From W. Andrew Powell of The Gate:
Link: Interview: ‘Ransom’ stars Luke Roberts and Nazneen Contractor
“It’s always fun to work with something that actually happened, or work or play a character that truly exists, and is actively working, so that always adds an authenticity and a sense of responsibility. Every episode has its own story and its own charm, and we’re very lucky as a cast, we really got on with each other, pretty much instantly.” Continue reading.
I pretty much lost my cool over this week’s episode of X Company, as this tweet demonstrates:
Just watched #XCompany 307. OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG. OMG @EvelyneBrochu, OMG @torbenliebrecht, OMG @sandrachw. Oh. My. God. Don't miss it. #Cdntv
— A.R. Wilson (@Wilson_A_R) February 17, 2017
My reaction was in response to the horrifying moral quandaries the instalment presents to viewers and to a stunning—but completely earned—ending that is sure to blow up Twitter on Wednesday night.
It’s an incredibly well-done hour of television, but it is difficult to watch. It was also difficult to create, according to co-executive producer Sandra Chwialkowska.
“Honestly, I can say it was the hardest script I’ve ever had to write,” she says.
Here is our sneak peek of “The Hunt,” written by Chwialkowska and directed by Amanda Tapping.
A village in danger
Last week’s X Company ended with Aurora telling Alfred about the Nazi’s plan to “cleanse” the village of Nadzieja, Poland. This week, Neil, Alfred and the Polish Resistance try to fight off the German attack.
Aurora is pushed to the brink
Aurora has been delving deeper and deeper into the persona of Helene Bauer, and things are about to take a sickening turn as she must prove her loyalty during a party at Schmidt’s home.
Évelyne Brochu is always top-notch, but she is truly compelling in this episode. How she is continually passed over for a Canadian Screen Awards nomination I’ll never understand.
Schmidt and Heidi reveal what it means to be true believers
You think you know what’s coming—you don’t.
Major cliffhanger alert
Don’t even think about missing the final moments of this episode.
X Company airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on CBC.
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From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
Link: Charlotte Sullivan brings a distinct look and feel to Mary Kills People
“It’s not every day as an actor you’re involved in that collaborative part of it, but since I’ve known Tassie over 10 years, she was really game to do that stuff. Collaborating with the hair and makeup team was so great and they are the creme de la creme. The attention to detail was, for me as an artist, the most exciting part because when you’re working with that kind of team that is so talented, it really helps me with my work. It makes everything so much easier when the clothes feel right, the hair is right and you don’t have to do as much. That always gets me so excited.” Continue reading.
From Kevin Rushworth of the High River Times:
Link: Supernatural western shoots in High River
High River locations, including downtown and the firehall, will be on full display when Syfy network’s television show Wynonna Earp, a supernatural western, returns for its second season this summer.
Crews were recently in town from Feb. 14 to 16. While the firehall was their main site, others were Fourth Avenue SW, Colossi’s Cafe and a nearby alleyway, producer Brian Dennis said. Continue reading.
From a media release:
On your marks. Get set. Bake! CBC today announced that it is bringing hit format The Great British Bake Off to Canada with new 8 x one-hour series THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW. Produced by Proper Television, the Canadian version of the culinary competition will start production this month and launch on CBC in fall 2017. The original British series will also air on CBC this summer as THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW. The search for Canada’s best bakers is now underway, with further details available at www.cbc.ca/life/greatcanadianbakingshow for those interested in applying.
Based on the British format, THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW will bring together 10 amateur bakers from across Canada to compete in a series of themed culinary challenges. In every episode, they’ll face three nail-biting rounds: the Signature Bake, the Technical Bake and the Show Stopper. Each week, the competitor who shows the most skill, creativity and finesse will be named Star Baker, while the weakest will be sent home until only three finalists are left vying for the Great Canadian Baking Show title.
THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW is produced by Proper Television in association with CBC and Love Productions. The format is owned by Love Productions and distributed by Sky Vision. In addition to the original British series the format has been produced in 23 territories, including American, Australian, French and Irish versions.
