WEBSITE UPDATES: May 26, 2010
INTERVIEWS – MAGAZINE & ONLINE: Caprica City (FedCon XIX: our interview with Aaron Douglas) May 21, 2010
THE BRIDGE: CTV will repeat episodes of The Bridge this summer
Season One of THE BRIDGE has already aired in Canada but CTV have announced that they will repeat the episodes this summer. The encore episodes will air the same date/time as they are premiering in the USA on CBS.
Below is the CTV Press Release. I’ve only included the information about THE BRIDGE.
As the Heat Rises, CTV Announces Cool New Summer Schedule
Encore episodes of THE BRIDGE (July 10) to air in simulcast with CBS.
THE BRIDGE – Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET beginning July 10 – ENCORE EPISODES
THE BRIDGE, returns to CTV for a summer run after a highly successful first season as Canada’s #1 new drama, averaging more than one million viewers each week. The series follows beat cop Frank Leo (Aaron Douglas, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA) as he is voted into office as the police union’s dynamic leader. He begins his quest to put street cops first and clean up the force from the ground up as he battles criminals on the street, police department brass and corruption in the ranks.
Source: CTV Press Release
UPDATE: An article from The Hollywood Reporter about THE BRIDGE premiering on CBS and reairing on CTV.
‘The Bridge’ to air on CBS in summer slot
Canadian cop drama to premiere July 10 at 8 p.m.
By: Etan Vlessing
Date: May 25th, 2010TORONTO — The Canadian cop drama “The Bridge” has landed a summer slot on CBS.
Canadian broadcaster CTV on Monday confirmed the E1 Television series will air on CBS on Saturday nights at 8 p.m. from July 10.
CTV launched “The Bridge” on March 5 on its main network here ahead of CBS after the U.S. network and co-producer delayed airing the Canadian drama about big-city union politics until a primetime slot opened up.
The Canadian broadcaster will repeat the first season of the homegrown cop drama day-and-date with CBS from July 10.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
THE BRIDGE: will premiere on CBS on July 10th @ 8pm
We’ve already known about this for days but it’s now OFFICIAL.
THE BRIDGE will premiere in the USA (on CBS) on July 10th @ 8pm.
Below is the CBS Press Release ……
May 25th, 2010
“THE BRIDGE,” A NEW POLICE DRAMA, PREMIERES SATURDAY, JULY 10, 8:00-9:00 PM
THE BRIDGE, a new drama about a tough and dedicated police officer who is voted to become the police union’s dynamic leader, premieres Saturday, July 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The series, based on the insights of veteran insider and outspoken former Toronto police union head Craig Bromell, chronicles a charismatic union leader who is working parallel campaigns in a big city police force-battling criminals on the street and fighting his own bosses, and sometimes corruption in the ranks, to protect his fellow officers.
THE BRIDGE stars Aaron Douglas (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Smallville”), Paul Popowich (“Angela’s Eyes”), Frank Cassini (“Vice”), Theresa Joy (“All the Good Ones are Married”), Ona Grauer (“Stargate SG-1) and Michael Murphy (X-Men: The Last Stand”).THE BRIDGE is produced by E1 Entertainment, 990 Multi Media Entertainment Company and Jonsworth Productions in association with CTV and CBS Television Studios. Craig Bromell, Adam J. Shully, Laszlo Barna, Alan Di Fiore and Robert Wertheimer are executive producers.
UPDATE: I sent the press release to Aaron and he tweeted about it.
THE BRIDGE: to premiere on CBS this summer
Rumour has it that THE BRIDGE will premiere in the USA this summer on Saturday July 10th.
There will be an official announcement about this from CBS next week when they reveal their summer schedule.
THE BRIDGE: CTV Press Release about the Season Finale
Below is the CTV Press Release on the season finale of THE BRIDGE. I have removed the episode synopsis from the below. It is safe to read, there are no spoilers. The article just talks about the great ratings for the show and how it is the “#1 Canadian drama of the year”
Frank Risks It All During the Heart-Pounding Season Finale of THE BRIDGE, May 21 on CTV
– Averaging more than one million viewers each week, THE BRIDGE is the #1 new Canadian drama of the season –
“In performance and production, THE BRIDGE is very slick.” – Sun Media
Toronto, ON (May 20, 2010) – The #1 new Canadian drama of the year locks things up in the season finale of THE BRIDGE this Friday, May 21 at 10 p.m. ET on CTV.
After premiering just following the conclusion of the 2010 Winter Games, THE BRIDGE quickly became a fan favourite, making it the #1 new Canadian drama of the season. With an average audience of more than one million viewers since its series premiere (1.01 million), THE BRIDGE consistently wins its 10 p.m. timeslot Friday night on CTV. THE BRIDGE has also found an online audience with almost 350,000 video views each month.
CHANGELINGS (aka Betwixt): not picked up by THE CW
As you may remember, Aaron was going to play Detective Jim Frakes in the THE CW tv show CHANGELINGS (aka Betwixt). A pilot episode was filmed and they were waiting to see if THE CW would pick it up. Today (May 20th) THE CW announced their 2010-2011 Primetime TV Schedule and CHANGELINGS is not listed :(
http://blog.cwtv.com/2010/05/20/the-cw-announces-2010-2011-schedule
The tweets by some of the stars of the show seems to confirm that it was not picked up.
Josh Henderson: Sooooo surprised/confused/dissapointed… Hmmm I need something positive n my life today. Quick.
Jessy Schram: They took a pass on Betwixt
I haven’t heard from Aaron because he’s filming KILLER MOUNTAIN and his cell phone reception comes and go. But I did talk to him last night about it and he said he’d heard rumours it hadn’t been picked up.
WEBSITE UPDATES: May 19, 2010
ARTICLES – THE BRIDGE – EPISODE LIST (SYNOPSIS & TRAILERS): 1×13: Chain of Fools) SEASON FINALE
WEBSITE UPDATES: May 18, 2010
INTERVIEWS – MAGAZINE & ONLINE: The Globe and Mail (Unique and quirky, just like his car) May 18, 2010
CONVENTION APPEARANCE: Phoenix Comicon 2010 (another New day & time for Aaron’s Guest Panel)
The date/time of Aaron’s guest panel at Phoenix Comicon has changed again. Aaron’s guest panel with WIL WHEATON on Sunday (May 30th) at 3pm has been cancelled. He now has a solo guest panel on Saturday (May 29th) at 6pm
Below is Aaron’s schedule for the con ………………..
Saturday May 29th, 2010
– Photo Op @ 2:55pm
– Photo Op @ 3:05pm with Aaron and Wil Wheaton. Wil will be wearing Aaron’s Canadian Hockey Jersey
– Panel @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm (Room CC150)
– Kids Need To Read Geek Prom and Celebrity Rock Band @ 10:00pm – 2:00am (Hyatt Ballroom A&B). More info HERE.
Sunday May 30th, 2010
– Photo Op @ 2:15pm
AUTOGRAPHS: Aaron will be at table/booth: T106
PHOTO PRICES: A photo with just Aaron is $30. A photo with both Aaron and Wil is $45.
NOTE: On Thursday (May 27th) at 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Hyatt Ballroom D) there will be a screening of the pilot episode of THE BRIDGE. Aaron will not be attending the screening.
Convention Location: Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North 3rd Street. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Convention Hotel: Hyatt Regency Phoenix, 122 North 2nd Street. Phoenix, AZ 85004
WEBSITE UPDATES: May 14, 2010
IMAGES – FILM – KILLER MOUNTAIN: Tweet and photo of Paul Campbell by Aaron
IMAGES – FILM – KILLER MOUNTAIN: Tweet and photo by Torrance Coombs, Aaron’s co-star
CONVENTION APPEARANCE: Phoenix Comicon 2010 (Update)
Aaron has been cast as Ward Donovan in a MOW titled KILLER MOUNTAIN. Filming is from May 17th – June 4th, 2010. Aaron was scheduled to appear at Phoenix Comicon (May 27th – 30th, 2010). He doesn’t want to cancel on his fans so he will still be attending the con but he won’t be able to get there until Saturday afternoon. Aaron will shoot all night Friday, go straight to the airport from the set and fly out to Phoenix at 7:30am on Saturday morning. So go gentle on him on Saturday because our guy is going to be tired.
Aaron’s guest panel was scheduled for Friday afternoon. I’m just waiting to hear back on whether or not they are able to reschedule this for another day. Photo Ops for Saturday and Sunday will go ahead as scheduled.
UPDATE: The convention organisers were able to reschedule Aaron’s guest panel and (OMG I am soooo jealous that I won’t be there) ….. Aaron will be doing his guest panel with WIL WHEATON on Sunday (May 30th) at 3pm. I’ve updated Aaron’s schedule for the con with the new details. You can view that HERE.
UPDATE: Aaron has tweeted about it ….
Sorry Phoenix, I'm going to be late to the con. Sat am as I'm shooting all Fri night. Moved my panel, Sun w/ Wheaton in a Canuck jersey :-)
— Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) May 15, 2010
Aaron to star in the movie KILLER MOUNTAIN
Aaron has been cast as the lead character Ward Donovan in a MOW called Killer Mountain. Filming is from May 17th – June 4th, 2010. Aaron starts filming next Tuesday.
Paul Campbell (Billy Keikeya on BSG) is also in the movie. Aaron says it’s a “scifi MOW” but with the name ‘Killer Mountain’, I’m wondering if it’s a SyFy channel movie :)
UPDATE: Killer Mountain Cast List
Paul Campbell is playing Tyler.
Torrance Coombs is playing Chance.
Andrew Airlie is playing Walter Burton.
Emmanuelle Vaugier is playing Kate Pratt. Kate is the ex-girlfriend of Aaron’s character.
UPDATE (June 1st): Killer Mountain Synopsis
The in-demand actor is also currently working on an MOW entitled ‘Killer Mountain’, also starring Emmanuelle Vaugier and Aaron Douglas. Andrew plays Walter Burton, a wealthy industrialist who sponsors a climbing expedition in Bhutan. The mission goes awry and he has to hire another expert climber to rescue the members of the first climb team. With ulterior motives at play, danger and mayhem ensue. ‘Killer Mountain’ is produced by Chris Bartleman and Jeff Schenck, and directed by Sheldon Wilson. Filming is taking place in Hope and Squamish, British Columbia, this spring.
WEBSITE UPDATES: May 12, 2010
ARTICLES – THE BRIDGE – EPISODE LIST (SYNOPSIS & TRAILERS): 1×12: Voices Carry
INTERVIEWS – VIDEO INTERVIEWS: Serieasten.tv – FEDCON19: Interview with Aaron (May 2010)
CONVENTION APPEARANCE: Phoenix Comicon 2010 (Aaron’s Schedule)
For those of you that are attending Phoenix Comicon, below is Aaron’s schedule for the con.
Friday May 28th
– Panel @ 1:30pm – 2:30pm (South Ballroom) (cancelled)
– Photo Op @ 2:45pm (cancelled)Saturday May 29th
– Photo Op @ 2:55pm
– Photo Op @ 3:05pm with Aaron and Wil Wheaton. Wil will be wearing Aaron’s Canadian Hockey Jersey
– Kids Need To Read Geek Prom and Celebrity Rock Band @ 10:00pm – 2:00am (Hyatt Ballroom A&B)Sunday May 30th
– Photo Op @ 2:15
– Panel @ 3:00pm (with Wil Wheaton)
NOTE: On Thursday (May 27th) at 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Hyatt Ballroom D) there will be a screening of the pilot episode of THE BRIDGE. Aaron is not scheduled to attend the screening.
Convention Location: Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North 3rd Street. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Convention Hotel: Hyatt Regency Phoenix, 122 North 2nd Street. Phoenix, AZ 85004
UPDATE: I spoke to the wonderful Linda at Phoenix Comicon. She said a photo with just Aaron is $30. A photo with both Aaron and Wil is $45.
UPDATE (May 13th): Aaron has been cast as Ward Donovan in a MOW called KILLER MOUNTAIN. Filming is from May 17th – June 4th. Filming of this MOW will affect his appearance at Phoenix Comicon. Please click on the link below for more information.
WEBSITE UPDATES: May 10, 2010
INTERVIEWS – VIDEO INTERVIEWS: Serieasten.tv – FEDCON19: Special (May 2010)
WEBSITE UPDATES: May 9, 2010
INTERVIEWS – VIDEO INTERVIEWS: Autograph Magazine (Shore Leave 2007)