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.
In the news: Cock’d Gunns begins with ‘loopy premise’
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
Click here for more information.
In the news: Leah Miller of So You Think You Can Dance Canada
From Rob Salem of the Toronto Star:
- Heels no problem for new Dance judge
“‘I’m a crier,’ confesses Leah Miller, citing a clear occupational hazard of her new job as host of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, making its two-hour debut next Thursday at 8 p.m. on CTV (repeating Sunday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. on MuchMusic).” Read more.
In the news: Canadian TV this fall
From Sean Minogue of the Georgia Straight:
- Fall TV schedule gets Canadian spin
“Despite the recent dip in homegrown TV production in the Lower Mainland, B.C. talent has found its way into many of these upcoming autumn programs. Notable is the relaunch of Knowledge Network as a digital service, rebranded simply as Knowledge, on September 28. Here are some Canadian highlights to keep tabs on…” Read more.
In the news: Lucky Helene Joy
From Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun:
- Call her Lucky Joy
” Murdoch Mysteries got the most Gemini award nominations this year with 14. Durham County got 13. And Helene Joy stars in both shows. ‘My friends in Australia call me Lucky Joy — I guess I’m getting what they mean,’ said Joy, a native of Australia. Joy also received a Gemini nomination for best actress in a drama for her work on Durham County.” Read more.