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TV, eh? podcast episode 98 – “At the Whim of the Stinger”

Transporter

Anthony has an interview with Chris Vance, star of Transporter – The Series. But first, he and Diane chat about the cancellation of Canada’s Got Talent, the upcoming In Studio special, dream casting for the Jack Layton biopic, the cookie cutter reality TV mentality, the pros and cons of Anne of Green Gables, and what the Globe and Mail has learned from the Real Housewives of Vancouver (namely: we’ll watch anything).

Episode 98: Listen or download here or subscribe via iTunes or with any other program via the TV, Eh? feed.

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The Listener’s Rainbow Sun Francks on life as a Canadian actor

From Justin Skinner of Inside Toronto:

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Anna Silk looks back on Lost Girl’s beginnings

From Steve Eramo of MetroNews:

  • Anna Silk stays smooth in her role as Lost Girl’s Bo
    “When I originally received the (pilot) script, I read the tagline for it, which was something like, ‘Supernatural sex creature who needs sex to survive,’ and I thought, ‘Yeah, right. What the heck is this?’ recalls Silk. “Then, however, I read the script, which was written by (series creator/executive producer) Michelle Lovretta, and discovered that she wrote this really complex, cool, female lead character who is a sexual creature but in the most vulnerable sort of way.” Read more.
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New tonight: Continuum, A Concert For Heroes

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Continuum, Showcase – “A Test of Time”
Kagame’s return begins with a reset of Liber8’s agenda, away from violence and towards blending into the community. But there may be a glitch – there is the possibility that if their ancestors living in this time are murdered, they might cease to exist. A test of this theory is devised with Kiera and her grandmother as the guinea pigs. Written by Jeff King, directed by Patrick Williams.

Rick Hansen: A Concert For Heroes, CTV
Twenty-five years after the Man In Motion toured the world, CTV joins the Rick Hansen Foundation in honouring today’s “Difference Makers” during the exclusive broadcast premiere of RICK HANSEN: A CONCERT FOR HEROES. Hosted by TSN’s Michael Landsberg and E! Canada’s Leah Miller, the one-hour broadcast event features performances by multiple award-winning Canadian artists David Foster, Sarah McLachlan, Jann Arden, Marianas Trench, and Johnny Reid. Also appearing in the anniversary celebration are celebrity presenters including noted environmentalist David Suzuki and Free The Children founder Craig Kielburger.

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