Back for more Canadian TV and films

From a media release: As of today, Canadian and world audiences will have a renewed access to memorable Canadian film and TV content from years gone by. Key Canadian audiovisual industry organizations announced the launch of a YouTube channel which provides free access – anytime and anywhere – to a wealth of iconic content in … Continue reading Back for more Canadian TV and films

Link: ‘Frontier’ creators say ‘Game of Thrones’-style chaos coming

From Bill Brioux of The Canadian Press: Link: ‘Frontier’ creators say ‘Game of Thrones’-style chaos coming By his own admission, former “Republic of Doyle” star Allan Hawco is, in terms of casting, not exactly front-tier on “Frontier” — and he wouldn’t have it any other way. The St. John’s-based series about fur trappers and colonial clashes … Continue reading Link: ‘Frontier’ creators say ‘Game of Thrones’-style chaos coming

CBC’s new original comedy series Little Dog announces additional casting

From a media release: CBC, Cameron Pictures and Elemental Pictures today revealed additional casting for the new original comedy series LITTLE DOG (7 x 30). Created by and starring Joel Thomas Hynes (Mary Kills People, Orphan Black, Eyewitness), cast members joining the Ross family include Ger Ryan (The Street, The Man Who Invented Christmas) as … Continue reading CBC’s new original comedy series Little Dog announces additional casting

Rebecca Liddiard, Sharron Matthews and Emmanuel Kabongo join Frankie Drake Mysteries

From a media release: Shaftesbury and CBC today revealed additional casting for new one-hour original drama FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES (11 x 60). Starring Lauren Lee Smith (This Life, The Listener, The L Word) and Chantel Riley (Race, The Lion King) and set in 1920s Toronto, the series follows the adventures of Frankie Drake (Smith) and … Continue reading Rebecca Liddiard, Sharron Matthews and Emmanuel Kabongo join Frankie Drake Mysteries

Orphan Black 505: Writer Jenn Engels on Cosima and Cophine

Spoiler warning: Do not read this article until you have seen Orphan Black Episode 505, “Ease for Idle Millionaires.” “This is what he does, he divides women.” —Cosima In the same Orphan Black episode in which P.T. Westmorland’s (Stephen McHattie) evil plan for Kira (Skyler Wexler) was finally revealed (he wants her eggs!), so was his overall … Continue reading Orphan Black 505: Writer Jenn Engels on Cosima and Cophine