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The Listener

In the news: Colm Feore joins The Listener

November 10, 2008 Diane Wild

From Etan Vlessing of the Hollywood Reporter:

Colm Feore goes paranormal for ‘Listener’
“Colm Feore has joined the cast of “The Listener,” the upcoming Canadian paranormal series acquired by NBC, Canada’s CTV and Fox International.” Read more.

Flashpoint, Podcast, The Listener

Canadian TV on The Current

September 5, 2008 Diane Wild

From CBC radio:

Part 3: Why Canadian TV?
With Fall just around the corner, you are about to be bombarded with new television. New episodes of old favourites and a fresh crop of brand new shows will be competing for eyeballs and ad dollars. But let’s not forget that this summer was full of surprises too. …” Read more and listen.

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.