From The Connectivist:
Nature Versus Nurture: Q&A With The Creators of Orphan Black
10 years an orphan; the story of how the makers of BBC America’s Orphan Black struggled for a decade to make the show. Continue reading.
From CBC:
Tatiana Maslany talks Orphan Black
On today’s show, Jian speaks to Regina-born actress Tatiana Maslany, who took home the trophy for Best Actress in a Drama at the Critic’s Choice Awards last month for her role(s) in the clone thriller Orphan Black. In the quirky sci-fi TV series, she plays a street-smart British orphan who realizes she has numerous identical versions of herself — subjects of a top-secret, illegal medical experiment. Listen here.
By Martha Marcin for TV, eh?
I’m sick and tired. I’m sick of the food freak shows that brought us the doughnut hamburger and I’m tired of cooking shows that don’t actually show you how to cook anything. Let’s just call it what it is, shall we? Food porn. The key difference being that when I watch Julia Child I don’t wind up shoulder deep in my refrigerator scraping off mouldy cheese with one hand and ordering a pizza with the other. I don’t need to shower the grease along with the shame off of me when I’m done.
I’m not a puritan. I think food porn has its place, and it can be a titillating way to spend a dull Saturday afternoon. I have a problem when it’s my only option – Food Network, I’m looking at you! A little bit of greasy deep fried smut is ok, but if it’s all you watch you have a problem and should seek professional help.
That being said, The Chef’s Domain will not teach you how to cook, but it will inspire you. Each show features a Canadian chef whose focus is on serving ultra local cuisine, in some cases sourced from a 40 km radius (they use 25 miles on the show, but this is Canada, people).
Episode one even had the award-winning head chef of Raymonds in St. John’s, Newfoundland hunting for fresh game meat, diving for scallops and foraging for mushrooms with some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country as the backdrop.
What stands out is the passion of the chefs showcased, their commitment to supporting their local farmers, and their philosophy of taking care of the planet and each other, all while having a little fun.
So where does The Chef’s Domain fit into the gastronomically naughty spectrum? Well they do hit on the trifecta of great food porn. Firstly, there are some seriously sexy shots of local cuisine, but you are just as likely to see some local pigs rooting in their own filth – I guess there is something for every perversion. Secondly, they deliver a passionate story of local chefs and farmers supporting each other and their communities. Thirdly, I was so inspired after watching it that I cycled over to the local farmers market to hunt for mushrooms and the most perfect lacy bunch of string beans I could find.
Verdict: it’s some high end shit.
The Chef’s Domain premieres tonight on Discovery World.Â
From a media release:
Yukon Gold, HISTORY’s number one Canadian documentary series of 2013, begins production on season two this month. Produced by Paperny Entertainment, Yukon Gold is a Canadian original series tracking four mining crews on a modern day gold rush as they scour the harsh land of the midnight sun hoping to strike it rich. Season two of Yukon Gold is slated to premiere on HISTORY in spring 2014.
Season two of Yukon Gold returns to follow the up-and-down lives of the four viewer favourite gold mining crews from around Dawson City, Yukon – “Big†Al McGregor, Bernie Kreft, best friends Ken Foy and Guillaume Brodeur, and Karl Knutson. Remote film crews will be shooting from July until the season freeze-up in early October this year. The series is executive produced by David Paperny, Cal Schumiatcher and Audrey Mehler.
Saving Hope, CTV – “Little Piggies”
It’s a week of defying the odds at Hope Zion Hospital. Alex (Erica Durance) must learn to stick up for herself and not be intimidated by Dawn (Michelle Nolden) in order to work alongside her and perform a minimally invasive heart procedure to save a patient’s life. Meanwhile, Joel (Daniel Gillies) unlocks a mystery to a young girl’s disease, while getting some advice from Charlie (Michael Shanks), who is trying to figure out how to help his comatose patient come back from being a spirit.
Panic Button, Space – “Turn Out the Lights” season finale
In the season finale of Space original reality series PANIC BUTTON, five subjects face their deepest fears. Students Sabrina and Brian face their fear of germs and torture while Sal, a manager, is confronted with his fear of spiders. Restaurant manager Faith is challenged by her fear of being eaten alive, and civil litigator Cecilia tries to survive her terror of confinement. Will they make it to the end, or will they hit their panic button?
XIII, Showcase – “Battlezone” season finale
With the Chinese HEARPE weapon now fully operational, the safety of the world is at stake. XIII, Betty and Barnabis try to destroy HEARPE while XIII.2 attempts to unleash its destructive force – a terrifying array of natural disasters – on the United States. But only one man will triumph and only one man will survive. Making his last stand in the bunker, Carrington contemplates extreme measures.
The Chef’s Domain, Discovery World – series premiere
In the first episode, premiering on July 2 at 8 p.m. EST, Chef Jeremy Charles and sommelier Jeremy Bonia, owners of the award-winning restaurant Raymonds, raise the gastronomic bar in St. John’s, NL. To celebrate the restaurant’s two-year anniversary, the charming duo hunt for fresh game meat, hit the coastal waters for scallops and forage for mushrooms to create a blowout spread. Airing immediately after at 8:30 p.m., the second episode follows Okanagan Chefs Dana Ewart and Cameron Smith of Joy Road Catering as they throw a feast for the local growers and suppliers who have made their company a success. Undaunted by the challenge, the chefs source all but a few ingredients hailing from within a 25-mile radius.
