The other day, somebody asked me what I thought about shomi. First thing that popped into my head: that sexy Showcase series starring Rachael Crawford that aired a decade ago. No, that was called Show Me Yours. Maybe they were just wishing me a Happy New Year. (Shana Tova?) Then it clicked. That new Shaw/Rogers
Simone. Just as beautiful in person Hannah Simone is such a pro. Always relaxed and friendly at TCA press tour events, the former MuchMusic VJ was one of several New Girl cast mates–including Zooey Deschanel–who cheerfully took part in impromptu interview sessions earlier this month at the TCA press tour in Pasadena.You can read more about
For the past month I’ve been joining Arlene Byson on SiriusXM’s “Canada Talks” for a weekly chat about what’s new in television. This Monday, Arlene (right) wondered if groundbreaking shows such as Breaking Bad are chipping away at broadcast network ratings.There is no doubt that Walter White and Company have had an impact. One look at
One thing I like about New Girl is the show isn’t afraid to just boldly go there. Case in point was last week’s episode, where Jess (Zooey DesChanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson) finally “do it.”Often, on a romantic sitcom, that equals Jump The Shark time. Shouldn’t they have held out until Season Five? Where does
Why the guy from UPS thinks I’m Rupert Murdoch The 2012-13 primetime network television season officially begins Monday, right after Sunday’s Emmy Awards.My UPS and FedEx delivery guys already know that. They’ve been bringing boxes, padded envelopes and other mailers to my door non-stop since the start of the month.This is the time of year
Meriwether (right) with showrunners Jake Kasdan and Peter Chernin New Girl started strong when it began last fall, with adorkable Zooey Deschanel becoming everybody’s instant crush. Ratings have sliped a bit in the States, but seem to be holding steady in Canada heading into tonight’s season finale (9/8c on Fox and City).For me the reason
Working opposite New Girl sensation Zooey Deschanel has been a treat, says Hannah Simone. “She will run lines with you all day long,” reports the former MuchMusic VJ and Ryerson RTA grad. “She has such positive energy—we’re so lucky on this show.” Simone has plenty of positive energy all her own. I spoke with the
It’s that time of year again–time for all the zany promotional packages to pile up on the front door.A new TV season means more promotional ballyhoo, especially from the folks at Fox. Arriving this week: packages promoting new Fox series Terra Nova and New Girl.Terra Nova is the sci-fi dino-drama executive produced by Steven Spielberg,