Toronto's "Copper" Shines @ MIPTV

The Toronto-lensed, police TV series, "Copper", created by Tassie Cameron, will be presented at MIPTV, April 12 to 16 in Cannes, France, with series actors Missy Peregrym and Gregory Smith in attendance.

Premise of "Copper" follows five young rookie cops out of police academy who fight, drink, sleep and work together.

"...Now they’re on the job together. They’re kids with guns, experiencing firsthand the hardest kind of policing there is. They are first responders, and they are about to learn that no amount of training prepares you for life..."

Peregrym portrays 'Andy McNally', Smith is 'Dov Epstein', Enuka Okuma is 'Traci Nash', Travis Milne is 'Chris Diaz' and Charlotte Sullivan plays 'Gail Peck'.

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"KISS" Plays With Children's Series

The rock band KISS, controlled by Gene Simmons, has finalized a production and development deal for a new children's TV series with Canadian studio, E1 Entertainment.

Founding KISS members, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley will collaborate with the company to create a 'comedic half-hour' series.

"We’re honored to be involved in carrying on the KISS legacy,” comments Frank Saperstein, Senior VP, Kids and Animation, E1.

"It’s wonderful to collaborate with the creative forces behind one of the greatest rock bands of all time and unquestionably one of the most recognized worldwide."

The KISS brand has been active as the new face of soft drink Dr. Pepper, their significant presence during Super Bowl XLIV and their appearance on the 2009 "American Idol" Finale, reaching over thirty million viewers.

"KISS continues to be the juggernaut of licensing and merchandising, from KISS M&M's to KISS Dr. Pepper,” said Simmons.

"KISS is a band, but also the only music BRAND. Continuing in our 35 year history of going where no band has gone before, we are proud to partner with E1. Like all things KISS, we intend to make this a very special show for our fans."

The as-yet untitled series will be produced/distributed worldwide by E1, from executive producers John Morayniss and Frank Saperstein for E1 and Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley for KISS. E1 and KISS will handle all licensing and merchandise for the series.

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"Kick-Ass": Become A Superhero Today

"Kick-Ass", the upcoming superhero movie, based on the comic book series of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr., directed by Matthew Vaughn and produced by actor Brad Pitt, premieres April 16, 2010 in North America and April 2, 2010 in the UK.

"Kick-Ass" filmed in the UK and in Toronto.

The soundtrack single to the film, will be released in the UK, April 12, 2010, performed by pop singer Mika and produced by RedOne.

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Actor Corey Haim Is Dead

Toronto-born Corey Haim, the 38-year old actor best known for his teen role opposite Corey Feldman in the vampire feature "The Lost Boys", has died of a suspected drug overdose March 10, according to the Los Angeles Police Department...