Everything about Flashpoint, eh?

Upcoming TV, eh? Blogtalkradio shows: digital issues, Flashpoint, UFOs

June 28, 2008 Diane Wild

The Sunday, June 29 the TV, eh? Blogtalkradio show will focus on two issues with huge implications, Bill C-61 and net neutrality. Bill C-61 is the act to amend the copyright law that has implications for digital downloads of music, movies, television, etc. From Maclean’s:

You would be allowed to record a TV or radio show, but no more than one copy. And if broadcasters started putting up locks to block your PVR, you could face fines for hacking it.

The net neutrality debate has opened up discussion on how much control service providers should exert over Internet access, with Bell’s throttling practises to limit access speeds a hot button topic right now.

Listen live Sunday at 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern and join the discussion by calling 646-200-4063 (or sign in and look for the Click to Talk button on the show site). Or catch the podcast afterwards.

There are great guests coming up in the next couple of weeks …

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Flashpoint

Flashpoint debuts July 11

June 25, 2008 Diane Wild

splash dsc5878 From a media release:

One Moment Changes Everything: High-Stakes Drama Flashpoint Targets CTV, July 11

Stars Enrico Colantoni, Hugh Dillon, Amy Jo Johnson and David Paetkau
First series since Due South to air in â€œreverseâ€ simulcast in the United States
New episodes available post-broadcast on iTunes and at CTV.ca

Explosive scenarios, defused in a flash! Follow the exploits of a highly-skilled tactical team trained to get inside the heads of the most dangerous suspects, in the world premiere of the new CTV Original Series Flashpoint, airing Fridays at 10 p.m. ET, beginning July 11 on CTV and CTV HD East/West (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). Flashpoint will also be available on demand on iTunes and the CTV Video Player at CTV.ca following its television broadcast.

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Degrassi, Flashpoint, Little Mosque on the Prairie

In the news: Toronto TV production picks up

June 10, 2008 Diane Wild

From Rob Salem of the Toronto Star:

Everything the traffic will allow: It’s show business again everywhere in Toronto, and most of the new TV production is Canadian
“Production in town has picked up considerably, and for a change it’s almost entirely our own. … CTV’s Flashpoint and The Listener are out there, fighting crime in the streets of Toronto â€“ which is, at long last, actually Toronto, and not some generic American city, which will no doubt confuse the hell out of the Americans who will be watching. (Both shows have already been sold for export.)” Read more.

Canada's Next Top Model, Flashpoint, The Listener

WGC unhappy with network announcements; Robson Arms cancelled

June 5, 2008 Diane Wild

From a Writers Guild of CanadaÂ media release:

Canadian Nets Not Upfront About Lack of Canadian Original Scripted Drama

Canadian broadcasters CanWest and CTV held their upfronts this week, allowing a sneak peek at what Canadians can look for on their TV screens come Fall. To the Writers Guild of Canada, the new season is best summed up in the title of CanWest’s new show: â€œTrue Hollywood Story Canadaâ€ â€“ the Canadian networks are filling their best time slots with U.S. programming, and offering very little new original scripted Canadian drama.

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Flashpoint, The Listener

In the news: Toronto as Toronto

June 3, 2008 Diane Wild

From Raju Mudhar of the Toronto Star:

Toronto plays itself in 2 shows set for CTV
“As the sun sets on Dog River, Sask., Toronto had better be ready for prime time. CTV announced details of its new fall season, and the highlights include the final season of Corner Gas; two new series based and shot in Toronto, The Listener and Flashpoint; and the Canadian version of a dance reality show, So You Think You Can Dance Canada.” Read more.