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Continuum (season 2)
The second season of the Showcase (Canadian TV channel), Showcase television series ''Continuum (TV series), Continuum'' premiered on April 21, 2013 and concluded on August 4, 2013. The series is created by Simon Barry. The series centers on Kiera Cameron (Rachel Nichols (actress), Rachel Nichols) as she time travels from 2077 to 2012 with a group of terrorists, and attempts to find a way home. All the episodes titles in this season use the word "Second." Cast and characters Main * Rachel Nichols (actress), Rachel Nichols as CPS "Protector"/Agent Kiera Cameron * Victor Webster as Detective Carlos Fonnegra * Erik Knudsen as a young Alec Sadler * Roger Cross as Travis Verta * Stephen Lobo as Matthew Kellog * Lexa Doig as Sonya Valentine * Omari Newton as Lucas Ingram * Luvia Petersen as Jasmine Garza * Brian Markinson as Inspector Dillon * Jennifer Spence as Betty Robertson * Richard Harmon as Julian Randol/Theseus Recurring * Magda Apanowicz as Emily * John Cassini as Marco * Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showcase (Canadian TV Channel)
Showcase is a Television in Canada, Canadian English language, English-language specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment. Launched in 1995, the network primarily airs Generalist channel, general entertainment programming, particularly Action fiction, action and Drama (film and television), drama series and films. History Licensed in 1994, Showcase was a venture between Alliance Communications (prior to its merger with Atlantis), the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and a number of smaller independent Canadian producers, and was intended to be a showcase for "the best of independently-produced movies, drama, comedy and mini-series from Canada and around the world", with limited content from the United States. Showcase was formerly subject to a condition of licence obligating it to air 100% Canadian content between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. in the time zone of the originating feed. While some foreign programming did air in the late afternoon prior to this window, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugh Dillon
Hugh Dillon (born May 31, 1963) is a Canadian singer, actor, and television producer. The lead vocalist of the rock bands Headstones and Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir, his acting roles include Albert Manning in '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'', Mike Sweeney in '' Durham County'', Ed Lane in '' Flashpoint'', Nick in '' Left 4 Dead 2'', Duncan Sinclair in '' X Company'', Donnie Haskell in ''Yellowstone'', and Ian Ferguson in '' Mayor of Kingstown''. He is also a co-creator, executive producer, and series regular of the Paramount+ series '' Mayor of Kingstown''. Early life Dillon was born and grew up in Kingston, Ontario. Dillon grew up living on the same street as future NHL star Doug Gilmour and played hockey with him on the frozen swamp in their neighbourhood. Dillon also played hockey with Paul Langlois, future guitarist of The Tragically Hip. Dillon attended the Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute at the same time that David Usher, and members of The Tragically ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Tapping
Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965) is a British-Canadian actress and director. She is best known for portraying Samantha Carter in the Canadian–American military science fiction television series ''Stargate SG-1,'' ''Stargate Atlantis,'' and '' Stargate Universe.'' She also starred as Helen Magnus in the science fiction-fantasy television series ''Sanctuary''. Early life Born in Rochford, Essex, England, Tapping moved with her family to Ontario, Canada, when she was one year old. She attended North Toronto Collegiate Institute, where she excelled in environmental science and drama. When she finished in 1984, she decided to focus her attention on drama, attending the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Arts in Windsor, Ontario. Career After graduation, Tapping continued to study theatrical arts while performing in several stage productions. She appeared in several television commercials and played a variety of roles in television and film productions, such as ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Lloyd Walker
Jonathan Lloyd Walker (born 13 September 1967) is an English-Canadian film and television actor, producer and screenwriter who resides in Canada. He is known for film roles in '' Shooter'', ''Red'', and as the British radio operator Colin in ''The Thing'' (2011 prequel). He also played Rankol in the TV-series ''Flash Gordon''. Early life Jonathan Lloyd Walker was born in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England and attended Shiplake C of E Primary School. When he was a toddler when his mother took him to auditions for commercials. He appeared in numerous school plays, several of which were choreographed by the mother of his school mate, actor Christian Bale. Walker's parents divorced, and his mother married a Canadian. The family moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the early 1980s. As well as school plays, he studied and performed with the Children's Theatre of Montreal and made appearances in short amateur films. He attended the University of Western Ontario and studied Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Rohl
Michael Rohl is a Canadian TV director and producer. He has worked on ''Shadowhunters'', ''Smallville'', ''Supernatural'', '' Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'', '' Andromeda'', ''Kyle XY'', and ''Reaper'' as well as many other programs. He and ex-wife, writer Jan Derbyshire, have a daughter, actress Kacey Rohl. Partial filmography * '' The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star'' (2021) * '' The Princess Switch: Switched Again'' (2020) * '' When Hope Calls'' (2019) * '' The Princess Switch'' (2018) * ''Chesapeake Shores'' (2017–2018) * ''Shadowhunters'' (TV series) (2017; 2019) * ''When Calls the Heart'' (2015–2021; 2024) * '' Signed, Sealed, Delivered'' (2014) * ''Helix'' (TV series) (2013) * '' Primeval: New World'' (TV series) (2012) * '' Continuum'' (2012) * '' Haven'' (TV series) (2010) * '' Defying Gravity'' (2009) * ''Impact'' TV miniseries (2009) * '' Angela's Eyes'' (TV series) (2007) * ''Reaper'' (2007) * ''Supernatural'' (2006-2012) * ''Smallville'' (2006� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Frazee
David Frazee is a Canadian cinematographer and television director. He has earned numerous Gemini Award nominations. His work includes cinematography for ''Intelligence'', ''Da Vinci's Inquest ''Da Vinci's Inquest'' is a Canadian crime drama television series which originally aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005. While never a ratings blockbuster, the critically acclaimed show did attract a loyal following, and ultimately seven se ...'' and '' Da Vinci's City Hall''. He won a Gemini Award for Best Direction for the '' Flashpoint'' episode " One Wrong Move". Filmography Film Television Actor References External links * Canadian Society of Cinematographers interview with David Frazee from 2001 Canadian cinematographers Canadian television directors Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Canadian Screen Award winning cinematographers Canadian Screen Award winning directors {{Canada-cinematographer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mao Suit
The modern Chinese tunic suit is a style of male attire originally known in China as the Zhongshan suit () after the republican leader Sun Yat-sen (Sun Zhongshan). Sun Yat-sen introduced the style shortly after the founding of the Republic of China (1912–1949) as a form of national dress with distinct political overtones. The four pockets are said to represent the Four Virtues of propriety, justice, honesty, and shame; and the five buttons the branches of China's former government ( Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Examination, Control). After the Communist victory in the Chinese Civil War and the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, such suits came to be worn widely by male citizens and government leaders as a symbol of proletarian unity and an Eastern counterpart to the Western business suit. The name "Mao suit" comes from Chinese Communist Mao Zedong's fondness for the style. The garment became closely associated with him and with Chinese Communis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff F
Jeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given name Jefferson or Jeffrey, which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey. Music * DJ Jazzy Jeff, American DJ/turntablist record producer Jeffrey Allen Townes * Excision (musician), Canadian dubstep producer and DJ Jeff Abel * Jeff Abercrombie, bassist for American rock band Fuel * Jeff Allen, English session drummer * Jeff Baxter, American guitarist for rock bands Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers * Jeff Beal (born 1963), American composer of music for various media * Jeff Beck (1944–2023), English guitarist * Jeff Buckley (1966–1997), American singer-songwriter * Jeff Coffin, saxophonist, bandleader, composer and educator * Jeff Current, lead singer of American alternative rock band Against All Will * Jeff Fatt, Australian musician and actor, formerly with the children's band The Wiggles * Jeff Gillan, an American journalist * Jeff Graham, Canadian radio DJ * Jeff Hanneman (196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Waring
William Michael "Will" Waring is a camera operator and director, primarily for ''Stargate SG-1'' and ''Stargate Atlantis''. He attended the Film Production course at the Theatre department of the University of British Columbia, where he developed the "WillyCam", a mechanical camera stabilisation device. His signature as a camera operator and director is to subtly include a pineapple in scenes. Waring also worked as a camera operator on the film, " A Dog's Breakfast" which served as the directorial debut for British-born Canadian actor, David Hewlett. Filmography Director *'' Travelers'' (multiple episodes, 2016- ) *''Echoes'' (2012 pilot; not yet picked up) *''Stargate Universe'' (3 episodes, 2009) *''Stargate Atlantis'' (15 episodes, 2006–2008) *''Stargate SG-1 ''Stargate SG-1'' (often stylized in all caps, or abbreviated ''SG-1'') is a military science fiction Adventure fiction, adventure television series within Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate, ''Stargate'' franchise. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Williams (director)
Pat Williams (sometimes credited as Patrick Williams) is a Canadian television director and producer. Working since the 1980s as a camera operator on such films as ''Police Academy'' (1984) and '' Cool Runnings'' (1993). Making his directorial debut in 1997, he has directed episodes of '' CONTINUUM'', ''The Secret World of Alex Mack''. Some of his other television credits include ''Romeo!'', '' So Weird'', ''Strange Days at Blake Holsey High'', ''Kyle XY'', ''Smallville'', '' Instant Star'', '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'', '''', '' Aaron Stone'', '' |
Nicholas Lea
Nicholas Lea (born Nicholas Christopher Herbert; June 22, 1962) is a Canadian actor known for his portrayal of Alex Krycek on ''The X-Files'' and of Tom Foss on ''Kyle XY''. Partner of actress Crystal Balint. Life and career Lea was born in New Westminster, British Columbia. He attended Prince of Wales Secondary School where he graduated in 1980. Lea's first major role was on the TV series ''The Commish'' where he played Officer Enrico Caruso from 1991 to 1994. It was during this time that he had a minor guest role in a first-season episode of ''The X-Files'' called "Gender Bender (The X-Files), Gender Bender". The producers were impressed by his performance and when, in the second season, he auditioned for the role of turncoat Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI agent Alex Krycek, he was successful. Lea guest starred in eleven episodes from 1994 to 1996 and became a popular character amongst fans. Because of his character's willingness to switch sides, he was known as the 'rat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Tracey
Ian Tracey (born June 26, 1964) is a Canadian actor.Ian Tracey's bio at www.northernstars.ca Over the years, Tracey has participated in more than 70 films and television series. Tracey has starred in series such as ''Da Vinci's Inquest'' and ''Intelligence (Canadian TV series), Intelligence''. He is also known for his role as the title character in 1979's ''Huckleberry Finn and His Friends''. Early life Tracey was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on June 26, 1964. He grew up in British Columbia's Port Coquitlam.Career Tracey started working at the age of 11, playing in the 1976 film ''The Keeper (1976 film), The Keeper'', starring Christopher Lee. Tracey's recent feature film credits include ''Prozac Nation (film), Prozac Nation'', ''Owning Mahowny'', with Philip Seymour Hoffman, ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
