From Hillary Busis of Entertainment Weekly:
‘Degrassi’ stars and creators talk this season’s drama — and what’s coming next
We sat down with actresses Annie Clark and Cristine Prosperi — as well as Degrassi executive producers Linda Schuyler and Stephen Stohn — to find out. Also on the docket: The girls’ favorite old Degrassi characters, their love of Degrassi alum Drake, and season 12’s heart-wrenching suicide plotline. Read more.
From Jaime Weinman of Maleans’ Magazine:
Buffy’s sultry Canadian cousin
Here’s one kind of television that Canadians may be doing better than Americans: titillating fantasy with lots of fights, stylized sets and people in monster makeup. The show that offers this kind of wildness is Lost Girl, the story of a beautiful succubus (Anna Silk) solving supernatural mysteries that is completing its third season on Showcase and has just been picked up for a fourth. It’s been one of the Canadian channel’s highest-rated shows since it began in 2010, consistently winning its time slot on the Syfy network in the U.S. And instead of a serious genre show, it’s what writer and current showrunner Emily Andras calls “a world of mermaids and werewolves and sex manatees.†Read more.
Lost Girl, Showcase – “Delinquentsâ€
Bo, Dyson and Kenzi go undercover at an urban camp to catch a serial killer Fae who preys on at-risk youth. Meanwhile, a blast from Tamsin’s past makes an appearance, but the visit may not be purely social. Bo is given some hard to accept emotional news.
Heartland, CBC – “Born to Buck”
Amy is having trouble dealing with a roping horse that only wants to buck and Caleb, who isn’t sure he wants to ride broncs anymore.
Dragons’ Den, CBC
An entrepreneur serves up a snack fit for a king; an artist hopes her body of work will win over the Dragons; and a food entrepreneur hopes to bag a deal. Plus; a Guinness World Record holder attempts to escape the Den with investment.
Republic of Doyle, CBC – “Multitasking”
Jake finds himself juggling multiple cases while looking into attempts made on the life of his ex-girlfriend; Tinny’s relationship with her Uncle Jake is becoming strained due to her budding relationship with her father.
Guest stars: Michelle Nolden, Kristen Gutoskie, Genelle Williams, Shane Daly.
From Mark Leiren-Young of the Vancouver Sun:
Hollywood North: Actor/producer John Cassini keeps B.C. scene buzzing
Cassini’s been one of the city’s most in-demand actors since moving to Vancouver nine years ago for a starring role in the hit comedy, Robson Arms — which led to roles on Da Vinci’s Inquest and Intelligence. But his current dance card is so busy The Sun had to connect with him after he put his kids to bed. Read more.
