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Ratings this week; Season finales this month

March 5, 2008 Diane Wild

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds my Family:

Numbers Other Than C-10: The Border (590,000), The Week the Women Went (627,000), Degrassi (520,000), The Englishman’s Boy Part I (805,000). Brioux also lists dates for season finales of CBC shows.

In the news: The Last Templar on Global, NBC

March 5, 2008 Diane Wild

From Bill Harris of Sun Media:

NBC picks up Global series
“The simulcasting of The Last Templar is the latest in a mini-run of Canadian productions linking up with U.S. networks. CTV announced recently that it has sold two of its upcoming series — Flashpoint and The Listener — to CBS and NBC, respectively.” Read more.

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In the news: Trey Anthony of Da Kink in my Hair

March 5, 2008 Diane Wild

From Roger Belgrave of the Brampton Guardian:

Actor shares her story of fighting entertainment industry’s black stereotypes
“Television and stage star Trey Anthony remembers sitting at the back of the school’s cafeteria playing dominoes at what she and friends warmly referred to as the “black table.” Anthony graduated from Notre Dame Secondary School in the mid-1990s, but was recently back in the familiar school surroundings. On this occasion, the award-winning playwright and creator, executive producer and star of Global Television’s da Kink In My Hair was standing on stage at the front of the room as a keynote speaker for Black History Month.” Read more.

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DVD Release: Degrassi: The Next Generation season 6

March 5, 2008 Diane Wild

From TV Shows on DVD:

Degrassi: The Next Generation – Season 6
“Nobody is prepared for the drama that threatens to tear people apart. Paige panics as the pressures of school start to crush her. Alex makes a choice she has to hide from her friends…but there are bills that must be paid. Darcy’s bold online presence results in an unexpected and alarming visit offline. Sex, drugs and rock & roll take a hard toll on weak hearts. And as the flames of real life start to nip at all involved…the gang loses one of their own.” Read more.

In the news: Bill C-10’s inappropriate rhetoric

March 5, 2008 Diane Wild 5 Comments

From Bill Harris of Sun Media:

Seeing sense on Bill C-10
” The Canadian TV and film industry’s reaction to the existence of the bill has included references to Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, Communist China and the Guantanamo detention camp. And while I share some of the industry’s concerns, it’s that type of terminology that strikes me as inappropriate. The average Joe should understand something: This is not about censorship. Censorship means you aren’t allowed to make a certain TV show or movie. No one is talking about that here. Everyone in Canada is completely free to make whatever TV show or movie they want, provided — and herein lies the heart of the debate — they pay for it themselves or secure private financing.” Read more.