On CBC’s The Current, Michelle Marion of The Movie Network mentioned that a second season of Durham County will soon be in production.
In the news: Durham County season two
In the news: Sanctuary debuts Oct. 3
From Rob Salem of the Toronto Star (see second item):
- Lady leads: Yay. More reality shows: Nay
“I defy anyone to recognize Stargate star Amanda Tapping in her latest incarnation – a remarkably well-preserved 157-year-old mutant hunter – on Sanctuary, an innovative new Canadian-made fantasy adventure, debuting with an extended two-hour episode Oct. 3 at 9 p.m. on The Movie Network (then moving the following Friday to its regular hour slot at 8).” Read more.
In the news: Canadian Idol finale
From Lindsey Ward of Sun Media:
- Final ‘Canadian Idol’ face off
“That’s right — it’s time for the sixth annual Canadian Idol crowning. On Monday, Nova Scotia’s Mitch MacDonald and Alberta’s Theo Tams will have one last chance to sing for your votes, and the CTV sing-off’s final results will be unveiled during a two-hour season finale on Wednesday — which will feature performances by Mariah Carey, John Legend, Idol alum Jacob Hoggard’s band Hedley, last year’s forgotten Idol Brian Melo, Idol mentor Jully Black, and the songsters from this year’s Top 10 whose names have already slipped my mind.” Read more.
In the news: Cock’d Gunns begins with ‘loopy premise’
From Alex Strachan of Canwest News Service:
- Hope it’s a comedy to beat the band, not another half-cocked idea
“Cock’d Gunns are the Hanson Brothers of rock ‘n’ roll.” Read more.
Guest speaker Chris Haddock at VIFF Film & TV Forum
From the Vancouver International Film Festival’s Film & Television Forum:
10:45 – 12:15 PM
Showrunning: The Fusion of Business and Creative (FTV13)
As the key creative executive overseeing production, showrunners need to juggle the conflicting realms of creativity and management. They need to be creative on demand while overseeing hundreds of staff. And time is of the essence. In this session, a showrunner will give expert insights into how to be the most efficient and productive in: protecting creative concerns but respecting the bottom line in budgeting meetings; working with your casting directors to find the perfect actors in weekly casting sessions; keeping writers’ rooms productive and inspired; dealing with censors; and the art of responding to network notes. Sponsored by Global Television, a division of Canwest Media Inc.
Moderator:
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Guest Speakers:
Chris Haddock, Creator, Intelligence
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