From Tony Wong of the Toronto Star:
The departure of two well-liked judges from the popular series, which features all-too-hopeful contestants creatively pitching judges to invest in their sometimes quirky inventions, means the CBC has some giant entrepreneurial shoes to fill. Finding telegenic Canadian high rollers who have hundreds of thousands in seed money each season is no easy task. Continue reading.
The Canadian Screen Awards are set for the end of this month, celebrating the best among this country’s feature films and television shows.
Several past and present Gemini and Canadian Screen Award nominees and winners are currently available for streaming on Netflix Canada, and we wanted to celebrate that fact by teaming with Netflix for a poll leading up to the CSA festivities.
What’s at stake? The chance to win a one-year subscription to Netflix Canada. What do you have to do? Simply choose your Top 3 Favourite Canadian Series on Netflix and comment at the bottom of the page. We’ll select one random comment and award the poster a one-year subscription. So spread the word and vote for your faves! The poll closes on Monday, Feb. 23, at noon PT/3 p.m. ET.
What are your favourite Canadian TV shows currently airing on Netflix?
Total Voters: 457
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From Numeris:
Top Programs – Total CanadaÂ
#15 Masterchef Canada – 1.569 million
#17 Book of Negroes – 1.501 million
#18 Murdoch Mysteries – 1.463 million
#20 Saving Hope – 1.413 million
#29 Rick Mercer Report – 1.085 million
#30 Dragons’ Den – 1.065 million
From Cheryl Brown of CBC News:
Arlene Dickinson, Canadian venture capitalist and longtime Dragons’ Denpersonality, announced Friday that she’s leaving the award-winning CBC show.
The communications and marketing maven said “it’s time” to give up her chair after eight “incredible” seasons on the program that pits burgeoning entrepreneurs against established investors, like Dickinson. Continue reading.
Arlene Dickinson’s Facebook post regarding her decision.
CBC’s press release about Arlene’s departure.
Saving Hope, CTV – “Fearless”
Dr. Alex Reid (Erica Durance) and Dr. Dana Kinney (Wendy Crewson) work to save the life of a single mother – whose used to calling the shots in her daughters’ lives. Dr. Joel Goran (Daniel Gillies) works to save the mobility of a promising young hockey player – only to realize time and resources might not be on his side. Dr. Charlie Harris (Michael Shanks) is given advice on how to win back Alex’s love, and a visit from someone close to Dr. Sydney Katz (Stacey Farber) has her coming clean. Directed by actor Gregory Smith (ROOKIE BLUE), the episode guest stars Wesley Morgan (LESS THAN KIND), Linda Kash (WORKING THE ENGELS), Jordan Johnson-Hinds (THE L.A. COMPLEX), and Supinder Wraich (GUIDESTONES).
Dragons’ Den, CBC
A family hopes their twist on tradition will give the Dragons a taste for success; a pair of cousins ride into the Den with bells on; and an East Coast business hopes to make waves with their topical solution. Plus, one family’s story inspires the Dragons to see their wealth at heart.
The Book of Negroes, CBC – Part 6 of 6
Upon their arrival in Africa, Aminata leaves the Loyalists behind to find her way back to her home village of Bayo.
