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Tonight: W5 presents God Save Justin Trudeau

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W5 Presents: God Save Justin Trudeau, CTV
Before his historic political ascent to becoming Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau prepared for another epic battle – a 2012 charity boxing match that pitted him against then-Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau. Premiering Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV GO, and on-demand on CTV NEWS GO, W5 presents “GOD SAVE JUSTIN TRUDEAU”, a behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling an unguarded and determined Trudeau as he readies for the ring in a quest to raise funds for Canadian cancer foundation, Fight for the Cure. The film delivers a rare glimpse into the landscape of federal politics in Canada through a rather unique and unfiltered lens.

With screenings of the feature-length documentary in Quebec theatres in November 2014, followed by a broadcast premiere in Quebec, “GOD SAVE JUSTIN TRUDEAU” sparked debate across the province as to modern media’s influence on politics. The film also generated speculation over whether this candid view of Trudeau might help or harm his political fortunes with a federal election looming in 2015. Produced by Montréal’s Productions de la Ruelle, and the award-winning filmmaking duo Guylaine Maroist and Éric Ruel, W5 delivers an abbreviated, made-for-television cut and English Canada premiere of the documentary in this special broadcast presentation.

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Video: Canadians aim to get healthy with CBC’s Play Exchange

From CBC:

CBC is holding a national challenge called The Play Exchange. Six different groups of Canadians have six cool ideas to help get our country active and healthy. The groups are competing for up to one millions dollars, and your votes decide the winner. In this clip, Trish Stratus (former WWE superstar) explains the idea she’s backing – Healthy Schools: Putting Students First. Check out all of the groups and their ideas.

 

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Link: Ron James back on TV and wildly funny

From Jim Bawden:

I usually get to interview Ron James once a year when  his TV series comes back on CBC. And once is enough for me –the guy is wickedly funny and once my ribs hurt a bit after a nonstop telephone chat filled with his joking.

This year it’s different.

James’s well liked series is gone from CBC-TV because a new administration is trying to remake the schedule to its own liking. Continue reading.

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Link: Best Canadian Reality TV Moments Of 2014: ‘Big Brother Canada,’ ‘The Amazing Race Canada’ And More

From Joanna Adams:

Canadians are hungry for reality TV, apparently. In fact, their appetite is pretty ravenous.

For the second year in a row, “The Amazing Race Canada” is the most-watched Canadian TV show in the country. Its sophomore season went international, scored an average rating of 2.8 million weekly viewers for CTV, and casting for its new edition is under way. Meanwhile, “Big Brother Canada 2” was such a big smash for Slice, its next installment will go prime time (for the first time) on sister station Global in 2015. Continue reading.

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Link: I Actually liked Corner Gas: The Movie

From Jim Bawden:

I made a silly resolution not to watch Corner Gas: The Movie because I really liked the TV series.

For a few bright seasons it seemed as if Canadian TV comedy was about to sparkle. Then came the duds Hiccups and Dan For Mayor and Canadian TV was back again to square one. Eventually I relented and plopped in my DVD preview and I could not stop watching.

The problem is a successful half hour TV comedy series does not easily translate into a successful 90-minute motion picture. Continue reading.

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