From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
Link: Coroner: Director Winnifred Jong on the show’s rewarding challenges
“Any scene with Jenny is fun because Serinda is so deep into the character and you’re always collaborating with her. You’re trying to figure out what she’s trying to achieve as the character and it’s a wonderful challenge.” Continue reading.Â
From a media release:
Spirit Talker is an emotional documentary series that follows Mi’kmaq medium Shawn Leonard as he travels throughout Atlantic Canada and connects people with their loved ones in the spirit world. Throughout the 13-part series, Shawn uses his unique ability to bring hope, healing and closure to hundreds of people.
During each half-hour episode, Shawn will visit a new First Nation community to perform a live show followed by powerful one-on-one readings with two individuals. Shawn is also on a journey to reconnect with his Mi’kmaq heritage, so in each community he’ll learn about the local history, participate in cultural events and practice traditional skills.
Spirit Talker is a co-production between Tell Tale Productions Inc. and Rebel Road Films. The series received financial support from the Canada Media Fund, The Nova Scotia Film & TV Production Incentive, and Federal Tax Credits.
Spirit Talker will have its world broadcast premiere on Wednesday, February 19, at 8 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. MST on APTN.
From Victoria Ahearn of the Canadian Press:
Link: ‘Degrassi’ co-creator Kit Hood dead; fans and series stars pay tribute
For “Degrassi†star Stacie Mistysyn, series co-creator Christopher (Kit) Hood was like another parent in some ways.
When Mistysyn performed in “Cabaret†in high school, Hood was there to support her, along with fellow “Degrassi†co-creator Linda Schuyler. Continue reading.
From Victoria Ahearn of the Canadian Press:
Link: CBC making changes to four-host format of flagship news program ‘The National’
The CBC is making changes to the four-host format of its flagship newscast The National in response from feedback from viewers. Continue reading.
From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
Link: Coroner: Nathalie Younglai talks “Crispr Sistr”
“It was very exciting to be back in the room with Morwyn and the other writers. Morwyn has such an interesting mind in how she sees things and we just follow her lead. Our conversations go into great depths and that gets translated on screen.” Continue reading.
