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Profile of Bomb Girls’ Antonio Cupo

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By Tyler Orton of the Tri-City News:

  • Coquitlam native off to Hollywood
    Appearing in European films and starring in one of Italy’s biggest TV shows was a tremendous experience, but Cupo says returning to Canada was meant to be. Within days of coming home he was cast in Global’s Bomb Girls. Airing Wednesdays at 8 p.m., the dramatic mini-series follows a group of Canadian women working at a munitions factory during the Second World War. Read more.
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Ali Liebert of Bomb Girls inspired by “James Dean, Bette Davis and Katherine Hepburn”

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From Trish Bendix of AfterEllen:

  • An interview with Ali Liebert of “Bomb Girls
    Canadian show Bomb Girls is all about the women, which is likely why it’s been such a big hit with gay women. But there’s also the character of Betty McRae, a Rosie the Riveter type with a confident swagger that noticeably sets her apart from her more feminine counterparts. Ali Liebert plays Betty, the tough-talking, take-no-crap from her male peers bombmaker who seems to soften only in the presence of her co-worker Kate (Charlotte Hegele). Read more.
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New tonight: Bomb Girls, Dragons’ Den, Republic of Doyle, Blackstone, Gastown Gamble

Bomb Girls, Global – “Armistice”
Lorna struggles with her feelings for Marco. Meanwhile, a confrontation over infidelity between Gladys and James comes to a head.

Dragons’ Den, CBC
A group of entrepreneurs are putting up their own barriers in the Den; a shakable pancake powder mixes things up; and a clean pitch gets a little messy. Plus a specialty clothing line tries to net a Dragon deal.

Republic of Doyle, CBC – “Rusted Steele”
Novelist Garrison Steele returns, hiring the Doyles to track down the love of his life. On the homefront, the Doyles get a new houseguest who’s not planning on leaving any time soon. Jake dodges his ex-wife Nikki while wooing his ex-girlfriend Leslie – who’ll have none of it. Guest stars: Victor Garber, Peter Keleghan, Hélène Joy, and Raoul Bhaneja.

Blackstone, APTN
Intense, compelling and confrontational, Season 2 continues to delve into the tumultuous lives of Blackstone’s residents as they deal with issues of toxic water and foster care.

Gastown Gamble, OWN Canada – “When Pigs Fly”
The butcher shop gets a major overhaul, Football Mike prepares for his first grandchild, and Mark finally sees pigs fly.

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TV, eh? podcast episode 79 – Canada’s Locale Diet

Anthony and Diane discuss the Canadian TV news of the week, including the latest attack on the CBC,Vancouver-shot Continuum starting production, the premiere of Canada’s Greatest Know-It-All, Bomb Girls’ finale party and love of lesbians, ratings, and how The Republic of Doyle and other shows embrace their locations. And of course another plug for the House items up for auction.

Episode 79: Listen or download here or subscribe via iTunes or with any other program via the TV, Eh? feed

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