Video: Battle of the Blades – Tie Domi rides the Zamboni
Monthly Archives: July 2010
In the news: Degrassi back to the grind
From Bill Brioux of the Toronto Star:
- Degrassi: School more of a grind than ever
“It’s true  Snake has taken over the school. Stefan Brogren, who started playing Archie “Snake†Simpson in 1987 on Degrassi Junior High, has now graduated to principal as Degrassi: The Next Generation enters its 10th season.” Read more.
In the news: The Pillars of the Earth has “a certain sameness”
From Bill Harris of QMI Agency:
- ‘Pillars’ tough to follow
“he Pillars of the Earth possesses all the pillars of recent TV historical dramas. This may prompt eye-rolling among historians, who won’t see obvious connections between, say, ancient Rome and 16th-century England. But in terms of TV shows? A certain sameness is creeping into the historical dramas we’ve seen lately, despite the fact that centuries separate their time frames.” Read more.
New tonight: Comedy Now! on CTV – “Trent McClellan”
Originally from Newfoundland, McClellan grew up performing for his grandmother in their living room. The dynamic performer is a combination of a unique upbringing, east coast charm and a little edge. His performances are fun and fearless, as portrayed through his variety of facial expressions, however, his personality and wit have taken him beyond the performing stage. McClellan has hit the airwaves on radio such as Sirius Satellite Radio and wowed crowds in many Canadian comedy festivals. McClellan continues to take his comedy nationwide proving his versatility and enthusiasm.
In the news: Landon Liboiron of Degrassi
From Eric Volmers of Postmedia News:
- Surviving Degrassi, a ‘high school on crack’
“Landon Liboiron found out early on that there’s a downside to joining the cast of an established TV show, particularly one that is put under severe scrutiny by its devoted fan base.” Read more.
