From Henry A. Otero of TV Fanatic:
Link: Killjoys creator talks world-building, payoffs and her robot arm girl
“Development is my first love. That’s where it’s just me alone, in the room, coming up with the world itself and the internal rules. It’s the first time I meet the characters. I’m always the first person to meet them, obviously. That feels like this wonderful creative privilege.” Continue reading.
From a media release:
Leading global content creation company Bristow Global Media Inc. (BGM), announced today that production is underway on CBC’s recently announced docu-drama series CANADA: THE STORY OF US. Based on the internationally successful format created by Nutopia, the 10 X 60-minute series is shooting until July 22 and will air exclusively on CBC in 2017 as part of the national public broadcaster’s robust lineup of original programming commissioned to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary.
The epic adventure history series tells the extraordinary tale of the people, places and events that shaped Canada, including the stories of Indigenous peoples and immigrants, pioneers and rule breakers, and scientists and entrepreneurs who forged a nation in a vast and harsh land. The series will combine fact-based drama with stunning CGI animation, and feature interviews with prominent Canadians.
John English, renowned Canadian historian and acclaimed author, and Gerald McMaster, curator, author, artist and Indigenous Studies educator, are the primary consultants on the series, with several notable Canadian scholars also providing historical expertise including Margaret MacMillan, Tim Cook and Rick Hill among others.
CANADA: THE STORY OF US is executive produced by Julie Bristow and Claire Adams with Marlo Miazga and Janice Tufford as co-executive producers for BGM as well as, Jane Root, Ben Goold and Phil Craig for Nutopia. The STORY OF US format has aired in Australia, the U.K. and the U.S.
From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
Link: Killjoys’ Aaron Ashmore & Luke Macfarlane tease upcoming rift
“She enjoys letting D’avin get the shit kicked out of him. He’s definitely the guy that gets punched in the face a lot, gets goop blasted in his face and he ends up in a lot of bathtubs filled with things. He’s not as poor at integrating socially, but he certainly takes his fair share of hits. Michelle really relishes beating D’avin up a bit, but I enjoy it too.” Continue reading.Â
From Kelly Townsend of The TV Junkies:
Link: Dark Matter: Jeff Teravainen on playing Lieutenant Anders
“Anders really cares about Six. It’s really pained him to see what’s going on, but at the end of the day Anders believes 100 per cent in what he’s doing. I think he’s a very good guy, he’s got all the right principles checked off, it’s just that unfortunately the world they live in is very convoluted.” Continue reading.
From a media release:
Global independent studio Entertainment One (eOne), Big Light Productions, Sienna Films, and Wildcats Productions, in partnership with leading broadcasters Global (Canada), TF1 (France), CBS (US), and RTL (Germany) announce that production has begun in Toronto on the riveting new original drama Ransom. The 13-episode series starring Luke Roberts (Black Sails, Wolf Hall, Game of Thrones) as expert hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont is also set to film in Francethis fall.
Joining the cast as Beaumont’s team are Tony Award-nominated Sarah Greene (Penny Dreadful, Burnt) as Maxine Carlson, a young newcomer eager to prove herself; Brandon Jay McLaren (Graceland, The Killing, Chicago Fire) as Oliver Yates, a psychological profiler; and Nazneen Contractor (Heroes Reborn, Covert Affairs, 24) as ex-cop Zara Hallam.
Ransom follows crisis and hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont (Roberts), whose team is brought in to save lives when no one else can. Eric understands criminals better than they do, and uses his insight into human behaviour to resolve the most difficult kidnap and ransom cases. Despite the stakes, Eric refuses to resort to violence, even when confronted by some of the most dangerous criminals in the world. While Eric’s considerable powers of manipulation make him the best at what he does professionally, they often complicate his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Is Eric being himself, or who he needs to be in order to get what he wants? It’s often hard to tell the difference.
Ransom is inspired by the professional experiences of distinguished crisis negotiator Laurent Combalbert. Laurent Combalbert and his partner, Marwan Mery, are among the top negotiators in the world. They travel the globe to help multinational corporations and governmental agencies with complex negotiations and conflict resolution.
Ransom is created by David Vainola (Diamonds, Combat Hospital) and Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files, The Man in the High Castle). The series is executive produced by Spotnitz, Jennifer Kawaja, and Julia Sereny via their Sienna Films banner; and Valerie Pechels and Odile McDonald of Wildcats Productions, who also brought the IP on which the show is inspired. Ransom has been co-developed by TF1 and Corus Entertainment Inc., with the participation of the Centre National du Cinema et de l’Image Animé in France as well as Canada Media Fund, and will be produced with the financial assistance of the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.
