From a media release:

CBC and Temple Street Productions announce the start of production on the highly-anticipated original series CAMP X, shooting on location in Budapest, Hungary until the end of the October. The eight-episode, one-hour series is set to air in early 2015.

CAMP X is an emotionally driven adventure drama, set in the thrilling and dangerous world of WWII espionage and covert operations. It follows the stories of a team of highly skilled young recruits – Canadian, American and British – torn from their ordinary lives to train as agents in an ultra-secret facility on the shores of Lake Ontario. Inspired by remarkable true stories, CAMP X is about the origin of spycraft.

“We are excited to bring life to this captivating story that weaves pieces of Canada’s history into a rich and dramatic narrative,” said Sally Catto, general manager of programming, CBC.  “We are encouraged by the strong caliber of talent that has banded together to create CAMP X and can’t wait for its premiere this winter.”

The series’ international ensemble cast includes Evelyne Brochu (Orphan Black, Pawn Sacrifice) as AURORA – half Jewish-German, half French-Canadian, a trilingual strategist and undercover specialist; Jack Laskey (Endeavour, Hatfields and McCoys) as ALFRED, a gentle soul with synesthesia – a condition that cross-wires one sense with another, giving him near-perfect memory; Warren Brown (Luther, By Any Means) as NEIL, an English ex-copper specializing in weapons and combat who lost his family to the Blitz; Dustin Milligan (Demonic, 90210) as TOM, a Madison Avenue advertising wunderkind, intimately familiar with the mechanics of persuasion, propaganda and seduction; and Connor Price (Being Human, Carrie) as HARRY, the team’s radio operator, explosives specialist and gadgeteer.

Teaming up again with Ellis & Morgenstern is Hugh Dillon (Flashpoint, The Killing) as the Camp’s beating heart and clenched fist, DUNCAN SINCLAIR.

Rounding out the CAMP X cast are Lara Jean Chorostecki (Hannibal, Copper) as KRYSTINA, the bright, motor-mouthed young woman who oversees the all-female staff at Camp X’s state-of-the-art communications facility, and special guest Francois Arnaud (The Borgias) appears as RENÉ.

“CAMP X is a story we’ve been burning to tell for a long time.  It’s incredibly powerful to see it take shape in the hands of so many talented people,” says creators Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern.

“We’re tremendously excited to be working with Mark and Stephanie to bring this incredible project to life,” says Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier, executive producers and co-Presidents of Temple Street. “Don’t mistake this series for a history lesson or a stodgy period drama – it’s an exciting and compelling show, filled with spies, sabotage, action, tragedy and triumph, grounded in an incredibly rich and engaging piece of history (of which little has been told) and set against the backdrop of World War II and German-occupied France. And we’ve managed to assemble the world-class cast and crew needed to do the stories justice.”

CAMP X is a Canadian-Hungarian co-production, produced by Temple Street Productions and co-produced by Pioneer Stillking Films and commissioned by CBC. CAMP X was created and written by multi-award winning Mark Ellis & Stephanie Morgenstern and is executive produced by Ellis & Morgenstern, Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier, and Bill Haber of Ostar Productions.

From a media release:

Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today that its cooking show with an accessibility twist, Four Senses, will begin production on season two in the fall. Additionally, episodes from season one are now available on Air Canada domestic flights. Four Senses is a unique food show produced by AMI in conjunction with Varner Productions Limited that unites blind and sighted chefs in the kitchen. Hosts Christine Ha and Carl Heinrich are back for season two to whip up delicious dishes with a new lineup of celebrity guests. Each 30-minute show will also include discussions related to eye disease and accessibility tips and tools for independence in the kitchen. Season two begins production in Toronto on September 12 and will feature high profile celebrity chefs and guests including: Frank Ferragine (aka Frankie Flowers), Bonnie Stern, Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies, Annabelle Waugh from Canadian Living and Looney Spoons authors and cooking aficionados, Janet and Greta Podleski. Season two will once again contain embedded description, where hosts and guests describe their surroundings and actions for audience members who are blind or partially sighted. “We are so pleased to bring back Four Senses after the overwhelmingly positive response to season one,” says Brian Perdue, Director of Programming for AMI-tv. “It’s a show unlike any other that appeals to a broad audience. Christine and Carl are back with a whole new set of guests, recipes and kitchen tips, all with a focus on accessibility in line with AMI’s mandate of making accessible media for all Canadians.” Additionally, Varner Productions and AMI are pleased to announce the sale of season one of Four Senses to Air Canada for inflight entertainment on domestic flights throughout August and September. Four Senses producer Anne-Marie Varner is thrilled by the success of the program to date. “It’s wonderful to see a show about cooking and accessibility generating such interest and positivity amongst people of all abilities,” she says. “We’re looking forward to reaching a whole new audience through our partnership with Air Canada, and carrying that momentum forward as we begin production on the exciting new season.” Season two of Four Senses will air on AMI-tv in January, 2015.

From a media release:

ET Canada, Canada’s most influential newsmagazine entertainment program celebrates its 10th season beginning Tuesday, September 2 at 7:30pm ET/PT on Global. The 10th season anniversary is chock-full of more exclusives, more specials and even more celebrity. Powerhouse hosts from the very beginning, Cheryl Hickey, Rick Campanelli and Roz Weston continue to serve up entertainment’s latest scoop along with entertainment reporters Sangita Patel, Erin Cebula, Natasha Gargiulo and Matte Babel.

“This iconic brand has flourished by delivering a uniquely Canadian perspective on pop culture, making ET Canada a top destination for entertainment news,” said Barbara Williams, Senior Vice President, Content, Shaw Media. “Boasting a charismatic roster of talent, our audience has embraced us since the show’s inception and will continue to rely on ET Canada for seasons to come.”

ET Canada visits the vault for a collection of Season 10 specials including the most memorable celebrity interviews, blooper moments from behind the scenes, and “Star Evolutions” featuring Hollywood’s biggest names from their humble beginnings to superstardom. Fridays will host “The Ten List” covering a countdown of various topics including host’s fashion faux pas, celebrity mug shots, best New Year’s Eve moments and more.

Part of the world’s largest entertainment news brand, ET Canada has been the go-to destination for A-list entertainment news and reporting since the show premiered on September 12, 2005. From the ET Canada Beach Hop to ET Canada Live; the unforgettable TIFF rooftops parties and Cannes Festival coverage; to New Year’s Eve events and Orange Lounge music exclusives, ET Canada has proven itself as a tastemaker of the Canadian entertainment industry.

“We’re elated to be celebrating 10 seasons, which is a testament to the passion and dedication of our production team, the loyalty of our viewers and the trust of our industry partners,” said Sholeh Fabbri, Executive Producer of ET Canada. “With an extremely talented and imaginative group, we look forward to creating 10 more seasons of distinctly conversational television.”

Viewers can count on ET Canada to let them in on the celebration both on-air and online with countless opportunities to be announced throughout the year. With a robust online following, ET Canada has the leading Twitter and Facebook accounts for entertainment news with 135,000* and 7,400* followers respectively. Generating stories and exclusives that are picked up internationally by some of the most notable outlets, ETCanada.com is the most trusted online source in Canada for breaking entertainment news.

From a media release:

TOOLBELT TAKEOVER: MIKE HOLMES JR. BUILDS MIKE’S ULTIMATE GARAGE

• Mike Holmes Hands Over the Reins in the One-Night Television Event Mike’s Ultimate Garage September 1st at 8pm ET/PT on HGTV Canada

Canada’s Most Trusted Contractor, Mike Holmes (Holmes on Homes and Holmes Makes It Right) trusts his son Mike Jr. to build his dream garage in Mike’s Ultimate Garage, premiering Monday, September 1st at 8pm ET/PT on HGTV Canada. This two-hour special follows the father and son duo through every tough lesson and hard-earned victory, as Mike Jr. learns there’s no blueprint when it comes to working with family.

Mike has envisioned his state-of-the-art man cave for years and is ready to make it a reality. With the foundation and block frame in place, Mike turns the jobsite over to Mike Jr., but that doesn’t mean he won’t be around to scrutinize every nail and screw. This is Mike Jr.’s biggest challenge yet as he manages both an intricate build and the growing expectations of his father, an all-star contractor who has made a career out of doing it right the first time.

With the support of the Holmes crew and sister Sherry, Mike Jr. races against mother nature to complete the garage before winter. In the final days, Mike Jr. bans his father from the garage to add a few personal touches and some seriously cool technology. For the first time in his career, Mike must wait on the sidelines for the final reveal.

To watch Mike’s Ultimate Garage, new episodes of Holmes Makes It Right and other behind-the-scenes exclusives, visit www.hgtv.ca.

From a media release:

– Much’s 100 GREATEST VIDEOS EVER highlights iconic videos of last 30 years –
– Much pays homage to 1984 with movie marathons of POLICE ACADEMY, BEVERLY HILLS COP, and REVENGE OF THE NERDS franchises –

TORONTO (August 12, 2014) – In 1984, Prince’s “When Doves Cry” topped the charts, the first Apple Macintosh personal computers landed in stores, fashion was all about aerobics and lace, WHO’S THE BOSS was tops on TV, Madonna’s seminal sophomore album Like A Virgin arrived, and music videos on TV were king. And on August 31, a scrappy little music station was launched that quickly became a community for youth across Canada, thirsting for the latest fix of music and pop culture. Thirty years later, Much takes a look at some of the music and pop culture events that have shaped the channel with the 30-minute special MUCH 30th, premiering Saturday, Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. ET, as well as the 100 GREATEST VIDEOS EVER, starting earlier that day on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. ET.

“Much was a wild and dynamic place to be in the 80s,” said Steve Anthony, Much VJ, 1987-1995. “The MUCH 30th special really shows how through the constantly evolving world of pop culture Much has always been irreverent, cool, and in touch with its audience. It will always be forever young.”

“Every day at Much is a new adventure and MUCH 30th illustrates that,” said Liz Trinnear, current Much VJ. “As a child of the 80s, I know our fans are going to love revisiting some of the events that have shaped Much. Here’s to many more exciting moments to come!”

From legendary icons to incredible unscripted moments, MUCH 30th features current and past Much VJs including Devon Soltendieck, Hannah Sung, Liz Trinnear, Phoebe Dykstra, Steve Anthony, Traci Melchor, and Tyrone Edwards, who share stories and insights from their time on Much. The special revisits some of the biggest and most entertaining happenings in the channel’s 30-year history, including One Direction shutting down the streets around Much HQ in Toronto and giving fans the surprise of a lifetime; a young Mark “Marky Mark” Walhberg stripping down to his skivvies to do abdominal tricks; an interview with Tupac Shakur taped just a week before his death; and Jay Z introducing his then unheard-of protégé, Rihanna, to his fans. The special also includes new interviews with some of the Much audience’s favourite Canadian musicians, including Hedley, k-os, Serena Ryder, and Sam Roberts who recount their times at Much both past and present, as well exclusive anniversary greetings from some of music’s biggest names.