The Writers Guild of Canada announced their award winners (but I bet they didn’t use a kazoo when they did), Bomb Girls is cancelled, Package Deal gets a premiere date, Big Brother Canada breaks records, the Canadian Screen Awards are looking for a nickname, the Canadian TV funding model is blamed for a lack of … Continue reading TV, eh? podcast episode 132 – “A Modest Reprisal”
If you were excited by this season’s lineup of shows on CBC, you’re bound to like next season. Safe is the word for our public broadcaster. All primetime scripted programs have been renewed, and no new ongoing series have been picked up. Further details will be provided at the upfront in May, so I’d still … Continue reading Safe is the Word for CBC
From a media release: ICF Films and Entertainment One Announce Start of Production on Season 2 of CTV’s Hit Drama SAVING HOPE Jason Priestley and Gregory Smith set to direct episodes this season, shooting in Toronto Gemini Award-winning actress Erin Karpluk (BEING ERICA) lands recurring guest starring role this season ICF Films and Entertainment One … Continue reading Saving Hope season 2 in production
Diane and Anthony do a quick podcast that’s as long as their other podcasts as they rant and talk about such topics as Mike Holmes, Bomb Girls returning, Motive’s new timeslot ratings, Mark McKinney‘s new development deal (and he’s on the Flying Bellevilles podcast), Seed’s new contest (and old failings), the CRTC plays hardball with … Continue reading TV, eh? podcast episode 127 – “A Corus of Forward-Looking Statements”
(photos by Derek Langer) I spent last Sunday night in the press room at the inaugural Canadian Screen Awards. It was quite the night for Canada. The Sony Centre in downtown Toronto was at capacity with Canadian celebs, writers, directors and producers. The two hour broadcast aired on CBC in staggered time slots across the country, … Continue reading Almost Live at the Canadian Screen Awards