Preview: The Nature of Things explores the captivating “Science of Magic”

I distinctly remember performing my first-ever magic trick. It involved a plastic tube, a plastic stick and a penny. Remember pennies? Anyway, the trick was to place the penny inside the tube so that it filled the tube crossways. It appeared to be solid, but wait! A quick poke with the plastic stick and—poof!—the penny … Continue reading Preview: The Nature of Things explores the captivating “Science of Magic”

Vampires, a communist’s daughter and cosmetics-selling sisters seek 2018 IPF funding

It’s a year after our inaugural spotlight on web series seeking Independent Production Fund support, and the state of those series in Canada is booming. Projects like But I’m Chris Jericho, The Amazing Gayl Pile, Whatever, Linda, Space Riders: Division Earth and Inhuman Condition are just a few of the many that received IPF support … Continue reading Vampires, a communist’s daughter and cosmetics-selling sisters seek 2018 IPF funding

Kristian Bruun says goodbye to Murdoch Mysteries in The Book of Jackson

Spoiler alert! Do not continue reading unless you have watched the Season 10 finale of Murdoch Mysteries. As much as I love Murdoch Mysteries, I didn’t like the way the show said goodbye to Constable “Slugger” Jackson. There was a lot going on in the Season 10 finale and Season 11 premiere, so his loss … Continue reading Kristian Bruun says goodbye to Murdoch Mysteries in The Book of Jackson

Links: Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 1 finale

From Melissa Girimonte of The Televixen: Link: Lauren Lee Smith reflects on Season 1 of Frankie Drake Mysteries “We shot out of sequence throughout the whole season, and this was one of everyone’s favourites. It was really fun to explore how Frankie and Trudy met, and see some flashbacks from Frankie’s past. I’m really proud … Continue reading Links: Frankie Drake Mysteries Season 1 finale

Hollywood Suite mourns the death of founder Jay Switzer

From a media release: Canadian media industry legend and Hollywood Suite co-founder, Jay Switzer, died peacefully in Toronto on January 29, 2018 with his family at his side, after a too short, but courageous battle with brain cancer. Jay was beloved and respected in both his business and personal life, and a dedicated, loyal, and … Continue reading Hollywood Suite mourns the death of founder Jay Switzer