From a media release:

JULIETTE LEWIS AND CALLUM KEITH RENNIE TAPPED FOR EONE’S NEW LEGAL DRAMA ‘THE FIRM’, BASED ON THE FEATURE FILM AND BESTSELLER BY WORLD-RENOWNED NOVELIST JOHN GRISHAM

• David Straiton (House, Fringe) to Direct the Pilot
• Helen Shaver (Judging Amy, Law & Order: SVU) Joins as Producer/Director
• Production Starts in Toronto this August
• ‘The Firm’ Set to Premiere on NBC, Global and AXN in Mid-season

Networks, NBC and Global are proud to announce that Juliette Lewis (“Natural Born Killers,” “Cape Fear”) and Callum Keith Rennie (“The Killing,” “Californication”) are signed on to star in the new legal drama series “The Firm,” based on John Grisham’s best-selling novel and executive-produced by Grisham and Lukas Reiter. Lewis and Rennie join Josh Lucas (“The Lincoln Lawyer,” “Sweet Home Alabama”) who was previously announced to star as attorney Mitchell McDeere (the role originated by Tom Cruise in the film).

David Straiton (“House,” “Fringe”) is confirmed to direct the pilot episode which will commence production in Toronto this August. Helen Shaver (Judging Amy, Law & Order: SVU) has also joined the series as a Producer and will direct multiple episodes.

From a media release:

GLOBAL ORIGINAL SERIES CANADA SINGS PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 – 9PM ET/PT

• Competing All in the Name of Charity, Canada Sings Transforms Ordinary Workmates into Glee Club Performers
• Six-Part Reality Series Hosted by ET Canada’s Matte Babel with Celebrity Judges Jann Arden, Pierre Bouvier and Rob Van Winkle (a.k.a. Vanilla Ice)

Five! Six! Seven! Eight…! The countdown is on for the all-new six-part original series, Canada Sings premiering Wednesday, August 3 – 9pm ET/PT on Global.

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From a media release:

DOES CANADA HAVE TALENT? NATIONWIDE CITYTV TALENT SEARCH BEGINS NOW

• CANADA’S GOT TALENT AUDITIONS THIS FALL IN SIX CANADIAN CITIES: Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto
• Sign-up for local auditions online at www.canadasgottalent.com

Rogers Media is calling Canadians of all ages with unique skills and outstanding talents! The Citytv original series, Canada’s Got Talent, is launching a nationwide search to find Canada’s most talented performers. This September, the all-new Canadian version of the international hit Got Talent format will make stops for auditions in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver, Halifax, Montreal and Toronto. Full details, rules and regulations, and sign-up forms are available at www.canadasgottalent.com. Canada’s Got Talent premieres on Citytv in Spring 2012.

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From a media release:

TREEHOUSE’S AWARD-WINNING SERIES ROLL PLAY TO TRAVEL TO SELECT CITIES ACROSS CANADA THIS FALL

• Tickets for the Roll Play Live Animal Party on sale July 12 at www.rollplaylive.ca

Treehouse Live, the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Sinking Ship Entertainment are proud to present the Roll Play Live Animal Party concert tour. Featuring live musical performances from Canadian Children’s Music Group of the Year Splash ‘n’ Boots, the Roll Play Live Animal Party will travel to 18 cities across Canada this fall including Toronto, Calgary and Victoria. Tickets are on sale now at www.rollplaylive.ca.

Based on the TV series, Roll Play Live Animal Party will inspire kids to sing and dance along to their favourite music from Roll Play, including musical hits written by well-known Canadian artists such as Broken Social Scene, The Guess Who and Kardinal Offishall. As well, fan favourites like Alice the Elephant, Felix the Frog, Dolly the Dolphin, Frank the Crab, Lola the Mermaid, DJ Robot, Jippy Dog, Furry the Flying Squirrel and a jungle of others will join in the fun.

Performances in select tour cities will be filmed for upcoming concert specials to air on Treehouse in the coming months.

No need to wait until concert day to wiggle like a jellyfish, stomp like an elephant or roar like a lion! Visit www.treehousetv.com for game and activity ideas, recipes and episodes to watch to get ready for the concert. For tour updates, follow Roll Play Live at Twitter.com/RollPlayLive or at Facebook.com/RollPlayLive.