8pm
Chile Chile Sony Entertainment Television November 6, 2006 (1st Season) - November 8, 2007 (2nd Season) Thursdays 9pm
Croatia Croatia HTV August 5, 2009 Monday to Friday, 5pm
Cyprus Cyprus Sigma TV
Denmark Denmark TV2
Finland Finland Nelonen Sunday 4.30 pm
France France M6 July 23, 2007 Monday to Friday, 7pm
Greece Greece Mega Channel
Hong Kong Hong Kong TVB Pearl May 29, 2007 Mondays after News Roundup
India India Star World Tuesdays, 8pm
Indonesia Indonesia ANTV
Republic of Ireland Ireland RTE
Israel Israel Hot, yes stars Base Fridays, 7.30 pm
Italy Italy Mya, Italia 1 January 2008, May 26, 2008 Monday to Friday 3.00 pm
Malaysia Malaysia RTM, Star World March 2007
Mexico Mexico Sony Entertainment Television
Netherlands Netherlands Nederland 3/TROS
New Zealand New Zealand TV2 Saturdays, 2pm
Norway Norway TV Norge
Philippines Philippines Star World
Poland Poland TV Puls
Romania Romania Kanal D June, 2007 Monday-Friday, 4pm
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia MBC 4
Singapore Singapore Star World
Slovenia Slovenia TV Pika 2009 Weekdays
Spain Spain La Sexta
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka ETV
South Africa South Africa Go
Sweden Sweden TV4 June 3, 2007 Sundays, 6pm
Thailand Thailand Star World March 13, 2007 Tuesdays, 7pm
Turkey Turkey Show TV
United Kingdom United Kingdom BBC Two October 20, 2007 Saturdays, 12:45pm
United States United States ABC Family, SOAPnet June 4, 2006
Lebanon Lebanon MBC 4 2007
Venezuela Venezuela Sony Entertainment Television November 6, 2006 (1st Season) - November 8, 2007 (2nd Season) Thursdays 8pm
Vietnam Vietnam Star World

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External links