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In the news: Flashpoint, The Bridge MIA on CBS lineup

January 9, 2010 Diane Wild 5 Comments

From Bill Brioux of the Canadian Press:

No sign of Toronto-shot police drama ‘Flashpoint’ in CBS’s lineup
“Canadians waiting for CBS to finally add Toronto-lensed dramas The Bridge and Flashpoint to its schedule will have to wait a little longer.” Read more.

In the news: Durham County returns to US

December 29, 2009 Diane Wild

From Jonathan Storm of the Philadelphia Inquirer:

TV series shows Canada in a dark, new light
“Ah, our friends to the north. Rosy cheeks, cute toques, friendly and cooperative. Durham County, returning Sunday on the hard-to-find ION Network, will erase those stereotypes forever. It might be the grimmest thing on TV, and that includes HBO and Showtime.” Read more.

Being Erica, Flashpoint

In the news: The decade in TV

December 13, 2009 Diane Wild

From Cassandra Szklarski of the Canadian Press:

Variety, cable, single-camera sitcoms mark decade of flux and creative risks
“TV rediscovered variety, premium cable transformed the serial drama, and sitcoms overtly broke the fourth wall in the 2000s as the small screen shifted into new territory in a bid to keep eyeballs glued to the tube. Meanwhile, audiences splintered as they embraced an increasing number of specialty and pay channels, PVR viewing and on-demand entertainment, raising the bar for all shows seeking viewer loyalty.” Read more.

Flashpoint, Heartland, Ratings

Weekend ratings: Heartland, Flashpoint rerun

December 8, 2009 Diane Wild

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

Amazing Race Tops 3 Million at Finish Line

Flashpoint Season 1 DVD review

November 30, 2009 Diane Wild 2 Comments

From Michael Simpson of CinemaSpy:

‘Flashpoint’ Follows the Right Procedure: But fans won’t be arrested by the Season 1 DVD extras
“The Toronto-shot procedural Flashpoint has been an outstanding success in the annals of Canadian television. The series is a big hit with viewers in its native country and the 19 Gemini nominations that it received this year testify to the high regard Canada’s industry professionals have for the show. Even more impressive, perhaps, has been the success Flashpoint has achieved in the United States. During its summer run on CBS, the first season w was the network’s top original scripted series. Not since Due South has a Canadian show achieved that sort of success in a TV landscape where procedurals breed like proverbial rabbits.” Read more.