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Thursday: The Nature of Things, Motive

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The Nature of Things, CBC – “The Beetles Are Coming”
Global warming is wreaking havoc across the landscape in surprising ways. A beetle apocalypse has been unleashed across the forests of Western Canada.

Motive, CTV – “Famed”
Detectives Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Vega (Louis Ferreira) are called to the scene to investigate the death of a beautiful, young art aficionado who was shot and killed on her morning run. When the murder weapon turns out to be an antique firearm, the case focuses on a nerdy gun collector still living at home with his mother. Angie discovers that blood is indeed thicker than water when she realizes the lengths to which a son will go to protect his mother.

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Match Game will return for second season

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From a media release:

Time for a Rematch! The Comedy Network Orders Second Season of MATCH GAME

  • Darrin Rose returns as host; Seán Cullen and Debra DiGiovanni are back as regular panellists
  • Montreal’s Zone3 to shoot another 60 episodes in Toronto this summer

This year, no blanks shall remain unfilled as The Comedy Network orders a second season of the retro-classic comedy game show MATCH GAME from FremantleMedia. Set to shoot for the first time in Toronto this summer, another 60 episodes of the half-hour comedy series have been ordered. Produced in association with Montreal’s Zone3, Season 2 of MATCH GAME premieres exclusively on Comedy this fall. Oshawa-born stand-up Darrin Rose is back for another round as host, and is again joined by wisecracking regular panellists Canadian comedy legend Seán Cullen, and beloved stand-up Debra DiGiovanni.

Season 1 of MATCH GAME featured an extraordinary roster of comedy all-stars including Samantha Bee, Scott Thompson, Tom Green, Caroline Rhea, Andy Kindler, Yvette Nicole Brown, Janeane Garofalo, Jeremy Hotz, and Greg Grunberg, among others. Since the series premiere on Oct. 15, 2012, more than nine million viewers have watched the original Canadian series, while approximately two million Canadians continue to watch MATCH GAME each week. Viewers can relive the first round of shenanigans Monday – Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy.

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Money Moron premieres April 19

From a media release:

TRANSFORMING ONE MONEY MORON AT A TIME – GAIL VAZ-OXLADE ENDEAVORS TO SAVE FINANCIALLY TROUBLED RELATIONSHIPS

  • Brand New Original Series Premieres with Back-to-Back Episodes April 19th at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Slice
  • Special Sneak Peek Presentation April 18th at 11pm ET/8pm PT

Money morons are a leading cause of failed relationships. In Slice’s brand new original series Money Moron, financial expert Gail Vaz-Oxlade attempts to rescue strained relationships from the pitfalls of financial woes. With one person in the relationship calling out the other for their unhealthy financial habits, Gail is brought in to offer the reckless spender a chance to turn things around. Money Moron premieres April 19th on Slice with back-to-back episodes at 9pm ET/6pm PT following a sneak peek on April 18th at 11pm ET/8pm PT.

Financial practices play a large role in the health and success of any relationship. According to money guru Gail Vaz-Oxlade, far too many people enter a relationship without having the money talk – consistently leading to problems down the road. Each episode of Money Moron follows Gail as she tries to salvage what remains of a relationship burdened by one person’s unstable financial habits. Sought out by the whistle blower in the relationship, Gail uses her no nonsense approach in an effort to save the ailing relationship and to create a solid financial foundation for the future. Financial infidelities are exposed and emotions are high as relationships are tested and money morons are challenged to change old habits in order to save their relationships and for a chance at $10,000 cash.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is best known for her knowledgeable and clear-cut advice about money. As host of two Gemini-award winning series on SliceTM, Til Debt Do Us Part and Princess, Gail has extensive experience whipping people into shape when it comes to poor financial practices. In addition to doling out savvy financial advice on her personal blog, Gail also hosts a weekly radio show on Newstalk 1010 out of Toronto. She is also author of the bestselling book, Debt-Free Forever, and shares her practical knowledge and advice in her series of popular books including Easy Money, Never Too Late, Money-Smart Kids, It’s Your Money and her most recent, Money Rules.

Visit slice.ca for full episodes of Money Moron and exclusive webisodes of Gail offering up her top financial tips. Topics include RRSPs, reducing debt versus adding to your savings, when to use a line of credit and top mistakes that people make with their money, among others.

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Thursday: Motive, Museum Secrets, Nature of Things, Doc Zone

Motive, CTV

Museum Secrets, History – “Israel Museum, Jerusalem”
isited by a million people every year, the Israel Museum features the most extensive collection of biblical and Holy Land archeology in the world. In this episode, we investigate a heel bone with a nail through it that has the power to change the accepted image of Christ’s crucifixion. We open a vault that contains an ancient coin, revealing how a Jewish rebel nearly defeated the mighty Roman Empire. We search for the villainous King Herod, then descend into the tomb of the Virgin Mary to discover why it contains a sacred Muslim symbol. We uncover a secret kept for centuries by the citizens of a seaside Jewish town. And finally, we discover what an ancient amulet has in common with a science fiction character known as Mr. Spock.

The Nature of Things, CBC – “Million Dollar Caribou”
Through its beautiful and elusive Canadian icon – the woodland caribou – and their passionate advocates Million Dollar Caribou will reveal that even in the 21st century the conservation of natural spaces and the species that live there is much contested territory; mired in controversy, drama and debate.

Doc Zone, CBC – “Dog Dazed”
Dog Dazed looks at the considerable environmental and social impact of dogs, while still celebrating their delightful dogginess.

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The Next Star announces host & audition tour

From a media release:

YTV Announces Carlos Bustamante as the New Host of The Next Star

  • Six-city audition search begins Saturday, April 20 in Montreal

Today Tricon Films and Television and Corus Entertainment’s YTV announced that Canadian television personality Carlos Bustamante (YTV’s The Zone, Big Fun Movies) is taking on the role as host of The Next Star for the show’s sixth season set to air in July 2013. Carlos will be joining the cross-Canada audition tour with returning judges Keshia Chanté, Tara Oram, and Mark Spicoluk, to usher The Next Star’s new hopefuls from their first audition to finale.

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As a long-time host of YTV’s The Zone, Big Fun Movies and the celebrity interview specials One 2 One, Carlos has interviewed A-list celebrities including One Direction, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber. No stranger to the spotlight, Carlos is also a talented dancer and has trained and performed across North America since his professional career began at age eight. Carlos always makes the time to give back to the community and has been found working alongside Kids Help Phone, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, Ontario Special Olympics, The Hospital for Sick Children and UNITY charity.

As with previous seasons, The Next Star auditions will be open to kids aged 15 and under and will focus on finding Canada’s next singing sensation. Open casting calls will be held in the following cities on these dates:

Saturday, April 20
Palais des congres de Montreal
1001 Place Jean Paul Riopelle, Montreal, QC H2Z 1M2

Wednesday, April 24
WTCC Halifax
1800 Argyle St., Halifax, NS B3J 3N8

Wednesday, May 8
MacEwan Conference & Event Centre
402 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

Saturday, May 11
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V5T 4V5

Tuesday, May 14
Winnipeg Convention Centre
375 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3

Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19
Toronto Metro Convention Centre
255 Front St. W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6

Additional information about open casting call locations will be announced Monday, March 25 on www.nextstar.ytv.com and via the show’s new cross-platform digital destination, Next Star Nation.

The Next Star’s sixth season will premiere July 2013 on YTV and will follow the young finalists on their once-in-a-lifetime journey as they master their sound, style and stage presence. R&B star Keshia Chanté, Canada’s country sweetheart Tara Oram, and music biz impresario Mark Spicoluk, will return to preside over the judges’ table, ready to guide the finalists to find their best sound, and give the performances of a lifetime.

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