Masterchef Canada auditions announced

From a media release:

MASTERCHEF CANADA Open Casting Call Auditions August 10 and 11 in Toronto

  • Amateur Chefs invited to apply in person at the MASTERCHEF CANADA Open Casting Call on August 10 and 11 in Toronto
  • Online application extended to end of Open Casting Call at CTV.ca/MasterChefCanada

CTV and Proper Television announced today that Canadians are invited to apply for its new competition series MASTERCHEF CANADA in person at an Open Casting Call in Toronto at 7 a.m. ET on August 10 and 11, 2013. Online applications are also now being accepted until the end of the MASTERCHEF CANADA Open Casting Call on Sunday, August 11 at 11:59 p.m. ET at CTV.ca/MasterChefCanada. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with MASTERCHEF CANADA producers in cities across Canada.

For the MASTERCHEF CANADA Open Casting Call, amateur chefs can bring one prepared dish to the InterContinental Hotel at 225 Front St. W at 7 a.m. ET on August 10 and 11, 2013. There will be time to plate the dish but no kitchen facilities or plating supplies provided. All dishes will be tasted at room temperature and applicants must be able to carry everything they need into the audition room. Food will be judged for taste, plating, creativity, skill, and food knowledge. Potential hopefuls can visit CTV.ca/MasterChefCanada and follow the links for full casting details and FAQs.

MASTERCHEF CANADA provides an opportunity for Canadian amateur chefs to develop their culinary skills as they compete for the MASTERCHEF CANADA title. In keeping with the MASTERCHEF format, the contestants will face individual and team-based cooking challenges, which result in one or more home cooks being eliminated each week, until finally Canada’s first MASTERCHEF is crowned. The Canadian version of the internationally acclaimed series MASTERCHEF is slated for a winter 2014 debut on CTV.

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My Pet’s Gone Viral premieres August 20 on Animal Planet

From a media release:

Animal Planet’s Funniest Home Videos! Canadian Original Series MY PET’S GONE VIRAL Spotlights the Funniest, Fuzziest, and Furriest Online Stars, Premiering August 20

  • Canadian original features hilarious pet video clips that have gone viral online, registering millions of views
  • The #MyPetsGoneViral experience continues online on Animal Planet’s Twitter

viralpetAnimal Planet’s MY PET’S GONE VIRAL is the perfect summer treat! The Canadian original series premieres Tuesday, August 20 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and spotlights cute-as-can-be behind-the-scenes stories about now-famous pets – and their owners – who star in the world’s most ridiculously entertaining and popular internet videos. Some videos show pets doing impressive tricks, some are overwhelmingly funny, many are irresistibly cute, and some even capture a unique pet moment.

In each episode of the eight-part series, viewers spend a fun day with pet stars and their owners. Like any celebrity, find out the most interesting and loveable things about these pets, why the owners decided to make the video, and how the video has changed their lives.

MY PET’S GONE VIRAL highlights include:

Doberman Puppy Scared – 11 million clicks
Tessa, a one-year-old Doberman, is scared of a squeaky rubber toy.

Linus, The Boxer Loves His Baby – 30 million clicks
People think Linus looks scary, but he is a big softie when it comes to his infant sidekick!

Seeing my dog the day I got back from Afghanistan – 17 million clicks
Heart-felt and heart-warming story of a major stationed with Canadians in Kandahar.

Denver the Guilty Dog – 30 million clicks
Someone ate the kitty treats, but who’s the culprit?

Henri Le Chat Noir – 8 million clicks
This award-winning, French speaking existential feline stars in a series of noir comedies.

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Canadian scifi gaining attention

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From Sean Sullivan of The Gauntlet:

Screen Time: Why we should be excited about Canadian television
Two years ago, if I listed off my favourite shows, not one of them would have been Canadian. As a Canadian, I would still have rather watched American television than Canadian television. But that has changed recently. A handful of Canadian shows have been getting attention, two science fiction shows in particular.
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The Next Step season 2 begins production

From a media release:

Temple Street Productions and Family Channel announce start of principal photography on season 2 of The Next Step

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Temple Street Productions Inc. (Temple Street) and Family Channel announced today that principal photography has begun on the second season of break out reality-style series, The Next Step. The serialized tween drama is created by Frank van Keeken, creator of the hit Temple Street series Wingin’ It, which also airs on Family Channel and Disney XD.

In addition to the 30 half-hour episodes on the channel, extra content will appear on Family.ca including, The Next Step Aftershow web series featuring exclusive character interviews and behind-the-scenes footage and commentary on the series’ storylines.

Season two of The Next Step follows the lives of an elite group of dancers at The Next Step Dance Studio as they attempt to win at the highest levels of competition. But it takes a lot more than proper technique to be successful; the A-Troupe needs to learn to work together and accept everyone for who they are, if they truly want to win as a team.

The Next Step stars: Victoria Baldesarra as Michelle; Alexandra Beaton as Emily; Brittany Raymond as Riley; Trevor Tordjman as James; Isaac Lupien as Eldon; Lamar Johnson as West; Brennan Clost as Daniel; Jennifer Pappas as Chloe; Bree Wasylenko as Miss Kate; Samantha Grecchi as Stephanie; Tamina Pollack-Paris as Tiffany; and So You Think You Can Dance Canada season four winner Jordan Clark as Giselle. A national casting search found new cast members Zac Vran, who plays Hunter, someone from Michelle’s past; and Taveeta Szymanowicz as Thalia, a new studio member.

The remaining episodes from season one will debut on Family Channel this fall, culminating with the epic competition taking place at the regional championship.

Commissioned by Family Channel, The Next Step is produced by Temple Street and is executive produced by Frank van Keeken (Wingin’ It, Kids in the Hall, Billable Hours), Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier (Orphan Black, Being Erica, Wingin’ It). BBC Worldwide handles the international rights to the series. The Next Step is also produced with the financial assistance from The Shaw Rocket Fund.

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New Thursday: Rookie Blue

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Rookie Blue, Global – “Skeletons”
When the investigation of a missing girl is linked to a convicted murderer who has a past with 15 Division, it’s all hands on deck. Detective Luke Callaghan comes in to help bring the copycat abductor to justice and bring the missing girl home safely. While most of the officers are out looking for witnesses, Luke and Chris discover that the imprisoned convict himself may prove to be a useful ally in the investigation. Meanwhile, Gail is forced to confront her worst fear in order to help solve the case, pushing her recent infidelity into the harsh light of day. Back at 15, Traci is assigned to Guns and Gangs Division and must work with Steve Peck. Her emotional response to this specific case pushes her to realize that she must let go of the past and try to get over Jerry Barber. Meanwhile, Swarek and Andy work together to locate the copycat – coming face-to-face with their unspoken past and the real reason for their breakup.

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