From CBC:
Prepare for action-packed season, Doyle stars say
While Americans are about to be introduced to the world of Doyle, fans have been trying to figure out all summer where in the world Jake Doyle ended up at the end of the fourth season. “Now he ends up here, but this could be a flashback,” said Allan Hawco, who plays Jake Doyle. “Maybe this year, all of season five goes back in time to before Republic of Doyle started – you never know.” Continue reading.
From Scott Stinson of the National Post:
‘Cracked’ takes a second swing at success
The show itself had a rather grey-area first year. Was it a police procedural or a show about mental illness? A modest success, it was renewed for a second season with significant changes in mind. A new showrunner was put in charge, with Bruce Smith, who was part of the writing team, taking over for Tracey Forbes. More noticeable to viewers is the replacement of co-lead Stefanie von Pfetten, who played the psychiatrist on the police unit. Her character is quickly dispensed with in the Season 2 opener, having been relocated for family reasons. That leaves an opening for a new doctor, and as it happens the team crosses paths with a suitable candidate, played by Brooke Nevin (Chicago Fire), right away. Fortuitous! Continue reading.
From Tiffany Vogt of the TV Addict:
HAVEN Central: Emily Rose and Colin Ferguson Dish on the Lexie/William Relationship
Season 4 of HAVEN has fractured the world we know it as our beloved hero Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) is living her life as Lexie Dewitt, completely unaware of her prior lives as Audrey, Lucy and Sarah. Perhaps just in the nick of time, a mysterious newcomer William (Colin Ferguson) finds Lexie and tries to tell her about her other identities and life in Haven. But just what is the relationship between William and Lexie or her former self, that is a huge mystery. In a recent press conference call, star Emily Rose and guest-star Colin Ferguson shed some light on who Lexie and William are and what their future looks like. Continue reading.
From Bill Brioux of the Canadian Press:
‘Package Deal’ among Canuck sitcoms taped in front of live audience
“This is a show about me and my stepbrother,†says Orenstein, who grew up in Toronto but moved to Los Angeles when he took a chance on a career writing for television. He went on to become a writer and producer on several hit U.S. sitcoms, including “3rd Rock from the Sun,†“Malcolm in the Middle†and “Everybody Hates Chris.†More recently, he was behind the CBC sitcom “18 to Life.†Continue reading.
From Cassandra Szklarski of the Canadian Press:
City sitcom ‘Package Deal’ puts U.S. spin on Canuck laughs with live audience
“The show is done kind of following the American blueprint and it’s long overdue in my opinion,” says co-star Harland Williams, who injects his trademark lunacy into a role as a demented meat salesman. Continue reading.
From BBM Canada:
Top Programs – Total Canada
#1 Amazing Race Canada – 2.870 million
#8 Rookie Blue – 1.323 million
