Sunday: Vikings

March 17, 2013 Diane Wild

Vikings, History – “Dispossessed”
A monastery in Lindesfarne is about to get a firsthand look at how the Vikings operate. In and out in a flurry of violence and terror, Ragnar and his crew raid the monastery for everything it contains, from treasure to monks who can be sold as slaves. Unable to ignore the riches this unsanctioned journey has returned, Earl Haraldson has no choice but to agree to let these warriors undertake a second trip out. The West has now been opened for the taking by Ragnar Lothbrok, and the world of the Vikings will never be the same.

Seed

Seed’s Abby Ross off to a flying start

March 15, 2013 Diane Wild

From Mark Leiren-Young of the Vancouver Sun:

Vancouver teen enjoys bad seed role
Fifteen-year-old Abby Ross still laughs about landing the part of 15-year-old Anastasia on City TV’s new sperm-donor sitcom, Seed (airing Monday nights). “It was my first role and I never thought I would get an actual TV show for my first real gig, so it was pretty amazing,” the Vancouver actress told The Sun via cellphone as she walked to her scene study class at the city’s Railtown Actor’s Studio. Read more.

Seed

Adam Korson on Seed and starting out

March 15, 2013 Diane Wild

From Simone Joseph of YorkRegion.com:

Thornhill sitcom star had rough start in show business
There are similarities between Mr. Korson and his character, Harry. They are both single, laid-back and charming and can wiggle their way out of situations, he said. They do differ in one key respect â€” Mr. Korson says he doesnâ€™t think he could do what his on-screen persona did, letting go of a piece of himself. Read more.

Bitten

Bitten transforms peaceful town

March 15, 2013 Diane Wild

From Jeff Hicks of the Record:

Worldâ€™s only female werewolf comes to tranquil Hespeler
Hespeler village is home to herons and swans and turtles. Sounds peaceful, doesnâ€™t it? Not so fast. In a few weeks, thanks to TV producers, bloodthirsty werewolves running with a lovely lycanthrope will be moving in. There goes the neighbourhood. Read more.

Big Brother Canada, Featured

Big Brother Canada is a soul-crushing hit

March 14, 2013 Diane Wild

From Scott Stinson of the National Post:

Home groan: Big Brother Canada is a hit, but that doesnâ€™t mean itâ€™s good
One of Martin Shortâ€™s best moments as host of the Canadian Screen Awards last week came when he opened a segment by saying that the Canadian television industry has always been known for its brave originality, then promptly introduced as presenters cast members of The Bachelor Canada and Real Housewives of Vancouver. And, zing. Read more.