Heartland

In the news: Heartland’s horses

November 12, 2009 Diane Wild

From Erin Keenan of the Canadian Press:

‘Heartland’ stars develop bond with horses they ride, offer advice to learners
“Amber Marshall, 21, found a way to combine her love of horses with her acting career in her role on CBC’s popular show “Heartland.” She plays 17-year-old Amy Fleming, who runs an Alberta dude ranch with her sister where they treat neglected horses and Amy puts her horse-whispering skills to good use.” Read more.

Battle of the Blades

In the news: Battle of the Blades looks at expansion

November 12, 2009 Diane Wild

blades0549 From Cassandra Szklarski of the Canadian Press:

‘Battle of the Blades’ eyes franchise possibilities as season winds down
“CBC’s skating hit “Battle of the Blades” is heating up off the ice, with talks underway to mount the elimination-style reality series in other countries, executive producer John Brunton said Wednesday.” Read more.

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Trailer Park Boys return in new series: The Drunk and on Drugs Happy Funtime Hour

November 12, 2009 Diane Wild 54 Comments

From a media release:

Leaving the comforts of the Trailer Park for the chaos of Port Cockerton

Showcase commissions The Drunk and on Drugs Happy Funtime Hour
New series from the stars of Trailer Park Boys

What do you get when you pair three former Trailer Park Boys, guitarist Alex Lifeson from RUSH and some “magic” berries? You get the outrageous new Showcase series The Drunk and on Drugs Happy Funtime Hour (working title!). As announced exclusively on showcase.ca this morning, the half-hour comedy series has been greenlit for six episodes that will air on Showcase in 2010.

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In the NWT with Ice Pilots NWT

November 12, 2009 Diane Wild

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

Ice Pilots NWT: Top of the World, Ma
“Holy crap, I’m in the Northwest Territories! On location to check out Ice Pilots NWT, a reality show not unlike American Chopper or Ice Road Drivers coming next Wednesday, Nov. 18, to History Television.” Read more.

Awards, Less Than Kind, Sanctuary

In the news: Gemini show rundown

November 12, 2009 Diane Wild

From Alex Strachan of Canwest:

Great Canadian TV: What you might have missed
“Canadians love Canadians. Canadians love television. But Canadians don’t always love Canadian television. There is, however, some great TV being created north of the 49th parallel, despite our national boob-tube inferiority complex.” Read more.