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In the news: Call for revolt against Shaw

February 8, 2007 Diane Wild

From the Georgia Straight:

Activist calls for revolt against cut to TV fund
“A Vancouver community-media producer is urging consumers to withhold part of their fees to Shaw Communications Inc. Sid Chow Tan, coproducer of EarthSeen and Saltwater City Television, told the Georgia Straight that this might help persuade the Calgary-based cable giant to resume its contributions to the Canadian Television Fund.”

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In the news: Robson Arms returns

February 8, 2007 Diane Wild

From Dana Gee of the Vancouver Province:

New slot lets us heed call to Arms: Better scheduling bodes well for quirky comedy
“I think we’ve taken a huge leap forward,” says [creator Susin] Nielsen. “I was really proud of Season 1, but this season is even better. You know the characters better. The actors know the characters better. It has all come together.”
Stars come out to play for show’s new season
“Others in guest spots include the likes of SCTV alum Joe Flaherty, musicians Jann Arden and Colin James, Corner Gas star Nancy Robertson, former MP Svend Robinson and Patrick McKenna of Red Green fame. Even local media types, like Terry David Mulligan and the daytime talk-show duo of Fiona Forbes and Michael Eckford, get a bit of camera time.”

From Now Magazine:

Neilsen rates (see 3rd item)
“Leslie Nielsen moves into the Robson Arms apartment complex for its second season.”

Little Mosque on the Prairie

In the news: Little Mosque goes for laughs, understanding

February 8, 2007 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From the Detroit Free Press via Popmatters:

Canadian sitcom shows Muslims can take a joke
“Zarqa Nawaz had a simple plan for trying to bridge the cultural gap between Muslims and non-Muslims: Generate laughs first. Then maybe a little understanding will follow.”

Little Mosque on the Prairie, Rick Mercer Report

In the news: Canadian spin-offs ’shameful’

February 8, 2007 Diane Wild

From The Gateway (the student newspaper of the University of Alberta):

Deal me out, Canada
“We need to stop trying to keep up with the Jones’ in regards to television. Canadian entertainment industries may not have the capital to produce first-rate shows, but re-branding American atrocities to give â€œthe little guy,â€ a chance to strike it rich or gain national fame for six months isn’t something we should be proud of.”

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In the news: Rent-a-Goalie season two, webisodes in production

February 7, 2007 Diane Wild

From Channel Canada:

Production begins on season two of Rent-a-Goalie
“Rent-A-Goalie has been enthusiastically received by Showcase viewers and we’re thrilled that we’ve been able to increase our order from 8 to 10 new episodes this season,” says Tara Ellis, Vice-President of Content for Showcase. “And of course, we’re so proud of Chris Bolton’s ACTRA award nomination â€“ no small feat in such a competitive category.”