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TV, eh? interview – ZOS: Zone of Separation

My interview with executive producer/writer Malcolm MacRury and actors Enrico Colantoni and Rick Roberts:

  • In ZOS: Zone of Separation, Even Peace Is Hell
    “This is a story that could take place in Toronto, it could take place in New Orleans. All you have to do is shut the water off for a month and see what happens. This is in the heart of Europe. It’s supposed to be civilization. And it broke down into tribal religious violence, same way Belfast did. That’s why it’s important to tell the story now. We simplified it, too: it’s Christians and Muslims. Well, open the newspapers. That’s the debate all around the world right now.” Read more.

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In the news: Natalie Brown of Sophie on fashion, humanitarian work

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From Ben Kaplan of the National Post:

  • sophie 08 2If you wear orange shoes in a forest, will anybody see?
    “Brown is becoming fashion flexible for a good reason. On Feb. 8, she’ll travel with Médecins du Monde and a group of engineers, GPs and nurses to the sugar plantations of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Her job there is to help set up and promote self-sustaining AIDS-prevention centres for people living and working without health care.” Read more.
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In the news: Wild Roses doesn’t impress Calgarians

From Jeremy Klaszus of ffwd:

  • Mechanical bulls and Home on the Range
    “When you hear CBC-TV is airing a new drama set in Calgary, you hope it’s a good show. The Ceeb describes Wild Roses as a ‘Shakespearean’ story about two families that clash over ‘land, love and loyalty.’ That description makes you a tad suspicious. Then you see the full-page newspaper advertisement for the show: ‘Oil. Greed. Betrayal. Lust. Welcome to the new west.’ And you think: uh oh. This is going to be bad.” Read more.
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In the news: Paul Christie of Wild Roses

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From Amanda Hu of the University of Calgary Gauntlet:

  • Drama utilizes Calgary’s best aspects
    “Sex, Shakespearean archetypes and big oil are meeting up in a new series on the CBC premiering Jan. 6. Filmed in Calgary, Wild Roses revamps a classic tale: two high-class families are feuding for ultimate power, making for a dramatic mix of emotions and domineering. After finishing the first season, one of the show’s actors, Paul Christie, reflects on some of the hurdles the creative team faced in Roses’ creation.” Read more.
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