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Storage Wars Canada premieres August 29 on OLN
From a media release:
08-29-13: OLN Unlocks Broadcast Details for New Original Series Storage Wars Canada
- The 36-episode, half-hour original reality series premieres Thursday, Aug. 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OLN
- Storage Wars Canada makes its exclusive Canadian debut with a sneak-peek screening at Fan Expo Canada 2013 on Saturday, Aug. 24 in Toronto
- OLN.ca features premium Storage Wars Canada extras including live chats and exclusive webisodes
A modern-day treasure hunt based on the smash-hit Storage Wars franchise, Storage Wars Canada cuts its inaugural lock Thursday, Aug. 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings) on OLN. The half-hour homegrown reality series follows six professional bidders who use their combined knowledge, expertise, and wit to bid on the contents of abandoned, repossessed, and forgotten storage containers. In each of the of the 36 uniquely Canadian episodes, watch as the auction-goers attempt to outbid each other – uncovering everything from grand pianos and rare antiques, to sex toys and vintage riding crops.
The battle for the biggest payout heats up this August with the previously announced Storage Wars Canada cast, including: self-taught, veteran auctioneer Don Reinhart, no-nonsense buyer Roy Dirnbeck – “The Instigator,†fashionista Ursula Stolf – “The Knock-out,†long-time bidders Cindy Hayden and Rick Coffill – “The Veterans,†and father-and-son duo Paul and Bogart Kenny – “High-roller and the Kid.â€
In the series premiere entitled “Northern Lights. Northern Fights,†the buyers travel to Aurora, where they hope to uncover a wealth of treasures. Roy spots something unusual that may give him the upper hand, and Rick and Cindy find something that needs closer inspection. Father-and-son duo Paul and Bogart are played for suckers, and Ursula quickly learns “there are no friends at auction.â€
In advance of the eagerly awaited series debut on August 29, Fan Expo 2013 attendees can be the first to watch the Storage Wars Canada world premiere at an exclusive sneak-peek screening on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the super fan event in Toronto. Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the screening will be followed by a panel and autograph session with the cast. Additional details to be announced in the coming weeks.
Ensuring super fans don’t miss a single find this season, OLN.ca will feature a comprehensive episode guide, live chats with series stars, photo galleries, and exclusive webisodes. Plus, the Storage Wars Canada cast will be live tweeting with fans and giving behind-the-scenes scoops on their best finds throughout the season.
Masterchef Canada auditions announced
From a media release:
MASTERCHEF CANADA Open Casting Call Auditions August 10 and 11 in Toronto
- Amateur Chefs invited to apply in person at the MASTERCHEF CANADA Open Casting Call on August 10 and 11 in Toronto
- Online application extended to end of Open Casting Call at CTV.ca/MasterChefCanada
CTV and Proper Television announced today that Canadians are invited to apply for its new competition series MASTERCHEF CANADA in person at an Open Casting Call in Toronto at 7 a.m. ET on August 10 and 11, 2013. Online applications are also now being accepted until the end of the MASTERCHEF CANADA Open Casting Call on Sunday, August 11 at 11:59 p.m. ET at CTV.ca/MasterChefCanada. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with MASTERCHEF CANADA producers in cities across Canada.
For the MASTERCHEF CANADA Open Casting Call, amateur chefs can bring one prepared dish to the InterContinental Hotel at 225 Front St. W at 7 a.m. ET on August 10 and 11, 2013. There will be time to plate the dish but no kitchen facilities or plating supplies provided. All dishes will be tasted at room temperature and applicants must be able to carry everything they need into the audition room. Food will be judged for taste, plating, creativity, skill, and food knowledge. Potential hopefuls can visit CTV.ca/MasterChefCanada and follow the links for full casting details and FAQs.
MASTERCHEF CANADA provides an opportunity for Canadian amateur chefs to develop their culinary skills as they compete for the MASTERCHEF CANADA title. In keeping with the MASTERCHEF format, the contestants will face individual and team-based cooking challenges, which result in one or more home cooks being eliminated each week, until finally Canada’s first MASTERCHEF is crowned. The Canadian version of the internationally acclaimed series MASTERCHEF is slated for a winter 2014 debut on CTV.
My Pet’s Gone Viral premieres August 20 on Animal Planet
From a media release:
Animal Planet’s Funniest Home Videos! Canadian Original Series MY PET’S GONE VIRAL Spotlights the Funniest, Fuzziest, and Furriest Online Stars, Premiering August 20
- Canadian original features hilarious pet video clips that have gone viral online, registering millions of views
- The #MyPetsGoneViral experience continues online on Animal Planet’s Twitter
Animal Planet’s MY PET’S GONE VIRAL is the perfect summer treat! The Canadian original series premieres Tuesday, August 20 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and spotlights cute-as-can-be behind-the-scenes stories about now-famous pets – and their owners – who star in the world’s most ridiculously entertaining and popular internet videos. Some videos show pets doing impressive tricks, some are overwhelmingly funny, many are irresistibly cute, and some even capture a unique pet moment.
In each episode of the eight-part series, viewers spend a fun day with pet stars and their owners. Like any celebrity, find out the most interesting and loveable things about these pets, why the owners decided to make the video, and how the video has changed their lives.
MY PET’S GONE VIRAL highlights include:
Doberman Puppy Scared – 11 million clicks
Tessa, a one-year-old Doberman, is scared of a squeaky rubber toy.
Linus, The Boxer Loves His Baby – 30 million clicks
People think Linus looks scary, but he is a big softie when it comes to his infant sidekick!
Seeing my dog the day I got back from Afghanistan – 17 million clicks
Heart-felt and heart-warming story of a major stationed with Canadians in Kandahar.
Denver the Guilty Dog – 30 million clicks
Someone ate the kitty treats, but who’s the culprit?
Henri Le Chat Noir – 8 million clicks
This award-winning, French speaking existential feline stars in a series of noir comedies.
Canadian scifi gaining attention
From Sean Sullivan of The Gauntlet:
Screen Time: Why we should be excited about Canadian television
Two years ago, if I listed off my favourite shows, not one of them would have been Canadian. As a Canadian, I would still have rather watched American television than Canadian television. But that has changed recently. A handful of Canadian shows have been getting attention, two science fiction shows in particular.
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