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Book of Negroes

Link: Actor Stephan James goes big on historical dramas

From Brad Wheeler of the Globe and Mail:

Actor Stephan James goes big on historical dramas
With significant supporting roles in the Oscar-nominated civil rights drama Selma and the CBC mini-series The Book of Negroes, and a starring role in the Jesse Owens biopic Race (set for a 2016 release), you’d think the rising-star Toronto actor Stephan James would be looking for a break from the heavy historical roles, in favour of something fluffy or zany. You’d be wrong, he tells us. Continue reading.

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Open Heart

Link: Talking with the Exec-Producer of ‘Open Heart,’ An Immersive Experience for All Ages

From Anne Easton of the New York Observer:

Talking with the Exec-Producer of ‘Open Heart,’ An Immersive Experience for All Ages
Barckert explains the genesis of the show, saying, “While I was a writer on Degrassi, the studio behind that show was looking to start a new show that was not centered around a school the way Degrassi is. The idea come up that a hospital might be a great place to set the show, but a hospital might also seem like a weird place to find teens, so we had to work out why would they be there and what would be the trials and tribulations that they’d face in that setting, so when I came onboard the project we sort of had to find what those things would be. Then, the idea for a really intricate family drama with a mystery came out. At that point, we knew we wanted to mesh these ideas together into one show, so we did just that and created this sort of hybrid series that’s family drama and mystery all rolled into one.” Continue reading.

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19-2

Link: 19-2 star Adrian Holmes talks ‘intense’ school shooting premiere

From Melissa Hank of O.Canada.com:

Bravo’s elegant and tense police drama 19-2 returns for its second season Monday with a school shooting episode that was both emotionally and technically demanding to film. The premiere, titled School, contains countless casualties (most of them students) and a 13-minute single-camera tracking shot that’s a tour de force.

19-2, which is based on a French-Canadian TV series and is set in Montreal, has been praised by critics and drew an average of nearly 200,000 viewers per episode in its first season. It centres on hardened beat cop Nick Barron (Adrian Holmes) and his new partner Ben Chartier (Jared Keeso). Continue reading.

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Uncategorized

Link: Sex, Fame & Murder: Scary And Compelling

From Jim Bawden:

There’s a lot of anticipation involved in the compelling new documentary Sex, Fame & Murder which premieres Friday night at 8 on Investigation Discovery.

Originally set to air last August the documentary was suddenly pulled when the broadcaster was slapped with a publication ban that also got it withdrawn from the Montreal World Film Festival.

Well, now the ban has been lifted and the trial of Luka Magnotta is over with Magnotta convicted of first degree murder. Continue reading.

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Scott Brothers turn the tables on themselves for Property Brothers at Home

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From a media release:

Corus Entertainment’s W Network brings fans an all-new mini-series starring the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, with the premiere of Property Brothers at Home (4 x 60’). Fans can follow Drew and Jonathan as they take on their own Las Vegas home renovation project.Property Brothers at Home premieres Tuesday, February 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

In Property Brothers at Home, the Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott embark on their biggest challenge yet: completing a massive renovation of their Las Vegas home just in time for the Scott family reunion. Viewers can take an up-close look into the lives of W Network’s biggest renovation and real estate superstars as they take on their most difficult clients — themselves.

Episode 1: The Main House premieres Tuesday, February 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

Jonathan and Drew Scott have only six months to tackle a whole house reno, inside and out, of the property they share in Las Vegas before they host the big Scott Family Reunion. First up is a stunning interior makeover of their 5,000 square foot home.

Episode 2: The Pool, Pool House and Movie Theatre premieres Tuesday, February 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

Jonathan and Drew Scott completely transform their barren backyard by installing an infinity pool, hot tub, and an outdoor theatre as part of a whole house reno before they host the big Scott Family Reunion.

Episode 3: The Fun Zone premieres Tuesday, March 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

No party is complete without some ‘fun zones’ so Jonathan and Drew Scott install a basketball court, a putting green and an outdoor dining area for family to enjoy. The brothers have to keep in mind all of their property renovations need to be completed before they host the big Scott Family Reunion.

Episode 4: The Guest House premieres Tuesday, March 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

Jonathan and Drew Scott build a two bedroom, two bathroom guest house in their backyard for their Mom and Dad to enjoy during their stay for the Scott Family Reunion.

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