From Cassandra Szklarski of The Canadian Press:
Learning to fly in new Space action series ‘Killjoys’
There’s a steep learning curve to playing a spaceship-flying hero on a sci-fi show, say the stars of the new Space drama “Killjoys.†Aaron Ashmore, Hannah John-Kamen and Luke Macfarlane say their stints on the action series involved martial arts training to pull off fight sequences and a trip to Fan Expo to get a taste of their target audience. Continue reading.
From Dana Gee of The Province:
Sasso happy to flee L.A. for CBC’s Fool Canada
Attention TV/film producers, if you’re shooting your project in Canada, actor Will Sasso wants you to give him a call. “When there’s some interest for me to do something in Canada, and I probably shouldn’t say this, but I’m already 50, 75 per cent there,†said Sasso, who grew up in Ladner but has spent the last almost 20 years living and working out of L.A. Continue reading.
From a media release:
As announced on CTV’s THE SOCIAL this afternoon, the final round of teams for CTV’s THE AMAZING RACE CANADA were revealed for the upcoming third season.
Up from 11 teams last season, a total of 12 teams will race to win more than $1 million dollars in prizes and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA.
The 12 teams who will compete in the THE AMAZING RACE CANADA are:
In the end, only one team can win THE AMAZING RACE CANADA and receive the life-changing grand prize valued at close to $1 million dollars, which includes “gas for life†from Petro-Canada, a $250,000 cash payout, the opportunity to fly for a year anywhere Air Canada flies worldwide in Business Class, plus two Chevrolet Colorado Trucks – the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year. Teams are also competing for special pit stop prizes courtesy of Air Canada and Petro-Canada, to be revealed during the broadcasts.
The third season of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is back with brand new teams and fresh, exciting, nail-biting challenges. Canada’s most-watched television series on record now has 12 teams, meaning more action, more challenges, and more at stake as the racers travel across Canada in the hopes of being the first team to cross the finish line. Hosted by Olympic champion and Canadian hero Jon Montgomery (@jonmonty), Season 2 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA garnered four 2015 Canadian Screen Award wins including Best Reality/Competition Program or Series. Viewers are encouraged to follow @AmazingRaceCDA and stay tuned to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Facebook page for updates.
From network episode descriptions:
Balletlujah , CBC
Balletlujah celebrates the music of one of Canada`s most iconic artists, k.d. lang, and follows the creation of a ballet based on her work.
Between, City – “End of the Rope”
Although the power is back in Pretty Lake, there is still no communication with the outside world. Adam’s (Jesse Carere) search for answers leads him to the prison where he must scramble to save his own life. Meanwhile, Wiley (Jennette McCurdy) and Pat (Jim Watson) try to break into the pharmacy to help an infected Creeker girl, but their escape leads to a horrible accident.
Rookie Blue, Global – “A Real Gentleman”
When Traci is a no-show for her first raid, 15 Division fears the notorious gun dealer they’re after has kidnapped her. But when Andy realizes that the serial rapist who was never caught is back, it’s all hands on deck to find Traci – while Traci faces off with her captor and tries to escape before it’s too late.
Reelside, TMN – episode 3
This episode catches Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen in LA on the set of big-budget comedy Neighbors and at the premiere of their more personal project, This is the End. On the crux of the next big step forward in their careers, they share their journey from Canadian boys to making it big in Hollywood. Meanwhile, the pair guide rising talent Matt Bass through an endless string of rejections.
The Liquidator, OLN – “The Right Combination”
Jeff hits the jackpot on a load of damage-claim items from a delivery warehouse, but will he be able to sneak the best items onto his own truck before the buyer arrives? And selling to a loud Italian customer turns out to be an exercise in frustration.
From a media release:
The DGC is delighted to announce the 2015 DGC Awards nominees. Selected from over 250 submissions, the nominees in 19 categories represent a cross section of the industry’s outstanding talent working in the screen-based industry. The Awards will be presented at the annual Gala on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at The Carlu in Toronto. Hosted by Arisa Cox and Seán Cullen with special guests soon to be announced, the 14th edition of the DGC Awards promises to be a big one. The evening will feature a special Nominees’ reception prior to the Gala.
Best Direction, Television Series
John Fawcett, Orphan Black
Podz, 19-2
Helen Shaver, Orphan Black
Kari Skogland, Vikings
Best Television Movie/Mini-Series
Bomb Girls: Facing the Enemy
Kept Woman
The Book of Negroes, Episode 1
Trigger Point
