Originally published in Reel West Magazine: If Jean-Pierre Blais were a television writer instead of the chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), every show he wrote would be gold. Apparently. Earlier this year he summarized the findings of the Talk TV hearing in an “Age of Abundance†– his more charitable description … Continue reading Quality, quantity and creative questions for the CRTC
It’s one of the most anticipated weeks of the year for Daily Planet fans and it returns next week. “High-Tech Toys” week, airing next Monday to Friday, spotlights the outrageous, mind-blowing and exciting gadgets and gear of the year. And while items like the Gotham Golf Cart, Flying R2-D2 and Mannen Caravan certainly look cool—and … Continue reading Daily Planet hosts pick their top tech toys of 2015
At long last, The Bachelorette Canada will be a reality. After two go-rounds of The Bachelor Canada with Brad Smith and Tim Warmels, it’s time for a lass to seek love out of 20 available men. And after two seasons airing on City, the franchise jumps to Corus’ W Network; a much better fit for … Continue reading The Bachelorette Canada looks for love … and eligible fellows
From a media release: The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce six Academy Special Award winners for the 2016 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS: Ivan Fecan, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Ana Serrano, Mark Starowicz, Karen Walton and the Performing Arts Lodges (PAL Canada). Academy Board of Directors’ Tribute: Ivan Fecan Ivan Fecan … Continue reading Academy announces Canadian Screen Award special award winners
Thank goodness for The Goonies and National Treasure. If those two movies hadn’t existed, we never would have gotten Blindspot. Turns out the show’s creator, Martin Gero, is a fan of the two flicks and in puzzles in general. The Swiss-born, Ottawa-raised writer and producer came up with the mind-bending Monday night drama while living in … Continue reading Blindspot’s Canadian creator on The Goonies and fighting to make good TV
