TV, eh? podcast episode 4: Enrico Colantoni of Flashpoint plus The Movie Network/Movie Central/HBO Canada schedules

Episode 4: Listen or download here or subscribe via iTunes or with any other program via the TV, Eh? feed Anthony and I mock Global’s upcoming show Canada Sings, the producers of The Bridge for thinking CBS is still on board, Degrassi ratings information, and each other. I praise The Movie Network/Movie Central/HBO Canada and … Continue reading TV, eh? podcast episode 4: Enrico Colantoni of Flashpoint plus The Movie Network/Movie Central/HBO Canada schedules

TV Eh B Cs podcast – The Many Realities of Mike Bickerton

Over the past decade Mike Bickerton has been part of an Amazing Race to bring reality television to Canada. He had directed and produced a staggering list of the country’s most notable reality series including: Game of Homes, Child Star, The Real Housewives of Vancouver, The Bachelor Canada, Village on a Diet, So You Think … Continue reading TV Eh B Cs podcast – The Many Realities of Mike Bickerton

Canadian Screen Award nominations announced

From CBC: See all television Canadian Screen Award nominations here. Selected nominations: Best animated TV show: Almost Naked Animals Jack Producing Parker Rated A for Awesome Best comedy: Good God Kenny Hotz: Triumph of the Will Less Than Kind Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays Mr. D Best dramatic miniseries: Cyberbully Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling … Continue reading Canadian Screen Award nominations announced

Reality TV’s cookie cutter approach

From Simon Houpt of the Globe and Mail: Why the cookie-cutter approach to reality-TV may spread For producers, “the best way to protect yourself is to get to market quickly, to execute better,” argues John Brunton, the chairman and CEO of Insight Productions. The Toronto-based production company’s reality shows include CBC’s Battle of the Blades, … Continue reading Reality TV’s cookie cutter approach

TV, eh? podcast episode 90 – “It’s Good To Go Over The Top”

Anthony and Diane chat about the Canadian TV news of the week: Diane’s organizing a TV Writing Seminar in Vancouver on May 6 with Larry Kaplow (House, Body of Proof) Rookie Blue returns May 24 Fashion Television is cancelled Style Bio is picked up Disney XD picks up season 2 of Mr. Young Canada Sings … Continue reading TV, eh? podcast episode 90 – “It’s Good To Go Over The Top”