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Prior to becoming a television critic and owner of TV, Eh?, Greg David was a critic for TV Guide Canada, the country's most trusted source for TV news. He has interviewed television actors, actresses and behind-the-scenes folks from hundreds of television series from Canada, the U.S. and internationally. He is a podcaster, public speaker, weekly radio guest and educator, and past member of the Television Critics Association.
Featured, Private Eyes, Private Eyes West Coast

Global greenlights Private Eyes West Coast

From a media release:

Today, Global announced it has greenlit a new Canadian original scripted series Private Eyes West Coast, a spinoff of the iconic and hugely popular Global Original Private Eyes, which aired on the network for five seasons from 2016-2021. Starring Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson, reprising their roles as Matt Shade and Angie Everett, the series comes from Lionsgate Canada and Piller/Segan.

Summer on the west coast has never been hotter as viewers will find Matt Shade (Jason Priestley) and Angie Everett (Cindy Sampson) leading surprisingly different lives in Victoria, B.C. With a group of new friends, and fresh faces to help them, TV’s favourite PIs adapt to a whole new world of cases in this vibrant west coast spinoff of Private Eyes.

“I am thrilled to be part of the Private Eyes West Coast spinoff, bringing Matt Shade back to the screen,” said Jason Priestley, series co-lead. “The Private Eyes series has been such a global success thanks to our incredible partners and talented teams at Corus, Lionsgate Canada and Piller/Segan, and I can’t wait for our audiences to see what surprises our new world has in store.”

“This marks the first time Corus has greenlit a spinoff of one of our homegrown scripted series,” said Rachel Nelson, VP, Original Programming and Head of Corus Studios. “Private Eyes resonated so deeply with viewers at home and abroad, and alongside our valued production partners, we’re so excited to see Shade and Angie now on the beautiful coast of British Columbia.”

“We’re delighted to reunite with Corus and Piller/Segan for Private Eyes West Coast and bring back the talented acting duo of Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson,” said Jocelyn Hamilton, President, Television, Lionsgate Canada. “We can’t wait to reveal the surprises we have in store for audiences in this highly anticipated new series.”

Additional information including casting, start of production and storyline details for Private Eyes West Coast will be announced at a later date.

The series comes from Lionsgate Canada and Piller/Segan, with Lionsgate Television managing international distribution. Shawn Piller and Lloyd Segan are acclaimed producers of commercially exciting premium television programming spanning the past thirty years including, in addition to Private Eyes, Wild Cards (CBC, The CW), adaptations of Stephen King’s novels Haven (Syfy) and The Dead Zone (USA Network) and ABC Family’s Greek and Wildfire.

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Featured, Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

Mind Your Own Business returns to AMI-tv and AMI+ on March 18, offering essential business advice to entrepreneurs in the disability community

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From a media release:

With country-wide unease in the business sector affecting everyone, advice for Canadian entrepreneurs is critical.

Accessible Media Inc. (AMI), in partnership with Apple Orchard Productions, is pleased to announce the eight-episode Season 4 return of Mind Your Own Business.

Hosted by entrepreneur Kevin Shaw (second from left), who is blind, entrepreneurs in the disability community aim to take their businesses to the next level with help from high-profile Canadian mentors Karen Wong, co-founder and CEO of Takulabs Ltd.; Kelly Bron Johnson, founder and principal IDEA Advisor, Completely Inclusive; and Chris Gaulin, founder and CEO of Fastoche Canada.

Entrepreneurs and companies featured in Season 4 of Mind Your Own Business are Resonate Adaptive, VIPwear, Be a Handy, Bollywheels, MAXIMUS Athletics, Empowered Para, Pink Blossom Events and Accessible By Design.

Season 4 of Mind Your Own Business debuts Tuesday, March 18, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and can be streamed on demand for free on AMI+.

The eight Season 4 episodes include:

Tuesday, March 18, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern — “Resonate Adaptive”
Riccardo is a musician who has developed a system enabling people to play the piano without the use of their legs. Our mentors meet with Riccardo to help with marketing strategies and develop a plan for business scalability.

Tuesday, March 26, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern — “VIPwear”
Amanda is a designer whose clothing aims to change how we interact with people who are blind or partially sighted. She approached the mentors for advice on how to get VIPwear’s message to the disability community.

Tuesday, April 1, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern — “Be a Handy”
Blair operates “Be a Handy,” an immersive tour giving the able-bodied community a chance to see the beauty and struggles his city has to offer. Blair speaks with the mentors about securing funding and expansion.

Tuesday, April 8, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern — “Bollywheels”
Roneel started Bollywheels to challenge what people think a dancer should be. Now he’s turning to the mentors to discover what it takes to make Bollywheels a success in the business world and on the dance floor.

Tuesday, April 15, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern — “MAXIMUS Athletics”
Andrew’s company, MAXIMUS Athletics, creates pre-workout supplements to help you reach your potential at the gym. In order for MAXIMUS to reach its potential, Andrew needs help raising some serious capital.

Tuesday, April 22, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern — “Empowered Para”
Brittney is a content creator seeking collaborations with brands to promote her message. But being a full-time influencer can be challenging and time-consuming. Let’s see if our mentors’ expertise influences our influencer.

Tuesday, April 29, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern — “Pink Blossom”
Jasmine created Pink Blossom Events, a platform for creative professionals from diverse backgrounds to collaborate, network and form connections. She needs help spreading the word and to her target audience.

Tuesday, May 6, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern — “Accessible By Design”
Brad knows how to make the world more accessible, and has already made many restaurants and bars that way. His vision is to spread the message even further and needs advice on how to scale his business.

About host Kevin Shaw
Kevin Shaw is a trailblazing entrepreneur, media producer, and accessibility innovator whose career has consistently set new standards in business, broadcasting, and inclusive design. Based in Toronto, Kevin has built a legacy of creating groundbreaking experiences, inspiring change, and proving that true innovation happens when creativity meets purpose. His work has empowered thousands, transforming how people consume media, build businesses and engage with the world.

Season 4 of Mind Your Own Business debuts Tuesday, March 18, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv. Stream past episodes and seasons of Mind Your Own Business on AMI+.

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Featured, Industry News

Keith Le Goy confirmed as keynote speaker for the 2025 Banff World Media Festival

From a media release:

The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is thrilled to announce Keith Le Goy, Chairman of Sony Pictures Television, as a keynote speaker for its 2025 BANFF Summit Series. The 46th annual event will take place June 8–11, 2025, at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

The BANFF Summit Series, launched in 2019, has become the festival’s flagship program, spotlighting transformative thinkers and leaders shaping the future of media and entertainment.

“Keith is a force of nature, a clear-headed growth driver, and a veteran of the storytelling game,” said Sean Cohan, Chair of the Board of Directors, BANFF, and President of Bell Media. “Known for a direct, positive approach, Keith’s keynote will offer insights into where our industry is headed and where the opportunities are.”

Adding to its distinguished lineup, Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, has also confirmed participation in the 2025 event. Previous Summit Series speakers have included industry luminaries such as Rob Wade, Channing Dungey, Bela Bajaria, George Cheeks, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Paula Kerger, Pearlena Igbokwe, Ted Sarandos and Maverick Carter.

BANFF is renowned for its vibrant mix of thought leadership, networking, and deal-making opportunities that take attendees behind the scenes of the industry’s most talked-about appointments, projects and pivots as well as over 1,200 networking sessions and 25,000+ meetings, connecting global media professionals to foster partnerships and spark new collaborations.

A key highlight of the festival is the highly anticipated Rockie Awards International Program Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious screen industry competitions. With participation from more than 45 countries annually including an international jury of 150 industry professionals, the Rockie Awards celebrate excellence across a diverse range of content. Additionally, the industry-favourite Rockies Gala will return to honor the best content and most influential entertainment industry executives, talent and creators in the world.

About Keith Le Goy
Keith Le Goy is Chairman of Sony Pictures Television (SPT), responsible for all television production operations, including SPT’s legendary game shows, as well as all television and home entertainment distribution for Sony Pictures’ film and television content, and the studio’s cable networks, such as GSN (Game Show Network), across the US, Latin America and Europe.

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry’s leading content providers, producing, distributing and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. Sony Pictures Television (SPT) produces a wide array of premium programming worldwide, including the longtime #1 and #2-rated game shows, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, as well as The Boys, Cobra Kai, The Last of Us, S.W.A.T., Outlander, For All Mankind, Shark Tank, 90-Day Fiancé, Twisted Metal, The Night Agent, Dark Matter, and many more.

Previously, Le Goy served as Chairman of Worldwide Distribution & Networks for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). In this role, he led the studio’s combined television and home entertainment distribution and marketing businesses. Le Goy also oversaw SPE’s Crunchyroll anime business, as well as its successful cable networks in Latin America and Europe. Prior to that, he held the role of President of Distribution for Sony Pictures Television (SPT) before expanding his role to include oversight of home entertainment and networks. Le Goy was President of International Distribution from 2008 and was SPT’s Executive Vice President of Distribution, since 2006. He was previously based at SPT’s Latin America headquarters in Miami, where he served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Latin America, for three years. He joined SPT in 1999 as Senior Vice President, European Distribution, based at SPT’s European headquarters in London.

Le Goy joined SPT from The Walt Disney Company, where he was Vice President, Sales, Europe, with oversight for all of Disney’s European television distribution business. Prior to the Walt Disney Company, Le Goy worked at The National Magazine Company, the U.K. subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation, where he served as Director of International Sales.

Le Goy started his professional career in advertising sales, working for media and advertising related publications in London. He was later promoted and became the publisher of Media Week magazine. He also launched and served as the publisher of Media & Marketing Europe, a title dedicated to covering pan European advertising and marketing trends.

He attended the European School in Brussels then went on to Cambridge University in England.

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Featured, Industry News

“Little Women, Big League” – A Wild New Baseball Comedy Premieres March 13, 2025, on Bell Fibe TV1

From a media release:

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming premiere of Little Women, Big League, a brand-new baseball comedy series that combines humour, heart, and a whole lot of hijinks. The show is set to debut on March 13, 2025, exclusively on Bell Fibe TV1.

In Little Women, Big League, two former baseball players turned criminals are given one last shot at redemption. Their mission? To coach a troubled girls’ slow-pitch softball team. What starts as a last-ditch effort to avoid a life behind bars quickly turns into a riotous journey filled with unlikely bonds, hilarious challenges, and plenty of heartwarming moments. Expect a rollercoaster of laughs, softball and emotional growth, as these two coaches realize that maybe they need to learn more from the team than they ever expected.

Ty Leblanc, known for his sharp wit and unique storytelling style, pens this exciting series, and brings to life a blend of sports and personal redemption.

The show is directed by Scott Paterson, a veteran actor (Degrassi: The Next Generation), turned director (The Beacons of Gondor, Inside the Actors Cult). Paterson brings his deep understanding of character-driven narratives to the show.

Little Women, Big League features an outstanding cast, led by: Tommy James Murphy (Disrepair), Andrew Ravindran (Midnight Dreamers), Kiera Laidman (One More Time), Lina Sennia (Ruby and the Well), Savannah Basley (SurrealEstate) and Shane Kippel (Degrassi: The Next Generation) and Matthew Edison (The Boys).

The series is produced by RavinMurph Pictures, alongside David M. James and Ray Hoang of Nameless Films, and Sabrina Laidman of Kalkaden Productions.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a deeply absurd, fresh take on redemption and team spirit. Don’t miss out on the show that’s bound to leave you laughing and cheering for more!

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Featured, Late Bloomer

From creator and star Jasmeet Raina, Season 2 of hit Crave original series Late Bloomer springs back on April 11

From a media release:

Crave confirmed today that its critically-acclaimed original comedy series LATE BLOOMER returns for an eight-episode, second season beginning Friday, April 11, with two episodes. Produced by Pier 21 Films in association with Bell Media, the new season continues to follow millennial content creator Jasmeet Dutta (Raina) as he tries to balance his ambitions for success with his commitment to his family, community, and culture. LATE BLOOMER follows a weekly release schedule with two new episodes dropping on subsequent Fridays.

LATE BLOOMER connected with Crave audiences when it originally premiered in January 2024, ranking in the Top 10 for Canadian comedy series premieres on the streamer to date*.

Returning cast alongside Raina include Seher Khot, Baljinder Singh Atwal (DES PARDES), Sandeep Bali, Ashley Ganger (GRAND ARMY), Sugenja Sri (THE HANDMAID’S TALE), Ahamed Weinberg (INSECURE), Sachin Mahashi, and Sukhman Gill.

LATE BLOOMER is a half-hour comedy series following Jasmeet Dutta (Jasmeet Raina), a turban-wearing millennial struggling to find his place in life while balancing Eastern roots with Western ideals. Like many his age, Jasmeet feels behind in life compared to his peers, and his shared housing situation and financial status aren’t helping. Jasmeet’s video blog— sharing his journey— leads him to connect with a growing audience, but his commitment to his career often makes it harder to maintain his bond to family, relationships and culture.

LATE BLOOMER is produced by Pier 21 Films in association with Bell Media and with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, the Bell Fund, and tax credit assistance from of the Government of Ontario, and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and is distributed internationally by Bell Media for season two. Jasmeet Raina is Executive Producer, Star, Director, and Creator, and Baljinder Dhawan is Executive Producer. Shebli Zarghami is Executive Producer and Showrunner. Laszlo Barna, Nicole Butler, and Vanessa Steinmetz serve as Executive Producers for Pier 21 Films. Russell Peters and Clayton Peters are Executive Producers and Robbie David is Producer. Lakna Edirisinghe is Co-Executive Producer and Peter Huang is Co-Executive Producer and Director of six episodes.

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