From Melissa Hank of Postmedia:
Strange Empire creator Laurie Finstad-Knizhnik talks about her new CBC show
Forget Girls Gone Wild — Laurie Finstad-Knizhnik is a girl who has gone Wild West. The writer known for the disturbing yet insightful drama Durham County returns to the television screen with Strange Empire, a dark tale set at the Alberta-Montana border in 1869. Continue reading.
From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:
Strange Empire – A remarkable, rugged western drama
‘We’re to be whores, ma’am.†A young woman, who is perhaps a teenager, says that to a bewildered lady in the first few minutes of the magnificent opening hour of Strange Empire (CBC, 9 p.m.). And it establishes the core of this remarkable drama, one that is the most substantial, serious and thrilling thing since Chris Haddock’s Intelligence arrived on CBC a few years ago. Continue reading.
New and notable this week:
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From Eric Volmers of the Calgary Herald:
5 fun facts about Heartland
Heartland is the longest-running hour-long series in the history of Canadian television. Continue reading.
Heartland, CBC – “The Big Red Wall”
After her initial shock at her grandfather’s announcement, Lou throws herself into party planning mode and forces Jack into an awkward reunion with an old acquaintance. Ty becomes the middleman when Amy and Caleb butt heads over horse training. And still reeling from her recent discovery, Georgie pulls away from Amy and focuses on donating money to an online animal sanctuary. Look for Greg’s review of the episode tomorrow morning.
Canada’s Smartest Person, CBC
A cheese salesman, a novelist, a stay-at-home mom and a firefighter compete in six new revealing intelligence challenges that go beyond the traditional IQ test or trivia challenge. Plus, catch a special guest appearance by Canadian rock star Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace).
Transporter: The Series, The Movie Network/Movie Central – season premiere
In Rome, the 12-year-old son of an Italian judge witnesses his father‘s murder at the hands of a contract killer. As the sole witness, the boy must now give evidence against his father‘s killer. But there are threats against his life and he is in hiding at a safe house in Germany. The trial is due to take place in Rome, so the boy needs Frank (Chris Vance, PRISON BREAK, DEXTER) to protect his life and deliver him safely to the court house to testify. Read Greg’s story and interview with Transporter co-star Mark Rendell.
