Discovery announces Adam Beach as host of new original series A Cut Above

TORONTO — Bell Media’s Discovery announced yesterday Golden Globe-nominated actor Adam Beach (above, centre) is confirmed to host the channel’s new Canadian original woodcarving competition series, A Cut Above. Set to premiere later this year on Discovery, the series set over 12, 60 minute episodes is shooting this spring in Squamish, B.C. Also confirmed yesterday in a press release, world-renowned Canadian chainsaw wood carver Ryan Cook (right) and UK sculptor Katharine Dowson (left) will serve as judges on the series. “A competition like no other, A Cut Above puts 12 of the best chainsaw carvers from across the world to the ultimate test of...