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Spun Out season two premieres July 14

After Spun Out‘s second season lost its plum post-Super Bowl spot due to the arrest of actor J.P. Manoux on voyeurism charges, the fate of the show seemed to be in limbo, to the point that CTV removed it from their website.

Today, however, a CTV spokesperson confirms the show will return starting Tuesday, July 14 at 8 p.m., due to a “last-minute scheduling opportunity.” It appears to replace the previously scheduled Hot in Cleveland in that timeslot.

Starring Dave Foley, Paul Cambell, Al Mukadam and Darcy Michael, Spun Out focuses on a PR firm “staffed with people who can spin everyone’s problems but their own.”

As previously announced by Bell Media:

“Season 2 of SPUN OUT brings a whole new set of adventures for the DLPR gang. Beckett (Paul Campbell, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA) tries to execute the perfect casual relationship with a documentary filmmaker, Nelson (Al Mukadam, RADIO FREE ROSCOE) questions his ability to keep up on trends, and Dave goes head to head with his ex-wife from a rival PR firm. Also in store this season, Gordon (Darcy Michael) gets trapped in an elevator, Bryce (J.P. Manoux, COMMUNITY) develops an internet addiction, Stephanie (Rebecca Dalton, THE L.A. COMPLEX) realizes Abby (Holly Deveaux, LESS THAN KIND) is a conversation ninja and exploits it by making her a brand influencer, and the team tries to piece together the details after a night of debauchery.”

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Dark Matter

Link: Back to deep space with Dark Matter director Amanda Tapping

From Sabrina Furminger of Westender:

Back to deep space with Dark Matter director Amanda Tapping
“I think the industry is changing, and I think there are more opportunities for women than there were,” says Tapping.

“The statistics, yes, are abysmal for women behind the camera, but there is more public accountability,” she says. “It’s the fact that we’re talking about it. It’s not changing very quickly, but I believe it is changing.” Continue reading.

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Orphan Black

Link: The ‘Reelside’ of Science Fiction with Graeme Manson

From Melissa Girimonte of The Televixen:

The ‘Reelside’ of Science Fiction with Graeme Manson
I quite enjoyed Episode 4, “Science Fiction”, which featured director/screenwriter Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice), writer/producer Graeme Manson (Orphan Black, Cube), and actor Michael Hogan (Battlestar Galactica, Teen Wolf). I chatted with Graeme Manson about that episode, and he had some great insight into the creative process, as well as some thoughts on how it has changed since the advent of social media. Continue reading.

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Dark Matter

Link: The Cast of Syfy’s Dark Matter Tease Rest of Season 1

From Tina Charles of TVGoodness:

The Cast of Syfy’s Dark Matter Tease Rest of Season 1
Last week’s Dark Matter was action-packed. One and Three came face-to-face with One’s double, who claims to be the real Jace Corso; Two and Five’s casino quest to increase their crew’s financial security turned murderous; and an injured Six had a hell of an experience at the local infirmary.

However, the crew may not have time to deal with the effects from “Episode 4.” They have bigger, more epic disasters to tackle…namely, a space zombie attack. Continue reading.

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Amazing Race Canada, Ratings

The Amazing Race roars out of the gate with 2.03 million viewers

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From a media release:

CTV’s THE AMAZING RACE CANADA confidently sprinted back to its position as the #1 program of the summer last night with more than 2 million viewers (preliminary overnight data) tuning into last night’s Season 3 premiere on CTV. Growing 7% in the key A25-54 demo and holding steady with total viewers versus the Season 2 premiere (2.03 million), the debut is the most-watched premiere of any series this summer and the #1 Canadian premiere of the 2014/15 broadcast season. In the episode, twelve teams from across Canada tackled challenges that tested their bodies and minds – including a TSN broadcasting roadblock and chilly water obstacle course – before Jon Montgomery revealed that Max and Elias had been eliminated from the first leg of the race. Final data for last night’s season premiere will follow.

Also to note:

  • THE AMAZING RACE CANADA overwhelmingly won Wednesday night among total viewers and key demos A18-49 and A25-54 nationally and was #1 for the night in Toronto and Edmonton among total viewers and A25-54.
  • The series premiere was also up compared to last year with key female demos F18-34 (+12%), F18-49 (+13%), and F25-54 (+23%).
  • In Toronto, the premiere delivered an amazing 9.2 rating for A18-34, up 39% over last year’s premiere. In the same demo, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA had an impressive 32% share, translating to nearly 1 in 3 viewers watching TV were tuned into the premiere. The premiere also drew a 7.1 rating for A18-49, up 8% from last year.
  • In Montreal, the premiere delivered an impressive 8.1 rating for total viewers (8.8 for A25-54; 8.2 for A18-49; and 7.9 for A18-34).
  • More than one in four adults in all key adult demos watching television in English Canada last night tuned into the broadcast.
  • In addition, last night’s MASTERCHEF on CTV enjoyed a season-high audience of 1.69 million viewers.

On the next episode of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Wednesday, July 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and CTV GO), teams are surprised with an early adventure outside of Canada when they travel to South America. In Santiago, Chile, tensions run high and racers fly higher. Some teams struggle to communicate with the locals, while others express themselves with body language, as they race for a pair of Express passes.

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