TV, Eh? podcast Episode 228 — A long, oaky corridor

This week’s podcast is sponsored by Waupoos Premium Cider courtesy of Mark Ellis, and Knob Creek 2001! After discussing the return of Private Eyes, The Next Step and other items on the Calendar, we analyze CBC’s new programs for the upcoming broadcast season including 21 Thunder, Burden of Proof, Frankie Drake, Caught and Little Dog. … Continue reading TV, Eh? podcast Episode 228 — A long, oaky corridor

Link: Screenwriters chart a new course for TV’s ‘female gaze’

From Johanna Schneller of The Globe and Mail: Link: Screenwriters chart a new course for TV’s ‘female gaze’ Is there such a thing as a female gaze in movies and television? That was the hot topic at last weekend’s Toronto Screenwriting Conference. On Saturday, I sat down with five female writers who’d just discussed it … Continue reading Link: Screenwriters chart a new course for TV’s ‘female gaze’

Announcing the WGC Screenwriting Awards Presenters

From a media release: The Writers Guild of Canada is pleased to announce the presenters for the 21st annual WGC Screenwriting Awards (held on April 24 at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning’s Koerner Hall in Toronto). Joining host Laurie Elliott on stage: Pure showrunner Michael Amo with actor Alex Paxton-Beesley, Bellevue co-showrunner Jane … Continue reading Announcing the WGC Screenwriting Awards Presenters

Toronto Screenwriting Conference announces Paul Haggis to join as speaker

From a media release: The Toronto Screenwriting Conference (TSC) announced today that veteran award-winning screenwriter, producer and director, Paul Haggis, will join the roster of speakers for this year’s event taking place on April 22 – 23 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Haggis, an Ontario native, has had a prolific career writing, directing and … Continue reading Toronto Screenwriting Conference announces Paul Haggis to join as speaker

TV, Eh? podcast Episode 225 — Lovely Creme Anglaise Characters

After outlining the next two weeks of Canadian TV via the calendar, Greg and Anthony go though the shows that have been renewed or cancelled for the upcoming broadcast season, Wynonna Earp heading to Space, Private Eyes and X Company international broadcast deals and criticism regarding CBC’s Canada: The Story of Us. Listen or download … Continue reading TV, Eh? podcast Episode 225 — Lovely Creme Anglaise Characters