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Upcoming episode: X-Weighted, Slice, Aug. 30

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From a media release:

Episode 7 – “Desperate Housewife” ANN-MARIE’s story

Airdate: Thursday, August 30, 2007, 8 p.m. ET

Repeats: Thursday, August 30, 2007, 11 p.m. ET

Saturday, September 1, 2007, 11 a.m. ET

Sunday, September 2, 2007, 7 p.m. ET

Monday, September 3, 2007, 9 a.m. ET

Wednesday, September 5, 2007, 3 p.m. ET

Ann-Marie is the C.E.O. of her household – a stay at home mom who hasn’t lost a pound since her baby was born six months ago. Intent on three more kids, Ann-Marie must lose weight now or be stuck in a gaining pattern for years to come. She tells Paul she wants to compete in a sprint triathlon and he insists she start training right away. Ann-Marie admits she no longer likes having her husband touch her – but when Fred discusses her intimacy issues – he strikes a raw nerve.

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In Production: Fresh with Anna Olson

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From a media release:

FOOD NETWORK STAR ANNA OLSON RETURNS WITH ‘FRESH’ NEW SERIES

AnnaFood Network Canada, together with Peace Point Entertainment Group proudly announced today the production of the new TV series, Fresh with Anna Olson, to premiere on Food Network Canada beginning in early 2008.

Les Tomlin, CEO of Peace Point Entertainment Group is pleased that Food Network came to him to produce a second Food Network series after their debut hit Food Jammers. “Anna is a one of Food Network’s biggest Canadian stars and the focus of this new series brings viewers into Anna Olson’s world. Fresh with Anna Olson has a two season order (26 X 30 minute episodes) that will see production continue until November”, says Tomlin. “Anna has been very generous and opened her turn-of-the-century country home and foodie world in Ontario’s Niagara Region to the production for shooting. It’s a unique chance for fans to get to know their favourite chef on a more personal level,” adds Vallery Hyduk, Head of Development at Peace Point.

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Heartland, Little Mosque on the Prairie

In the news: CBC’s fall shows

Media in Canada reports on the CBC’s fall campaign for four of its female-skewing shows:

  • CBC bundles four shows in fall campaign
    “The broadcaster’s ad campaign for Heartland, The Tudors, No Opportunity Wasted and the second season of Little Mosque on the Prairie will include magazines, community newspapers, creative subway and streetcar domination.” Read more.
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Bon Jovi guesting on Canadian Idol finale

From a CTV media release:

Bon Jovi to Rock Canadian Idol Season Finale, Sept. 11 on CTV

CTV confirmed today that Bon Jovi will perform live on the Canadian Idol season finale on Tuesday, Sept. 11.

  • Top 2 Canadian Idol Finalists travel to New York City to workshop with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora
  • Bon Jovi, Avril Lavigne and Eva Avila Guest Star in Blockbuster Season Finale

One of the world’s greatest rock bands, Bon Jovi will not only perform live on Canadian Idol, but will also mentor the lucky Top 2 who will perform from the Bon Jovi songbook in the two-hour finale. The Top 2 will jet to New York City to workshop with both Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora in advance of Canadian Idol’s final performance show airing Monday, Sept. 10 on CTV. Bon Jovi is the latest act confirmed on the impressive list of guest artists that have performed on Canadian Idol this summer. Canadian pop rock princess Avril Lavigne and Idol winner Eva Avila have already been announced as special guests for the blockbuster season finale that will see the fifth Canadian Idol crowned.

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APTN fall schedule

From an APTN media release:

APTN Announces Fall ’07 Programming Line-Up

APTN’s new programming for the fall 2007 season will include:

Mixed Blessings – World Premiere (Comedy series) Launches: Nov. 6/07 @ 9pm ET/PT Mixed Blessings is a dramatic comedy series that explores the lives of a blended family in small town Canada. Hank, a third generation Ukrainian with two teenagers, and Ruby, a Cree woman with four kids, ages 6 to 16, set up house together in a northern Alberta community.

Closer to Home – World Premiere (How-to series) Launches: Nov. 6/07 @ 9:30pm ET/PT This television series takes us onto reserves across Canada to experience housing from a First Nations point of view. Hosted by acclaimed First Nations actor and home builder, Wayne Baker, this series delivers relevant “how-to” advice on a range of housing issues catered to Aboriginal people living on-reserve.

Rabbit Fall – World Premiere (Dramatic series)
Launches: Nov. 9 @ 7:30 pm ET/PT
Police officer Tara Wheaton is assigned the town of Rabbit Fall’s most benign cases, but instinct tells her that the bizarre lurks in the everyday. Her nagging intuition leads her from ordinary crimes into the darkest corners of Rabbit Fall.

Fish out of Water – World Premiere (Comedy series)
Launches: Nov. 9/07 @ 8 pm ET/PT
Ojibway comedian Don Kelly goes to various Aboriginal communities to learn about their cultures and attempts to fit in – often with hilarious consequences.

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