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The Amazing Race International Versions => TAR Canada => Topic started by: stunami on September 20, 2019, 09:31:59 AM
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Will this season be All-Star?
Gord and Wayne seem to think so!
https://amazingracecanwithgordandwayne.weebly.com/waynes-amazing-reviews (https://amazingracecanwithgordandwayne.weebly.com/waynes-amazing-reviews)
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Hoping to have international legs back once more, only at least 2-3 countries other than Canada.
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If it's All Star, I feel they would put some international to make it WOW
Do you guys think they would put Winners in?
I know production loves Steph/Kristen, Gino/Jesse and Sam/Paul so I feel if they bring any winners if would be these 3, and maybe James/Anthony.
If they dont put S/K then they really need Meaghan/Nathalie for strong female representation
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So they wasted Jet & Dave on TARC7 when they were going to do All-Stars for TARC8 anyway? :idgit
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So they wasted Jet & Dave on TARC7 when they were going to do All-Stars for TARC8 anyway? :idgit
As I've said to a couple people, I figure Canada's Choice was just the "litmus test" for how the fans would react to one returning team.
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I really really hope it’s not an All-Star season. Let the “peasants” compete. There are so many people that want to be on TARC it would be a shame to give past teams a do-over.
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I think they didn't even know if they would get a season 8. It took a loooonnnng time for season 7 to be confirmed. Maybe they said: well this is probably the last season, and second chance fits the theme of brining a team back...
But I agree, they waster Jet/Dave on this season, and I don't think they should bring them back.
I feel like to be competitive, one of the requirement should be that teams have won at least 1 leg. 36 teams have won a leg, so that would give them a lot of options (I guess only Frankie/Amy and Phil/Martina would be screwed by this). They could even bring teams that were eliminated early but still won a leg (Megan/Courtney from S5, Todd/Anna from S6 or Kristen/Darren from S1). Here is my dream cast if they do All-Star (and I included winners, and excluded unrealistic options, ex: Vanessa and Jillian/Emmett)
- Natalie/Meaghan, 2th place from Season 2: won 7 legs
- Sam/Paul, Winners from season 5: won 6 legs
- Steph/Kristen, Winners from Season 4: won 5 legs
- Taylor/Courtney, 2th place from Season 6: won 5 legs
- Dave/Irina, 4th place from Season 7: won 4 legs
- Aarthy/Thinesh, 5th place from Season 7: won 3 legs
- Brent/Sean, 3rd place from Season 3: won 2 legs
- Leanne/Mar, 6th place from Season 6: won 2 legs
- Hal/Joanne, 6th place from Season 1: won 1 leg
- Neil/Kristen, 7th place from Season 3: won 1 leg
I guess Gino/Jess would probably cast, I just don't like them lol
If there is no winners: I would replace Sam/Paul by Pierre/Michel, the twins from season 2
And Steph/Kristen by Adam/Andrea from season 5
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Dave & Irina would totally be back. They got people talking about the show like never before.
As for the international...hopefully, hopefully. But getting the best ratings in 3 years and a quick renewal off an all-domestic season may serve as validation to the producers to do it again. Even though the casting probably had more to do with it than route.
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Wow! I hope All-Stars Season is Season 8, but they need to do it RIGHT!
We need a STRONG cast and FULL INTERNATIONAL route! What's the fun in racing around Canada again?
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So they opened applications right after season finished airing in previous years, right? This time they didn't do it... I am confused... Why teams were contacted while season 7 was still airing? Will they filming and air season 8 AS sooner than usually? Kinda like in Australian Survivor doing it right now...
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So they opened applications right after season finished airing in previous years, right? This time they didn't do it... I am confused... Why teams were contacted while season 7 was still airing? Will they filming and air season 8 AS sooner than usually? Kinda like in Australian Survivor doing it right now...
Applications are not opened.
S6 had the lowest ratings of the 6 seasons, and CTV only had a contract for 6 seasons. The network probably took its time to renew because of the lower ratings. This season saw a big improvement in ratings, so probably and easy decision to renew.
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So they opened applications right after season finished airing in previous years, right? This time they didn't do it... I am confused... Why teams were contacted while season 7 was still airing? Will they filming and air season 8 AS sooner than usually? Kinda like in Australian Survivor doing it right now...
They usually open auditions late in the year - Novemberish- with a deadline around Christmas time. I think last year it was a little earlier.
All this talk about All-Stars is speculation right now. I think it was partially brought on by Dave/Irina constantly saying they’re on the All-Star season - a bit premature I think, but I guess he had to take the spotlight away from the winners.
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If they did an All-Stars I'd like all winners so far to be a part. But I don't know if Tim Sr. would do it again.
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Casting now open for TARC Season 8!!!! :cheer: NOT an All-Star season
https://www.ctv.ca/The-Amazing-Race-Canada
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woah no All-Star, No gimmick, just regular casting.... SHOCKING
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REPEATING:
Casting is open for The #AmazingRaceCanada, Season 8!
Apply now: https://www.ctv.ca/The-Amazing-Race-Canada/casting
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It remains to be seen, but in the wake of our federal election on Monday, this show's philosophy of Canadians celebrating themselves instead of seeing the world may have just backfired on Season 8.
With Justin Trudeau's unfortunate re-election, many in the west (very Conservative country) are feeling shut out and now talking separation from the east. If you've noticed the #Wexit hashtag on Twitter, that's what it's about. At least one former racer has tweeted it, Mellisa from Season 6.
Also, the election resulted in a resurgence of the Bloc Quebecois in Quebec, a party that's long wanted to separate that province from Canada.
In short, yeah, Canadians ain't patting ourselves on the back too much these past couple days. I'm born and raised in this country and have never seen it as divided as it is right now. This could spell at least a few applicants, particularly in the west, bailing on their applications.
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I'd be surprised if it makes too much of an impact. If anything, the show focuses more on bringing the country together and showing how people are people, regardless of their regional/political background. If anything it may help the producers vet the applicants in a different way - I can't imagine them casting anyone who is overtly biased against another group of people. That may be a part of Canada, but not one we want to encourage or give another platform to - there are other more suitable platforms for that discussion.
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It's pretty dead in here....
:conf: :cheer: :conf: :cheer:
Where are we hoping are teams will go this year?
I'm hoping for 2 legs in Quebec!! One in Nunavut! A visit to Labrador!
2 international legs! (Something easy like Windsor-Detroit, and Newfoundland-St-Pierre et Miquelon)
NO BC VISIT! :groan: or maybe just 1 lol but not 3 legs
NO VISIT TO TORONTO! Starting line... used in 2 legs + the finale... woah 4 times.
ANDDDDDDD I hope to get cast :lol:
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I hope it's going to be half Canada legs and half International legs like:
Leg 1: Canada
Leg 2: Canada
Leg 3: Canada
Leg 4: Canada
Leg 5: Canada
Leg 6: International (Europe)
Leg 7: International (Europe)
Leg 8: International (Africa)
Leg 9: International (Africa)
Leg 10: International (North America)
Leg 11: Canada
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Only SIX more days to get your application in for TAR Canada season 8!!! Get moving Canada!!! Got ours in the other day :cheer:
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Maybe after all of this time we could get a return to Nunavut? I would even be fine with another leg in Iqaluit
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Canada is doing a test of their emergency system to cell phones, tv, radio, etc (I never did get a notification last time lol) - but the only province/territory they won't be doing is Nunavut. No reason given. coincidence?
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Maybe we can get first time visits to places like northern Vancouver Island (Port Hardy, Campbell River, Comox/Courtenay etc), Prince George, Cranbrook, Terrace, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster, Churchill, London, Windsor, Tobermory and Manitoulin, Sherbrooke, Mont-Tremblant, Saguenay, Trois-Rivieres, Gaspe, Bathurst, Caraquet, Miramichi, Cape Breton Highlands, Gros Morne, Twilingate and Labrador!
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The word is out - Producers have cast the next season of TAR Canada !
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7EhKhhpVqP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
"Thank you to everyone who applied for #AmazingRaceCanada Season 8! Teams moving on to the next stage of casting have been contacted. Can't wait for another AMAZING season on @CTV!"
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I think its narrowed down to the semifinalists, then the cast is finalized next month into March.
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You are right - the interview stage is over and they need to pick the teams and alternates. If you’ve not been contacted I’m very sorry.
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Where do ya'll think the starting line will be?
With the first 6 seasons, it was always in a different province/territory (ON/AB/QC/NWT/NFL/BC) but that went out of the window last year.
I wouldn't be surprise if they do Toronto area again...
But I'm hoping for a Maritime start! New-Brunswick perhaps or a PEI start with a self-drive leg 1 in New-Brunswick. That would be different from what we had in the past.
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I’m hoping that they’ll visit ALL provinces and territories - going to cities and regions they’ve not been before. Too much TO, Calgary and Vancouver.
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I would love the return of at least one international leg. All Canada is great, but this many seasons in, it can get repetitive.
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I just wish they would have an announced live start.
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Any new news on Amazing Race Canada Season 8? I'm worried how the coronavirus will affect this season! Both in terms of locations, destinations, and the comfort of participants and the teams working behind the scene. I have friends travelling on cruises, etc and there is a fear out there.
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I would be surprised if it impacted it much. If they need to avoid Asia, that is easy enough to do, and as filming is not traditionally until May-ish, the situation should be far more stabilized internationally by that point.
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Felt better after reading your reply then watched the news and the latest report is ...has reached 25 countries, 31,000 people. I think it will be address somehow, perhaps not in ways we can see at this point. Anyway, looking forward to a great race!
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TARCAN and BBCAN have been nominated for best reality show for the Canadian screen awards: https://globalnews.ca/news/6553033/2020-canadian-screen-awards-tv-movie-nominees/
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A bit of news popped up on my feed about the production company - https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/insight-productions-faces-ontario-class-action-lawsuit-over-alleged-unpaid-wages/ar-BB10kzQX?ocid=spartandhp
Insight Productions faces Ontario class action lawsuit over alleged unpaid wages
1 hour ago
© Provided by The Canadian Press
TORONTO — An award-winning Toronto-based production company behind a slew of popular reality shows is facing a $35-million class-action lawsuit over alleged employment standards violations.
A news release says law firm Cavalluzzo LLP filed the suit in an Ontario court on Friday against Insight Productions.
The company has worked on series including "The Amazing Race Canada," "Big Brother Canada" and "Battle of the Blades."
CWA/SCA Canada says it and fellow union IATSE support the suit, which is seeking damages on behalf of independent contractors and current and former employees.
The suit claims Insight owes hundreds of workers unpaid overtime, vacation pay, and holiday premiums because of contracts that did not comply with Ontario's Employment Standards Act. The allegations have not been proven in court.
Insight Productions says the proceedings initiated against it are "without merit" and the company will "vigorously defend" itself against the allegations.
"Insight is immensely proud of the people who work with us to produce some of the most popular television shows in Canada," John Brunton, CEO and executive producer of Insight Productions, said Monday in a statement.
"We strive to be a leader in our industry in every way. This includes attracting top talent to our productions by offering good compensation, safe and fair working conditions, and opportunities for mentorship and career development.
"We are confident that the professionals that work with us feel valued, respected and fairly compensated. Insight prides itself on its positive workplace culture, which we believe is a fundamental reason we are able to attract and retain the very best talent to our productions year after year."
This is the second class-action lawsuit against a Toronto-based reality TV production company in the past year and a half.
In October 2018, a similar suit was filed against Cineflix Productions, which is behind "Property Brothers" and dozens of other TV programs.
That suit is still before the courts and is claimed on behalf of contract production personnel.
It claims Cineflix and its affiliates violated the Ontario Employment Standards Act and seeks compensation for all past, present and future personnel in certain job classifications as far back as 2000. The allegations have not been proven in court.
"Cineflix has demonstrated a solid history of ethical standards and respect for the creative community for over 20 years,'' spokeswoman Vanessa Marra said at the time the suit was launched. "Cineflix will be vigorously contesting this claim.''
A lawyer at Cavalluzzo said after the Cineflix lawsuit was filed, the firm heard "similar complaints about Insight."
"We heard about very long workdays, six- and seven-day workweeks with no overtime, and no extra pay for holidays," Sean Fitzpatrick said in a statement. "We are putting the reality/factual TV industry on notice that it can no longer deny workers their basic employment rights."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2020.
Victoria Ahearn, The Canadian Press
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I saw that too. I wonder if it will affect the next TAR season?
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Well of course they have long days. Anyone signing up for this knows that.
I don't know how the US handles it...my guess is paid by the job not the hours.
Which perhaps mean there is an industry expectation that is different? ???
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A bit of news popped up on my feed about the production company - https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/insight-productions-faces-ontario-class-action-lawsuit-over-alleged-unpaid-wages/ar-BB10kzQX?ocid=spartandhp
Insight Productions faces Ontario class action lawsuit over alleged unpaid wages
1 hour ago
© Provided by The Canadian Press
TORONTO — An award-winning Toronto-based production company behind a slew of popular reality shows is facing a $35-million class-action lawsuit over alleged employment standards violations.
A news release says law firm Cavalluzzo LLP filed the suit in an Ontario court on Friday against Insight Productions.
The company has worked on series including "The Amazing Race Canada," "Big Brother Canada" and "Battle of the Blades."
CWA/SCA Canada says it and fellow union IATSE support the suit, which is seeking damages on behalf of independent contractors and current and former employees.
The suit claims Insight owes hundreds of workers unpaid overtime, vacation pay, and holiday premiums because of contracts that did not comply with Ontario's Employment Standards Act. The allegations have not been proven in court.
Insight Productions says the proceedings initiated against it are "without merit" and the company will "vigorously defend" itself against the allegations.
"Insight is immensely proud of the people who work with us to produce some of the most popular television shows in Canada," John Brunton, CEO and executive producer of Insight Productions, said Monday in a statement.
"We strive to be a leader in our industry in every way. This includes attracting top talent to our productions by offering good compensation, safe and fair working conditions, and opportunities for mentorship and career development.
"We are confident that the professionals that work with us feel valued, respected and fairly compensated. Insight prides itself on its positive workplace culture, which we believe is a fundamental reason we are able to attract and retain the very best talent to our productions year after year."
This is the second class-action lawsuit against a Toronto-based reality TV production company in the past year and a half.
In October 2018, a similar suit was filed against Cineflix Productions, which is behind "Property Brothers" and dozens of other TV programs.
That suit is still before the courts and is claimed on behalf of contract production personnel.
It claims Cineflix and its affiliates violated the Ontario Employment Standards Act and seeks compensation for all past, present and future personnel in certain job classifications as far back as 2000. The allegations have not been proven in court.
"Cineflix has demonstrated a solid history of ethical standards and respect for the creative community for over 20 years,'' spokeswoman Vanessa Marra said at the time the suit was launched. "Cineflix will be vigorously contesting this claim.''
A lawyer at Cavalluzzo said after the Cineflix lawsuit was filed, the firm heard "similar complaints about Insight."
"We heard about very long workdays, six- and seven-day workweeks with no overtime, and no extra pay for holidays," Sean Fitzpatrick said in a statement. "We are putting the reality/factual TV industry on notice that it can no longer deny workers their basic employment rights."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2020.
Victoria Ahearn, The Canadian Press
That won't probably have an effect on season 8 I wouldn't think, but one thing they don't want to do is risk much with this new Coronavirus... It's way worse than the media is letting off and can you imagine the bad press and lawsuits that would follow if someone on the race contracted it... Granted that's a worse case scenario, but if it were to happen, and it very easily could, no "Waiver" a contestant would sign would have a chance at stopping a law suit from the families and probably the contestants as well. Gross negligence comes to mind, and the Network would be in a WORLD of hurt.
Best thing to do would be to let this Coronavirus blow over and film late, better safe than sorry!
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To add to my post above: "Canadians being told to prepare for a possible novel coronavirus pandemic" - https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/canadians-being-told-to-prepare-for-a-possible-novel-coronavirus-pandemic
It would be very unwise for ANY Network to film a show like this that involves so much travel in a time like this, it's literally just an unnecessary risk for the contestants and the Network IMO
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It's not like this show leaves the country, what could possibly be the risk
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First of all the show won't be sued if someone were to get a virus lol. They sign multiple waivers. No one is making them go.
And yes viruses can be in Canada just like anywhere else. They do not respect borders, Hence the worldwide concern over the rapid spread.
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Back on Feb 7 I posted my concern for the coronavirus..when I first mentioned it to friends re season 8 I think I was a circle of one in my view that this was going to be something big. It certainly has. Anyone who thinks this will not be a concern of the producers is putting blinders on. Only Trump thinks the # of cases will go down to zero soon.
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Well, with TAR33 halting production due to coronavirus, it will interesting to see what TAR Canada 8 does with the coronavirus!
Considering they will most likely only film inside Canada, it will be interesting to see if we get a mid-April start as we usually do!
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First of all the show won't be sued if someone were to get a virus lol. They sign multiple waivers. No one is making them go.
And yes viruses can be in Canada just like anywhere else. They do not respect borders, Hence the worldwide concern over the rapid spread.
It would be really bad press, and yeah I'm sure they do sign multiple waivers, however, there is a certain amount of responsibility by the network to not put anyone in a dangerous position. This Coronavirus is getting worse and worse, it's rather scary to be honest, and unnecessary travel in a time such as this just seems plain dumb to me
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First of all the show won't be sued if someone were to get a virus lol. They sign multiple waivers. No one is making them go.
And yes viruses can be in Canada just like anywhere else. They do not respect borders, Hence the worldwide concern over the rapid spread.
It would be really bad press, and yeah I'm sure they do sign multiple waivers, however, there is a certain amount of responsibility by the network to not put anyone in a dangerous position. This Coronavirus is getting worse and worse, it's rather scary to be honest, and unnecessary travel in a time such as this just seems plain dumb to me
I totally agree with you, this is serious business. I don't see how they could keep the racers safe now...flying is not a great idea. And every location requires backup medical and that won't be happening now.I 'll be interested to see what they decide. I expect the US version is hoping to be able to re-film as well this summer...I doubt that would happen either. We are living in a different world right now. :'(
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With BB Canada ending their season, interesting that we haven't heard anything about TARC8. At this point, they should come out and just say they won't be able to film this summer. Even if cases fall rapidly in Canada in the next month or two or three, it's definitely not a good idea to have a cast and crew flying all over the country.
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With BB Canada ending their season, interesting that we haven't heard anything about TARC8. At this point, they should come out and just say they won't be able to film this summer. Even if cases fall rapidly in Canada in the next month or two or three, it's definitely not a good idea to have a cast and crew flying all over the country.
https://torontosun.com/entertainment/movies/covid-19-how-coronavirus-is-sending-the-entertainment-industry-into-uncharted-territory
"Although we’re still a few months away from filming The Amazing Race Canada, we are monitoring the situation very closely," Mike Cosentino, President of Content and Programming at Bell Media, tells the Sun. "Any decisions around the upcoming eighth season will be made with the health and safety of the Racers and the crew as the top priority."
That was two weeks ago. The Ontario Premier has ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses in the province by the end of today, which is why Insight Productions had to stop BBCAN 8 and will most likely not film TARC this year.
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Unless things improve, it's 100% not happening in May as per usual. Right now in Canada as of a few days ago, at least in my part, you now have to self-isolate if you even cross provincial borders.
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It's like I said a couple months ago, "It would be irresponsible of them not to cancel, or at least 'post-pone' this season.. I was actually shocked when people disagreed with me.... Anyways, they did, as they should have, and based on the 'team' that I know who were actually selected to be on the race (Not as alternatives), they have said they will start filming again in July for season 8, but in all honesty, that was obviously just a guess).
I guess we will see what actually happens, but I'm still of the same opinion when it comes to the integrity of a show like this. The people I know blab and blab about how awesome they are, and how they are going to become superstars because of this, and how th eproducers love them and hit on them.... It pisses me off because, well, shut the hell up. It's an awesome show, and believe it or not, the more people you try and swear to 'secrecy' doesn't matter.
Season 8 will undoubtely be back, I just hope they screen their people better in the future because I can guarantee there will be tons of unnecessary leaks once this starts to ramp up again, from the inside based on the 'contestants' I personally know.
Cheers
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It's like I said a couple months ago, "It would be irresponsible of them not to cancel, or at least 'post-pone' this season.. I was actually shocked when people disagreed with me.... Anyways, they did, as they should have, and based on the 'team' that I know who were actually selected to be on the race (Not as alternatives), they have said they will start filming again in July for season 8, but in all honesty, that was obviously just a guess).
I guess we will see what actually happens, but I'm still of the same opinion when it comes to the integrity of a show like this. The people I know blab and blab about how awesome they are, and how they are going to become superstars because of this, and how th eproducers love them and hit on them.... It pisses me off because, well, shut the hell up. It's an awesome show, and believe it or not, the more people you try and swear to 'secrecy' doesn't matter.
Season 8 will undoubtely be back, I just hope they screen their people better in the future because I can guarantee there will be tons of unnecessary leaks once this starts to ramp up again, from the inside based on the 'contestants' I personally know.
Cheers
Good for them getting selected, although it sounds like they might be jeopardizing their chances by blabbing all over the place. TAR Canada hasn't started yet and the producers can always boot them before they even start. I'd hate that to happen to any team.
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https://brioux.tv/blog/2020/05/13/season-8-of-the-amazing-race-canada-still-up-in-the-air/
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Yeah, I feel like they won't want to air this anywhere other than summer. So I guess they will postponed it one year?
And replace teams that can't commit (rather than redo casting again)
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Do we have any update on the show? From producers on twitter or anything?
New-Brunswick and PEI will remain closed for the summer but I feel like some of the provinces are starting to open up again for this summer... maybe if they film in Late August they could have a show for October. (If CTV is interested in having it in the Fall)
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Nothing new, and tbh I think they will just hold off until next year.
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Interesting that they still haven't come right out and say they're not Racing this year. They obviously won't get a Race done before the end of summer. And I doubt they'd be able to even rush one to air in the Fall. (Though CTV will have TAR32 anyway.)
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Hopefully that season 8 won't return till next summer, as when it will air against the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics next July to avoid viewers during the rescheduled Olympics.
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Season 4 aired against the Rio 2016 Olympics, and didn't do all that badly in the ratings. But they did take a week off for it between Episodes 7 and 8
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Not TARCAN8 related, but a former racer:
https://globalnews.ca/news/7071438/bodybreaks-hal-johnson-racism/
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They didn't get cast on season 8 and without giving away any secrets they give pointers: https://goodmenproject.com/the-good-life/lifestyle-the-good-life/if-you-really-want-five-minutes-of-reality-tv-fame-here-are-7-pointers-on-how-to-play-the-game-lbkr/?fbclid=IwAR36lNQ-AEtQuvQnPQ2G2WuaoYqiqMcfohq4wiax2W6yVN8hxAkYLb8NQV0
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A new ad on facebook... hum...
On your mark. Get set. GO! The #AmazingRaceCanada returns for an all new season on CTV. #CTVHomefront
Imagine if they still filmed this back in May when everybody was inside LOL
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Yeah, I was not expecting that to pop up. It's impossible to film a season just yet.
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But Canada is still shut down
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I think they can do All Stars under these circumstinances.
But honestly, I am not for TARAU/Canada season filming in the middle of pandemic. One positive case or something and they will shut it down. No season is better than another season cancelled midfilming like TAR33.
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This is announcement from upfronts. Sort of like CBS announcing 32 for the fall. There is no date attached to it (normally they mention summer but they did not this time)
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We know they didn't film yet.
The press release makes no mention of a premiere date: https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/press/original-entertainment-productions-for-bell-medias-english-language-services-announced/ (https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/press/original-entertainment-productions-for-bell-medias-english-language-services-announced/)
The last time I checked Air Canada, they said full service (or at least partial resumption of services) would return in mid-July.
If they begin filming mid to late summer, it could air in the fall.
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We know they didn't film yet.
The press release makes no mention of a premiere date: https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/press/original-entertainment-productions-for-bell-medias-english-language-services-announced/ (https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/press/original-entertainment-productions-for-bell-medias-english-language-services-announced/)
The last time I checked Air Canada, they said full service (or at least partial resumption of services) would return in mid-July.
If they begin filming mid to late summer, it could air in the fall.
With 32 as well? Too much of a good thing lol?
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THIS IS AN ERROR.
I have it on good authority that TAR CANADA IS NOT FILMING THIS SUMMER.
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But Canada is still shut down
Yes. With the Provinces still restricted no way can it film at this time.
Somebody goofed.
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On your mark. Get set. GO! The #AmazingRaceCanada returns for an all new season next year on CTV. #CTVHomefront
https://twitter.com/AmazingRaceCDA/status/1275523031499145217
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Imma bet that Amazing race (Us, season 32) was on the line up and that someone mixte both and posted from the Amazing Race Canada account lol
Why announce it now, at the same time as the fall lineup, for next summer?
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They edited the facebook post to "Coming Next Year" or something along the lines of that
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It was a screw up. TARC has corrected the info now.Sadly we won't be seeing TARC until next year....
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It's pretty dead around here!
Do you think they will keep the same casting they had planned for TARC8 for next year?
If they decide to film a season in May (depending on the situation), I can this being an All-Star so they don't have to do casting calls and everything. Will be easier to just call the old teams and go from there.
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I don’t see it being an All-Star season as a few couples have broken up, team members have had children, etc. Even those cast for TARC 8 may have split or may not be available. I say keep going with a new round of teams.
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I would assume they would try to keep the teams they had cast for TARC8, but have to make some replacements if some of the original starters are no longer able to go.
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Thought I'd dust off this thread by posting.
I'm wondering if filming could potentially be done this summer? TAR Australia 5 has shown that it's feasible. Then again, Australia and Canada have handled their respective covid situations differently, so I imagine it would be harder to film in Canada.
Then again AGAIN, I think it could be possible. If production starts in June, and all contestants quarantine for two weeks before filming (as was done in Australia), then I think we might have a chance. Especially if production insists on not flying. They could (in theory) just travel by private bus, which would be easier if the race precedes in a coast-to-coast fashion (for example, starting line in Vancouver and traveling across Canada via private bus before ending on the east coast somewhere).
What say you all? Can Canada take a page out of the Aussies' book?
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I thought season 8 is supposed to be filmed in April/May as usual, was I wrong?
Summer filming would make no sense cause they would had to wait 1 year to air it in next summer 2022 anyway. I do not think they are planning to change airing schedule.
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It could be filmed only in Canada just like the last season but with COVID safety guidelines (similarly to Australia).
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They could (in theory) just travel by private bus, which would be easier if the race precedes in a coast-to-coast fashion (for example, starting line in Vancouver and traveling across Canada via private bus before ending on the east coast somewhere).
I also was thinking about that, they could really minimize the flights and do a lot of self driving / private bus / shuttle cars.
I think it's possible! They could film the whole of May with a July premiere!
I guess it will depends on how the situation is in April! It needs to be better than now..
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They could (in theory) just travel by private bus, which would be easier if the race precedes in a coast-to-coast fashion (for example, starting line in Vancouver and traveling across Canada via private bus before ending on the east coast somewhere).
I also was thinking about that, they could really minimize the flights and do a lot of self driving / private bus / shuttle cars.
I think it's possible! They could film the whole of May with a July premiere!
I guess it will depends on how the situation is in April! It needs to be better than now..
Yes, absolutely. I'm not sure if the Atlantic Bubble is still going on, but I think most of Ontario is still on lockdown. Things could definitely change by late spring. I was also thinking that since indigenous communities might be particularly at risk, they might avoid the north all together (with possible exceptions of only visiting national parks, like having a whole leg in Nahanni or Kluane, which I actually think would be a fascinating leg).
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They could (in theory) just travel by private bus, which would be easier if the race precedes in a coast-to-coast fashion (for example, starting line in Vancouver and traveling across Canada via private bus before ending on the east coast somewhere).
I also was thinking about that, they could really minimize the flights and do a lot of self driving / private bus / shuttle cars.
I think it's possible! They could film the whole of May with a July premiere!
I guess it will depends on how the situation is in April! It needs to be better than now..
Yes, absolutely. I'm not sure if the Atlantic Bubble is still going on, but I think most of Ontario is still on lockdown. Things could definitely change by late spring. I was also thinking that since indigenous communities might be particularly at risk, they might avoid the north all together (with possible exceptions of only visiting national parks, like having a whole leg in Nahanni or Kluane, which I actually think would be a fascinating leg).
I'm in BC and while the situation has improved compared to a month or so ago, but Bonnie Henry isn't exactly the type who would be fine with something like TAR filming in BC.
Knowing TAR Canada loves using BC for 2-3 legs every season due to its ideal climate in late April and May, I can't see them doing TARC unless they can include B.C.
Unless they cast ten teams of all health professionals who have already been vaccinated, the earliest projection for any cast members and producers to be vaccinated is July (June if we're lucky).
Considering they are extremely rigid about the airdate for all seven seasons, I presume they'll just want to push it back one more year when everything will be one hundred percent safe and they will have many more options on an already limited domestic table.
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Any news? Is this happening before summer or not?
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There is no way they are doing this for the summer.
The only hope for 2021 would be that they film in October. The situation in Canada is terrible in BC/Alberta/Ontario
Quebec ain't doing much better.
I guess if everybody can be vaccinated before September, then maybe but my guess is that they will skip this year.
I'm praying they don't just cancel it forever :'(
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Im not sure it is hard to say...
Yes provinces are doing bad but still compared to the US we are WAY better its just stricter guidelines...
Once we have herd immunity I don't see the problem with domestic travel...
And I know some places are already discussing dates they will open up to domestic travelers...
I think we could get a season filmed in like summer or maybe even early fall...
Some provinces are really struggling without domestic tourism like the atlantic provinces
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Canada is apparently lagging with vaccines?
Per capita vaccination numbers lagging behind those of 50 other countries, including Brazil, Chile, Turkey, and much of Europe, according to Johns Hopkins University’s immunization tracker.
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2021/04/canada-vaccine-rollout-problems/618516/
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Yeah I know, it's going pathetically slow up here. By this point a lot of young Americans have already had at least one. Here we're still at like 50-60 year olds for the first dose.
Thanks, Justin...
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I doubt it’s happening but has anyone heard any update ?
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Does Anyone Know When The CTV Upfronts are ?
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This Thursday
Here is an update: https://brioux.tv/blog/2021/06/04/amazing-race-canada-stays-quarantined-for-2nd-summer/
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:'( but I guess we knew already
The good news is that they still want to shoot it next spring :)
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From Leafs link above:
CTV will likely make it official next Thursday at their virtual Upfront to advertisers. On Thursday, however, Insight CEO John Brunton — a guest on this weekend’s episode of brioux.tv the podcast — acknowledged that for safety’s sake the series has been put on hold again this summer.
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Thrown into 2022 according to updates just posted on IG and Twitter, containing video of JOn announcing it.
Just postoned.
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Its a bit of a puzzle though.
Jon in the video says "coming soon" in 2022.
That gives the impression that another season could be ready to go onair by (spring??) of 2022.
Which would mean a FILMING as soon as this fall.
Yes, I know that's not the norm...
But his wording leaves the window open (IMO).
Why make a point of saying coming SOON in 2022? If filming isnt going to happen well before next summer. ???
Room for thought...
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I got that vibe too. Like they're going to miss their normal summer window, but maybe fall
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Would be very interesting if they did a winter/spring airing. That would open a chance at two seasons in 2022.
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Canadian Opinion here:
I think domestic travel will be 100% back to normal in fall.
We started off slow in vaccinations, but it has picked up a lot lately. (For example, Manitoba is offering up to 2 million dollars in scholarships to high schoolers who get vaccinated.)
I think filming in fall could work. Weather is typically still decent in Atlantic and Territories and really nice in the rest of the country. I do not think Winter/Early spring filming will work though. Weather is so unpredictable and a lot of businesses in smaller tourist destinations are seasonal and run from around May-September.
So i am hopeful for a fall season but if not I do think we wont see a season until the usual time in 2022
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Thanks Nuku!! That makes great sense to me. I am VERY focused on the words "coming soon" so that could work!!
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I would love to have them film something this fall (to be showed early 2022) and then have them film the usual spot in April/May for summer 2022.
BUT
Wouldn't they also annonce casting calls? I *think* they were pretty far in the casting for 2020, but that was more than a year ago, lots of things change...
(also the possibility of an All-Star, then casting would be easier...)
But to be honest, I feel they are just being very Canadian and saying soon, because now it's been two summer without the show, and they just want people to be happy/excited for next year, and not sad about this year... but that just my Canadian opinion lol
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Casting was completed last year, so out of fairness (my Canadian is showing here) I would hope the cast teams would at least be contacted to discuss options first. That being said, so many circumstances have changed since then that it would not be surprising if not all the teams are in a place now where they can take a month away from work unpaid.
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So.... New Year! What are we thinking....
I feel like they could totally do a Domestic season, I mean Australia did it and US was able to film in 6 different countries.
I really want another season this year... It's been two summers now without it, i feel if they don't do it this year... The show might be dead for good :(
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So.... New Year! What are we thinking....
I feel like they could totally do a Domestic season, I mean Australia did it and US was able to film in 6 different countries.
I really want another season this year... It's been two summers now without it, i feel if they don't do it this year... The show might be dead for good :(
I think it’s still too early to say, but if they want to aim for filming circa April/May, things need to change drastically. Ontario is going into lockdown again due to omicron, and many universities are returning to online classes for at least the first two weeks of this upcoming semester (include my own University of New Brunswick).
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I don't think it's as restrictive as when this first started, where you had to self-isolate for crossing any provincial border. But yeah, if it's still bad in late April through May, it's probably off again this year. Or at least, they'll stay away from the heavily populated cities (no Toronto area, and limited Alberta. They've had outbreaks about as bad as Ontario). That's what Australia did.
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I really think they could do a season, but maybe film a 3-4 weeks later than usual? They always start end of April, but I would wait until end of May/Early June (Covid has been better during June/July/August the last two years).
They could do 3-4 legs out West (depending of the cases in Vancouver, it would be our 'big city' leg of the season) and have 2 legs self-driving in Northern BC (and maybe even a self-driving stop in the Yukon?)
Maybe 2-3 legs in the prairies, and then 2-3 legs in the Maritimes (unless they are still a bubble like last year)
Hell, even a leg in QC would work if it's not in Montreal or QC city, the cases outside of those two cities are not that bad. Would be the time to do a good leg in Gaspésie!
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Looks like TARC won't be filming this year - from the producers of TARC with filming dates late June through July 2022 :'( unless they film prior to TUCC
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Filming dates:
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Hey, this could be a golden opportunity for a soft reboot into international routes! (Probably won't go that way)
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With Survivor having a Quebec version on Noovo channel, maybe they will do a Amazing Race version also? Im sure they would do a international route lol
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My goodness! This Ultimate Canadian Challenge really does sound like a TAR Canada spin-off! I hope this isn’t a permanent replacement? It does sound like a cross between TAR, Survivor and Tough as Nails? Can we assume that this will be aired on CTV, considering this show is also produced by Insight Productions?
I’m actually excited to watch the show! However, my enjoyment for the show will go down, if this replaces and kills TAR Canada…
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I'm not Canadian but is there a logic as to why COVID is preventing them doing a domestic route? TAR 33 managed to go out internationally and TARAus is planning to do the same in the next month or so. Whats the big catch with just racing around Canada? Don't they normally hit a whole bunch of locations in the middle of nowhere anyway?
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I don't work for the show so I have no idea how this will play out. It does seem elitist as they are looking for very athletic people. Just looking at the application form they want to know what sports you've played, what level of proficency, what coaches you admire, etc. Not for your average TAR fan.
I wonder if they'll recruit people that have been on the contestant list for TARC before it was covid cancelled, as they tend to cast athletes?
It will still be fun to watch.
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I have a good feeling that they will come back this year but with an all star season, hence the no casting updates
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I have a good feeling that they will come back this year but with an all star season, hence the no casting updates
Coming back from a 2 year hiatus, maybe Insight is going forward with this new TAR Canada-like show as a "Plan B" in case Season 8 is their last. And if so, they might as well go out with a bang in the form of an All-Stars (last season's return vote of Jet & Dave could have been a test of the audience's reception to a returning team). Hopefully the bulk of the teams they want are vaccinated, of course.
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I have a good feeling that they will come back this year but with an all star season, hence the no casting updates
I hope you are right!!
A gut feeling of yours or something we don’t know?? Lol
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As much as I love TARC, I don't think 7 seasons is enough for an All-Star season. Also, in terms of prep and vaccine control it doesn't matter if they are return racers or new racers the protocols and procedures will be the same.
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I agree. They had a season of newbies cast before the pandemic shutdown, those people should at least be offered the option to race before they're replaced.
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Has anyone heard any news for season 8? They normally start filming within the next few weeks and I haven’t heard anything. I really hope CTV didn’t silently cancel the show that would break my heart
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Yeah, it's about that time. Normally they started the last few days of April. They have to since Insight's "The Great Canadian Challenge" is apparently supposed to film in June.
No casting announcement means they're either using the cast they planned pre-pandemic, or it's an All-Stars. After 7 seasons, they'd have enough selection to pull from for the latter.
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Unless COVID happens, they are definitely filming soon. Trust me on that! :tup:
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I really hope they start filming soon!
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Unless COVID happens, they are definitely filming soon. Trust me on that! :tup:
Lol-- COVID hasn't stopped. We just crested another wave in Ontario that seemed to hit a lot of people and Quebec still has a mask mandate (one of the only ones in North America).
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As a Quebec resident, I hope our mask mandates stay in place. And for the racers, I suspect they will do what the American version did and try to focus on more sparsely populated centres, and requiring masks for up close communication, even if there are no mask mandates in the province at that time. The Ontario cases have skyrocketed upon removal of the mask mandates, and it would be too risky for production to have half their teams go down with positive tests while racing.
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Yeah, it's about that time. Normally they started the last few days of April. They have to since Insight's "The Great Canadian Challenge" is apparently supposed to film in June.
Au contraire, both TARCAN1 as well as TARCAN3 filmed entirely in May - so that precedent remains for TARCAN8.
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10 days to the end of April in a few days.. We are in the last days of April... And with tar 34 scheduled to b in may-june.. Rff is Gina be busy.. It would b crazy if Jon bumps into phil....but nothing is concrete yet :duno:
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It would be crazy if Jon bumps into phil....but nothing is concrete yet :duno:
Unlikely. Our version hasn't been to Canada in years.
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As a Quebec resident, I hope our mask mandates stay in place. And for the racers, I suspect they will do what the American version did and try to focus on more sparsely populated centres, and requiring masks for up close communication, even if there are no mask mandates in the province at that time. The Ontario cases have skyrocketed upon removal of the mask mandates, and it would be too risky for production to have half their teams go down with positive tests while racing.
Merci, countryman from the other side of the nation.