CraveTV to go direct to consumers January 1

From a media release: Bell Media’s CraveTV to Go Direct to Consumers on January 1 All Canadians with access to the Internet can soon enjoy CraveTV’s premium TV programming, including HBO and SHOWTIME content Bell Media announced today that its premium TV streaming service CraveTVTM will become available direct to consumers on January 1, 2016. … Continue reading CraveTV to go direct to consumers January 1

Interview: Andrew De Angelis readies rookie comedy What Would Sal Do?

Is Canada ushering in a new age of television comedy? Andrew De Angelis sure hopes so. After writing for Mr. D, 18 to Life, Little Mosque on the Prairie and Orphan Black, De Angelis takes the reins on his own show, What Would Sal Do? The eight-episode half-hour Super Channel comedy—about an entitled underachiever who is challenged … Continue reading Interview: Andrew De Angelis readies rookie comedy What Would Sal Do?

He Said/She Said: Reaction to Rogers/Shaw/Bell Media’s fall lineup

Join Greg and Diane every Monday as we debate what’s on our minds. This week: Our thoughts regarding Rogers, Shaw and Bell Media’s 2015-16 broadcast schedules. He Said: Make sure you take a peek at Diane’s fall announcement scorecard for her grade on the networks when it comes to Cancon and our thoughts on CBC’s … Continue reading He Said/She Said: Reaction to Rogers/Shaw/Bell Media’s fall lineup

Four Peaks Media Group Launches in Canada

From a media release: Four Peaks Media Group announced today their official Canadian launch. Formed in Los Angeles in January 2015, the company is co-owned by Canadians Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, and brothers Duncan and Jonnie Penn, who created, starred, and co-executive produced The Buried Life (MTV). Four Peaks brings their experience from in front of the camera, to … Continue reading Four Peaks Media Group Launches in Canada