Lauren Lee Smith (Good Dog, The L Word, CSI, Mutant X, The Listener) sits down with Jude (in Jude’s living room) for the 10 Questions. Here are some highlights:
Video: Lauren Lee Smith of The Listener
Top Chef Canada’s horse meat dish under fire
From Victoria Ahearn of the Canadian Press:
- Backlash brews over use of horse meat in ‘Top Chef Canada‘
The reality TV show “Top Chef Canada” came under fire Monday over an episode in which one contestant was asked to prepare a dish using horse meat. Read more.
Interview: Sheila McCarthy of Little Mosque on the Prairie
From Abbas Karimjee:
- Interview with Little Mosque on the Prairie’s Sheila McCarthy
SARAH has grown immeasurably over the last five seasons. From her marriage, to her new jobs, her daughter’s marriage, her new arc this season being on her own, SARAH has really matured in many ways. She is still a lovable under dog and very sweet, but maybe more vulnerable now as she faces a new life of singledom. My challenge has been to bring dignity to her even as she screws up again and again. Read more.
Casting on for Operation Unplugged
From a media release:
Casting Now for New Travel & Escape Series Operation Unplugged
- Travel & Escape, Parks Canada and HLP+Partners Team Up on New Canadian Original Series in Production this Summer
A casting search has begun to find eight technology obsessed Canadians who are willing to “unplug†for a new docu-adventure series Operation Unplugged to air on Travel & Escape channel early next year. The series will take the selected self-proclaimed “techno-dependent†Canadians on a coast-to-coast adventure through Canada’s National Parks and Historic Sites.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and enrolled in a post-secondary education program this fall in order to be eligible. The casting call closes on May 27th, and the series begins shooting across Canada this August. Application form and more information available at www.operationunplugged.com.
Operation Unplugged is a multiplatform production, with a robust online component allowing viewers to connect with the host and competitors, follow additional storylines and engage in interactive games.
Alan Bishop, a world adventurer who has worked on Survivor and The Amazing Race as a challenge producer, will host the series. Alan will guide the recruits through a series of challenges that will turn their world upside-down as they struggle to survive the great outdoors without their favorite gadgets.
In addition to casting for Operation Unplugged, Travel & Escape is inviting advertisers to get involved in the series through meaningful brand integration. Categories such as automotive, technology, outdoor clothing/gear outfitters and QSR’s are natural fit offering advertisers organic ways to showcase their brands.
Operation Unplugged is being produced for Travel & Escape channel by HLP + Partners in collaboration with Parks Canada. The series is being Executive Produced by Henry Less, Lee Herberman and Kevin Newman.
Lost Girl starts production on Season 2
From a media release:
Prodigy Pictures and Shaw Media Announce Start of Production on Season 2 of Supernatural Canadian Drama Series, Lost Girl
Prodigy Pictures, in association with Shaw Media, announced today that the supernatural Canadian drama, Lost Girl, has started production on Season Two this week in Toronto. Thirteen one-hour episodes will be filmed at a west end Toronto soundstage and on location in and around the city until September 22. Season two is expected to premiere on Showcase this fall.
Anna Silk (Being Erica, Billable Hours) reprises her role as “Boâ€, the tough yet loveable Succubus who survives by feeding off sexual energy. Kris Holden-Ried (Ben Hur, The Tudors, Underworld 4) returns as “Dysonâ€, the shape-shifting Fae, homicide detective, and Bo’s love interest. Other popular returning cast members include Bo’s human confidante and street-smart survivor, “Kenzi†(Ksenia Solo: Life Unexpected; Black Swan); “Lauren†(Zoie Palmer: The Guard, Instant Star, XIII), a human doctor who competes for Bo’s heart; “Trick†(Rick Howland: Billable Hours, Murdoch Mysteries), the mysterious owner and bartender at The Dal Riata tavern, with a secretive past that is yet to be unlocked; “Hale†(K.C. Collins: Owning Mahowny, Doomstown), a handsome male “Siren†who is the eternal bachelor, ultimate wingman and Dyson’s partner on the force.
Joining the Lost Girl cast this season is Vincent Walsh (Republic of Doyle, Saving Private Ryan) in a recurring role. Notable guest stars include Emmanuelle Vaugier (Two and a Half Men, Covert Affairs, Human Target) who returns as “The Morriganâ€, the leader of the Dark Fae and Conrad Coates (Covert Affairs, Tron) who guest stars in episode two.
Season one introduced viewers to Bo, a drifter who learns she is a succubus, a creature from the world of Fae, who live among humans. Bo refuses to choose an allegiance to either the Dark or Light Fae clans. Her independence proves problematic for both sides, threatening to topple an age-old system, as she embarks on a personal mission to unlock the secrets of her origin.
Season two will challenge Bo’s resolve to stay free and force her to question her own morals and beliefs. While Bo grows stronger and learns more about who she really is, relationships will be tested and passions will ignite, but answers will not come easily. Through it all, Bo will remain true to herself and loyal to those she trusts as she continues to forge a path of her own in a dangerous world.
Lost Girl was developed by Prodigy Pictures, in association with Shaw Media and Showcase. Executive Producers are Jay Firestone, Plato Fountidakis, and Paul Rapovski. Co-Executive Producers are Michelle Lovretta, Jeremy Boxen and Brad Markowitz. Vanessa Piazza is Associate Producer and Wanda Chaffey is Producer.
Lost Girl premiered on Showcase in September 2010 with record-breaking audience numbers and continued to draw viewers in each week. During its run in Fall 2010, the series ranked number one on the channel for adults 25-54 and was the top scripted series across all specialty channels.