All posts by Greg David

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.
19-2, Amazing Race Canada, Industry News, Killjoys, Orphan Black, Rookie Blue, Schitt's Creek, This Life, Vikings, X Company

Link: Critics Vote: Top 10 Canadian Shows of 2015

From The TV Junkies:

Critics Vote: Top 10 Canadian Shows of 2015
In this time of Peak TV there are countless viewing options out there for television fans. With so many choices it’s harder than ever to prioritize what to watch, let alone narrow down the Top 10 Canadian Shows of 2015. But that’s exactly what we’ve tried to do here with the help of 15 television critics and writers from across Canada. We asked them to put together a list of their top 10 Canadian television shows from the past year. We gave 10 points for No. 1, 9 points for No. 2, 8 points for No. 3 and so on. The overall list was then determined by the cumulative point total for each show. Continue reading.

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Industry News

Link: Canadian actors’ union to honour ‘Scream’ star Neve Campbell

From the Canadian Press:

Canadian actors’ union to honour ‘Scream’ star Neve Campbell
“Scream” star Neve Campbell is getting an award of excellence from the union representing Canadian performers.

The award — from the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists — recognizes a member’s career achievements and contribution to Canada’s entertainment industry. Continue reading.

 

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Link: Ron James Shines In His Latest CBC-TV Special

From Jim Bawden:

Ron James Shines In His Latest CBC-TV Special
Speaking about his latest New Year’s Eve Special (on CBC-TV (December 31 at 9 p.m.), Ron James chuckles that “it certainly was the hardest to write.”

When he sat down with his writers in July NDP leader Tom Mulcair was way ahead in the polls.

“But then Prime Minister Harper took the lead. And then Canadians wound up with Justin Trudeau as our new PM.” Says James: “We had to write three different beginnings. Because anything could have happened — and it did!” Continue reading.

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The Romeo Section

Link: The Romeo Section Season Finale Preview: A String of Pearls

From Heather M. of The Televixen:

The Romeo Section Season Finale Preview: A String of Pearls
The Romeo Section wraps up its freshman season Wednesday night with an episode that lays the groundwork if we’re going to get a second year. It’s also a very satisfying conclusion that gives us some closure on the arcs so far this season, even coming full circle — to a degree — on Wolfgang’s original quest. Continue reading.

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Rookie Blue, Saving Hope

Link: Women Behind Canadian TV: Morwyn Brebner

From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:

Women Behind Canadian TV: Morwyn Brebner
“ There’s a lot of money in television and with money people become conservative, they want to feel like their dollar is going somewhere safe, somewhere there’s a guarantee of confidence and strength. For a lot of people that means a man, although that’s absolutely not a true thing. I don’t think it’s a conscious bias, but I do think it’s a bias. The way to counter bias is to be conscious. Everyone wants to hire the best writer, but if the best writer is always a man maybe it’s time to look at why that is.” Continue reading.

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