Premiering on CBC Gem this week, Rise of the Raven is an ambitious 10-part historical drama that focuses on the life of 15th-century commander János Hunyadi. The series traces his journey from childhood tragedy to military legend.
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Despite numerous obstacles, small-town girl Lenore Zann caught the acting bug early. She was “discovered” at 19 and chosen to play Marilyn Monroe in a rock opera based on the life of the tragic movie star. Her powerhouse performance kickstarted her career, leading to hundreds of acting credits in film, TV, theatre, radio, and animation, including her iconic portrayal of Rogue in the very popular animated series X-Men: The Animated Series.
In A Rogue’s Tale: A Memoir, the multi-talented Zann recounts her life story from childhood to present.
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In 1870, a shipment of gold meant to crush the Red River Resistance disappeared without a trace. The shipment of coins was on the way to fund a military force marching across Canada to confront Louis Riel and the Métis during the Red River Resistance. Since the gold has never been recovered, The Royal Mint (UK) considers it lost or stolen.
The latest series from 3 Story Pictures, Red River Gold, explores this mystery, while spotlighting the legacy of the Métis people.
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Helmed by Canadian comedian and Trailer Park Boys legend Jonathan Torrens in the director’s seat, Roll With It returns for a second season. Inspired by real-life experiences of award-winning actor and ‘sit-down’ comedian Brian George, the show follows Brian as he navigates life on wheels in inaccessible cities and surrounded by well… jerks.
Fed up with not living life on his own terms, he takes matters into his own hands in this gritty Canadiana comedy written by comedian Peter Anthony (This Hour Has 22 Minutes).
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Longhope Media Inc. and OMNI Television has announced that Season 3 of the hit satirical sketch comedy series ABROAD returns to OMNI 2, OMNI BC and OMNI Alberta, this weekend.
Co-created by and starring Filipina comedian Isabel Kanaan, ABROAD is a multi Canadian Screen Award nominated series with six, 30 minute episodes in English and Tagalog based on the immigrant experience in Canada.
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The second season of Peacock‘s anthology series Dr. Death follows the real-life story of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini (Edgar Ramírez). Based on the Wondery podcast, Dr. Death: Miracle Man, the series focuses on Macchiarini’s tale of deceit in his professional and private life. Next to his professional miscondut, there is also the ‘too good to be true’ romance between the doctor and New York journalist Benita Alexander (Mandy Moore).
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