From the Writers Guild of Canada:
Writers Talking TV – The Next Step
Host Nicole Demerse talks with showrunner Frank van Keeken about his approach to The Next Step, a show for young people based on the lives of a group of dancers at the fictional Next Step Dance Studio. Listen here.
From Melissa Hank of Postmedia:
When Calls the Heart the anti Game of Thrones
Meanwhile, in Canadian television, a handful of series have been priding themselves on their family-friendly focus, exchanging sex scenes for sweetness, and violence for valour. Coincidentally or not, they all feature strong female lead characters. Continue reading.
From Bridget Liszewski of TV Junkies:
Ruby Rose to clash with Zoie Palmer’s android on Dark Matter
If you’re anything like us here at The TV Junkies you can’t get enough of Orange is the New Black’s Season 3 breakout star Ruby Rose. Thankfully we’ll be able to get another look at the Australian actress when she guest stars on the July 24 episode of SyFy/Space Channel’s Dark Matter. Continue reading.
From network episode descriptions:
Amazing Race Canada, CTV – season premiere
Season 3 of the most-watched Canadian television show in history kicks off in one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in North America, Québec City. The 12 teams begin their epic journey in the historic and picturesque city of Old Québec in front of one of the most photographed hotels in the world, the Chateau Frontenac. After their first challenge, teams then travel to Canada’s largest city, Toronto, where they will complete their first roadblock of the season. Right out of the gate, teams will test both their mental and physical abilities, and come face-to-face with their fears.
Rookie Blue, Global – “Integrity Test”
With Oliver still the prime suspect in the bombing of 15’s evidence room, Andy, Dov, Gail, and Nick undertake a risky – and potentially career-ending – plan to prove that Commissioner Alonso Santana is corrupt. Meanwhile, Traci shadows Steve Peck, hoping to calm her fears about his involvement in the bombing.
19-2, CTV – “School”Â
In the stirring Season 2 premiere originally aired on Bravo, the entire squad is embroiled in an intensely tragic school shooting with consequences that profoundly impacts all of their lives.
Before landing his role on the award-winning Battlestar Galactica as Karl ‘Helo’ Agathon, Tahmoh Penikett starred in the final season of the critically acclaimed Canadian series Cold Squad.Listen or download below, or subscribe via iTunes or any other podcast catcher with the TV, eh? podcast feed.
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