They can probably start measuring Moira’s head for a new tiara. As announced Tuesday in Los Angeles, the CBC comedy Schitt’s Creek scored 15 Emmy nominations, a record haul for a Canadian produced comedy. The series, which bowed out after a sixth and final season, earned all but one of the 16 nominations showered on
It’s a story as old as movies and television themselves: if you want a messed up adult, make sure they start life as a child star. “Showbiz Kids” is the latest proof. The documentary, airing now on HBO and Crave, features several contemporary actors and actresses who started off as young players in TV and
There was wisdom to be heard Tuesday during the Banff Media Festival’s virtual press session with the cast and creators of HBO’s Avenue 5. There has to be on any occasion where creator and writer Armando Iannucci is part of the mix. Asked to give tips to those looking to get started in the TV
Two weeks after the murder of George Floyd, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver raged against military-style police tactics in the face of peaceful protests. “If police are trying to convince the public they’re not guilty of displaying excessive force,” says Oliver in the above clip, “it’s probably not a good idea to repeatedly display
MON., JUNE 1 Iconic: TLC (The CW). Jordin Sparks hosts this salute to the female music group TLC. Four contemporary artists will be showcased from home covering TLC’s greatest hits. Surviving bandmembers will then select one to perform a final number. Based on a Korean TV format. TUES., JUNE 2 Dirty John: The Betty Broderick
It;s true: many TV favourites did not wrap up before COVID-19 shuttered studios and shut down productions. The finales for both The Voice and American Idol are, like NHL and NBA playoff schedules, going to be updated later. Scripted shows such as Mom and Young Sheldon and S.W.A.T. and Bull may just air what they’ve
Well, we got through another month. Hell, these guys were in isolation for six seasons. Here’s how to get through the next 30 days: Wednesday, April 1 Diggstown (CBC) Season and, judging by the ratings, likely series finale. Big Brother Canada (Global). Due to COVID-19, this eighth edition of the ultimate isolation reality show is
TV viewers have been asking one question ever since this frightening pandemic took over: WWLDD? As in “What Would Larry David Do?” The 10th season of his partially-improvised comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm is winding down already (the final new episode airs Sunday). I’m recommending it as my fifth Pandemic Programming Pick. If you haven’t