In the news: Writers strike, Top 10 TV

December 17, 2007 Diane Wild

Lee-Ann Goodman of the Canadian Press talks to Canadian observers on the US writers strike, and lists her top 10 shows of 2007, including Intelligence, Kenny vs. Spenny, and The Tudors:

Will the Internet lure viewers from TV permanently amid writers strike?
“Television is being eroded very quickly, and the strike is simply highlighting that,” says Gavin McGarry, a Toronto-based digital media consultant. “Content is always going to be king – people will always go where there’s great content. The distribution platform is irrelevant.” Read more.

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Trailers for The Border, MVP

December 16, 2007 Diane Wild

The Border:

MVP:

Degrassi

In the news: Degrassi abortions more controversial in US

December 15, 2007 Diane Wild

From Ann Marie McQueen of Sun Media:

On screen, the ‘A’ word means controversy
“In 27 years of overseeing Degrassi productions, Epitome Pictures CEO and show creator Linda Schuyler has seen teen pregnancies portrayed with a number of outcomes. She has dealt with abortion on the show three times, each proving controversial not in Canada but the U.S.” Read more.

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In the news: ReGenesis brings science to communities

December 15, 2007 Diane Wild

Terry Poulton of Media in Canada :

ReGenesis breaking the fourth wall big time
“The idea for the public forums sprang from a brainstorming session the series’ science consultant – renowned structural biologist Dr. Aled Edwards – had with a colleague. ‘They got talking about the commonality of creativity between science and the arts, and how both areas need to be well supported to foster innovation in Canada.'” Read more.

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In the news: Sofia Milos of The Border

December 15, 2007 Diane Wild

Shinan Govani of the National Post talks to Sofia Milos of the upcoming CBC show The Border:

Mayor meets his match
“”A great collaboration of discovery and entertainment” is the way Sofia describes the show that’s she’s been filming. And, naturally, she can’t say enough about the opportunity to play the part of a tightly wound Homeland Security agent who has issues –as well as issues.” Read more.