All posts by Diane Wild

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.

In the news: Canadian shows offer cheap alternative for US nets

From Andy Fixmer of Bloomberg:

  • CBS, NBC Buy Canadian TV Shows to Save on Costs as Ads Shrivel
    “U.S. networks have made shows in Canada for years to gain tax benefits. Now they are buying dramas written and produced for Canadian TV and set north of the border. CTV, the nation’s largest private broadcaster, is sharing costs and will air shows at the same time. The results are licensing fees for new dramas that are about half the typical $1.6 million per episode.” Read more.
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New tonight: Degrassi on CTV

7:30 p.m. – DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION – “Jane Says, Part 2” – ALL-NEW EPISODE

Jane (Paula Brancati) admits to herself that her issues with her dad go deeper than the divorce – she thinks maybe he did things to her. Jane is very confused and feels alone. Lucas (Marc Minardi) gives Jane a hard time for creating tension between mom and dad. But when Lucas finally sees the truth, together they stand up to their father.

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Interview: Eli Goree of Da Kink in My Hair, Soul

From me at Blogcritics:

  • Actor Eli Goree Conquers Canadian Television, Two Shows At A Time
    “Eli Goree might be the poster child for the cliché “when it rains, it pours.” He seems to be standing in a positive deluge right now. Currently starring in two television shows – Da Kink in My Hair on Global and Soul on Vision – he’s also filmed a guest role on Flashpoint and has his eye set on future feature projects.” Read more.
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In the news: Project Runway Dress struts into stores

From Amy Verner of the Globe and Mail:

  • THE BUY: PROJECT RUNWAY WINNERS DRESS
    “The second season of Project Runway Canada is still five episodes from the finale, but designer Jessica Biffi has already come away a winner. A limited edition of the asymmetrical pistachio green jersey dress she created during Tuesday night’s show is now available at select Winners locations across the country.” Read more.
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