Vit Wagner of the Toronto Star reviews Rick Mercer’s new book:
- The Book on Rick Mercer
“Rick Mercer has gained fame for keeping politicians in check and keeping Canadians up to date on issues.” Read more.
In the news: Rick Mercer Report: The Book
In the news: Canadian fall shows
John Doyle of the Globe and Mail looks at Canadian series coming this fall:
- Kings, kinks, Coupland and Celine
“From The Tudors to The Border, there is a lot of worthwhile viewing to be done in the coming months.” Read more.
Photo courtesy CBC: Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Henry VIII and Jeremy Northam as Sir Thomas More (The Tudors – episode 1)
Comedy Central buys Kenny vs. Spenny
From a Comedy Central media release:
COMEDY CENTRAL Pits Best Friends Against Each Other in Pick-Up of Canadian Series ‘Kenny vs. Spenny’ Created by and Starring Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice
- “South Park” Creators Join Executive Team for New Episodes
- Network Licenses 10 All-New Episodes And Acquires 10 All-Time Classic Episodes
COMEDY CENTRAL has reached an agreement with BLUEPRINT ENTERTAINMENT and BREAKTHROUGH FILMS & TELEVISION to license 10 new episodes of the reality/comedy series “Kenny vs. Spenny,” it was announced today by Lauren Corrao, executive vice president original programming and development, COMEDY CENTRAL. As part of the deal, COMEDY CENTRAL will also acquire 10 existing episodes from the “Kenny vs. Spenny” library. The series is set to premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on November 14.
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In the news: Chris Haddock of Intelligence
From Graeme McRanor of 24 Hours:
Haddock: The man with Intelligence
“Given that Intelligence is a Canadian production, it seems only fitting to mention the show’s international success first so that we here at home can subsequently acknowledge its legitimacy as a great series.” Read more.
From Tim Arsenault of the Halifax Chronicle Herald:
- Haddock keeping a smart series alive
“People say, ‘It’s a complicated show. You really have to pay attention.’ On one hand, that’s a flattering thing, to be known as a show that demands the same attention as a novel. On the other hand, you have to realize that some people just graze through stuff and you have to give them a little bit of something, too, because it’s a mass medium.” Read more.
Photo courtesy CBC: Intelligence creator Chris Haddock on set with Matt Frewer as agent Ted Altman.
In the news: Tudors sanitized for CBC
Jim Bawden of the Toronto Star reports on the changes to the Canadian airing of The Tudors:
A slightly neutered Tudors
“CBC cleans up Canadian version of racy miniseries to attract broader audience.” Read more.
