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Dragons' Den, Lost Girl, Republic of Doyle

Sunday: Mansbridge, Dragons’ Den, Republic of Doyle, Lost Girl

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Mansbridge One on One, CBC
Peter talks to Chris Hadfield, astronaut on the International Space Station, from space.

Dragons’ Den, CBC
A bright young duo tries to charm with their trinkets; a children’s software schools the Den; and a paper packing company makes the Dragons think outside of the box. Plus an office compost service needs a Dragon investment to grow.

Republic of Doyle, CBC – “Carlotta’s Way”
After a ransom drop goes bad, Jake and Mal fight against the clock and an unpredictable man to find the location of a kidnapped girl; Tinny shares some shocking news; Leslie slips deeper into her risky assignment. Guest Stars: Paul Gross, Joel Thomas Hynes, Noam Jenkins, Lina Roessler, Christopher Bolton, Robert Joy, Steve Boyle, Rachel May Power

Lost Girl, Showcase – “Fae-ed To Black”
Self-delusion meets illusion when Bo and Dyson take on a case in the world of new age psychology, and Bo suffers the consequences of denying her ravenous hunger.

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Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

Saturday: W5 on CTV

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W5, CTV – “To Serve and Collect” and “Offside”
Victor Malarek takes viewers on a cross-country road trip examining the traffic ticket practises of Canada’s big-city police forces in “TO SERVE AND COLLECT”. Kevin Newman takes viewers “OFFSIDE” and into the life of Scott Heggart, a gay teenager’s experience with coming out to his family, friends, and teammates.

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Package Deal

Pamela Anderson to guest star on Package Deal

From a media release (from December … oops):

Canadian Bombshell Pamela Anderson the Latest Guest Star to Join Citytv’s Original Comedy Series, Package Deal

Famed Canadian actress and award-winning animal rights activist Pamela Anderson (8 Simple Rules, Scary Movie 3) will guest star in the new Citytv original comedy, Package Deal. Anderson will appear in three episodes as Ryan’s (Jay Malone, Monk) off-beat therapist whose up-close-and-personal approach creates some unexpected results. Previously announced Canadian comic Eugene Levy will also guest star in the series, set to debut in 2013.

PAndersonCurrently in production, Package Deal follows three overly-close brothers and the woman who comes between them. Kim (Julia Voth, Bitch Slap) thinks she’s found the love of her life in successful lawyer Danny (Randal Edwards, Degrassi: The Next Generation, The Killing) only to discover that his two eccentric and intrusive older brothers come with the deal. Sheldon (Harland Williams, There’s Something About Mary) is a chauvinistic salesman while the neurotic Ryan (Jay Malone, Monk) has recently been dumped by his wife. Created by Emmy®-nominated producer Andrew Orenstein (Malcolm in the Middle, 3rd Rock from the Sun), Package Deal is produced by Thunderbird Films and will air on Citytv in the mid-season of 2013. Endemol Group will distribute the series internationally.

An example of Citytv’s strong commitment to original Canadian programming, Package Deal joins the roster of high-profile original series, including Seed and The Bachelor Canada.

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Bomb Girls

Antonio Cupo of Bomb Girls

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From Mark Leiren-Young of the Vancouver Sun:

  • Hollywood North: Bomb Girls guy exploded in Italy
    At the start of Season 2, Cupo says Mario’s loyalties are tested because he wants his father out of the internment camp, “at any cost.” Cupo won’t reveal much but will tease the plot a bit. “There’s a lot of change for Marco. He’s being considered the enemy and he isn’t, but if you call someone something long enough they may just become that.” Read more.
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Dramas and Comedies

Jack airs March 10 on CBC

Jack

From a media release:

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FORMER NDP LEADER JACK LAYTON REMEMBERED IN UPCOMING CBC-TV BIOPIC, JACK

  • JACK airs Sunday, March 10 at 8 PM on CBC Television

The highly-anticipated biopic JACK tells the inspirational story of the late New Democratic Party Leader, Jack Layton, Sunday, March 10 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC Television. JACK captures the life and times of the late politician, whose historic election campaign while battling cancer captured the attention of the nation.

JACK stars veteran actor and Gemini-nominee Rick Roberts (Still, Three Days to Jonestown, This Is Wonderland) as Jack Layton. Actress, director, musician and CBC radio host Sook-Yin Lee (Toronto Stories, Shortbus) plays the role of Layton’s wife and NDP Member of Parliament, Olivia Chow. The film delves into the captivating love story between Layton and Chow and offers viewers a look inside the public and personal life of the famed politician. It follows the couple through their shared life in Toronto municipal politics from 1980-1990, onto the national stage in the 2000’s, and up to the last federal election campaign in 2011, compounded by his tragic passing only weeks later from cancer. It depicts their political fights, victories and failures as they rose to prominence, all whilst deepening their personal connection to each other.

Joining Rick Roberts and Sook-Yin Lee are Wendy Crewson (Revenge), Erin Karpluk (Being Erica), Zachary Bennett (Road to Avonlea), Joel Keller (Blue Murder), Judah Katz (Cra$h & Burn), Victoria Snow (Cra$h & Burn) and Diana Ha (The X-Files).

JACK was created by Pier 21 Films Ltd. and Eagle Vision Inc. in association with CBC. The script was written by Andrew Wreggitt (Mayerthorpe, Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II) and the film was directed by Jeff Woolnough (Copper, Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II). Executive Producers are Laszlo Barna (Pier 21 Films), Lisa Meeches (Eagle Vision) and Kyle Irving (Eagle Vision). Entertainment One is distributing the film.

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