In the news: Canadian TV writer interview

Debbie at BlogTO talks to TV writer and blogger Denis McGrath:

Dead Things ON Sticks: Denis McGrath
“The shows that people actually like — Corner Gas, Trailer Park Boys — those are shows where the writers have enough power to influence and fight for their vision.”

In the news: Debbie Travis

Martin Patriquin of Macleans talks to Debbie Travis of From the Ground Up:

Clear the track, Travis is back
“The ebullient and bright-eyed 49-year-old British-born former model has made herself into a multi-million-dollar brand selling books, paints, furnishings and starring in three highly successful television series — including the reality TV series From The Ground Up, the second season of which just debuted on Global. The production house she and her husband run, Whalley-Abbey Media, has also recently inked a 65-episode deal to produce Buy Me, a real-estate themed reality TV show in the U.S.”

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Michael Valpy of the Globe and Mail recounts the sale of CBC props:

Guess who was first in line for the throne?
“It also makes sense that when the CBC began selling off more than 50 years worth of props, costumes and set designs last month, first in line to buy the throne was the Royal Canadian Air Farce. The Queen, who makes regular appearances on Air Farce courtesy of actress Luba Goy, can’t sit on a kitchen chair.”

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Ilona Beiks of Playback talks about upcoming series from Movie Central/The Movie Network:

MC and TMN shoot two new series
“Movie Central and The Movie Network are touting a robust summer schedule of Canadian production, including two new drama series )ZOS: Zone of Separation and The Weight) and a fourth cycle of ReGenesis.”

Addi Stewart interviews this week’s departing contestant of Canada’s Next Top Model:

The Models: Losing Doesn’t Mean You’re Ugly’
“I think that Cori has a very good chance of winning because she’s done so well so far in the competition. She is also very personable and sweet. I think that she’s got the whole package!”