Aaron has started doing interviews to promote THE BRIDGE.

Below is a list of the 4 interviews he did today (February 25th, 2010) that we need to keep an eye out for.

Metro News Toronto – Ian Johnston
t.o.night newspaper – David Weisz
AOL Canada – Chris Jancelewicz
The Vancouver Province – Glen Schaefer

Over the last few weeks I’ve been working on a fansite for THE BRIDGE.

http://thebridgetv.com

In the Photo Gallery section you can find Cast Photos and also the Episodic Photos from the 2 hour pilot episode. I do have the hi-res version of these images but I’ll wait until the CTV website post the images first (which will be low-res from looking at the websites for their other shows) and then I’ll post the hi-res images. The Episode List is almost complete, it’s just missing the names of two episodes. I have no idea what the Cast list order is. You know how on BSG Eddie was number 1, Mary 2, Katee 3, Jamie 4, etc? I know that Aaron is number 1 on The Bridge but I don’t know what the rest of the order is. I’ll have to wait until the first episode airs and get the order from the opening credits and then I’ll amend the website to make it match.

I made the website using wordpress and I can’t say I’m entirely happy with how it looks so let’s call it a work in progress. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions for improvements please let me know. And of course if anyone comes across any content (images, interviews, etc) that can be added to the website please forward it on to me.

CTV’s official website for THE BRIDGE has been updated with Character and Cast Bios. Below is a copy and paste of just Aaron’s character and actor bio.
Visit the CTV website for the bios of his co-stars.

Aaron Douglas
Frank Leo, Union Head

Frank Leo is charismatic and self-confident, which makes him a natural-born leader. As a tough-as-hell-street-cop, Frank brings to his new job as President of the Police Protective Association an inborn sense of justice and loyalty with intelligence and passion. Frank can also be charming with a mischievous glint in his eye, which is why women are drawn to him.

About Aaron Douglas

Aaron Douglas was born in the Vancouver suburb of New Westminster, BC. He spent his early adult years working various jobs only to realize what he did not want to do with his life, until he discovered the William B. Davis Center for Actors.

In 1998, Douglas enrolled in the full-time program and by the end of the school year, had found an agent. It wasn’t long before he began steady work guest starring and playing supporting roles in television and major motion pictures.

Douglas starred on Syfy’s hit series, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, as Chief Galen Tyrol for four seasons. He’s appeared in major motion films including, The Exorcism of Emily Rose; Man About Town; X-Men 2; The Chronicles of Riddick; Walking Tall; Paycheck; Catwoman and I, Robot, alongside Will Smith.

Below is the episode name and synopsis of the 2 hour premiere episode of THE BRIDGE.

Red Door / Paint It Black
When beat cop Frank Leo becomes fed up with the corrupt police brass, he leads a walkout strike and makes himself a target as a renegade union rep.

Below is the more detail episode synopsis from the CTV Media Release on Feb 11th, 2010.

In the special two-hour series premiere (Friday, March 5 at 9 p.m. ET), beat cop Frank Leo is fed up. Bridge Division is understaffed, and good cops are being blamed for a spate of mysterious drug rip-offs. Then Frank’s mentor, framed by the corrupt police brass, commits suicide. When Frank realizes the brass won’t give his mentor a police funeral, it’s the last straw. He leads a walkout strike, putting his career and the careers of his entire division on the line. Then, when Frank and his fellow officers are blamed for an act of “Contagious Fire”, the brass sees the perfect opportunity to get rid of Frank once and for all. Frank realizes that in order to save himself and change things, he must take over the reigns of the Police Union. He soon finds himself thrust into a treacherous world of politics, intrigue and violence. And just as he’s become head of the Police Union, Frank is forced to make a critical decision that could ultimately bring him down.

This Sunday during the Super Bowl there will be a one minute promo for The Bridge (only on CTV).
Is there anyone in Canada that can tape the Super Bowl and upload The Bridge promo?

Super Bowl XLIV
New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts
Sunday February 7th @ 6pm ET, 5pm CT, 4pm MT, 3pm PT, 7pm AT.

UPDATE (February 7): Just heard from Aaron that the promo didn’t play during the game. He was told it would :(

Below is the CTV press release (copy and paste of just the parts about THE BRIDGE) …..

Olympic Games Launch Pad: New CTV Original Series HICCUPS, DAN FOR MAYOR, and THE BRIDGE Get Post-Olympic Games Premieres

Toronto, ON (February 2, 2010) – CTV announced today it has strategically scheduled three new Original Canadian series to debut next month, immediately following the conclusion of the VANCOUVER 2010 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES. The three series will benefit from weeks of promotion during what is to be one of the most-watched television events of the year.

Aaron Douglas heats up Friday Nights in new police drama THE BRIDGE, March 5

The much-anticipated premiere of CTV’s newest one-hour original drama series, THE BRIDGE. Starring BATTLESTAR GALACTICA’s Aaron Douglas, THE BRIDGE is an authentic and unique twist on the police procedural told through the lens of a charismatic police union leader. The series debuts Friday, March 5 at 9 p.m. ET with a special two-hour series premiere before moving to its regular Fridays at 10 p.m. ET timeslot beginning March 12 on CTV.

Episodes of HICCUPS, DAN FOR MAYOR and THE BRIDGE will also be available on demand in HD on the CTV Video Player at CTV.ca following their television broadcast. HICCUPS and DAN FOR MAYOR also air Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT and 8:30 p.m. ET/PT beginning March 6 on The Comedy Network and will also be available for purchase from popular download sites.

THE BRIDGE After the rank and file unanimously vote tough and dedicated street cop Frank Leo (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA’s Aaron Douglas) 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. But the old boys’ network running the police force and the city’s self-serving politicians are not about to sit idly by while a former street cop makes up his own rules. Frank walks the thin blue line as he battles criminals on the streets, corruption in the ranks and the politically motivated department brass, letting nothing stop him from fulfilling his unwavering vow that when cops are in trouble, he will be there to protect the protectors.

THE BRIDGE also stars Paul Popowich (ANGELA’S EYES, I ME WED); Inga Cadranel (RENT-A-GOALIE, MVP); Frank Cassini (Vice, INTELLIGENCE); Theresa Joy (ALL THE GOOD ONES ARE MARRIED, Sixty Days); Ona Grauer (STARGATE SG-1 and STARGATE ATLANTIS); Michael Murphy (Away from Her, X-Men: The Last Stand); and Stuart Margolin (THE ROCKFORD FILES, TOM STONE).

Source: CTV Media Releases

My new series, The Bridge, will premiere March 5th at 9pm on CTV. My friends in the US will have to wait a little longer for CBS airing.

— Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) February 3, 2010