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The Tudors to air most important episode of series

From Alex Strachan of Canada.com:

  • The Tudors reaches for a grace note in its most compelling, most poignant and perhaps most important episode of the series
    “n this week’s episode — the most heart-wrenching, arguably most profound episode of the season, if not the series — the teenage Howard will face the full wrath and fury of the English court, after her dalliances — the decisions of a petulant, teenage girl — are made public. Critics have accused The Tudors of playing fast-and-loose with the historical record, but writer Michael Hirst — an Oscar nominee for Shekhar Kapor’s 1998 film Elizabeth — has always maintained he is a dramatist, not a documentarian.” Read more.
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Battle of the Blades

New tonight: Battle of the Blades, Men With Brooms on CBC

8:00 p.m. Battle of the Blades Results
 Series I I – Eps 3 – The results of Canada’s vote are revealed, leaving the bottom two pairs to a skate-off. The judges decide who stays and who gets iced.

8:30 p.m. Men With Brooms
(Comedy) Men With Brooms picks up the ongoing story of Long Bay through the adventures and misadventures of four careworn young men brought together by a love of “ shuffleboard-on-ice.” Cast includes: Brendan Gall, William Vaughan, Joel Keller, Anand Rajaram, Aliyah O’Brien, Glenda Braganza, and Siobhan Murphy. Paul Gross narrates each episode and makes guest appearances.

Quitting Time – Disturbed by their diet pop addiction, April and Matt agree to become “ quit buddies.” Feeling left out, Gary joins in the pop abstinence, with less than stellar results. After a humiliating fall on the ice, Pramesh also leans toward quitting – curling, that is. Worried that Pramesh will sue, Bill decides to be “ nice” – which proves to be even more disturbing than regular Bill.

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Production starts on Dan for Mayor season 2

From a media release:

As Municipal Elections Draw Close, Production Begins on Season 2 of the CTV and The Comedy Network’s DAN FOR MAYOR

  • The hijinks are just beginning for new mayor Dan Phillips in Season 2
  • Viewers can catch encore episodes of Season 1 on The Comedy Network

d4m gal 1204(1)With municipal elections across the country now just days away, Dan Philip’s (played by series star Fred Ewanuick, CORNER GAS) term as the new Mayor of Wessex is just beginning. Sad Glasses Productions Inc. and QVF Inc., in association with CTV and The Comedy Network, announced today that production is underway on Season 2 of the hit comedy Dan For Mayor. Nominated for a Gemini Award for “Best Comedy Series”, Season 2 picks up with Dan stepping into the role of Mayor while struggling to cope with his new-found mayoral responsibilities. Scheduled to premiere on CTV and The Comedy Network in mid-season 2011, the 13-episode half-hour series shoots in Toronto, Hamilton and Kitchener, Ontario until December 2010.

“I’m looking forward to the second season,” says Ewanuick. “Now that my character is actually mayor, he’s overwhelmed but what he lacks in experience he makes up for in ignorance”.

In Season 2, Dan Phillips is now ? almost on purpose ? the Mayor of Wessex. He ran on a whim and was elected by default. Dan’s first term has started and he is unprepared, unqualified and in way over his head. This season, Dan gets himself in trouble with the Chief of Police, a neighbouring mayor and a dodgy Ethics Commissioner. Meanwhile on the personal front, Dan haplessly navigates his way through his relationship with Claire while attempting to have a not-too-weird friendship with Claire’s ex, Mike. Dan also struggles to find time to have a beer with his old pal Jeff, the new owner of Fern’s Bar and Grill.

Starring alongside the Gemini Award-winning Ewanuick is Mary Ashton (HEARTLAND) who plays Claire, Dan’s ambitious girlfriend, Paul Bates (Mooseport) as Jeff, Dan’s childhood best friend and one-time campaign manager, and Benjamin Ayres (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES) as Claire’s responsible, successful and moustached ex-fiancé Mike.

Season 1 of Dan For Mayor premiered to 2 million viewers on March 1, 2010. Along with Hiccups, it was one of the most-watched premieres of any scripted Canadian series last season.

Viewers can catch encore broadcasts of Season 1 on The Comedy Network Fridays at 5:30 p.m. ET/PT and 8:30 p.m. ET/PT and Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. Season 1 is also available on demand at watch.ctv.ca and thecomedynetwork.ca

Produced by Sad Glasses and QVF Inc. in association with CTV and The Comedy Network, Dan For Mayor is created and executive produced by Mark Farrell (This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Paul Mather (Men With Brooms) and Kevin White (Insecurity). Susan Murdoch (The Terrorist Next Door) is Producer. The show is written by Mark Farrell, Paul Mather, Kevin White, Jenn Engels (LESS THAN KIND) and Carolyn Taylor (THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES). The Directors are Ron Murphy (Being Erica), Brian Roberts (Everybody Loves Raymond) and David Weaver (Fairfield Road). Michelle Daly is the Director o

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TV, eh? podcast episode 14: Hurry Hard

Episode 14: Listen or download here or subscribe via iTunes or with any other program via the TV, Eh? feed

Anthony flies solo this week with two recent Diane-recorded interviews featuring the legendary Ron James and three cast members from Men With Brooms.

In addition, he waxes a bit idiotic about the CBC going HNIC in 3D, Call Me Fitz, Lost Girl, Haven and whatever else came into his mind upon hitting the record button.

Diane will be back from her epic journey from the Mummy’s Den to Hollywoodland next week.

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Haven

Haven renewed for season 2

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From a media release:

HAVEN RENEWED FOR SEASON TWO

Haven, Syfy’s original series from leading independent producer Entertainment One (eOne), has been renewed for season two. The 13-episode season will commence production on location in Nova Scotia in Spring 2011 with an eye towards a Summer 2011 premiere.

Haven, starring Emily Rose, is based on The Colorado Kid from renowned author Stephen King. The series follows FBI agent Audrey Parker (Rose), who takes up residence in the small town of Haven, Maine and soon discovers the town’s many secrets. A longtime refuge for people with an eclectic range of supernatural abilities, Haven also holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of Audrey’s lost past. Among the townspeople are local cop Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryant) and the mysterious and charming Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour).

The creative team behind Haven includes showrunner Scott Shepherd (Tru Calling, The Dead Zone) as well as his partners, executive producers Lloyd Segan and Shawn Piller (The Dead Zone, Wildfire, Greek) who are joined by eOne’s John Morayniss (Hung, Rookie Blue) Noreen Halpern (Hung, Rookie Blue) and Laszlo Barna (The Bridge, Call Me Fitz). The pilot was written by Sam Ernst & Jim Dunn (The Dead Zone) who also serve as executive producers on the series.

In Canada, Haven ranks as one of the top five series for Showcase in Adults 25-54.*

* Source:Canada: BBM-PPM Data – May 31 – August 29 2010

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