Interview: Murdoch Mysteries channels Indiana Jones

William Murdoch, swashbuckling treasure hunter? Well, not exactly, but Toronto’s most successful detective did find himself in several tight spots during Monday’s newest episode while he hunted for the elusive Holy Grail. Paul Aitken’s script certainly tore a page from the Indiana Jones trilogy, right down to mysterious iconography, secret passages and deadly traps. “Temple … Continue reading Interview: Murdoch Mysteries channels Indiana Jones

WGC Screenwriting Award nominations announced

From a media release: 2013 WGC Screenwriting Awards Finalist List ANIMATION Johnny Test “Johnny vs. The Tickler”  Written by John Derevlany League of Super Evil “Kinderprison” Written by Phil Ivanusic-Vallee & Davila LeBlanc Scaredy Squirrel “Grand Ole Grocery” Written by Terry McGurrin Sidekick “I, Sidebot”  Written by Dan Williams & Lienne Sawatsky CHILDREN & YOUTH … Continue reading WGC Screenwriting Award nominations announced

TV, eh? podcast episode 93 – “The Quality of Mercer is not Strained”

Please forgive Diane – she had just met Rick Mercer and was a little giddy. Maybe a lot giddy. Anthony patiently guides us through news such as: CBC’s 2012-13 season Murdoch Mysteries June 6 premiere on Citytv The Listener starts up again May 30 Picnicface and every other comedy in Canada is cancelled (almost) The … Continue reading TV, eh? podcast episode 93 – “The Quality of Mercer is not Strained”

TV, eh? podcast episode 92 – “Evolution or Curation?”

Diane and Anthony go on and on about: The contest: enter to win registration for the Vancouver TV Writing Seminar That’s So Weird has been cancelled Blackstone season 3 is in development The LA Complex got, um, not stellar ratings in its US debut Canada’s Bachelor will be announced Tuesday Vancouver’s talking about their Real … Continue reading TV, eh? podcast episode 92 – “Evolution or Curation?”