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Link: Screenwriter Nicole Demerse’s wild imagination
From Ground Report:
From Live Action to Animation Screenwriter Nicole Demerse’s Wild Imagination Pulls Us In
Nicole Demerse’s wild imagination has been a driving force in the success of a long list of television shows over the last 14 years including Degrassi: The Next Generation, Team Galaxy, Totally Spies!, the Total Drama franchise, The Saddle Club, 6Teen, Ruby Gloom, Martin Mystery, Pecola and many more. Continue reading.
Link: Kids in the Hall could return to screen, says Bruce McCulloch
From Melissa Hank of Postmedia:
Kids in the Hall could return to screen, says Bruce McCulloch
The Kids in the Hall might become men on the screen once again. So says Bruce McCulloch, a member of the landmark Canadian comedy troupe. Continue reading.
The Curse of Oak Island season 3 premieres November 15
From a media release:
Mysterious island fortune drives dangerously deep dig on History
- Third Season of The Curse of Oak Island Premieres Sunday November 15th at 10pm ET/PT
Deep below the surface of the elusive Oak Island, located off the coast of Nova Scotia, lies a mysterious fortune that has captivated treasure hunters for more than two centuries. This fall, The Curse of Oak Island promises the deepest search to date with dangerous explorations, new theories and ground-breaking discoveries. Following the second season’s success as HISTORY’s #1 series last fall, the new, 13-episode season of The Curse of Oak Island premieres Sunday, November 15 at 10pm ET/PT.
Dating back to 1795, just after the piracy era, the treasure hunt on Oak Island began when three boys discovered a man-made hole, now dubbed the “money pitâ€, which revealed intriguing artifacts. Since then, many people have attempted to uncover the mysterious treasure but all have left empty-handed. The island is also said to enforce a prophecy that declares seven people must die before the treasure is found. Six treasure hunters have already lost their lives in the search and, for new explorers, the hunt is more perilous than ever before.
This season, brothers Rick and Marty Lagina are determined to solve the island’s secrets despite the notorious curse and evidence of deadly booby-traps looming large. With new experts on their team and the latest high-tech equipment, the brothers are set to launch an unprecedented dig in the “money pit†and surrounding areas to solve the 220-year-old mystery. Legend has it that the island holds anything from buried pirate treasure to priceless religious artifacts, but how deep are the brothers willing to go before they find what lies beneath?
To catch up on The Curse of Oak Island, tune-in to a marathon of the first two seasons on Saturday, November 14th beginning at 10am ET/7am PT. Visit history.ca for full cast biographies, videos and web exclusives.
Link: Canada looks to sell its TV shows to the world at MIPCOM in Cannes
From Bill Brioux in the Globe and Mail:
Canada looks to sell its TV shows to the world at MIPCOM in Cannes
There is a strong Canadian presence at MIPCOM, with pavilions representing both Canada and Quebec leaving large footprints on the floor of the multi-level convention centre. Popular shows such as “Murdoch Mysteries,” “Just for Laughs” and “Rookie Blue” are competing with the best the world has to offer. The new CBC drama “The Romeo Section” was hyped on a giant billboard right across from the marketplace. Continue reading.