For Immediate Release Dec. 7, 2007

 

VisionTV movie highlights in January include figure skating features

 

VisionTV remains one of Canadian television’s best destinations for prime time feature films, offering classics from the past and present every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 p.m. and midnight ET/6 p.m. and 9 p.m. PT (except where noted).

 

Highlights in January include a special selection of medal- worthy figure skating features including:

 

A FIGURE SKATING CELEBRATION

The sport of figure skating blends athleticism and artistry, the body and the soul. VisionTV celebrates one of Canada’s most beloved winter pastimes with these special cinematic presentations.

 

 

Ice Castles (1978) - Tuesday, Jan. 29

This much-loved three-hankie romance stars Lynn-Holly Johnson as an aspiring figure skating champion whose hopes are dashed by a tragic accident. With the love and support of boyfriend Robby Benson, she finds the strength to lace on skates and pursue her dreams once more. With fine supporting performances from Colleen Dewhurst, Tom Skerritt and Jennifer Warren. Marvin Hamlisch wrote the score. Donald Wrye directed.

 

Queen of the Blades: The Life and Times of Barbara Ann Scott (1997) - Wednesday, Jan.  30 In 1948, Barbara Ann Scott became the first Canadian figure skater to win an Olympic gold medal and the first to win back-to-back world titles. In one short year, the talented and beautiful 19-year-old claimed the title of every major international figure skating competition and the hearts of fans around the world.  Life and Times presents the biography of Canada's skating ambassador for half a century. Featuring contemporary skating stars such as Kurt Browning, Brian Orser, Toller Cranston and Liz Manley, Scott’s story reveals why one of Canada's earliest “superstars” has remained such a compelling figure in our country's history.

 

The Cutting Edge (1992) - Thursday, Jan. 31

This charming romantic comedy stars D.B. Sweeney as a former hockey star who’s recruited to partner with a figure skating prima donna played by Moira Kelly (One Tree Hill). Love blossoms between the mismatched couple as they train for a bid at Olympic gold. Terry O’Quinn (Lost) and Roy Dotrice also star. Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky and Hutch) directed.

 

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