From Marilyn Moss of the Hollywood Reporter:
- Terminal City
“Bottom Line: This series about a woman with breast cancer wants to be serious and funny and gets mixed up trying.” Read more.
In the news: Terminal City on Sundance Channel
In the news: Christina Jennings of Shaftesbury Films
From Steve Brennan of the Hollywood Reporter:
- Canadian producer enjoying role as U.S. network content provider
“‘Christina’s been making dramas forever,’ a friend of Canadian producer Christina Jennings, chairman and CEO of Shaftesbury Films, remarked in a throw-away line that made her sound like a gnarly veteran. She’s a veteran, but far from gnarly. In fact, Jennings is the model for the dynamic, young and smart producer that is bringing Canada into a new frontier of film and TV production.” Read more.
In the news: Flashpoint to air in July
From Zap2It:
- CBS Saves ‘Swingtown’ For Summer: The network will also air ‘Flashpoint’ this summer
“Originally scheduled for a midseason launch, “Swingtown” is one of two new dramas set to air on CBS this summer along with the Canadian-produced “Flashpoint,” which will launch in July on a yet-to-be-determined night and time. … Flashpoint was originally developed by CTV, Canada’s largest privately owned English language broadcast network, but was picked up for a CBS run in the midst of the strike. The drama focuses on a highly skilled team of cops facing some of biggest challenges available in an urban area that’s an awful lot like Toronto. Enrico Colantoni, Hugh Dillon and David Paetkau star.” Read more.
In the news: The men of The Week the Women Went
From Yvonne Zacharias of the Vancouver Sun:
- How the men cope while the women are away
“Since Paperny Films of Vancouver descended on a small Alberta resort with 14 television crews, things just haven’t been the same.” Read more.
In the news: Liberal senators react to Bill C-10
From Joan Bryden of the Globe and Mail:
- Senate Liberals vow to protect film industry from government bill
“Senate Liberals are vowing to ensure that a controversial Conservative government bill doesn’t wind up becoming a tool to censor Canadian films and television programs.” Read more.