Monthly Archives: March 2012

Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

New tonight: Battle Castle

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Battle Castle, History Television – “Malaga”
A Muslim castle must defend a key port city against the forces of the Reconquista. Located high above the Mediterranean coast, Gibralfaro Castle and its surrounding defences are the monuments of a Muslim dynasty. Its daunting towers, brilliant water-storage, and one-of-a-kind passageway were engineered to withstand the most ambitious attacker. In 1487, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella descend to capture this city and destroy the legacy it represents.

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Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight heading to Vancouver next week

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From a media release:

GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT IS HEADING TO VANCOUVER

  • Canada’s late-night talk show to broadcast live from Vancouver this April

Alright, Vancouver, by now it’s tradition: GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT is heading to the west coast, to tape a series of episodes you don’t want to miss. So come be a part of the show from Tuesday, April 3 to Thursday, April 5 2012. For more information on how to get tickets, and to check out the exciting guests, who will be announced soon, visit www.cbc.ca/strombo.

While in Vancouver, GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT will be taped at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre (700 Hamilton Street) at 4 p.m. PT from Tuesday, April 3 to Thursday, April 5. Tickets are free, and are available on a first come first served basis at www.cbc.ca/strombo.

Host Stroumboulopoulos was recently named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and will join a select group of outstanding young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments and commitment to society. Young Global Leaders engage in initiatives that address specific challenges of public interest with the objective of shaping a better future. For a complete list of 2012’s YGLs, and further information visit: www.younggloballeaders.org.

GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT airs Monday through Friday at 11:05 p.m. on CBC Television and is taped daily in front of a live studio audience. Follow George’s week on the West coast on Twitter @Strombo.

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Dramas and Comedies

Bell orders 13 more episodes of The LA Complex

From a media release:

Bell Media Orders 13 Additional Episodes of THE L.A. COMPLEX

  • Series is from award-winning producers Linda Schuyler and Stephen Stohn
  • Principal photography set to begin mid-April in Toronto and L.A.

Bell Media confirmed today the order of an additional 13 episodes of its compelling original series, THE L.A. COMPLEX. Production begins in Toronto and Los Angeles in mid-April. Produced by Emmy®-nominated Epitome Pictures (DEGRASSI) and executive produced, written, and directed by Martin Gero (HBO’s BORED TO DEATH, Young People F*cking), THE L.A. COMPLEX is a no-holds-barred, character-driven relationship drama that follows the exploits of young hopefuls in search of stardom in Hollywood. Slated to premiere on MuchMusic this July, new episodes will feature new characters and storylines. U.S. broadcaster The CW, which picked up the existing six episodes in January, premieres THE L.A. COMPLEX, April 24.

THE L.A. COMPLEX is executive produced by Linda Schuyler and Stephen Stohn of Epitome Pictures (DEGRASSI, INSTANT STAR) and Martin Gero. Directors are Martin Gero and Stefan Brogren. Writers for the additional episodes include Martin Gero, Brendon Gall, Karen Hill, Carl Binder, and Vera Santamaria. For Bell Media, Neil Staite is Vice-President and General Manager, Music and Entertainment; Catherine MacLeod is Vice-President, Specialty Channels; Rick Brace is President, Specialty Channels and CTV Production; Trish Williams is Production Executive; Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Independent Production; and Phil King is President, CTV Programming and Sports.

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Awards

Juno Awards plan live chat during broadcast

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On Sunday, April 1, Canadians can join in the JUNO AWARDS Live Chat on Facebook.com/CTV, at JUNOS.CTV.CA or on the CTV iPad App Social Screen to mingle with Bell Media Radio personalities from across the country live during the show.

More on the show from a media release;

Simple Plan Announced as Final Performer for THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS

  • Broadcast Details Announced for Canadian Music’s Biggest Night, April 1 on CTV
  • Bell Media to present 9 encore broadcasts of Canada’s Music Awards
  • Fans can cast their vote in the JUNOS Fantasy Poll on CTV Television Facebook Page

CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) have confirmed 2012 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award recipient Simple Plan as the final performer on THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS. CTV also revealed today broadcast details for the Sunday, April 1 JUNO AWARDS broadcast across the country, including nine encore broadcasts.

Simple Plan has been nominated for eight JUNO Awards over the band’s 10-year career, and won the JUNO Fan Choice Award in 2006. The band joins already announced performers Blue Rodeo, City and Colour, deadmau5, Feist, Hedley, Hey Rosetta!, Nickelback and live ‘mixed tape’ performance of the top dance hits of this year, featuring Alyssa Reid, Anjulie, Dragonette, JRDN, and Mia Martina. Simple Plan will receive the 2012 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards on Saturday March 30, 2012.

Hosted by legendary Canadian William Shatner, Canada’s preeminent awards broadcast airs from Scotiabank Place in Ottawa LIVE in Ontario, Québec and Atlantic Canada at 8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. AT; at 8 p.m. in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba; and at 9 p.m. in Alberta (full listing of broadcast times below).

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