Yearly Archives: 2012

Less Than Kind

Interview: Mark McKinney, Jesse Comacho and Brooke Palsson of Less Than Kind

From Jeevan Brar of Dose.ca:

  • Less Than Kind’s Mark McKinney, Jesse Comacho and Brooke Palsson
    The leeway from the network allowed McKinney and his team to find the story while staying true to the darkly comedic nature of the program. While the first three episodes deal with the tragedy, the writing team found ways to incorporate the humour that fans of the show are accustomed to, particularly with the characters of Josh and Shandra, played by Benjamin Arthur and Lisa Anne Durupt. “It’s a question of timing, “ says McKinney. Read more.

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Degrassi

Degrassi returns February 24 on MuchMusic

From a media release:

School is Back in Session As MuchMusic’s Most-Watched Series DEGRASSI Returns With All-New Episodes Feb. 24

degrassiHot on the heels of Valentine’s Day, fans can get set to celebrate their love for DEGRASSI as the Emmy®-nominated original Canadian series returns to MuchMusic with a one-hour special TV event, February 24 at 9 p.m. ET. Kicking off the second half of Season 11 with two, back-to-back episodes, the kids of DEGRASSI are sure to heat things up this winter with 14, all-new, half-hour episodes. Following the premiere event, new episodes of DEGRASSI will air weekly, Friday nights at 9 p.m. ET. Each week during the broadcast, MuchMusic VJ Lauren Toyota is joined by DEGRASSI cast members for live hits and interaction with fans via Twitter. Full episodes of DEGRASSI are also available on muchmusic.com after their broadcast premiere.

The first half of DEGRASSI Season 11 was the #1 series on MuchMusic among adults 18-34, and the #1 Canadian series among total viewers, Teens 12-17 and Viewers 12-34 in the 2010-11 broadcast year. DEGRASSI powered Much to rank as the #1 specialty network in Canada during its timeblock (Monday-Thursday, 9-9:30p.m.) among A18-34, P12-34, F18-34, and F12-34.

In the premiere episode, determined this will be the best year ever, Fiona (Annie Clark) has two goals – make new friends and carve out a new reputation. Unfortunately the popular girls’ clique she so badly wants to be a part of does not include her quirky friend Imogen (Cristine Prosperi). When a game of truth or dare turns into a senior prank, how far will Fiona go to secure her place among the popular girls? Jake’s (Justin Kelly) hopes to take his relationship with Clare (Aislinn Paul) to the next level are realized when Clare decides she’s ready to have sex but when she begins talking about marriage, Jake is freaked-out!

Fans who can’t get enough of DEGRASSI can tune into DEGRASSI TMI, Monday-Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, beginning Jan. 16. The “TMI” stands for “too much information” and that is exactly what is delivered. A motley team of DEGRASSI insiders and ace banterers give viewers a fresh take at the award-winning show. There is trivia, insider info and random commentary, all delivered via drop-in windows during each episode. It’s kind of like watching DEGRASSI with your know-it-all BFF, who just won’t keep quiet.

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Arctic Air, Dragons' Den, Heartland, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Mr. D, Republic of Doyle, Rick Mercer Report

A very good winter for CBC

From a media release:

CBC CELEBRATES ITS MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASON PREMIERE WEEK EVER

Numerous time slots won with innovative, exciting Canadian television – 5 shows drew more than one million viewers

CBC Television is celebrating its most successful season premiere week ever, with a number of new and returning CBC comedy, drama, unscripted and current affairs programs winning their time blocks – and several with audiences of more than one million viewers.

“This record-setting week is a testament to great programming made for – and made by – Canadians,” said Kirstine Stewart, CBC Executive Vice-President, English Services. “At CBC, we’d like to thank our partners for creating such amazing hit shows, and we thank Canadians for choosing to watch them.”

On four different occasions, CBC’s Canadian programs won their time blocks over U.S.-produced content (MARKETPLACE, the fifth estate, MR. D and DRAGONS’ DEN). REPUBLIC OF DOYLE placed second in its time block just behind the People’s Choice Awards while HEARTLAND came behind only the NFL Playoffs.

Among the ratings highlights:

  • CBC’s new action/adventure drama ARCTIC AIR won the largest audience for the premiere of a new drama series in 20 years, with total viewership of 1.05 million.
  • New comedy MR. D premiered to 1.23 million viewers – the largest for a comedy since the debut of LITTLE MOSQUE ON THE PRAIRIE in January, 2007.
  • Five shows captured audiences well over the one million mark – MARKETPLACE, MR. D, ARCTIC AIR, DRAGONS’ DEN and REPUBLIC OF DOYLE – while four others notched audiences of more than three-quarters of a million (the fifth estate, HEARTLAND, REDEMPTION INC and THE RICK MERCER REPORT.)

(All data from Bureau of Broadcast Measurement (BBM)).

For a full list of CBC’s winter programs, visit www.cbc.ca/seasonpreview

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Auction

Auction ends today at 13:00 PT

The TV, eh? Midseason Charity Auction in support of Kids Help Phone ends TODAY at 13:00 PT. Get your bids in while you can! Click here to see all auction items, including rare TV merchandise and experiences (including a walk-on role in Murdoch Mysteries or tickets to the season finale taping of the Rick Mercer Report). Also up for bid are autographed books, DVDs, horseback riding lessons in the Edmonton area, and a forensics workshop for adults at the Vancouver Police Museum.

Proxy bidding means you can bid the maximum you’re willing to pay in now and the auction will use only as much of your maximum bid as is necessary to maintain your position as high bidder.

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