From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
Dark Matter Episode 11 Postmortem: Looking ahead to a shocking finale
“Clearly he has feelings for her. Clearly she’s more than just a crewmate to him, he actually cares about her. It’s something that she will ask him in Episode 13 and there’s a conversation where she says ‘when I was in that airlock you were the one that gave up the code. Why did you do it?’ He provides a very interesting response.” Continue reading.
From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
Killjoys boss talks season finale cliffhangers and the future
“I think as a writer and as a creator when you’re as invested in the show as I am you are honor bound to tell the story you want to tell–the story that comes to you organically and to tell the truth of the characters and where they are at that point in their journey. This was just what felt right to me at the time. I don’t think you can write from fear and I think you shoot yourself in the foot if you play things too safe.” Continue reading.
From Jim Slotek of Postmedia Network:
‘The Amazing Race Canada’: How they make one of TV’s most popular shows
The long-term strategy for the show was either to expand or contract. Canada is a big country, but eventually they’d end up appearing to repeat themselves or get folksy (and it’s an important part of the dynamic of the U.S. Amazing Race that contestants race about in locations where they don’t speak English).
“I don’t want to burn up Canada so fast,†Brunton says. “It’s full of interesting stories and we want to let them breathe.†Continue reading.
Wow, what a season finale. Rather than close out the Khlyen/Dutch storyline, Friday’s “Escape Velocity” ramped it up with this season’s big bad capturing D’Avin and whisking him away to Red 17 on that mysterious orb called Arkyn. Dutch vows to get him back, but will she? In our last exclusive chat with creator Michelle Lovretta, we asked about the past—and future—of our favourite characters.
Rob Stewart has been so good as Khlyen. It would be easy if he played it like an unfeeling killer, but he has real feelings for Dutch and wants to protect her.
Michelle Lovretta: There are many things that are wonderful about Rob, but one of them is how he humanizes Khlyen, plays those layers and adds a complexity to him. We didn’t want somebody that was moustache twirling. We certainly write in that direction sometimes, but you need to have an actor that is talented enough to play against that. Frankly, the main thing that we need from Khlyen that he allows us to have is a lead character in Dutch. If we gave Dutch a paper villain, a two-dimensional character and you didn’t see that protectiveness of Dutch peeking through, you would think less of her for thinking so much of him. Those two actors bring something special to that dynamic and I’m grateful to both of them.
Khlyen certainly has the upper hand now that he’s grabbed D’Avin. Did you always know the Khlyen/Dutch storyline would continue past the first season finale? Was it a conscious decision to leave it open like this?
It was, yeah. I’ve always known that there was a larger plan that Khlyen is an integral piece of. He’s always been somebody that we’d planned to build and keep around. That’s not to say that he’ll be around forever; I love the idea of not really knowing where these particular characters end at any point.
I’m mad at myself for not picking up on the “Red 17” scrawled on the walls of the mystery ship a few weeks back. Have you had Easter eggs hinting at the finale all season long?
Yeah, they have and what’s important to me is that their true nature is only hinted at. They have a broader meaning that, I hope in Season 2, we can dig into and find out what they really mean.
D’Avin is in Arykn with Fancy, who is a fan favourite. How could you do that to Fancy?
That’s why we did it! I’ve always had confidence in that character and Sean [Baek] has kind of hit him out of the park. We knew there would be people wondering what happened to him and we held back until that last moment. Obviously, something important is happening to him and we’ll see where that leads.
Are these experiments that are being done? What can you reveal?
What can I tell you? Honestly, the most I can tell you is to say, ‘Stay tuned.’ Where we pick up will answer some of those questions in our returning episode.
It might not be bad stuff. I guess it all depends on whose bigger picture it is.
Yes. No matter what is happening in there, it truly is all in the eye of the beholder and we’re going to have some fun with it.
Dutch vows she’s going to find D’Avin and I’m betting she’ll be successful … eventually.
No, she fails! [Laughs.] That would be a really shitty thing to do, wouldn’t it? I suspect she will be spectacularly successful, but at a price.
I’ll just say that it will be awesome. Her journey will be bad-ass.
Meanwhile, Old Town is being levelled by bombers. If Season 2 does go ahead, do you view that as starting over with that area of The Quad?
We don’t want to drop the idea of Old Town as our home, but we do want to put it in greater jeopardy now that we have stakes involved. The intent with Old Town is that, yes The Company was in there with boots on the ground and we all hated them, but they also allowed systems and employment and food and what happens if you stop playing nice with The Company when they have you by the balls?
This first season was about putting these three characters of Dutch, D’Avin and Johnny together. What would be the overarching theme of Season 2?
I think that’s a work in progress. I certainly know where I want to go with that, including where it all ends. I know where Season 2 ends, I know where Season 3 takes us, but in terms of the larger theme and how that connects with Dutch, I think to explain it would got too far into explaining where we’re going to go. I’ll just say that it will be awesome. [Laughs.] Her journey will be bad-ass.
Will supporting characters like Pawter, Alvis and Pree get more screen time in Season 2?
The fun of Season 1, and the challenge, is we only have 10 episodes with which to say, ‘Here’s what a Killjoy is, here’s the political structure, let’s try to shape The Company from the RAC, let’s get into the backstory of Dutch and Johnny and D’Avin …’ that’s a shit-ton of stuff to do. What was fun is, in the process of telling those stories it behooves us to introduce these fabulous secondary characters and allow them to grow. Now that we’ve done that, we’re going to have fun giving them slightly more personal directions and I’m hopeful to bring in a few new ones as well.
What did you think of Season 1 of Killjoys? Comment below!
From a media release:
With everything from Italian cooking to Kama Sutra, today OMNI Television unveils its Fall Schedule featuring seven new original titles, six newly acquired series, six returning favourites, and the return of Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition. OMNI’s revamped schedule boasts the best mix of informative lifestyle programs, coveted telenovelas, and gripping scripted and reality prime-time series beginningSaturday, Sept. 5.
Additionally, OMNI’s first original Chinese language crime series Blood & Water will premiere this Fall, with broadcast details to be announced at a later date.
See below for series descriptions followed by the OMNI Television Fall 2015 schedule; the new series join thepreviously announced OMNI Television current affairs programs.
New OMNI Television SeriesÂ
L’Arte Di Cucinare **OMNI Television Original***
Born and raised in Friuli, Italy,  Chef Gianni Cescia serves up authentic dishes and old world charm to Italian audiences, demonstrating the art of eating well.
Nos Portugeuses **OMNI Television Original***
Each weekly episode of Nos Portuguese will focus on a theme that defines the current Portuguese-Canadian community, covering a variety of topics such as language retention, connection to Portugal, and Canadian politics.
Kama Sutra **OMNI Television Original***
Hosted by South Asian therapist, Rebecca Rosenblat, Kama Sutra is just as it sounds – a program designed to answer candid questions about intimate matters in Hindi and Urdu.
Kitty Talk **OMNI Television Original***
An engrossing weekly women’s South Asian talk show featuring three hosts sharing their thoughts on what’s trending in the community including current affairs, lifestyle, cooking, fashion, health, and entertainment.
Afro-XÂ **OMNI Television Original***
Afro-X celebrates African-Canadian culture featuring segments focused on fashion, food, language, lifestyle, and much more.
Parwaaz **OMNI Television Original***
Catering to the Punjabi community in Edmonton, Alberta, Parwaaz  focuses on entertainment and culture, with discussions on the hottest issues of the week, as well as community events, and poetry.
Glee China
With his deep passion for music, Xiao Wen, an Accounting Professor at Chen Xi University, decides to take over the underachieving university choir and pledges to lead them to first place at the national championships. However, the choir members are an eclectic group without much experience, and a shortage of singers and a tight budget are not the only challenges for the choir. After the leader of the basketball team, Xiang Yuan, and the enthusiastic and outgoing team center, Li Yiyuan, join the choir, they qualify for competition. But Xiao Wen’s nemesis, Yan Su, the cheerleading coach, tries everything to shatter their dreams.
24 India
Based on the American series of the same name, 24 India is an Indian television series in Hindi. Set in Mumbai, India, the series follows Anti-Terrorist Unit director Jai Singh Rathod’s efforts to thwart the assassination of Indian Prime Minister candidate, Aditya Singhania, while his own family comes under threat from the perpetrators.
Supernanny China
Based on the hit U.S. and UK versions, Supernanny (China) features Lan Hai, a modern-day Mary Poppins who takes on the unruliest children in China and rescues desperate, overstressed parents. It’s the first child-rearing show ever produced in China, and it is rooted in Chinese society to meet the unique needs of Chinese parents. Using innovative, time-tested methods, Lan is able to solve problems with behaviour, sleep, mealtimes, potty training and other challenges that have irritated parents around the world for centuries.
Planet’s Got Talent
Highlighting the most incredible acts from across the globe, from Indonesia to Iceland, Bulgaria to Brazil, and China to Chile, Planet’s Got Talent steers audiences through hilarious, show-stopping, heart-pumping performances.
Ramayan
Based on the ancient Indian Hindu religious epic of the same name, Ramayan tells the story of Rama, an avatar of the Hindu Supreme-God Vishnu, whose wife Sita is abducted by the King of Sri Lanka, Ravana. Thematically, the Ramayan explores human values and the concept of dharma – that which upholds, supports or maintains the regulatory order of the universe.
Returning to OMNI Television
Bollywood Star, Season 2 **OMNI Television Original***
In search of Canada’s next Bollywood sensation, Bollywood Star follows Canadian Bollywood hopefuls around Mumbai on their quest to score a role in a Bollywood film and the opportunity to become Bollywood’s next marvel.
Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition
Once the puck drops in October, OMNI will continue to air Saturday night NHL hockey in Punjabi on Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition.
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OMNI.1 FALL 2015 PREMIERE DATES (Ontario)
All dates are subject to change. All times ET.
Monday, Sept. 14
3:30 p.m. L’Arte Di Cucinare
Sunday, November 1
11:30 a.m. Nos Portugueses
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OMNI.2 FALL 2015 PREMIERE DATES (Ontario)
All dates are subject to change. All times ET.
Saturday, Sept. 5
8 p.m. Bollywood StarÂ
Saturday, Sept. 12
12 p.m. Bollywood Freetime Movie
3:30 p.m. Kitty Talk **NEW – OMNI Television Original**
5 p.m. 24 India **NEW**
9 p.m. Planet’s Got Talent **NEW**
 Sunday, Sept. 13
7 p.m. Glee China **NEW**
8 p.m. Super Cinema Movie
10 p.m. Supernanny China **NEW**
Thursday, Sept. 17
11 p.m. Kama Sutra **NEW – OMNI Television Original**
Saturday, October 10
7 p.m. Hockey Night In Canada: Punjabi Edition
Sunday, October 18
6 p.m. Fashion Girls by Dan **New One-Hour Format**
Monday, November 9
2 p.m. Ramayan **NEW**
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OMNI B.C. FALL 2015 PREMIERE DATES
All dates are subject to change. All times PT.
Saturday, Sept. 5
8 p.m. Bollywood StarÂ
Sunday, Sept. 6
3 p.m. Afro-X **NEW**
Saturday, Sept. 12
11 a.m. Bollywood Freetime Movie
2:30 p.m. Kitty Talk **NEW**
5 p.m. 24 India **NEW**
9 p.m. Planet’s Got Talent **NEW**
 Sunday, Sept. 13
7 p.m. Glee China **NEW**
8 p.m. Super Cinema Movie
10 p.m. Supernanny China **NEW**
 Thursday, Sept. 17
11 p.m. Kama Sutra **NEW – OMNI Television Original**
Saturday, October 10
4 p.m. Hockey Night In Canada: Punjabi Edition
Sunday, October 18
6 p.m. Fashion Girls by Dan **New One-Hour Format**
Monday, November 9
2 p.m. Ramayan **NEW**
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OMNI ALBERTA FALL 2015 PREMIERE DATES
All dates are subject to change. All times MT.
Saturday, Sept. 5
8:30 a.m. Afro-X **NEW**
11 a.m. Parwaaz **NEW**
8 p.m. Bollywood StarÂ
Saturday, Sept. 12
12 p.m. Bollywood Freetime Movie
3:30 p.m. Kitty Talk **NEW – OMNI Television Original**
5 p.m. 24 India **NEW**
9 p.m. Planet’s Got Talent **NEW**
Sunday, Sept. 13
4 p.m. Viet Time TV ** New One-Hour Format**
7 p.m. Glee China
8 p.m. Super Cinema Movie
10 p.m. Supernanny China **NEW**
Thursday, Sept. 17
11 p.m. Kama Sutra **NEW – OMNI Television Original**
Saturday, October 10
5 p.m. Hockey Night In Canada: Punjabi Edition
Sunday, October 18
6 p.m. Fashion Girls by Dan **New One-Hour Format**
Friday, October 30
10:30 a.m. Nos Portugueses **NEW**
Monday, November 9
2 p.m. Ramayan **NEW**
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