All-new Crave original series, We’re All Gonna Die (even Jay Baruchel), premieres April 30

From a media release: Death is certain. What isn’t certain is how — or if — the human species will perish entirely, and what humanity will do to cope or even thrive in the face of catastrophic threats. In an attempt to explore this complex existential crisis, Crave announced today that its new original series … Continue reading All-new Crave original series, We’re All Gonna Die (even Jay Baruchel), premieres April 30

New company, Melki Films Inc., launches with busy slate of documentary television

From a media release: Viveka Melki is proud to announce the launch of her new film, television and visual arts company, Melki Films Inc. The company, of which Viveka Melki is Founder and President, is based in Montreal. “I’m thrilled to announce the birth of Melki Films Inc.”, said Melki. “As I have done previously … Continue reading New company, Melki Films Inc., launches with busy slate of documentary television

Fashion Dis host Ardra Shephard on creating a makeover series that celebrates the disability community

“Fashion and beauty should be for everybody and every body.” That’s the tagline and premise of Fashion Dis, a new makeover series airing Wednesdays on AMI-tv. Hosted by Toronto-based blogger and multiple sclerosis advocate Ardra Shephard, the ground-breaking show solves style challenges faced by disabled people—who have often been ignored by the fashion and beauty … Continue reading Fashion Dis host Ardra Shephard on creating a makeover series that celebrates the disability community

Director Jill Carter talks Astrid & Lilly Save the World

Director Jill Carter has had a wide and varied career. She’s been behind the camera on Beauty and the Beast, Private Eyes, Spiral, Heartland, Murdoch Mysteries and The Murders. But her latest gig, on Astrid & Lilly Save the World, might be the most interesting and well-received so far. Airing Wednesdays on CTV Sci-Fi Channel, … Continue reading Director Jill Carter talks Astrid & Lilly Save the World

Coroner: Adriana Maggs and Adrienne Mitchell on “surreal, resilient” Season 4

Jenny Cooper (Serinda Swan) has been through a lot over the last three seasons of CBC’s Coroner. Her husband suddenly died; she discovered she killed her little sister in a freak childhood accident; her on-again, off-again boyfriend Liam (Éric Bruneau) also unexpectedly died; and her mother Peggy (Jennifer Dale), who abandoned the family decades ago, … Continue reading Coroner: Adriana Maggs and Adrienne Mitchell on “surreal, resilient” Season 4