In the news: Writers strike could help Canadian shows

October 30, 2007 Diane Wild 1 Comment

Lee-Anne Goodman of the Canadian Press explores the potential effect of a potential Hollywood writers strike on the Canadian industry:

Hollywood strike could hit Canuck TV
“While Global said it had no plans to trot out any Canadian programming in the event of a prolonged strike, Cosentino said CTV had plenty of Canadian shows that were slated to air in the months to come – from “Degrassi: The Next Generation” to “Robson Arms.” Read more.

Awards

In the news: Geminis in need of therapy

October 30, 2007 Diane Wild 2 Comments

John Doyle of the Globe and Mail has a suggestion to improve the Geminis — kill them and combine with the Genies:

An awards show in need of a therapist
“The idea occurred to me while watching the Geminis on Sunday. It appears that CBC, which took the Gemini broadcast back from Global this year, called in George Stroumboulopoulos and his team from The Hour to shape and produce the shindig. Stroumboulopoulos acted as both host and executive producer. Watching, it seemed to me that calling in George wasn’t the solution. Somebody needed to call in a shrink. The thing was drenched in self-loathing and hesitation and had a distinct lack of generosity.” Read more.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Upcoming episode: This Hour Has 22 Minutes, CBC, Oct. 30

October 30, 2007 Diane Wild

From Halifax Film:

This week on 22 Minutes

This week on 22 Minutes Teen Correspondent Mark Jackson speaks with the leader of the opposition party StÃ©phane Dion (see photo). And it’s the Halloween show featuring â€˜Art Break Halloween’ with Rob Bobberson (Gavin Crawford) and a â€˜Ghost Story’ from field correspondent Nathan Fielder.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes airs on CBC Television, Tuesday, October 30 at 8:30 pm ET/PT with audience favorites Cathy Jones, Gavin Crawford, Mark Critch, Shaun Majumder and Geri Hall.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is produced by Halifax Film, a DHX Media company in association with CBC Television. www.cbc.ca/22minutes

StÃ©phane Dion with Gavin Crawford

StÃ©phane Dion with 22 Minutes Teen Correspondent Mark Jackson (Gavin Crawford). Photo credit: Fred Martin

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In the news: Rent-a-Goalie returns

October 28, 2007 Diane Wild 1 Comment

Jim Bawden of the Toronto Star talks to Christopher Bolton, star and creator of Rent-a-Goalie:

They make Sundays hockey nights
“Bolton says he had been thinking about a comedy series about hockey for a long time. But the few scripted sports series did not exactly fare well â€“ let’s see, there was baseball (Ball Four), hockey (Power Play) and what else?” Read more.

Awards

In the news: Slings and Arrows big winner at Geminis

October 28, 2007 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From CBC:

Slings & Arrows victorious with big wins at Gemini gala
“Slings & Arrows, a Movie Network show about the goings on behind the scenes of a fictional Shakespearean theatre festival, nabbed four major awards at the Gemini gala in Regina on Sunday.” Read more.

From Tim Cook of the Canadian Press:

‘Slings & Arrows’ scores at Geminis
The series’ stars — and real-life husband and wife — Paul Gross and Martha Burns picked up the awards for best performance by an actor and actress in continuing leading dramatic roles. The show won the Gemini for best drama last year and Gross won the best actor award for his role in the show in 2004. Read more.