One of the things that sets Canada’s Got Talent apart from other audition-style TV shows is that it’s not just about singing. Sure, you hear some exceptional voices, in a variety of genres and acts from all across the country, but you also discover that a great gymnastic routine, a stand-up comedy routine or even a spin
Okay, I admit it — I’m liking this new Canada’s Got Talent way more than I thought I might. The level of talent this spring is truly impressive. Take Tuesday’s Golden Buzzer winner, 49-year-old Jeanick Fournier from Chicoutimi, QC. Mom to two adopted boys living with Downs Syndrome, the palliative care attendant took the stage
The second episode of Canada’s Got Talent saw more talented performers get voted on to the next round, including another Golden Ticket winner. That was the Vancouver troupe of Hip Hop dancers named GRVMNT. Judge Kardinal Offishall loved that they were out to prove that Hip Hop was more than just a side act. Fellow
Tuesday was the premiere of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv. It’s been ten years since the last time Rogers brought this series north with a Canadian panel of judges (including, back then, Martin Short). This new spinoff features a familiar face on the judges panel — Howie Mandel — plus Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus and
Court is be back in session with the return of the original Law & Order. The series upon which executive producer Dick Wolf built an empire is back after a 20 year run (1990-2010) and then being “paused” for over a decade. In Canada, it joins the Citytv schedule on Thursday nights, throwing City to the
It was so nice of Citytv and Rogers to send red roses and candles and coasters and romantic paraphernalia to celebrate my daughter Katie and her fiancé Mo getting engaged this weekend. Oh, wait – no, this is to promote Bachelor in Paradise Canada, premiering tonight over two hours starting at 8 pm ET on
The return of Canada’s Got Talent, six hours of Dick Wolf drama imports and the launch of Bachelor in Paradise Canada were all among the headlines at Tuesday’s Rogers Sports and Media virtual Upfront presentation to advertisers. This is a busy week in Canadian television. I had to interrupt my screening of the Rogers Sports
“Is regular network TV programming dead? These four Canadian broadcast execs say no, it’s evolving.” That’s the headline to a feature I wrote appearing in Saturday’s Toronto Star. Read the full story here if you’re a subscriber or, better yet, buy a copy. People have been writing the network TV obit for years. Tina Fey