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In the news: The decade in TV

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.
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Flashpoint Season 1 DVD review

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.
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