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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.

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Award-winning series Cows Come Home optioned by Fiasco Global Media for television adaptation

June 3, 2026 Greg David 2 Comments

From a media release:

Jennifer Beasley, President, Fiasco Global Media and Creators Lindsey Middleton and Katie Uhlmann are thrilled to announce that Fiasco has optioned the rights to Cows Come Home for adaptation as a half-hour television comedy.

Fresh from major wins at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, the acclaimed Bell Fibe TV1 original comedy series Cows Come Home is taking the next step in its journey to television. Working alongside award-winning Writer & Executive Producer Garry Campbell (North of North, Kids in the Hall) the series will be developed into a half-hour scripted comedy series.

Cows Come Home celebrated a successful weekend at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, where the digital series earned wins for Best Web Program or Series, Fiction, and Best Direction, Web Program or Series, for creator and director Katie Uhlmann for the Bell Fibe TV1 On-Demand service.

“Cows Come Home has that rare combination of big laughs, genuine heart and a world that feels both uniquely Canadian and universally relatable,” said Jennifer Beasley, President of Fiasco Global Media. “My first meeting with Katie, Lindsey, Perry Zimel and David Carruthers made it clear there was something special here, and bringing Garry Campbell aboard made it feel like the perfect team to take this project to the next level.”

“Fiasco was immediately a clear fit because of the opportunity to work with executive Jen Beasley who is kind, collaborative, and has a connection to the themes of female friendship, rural community, and the idea that home is something you build together.” said Lindsey Middleton and Katie Uhlmann. “We are overjoyed to develop the show into a longer format with Fiasco and Garry, and hope to continue to honour, and laugh with our audience, celebrating family, female friendship and the wonderful world of competitive cow showing.”

The television adaptation marks the next chapter for Cows Come Home as the creative team explores opportunities to bring the series to a broader audience. The series consistently held “Top Favourite” position on Bell Fibe TV1 since the series launched in June 2025. Along with Beasley, Middleton, Uhlmann, Executive Producers are Garry Campbell, David Carruthers (The Testaments, The Handmaid’s Tale) and oscars abrams zimel + associates inc’s, Perry Zimel.

Cows Come Home the digital series follows Tabby Acres (Lindsey Middleton), a chaotic and endearing woman who returns to her small hometown seeking a fresh start and discovers unexpected joy when she returns to the world of competitive cow showing. Directed by Katie Uhlmann, the original digital series was produced by Belleview Creative Inc. and Katie Chats Inc., and executive produced by David Carruthers (The Handmaid’s Tale, Workin’ Moms), Keri Ferencz (Murdoch Mysteries, Hudson & Rex) and Hari Ramesh (Rolling Pictures).

About Fiasco Global Media

Fiasco Global Media is a female-led scripted development studio based in Winnipeg and Los Angeles, focused on creating premium comedy and drama for Canadian and international audiences. Founded by producer Jennifer Beasley (ACTING GOOD, THE SPENCER SISTERS, RUMOURS), Fiasco develops character-driven stories with strong commercial potential, partnering with leading writers, creators, and rights holders to build projects for the global marketplace. For more information visit, www.fiascoglobal.com

About Lindsey Middleton & Katie Uhlmann

Lindsey Middleton and Katie Uhlmann are a writing and producing team. The duo co-wrote and co-produced the 2026 Canadian Screen Award winner for Best Digital Series COWS COME HOME for Bell Fibe TV1. Uhlmann directed all 6 episodes and won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Director of a digital series. Both Uhlmann and Middleton focus on female-driven comedies: Middleton CEO of Belleview Creative INC, and Uhlmann CEO of Katie Chats INC.

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Corus Entertainment is Canada’s entertainment specialty programming leader with 2026/2027 slate of Canadian originals

June 3, 2026 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

With more top 20 networks than any other broadcaster and owning 100 per cent of the top 10 most watched entertainment specialty programs this past fall³, Corus Entertainment dominates Canada’s entertainment specialty programming landscape¹. With a powerhouse slate of star-studded dramas and comedies, premium lifestyle and factual storytelling, and family fun entertainment premiering across its networks and streaming on STACKTV, Corus’ 2026/27 lineup solidifies its position as the leader in Canada’s entertainment specialty programming space¹. Reinforcing its commitment to Canadian storytelling, Corus will also deliver an upcoming slate of 11 Canadian Original titles spanning lifestyle, factual, and entertainment programming.

Corus Entertainment presents its 2026/27 roster of new and returning series across its specialty networks below. For more details on all specialty programming, please click here.

SCRIPTED DRAMAS & COMEDIES

W Network

Hit holiday whodunnit series Mistletoe Murders³ (6×60) returns for Season 3 with more mystery and intrigue unfolding in Fletcher’s Grove. From Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, the Canadian-created, written and produced series by Ken Cuperus stars Sarah Drew as Emily Lane, a small-town shop owner with a secret past, alongside Peter Mooney as local detective Sam Wilner. Executive producers include Jocelyn Hamilton (Lionsgate Canada) Michelle Melanson (Headspinner Productions) and Sarah Drew.

LIFESTYLE AND FACTUAL

Home Network

Home Network, Canada’s #1 Lifestyle Network², announces a sizzling slate of five new and returning Canadian Original series.

The network announces the greenlight of Love It or List It West (8×60), bringing one of the world’s longest-running and most popular television franchises to Calgary. Set against a distinctly Western backdrop – from modern urban skylines and vibrant cityscapes to expansive prairies, dramatic badlands, and the breathtaking Rocky Mountains – the series blends aspirational real estate with stunning landscapes and unique homes, giving the franchise a bold new visual identity. Introducing new hosts, interior designer Amanda Hamilton and real estate agent Robbie Kamaleddine, the duo helps a fresh batch of homeowners decide whether to renovate the house they have or sell and move to a new dream home. Love It or List It West is produced by Big Coat Media for Home Network.

Brand-new series Property Pursuit (18×60) sees designer Debra Salmoni helping ambitious homeowners level up, with episodes debuting this winter. From cramped condos to starter homes, Debra guides determined buyers through the emotional journey of climbing the property ladder in search of more space, more function, and a home that fits their next chapter. Property Pursuit is produced by MEM in association with Corus Studios for Home Network.

Beer Budget Reno (10×60) returns for a second season this winter, with Kristen Coutts delivering more transformational renovations for homeowners who have been told their dream home is out of reach. Beer Budget Reno is produced by Blue Ant Studios for Home Network and A+E Global Media.

Rock Solid Builds, a top 20 specialty entertainment series during its third season¹¹, returns for Season 4 (8×60) this fall, following Randy Spracklin and his team who bring heart, community, and tough renovations in Newfoundland’s notoriously harsh weather and rugged terrain. Rock Solid Builds is produced by Cineflix in association with Corus Studios for Home Network.

House of Ali returns for a second season (8×60) this fall, as luxury designer Ali Budd and her team take on more epic builds and big-budget renovations across North America. House of Ali is produced by Nikki Ray Media Agency in association with Corus Studios for Home Network.

Flavour Network

Flavour Network, Canada’s #2 lifestyle network², announces a mouthwatering lineup of new and returning Canadian Original series and upcoming acquisition titles.

Top Chef Canada: The Dessert Table (6×60), a new spinoff of the esteemed, long-running hit series Top Chef Canada, will bring together Canada’s best professional pastry chefs to compete in the country’s most prestigious dessert competition. Hosted by Eden Grinshpan, who is joined by two revered judges, each episode will spotlight sweets through culinary excellence and artistry in a showdown that will push the pastry chefs to create never before seen desserts. Top Chef Canada: The Dessert Table is produced by Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company) in association with Flavour Network. The Top Chef format is licensed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group.

Top Chef Canada, last fall’s #1 Lifestyle specialty program³, returns for a landmark 13th season (8×60) this fall. Hosted by Eden Grinshpan, the nation’s most prestigious culinary competition will see 10 of the best up-and-coming professional chefs from coast-to-coast fight for the title of Canada’s Top Chef. Top Chef Canada is produced by Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company) in association with Flavour Network. The Top Chef format is licensed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group.

As previously announced, the second season of the Canadian original series Halloween Bakeshop (7×60) – last fall’s #1 new lifestyle series³ – and Holiday Bakeshop (7×60) premiere this fall. Hosted by Lauren Ash, who is joined on the judging panel by Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman and Colin Asuncion, these seasonal baking battles bring fun, festive flair and fierce competition, with eight talented bakers competing for sweet victory and a $25,000 prize. Halloween Bakeshop and Holiday Bakeshop are produced by Nikki Ray Media Agency in association with Corus Studios for Flavour Network.

The HISTORY® Channel

The HISTORY® Channel, Canada’s #1 factual network², has two upcoming Canadian Original series as well as new and returning acquisition titles that include proven ratings hits, premium factual storytelling, and star power.

Brand new co-production Mountain Men: Wild North (10×60) brings the long-running franchise to Canada’s vast and unforgiving terrain. This new series follows a rugged cast of individuals who have chosen to live entirely off the land – on remote traplines in the boreal forest, along frozen Yukon rivers, and deep in the wilderness where the nearest help can be hundreds of miles away. Mountain Men: Wild North is produced by Blue Ant Studios Company for The HISTORY® Channel and A+E Global Media.

Countdown to Disaster (8×60) will premiere this winter, unraveling the sequence of events that transforms ordinary days into catastrophes, both natural and man-made. Each episode plunges viewers into the heart of the calamity: volcanic eruptions, nuclear meltdowns, plane crashes, bridge failures, floods, infernos and earthquakes that devastated cities and stunned people everywhere. Countdown to Disaster is produced by Cream Productions for The HISTORY® Channel and A+E Global Media.

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Global expands 2026/27 slate of returning shows, and two new Canadian productions

June 3, 2026 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

This fall also welcomes the premiere of the previously announced Global Original Private Eyes West Coast from Lionsgate Canada and Piller/Segan. Starring Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson reprising their roles as Matt Shade and Angie Everett, the duo has traded Toronto for the West Coast, embracing a fresh start both personally and professionally. As they settle into life in Victoria and launch a brand-new P.I. firm, Shade and Angie navigate the growing pains of starting over in an unfamiliar city: balancing high-stakes cases, evolving relationships, and the challenge of building a new community from the ground up. Without their trusted Toronto network to lean on, the pair must rely on each other more than ever as they tackle a slate of adrenaline-fueled investigations. From tracking down a missing student deep in the B.C. wilderness to extracting a murder confession from a surfer in Tofino, Shade and Angie quickly discover that life on the West Coast comes with even bigger risks, higher stakes, and plenty of unexpected twists.

Corus also has plenty more to celebrate within its award-winning Global News portfolio, as the home to the #1 morning newscast, #1 noon newscast, and #1 national newscast**. Reaching more than 16 million Canadians each month across linear and digital platforms***, with 91 per cent of viewing to our linear news broadcasts being watched live**** and five per cent growth year-over-year for live viewing on digital platforms*****. New this fall, the team behind The Morning Show, the #1 Canadian news/lifestyle morning program******, is launching its expanded series TMS2, with Global Entertainment’s Morgan Hoffman at the helm. Please see yesterday’s announcement with more details on TMS2 to be announced.

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Citytv remains home for trusted prime time hits & big live events

May 28, 2026 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

Today, Rogers premier television network Citytv announced the return of its big nights of entertainment with fan-favourite hits and unmissable live events that reaffirm Citytv’s position as a powerhouse destination, reaching more than 27.7M Canadians** through live and on-demand viewing combined.

NEW AND RETURNING CANADIAN ORIGINALS FOR 2026/27:

Earlier today, Citytv announced the return of its hit original series Hudson & Rex this fall with an action-packed 12-episode season. John Reardon returns as Detective Charlie Hudson and is reunited with his trusted canine-partner Rex, alongside returning cast members Mayko Nguyen (Dr. Sarah Truong), Kevin Hanchard (Superintendent Joseph Donovan), Justin Kelly (Tech Analyst Jesse Mills) and Luke Roberts (Detective Mark Hudson).

Come On Down, Canada! Citytv original series The Price is Right Tonight has been renewed for Season 2 with production slated to begin this June in Toronto. Airing on Citytv this fall, The Price is Right Tonight Season 2 has special episodes featuring some of the NHL’s biggest stars and festive holiday cheer.

Plus, Emmy® Award-winning actor Luke Kirby joins the cast of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent in Season 4, returning this fall on Citytv. The award-winning series will see Kirby play new character Detective Sergeant John Darcy, who is called up from Guns & Gangs to partner with Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman (played by Kathleen Munroe) in Homicide. The series is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures in association with Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Citytv, a subsidiary of Rogers Sports & Media.

Breakfast Television remains the #1 morning show in Ontario*** with hosts Dina Pugliese, Tim Bolen, Rick Campanelli, Tammie Sutherland, Stella Acquisto, and Caryn Ceolin getting viewers excited and ready for the day.

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Citytv renews Hudson & Rex for new season and announces return of John Reardon

May 28, 2026 Greg David 7 Comments

From a media release:

Citytv today announced the return of its hit original series Hudson & Rex this fall with an action-packed 12-episode new season. John Reardon returns as Detective Charlie Hudson and is reunited with his trusted canine-partner Rex, alongside returning cast members Mayko Nguyen (Dr. Sarah Truong), Kevin Hanchard (Superintendent Joseph Donovan), Justin Kelly (Tech Analyst Jesse Mills) and Luke Roberts (Detective Mark Hudson).

“I’m excited to step back into the role of Charlie as Hudson and Rex moves into its next chapter,” said John Reardon. “The series has earned a passionate audience around the world, and I’m grateful for the continued support. I’m looking forward to beginning production on the new season with the cast, crew, creative team, production, and network partners – and to sharing more adventures with Rex and the fans.”

Production for the new season is scheduled to begin in June in St. John’s, Newfoundland. When viewers last saw Charlie Hudson, he was heading to South America in search of his missing brother, Jack. Next season will see Charlie shocking everyone with his return to St. John’s with one final task to accomplish before putting the Belize nightmare behind him. Charlie’s return creates a complicated dilemma for loyal Rex and sets off a chain reaction inside the St. John’s Police Department.

  “John is a talented actor and we’re incredibly pleased to have him return as Detective Charlie Hudson,” said Christina Jennings, Chairman & CEO, Shaftesbury. “We know that fans missed him and so did we. We look forward to getting back to work and bringing fans an exciting new season.”

“Hudson and Rex has been a staple on the Citytv schedule for nearly a decade and we’re thrilled to bring it back for viewers with John returning as Charlie for another season of action-packed crime-solving drama,” said Kale Stockwell, Head of Original Programming, Rogers Sports & Media.

Produced by Shaftesbury and Pope Productions Ltd., in association with Citytv and Beta Film, the new 12-episode season builds on its passionate and loyal fanbase. Hudson & Rex has been sold to more than 100 territories including the United States, Italy, Germany, and France. Sherry White is the series showrunner and Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Lisa Porter, John Reardon, Kevin Hanchard and Sherri Davis serve as executive producers. Beta Film handles the distribution of Hudson & Rex.