Monthly Archives: February 2007

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In the news: Robson Arms returns

From Dana Gee of the Vancouver Province:

  • New slot lets us heed call to Arms: Better scheduling bodes well for quirky comedy
    “I think we’ve taken a huge leap forward,” says [creator Susin] Nielsen. “I was really proud of Season 1, but this season is even better. You know the characters better. The actors know the characters better. It has all come together.”
  • Stars come out to play for show’s new season
    “Others in guest spots include the likes of SCTV alum Joe Flaherty, musicians Jann Arden and Colin James, Corner Gas star Nancy Robertson, former MP Svend Robinson and Patrick McKenna of Red Green fame. Even local media types, like Terry David Mulligan and the daytime talk-show duo of Fiona Forbes and Michael Eckford, get a bit of camera time.”

From Now Magazine:

  • Neilsen rates (see 3rd item)
    “Leslie Nielsen moves into the Robson Arms apartment complex for its second season.”
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Little Mosque on the Prairie, Rick Mercer Report

In the news: Canadian spin-offs ’shameful’

From The Gateway (the student newspaper of the University of Alberta):

  • Deal me out, Canada
    “We need to stop trying to keep up with the Jones’ in regards to television. Canadian entertainment industries may not have the capital to produce first-rate shows, but re-branding American atrocities to give “the little guy,” a chance to strike it rich or gain national fame for six months isn’t something we should be proud of.”
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In the news: Rent-a-Goalie season two, webisodes in production

From Channel Canada:

  • Production begins on season two of Rent-a-Goalie
    “Rent-A-Goalie has been enthusiastically received by Showcase viewers and we’re thrilled that we’ve been able to increase our order from 8 to 10 new episodes this season,” says Tara Ellis, Vice-President of Content for Showcase. “And of course, we’re so proud of Chris Bolton’s ACTRA award nomination – no small feat in such a competitive category.”
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Teletoon debuts Wayside

From Teletoon:

Animation addicts hungry for new shows will be satiated with an exclusive sneak preview of four new TELETOON series on Friday, March 16th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET/PT. The sneak previews air during one of the network’s most popular programming blocks, SPIN CYCLE. The new shows include the much anticipated Canadian series, based on the popular book series by Louis Sachar, Wayside.

The March Break SPIN CYCLE Sneak Preview includes:

Wayside (Broadcast Premiere)

Sneak Peek Fri., March 16 at 4 p.m. ET/PT

Based on Louis Sachar’s best-selling book series, Wayside features the comically absurd tales from the top floor of the towering Wayside grammar school which was accidentally built 30 stories high. Mark Rendall (Childstar; ReGenisis) does voice work. Canadian singer Skye Sweetnam – who performed on Britney Spears’ Onyx Hotel Tour – sings the theme song. Regular Timeslot: Comedic Saturdays at 8:00am ET/PT beginning March 17.

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