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In the news: ReGenesis brings science to communities

Terry Poulton of Media in Canada :

  • ReGenesis breaking the fourth wall big time
    “The idea for the public forums sprang from a brainstorming session the series’ science consultant – renowned structural biologist Dr. Aled Edwards – had with a colleague. ‘They got talking about the commonality of creativity between science and the arts, and how both areas need to be well supported to foster innovation in Canada.'” Read more.
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In the news: Sofia Milos of The Border

Shinan Govani of the National Post talks to Sofia Milos of the upcoming CBC show The Border:

  • Mayor meets his match
    “”A great collaboration of discovery and entertainment” is the way Sofia describes the show that’s she’s been filming. And, naturally, she can’t say enough about the opportunity to play the part of a tightly wound Homeland Security agent who has issues –as well as issues.” Read more.
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CTV Strikes iTunes Canada Deal

From a CTV media release:

Hit programming from CTV and its specialty channels The Comedy Network and MTV are now available from the iTunes Store in Canada (www.itunes.ca). iTunes becomes the next digital platform for CTV’s original Canadian series, in addition to The CTV Broadband Network and Rogers’ CTV on Demand service. The iTunes deal represents for CTV yet another opportunity for viewers to catch up to episodes already broadcast on CTV.

CTV programs for purchase include Canada’s most-watched comedy series, Corner Gas, international hit Degrassi: The Next Generation, critically-acclaimed series Robson Arms and Gemini Award winner Instant Star.

“I’m very excited about Corner Gas being on iTunes,” said Brent Butt, star of Corner Gas. “Initially I was excited because I thought it meant Corner Gas was going to be turned into a musical. But it turns out I was confused. The show will be available on iTunes just the way we made it, which is also awesome.”

iTunes’ CTV content will allow viewers to catch up to previously-aired episodes and purchase just-broadcast episodes the day after their television premieres:

CTV

  • Corner Gas: previously-aired episodes from Season 4 and the current Season 5 are available today. New episodes from Season 5 will be available the day following their television premiere on The Comedy Network.
  • Robson Arms: the complete second season is available immediately. New episodes from Season 3 will be available the day following their television premiere on CTV.
  • Degrassi: The Next Generation: the complete sixth season is available immediately. New episodes from Season 7 will be available the day following their television premiere.
  • Instant Star: the complete third season is available immediately. New episodes from Season 4 will be available the day following their television premiere on CTV.
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Global’s January programming

From a Global media release:

THE GUARD
ALL-NEW CANADIAN ORIGINAL SERIES PREMIERE
Tuesday, January 22 – 10pm ET/PT
The action-packed story of four imperfect and offbeat heroes of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Search and Rescue team and their daily battles both in and out of the water.

EMBRACING ‘DA KINK SPECIAL
Tuesday, January 1 – 9pm ET/PT
This one-hour documentary chronicles the development of ‘da Kink in my Hair from its successful run on-stage to the hit Canadian original series on Global, with riveting personal experiences of the show’s leading women.

‘DA KINK IN MY HAIR
Sunday, January 6 – 7:30pm ET/PT
Episode: MOTHER OF A DAY
Mrs. Campbell has come all the way from Jamaica for Novelette’s birthday, a surprise orchestrated by Joy, only she’s two days early and full of complaints. Meanwhile, Nigel and Starr are getting closer, and as a result, he breaks up with his girlfriend Nikki, but everything changes when Nikki arrives at the party with news of her pregnancy. In the mirror story, a woman gives up custody of her children when she begins to feel herself losing control.

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Richard Fagon as Nigel, Ngozi Paul as Starr in Da Kink in My Hair

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