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Republic of Doyle

Missing: Have you seen Jake Doyle?

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From a media release:

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Jake Doyle has vanished without a trace and we need your help to find him. He was last seen on April 21st at St. John’s Harbour. If you have any information please visit: cbc.ca/republicofdoyle/whereisjake

Season five of REPUBLIC OF DOYLE rocks into high gear Wednesdays at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) with all-new episodes beginning on October 2, 2013. In the season five premiere episode, Jake’s family doesn’t know where Jake is, and they are left wondering whether he’s alive or dead. How long will the Republic hold without him? Will Jake be able to get out of the mess that he’s in without the help of his family and, more importantly, without getting killed?

Some new friends – and some new enemies – come to the Republic this year as the beloved clan solve the compelling (and sometimes downright crazy) cases that land on their doorstep. Fugitives, murderers, hustlers and heists abound in the colourful port city, and the intrigue heats up in this rollicking new Season of REPUBLIC OF DOYLE.

Like any family, though, the Doyles aren’t impervious to fracture, and they will find themselves pulled in dramatic new directions and facing big decisions that could forever affect their relationships – or change the trajectory of their lives – for good. Whether it’s for better or for worse for all of them, well, that remains to be seen.

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Dragons' Den

Dragons’ Den returns October 2

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From a media release:

DRAGONS’ DEN BLAZES INTO A NEW SEASON WITH A BRAND NEW DEN

  • A new season of Dragons’ Den premieres on CBC Television on Wednesday, October 2 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT)

DRAGONS’ DEN returns on Wednesday, October 2 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) with 20 all-new, exciting episodes. A whole new crop of aspiring Canadian entrepreneurs lay it all on the line in front of five intimidating, multi-millionaire venture capitalists. The Dragons each have individual strengths, expertise, knowledge and connections necessary to turn great ideas into unimaginable fortunes.

The season premiere reveals a brand new Den, which is bigger, bolder and more ominous than ever before. Entering the Den this season are entrepreneurs from big cities like Vancouver and Montreal, and small towns like Carcross, Yukon and Salt Spring Island, BC as well as everywhere in between. Viewers will get a chance to see the Dragons take on sideshow entertainers, seasoned food manufacturers, and even brave board game enthusiasts.

This season features five special episodes, including a fan-favourite Student Special, a Holiday Special, a Second Chance Show, an Update Special, and an all-new Canadian-themed episode, Only in Canada, showcasing products that could only have been conjured by Canucks.

The five well-loved – and feared – Dragons in the Den this season are:

David Chilton, publishing powerhouse – Chilton is a former stock broker and author of the personal finance book The Wealthy Barber, ranked as Canada’s all-time best-selling book, having reached 10 per cent of Canadian households. He’s also had incredible success as publisher and president of a series of low-fat cookbooks under the Looneyspoons brand.

  • Bruce Croxon, internet mogul – Croxon is an active investor with his company Round 13 Capital, advisor and start-up champ who co-founded one of the best-known online dating websites in the world, Lavalife.
  • Arlene Dickinson, marketing maven – One of Canada’s most renowned independent communications entrepreneurs and sought after speakers, Dickinson is CEO of marketing firm Venture Communications, a creative powerhouse with a blue-chip client list. Arlene recently founded an online network exclusively for entrepreneurs, called YouInc.com.
  • Kevin O’Leary, investment guru – The Bay Street Bigmouth and television pundit started his fortune selling educational software and is now Chairman of O’Leary Funds, his own mutual-fund company and also helms O’Leary Mortgages.
  • Jim Treliving, franchise baron – This former RCMP officer has 40 years of franchising experience with both Boston Pizza and Mr. Lube. He also manages a portfolio of multi-million dollar sports and real-estate investments.

DRAGONS’ DEN is the highest-rated Canadian unscripted program on during the regular television season, with an average audience of more than 1.2 million Canadians each week. In addition to its success on-air, DRAGONS’ DEN is also a hit online, boasting an active and engaged online community averaging more than 650,000 page views per month. Full episodes and exclusive behind-the-scenes content can be viewed at cbc.ca/dragonsden. DRAGONS’ DEN is filmed at CBC Headquarters in Toronto, ON and airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) and Sundays at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC Television. Tracie Tighe is executive producer and Molly Middleton is senior producer. Dianne Buckner hosts.

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Working The Engels

Kacey Rohl joins Working the Engels cast

From a media release:

RISING STAR KACEY ROHL JOINS THE CAST OF GLOBAL’S NEW CANADIAN ORIGINAL SERIES WORKING THE ENGELS

Shaw Media and Halfire-CORE Entertainment announced today Kacey Rohl (Hannibal, The Killing, Red Riding Hood) will star in Global Television’s new half-hour original comedy series Working the Engels. Kacey Rohl joins previously announced screen and stage legend Andrea Martin. Commissioned by Shaw Media’s original content team, produced by Halfire-CORE Entertainment and written by Katie Ford (Miss Congeniality, Desperate Housewives) and Jane Ford (Listen Missy, Material World), the 12-episode series begins production in Toronto this fall.

Kacey Rohl portrays Jenna Engel, a young lawyer working for a huge law firm at her dream job – if the dream is working 18-hour days, with no social life, frayed nerves, a crappy apartment, a frequently nude roommate, and a tyrannical boss. When Jenna’s father dies suddenly and leaves a mountain of debt, she decides to quit her job – the only thing she ever wanted – and take over her father’s small storefront law practice. Unfortunately this also means taking on her eccentric relatives as co-workers, including her self-involved mother Ceil (Andrea Martin), despite being the only one qualified to practice law. Jenna, the youngest sibling, becomes the unlikely family patriarch, running the law firm and keeping her crazy family together.

Kacey Rohl is best known for her roles in Hannibal as Sterling Fitch; in The Killing as Prudence; and in the dark fantasy Red Riding Hood. Rohl also starred in the award-winning 2011 indie comedy Sunflower Hour, in which she portrayed Satan Spawn and showed her comedy chops in David Shore’s pilot Doubt opposite Steve Coogan for ABC.

The series is produced by Halfire-CORE Entertainment with Katie Ford, Jane Ford, Howard Busgang, Tom Nursall, and Noreen Halpern serving as Executive Producers.

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Masterchef Canada

Masterchef Canada announces judges

From a media release:

As Production Begins, Celebrated Chefs and Restaurateurs Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung, and Claudio Aprile Announced as Judges for CTV’s MASTERCHEF CANADA

As the most successful reality series in Canadian history ends its first season, CTV announced today the start of production and judges for the first-ever MASTERCHEF CANADA.

After an international search for the best Canadian chefs, the final trio of elite Canadians selected to judge the series includes debonair and renowned restaurateur Michael Bonacini, self-proclaimed ‘Demon Chef’ and international culinary superstar Alvin Leung, and charming creative force Claudio Aprile. MASTERCHEF CANADA is coming to CTV winter 2014.

It was also announced today that Kraft has signed on as the premiere sponsor for all 15 episodes of the all-Canadian version of the hit culinary franchise. Additional details including the grand prize and roster of home cooks will be announced closer to the series premiere in winter 2014. Production continues in Toronto through October 2013.

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Bitten, Seed

Bitten and Seed picked up by US networks

From Lesley Goldberg of the Hollywood Reporter:

Syfy Acquires Canadian Werewolf Drama ‘Bitten’
Based on the best-selling novels Women of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong, the supernatural thriller stars Smallville’s Laura Vandervoort as Elena Michaels, the lone female werewolf in existence. The 13-episode drama will unspool on Syfy — and Bell Media’s Space network in Canada — in 2014. Continue reading.

From Greg David of TV Guide Canada:

The CW picks up Canadian ‘Seed’
We weren’t sure if Seed would be planted for another season in Canada, but not only will it return for Season 2, it’s growing. City and Entertainment One confirmed they are spreading Seed south of the border, now that The CW has picked up the rights to broadcast Season 1 of the Canadian sitcom.
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