I participated in a Radio Survey last month. I was happy to participate and have some influence in media. But the CRTC hearings continue on the future of Canadian content on our satellite and cable.
There are a few good ones for old f@rts my age, and many have been syndicated, like Little Mosque and The Border, but many more geared towards younger people.
CBC
CBC's The National continues to be my favourite news. We have given up getting any regional TV news. Just isn't worth it to the broadcasters, apparently. Most news is derived from Toronto sources, which really doesn't grab me. We read local papers, and hope for the best.
The Fifth Estate - hard hitting news for consumers. Great job.
The Border -great show about Canada and international relations. It is less about human relations and more about politics and illegal border activities.
Battle of the Blades - huge hit! Hockey players do pairs dancing with the pros.
The Rick Mercer Report (CBC)- Fabulous! I love this show. The humour around politics is witty and intense. He is on Facebook, and YouTube.
Some teachers are using Little Mosque on the Prairie (CBC) to teach Islamic studies in classrooms (really!). A bit flaky, and little actual curriculum content. It is losing momentum, and to my mind, the plot more like weak tea, and the jokes peurile.
Global
All US shows: House, 90210, Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, Melrose Place.
Entertainment Tonight (ET), has a Canadian segment. (A bit fluffly for me!)
Project Runway - well, models competing? Dunno. But it is the Canadain alternative to America's Next Top Model.
CTV
So You Think You Can Dance Canada - this was fun, and garnered a lot of attention.
Their regular show are bought from the US: CSI, American Idol, Criminal Minds. Access Hollywood (like ET), Law and Order, Dancing With the Stars, Desperate Housewives.
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Monday, 23 November 2009
Thursday, 19 November 2009
CRTC Hearings
My adult children (24, 26, 30 yrs.) are out and about for many reasons. We spend big bucks to keep entertained at home. It is a choice.
Yet, TV is not geared for us, with specific interests. Programming is geared toward younger people.
I just hope that the CRTC hearing result in us choosing a menu of satellite stations, rather than the mix we are forced to package now.
Will CRTC hearings deliver more deregulation? | NDP
16 Nov 2009 ... OTTAWA –Canada's cultural sector is being poorly represented by the endless rounds of CRTC hearings, says New Democrat Critic for Culture
Local programming dying, CTV tells CRTC hearing - thestar.com
20 Nov 2009 ... Canadian broadcasters argued today that local TV is threatened unless the federal government intervenes in the current TV regime.
CRTC hearing on media landscape begins - 3 days ago
The current hearings will hopefully "set the course" for the future of Canada's troubled TV industry, Mr. Fecan said
The CRTC also governs the Internet. Read this interesting post on a recent media release.
The CRTC also governs the Internet. Read this interesting post on a recent media release.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
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