Call For Entries for the 2008 Shaw Rocket Prize

October 4, 2007 Diane Wild

From a media release:

The Shaw Rocket Prize announces that submissions are now being accepted for its signature $50,000 juried, winner-take-all prize for best independently produced Canadian children’s program.

This year, the Shaw Rocket Prize will celebrate the best children’s program by accepting submissions for programs with a target audience of children 12 and under. Any genre or format is eligible and all program lengths are welcome. Submission details can be found at www.rocketfund.ca. The deadline for entries is November 16, 2007.

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In the news: Air Farce reworked

October 4, 2007 Diane Wild

From Etan Vlessing of Playback:

CBC reworks Air Farce
“CBC’s Royal Canadian Air Farce is injecting adrenaline into its upcoming 15th season by going live — not least to spruce up the comedy series’ ratings and make its comedy more topical.” Read more.

Rick Mercer Report

In the news: Rick Mercer

October 4, 2007 Diane Wild

Alison Gzowski of the Globe and Mail interviews Rick Mercer:

Ranting to the converted
“Rick Mercer recalls falling asleep on Gzowski, arguing with the TV as a youth and what he would be doing if he wasn’t doing this (driving a cab … ranting)” Read more.

Little Mosque on the Prairie

In the news: Spoofing Little Mosque

October 4, 2007 Diane Wild

David Martin of the National Post jokes about Little Mosque:

The yeshiva in Yellowknife
“Last winter’s surprise hit sitcom, Little Mosque on the Prairie, launched its new season this week. Not content to rest on its laurels, the CBC has reportedly been hard at work developing other shows with distinctly Canadian multicultural themes.” Read more.

Dragons' Den, Ratings, Rick Mercer Report

In the news: CBC ratings

October 4, 2007 Diane Wild

From Jim Bawden of the Toronto Star:

Hot Box: TV to talk about
“On Tuesday, the season premiere of the Rick Mercer Report was watched by 993,000 viewers thanks to Conrad Black’s comedic turn. At 9, The Tudors attracted 957,000 in its sturdy debut. However, Monday’s Dragons’ Den attracted 389,000 and the very fine drama series Intelligence returned with only 221,000 viewers.” Read more.