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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.
Industry News

Link: Analog TV users will soon see fewer stations

From Rob Drinkwater of the Canadian Press:

Link: Analog TV users will soon see fewer stations
Years after TV stations in Canada’s larger cities were required to switch from analog to digital transmission, many broadcast towers that serve smaller areas continue to pump out signals that black-and-white sets made in the 1950s can still pick up.

But the number of those stations appears set to shrink following a federal government decision to clear a large portion of the ultra high frequency (UHF) band for wireless users, and, because of cost, some of those towers will be going dark. Continue reading. 

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Awards

Link: Documentary Avenues of Escape the big winner at Leo Awards Night #2

From Sabrina Furminger of Westender:

Link: Documentary Avenues of Escape the big winner at Leo Awards Night #2
Now in its 19th year, the Leo Awards recognize artistic achievements in locally produced film and television projects. 113 awards are handed out over three nights in ballrooms at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver; Saturday’s event was hosted by veteran actors Paul McGillion (Stargate Atlantis) and Veena Sood (Battlestar Galactica), and included a video montage celebrating the artistry of cinematographers, musical performances by Red Heartbreaker, Eli Bennett and EB Funk, and awards handed out to composers, cinematographers, editors, directors, producers, actors, and musicians working in an array of film and television productions. Continue reading.

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Private Eyes

Link: ‘Private Eyes’ star Jason Priestley on Canadian pride and returning to the director’s chair

From Clare Douglas of Hello Canada:

Link: ‘Private Eyes’ star Jason Priestley on Canadian pride and returning to the director’s chair
“I’m most excited about the way we continue to break the fourth wall for the audience. We did a whole race-car thing out at Mosport with James Hinchcliffe and an episode around Toronto Women’s Fashion Week with Jeanne Beker. We [film] at iconic places or events and have iconic people show up, which adds a level of realism to the show.” Continue reading.

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Private Eyes

Link: Private Eyes scores on chemistry

From Jane Stevenson of 24 Hours Toronto:

Link: Private Eyes scores on chemistry
There’s definitely some lingering sexual tension between Private Eyes’lead characters on the Canadian dramedy whose second season recently debuted on Global and airs on Thursday nights.

But the actors who play former hockey player Matt Shade and his private eye partner Angie Everett – former Beverly Hills, 90210 heartthrob Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson – say their on-screen future is up in the air … for now. Continue reading.

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Featured, Saving Hope

Comments and queries for the week of June 2

1 Comment

Very, very sad that [Saving Hope] is ending. A completely original concept for a medical show, the actors were all amazing and best one of all is it was UNPREDICTABLE! So many shows now are not original and highly predictable, boring story lines and drab and boring. To lose this show is really disappointing, but I guess it was too “intellectual” to the general audience. They didn’t “get it”! Anyway, I wish all the actors have wonderful lives; all great and good things don’t last, unfortunately! Going to miss you, Hope Zion. —Patricia

I really like reno shows but I’m losing interest in [Home to Win]. The contractors act like 12-year-olds and the designers wear jeans so tight they can hardly walk!! If that’s how they work on a real job I’d fire them all. Grow up. —Stan

Very captivated by [Anne]. So well shot, written, acted, etc. I even convinced my family to watch an episode with me and they were hooked from there on in. :) Really hope Season 2 is not far off! —Adria

 

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