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Ascension

Link: CBC’s Ascension is mankind’s last grope, in space

From John Doyle of The Globe and Mail:

Batten down your hatches, boys and girls – CBC is getting into the sci-fi racket.

You may have heard about Ascension (CBC, 9 p.m.) a new foray into space fiction for the public broadcaster. It has been heavily promoted with giant billboards and such. It’s an acquisition, Canadian-made but not a CBC production, a drama commissioned by American cable channel Syfy as a six-parter that might, if popular, become a full-tilt continuing series. Continue reading.

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Masterchef Canada

Tonight: Masterchef Canada, Winnipeg Comedy Festival

Masterchef Canada, CTV – “Patriotic Pantry”
After the final aprons are handed out, the remaining home cooks face their first challenge: creating a stunning dish using an array of Canadian-inspired red and white ingredients. After a dramatic round of tastings, the judges choose the most talented home cooks to move forward.

Winnipeg Comedy Festival, CBC – “Food Glorious Food”
A gala evening of standup comedy about our obsession with cuisine. Host: Sandra Shamas

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Ascension

Link: Ascension’s Canadian mission lifts off on CBC

From Bill Brioux of the Toronto Star:

For veteran Canadian actor Gil Bellows, Ascension reminded him of the science fiction literature he read growing up, especially the works of Isaac Asimov and Aldous Huxley.

The CBC series, which debuts Monday at 9 p.m., is about a 100-year space mission to find a new world to assure the survival of the human race.

Bellows, 47, who has appeared in a wide variety of TV shows (notably Ally McBeal) and movies (The Shawshank Redemption), plays the Earthbound son of the brilliant scientist who dreamt up the trillion-dollar enterprise. Continue reading.

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Link: Ottawa is a great place for 22 Minutes

From Bill Brioux of Brioux.tv:

Folks worried the recent shootings in Ottawa might lead to a severe crackdown on access to the Parliament buildings should rest easy,or so says Mark Critch.

The This Hour Has 22 Minutes satirist scrambled all over the Peace Tower and Centre Block this week shooting sketches for next Tuesday’s show. The entire cast and many in the crew were in Ottawa this week for a special taping of the series Thursday nightin the Commons theatre  on the Algonquin College campus. It marked the first time in the 22 year history of the series that it wasn’t before the usual studio crowd in Halifax. Continue reading. 

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Bitten

Tonight: Bitten, W5

Bitten, Space – “Bad Blood”
In the Season 2 premiere, Elena (Laura Vandervoort, SMALLVILLE, Ted) and The Pack are on the hunt for Malcolm (James McGowan, DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION). Meanwhile, back at Stonehaven, Jeremy (Greg Bryk, A History Of Violence, THE BOOK OF NEGROES) receives an ultimatum from the Council of International Alphas that challenges his leadership over North America.

Innerspace: After Bite – Series Premiere
Space unleashes its new original insider series, INNERSPACE: AFTER BITE. Ajay Fry, Morgan Hoffman, and Teddy Wilson, co-hosts of Space’s daily flagship entertainment show INNERSPACE, dissect each thrilling new episode of this fan-favourite original series.

W5, CTV – “Faking it”
A W5 and TSN hidden camera investigation into counterfeit tickets and goods at sporting events.

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