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Diane is the founder of TV, eh? She loves books, movies, TV, science, space, traveling, theatre, art, cats, and drinking multiple beverages at the same time.

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In the news: Project Runway Canada’s winning Post-It note dress

March 11, 2009 Diane Wild

small From Jessica Biffi at GuelphMercury.com:

Jessica Biffi wins Project Runway Challenge
“The latest Project Runway Canada challenge winner was Jessica Biffi who grew up in Guelph. This is her second consecutive challenge win. Jessica’s dress is modelled by Jane Knox, a breast cancer survivor who lives in Toronto and ironically worked for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation before being diagnosed herself. Jessica’s challenge-winning dress was purchased by 3M Canada immediately after the auction began using the “Buy it Now” function of the online auction for $10,000.” Read more.

The Listener

In the news: The Listener debuts well internationally

March 11, 2009 Diane Wild

From Bobbie Whiteman of Variety:

Global audiences love The Listener
“Last week’s global launch of drama The Listener may bode well for NBC back here at home. Fox Intl. Channels’ bow for The Listener in territories such as Italy, the U.K., Germany, Spain and elsewhere paid off big time, as the skein scored record audience results in some of the 180 countries it which it debuted.” Read more.

Flashpoint

In the news: Economic woes seep into primetime

March 11, 2009 Diane Wild

From Edward Wyatt of the New York Times (Flashpoint co-creator Mark Ellis is quoted):

Times Are Tough on Wall Street and Wisteria Lane
“It never hurts when there is a convenient villain, of course, and television writers have found plenty of them in the current crisis. On Flashpoint the mortgage company chief is described by one of his foreclosed-upon victims as ‘a guy who’s got four houses already who booked a five-star Caribbean resort with his buddies to brainstorm how to make the most of these troubled times.'” Read more.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

This Hour Has 22 Minutes: Stapler

March 11, 2009 Diane Wild

From last night’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes, “Stapler – The Newest Weapon in Self Defence”:

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New tonight: Jon Dore on Comedy Network

March 11, 2009 Diane Wild

Wednesday, March 11

10 p.m. ET/PT â€“ THE JON DORE TELEVISION SHOW â€œJon Needs Cash Quickâ€

When Jon’s invited to a stag party in Vegas, he realizes he needs cash, and quick! To get it, he conjures up various ill-conceived plans like having a yard sale, selling his blood on the side of the road, and prostitution to no avail. In this thought provoking, and unforgettable episode, Jon manages to answer the question, â€œWhat’s up with money, anyway?â€ So when his bizarre moneymaking invention causes chaos on the city streets, Jon learns that thinking is best left to the professionals.