Thursday: Nature of Things, Doc Zone, Liquidator, Undercover Boss Canada

NatureofThings

The Nature of Things, CBC – “Fruit Hunters (Part 1)”
A journey through the exotic, endlessly fascinating world of fruit – a story of nature, commerce and obsession.

Doc Zone, CBC – “The Boomer Revolution”
They turned on, tuned in and dropped out. Now Baby Boomers are revolutionizing what it means to get old.

The Liquidator, OLN – Season 2 Finale “Man Toys”
In the Season 2 finale, Jeff makes a huge gamble when he attempts to sell a slew of used go-karts. He promises the former owner a cash return, but discovers the second-hand wheels are a tough sell.

Undercover Boss Canada, W Network – “Lush”
Canada’s own cosmetic deli and ethical beauty retailer, LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, sends Brandi Halls, Director of Brand Communications, to their frontline to work in disguise in their factories and retail locations.

Facebooktwitterredditlinkedinmail

More presenters announced for Canadian Screen Awards

From a media release:

THE STAR POWER CONTINUES AT THE FIRST-EVER CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS AIRING SUNDAY, MARCH 3RD ON CBC TELEVISION

  • New presenters set to join all-star line-up of Canadian talent

CBC Television and the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (Academy) are excited to announce eight new additions to the talented presenters list for the upcoming CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS airing Sunday, March 3rd at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC Television, hosted by the hilarious Martin Short.

Adding more Canadian stars to the mix are Stephen Amell (Arrow), Adam Beach (Arctic Air ), Rick Mercer (Rick Mercer Report), Lisa Ray (Top Chef Canada) and Laura Vandervoort (Smallville). Also joining the presenting lineup are cast members from The Real Housewives of Vancouver: Jody Claman, Ronnie Negus and Mary Zilba.

They are set to join the previously announced Jay Baruchel (Goon), Kim Coates (Goon), Enrico Colantoni (Flashpoint), James Cromwell (Still Mine), Arlene Dickinson (Dragons’ Den), Erica Durance (Saving Hope), Marc-André Grondin (Goon), Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle), Catherine O’Hara (Frankenweenie), Brad Smith (The Bachelor Canada) and Meg Tilly (Bomb Girls). Additional presenters will be announced next week.

Don’t miss the CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS arrivals show beginning at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. NT) with funnyman Shaun Majumder, who will be on the red carpet as Canadians biggest and brightest stars arrive at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto.

For even more excitement and live coverage, visit CBC Live from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET where Eli Glasner, CBC News Network Entertainment Reporter, and Naomi Snieckus, Mr. D star, co-host the CBC Live red carpet show. Be part of the conversation on Twitter via @CBCLive and @Academy_NET using the hashtag #CdnScreenAwards.

For a full list of CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS nominees, please visit www.academy.ca.

Facebooktwitterredditlinkedinmail

Big Brother Canada contestants revealed

From a media release:

MEET YOUR HOUSEGUESTS CANADA!

  • Big Brother Canada’s Houseguests Revealed
  • Series Premieres February 27th at 9pm ET/PT on Slice TM

After an extensive coast-to-coast search for the most loveable, competitive and highly entertaining Canadians, Big Brother Canada has selected its houseguests for the eagerly awaited Canadian edition premiering February 27th at 9pm ET/PT on SliceTM. Of the 10,000 Canadians who auditioned only 15 have made it through to move into the Big Brother Canada house and compete for the grand prize of $100,000, a $25,000 gift card to The Brick and a brand new Chevrolet Trax.

Meet your houseguests Canada:

Andrew Monaghan – hopeless romantic and charming down home East Coaster

Aneal Joshua Ramkissoon – sweet, smart, super fan from Richmond Hill who plans to do his thesis on Big Brother

Suzette Amaya – loving mama bear from Vancouver with a passion for hip-hop and her community

Jillian MacLaughlin – small town elementary school teacher from Nova Scotia with a big personality

Anuj “A.J.” Burman – quick on his feet this slick salesman from Toronto claims he can sell anything to anyone

Emmett Blois – adorable and innocent East Coast farm boy with a strong work ethic and a heart of gold

Kat Yee – free-spirited and sporty, this tom boy from Toronto loves life and isn’t afraid of a little competition

Emerald “Topaz” Brady – a sweet dental hygienist from Scarborough, this gem is single and ready to mingle

Liza Stinton – thrill seeking tanning salon owner from Toronto who works hard and plays even harder

Danielle Alexander – a self-proclaimed party girl from Fort McMurray who knows how to get what she wants

Alec Beall – cocky but loveable this doctoral student from Vancouver believes his PhD in Social Psychology is his key to the grand prize

Gary Levy – Toronto socialite with a passion for fashion

Peter Brown – this calculating professional YouTuber from New Brunswick approaches everything like a mathematical equation

Talla Rejaei – exotic Persian beauty from Edmonton who’s out to prove there is more to her than what meets the eye

Thomas Plant – handsome and hardworking, this Calgary firefighter loves to party

These 15 houseguests are about to move into the Big Brother Canada house, outfitted wall to wall with cameras and microphones to capture their every move. Hosted by Arisa Cox, Big Brother Canada will pit houseguests against one another in a series of challenges to test their passion, dedication and skills. Week to week they’ll vote each other out until one claims victory and takes home the grand prize.

Big Brother Canada, the first Canadian installment of Endemol’s worldwide hit franchise, premieres on Slice February 27 and will air three nights a week on Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT, Thursdays at 10pm ET/PT and Sundays at 9pm ET/PT, with eviction episodes on Thursdays. Also debuting on Slice on February 27th, Big Brother Canada After Dark will air seven days a week from 2am-5am ET/ 11pm-2am PT. With Slice available on free preview in nearly 10 million homes across the country just in time for launch, Canadians can catch every moment of this season’s most talked about new Canadian series.

Tune in to Entertainment Tonight Canada tonight at 7:30pm ET/PT on Global to meet the houseguests. Images and bios are available at www.bigbrothercanada.ca. Beginning February 27, visit the website to eavesdrop on the houseguests all day with the 24-hour live feed and to play the Big Brother Canada Power Play game for points, prizes and power.

Facebooktwitterredditlinkedinmail

Cross Country Fun Hunt concert finale airs March 2 on CBC

From a media release:

KIDS’ CBC CROSS COUNTRY FUN HUNT CELEBRATES THE “MOST FUN SPOT IN CANADA” WITH SPECIAL CONCERT FINALE, FEATURING POP STAR VICTORIA DUFFIELD, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 2

  • Stratford, P.E.I. voted “Most Fun Spot in Canada” celebrates with exciting concert featuring performances by pop star Victoria Duffield and Fun Hunt host Jordan Francis
  • The special concert finale airs Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT/ 10 a.m. NT) on CBC-TV

Kids’ CBC interactive nation-wide adventure, CROSS COUNTRY FUN HUNT comes to a close with a special finale episode featuring the city crowned the “Most Fun Spot in Canada”, Stratford, P.E.I. and its grand-prize concert celebration on Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT/ 10 a.m. NT). In this epic finale, host Jordan Francis and special guest pop singer Victoria Duffield takeover Stratford; visiting winning contestant Lacey Koughan’s school, surprising local kids while serving up lattes at a favourite coffee spot and performing live to nearly 3,000 fans at the sold-out Fun Hunt Concert at Charlottetown’s Civic Centre. Following the broadcast the full concert will be available at cbc.ca/kids/funhunt.

In the fall of 2012, CROSS COUNTRY FUN HUNT set out to uncover the “Most Fun Spot in Canada”, challenging Canadian kids to share their favourite local fun spots by uploading videos and pictures online and having viewers vote a winner. Host, Jordan Francis (Camp Rock, Connor Undercover) embarked on a cross-country road trip visiting the places with the most votes in every province. During Jordan’s visit to the eventual winning community of Stratford, P.E.I., young ambassador Lacey showed Canadians her picturesque town over a traditional lobster boat lunch and a hot-air balloon ride.

Over 14,000 Canadians cast their online votes to crown a winner, with Stratford, P.E.I. taking the coveted title of “Most Fun Spot in Canada” and winning the grand-prize concert. CROSS COUNTRY FUN HUNT ‘s final episode, airing March 2 on Kids’ CBC, features footage from the sold-out concert held on January 27, as well as a look at Lacey’s tour of Stratford with Jordan and Victoria.

Facebooktwitterredditlinkedinmail