From 24 Hours:
Interview with Chris Haddock of Intelligence
Alisen Down of Robson Arms
From CTV:
- Alisen Down ready for another adventure on ‘Arms’
“Alisen Down, who plays Sault Ste. Marie on Robson Arms, says her character may be crazy, but Sault’s a real person too. ‘She’s always looking to find herself, and she has always got great adventures she embarks on,’ says Down, who returns for her third season on ‘Arms’ this year.” Read more.
Survivorman Kids Casting for the Courageous
From a media release:
In the tradition of the hit series Survivorman, Les Stroud, 9 Story Entertainment and YTV are hunting for six brave souls for the new series Survivorman Kids. With Les as their mentor, the kids will be taken into the wilderness and presented with different survival challenges, testing their skill, wit and determination.
Applicants that have what it takes to survive like expert Survivorman Les Stroud, who are between the ages of 13 – 17, are being asked to apply now at http://www.survivormankids.com. The series will be filmed in Ontario and is scheduled to shoot this summer. Previous camping experience is not required.
Application deadline is Friday, May 16.
No video games, no internet, no food court…no kidding. THIS IS REAL.
Continue reading Survivorman Kids Casting for the Courageous
Upcoming episode: Robson Arms, CTV, May 5
“Positivity”
Written by: David Moses Directed by: Tony Dean Smith
TUNE IN – Monday May 5th, 9:30 on CTV
Sault (Alisen Down) is down on her luck when she decides to try a little positive thinking. No sooner has she tried a few happy thoughts when BAM – her nemesis gets taken out of the picture and she lands a plum marketing gig. But karma is catching up with Sault – will she manage to positively destroy the best opportunity of her career?
Guest stars include Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan and Battlestar Galactica’s Tahmoh Penikett.
Podcast: The scoop on Air Farce, Intelligence, and TV myths
Don’t miss a fun TV, eh? podcast, with Roger Abbott of Royal Canadian Air Farce talking to Bill Brioux about that show’s long run and final season coming up. Then Bill shares some famous television myths from his book Truth and Rumours: The Reality Behind TV’s Most Famous Myths, along with a bonus Canadian truth about Pierre Berton, Bruno Gerussi, and a bloody finger. Chris Haddock, creator of Da Vinci’s Inquest and Intelligence, chats about the Intelligence season one DVD release, the FOX pilot version of that show, John Wells, and Haddock’s plans to take Richard Stursberg’s job. The last part of the podcast is me sitting back and staying out of the way while two of CBC’s biggest personalities – Haddock and Roger Abbott of Royal Canadian Air Farce – survey the state of the CBC.
The rundown follows, with approximate start times in brackets:
- Roger Abbott of Royal Canadian Air Farce on that show’s long history and not-so-long future [:02]
- Bill Brioux, author of Truth and Rumours: The Reality Behind TV’s Most Famous Myths [:30]
- Creator Chris Haddock of Intelligence and Da Vinci’s Inquest [:45]
Listen in the player below, visit the show site, or subscribe via iTunes or with any other program via the TV, Eh? feed.
