Pyros (TV series)

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Pyros
Pyros TV series cover photo.jpg
GenreDocuseries
Created by
Directed by
Narrated byKavan Smith
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producersMichael Chechik
Gabriela Schonbach
David Gullason
Production company Omnifilm Entertainment
Original release
Network Discovery Channel
ReleaseApril 24, 2012 (2012-04-24) 
2013 (2013)

Pyros is a reality television series that follows Montreal based pyrotechnic company, Groupe Fiatlux-Ampleman (GFA), as they travel to Canada (for Canada Day), Mexico, the United Kingdom, Congo, France, Germany, and the United States (for July 4) locations and attempt to execute large fireworks displays. [1] Pyros premiered on the Discovery Channel (Canada) on April 24, 2012. [2] It was renewed for a second season which aired May 26, 2013. [3] The show has aired in over 120 countries worldwide including The Weather Channel in the United States [4] and on Discovery Channel in the United Kingdom, [5] Europe, the Middle East [6] and Africa. [7]

Contents

Cast

Episodes

Season 1

Season 2

Awards

In 2013, Pyros was nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards for “Best Documentary Program or Series” [10] and “Best Sound in an Information/Documentary Program or Series” for the “Blame it on Rio” episode. [11]

References

  1. Afan, Emily Claire (April 6, 2011). "Omni Film pyrotechnics to Discovery Canada". Real Screen. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  2. Allen, Jessica (April 21, 2012). "'Pyros' lights up night skies". Macleans. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  3. "Art, Science, and a Little Night Magic. PYROS Returns to Discovery for a Stunning Second Season, Beginning May 26". Bell Media. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  4. "The Weather Channel Premieres Three New Series, Pyros, Iceberg Hunters and Reefmakers". The Weather Channel. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  5. "Pyros". Discovery Science. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  6. Kennedy, Greg (November 4, 2012). "The life of a pyro". The National. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  7. "Pyros". Discovery Science. Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  8. "Pyros Cast List". Discovery Channel. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  9. "Pyros (TV Series 2012–) – Episodes". IMDb . Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  10. Anderson, Kelly (January 15, 2013). ""Indie Game," "Stories We Tell" up for Canadian Screen Awards". Real Screen. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  11. Pratt, Emily (January 15, 2013). "Canadian Screen Awards". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved December 6, 2013.