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Orphan Black 505: Cosima makes a disturbing discovery

Much like Episode 503 focused on Alison a couple of weeks ago, this week’s new instalment of Orphan Black spends extra time with Cosima, as she accompanies Delphine to a bizarre dinner at P.T. Westmorland’s mansion and digs into the science behind the Creature in the woods. Meanwhile, Sarah spends some quality time with Kira, which leads to a better understanding of Kira’s special abilities.

Here’s our spoiler-free peek at “Ease for Idle Millionaires,” written by Jenn Engels and directed by Helen Shaver.

Cophine angst
If you thought Delphine getting shot to protect Cosima and the rest of the Leda clones would forever end Cophine’s trust issues, you were sadly mistaken. However…

Cophine romance
…it’s Cophine. Of course they can’t keep their hands off each other.

P.T. throws a dinner party
And Westmorland family values are as twisted as you imagine.

Cosima folllows the science
And finds a disturbing connection between the Creature and Kira.

Orphan Black airs Saturdays at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Space.

Image courtesy of Bell Media.

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Amazing Race Canada, Featured

Comments and queries for the week of July 7

The Amazing Penalty Canada tradition continues! Aaron & Deb seemed fun, kinda a bummer they’re gone already (and such a big part of the preseason promos). YouTube guy’s face when he realized what a tightrope was = priceless. Giver Guys are annoying. Bert & Karen don’t seem like they’ll last but he was smart for using his arms. The other guy sliding on his butt was funny. —DanAmazing

Sensitive Skin is a fabulous show. Unique and funny and honest and sad. I can’t believe it’s been cancelled. There is so much crap on TV, and finally we had a quality series that I looked forward to watching and now it’s gone. They would rather turn out all of those cookie-cutter cop shows that are all the same, but I guess they make more money. That’s what it’s all about these days. I am so disappointed. —Betty

I’m very disappointed in the cancellation of Chopped Canada. It was one of my favourite shows on the Food Network. I’ve watched every episode, tried the options that many of the chefs had used. Why would you cancel such a great show? —Will

I agree with so many of the other commenters here [about You Gotta Eat Here!]. John Catucci is the most genuine and engaging host on Food Network. He’s a likeable and witty character who makes the best of every situation. I don’t mean to bring anybody down, but the hosts for Ginormous Foods and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives are mundane. The concept of Ginormous Foods and the challenges is what entices me to watch but Josh Denny is the reason why I never finish an episode. Catucci is the ideal host and I really wish to continue seeing him on Food Network. —Trish

 

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Dark Matter

Link: Catching Up With Dark Matter’s Jodelle Ferland

From Steve Eramo of SciFi and TV Talk:

Link: Catching Up With Dark Matter’s Jodelle Ferland
“Five is a strong person, but I worry about her, because she has her limits and can only handle so much. For me, it’s been a wonderful acting challenge to play that balance and show that my character is vulnerable, but at the same time I don’t want her to look weak. Five can take care of herself, but things are definitely getting more and more difficult as well as dangerous for her along with the rest of the Raza crew this season.” Continue reading.

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Industry News

CBC original comedy Terrific Women begins streaming July 11

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From a media release:

Set in the saucy seventies, TERRIFIC WOMEN is a new CBC original comedy starring, written, and created by Toronto comedians Sara Hennessey and Stephanie Kaliner who play two clueless – and often inebriated – feminists.

Produced by Aircraft Pictures, the 9-episode series begins streaming Tuesday, July 11 at cbc.ca/watch. TERRIFIC WOMEN follows cocktail-sipping, two-time divorcée Linda Davis (Hennessey) and good-natured, naïve, and pregnant Joy Johansen (Kaliner) as they co-host their own late-night cable access television show. Together, they tackle relevant social issues geared towards the modern woman.

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Industry News

Employable Me to premiere in Canada on AMI-tv on August 11

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From a media release:

Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today that it will air the Canadian edition of Employable Me, a moving documentary series featuring job seekers who are determined to show that having a physical disability or neurological condition shouldn’t make them unemployable.

Produced by Thomas Howe Associates Inc. (THA), the six-part series provides an honest and emotional look at the challenges that individuals of varying abilities face in the job market. Each one-hour episode features two job seekers living with vision loss or a neurological condition such as Tourette Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, Down Syndrome or ADHD.

Throughout the series the cast will focus on their strengths and explore their inherent talents with the help of experts in the medical and employment fields. The journey isn’t always easy but each individual is determined to overcome their challenges, help change employers’ perceptions and land a coveted job that they’re passionate about.

In order to be accessible for individuals living with vision loss, Employable Me features Integrated Described Video, where description is incorporated during the production phase, eliminating the need for a secondary audio track.

Employable Me is produced by THA in partnership with AMI and TVO, and is licensed by all3media international.

The series will air on AMI-tv with back to back episodes on August 11, 18 and 25 at 9 and 10 p.m. ET and PT. The full series will be re-broadcast on September 3 from 3 to 9 p.m. Full episodes of Employable Me will be available online at ami.ca.

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