In the news: Three Chords from the Truth actress hopes Geminis have power of resurrection

November 11, 2009 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From Shannon Montgomery of the Canadian Press:

Star hopes cancelled show could find an audience after Gemini nod
“Phyllis Ellis is hoping a Gemini award could have the power of a resurrection. Despite being cancelled after only 10 episodes, Ellis’s “Three Chords From the Truth” is up for two awards, including best comedy program, at the ceremony celebrating Canada’s homegrown TV talent this weekend.” Read more.

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New tonight: The Tudors on CBC – Ep 7

November 11, 2009 Diane Wild

War looms with France and Spain aligning against England with backing from Rome, so Henry agrees to a politically fortuitous marriage with Anne of Cleves (Joss Stone), a plain and unsophisticated German aristocrat he has never met.

Dragons' Den

New tonight: Dragons’ Den on CBC – Ep 7

November 11, 2009 Diane Wild

DragonsGroup Tune in for this special edition of Dragons’ Den where we get a blast from the past. See what some of our most memorable entrepreneurs have been up to since their experience in the Den. Plus, hear what the Dragons have to say about the deals, disasters, and the ones that got away.

Rick Mercer Report

Behind the scenes of the Rick Mercer Report

November 10, 2009 Diane Wild

From Alex Griffith of the University of Toronto Strand:

The Rick Mercer Report: cross-country satire
“When Rick Mercer entered the CBC studio, the first thing that caught my attention was how short he actually is. For someone who looms like the CN Tower in Canadian television, Mercer’s short stature was initially underwhelming. The surprise faded as Mercer launched his show, demonstrating why he is arguably Canada’s most popular comic.” Read more.

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Interview: Luke Kirby of Crash & Burn

November 10, 2009 Diane Wild

crashburn From Bill Harris of Sun Media:

Adventures of a heroic insurance adjuster
“After Hurricane Katrina, bitter residents of New Orleans were of the opinion there will be a special place in hell for insurance adjusters. And now, for your TV viewing pleasure, here’s Luke Kirby playing an insurance adjuster who is — wait for it — the protagonist. Really? ‘That’s right, mark my little circle in hell,’ Kirby said.” Read more.