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.

Help us help kids: Contributions wanted for TV, eh?’s charity auction

Almost a year ago, this site came back from the dead thanks to the injection of another partner in Greg David and the generosity of our Indiegogo contributors. To celebrate the first birthday of TV, eh? 2.0 on August 5 — and pay some of that generosity forward — we’re reviving our charity auction. 100% of the proceeds will go to Kids Help Phone, a free, anonymous and confidential phone and on-line professional counselling service for youth. The previous auctions raised $10,000 for them.

In advance of the auction launch, we are asking for contributions to the cause — particularly TV-related swag or experiences, but anything that might grab the interest of our readers. So far we have some amazing items that will go up for bid: a set visit and walk-on role, one-on-one career advice from a senior writer, memorabilia from various shows, DVDs, books, magazine subscriptions, and more.

If you or your organization have items or experiences you can contribute, please contact us. And look for the auction to go live on August 5.

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Tonight: Between, The Liquidator, Reelside, Megaspeed

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Between, City – “War” season finale
Adam (Jesse Carere) might have finally found a way out of Pretty Lake with some unexpected help. Meanwhile, a cease-fire between the Creekers and Chuck (Justin Kelly) is reached, but it will require a sacrifice that Ronnie (Ryan Allen) is unwilling to make. Later, the government finally enters Pretty Lake with what they hope is a cure for the virus; and Adam has information that may save the lives of his friends.

To Russia with Love, CBC
In the media frenzy leading up to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, LGBT athletes and activists must choose whether to risk their own safety by speaking out against Russia’s anti-gay laws.  Follow Mark Tewksbury, Anastasia Bucsis, Charline Labonte, Brian Burke as they plan for the Games.

The Liquidator, OLN – “Worth His Salt”
After Jeff is stuck running a storage locker auction all by himself, he convinces a couple of newbies to help him out. Meanwhile, Jeff finds out that getting his customers to buy 20kg bags of salt is going to be tougher than he imagined.

Reelside, TMN – Episode 4 of 6
Vincenzo Natali (Cube) takes audiences through a demonstration of world building, from conceptualizing a project from scratch to a fully realized creation. Graeme Manson (ORPHAN BLACK), Michael Hogan (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA), Astronaut and Space-X Engineer Garrett Reisman, and film critic Jesse Wente all weigh in on the genre and the critical point at which science meets fiction.

Megaspeed, Discovery – “Indy 500”
The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most iconic racing events on the planet. It’s a race everyone wants to win and James Hinchcliffe is no exception. But with just one week before qualifying, the Oakville, Ontario native is in a hospital bed recovering from a severe concussion.

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Link: Has the CRTC Lost Touch With Canadians?

From Barry Kiefl in the Huffington Post:

Has the CRTC Lost Touch With Canadians?
The CRTC has recently introduced a new policy which affects what Canadian programs we will see on TV. The policy is based on some very questionable sources and often just pure speculation about what Canadians want. Perhaps the Commission has been paying too much attention to pundits and arcane, one-off surveys and too little to average Canadians. Continue reading.

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Tonight: Rookie Blue

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From network episode descriptions:

Rookie Blue, Global – “Home Run”
After a community-outreach baseball game erupts in a drive-by shooting, Gail’s relationship with her brother, Steve Peck, is put to the test in the search for the shooter. Meanwhile, Sam plans a getaway with Andy up to Oliver’s cabin, which goes off the rails in every possible way – except one.

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