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In the news: Actors want more drama

November 6, 2007 Diane Wild

From CBC:

Actors demand broadcasters make more Canadian drama
“Eric Peterson of Corner Gas, Julie Stewart of Cold Squad and Robb Wells and John Paul Tremblay, both of Trailer Park Boys, were among those protesting.” Read more.

Heartland, Industry News

In the news: Alberta boosts local TV industry

November 3, 2007 Diane Wild 14 Comments

From Laura Severs of Business Edge News Magazine:

Alberta looks to revitalize episodic TV sector: Fear Itself, Heartland will kick off two-year provincial business case
“”What we’re doing with this business case is looking at all the options on how to grow and sustain the film and television industry. We’re actually taking it a step further and calling it screen based, which includes new media,” says Debbie Harksen, a marketing specialist with Alberta Film.” Read more.

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Amber Marshall stars as Amy Fleming in Heartland on CBC Television. Photo credit: Andrew Bako.

Degrassi, Industry News, Little Mosque on the Prairie

In the news: Writers strike possible effect on Canada

November 3, 2007 Diane Wild

Guy Dixon of the Globe and Mail presents more speculation on what a WGA strike could mean to the Canadian television (and film) industry:

Writers’ strike good and bad news for Canada
“‘No doubt that a few empty slots in the U.S. would bode well for us and others in the Canadian production landscape with decent programming to sell,’ said Mary Darling, executive producer of Little Mosque.” Read more.

Industry News

In the news: Writers strike could help Canadian shows

October 30, 2007 Diane Wild 1 Comment

Lee-Anne Goodman of the Canadian Press explores the potential effect of a potential Hollywood writers strike on the Canadian industry:

Hollywood strike could hit Canuck TV
“While Global said it had no plans to trot out any Canadian programming in the event of a prolonged strike, Cosentino said CTV had plenty of Canadian shows that were slated to air in the months to come – from “Degrassi: The Next Generation” to “Robson Arms.” Read more.

Industry News, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Trailer Park Boys

In the news: Canadian content critiqued

September 7, 2007 Diane Wild

Graeme McRanor of 24 Hours isn’t impressed with the state of Canadian television and interviews Ryerson University media writing professor Michael Coutanche about the economics of producing homegrown shows versus buying foreign content:

Warning: This article contains Canadian content
“Don’t get me wrong. When it comes to All Things Canadian, nobody flies the flag higher than me. But when it comes to Canadian television, sometimes I’d rather just set it on fire. Maybe we could make a documentary about it. We’re good at those.” Read more.