New tonight: The Nature of Things, Doc Zone, The Firm

February 16, 2012 Diane Wild

The Nature of Things, CBC – “The Suzuki Diaries: Future City”
In a new installment of “Suzuki Diaries”, David and his daughter, Sarika, travel to some of Canada’s biggest cities, seeking the most innovative and passionate initiatives which address our cities’ vitality, growth and survival.

Doc Zone, CBC – “Who’s Sorry Now?”
Explores the art, the spin and the billion dollar business behind The Big Apology from public figures.

The Firm, Global – “Chapter Eight”
When Mitch is released from jail after being cleared as a suspect in Martin Moxon’s death, he visits an uncooperative Sarah Holt. Meanwhile, Tammy and Abby delve into a mysterious list that Moxon left behind.

Ratings

Ratings: Week of February 6

February 15, 2012 Diane Wild

From Bill Brioux at Toronto.com:

The Grammy Awards hit high ratings note for Global
With February sweeps underway in the U.S., the return of new episodes of favourite imported shows on private networks stole some viewers away from those new CBC shows. Still, Republic of Doyle, the fifth estate and Heartland managed to remain above the million barrier. Read more.

Less Than Kind

Jesse Camacho of Less Than Kind

February 15, 2012 Diane Wild

From Erica Leon of Monkeybiz.ca:

Interview with Jesse Camacho of the HBO series Less Than Kind
This show is based on writer and executive producer Marvin Kayes’ life. Jesse won the Best Canadian Comedy 2009 award and was nominated for the 2011 young artist award. Born into a family of actors, Jesse wanted to act at a very early age and his parents finally gave in when he was eight years old. I wanted to promote this wonderful actor and I am so lucky that I got the chance to interview Jesse via telephone. Read more.

Awards

Gemini reorganization to give fairer shot to all-Canadian shows

February 15, 2012 Diane Wild

From Gayle MacDonald of the Globe and Mail:

Gemini Awards reorganize to give exclusively Canadian productions a fair shot
Early next week, the academy plans to announce the results of that process: new rules and regulations governing the Gemini Awards, including a major shift that will see international co-productions â€“ which showcase a minimum of Canadian talent â€“ competing in a separate category. Read more.

Dragons' Den, Republic of Doyle

New tonight: Dragons’ Den, Republic of Doyle, Gastown Gamble, Blackstone

February 15, 2012 Diane Wild

Dragons’ Den, CBC
A smoked meat business on wheels rolls into the Den; a racy pitch gets the Dragons dancing; and a housing idea tries to take home a deal. Plus history comes alive in the Den with Vintage Sports Images.

Republic of Doyle, CBC – “The Dating Game”
Jake and Leslie find themselves trapped while trying to stop a robbery in progress; When Mal discovers his son is missing, he and Des try to locate Jake before it’s too late; Rose helps newly-returned Doyle daughter, Kathleen, with a problem from her past.

Gastown Gamble, OWN Canada – “Booze can Blues”
Save-On-Meats finally scores a liquor license, Nico battles a bad review, and the Vancouver Street Soccer Team â€“ an organized team of homeless soccer players â€“ challenges the staff to a match.

Blackstone, APTN
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