According to the SFcrowsnest the SciFi Channel has commissioned a 13 episode series of the 'Sanctuary' program, featuring Amanda Tapping, which has previously aired as a 'Web only' taster. It seems likely it will continue in the predominately CGI based genre, however, the success of Beowulf seems to suggest that may not count against it??
http://www.sfcrowsnest.com/news/arc/2008/nz12186.php