From CBC on Buzzfeed:
22 CBC Shows Every Canadian Needs In Their Life
“Because CBC has it all.”
Everything about Uncategorized, eh?
Link: The hottest Canadian film and TV talent you’ve never heard of – but will
From Manori Ravindran of The Globe and Mail:
The hottest Canadian film and TV talent you’ve never heard of – but will
Canadians may have some incomprehensible beef with supporting homegrown cinema, but if there is one pastime that unites the country’s filmgoers – and we don’t mean Timeplay – it’s nudging one’s neighbour in a darkened theatre and proudly identifying a fellow compatriot who’s made their big break south of the border. Here, with TIFF in full swing and all eyes on Canadian talent, The Globe and Mail presents a group of exceptionally nudge-worthy Canadians drawing buzz stateside. Continue reading.
Link: CODCO’s Greg Malone to be recognized by ACTRA
From CBC:
CODCO’s Greg Malone to be recognized by ACTRA
Comedian Greg Malone is getting a big award from the Newfoundland and Labrador branch of the union representing Canadian performers. Malone is set to receive the Alliance Of Canadian Television & Radio Artists (ACTRA) Award of Excellence at an event in St. John’s next week. Continue reading.
Property Brothers premieres September 14
From a media release:
Property Brothers Season 5 premieres September 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on W Network
- Property Brothers Handbook iPad app launches September 8 and will be free to download until September 22. Get the app here
- Win a one-on-one design consultation with Drew and Jonathan. Enter at wnetwork.com
W Network’s popular, Emmy®-nominated series Property Brothers returns for a brand new season Monday, September 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, as real estate agent Drew Scott and his twin brother, contractor Jonathan Scott transform all new homes. This season also marks the 100th episode of the hit series, airing November 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. New this fall, fans can now have Jonathan and Drew at their fingertips with the launch of Property Brothers Handbook iPad app available in the App Store today, providing insider tips and exclusive content in a fun and entertaining extension of the show. Check out a demo video of the iPad app here.
On the series, Drew and Jonathan are determined to help couples find, buy and transform extreme fixer-uppers into incredible homes on time and without busting their budget. Each week, Drew and Jonathan show buyers the untapped potential in several rundown properties. But convincing homebuyers to take on a renovation is the first challenge. Once the clients choose the property they like best, Drew negotiates the purchase price and clinches the deal, while Jonathan plans and carries out the ambitious transformation.
Property Brothers Handbook app is a guide to renovating and designing the home of your dreams. The app combines all the great things the fans love most about the show in one convenient place – tips from the Brothers, room reveals, product information and inspirational photos. Produced by Cineflix in association with Corus Entertainment, Secret Location, Jonathan and Drew Scott, and with the participation of the Bell Fund, the Property Brothers Handbook app will be continually updated with the most current Property Brothers show content. Visit itunes.com/propertybrothers for more information.
Link: 12 of the best Canadian TV theme songs of all time
From Dan MacRae of Aux.tv:
12 of the best Canadian TV theme songs of all time
Is there anything more magical than a first-rate TV theme tune? The answer is no. TV themes are the ultimate art form that everyone should bow down and worship and today we’re placing a loving spotlight on 12 of the best tunes in Canadian broadcast history.
Will you agree with our findings? Probably a little and crucify us in the Facebook comments over the rest. Continue reading.
