Rogers Media Television Specialty Highlights Monday, January 9 – Sunday, January 15
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MEDIA ALERT: ROGERS MEDIA TELEVISION SPECIALTY HIGHLIGHTS MONDAY, JANUARY 9 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 - OLN introduces viewers to the competitive world of beard growing in the series premiere of Whisker Wars - - The most-anticipated “birth” of the season is finally here in an all-new American Horror Story on FX Canada - - A new group hits the Jersey Shore in the series premiere of Bear Swamp Recovery on OLN - (Toronto – Thursday, January 5, 2011) FX Canada brings on the intensity with a mind-blowing episode of American Horror Story in which Vivien Harmon gives birth to her quickly-growing twins. Then, OLN turns it up a notch with two series premieres – Bear Swamp Recovery and Whisker Wars. Plus, laugh along with the new biography of acclaimed comedienne Chelsea Handler on Bio. The Biography Channel. Images available at www.rogersmediatv.ca To tweet this release: http://bit.ly/wljJVT Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for January 9 – January 15. All programming is subject to change. FX Canada Terriers: Monday, January 9 at 10pm ET (7pm PT) “Agua Caliente” Hank (Donal Logue) and Britt (Michael Raymond-James) must work with their ex-partners to make it out of some hot water south of the border. Sons of Anarchy: Tuesday, January 10 at 10pm ET (7pm PT) “Better Half” With ATF agent Stahl (Ally Walker) pressing the women of SAMCRO, Jax (Charlie Hunnam) sees Chief Unser (Dayton Callie) as the key to the club’s salvation; Tara (Maggie Siff) still reels from the Kohn situation; and Cherry (Taryn Manning) reveals some interesting information about her past to Gemma (Katey Sagal). American Horror Story: Wednesday, January 11 at 10pm ET (7pm PT) “Birth” Vivien (Connie Britton) gives birth and the fate of her unborn babies are finally revealed. Tate (Evan Peters) and Violet (Taissa Farmiga) attempt to rid the house of some of its ghosts for good. FX Movie – Super Troopers: Wednesday, January 11 at 11pm ET (8pm PT) Following an outrageous group of Vermont State Troopers who have turned screwing up on the job into an art form. Wilfred: Thursday, January 12 at 10pm ET (7pm PT) “Isolation” When Ryan’s (Elijah Wood) anti-social habits hit an all-time low, Wilfred (Jason Gann) and Jenna (Fiona Gubelmann) step in to help. Jenna wants him to attend the annual block party, and meet some of their new neighbours. Ryan begs off and retreats into his basement, causing Wilfred to pull one of his stunts in order to force Ryan face his fears. The League: Thursday, January 12 at 10:30pm ET (7:30pm PT) “The Light of Genesis” Kevin (Stephen Ranazzisi) thinks his Krav Maga instructor may actually be into him, and Jenny (Katie Aselton) entrusts Andre (Paul Scheer) with a secret. When a prank by Pete (Mark Duplass) backfires, the guys need to rescue Ruxin (Nick Kroll) from a cult. FX Movie – A Life Less Ordinary: Thursday, January 12 at 11pm ET (8pm PT) Replaced by an automated vacuum cleaner and dumped by his girlfriend, janitor Robert (Ewan McGregor, Big Fish) decides to kidnap his employer's spoiled and willful daughter, Celine (Cameron Diaz, Bad Teacher). FX Movie – Broken Lizard’s Club Dread: Friday, January 13 at 11pm ET (8pm PT) A group of sex-crazed staffers at a vacation resort on a tropical island are stalked by a machete- wielding killer. OLN Bear Swamp Recovery**Series Premiere**: Monday, January 9 at 9:30pm ET (6:30pm PT) Following the exploits of a New Jersey repossession company, the employees get into a heated battle when they attempt to repo a restaurateur's kitchen equipment. Later, they go to pick up a 50-ton quarry truck and wind up playing chicken with a big-rig driver trying to jam up the job. Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen: Tuesday, January 10 at 9pm ET (6pm PT) “Sink or Swim” Surf legend Steve Walden is coming up on his 50th anniversary shaping surfboards, and his girlfriend, Brandy, wants to throw a party to celebrate. They seek the assistance of Marcel to create a luau in Steve's surf shop. Ghost Hunters: Wednesday, January 11 at 9pm ET (6pm PT) “Harvesting Murder” The team starts their hunt in a Plantation Village in Hawaii, which was once staffed by labourers from all over the world. Today, it's a museum, but the spirits of those who died during its years as an active farm remain. Then, the team heads to Lenox, Mass., where the 28,000-square foot Ventfort Hall has experienced spine-tingling paranormal activity including spirits touching people, doors opening, a female face descending a staircase and a whispering female voice. Whisker Wars **Series Premiere**: Thursday, January 12 at 9pm ET (6pm PT) “The Beard Circuit” Following the U.S. Nationals, the American Bearding season is in full swing, with championships in Ohio and New York City. As reigning Full Beard Natural world champion, Jack Passion returns to the circuit, and the competition heats up between him and newly crowned national champ Aarne Bielefeldt. The Biography Channel Chelsea Handler Biography: Sunday, January 15 at 8pm ET (5pm PT) A blunt and candid comic, Chelsea Handler was born on February 25, 1975, in Livingston, New Jersey. She moved to Los Angeles at 19 to become an actress, but while working as a waitress, Handler turned to stand-up comedy. She landed some television work and then turned to writing, hitting the best-sellers list in 2005. In 2007, Handler made her late-night debut, which continues to be a success. About FX Canada FX Canada is a digital specialty channel that delivers critically-acclaimed dramas and hit comedies, including FX original series American Horror Story, Wilfred, The League, Lights Out, Terriers and Sons of Anarchy. Delivering compelling entertainment to Canadians, FX Canada’s unique content also features movies and original Canadian programming. FX Canada is a part of Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. About OLN OLN is a specialty television station in Canada offering viewers a one-stop destination for adrenaline pumping action and adventure entertainment. Larger than life personalities take viewers on intense and rugged journeys across Canada and the world in pursuit of knowledge, competition and prey. Original Canadian reality, adventure, and travel series along with US acquired programming provides viewers with different perspectives on the world around them unearthing new and exhilarating adventures at every turn. OLN is a part of Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For more information visit www.OLN.ca. About The Biography Channel The Biography Channel is a specialty television station in Canada that showcases real people, real drama, 24-hours a day. Offering an entertaining mix of biographies, reality series, documentaries and films; giving viewers behind-the-scenes and up close and personal access to today’s hottest celebrities, movers and shakers and pop culture icons. Available to digital cable and satellite customers, The Biography Channel in Canada is owned by Rogers Broadcasting Limited, a division of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI and NYSE: RCI) which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For more information visit www.thebiographychannel.ca. Media contact: Meghan Hardy, FX Canada, OLN, Bio, 416.764.3197, [email protected] Sónia Brum, FX Canada, OLN, Bio, 416.764.3194, [email protected] .