Mark Critch’s childhood comes to life in the heartfelt and hilarious Son of a Critch

CBC was delivered a one-two punch to its primetime comedy lineup when Schitt’s Creek and Kim’s Convenience both ended. Thankfully, the huge holes left by those two wonderful series are being filled by equally special projects this winter, Son of a Critch and Run the Burbs. Debuting Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. on CBC and CBC … Continue reading Mark Critch’s childhood comes to life in the heartfelt and hilarious Son of a Critch

Kim’s Convenience, Schitt’s Creek, Cardinal and Coroner win during Night 3 of the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards

Kim’s Convenience’s Andrew Phung and Amanda Brugel, Schitt’s Creek‘s Daniel Levy and Emily Hampshire, Cardinal‘s Shawn Doyle and Coroner‘s Tamara Podemski were among those who captured trophies during Night 3 of 2021 Canadian Screen Awards Virtual Presentations. The late Christopher Plummer was awarded a trophy for his work on Departure. Wednesday’s online ceremony celebrated Creative … Continue reading Kim’s Convenience, Schitt’s Creek, Cardinal and Coroner win during Night 3 of the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards

The 2021 Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD) Award Nominees

From a media release: Joanna Syrokomla and Cynthia Amsden, Co-Chairs of the Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD) Awards, are delighted to announce the official list of the nominees in competition in 15 categories. The CAFTCAD Awards are the only awards that name all the people on each costume team … Continue reading The 2021 Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD) Award Nominees

Hits and Misses: The 2020 Canadian Screen Awards nominees

First off, a hearty congratulations to everyone who has been nominated for a 2020 Canadian Screen Award. I’ve spoken to many of you over the years and enjoyed our chats, your kindness and awesome skills whether you work in front of or behind the camera. The Canadian Screen Awards are, I believe, as important and … Continue reading Hits and Misses: The 2020 Canadian Screen Awards nominees

Hudson & Rex’s Kevin Hanchard: “This guy felt different, and it felt right”

Kevin Hanchard has played a lot of authority figures, including doctors, lawyers and police officers. Many police officers, on such shows as, most recently, Orphan Black, Cardinal and Cavendish. Hanchard can currently be seen on Hudson & Rex, Citytv’s human-canine cop drama, portraying Superintendent Donovan. But unlike the officers he has played in the past, Hanchard … Continue reading Hudson & Rex’s Kevin Hanchard: “This guy felt different, and it felt right”