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Tonight: Escape or Die, Illusions of Grandeur, Game of Homes

Escape or Die!, OLN – “Deadly Dallas Draft”
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the beer cans. Houdini almost died attempting to escape from chains while submerged in a can filled with beer, and now Dean is on a mission to outdo him – adding more chains and more beer.

Illusions of Grandeur, OLN – “Philadelphia”
Zack Mirza performs magic on the streets of Philadelphia and uncovers the legacy of the man who inspired Houdini and the Wizard of Oz.

Game of Homes, W Network – season finale
The team whose finished house is voted the best wins their house and a plot of land to put it on.

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Featured, Podcast

TV Eh B Cs podcast 20 – A Hankering for Fred Ewanuick

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Fred Ewanuick played Dan in the Gemini Award nominated, CTV original series, DAN FOR MAYOR. Prior to DAN FOR MAYOR, Ewanuick was known to television audiences as Hank Yarbo, for a six season run, on the CTV hit series CORNER GAS. Corner Gas was nominated for an International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Show and won a Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Cast in 2007. Ewanuick’s other series credits include CTV comedy/drama series ROBSON ARMS for three seasons, and guest starring roles in DA VINCI’S INQUEST and DARK ANGEL. He made his television debut as “a spinning gnome” in THE ADDAMS FAMILY series.

Ewanuick’s feature work includes the lead role in YOUNG TRIFFIE for Writer/Director Mary Walsh plus BLACK EYED DOG for Quebec filmmaker Pierre Gang who Fred worked with on the CTV MOW SELLING INNOCENCE. Additional supporting roles in New Line Cinema’s JUST FRIENDS with Ryan Reynolds and the Miramax family film, CHESTNUT. Ewanuick was the lead in the indie feature, THE DELICATE ART OF PARKING, which won him a Best Actor Award at Spain’s Peniscola Film Festival after it premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival, where it won Best Canadian Feature. Ewanuick made his film debut in MGM/UA’s A GUY THING, followed by a role in THE SANTA CLAUSE 2. Ewanuick just wrapped on his latest feature, PATTERSON’S WAGER.

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Industry News

Castalia and Canada’s APTN Partner On New TV Channel For Native Americans

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From Jennie Punter of Variety:

Castalia and Canada’s APTN Partner On New TV Channel For Native Americans
Atlanta-based Castalia Communications has partnered with Canada’s APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network) to develop a cable channel aimed at Native Americans and other viewers with an interest in the culture.

“APTN has done an excellent job of entertaining and informing Aboriginal audiences throughout Canada,” said Castalia founder and prexy Luis Torres-Bohl, who confirmed his international media business development company is now in conversation with all major U.S. cable, satellite, and telcos. “We are excited by the opportunity to now bring this relevant, high-quality TV option to a clearly underserved segment of the U.S. population.” Continue reading.

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Masterchef Canada

CTV Orders Up a Third Course of MasterChef Canada

From a media release:

As the timer runs out on the final three episodes of Season 2, CTV announced today an early Season 3 order for its hit culinary competition series MASTERCHEF CANADA for the for the 2015/2016 broadcast season. Casting for home cooks is open now at CTV.ca/MasterChefCanada, and production is set to begin this fall in Toronto on a new 15-episode season from Proper Television. Esteemed Canadian judges Michael Bonacini (O&B restaurant empire), Alvin Leung (Bo Innovation in Hong Kong), and Claudio Aprile (Origin Restaurants) are set to return for Season 3 to again mentor and challenge everyday Canadians to help elevate their cooking and presentation to a professional level, as they cook to win a $100,000 cash prize and the title of MASTERCHEF CANADA.

Season 2 of MASTERCHEF CANADA remains the #1 Canadian series among the key A18-49 and A25-54 demos for the broadcast year to date, and has a season average of 1.6 million viewers. The culinary competition is a Top 20 show with total viewers and a Top 15 show in all key demos this spring.

MASTERCHEF CANADA is looking for passionate and talented home cooks who want to pursue their culinary dream. Details on how to apply for MASTERCHEF CANADA Season 3 are available at CTV.ca/MasterChefCanada, and Canadian home cooks have until 11:59 p.m. ET on July 19, 2015 to show their interest. Interviews are slated to take place in June and July, and applicants are encouraged to apply early to meet producers when they are in their region. Casting will come to an end with an Open Casting Call in Toronto on July 18 and 19, with additional details to be announced this summer.

The MASTERCHEF format is represented internationally by Endemol Shine Group, and is based on a format originally created by Franc Roddam.

MASTERCHEF CANADA is produced by Proper Television in association with CTV. President of Proper Television, Guy O’Sullivan is executive producer, along with Proper’s Vice-President and Creative Director, Cathie James. For Bell Media, Tina Apostolopoulos is Production Executive, Factual and Reality, Independent Production. Robin Johnston is Director, Factual and Reality, Independent Production. Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Independent Production. Mike Cosentino is Senior Vice-President, Programming, CTV Networks and CraveTV. Phil King is President – CTV, Sports, and Entertainment Programming.

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Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

Hockey Wives Scores a Second Season on W Network

From a media release:

Corus Entertainment is pleased to announce that W Network‘s newest hit original series, Hockey Wives has been green lit for a second season. The docu-series from Bristow Global Media Inc. will continue to explore the wives and girlfriends of some of professional hockey’s top players over the course of a season. Hockey Wives is part of the slate of original series including Property Brothers, the Love It or List It franchise, and Say Yes to the Dress Canada that has made W Network the top-rated network amongst women’s networks in Canada.

Following the success of the first season the series will continue to have unmatched access to the off-the-ice lives of the women who are the captains of their families, careers and relationships.

The success of the first season of Hockey Wives has extended beyond the linear airings. Fans have engaged online with the no-holds-barred post-show Google Hangout, featuring the wives live talking with guest hosts including TV host Jessi Cruickshank, the edge’s Josie Dye, sports reporter Monika Platek and more. The series has become a fan favourite with social media audiences; with #HOCKEYWIVES a repeat trending topic across Canada; user generated shareable content including Buzzfeed articles, YouTube reviews and memes. The finale of season one airs Wednesday, May 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Produced by Bristow Global Media Inc. in association with W Network, Hockey Wives airs on W Network. Executive Producers are Julie Bristow President & CEO Bristow Global Media and Claire Adams, Head of Content, Bristow Global Media and Megan Sanchez-Warner. John MacDonald is the Vice President of Television and Head of Women’s and Family Television for Corus Entertainment.

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