Greg Quill of the Toronto Star reviews E! network’s mini-series:
Damhnait Doyle photo courtesy E!
Ilona Beiks of Playback on upcoming documentary series 4Real:
From a media release:
Searching for Answers in Missing Link, an all-new series on SPACE
Sometimes the world presents us with questions we just cannot find the answers to. Sometimes things just do not fit together. Explore the intriguing, yet unexplained in Missing Link, a brand new series airing Thursdays at 10pm ET / 7pm PT on SPACE, beginning June 28.
The 13-part documentary series delves into a wealth of experiences, research and events related to paranormal phenomena that challenge current scientific beliefs including mythical creatures, divine manifestations, witchcraft, satanism, UFOs and poltergeists. Produced by Planete Bleue Television Inc. from Boucherville, Quebec, in association with SPACE, Missing Link is filmed entirely in Canada and presents selected themes with an interesting Canadian angle.
Continue reading SPACE launches Missing Link
Excerpts of a CBC media release:
NEW, RETURNING SERIES and SPECIALS
THE ADVENTURES OF BOB & DOUG MCKENZIE: STRANGE BREW and BOB & DOUG’S TWO-FOUR ANNIVERSARY – Sunday, May 20:
7 p.m.
THE ADVENTURES OF BOB & DOUG MCKENZIE: STRANGE BREW tells the classic story of two beer-addled brothers (Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis) who thwart a sinister plot to rule the world via mind-controlling lager.
9 p.m.
BOB & DOUG MCKENZIE’S TWO-FOUR ANNIVERSARY is a one-hour celebration of the McKenzie brothers-a 24-year enduring Canadian franchise credited with defining a national identity. This special reveals the fascinating stories of people whose lives were touched, affected or influenced by the McKenzie brothers; celebrates key milestones throughout the franchise’s history; and finally reveals the men behind it all-Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas.
THE SECOND CITY’S NEXT COMEDY LEGEND – begins Tuesday, July 10 at 9 p.m.
First-class sketch comedy, Canada’s hottest new comics, intense competition and ruthless ambition all come together in THE SECOND CITY’S NEXT COMEDY LEGEND-hosted by Trish Stratus, the most decorated Diva in WWE history. Sketch comedy performers from all over Canada compete and are judged by SCTV alumnus Joe Flaherty and comedians Elvira Kurt and Nick Napier. Comics vie for the chance to join the ranks of such legendary Canadian performers as John Candy, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Mike Myers, Dan Aykroyd, Dave Thomas and Eugene Levy, all of whom got their start at The Second City.
Continue reading CBC’s summer schedule
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