Cult Pulled from Schedule

You may have noticed that Cult hasn't been on recently, neither last Friday on The CW or this week on the Tuesday Canadian airing time slot on CTV 2. I was hopeful we'd get at least one more episode, but it looks like that isn't the case. Although no official word on The CW site, the news is out in multiple sources that Cult is being pulled from the schedule. First week had the night change, and now it looks like we will be left hanging on the vision for the rest of the season.

I'm saddened by this news as Cult was one of my favourite new shows this year, with it's interesting story, great characters who came alive from the fantastic set of actors cast in the show and a bizarre meta-within-meta element that always kept me guessing. But, at least we we got more episode than Zero Hour and Do No Harm which were pulled after even fewer episodes. The mid-season shows with February starts had a really low survival rate this year.

It's tough times for new shows out there.

Paranormal Pick of the Week: Defiance Debut and Continuum Season 2

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There is too much awesome this week to play favourites, so our Paranormal Picks This Week start tonight with the new series Defiance (2 hour premiere) and keeps riding to Sunday's airing of Continuum which brings it's second season to life.

Defiance ~ Series Premiere
Monday April 15, 2013 at 10pm on Showcase

Series Description: "Set in the near future, Defiance introduces an exotically transformed planet Earth, its landscapes permanently altered following the sudden – and tumultuous – arrival of seven unique alien races. In this somewhat unknown and unpredictable landscape, the richly diverse, newly formed civilization of humans and aliens must learn to co-exist peacefully. Each week, viewers will follow an immersive character drama set in the boom-town of Defiance, which sits atop the ruins of St. Louis, MO, while in the game, players will adventure in the new frontier of the San Francisco Bay area. The dramatic tapestry of the series and the intense action of the game will exist in a single universe where their respective narratives will inform one another and evolve together into one overall story."

Defiance is a Canadian/US co-production of 13 episodes and stars Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Graham Greene and Mia Kirshner.

See more about Defiance at Showcase.ca and Defiance.com.

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Continuum ~ Season 2 Premiere
Sunday April 21, 2013 at 9pm on Showcase

Suzie and I really enjoyed watching and podcasting through Continuum's first season last summer. It is so cool to see a Canadian-produced, Canadian-set awesome science fiction series. And with a female lead who kicks butt to boot. The show has a great science fiction angle with time travel as well as the power of subtle social skills and even some political commentary. Plus, it's smart and a lot of fun. I'm very curious to see where things go in Season 2. If you need to catch up with Season 1? I've created a spoiler-free episode list to all of the Season 1 episodes that you can watch online at Showcase.ca and Continuumtheseries.com.

See more about Continuum at Showcase.ca and Continuumtheseries.com.



Also Awesome:

• Hemlock Grove begins on Netflix (all territories) this Friday April 19, 2013. I'm really curious to see this one in and experience the Netflix format. Find out more about Hemlock Grove at Netflix.com.

Greg Bryk, Greyston Holt and Paul Greene added to the cast of Bitten

Greg Bryk cast in Bitten
Exciting news for Bitten fans! We recently heard that Laura Vandervoort (V, Haven, Smallville) will be starring inthe The TV adaptation of the Kelley Armstrong book series, and now three men have been added to the cast: Greg Bryk, Greyston Holt and Paul Greene.

People may know Greg Bryk from A History of Violence, but I've seen him most recently as Amos in XIII and easily remember him as the skipper from the rival team in the Canadian curling film Men with Brooms; he also played Weston Field in Weston Field ReGenesis.


Greyston Holt cast in Bitten
I was very impressed with Greyston Holt in his portrayal of Ray Jr. in Durham County, and more recently we've seen in him both Alcatraz and Borealis.

Out of the three, Paul Greene is pretty new to me outside of the film Somewhere, but you may recognize him from The Client List as well as guest starring on NCIS and Eastwick. I'm so psyched for this series, and I love that everyone is Canadian.


Paul Greene cast in Bitten
I've been wanting to read the book for years now, and really enjoyed Kelley Armstrong's YA series The Darkest Powers so I know I'm in for some good fun. But as I haven't read it yet, I'm being very careful not to notice who-plays-who yet, as then I'll 'see' the actors when I'm reading. That means I have to get reading PRONTO and also that the press release below I've not read myself so if you are spoiler-sensitive you might want to read with caution. Of course if you are one of the many rabid fans, you go right ahead and DEVOUR it.

Bitten is scheduled to hit Space in Fall of 2014.

Here are more details on the casting news for Bitten from a media release from April 9, 2013:

"Space announced today that production has begun on its buzzed-about new Original Drama series BITTEN. Featuring three new male leads, the Canadian scripted series will shoot in studio and on location in Toronto, Hamilton, and in the Hespeler area in Cambridge, ON until late summer. Based on the critically acclaimed Women of the Otherworld novels by Canadian author Kelley Armstrong, the emotionally charged thriller stars previously announced Laura Vandervoort (SMALLVILLE, Ted) as Elena Michaels, the world’s only female werewolf. Additional principal casting for the series announced today includes Winnipeg’s Greg Bryk (A History Of Violence, ROOKIE BLUE) as Pack Alpha Jeremy Danvers, and Alberta natives Greyston Holt (ALCATRAZ, DURHAM COUNTY) as Clayton Danvers and Paul Greene (THE CLIENT LIST, WICKED WICKED GAMES) as Philip McAdams. The 13-episode, one-hour series is set to premiere in early 2014 on Space, and is produced by No Equal Entertainment, Hoodwink Entertainment, and Entertainment One (eOne) in association with Bell Media.

A foster child, Elena (Vandervoort) had always craved a “normal” life and thought she finally found it with her boyfriend Clayton Danvers (Holt). But the secret life he kept from her ended up changing her forever. With one small bite, Elena was forced to survive life with the Pack as a werewolf. Still craving the normal life she lost, Elena finds refuge in Toronto working as a photographer and dating a new man. Hiding her werewolf existence from her ad-exec boyfriend Philip McAdams (Greene), Elena is pulled back into her former life when bodies turn up in the backwoods of Stonehaven, the rural mansion that has served as a werewolf sanctuary for generations. Caught between two worlds and two loves, Elena returns to Stonehaven out of duty, turning to Clay’s foster-father and leader of the Pack Jeremy Danvers (Bryk) for support. But once back in the fold, Elena realizes that when push comes to shove, like any true alpha female, she’ll stop at nothing to defend her family.

Also joining the BITTEN cast are Paulino Nunes (THE FIRM, CRA$H & BURN) and Steve Lund (HAVEN, ALPHAS) as werewolf father and son Antonio and Nick Sorrentino; Natalie Brown (BEING HUMAN, HAPPY TOWN) as Diane, Philip’s sister and Elena’s best friend in Toronto; Michael Xavier (THE BEST YEARS, NIKITA) as werewolf Logan; Genelle Williams (WAREHOUSE 13, THE LISTENER) as Logan’s girlfriend Rachel; and Joel Keller (MEN WITH BROOMS, DURHAM COUNTY) as werewolf Peter.

“We’re so excited to see the rich world that Kelley Armstrong has created in her novels begin to take shape and come to life as we start production on this new series with an amazing cast,” said Corrie Coe, Senior Vice-President, Independent Production, Bell Media. “With Greyston and Paul joining Laura, the love triangle at the heart of the series is complete, and Greg is the perfect Pack leader.”

“After months of searching in Toronto, Vancouver, and Los Angeles, we couldn’t be more excited about casting Greyston Holt to play Clayton, Paul Greene in the role of Philip, and Greg Bryk as Pack Alpha, Jeremy Danvers,” said J.B. Sugar, Executive Producer, No Equal Entertainment. “We are truly excited to begin production and I can't think of a more appealing and talented ensemble cast of actors to populate the world of our show.”

About Greg Bryk (“Jeremy Danvers”)
Greg Bryk was first introduced to audiences as Alexander ‘The Juggernaut’ Yount in the comedy Men With Brooms, and then starred as Weston Fields for four seasons on the critically-acclaimed series REGENESIS. Bryk has appeared in major TV mini-series and movies of the week including THE GATHERING, THE ROBBER BRIDE, RED: THE WEREWOLF HUNTER, MISTLETOE OVER MANHATTAN, and XIII: THE CONSPIRACY. Bryk has also appeared in numerous feature films including David Cronenberg’s A History Of Violence, Shoot' Em Up, Weirdsville, The Incredible Hulk, Saw V, Saw 3D, Red, You Might As Well Live, Stephen King thriller Dolan’s Cadillac, and Act Of Dishonor. Bryk also played a major role in Tarsem Singh's Greek mythology epic Immortals, and had an award-winning appearance in Clement Virgo’s gritty drama Poor Boy’s Game.

A Gemini Award-nominee for his work in the television movie Deadliest Sea, Bryk has enjoyed regular roles on CRA$H & BURN, and AARON STONE, and reprised his popular character, Col. Amos, in XIII: THE SERIES. Most recently, Bryk has been featured in guest starring roles on ROOKIE BLUE, TRANSPORTER: THE SERIES, COVERT AFFAIRS, COMBAT HOSPITAL, AGAINST THE WALL, LOST GIRL, CRACKED, and NIKITA, and also starred in the TV movie THE PHANTOMS.

About Greyston Holt (“Clayton Danvers”)
Starring as Elena’s werewolf ex-boyfriend Clayton Danvers, Calgary-born Holt moved to Vancouver with his family at age two, eventually residing on Salt Spring Island. During his high school years, Holt took up guitar, formed a band, and performed at various venues in Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

After moving to Vancouver to enrol full-time in acting classes, he was cast in the award-winning Steven Spielberg mini-series INTO THE WEST. After that came a lead role in the TV feature JUST A GIRL, based on the true story of Gwen Araujo, a transgendered boy who was beaten to death for daring to be different. In August 2006, shortly after JUST A GIRL aired, Holt was tapped for a role on DURHAM COUNTY and shot six episodes that fall. From there, he had a guest-starring role on SMALLVILLE, was cast as Jordan in the pilot for SABBATICAL, had a supporting lead role on the feature film Lost Boys 2, and booked his first lead role in Slap Shot: The Junior League. Holt reprised his role on the award-winning DURHAM COUNTY for Season 2, and has since appeared in numerous series including FRINGE, ALCATRAZ, and FLASHPOINT, among others.

About Paul Greene (“Philip McAdams”)
Starring as Elena’s live-in boyfriend Philip McAdams, Greene was born and raised in the small town of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, and began acting at the age of 16 before moving to the U.S. to further his acting career. After his move, Greene landed a lead role on the series WICKED WICKED GAMES opposite Tatum O’Neill. Soon after, several guest-starring roles followed including David E. Kelley’s series THE WEDDING BELLS and a recurring role on Kelley’s next hit series HARRY’S LAW, starring ACADEMY AWARD®-winner Kathy Bates. Greene also booked a coveted recurring role playing Maura Tierney’s love interest on the pilot THE WHOLE TRUTH, which ultimately got picked up to series. Other notable guest spots include NCIS, Emmy®-nominated series SHARK, MY OWN WORST ENEMY, and EASTWICK.

Greene went back to his Canadian roots when he accepted the male lead opposite Deanna Russo and Lauren Holly in the movie-of-the-week DO NO HARM. Most recently, Greene can be seen recurring opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt in THE CLIENT LIST, and has an upcoming role playing Olivia Munn’s ex-boyfriend in Aaron Sorkin’s hit series THE NEWSROOM. In addition to television, Greene can be seen in the role of Ron in Sophia Coppola’s Somewhere.

Greene has also appeared in a number of television ad spots, and he has graced the cover of Men’s Health Magazine three times. An accomplished pilot, musician, and photographer, he currently lives in Los Angeles with his son, Oliver.

BITTEN is based on the critically-acclaimed series of novels by Kelley Armstrong, and is executive produced by J.B. Sugar (THE COLLECTOR, JPOD) for No Equal Entertainment, John Barbisan and Patrick Banister (WHISTLER) for Hoodwink Entertainment, and John Morayniss and Margaret O’Brien for eOne. Daegan Fryklind and Grant Rosenberg are Executive Producers and Co-Showrunners. eOne is distributing the series internationally.

BITTEN is produced by No Equal Entertainment, Hoodwink Entertainment, and eOne in association with Space and Bell Media, with the participation of Rogers Cable Network Fund and Cogeco Production Program and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit. Rebecca DiPasquale and Tom Hastings are Production Executives, Drama, Bell Media. Trish Williams is Director of Drama, Independent Production, Bell Media. Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Independent Production, Bell Media. Catherine MacLeod is Vice-President, Specialty Channels, Bell Media. Rick Brace is President, Specialty Channels and CTV Production. Phil King is President, CTV Programming and Sports.
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Deep South Paranormal Comes to Space April 30, 2013

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Last night I saw a commercial for the new show Deep South Paranormal, and that it will arrive on Space starting April 30, 2013. The show recently started airing on SyFy (and the trailer below is from SyFy with SyFy dates). I'm not quite sure what to make of it, but I'll give it that the folks on the show certainly have a lot of chutzpah and I am certainly curious enough to check it out.

Here is more about the show: "The quest for proof of the paranormal goes deeper than ever – Deep South that is. Deep South Paranormal follows a bayou-based team on a mission. Steeped in the rich history of their homeland, they want to unlock the mysteries that have baffled Southerners for years. They are a homegrown blend of self-proclaimed rednecks who share a passion for this part of the country and the paranormal events that take place there. They take on anything from swamp apparitions to haunted plantation houses and Southern voodoo legends.

The fun-loving charm of these larger-than-life characters becomes deadly serious when it comes to their investigations, which deal not only with the hazards of paranormal phenomenon, but with physical dangers like gators, snakes, spiders, wild hogs, and mosquitos.

Investigations this season include Alabama’s Bear Creek Swamp, the Old Cahawba ghost town, Florida’s Manntown Cemetery and the Mont Helena Plantation in the Mississippi Delta, to name just a few."


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Deep South Paranormal is set for 6 episodes. See more about Deep South Paranormal over at the shows website, check out info on the individual investigators and take a peek at the haunted (or gothic?) locations.

Poll Results: Which New 2012/13 Shows Have You Stuck With?

You have voted and the results are now in for the Hexed Poll asking: Which New 2012/13 Shows Have You Stuck With? The winner with 100% retention is Arrow! I think Arrow really has been on of the stand outs of 2012/13 with broad appear, solid action and enough to keep us coming back for more.

 Making a tie for second place at 66% retention we have Elementary and Revolution, which are the 2 that dropped off my schedule. And the final slot is shared by Beauty and the Beast and Cult with 33% each, both of which I am loving and are definitely the dark horses of the year.

Poll Results:

• 100% - Arrow
• 66% - Elementary
• 66% - Revolution
• 33% - Beauty and the Beast
• 33% - Cult

A new poll is up asking was Spring 2013 shows you are planning on checking out.

Thanks for voting!

First Look at Under the Dome!

We chatted about Under the Dome briefly back in December when the straight-to-series announcement came out, and I'm very excited to now get a chance to see what this based on a Stephen King book about a town under a dome will be like.

Here is the series description: "Under the Dome is the story of a small town in New England that is separated from the world by a clear dome. It demonstrates what happens to humanity when they’re cut off from the world they know."

Under the Dome stars Mike Vogel (Zach from Bates Motel), Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria in Twilight and New Moon), Colin Ford, Natalie Martinez, Alex Koch, Britt Robertson (Cassie from The Secret Circle), Nicholas Strong, Jolene Purdy, Aisha Hinds (Miss Jeanette from True Blood) and Dean Norris; and the series pilot will be directed by Niels Arden Oplev (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo / Män som hatar kvinnor).

It's also described as a 'summer event', and it begins Monday June 24, 2013 at 10PM on CBS and is slated for 13 episodes.

Normally I'd say check out more at the shows official webpage, and you can go there but sadly you can't see anything past the trailer without entering mailing information. I hope they free that up soon, even if it's thematic I'm not plunking info in to find out.  Until then, the Wikipedia Page for the show has great information to mull over and if you want to keep an eye out for vids, check out their YouTube Page.

Paranormal Pick of the Week: Lost Girl, Almighty Johnsons and Being Human (North American) Finales

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After a few weeks of quieter times on the biggie episodes we now are heading firmly into finale land for Spring 2013. Leading the way is our shorter seasons shows which gives all three of Being Human (North American), The Almighty Johnsons and Lost Girl with their finales this week. We've been with all three shows from their beginnings, so they all get crowned picks for this weeks Paranormal Pick(s) of the Week:

Lost Girl - Season 3 Finale
Sunday April 7, 2013 on Showcase

This amazing Canadian succubus driven series following Bo who is caught between the light and the dark has been going on strong for years now and I've very curious to hear how they will wrap up the seasons. And there will be more, with Lost Season 4 confirmed for late 2014 it won't be too long until we will be seeing more fae-ness. Fae-tastic :)


Image: Keisha Castle-Hughes as Gaia, and Emmett Skilton as Axl in The Almighty Johnsons

The Almighty Johnsons 
~ Season 2 Finale
Monday April 8, 2013 on Space

I look forward to a new episode of The Almighty Johnsons each and every week, so the fact that the Season 2 run of the show on Space is coming to an end is bittersweet. But I hope the season ends with a bang, answers some questions and keeps us laughing and smiling, which the show always manages to do. Here is to an awesome Season 2 finale! The show is going ahead with a third season in New Zealand, and I hope we get to see it here too.


Image: Being Human (North American) Aidan (Sam Witwer), Sally (Meaghan Rath), and Josh (Sam Huntington)

Being Human (North American) 
~ Season 3 Finale
Monday April 8, 2013 on Space

I get a little on again/off again on the Being Human (North American) train, but they do manage to keep us on our toes and season 3 has been full of suprizes so far. There has been a big lead up to the finale and I'm hoping it will be a good one. I'll be curious to see if this one will be going ahead for a fourth season, and I'll be sure to share the news once it is announced.

Also Awesome

• XIII Season 2 Begins Tuesday April 9, 2013 on Showcase. Season 2 of this conspiracy thriller is described as "XIII is pulled into an international conspiracy that threatens to unleash a new weapon to rival the atomic bomb. While unravelling this global plot, he must also confront the truth about his identity and a past he can neither remember nor escape", which sounds pretty excited to me! I could not find a trailer but I did find this Season 2 Set Video if you like behind-the-scenes goodness.

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Vikings Renewed for Season 2!

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They will....keep coming!

I'm quite excited to share the news that the series Vikings currently airing on History.ca has already been renewed for a 10-episode Season 2. It's only been on a month and we already know we will be getting more! The level of brutality in the series makes it one that I recommend only with caution, but I continue to be amazed by the intense characters and beautiful art direction in the show.

If you are new to Vikings, here is the series premise: "Viking Ragnar Lothbrok is a young farmer and family man who is frustrated by the policies of Earl Haraldson, his local chieftain who sends his Viking raiders east to the Baltic states and Russia, whose residents are as poor as the Norsemen. Ragnar wants to head west, across the ocean, to discover new civilizations. With assistance from his friend, Floki, Ragnar builds a faster, sleeker, fleet of boats to help him make it to the western world. Through the years Ragnar, who claims to be a direct descendant of the god Odin, continues to struggle with Earl until the two face each other in a final battle for supremacy."

Vikings stars Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, George Blagden, Jessalyn Gilsig, Clive Stranden, Katheryn Winnick and Gabriel Byrne

See more about Vikings at History.ca and History.com


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6-Part Series Utopia coming to Space on April 25, 2013

Image: Jessica (Fiona O'Shaughnessy) in Utopia

I'm always up for a good conspiracy thriller, and Space has just released that they have picked up Channel 4's 6-part series Utopia starring Paul Higgins, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Alexandra Roach, Neil Maskell, Paul Ready, James Fox Geraldine James, Simon McBurney, Michael Smiley and Fiona O'Shaughnessy. Utopia begins airing on Space on Thursday April 25, 2013 at 10pm ET.

Here's more information from the media release: "How long before they find you? Who’s pulling the strings? How will we all survive? On Thursday, April 25 at 10 p.m. ET, Space makes a deal with the devil for the series premiere of British conspiracy thriller, UTOPIA. The six-part series follows a small group of previously unconnected people who find themselves in possession of The Utopia Experiments, a legendary graphic novel shrouded in mystery. Suddenly and brutally, their lives begin to implode when they are relentlessly targeted by a murderous organization known as ‘The Network,’ who is in pursuit of the manuscript. The terrified group are left with only one option if they want to survive – they have to run.

Already commissioned for a second season by U.K.’s Channel 4, UTOPIA features a brilliant ensemble cast including Paul Higgins (In the Loop), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (MISFITS), and Alexandra Roach (The Iron Lady)."

Sounds pretty awesome to me!

April 2013 Paranormal TV New and Returning Air Dates

Cast of Hannibal: Hugh Dancy, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne, Aaron Abrams, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Hettienne Park, Scott Thompson and Mads Mikkelsen (Image Source)

April is a pretty impressive month for new and returning shows. Showcase will be bringing us not one but two science fiction shows with the debut of the multi-platformed Defiance show and online game plus we will also enter into the second season of the Vancouver set Continuum.

The innovation theme continues with Hemlock Grove which is a Netflix original series that will debut concurrently across the globe to all territories where Netflix is available. To start the month off we break with pattern as I included a horror/thriller series with the debut of Hannibal starring Mads Mikkelsen (Valhalla Rising) and Hugh Dancy (Blood and Chocolate). Let's hear it for April 2013!

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Hannibal ~ Series Premiere
Thursday April 4, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT on CityTV

Genre: Horror/Thriller

Okay, I'm kind of cheating including Hannibal with our April shows, but horror isn't too far off and last month we included Bates Motel which is similar in nature to Hannibal as both are prequels of horrific stories. Besides, I'm completely thrilled to see the magnificent Mads Mikkelsen and the wonderful Hugh Dancy on TV that I will break my "no serial killers show" rule to check this one out.

Series Description: "Will Graham is a gifted criminal profiler who is on the hunt for a serial killer with the FBI. Graham’s unique way of thinking gives him the astonishing ability to empathize with anyone – even psychopaths. He seems to know what makes them tick. But when the mind of the twisted killer he’s pursuing is too complicated for even Will to comprehend, he enlists the help of Dr. Lecter, one of the premier psychiatric minds in the country. Armed with the uncanny expertise of the brilliant doctor, Will and Hannibal (known as a serial killer only to the audience) form a brilliant partnership and it seems there’s no villain they can’t catch. If Will only knew…"

Hannibal is an American series and season 1 will have 13 episodes; the show stars Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas and Laurence Fishburne.

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Defiance ~ Series Premiere
Monday April 15, 2013 at 10pm on Showcase

Genre: Science Fiction

I'm still mystified by the whole game and show part of Defiance, and I don't think I'll 'get' that until I seen and/or experience it. Putting that to the side, I'm so excited to see an actual science fiction series with aliens! Doesn't if feel like forever since we've had that? The show looks slick, the make up and design look amazing and I'm a fan of several of the actors. I can't wait! Thank goodness this happens after Monday nights free up after the Being Human (North American) and Almighty Johnsons wrap up for their respective seasons.

Series Description: "An unprecedented approach to storytelling, Defiance will unite scripted television and online gaming for the very first time. Both the series and the game feature an interconnected world and storylines that will launch in early April with the release of the game and continue seamlessly with the series premiere on the 15th.

Set in the near future, Defiance introduces an exotically transformed planet Earth, its landscapes permanently altered following the sudden – and tumultuous – arrival of seven unique alien races. In this somewhat unknown and unpredictable landscape, the richly diverse, newly formed civilization of humans and aliens must learn to co-exist peacefully. Each week, viewers will follow an immersive character drama set in the boom-town of Defiance, which sits atop the ruins of St. Louis, MO, while in the game, players will adventure in the new frontier of the San Francisco Bay area. The dramatic tapestry of the series and the intense action of the game will exist in a single universe where their respective narratives will inform one another and evolve together into one overall story."

Defiance is a Canadian/US co-production of 13 episodes and stars Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Graham Greene and Mia Kirshner.

See more about Defiance at Showcase.ca and Defiance.com.



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Hemlock Grove ~ Series Premiere
Friday April 19, 2013 on Netflix

Genre: Paranormal/Horror/Thriller

When I first heard about Hemlock Grove it was described as Twin Peaks meets Supernatural, and right then and there I knew I had to check it out. I'm also very curious about the whole airing on Netflix thing, and as a very recent Netflix-er I'm thrilled I will be able to see it! I love that it's debuting concurrently in all territories that Netflix is available including U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Brazil and Scandinavia. That's awesome. That's so where we are now, being broadcasted at the same time is the best choice for the viewers. We want to see it, and you give us a way *to* see it. Yay!

Series Description: "After a teenage girl is mauled to death on the outskirts of Hemlock Grove, dark secrets and deep passions emerge. As authorities seek the killer, two suspects from rival families take matters into their own hands. Will they find a man or a monster?"

Hemlock Grove is an American series based on the book by Brian McGreevy and stars Famke Janssen, Bill Skarsgård, Landon Liboiron, Penelope Mitchell, Freya Tingley, Dougray Scott, Lili Taylor and Nicole Boivin. It looks like it's 12 episodes (per IMDB).

Find out more about Hemlock Grove at Netflix.com.



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Continuum ~ Season 2 Premiere
Sunday April 21, 2013 at 9pm on Showcase

Genre: Science Fiction

Suzie and I really enjoyed watching and podcasting through Continuum's first season last summer. It is so cool to see a Canadian-produced, Canadian-set awesome science fiction series. And with a female lead who kicks butt to boot. The show has a great science fiction angle with time travel as well as the power of subtle social skills and even some political commentary. Plus, it's smart and a lot of fun. I'm very curious to see where things go in Season 2.

Series Description: "Continuum is a one-hour police drama centered on Kiera Cameron, a regular cop from 65 years in the future who finds herself trapped in present day Vancouver. She is alone, a stranger in a strange land, and has eight of the most ruthless criminals from the future, known as Liber8, loose in the city."

Continuum is a Canadian series which stars Rachel Nichols, Erik Knudsen, Victor Webster, Stephen Lobo, Jennifer Spence and Tony Amendola; Season 2 will have 13 episodes.

New to Continuum? Or want to revisit Season 1? I've created a spoiler-free episode list to all of the Season 1 episodes that you can watch online at Showcase.ca and Continuumtheseries.com.

See more about Continuum at Showcase.ca and Continuumtheseries.com.



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Utopia - Series Premiere
Thursday April 25, 2013 at 10pm ET on Space

Genre: Conspiracy/Mystery

This announcement just popped up so we've added it to the mix for April release goodness, it's a 6-part conspiracy thriller/mystery series starring Paul Higgins, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Alexandra Roach, Neil Maskell, Paul Ready, James Fox Geraldine James, Simon McBurney, Michael Smiley and Fiona O'Shaughnessy.

Here's information the show media release: "In Episode 1 of UTOPIA, five strangers from an online comic book forum agree to meet after gaining possession of The Utopia Experiments. While three of the forum members – Ian (Stewart-Jarrett), Becky (Roach), and Wilson (Adeel Akhtar, The Dictator) meet at a pub, another is confronted and attacked by two Network henchmen. The only witness to the attack is 11-year-old Grant (Oliver Woolford, Blackout), the fifth forum member, and when he flees with the manuscript, the henchmen chase after him."

And great news, Utopia is already commissioned for a second season. Woohoo!



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Late Add: Deep South Paranormal begins April 30, 2013 on Space