From CBC News:
Jonathan Crombie, Anne of Green Gables actor, dead at 48
Jonathan Crombie, who portrayed Gilbert Blythe in the Anne of Green Gables movies, has died, CBC has learned.
He was also the son of former parliamentarian and ex-Toronto mayor David Crombie. A family member confirmed Saturday that he died April 15 at age 48. Continue reading.
From Michael Geist of the Toronto Star:
Tax credits for film and TV production a race to the bottom
The Nova Scotia government has been embroiled in a high-profile controversy for the past week following its decision to slash tax credits available to film and television production in the province. The decision sparked an immediate backlash from the industry, which staged a major protest on Wednesday across from the legislature in Halifax.
While the government’s approach is certainly open to criticism – abruptly cutting the tax credits without warning may force the cancellation of long-planned productions this summer – the larger question of whether it should provide massive tax relief to the film and television industry is an important one. Continue reading.
ETalk Presents: Orphan Black, CTV
Featuring exclusive new interviews with Tatiana Maslany and Dylan Bruce (Paul), ETALK PRESENTS: ORPHAN BLACK is a must-watch leading up to the highly anticipated Season 3 premiere. Hosted by ETALK co-anchor Danielle Graham, this 30-minute special and ultimate guide to all things ORPHAN BLACK also features exclusive sneak peeks into Season 3.
W5, CTV – “Treating Gordie/Three to Beâ€
How one family’s struggle – triplets with cerebral palsy – has led to an amazing charity to help many others.
Orphan Black, Bell – “The Weight of This Combinationâ€
Sarah (Tatiana Maslany) fights to locate a disappeared Helena (Maslany), and must repel a lethal investigator from the mysterious shadow corporation Topside, who threatens the Leda sisters’ lives. Meanwhile, Cosima (Maslany) appears to be rebounding from her illness, while Alison (Maslany) and Donnie (Kristian Bruun) face newfound financial woes. When the menace of Project Castor rears its head once more, Sarah and her entire family must come together to survive. ORPHAN BLACK premieres simultaneously on Space, CTV, Bravo, and MTV. The season will continue to air on Space.
From James Bradshaw of The Globe & Mail:
Streaming wars: How disruptors are shaking up the TV business
The new six-part television drama Between chronicles a town besieged by a disease that spares only the young, leaving teenagers in charge. But watch closely when it premieres next month and you might catch a glimpse of a TV world in similar turmoil.
In Canada, where it was conceived, the show will make its debut May 21 on the City network, then later on the streaming service Shomi. But American viewers can watch it the same day on Netflix, thanks to an unusual production deal. Continue reading.
From the Winnipeg Free Press:
More Sunnyside silliness on the way
Prepare for another plague of feral ponies, Wolseley. Gird your loins for another clown invasion, West Broadway.
The CityTV comedy series Sunnyside is rolling into town to shoot seven more episodes staring May 14. Continue reading.
