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Brother duo behind Almost Heroes

From Cassandra Szklarski of the Canadian Press:

  • Comedy brothers go from stand-up to sitcom with Showcase series, ‘Almost Heroes‘
    While Ryan Belleville is front and centre in “Almost Heroes” as the dimwitted Peter, Jason Belleville stays behind the scenes as co-creator, co-producer and co-writer. He leaves the role of sophisticated older brother Terry to former “Battlestar Galactica” and “Knight Rider” regular Paul Campbell, explaining that he has “a limited range” when it comes to acting. Read more.
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Bomb Girls, Podcast

TV, eh? podcast episode 45 – Desperate Bomb Girls

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Episode 45: Listen or download here or subscribe via iTunes or with any other program via the TV, Eh? feed

smallOur guest today is the lovely and funny Deb McGrath of the upcoming Single White Spenny as well as Little Mosque on the Prairie.

First, Anthony and Diane talk about news from the upfronts, including new series Bomb Girls, Canada’s Got Talent, Secret Millionaire Canada, and The Quon Dynasty, and that A Channel is being rebranded as CTV Two. In fact, nearly all the new Canadian shows are reality series, making this HuffPo Canada article even more ridiculous.

Since summer is the season for stuffing schedules with Canadian content, premiering soon are Dan For Mayor (June 5), Almost Heroes and Single White Spenny (June 5), and Comedy Network announces their summer slate, with Picnicface, Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, and more.

Diane’s cut cable so we talk about her experiences and, related, how the CRTC is reviewing Netflix and other “over-the-top” services that may or may not be broadcasters.

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Bomb Girls, Haven, Lost Girl, Rookie Blue

Shaw Media announces Canadian scripted dramas

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From a media release:

SHAW MEDIA SETS NEW BENCHMARK FOR CANADIAN ORIGINAL DRAMAS

  • 15 New Dramas Build On Record-Breaking 2010/11 Homegrown Lineup

Illustrating its continuing commitment to the Canadian television production industry, Shaw Media announced today that it has 15 new scripted dramas planned for the next year – more than any other Canadian broadcaster. This ongoing focus on outstanding Canadian productions, co-productions and partnerships delivered record audiences during the 2010/11 season with homegrown programs Rookie Blue, Lost Girl and The Kennedys.

Productions of note include:

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New tonight: Hiccups on CTV – “Hollywood Makeup”

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In Season 2 of HICCUPS, Nancy Robertson returns as the hot-headed children’s author Millie Upton, who continues to give her “life coach” Stan Dirko (Brent Butt) a run for his (lack of) money. In the season premiere, a trip to Hollywood is in order for Millie, Stan and Taylor (David Ingram) to investigate some options for a Grumpaloo movie. Back at the Haddison House, Joyce (Laura Soltis) uses Anna (Paula Rivera) and Crystal (Emily Perkins) as guinea pigs to test homemade skin care products.
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