Prior to becoming a television critic and owner of TV, Eh?, Greg David was a critic for TV Guide Canada, the country's most trusted source for TV news. He has interviewed television actors, actresses and behind-the-scenes folks from hundreds of television series from Canada, the U.S. and internationally. He is a podcaster, public speaker, weekly radio guest and educator, and past member of the Television Critics Association.
Interview: Michelle Lovretta, creator of SyFy’s ‘Killjoys’
“Ripley may have been my first iconic space heroine, but Dutch was never a white woman in my head, and I think I owe her inspiration to some of the amazing (and far too rare) black and biracial female action heroes we’ve had on screen.  Three characters in particular have stuck with me over the years: Angela Bassett as Mace in Strange Days; Zoe Saldana in Colombiana; and the incredible Naomie Harris in 28 Days Later. I’m pretty sure my admiration of Harris is why Dutch always had an accent in my head … which is why I pushed us to search the U.K. … which is how we found the incredible Hannah John-Kamen.” Continue reading.
Dark Matter’s Jodelle Ferland on Five’s upcoming “Moment in the Spotlight”
“Five really appreciates the fact that people are starting to consider her an important part of the crew because she is kind of overlooked in the beginning. People know that she can open doors or help with tech, but people don’t realize how much potential she has, and she actually can help a lot of people if given the chance. I think she really appreciates that people are starting to notice her more and accept her as part of the crew even though she’s different.” Continue reading.
Corus Entertainment’s W Network announced today the start of production on a new spin-off of the hit franchise Love It or List It. Produced by Big Coat Productions, in association with W Network, Love It or List It Vacation Homes (13×60) features a series of unique vacation homes and breath-taking vistas in and around Ontario and British Columbia. Hosts, designer Dan Vickery(HGTV’s Design Star) and realtor Elisa Goldhawke will face off against each other, armed with their list of “must-haves†to sway the vacation homeowners final decision to either keep their renovated property or sell. Production begins on Love It or List It Vacation Homes at the end of August and the series is scheduled to air in Spring 2016 on W Network.
In Love It or List It Vacation Homes, the homeowner’s love affair with their vacation property has fizzled and they are faced with the dilemma of whether they should love it or list it. And so begins the rivalry between designer and realtor. It’s up to creative designer Dan, to renovate and re-design the homeowners’ current vacation property so that they will “love it†and stay. Whereas fearless realtor Elisa must pull out all the stops to find the homeowners a beautiful new vacation property that checks all the boxes on their wish list, persuading them to “list it†and put their current property on the market.
While showcasing unique architectural designs and fantastic real estate properties, each episode takes the viewers on an emotional roller coaster ride as Dan and Elisa battle it out for the homeowners’ allegiance. Dan will have to overcome the hidden surprises that come with every reno and deliver a breathtaking transformation. Meanwhile, Elisa will have to do everything in her power to find a beautiful vacation home for clients with high expectations and zero tolerance for failure. Whether Dan has to deal with a septic tank calamity or Elisa has to track down that perfect waterfront location, each episode ends with that all important question – will they love it or list it?
About Realtor/Co-Host Elisa Goldhawke:
Originally from Nottingham, England, Elisa immigrated with her family to the United States in the 1990s and moved to Canada in 2006. Happily residing in Southern Ontario, Elisa has been practicing real estate in the beautiful areas surrounding Toronto for the past six years.
As a top realtor, Elisa is committed to making the real estate experience as effortless as possible, for first time buyers to experienced investors. Elisa finds clients are drawn to her “love of life†attitude and the boundless energy she brings to every real estate transaction. Elisa won’t rest until her clients are completely satisfied.
She’s an animal lover who considers walking her German Shepherd “Ramsey†her “zen timeâ€. Elisa also loves to sing and is ready to break into song any time she can talk friends into a night of karaoke.
About Designer/Co-Host Dan Vickery:
Born and raised on a farm in Portland, Oregon, Dan arrived in Los Angeles, California with a hands-on work ethic, a degree in architecture and a love of design. As an interior designer, Dan and his design company have successfully transformed residential and commercial spaces in LA for the past six years.
Dan finds design inspiration everywhere, but as a former “farm boyâ€, he especially loves the abundance of texture, colour and beauty found in nature. This LA lad is never so happy as when he can roll up his sleeves and turn raw elements into works of art. Dan’s clients love the fact that he always goes the extra mile to ensure their total satisfaction with his finished design. Dan was a former contestant on HGTV’s Design Star and Design Star All Stars in the U.S.
Almost every week of this season, I’ve remarked at how difficult The Amazing Race Canada challenges have been. It’s made for some pretty compelling footage, but after this week and last I have to wonder: did the producers make things too hard?
For the second week in a row—this time in Saskatoon—more than one team chose to take penalties rather than stick with the challenge at hand. And in the case of Neil and Kristin, it meant they were eliminated. I may make a similar decision in the heat of the moment—after frustration or thirst has set in—but from the safety of my couch I’d rather keep going rather than rely on other teams to stumble along the way.
One need only look as far as Ope and Simi for proof of that. Rather than team up with the other pairs at the airport to work out the 25-hour flight formula, they figured it out themselves. Rather than get frustrated with each other, they played cheerleader. The result? They came in second-to-last place and continue, proving to the other Racers that they’re a team to contend with.
Meanwhile, birthday boy Brent and his brother Sean celebrated the big day with a first-place spot. The siblings smartly played their Express Pass to skip the flight-time challenge and dry-heaved their way to the mat in front of Jon Montgomery. This was Brent and Sean’s first-ever top spot, though not for lack of trying. They gamely soldier on, scoring consistent Top 5 finishes.
As for Gino and Jesse, the Race‘s strongest duo to date blew through this Leg’s tests with flying colours and placed second to Brent and Sean.
Here’s how the teams finished this Leg:
Brent and Sean (used the Express Pass)
Gino and Jesse
Dujean and Leilani (penalty)
Brian and Cynthia
Nick and Matt
Simi and Ope
Neil and Kristin (penalty, eliminated)
Notes and quotes
“I gotta take off my shoes to count past 10.” — Brian
I wanted to hear more of Ope’s story about wanting to be a pilot.
Cynthia and Brian’s plan to have more fun sure backfired, didn’t it?
The Amazing Race Canada airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.
Showcase, the #1 Canadian Specialty Entertainment Network of the summer* is launching its critically acclaimed lineup of Fall shows with a massive pre-linear, multi-platform sampling opportunity for the premiere episodes of three highly anticipated series. The premiere episode of Mr. Robot is available now, exclusively on ETCanada.com and Showcase.ca, before being made available on over a dozen platforms alongside the premiere episodes for the final seasons of two fan-favourite Canadian original series, Continuum and Lost Girl, beginning August 21.
Mr. Robot’s premiere episode is available now on ETCanada.com and Showcase.ca. On August 21, the premiere episodes for the final seasons of Showcase’s award-winning original series, Continuum and Lost Girl, join Mr. Robot on 13 media platforms. These platforms include Shaw Media digital properties: Action-tv.ca,ETCanada.com, MyLifetimeTV.ca, Slice.ca, Showcase.ca, GlobalTV.com, and the Global Go App; on iTunes, YouTube, set-top box with most major television providers through Global On Demand and Showcase On Demand, the accompanying online portal for Showcase On Demand, and with Canadian streaming service,shomi (available August 25).
Videos expire on all platforms on Thursday, September 3 at 11:59pm ET. Prior to the broadcast premieres of new episodes, viewers can also catch up on Showcase’s hit originals Continuum (Season 1-3) and Lost Girl(Season 1-4) exclusively on shomi. Watch the first half of Lost Girl’s fifth and final season only on Showcase.ca.
Fall 2015 Premieres
-       Mr. Robot Season 1 (10×60) premieres Friday, September 4 at 10pm ET/PT
-       Continuum Season 4 (6×60) premieres Friday, September 4 at 9pm ET/PT
-       Lost Girl Season 5B (8×60) special premiere times on Sunday, September 6 at 9pm ET/9:30pm PT. September 13 onwards, Lost Girl airs Sundays at 9pmET/PT
Series Info
Mr. Robot is a techno thriller that follows Elliot (Rami Malek, The Pacific), a young programmer, who works as a cyber-security engineer by day and as a vigilante hacker by night. Elliot finds himself at a crossroad when the mysterious leader of an underground hacker group (Christian Slater, The Adderall Diaries) recruits him to destroy the firm he is paid to protect. Compelled by his personal beliefs, Elliot struggles to resist the chance to take down the multinational CEOs he believes are running (and ruining) the world. This contemporary and culturally resonant drama also stars Portia Doubleday, Carly Chaikin and Martin Wallström. Showcase presents the Canadian series premiere of Mr. Robot on Friday, September 4 at 10pm ET/PT.
In the fourth and final season of the hit Canadian original series Continuum, Kiera Cameron (Rachel Nichols) and the mysterious time traveler, Brad Tonkin (Ryan Robbins) must battle the Future Soldiers who arrived in a flash of light in the last moments of season three. Meanwhile, Kiera’s alliance with the remaining members of Liber8 challenges her relationship with both Carlos (Victor Webster) and Alec (Erik Knudsen). Kiera must also face off against Kellog (Stephen Lobo), who is using every option available to him to become the ruler of a dark future built in his image. Ultimately Kiera is put to the test when the dream of potentially reuniting with her family is reignited. Showcase presents the broadcast premiere of Continuum’s final season on Friday, September 4 at 9pm ET/PT.
Lost Girl ramps up for its final #FAEwell with the last eight episodes from one of Canadian television’s most popular original supernatural dramas. Over five seasons, Lost Girl has told the story of supernatural seductress, Bo (Anna Silk), a tough yet loveable Succubus who feeds off sexual energy. Since realizing she is part of the Fae, creatures of legend and folklore living among humans, Bo has forged her own path between the human and Fae worlds, while embarking on a mission to unlock the secrets of her origin. In the blow-out final episodes, Bo is desperate to stop the Ancients who are hell bent on wiping out all of Human and Faekind. Bo’s thrilling final journey brings her face-to-face with her greatest foe yet. Showcase presents the broadcast premiere of Lost Girl’s final eight episodes on Sunday, September 6 at 9pm ET/9:30pm PT.
Showcase is celebrating its Fall slate of critically acclaimed dramas and thrillers at this year’s 2015 Fan Expo Canada, running September 3-6, 2015 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Showcase 2015 Fan Expo Canada Screening Schedule
Thursday, September 3:Â Continuum, Season 4, Episode 2
Friday, September 4: Mr. Robot, Season 1, Episode 2
Saturday, September 5: Lost Girl, Season 5B, Episode 2
Sunday, September 6: Haven, Season 5B, Episode 1
