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Canadian puppeteer and theatre artist Adam Francis Proulx is bringing his latest creation, "Ferry Tale!," to the 2025 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. This cinematic puppet love story, based on a true 1933 event from Proulx's hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, tells the tale of a couple separated by the Canada-U.S. border who ride a ferry daily to be together, eventually catching Hollywood's attention. "Ferry Tale!" is performed by Proulx under his company, The Pucking Fuppet Company, and blends puppetry, cinema, history, romance, and theatrical magic. Adam Francis Proulx is known for his innovative solo shows such as "The Family Crow: A Murder Mystery," "Baker's Dozen: 12 Angry Puppets," and "Emilio's A Million Chameleons." His work has toured extensively across North America, earning critical acclaim and awards like Best Solo Show at the Montreal Fringe and Best Original Script at the Orlando Fringe. Beyond his original productions, Proulx has performed in the first Canadian casts of "Avenue Q" and "Disney's Frozen," and has collaborated with institutions like Neptune Theatre, Tarragon Theatre, and Walt Disney World Entertainment. He also appears as Fuzz the hamster on the Canadian Screen Award-winning "The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy" on Family Jr., contributing as both performer and writer. Audiences can catch Ferry Tale! at the Silver Venue during the Orlando Fringe Festival on the following dates: May 15 at 6:35 PM May 17 at 3:35 PM May 18 at 6:15 PM May 21 at 6:30 PM May 22 at 8:50 PM May 24 at 6:45 PM May 25 at 1:55 PM Tickets are priced at $15, and the show is suitable for audiences aged 7 and up. OrlandoFringe.org
On this episode of Face2Face, David Peck sits down with legendary filmmaker David Cronenberg and acclaimed costume designer Anne Dixon to explore their haunting new film The Shrouds. We dive into grief, storytelling, and the power of collaboration—from Dixon's sculptural approach to costume design to Cronenberg's reflections on love, loss, and existentialism. It's a layered, philosophical conversation about death, creativity, and connection—and one that turns costume and character into deeply human art forms.Synopsis:In The Shrouds, visionary filmmaker David Cronenberg delivers one of his most personal and provocative works to date. The film follows Karsh (Vincent Cassel), a grieving tech entrepreneur who, after the death of his wife Becca (Diane Kruger), develops GraveTech—a revolutionary system that allows mourners to monitor the real-time decomposition of their loved ones via high-tech burial shrouds and smartphone apps.Set in a near-future Toronto, the narrative unfolds as Karsh's creation becomes the center of controversy and intrigue. When several graves, including Becca's, are vandalized, Karsh embarks on a journey to uncover the perpetrators, delving into a web of conspiracies that blur the lines between technology, grief, and obsession. Drawing inspiration from Cronenberg's own experience with loss, The Shrouds is a meditation on mourning, the human desire for connection beyond death, and the unsettling intersections of technology and emotion. With its haunting visuals, a synth-heavy score by longtime collaborator Howard Shore, and a narrative that challenges perceptions of reality and memory, the film stands as a testament to Cronenberg's enduring exploration of the human condition.David Cronenberg is one of Canada's most influential and daring filmmakers, renowned for pushing the boundaries of cinema. Often dubbed the “Baron of Blood,” his work explores the dark intersections of technology, the body, and psychological trauma. From cult classics like Videodrome and The Fly to award-winning dramas like A History of Violence and Eastern Promises, Cronenberg has consistently challenged audiences with his provocative storytelling and signature style. With The Shrouds, he turns inward, crafting a deeply personal meditation on grief and connection, once again proving that he remains one of cinema's most fearless auteurs.Anne Dixon is a celebrated costume designer whose work spans film, television, opera, and dance, bringing characters to life through meticulous research and a deep understanding of visual storytelling. Her recent collaboration with Viggo Mortensen on The Dead Don't Hurt showcases her commitment to authenticity, as she recreated 19th-century attire with precision, even commissioning traditional ceinture fléchée belts from Quebec artisans to reflect the film's French-Canadian roots.Dixon's diverse portfolio includes projects like The Song of Names, Falling, and Anne with an E, earning her accolades such as the CAFTCAD Award and multiple Canadian Screen Award nominations. Her designs are known for their emotional depth and historical accuracy, making her a sought-after talent in the industry.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face.For more information about David Peck please visit his site here.With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this weeks' show we aren't going back to Cali but Aspen via Rhode Island with Lloyd Christmas, Harry Dunne and our special guest, Canadian Screen Award nominated actor Ann Pirvu. After all these years is Dumb and Dumber still funny? and can you shoehorn a Dumb and Dumber reference into a TV show about Polyamory? Ann Pirvu is a Canadian actor and producer who is currently nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for her work on the Poly is the New Monogamy TV series. You can find Poly though Prime Video with a trial of Hollywood Suite or on TUBI. You can check out Ann (with no E IYKYK) on Instagram Twitter Talk to Us Goose www.howdyoulikethatmovie.com
My guest today is Theresa Tovalinkedin.com/in/theresa-tova-33139a20https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0869797/Theresa or as her friends know her, Tova, is an award-winning Canadian actress, singer, and playwright. With several nominations to boot. Including a Gemini Award nomination for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for her role as Marge Atherton in TV series E.N.G., a Canadian Screen Award nomination for her work in For the Record, and two Dora award nominations for her portrayal of Mrs. Van Daan in the Diary of Anne Frank. Her play Still the Night, based on her mothers experiences surviving the holocaust, and which she also starred in, won several Dora Mavor Moore Awards and was a shortlisted finalist for the Governor General's Award for English-language drama. Tova tours internationally headlining major festivals in Amsterdam, Argentina, Germany, Poland, and New York. And Her three CD's of Yiddish Jazz have won rave reviews. As an arts activist Tova served as President of ACTRA Toronto, and continues to serve as Treasurer of ACTRA National. She co-chairs the Association of Acting Coaches and Educators, and The Entertainment Industry Coalition. Tova is a recipient of the Cliff Pilkey Labour Activist Award, the 2025 King Charles lll Coronation Medal and is the 2025 Cayle Chernin Woman of the year.Tova shared some of her experiences growing up in the shadow of a holocaust survivor, and how that played out in her acting. Her passion for advocating for women and children's rights in the entertainment industry is palpable and honorable.
Host Sarah Burke catches up with Alicia Chirrey, the Series Producer of Dragon's Den. They discuss Alicia's journey from intern to series producer, the evolution of female entrepreneursip on the show, and the inspiring stories of resilience from Canadians. Alicia shares insights into the casting process for the upcoming 20th season, the role of the 'Dragons', and the importance of supporting Canadian businesses. More About Alicia Chirrey: As Series Producer of Dragons' Den, Alicia oversees all content-related aspects of the production, from casting and creative direction to ensuring each episode delivers a dynamic mix of inspiring stories, bold entrepreneurs, Dragon fire, and big innovation. With a specialization in unscripted studio television, she has crafted a dynamic career shaping compelling narratives and high-stakes entertainment. Over the course of more than a decade on Dragons' Den, Alicia has played a pivotal role in bringing to life the stories of Canada's most ambitious entrepreneurs. With the show entering its 20th anniversary season, Alicia is leading the charge with a patriotic "Canada-strong" theme that celebrates the nation's entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. Alicia's career spans multiple high-profile roles in Canadian television. She previously served as Casting Producer for Family Feud Canada, where she curated a diverse and engaging group of contestants for the beloved game show. Her experience also includes working as Script Coordinator for the Royal Canadian Air Farce New Year's Eve Special, as well as Talent Assistant on some of Canada's most prestigious live award shows, including the Junos, Canadian Screen Awards, and Canada's Walk of Fame. Watch out for Season 20 this fall on CBC! https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/ Women in Media Listeners get 41% off at Cozy Earth! https://cozyearth.com/discount/WOMENINMEDIA Women in Media Listeners Get 15% off at Stand! https://www.standshoes.com/discount/WOMENINMEDIA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My guest this episode is an executive producer who helped guide Schitt's Creek to a canoe full of Emmy and CSA awards. He's currently one of the executive producers on another wonderful sitcom, Son of a Critch, shockingly ignored -- nomination wise -- at this year's Canadian Screen Awards.Yes, it is Andrew Barnsley and he's just back from France where he attended Series Mania, an industry marketplace where stakeholders gather to discuss where this crazy business is all heading. These are challenging times not just for Canadian media companies but also studios trying to sell shows. Are half hours dead? Does Rogers have any money for scripted fare after that $11 billion NHL deal; and will a wall be built around the US market in this scary new age of tariffs? As Andrew said just before we started recording, “It's a great time to be alive, right?” As president of the Toronto Film School, Barnsley also talks about the challenges facing students keen on becoming the next generation of Canadian storytellers. Listen and learn!
“They want your immigrant voice — they don't want to hear about me just growing up, even though that's the truth, right? And then I realized I could clearly make a living just performing for my people.” Keith Pedro is a renowned Canadian comedian who has garnered worldwide acclaim through his captivating live performances. In 2022, he was honored with a Juno Award nomination for his Comedy Album, "TRILLIPINO," in the category of Comedy Album of the Year. He has made a name for himself as one of the standout performers on "Roast Battle Canada," earning a Canadian Screen Award nomination for his work on the show. Keith has been recognized by Complex as one of the top Canadian comedians in the industry. His stand-up comedy has been showcased on Kevin Hart's LOL Network, and has made numerous appearances on television, including MTV, CBC, FuseTV, and more. Keith is a regular performer at the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival and the CBC Halifax and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals. He has also made notable appearances on the hit TV show "Degrassi the Next Generation." Keith's dynamic and versatile comedy style ranges from crowd work to relatable written material, and his live performances are not to be missed. LEARN MORE keithpedro.com/ instagram.com/keithpedro youtube.com/user/keithpedrocomedy tiktok.com/@keith.pedro open.spotify.com/artist/6nDuqILZ3e43OB3Q1sGul9 This conversation was hosted by FrieMMd of the Pod Lisa Angulo Reid —sharing conversations with Filipino and Asian American changemakers. Lisa also happens to be the Co-Founder & CEO of Dear Flor - the first infused gummy with classic Filipino flavors. Learn more @ DearFlor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
https://www.spencercreaghan.comInstagram ImdbSpencer Creaghan Bio: Spencer Creaghan is a multi-award-winning composer known for his evocative scores in film, television, and video games. His recent work includes the hit SYFY series SURREALESTATE, the surrealist co-score for the Sci-Fi short SPACEMAN, which earned him a Hollywood Music in Media Award in 2024, and a Canadian Screen Award nomination for his score for MOTHERLY. He also scored QUICKENING and I DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE, both of which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. His credits span AMC+'s SLASHER: RIPPER, BLACK WATER, HOT WHEELS RACERVERSE, and original songs for My Little Pony: Make Your Mark on Netflix. Spencer's music has been featured at prestigious festivals like TIFF, Cannes, and Sundance and aired on networks such as SYFY, CTV, NBC, and Netflix. His unique approach combines classical orchestration, pop, rock, folk traditions, and field recordings to create immersive soundtracks that serve as a character in the story. With over 150 scored projects and numerous awards, including 13 SOCAN A/V Composer Awards before 30, Spencer's career continues to rise. Outside of film and TV, he arranges orchestral pieces for symphonic metal acts and has contributed to video games like Ubisoft's TOM CLANCY: SHADOWBREAK. He lives in Guelph, Ontario, and enjoys exploring folklore, fantasy literature, and nature.About SYFY's SurrealEstate Season 3 SurrealEstate, which debuted in July 2021 and aired Season 2 in fall 2023, follows real estate agent Luke Roman (played by Wynonna Earp‘s Tim Rozon) and an elite team of specialists that handle the cases no one else can: haunted and possessed houses that literally scare would-be buyers away. Researching, investigating and “fixing” the things that go bump in the night, the team works to create closure — and facilitate closings — even as they struggle with demons of their own. In Season 3, which is set three years after the events of Season 2, real estate agents Luke, Susan and their team continue to help clients buy and sell “metaphysically engaged” properties (aka haunted houses), even as “Luke is stalked by an old, demonic childhood nemesis who threatens him and everyone he cares about… dead or alive.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.
Christian Zyp interviews Nik Sexton (director/writer) and Sean Dalton (actor) about the film SKEET. You can see it at the Metro Cinema Sat April 19th, 2025 at 3:30 pm. Nik Sexton will be in attendance for a Q&A after this screening.SKEET follows Billy Skinner (Sean Dalton) after being recently released from prison. He returns to his transformed low-income neighbourhood and finds that assimilating is more difficult that he thought. BIlly has to negotiate a strained relationship with his mother and a son he left behind. The neighborhood has changed and so has Billy. Struggling to overcome his dark past, Billy forges an unexpected bond with Mo (Jay Abdo), a compassionate Syrian immigrant determined to build a better life for his family. Sean Dalton received a nomination for Performance in a Leading Role, Dram at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards for his portrayal of Billy Skinner.Facebook @skeet-themovieInstagram @skeet_themovie
Host Sarah Burke and journalist Karen S. Pugliese sit down in Chicago's Midway airport to test out some new mini mics and discuss the state of media, journalism & podcasting after attending the Podcast Movement Evolutions conference and speaking on a panel about opportunities in Canadian podcasting. Karyn shares her journey in journalism, highlighting her experiences in both broadcasting and podcasting. She speaks about her early work on the podcast, The Disappearance of Natasha Lynn Star, which garnered significant attention. They also discuss the challenges faced by women in media, including the impact of Rachel Gilmore's experience having an election fact-checking segment dropped due to "bandwidth." Karen emphasizes the need for media to support journalists and hold mainstream media accountable. More about Karyn S. Pugliese: Karyn Pugliese, also known as Pabàmàdiz— has worked as an investigative journalist, media executive, and press freedom advocate. Her 20-year career includes roles at Canada's National Observer (CNO), managing editor of CBC's Investigative Unit, and five years as a visiting professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. But she's probably best known for her time on Parliament Hill and her seven-year tenure as Executive Director of News and Current Affairs at APTN, where she oversaw the network's news division. She launched her first series of podcasts at APTN, and oversaw production of the award-winning podcast The Salmon People at CNO. Her own series, canadaLANDBACK, was nominated twice for Digital publishing awards, and she contributed to the award-winning series The Pretendians in her recent role as the editor-in-chief at a Canadian podcasting network. She is currently a co-host of the Podcast Auntie Up! Karyn's work has been celebrated with honours like the Hyman Solomon Award for Public Policy Journalism, the Canadian Screen Awards, and the Canadian Association of Journalism Awards. She's also a Martin Wise Goodman Canadian Nieman Fellow from Harvard University. Listen: https://www.aptnnews.ca/the-disappearance-of-natasha-lynn-starr/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/auntie-up/id1592723511 https://www.nationalobserver.com/podcast/salmon-people Follow Karyn on Substack: https://karynpugliese.substack.com/p/we-need-to-talk-about-rachel Women in Media Listeners get 41% off at Cozy Earth! https://cozyearth.com/discount/WOMENINMEDIA Women in Media Listeners Get 15% off at Stand! https://www.standshoes.com/discount/WOMENINMEDIA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Canadian Screen Awards announced their nominations for the June 1st gala with Universal Language leading the pack with 13 nominations. Jeff Bulmer, one half of the Classic Movies Live podcast, joins the show as the guys try to predict who will be nominated and then react to actual films that made the cut.See the Letterboxd list that Jeff made that features all of the nominated films. Check out some of our Canadian Screen Award reviews from this past year, Darkest Miriam, Paying For It, Rumours, Shepherds, The Apprentice, Universal Language and Young Werther.Check out new reviews from Contrazoompod.com including Wolf Man, The Penguin Lessons and Julie Keeps Quiet.Follow Classic Movies Live on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Contra Zoom on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky.Check out more great Contra Zoom content on That Shelf!Listen to Contra Zoom on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Overcast, Breaker and more!Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information, visit contrazoompod.com.Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
The Best Hang discuss the Canadian Screen Award nomination for “St. Bulges Day” in the Best Comedy Special category. Then they dive into the magic of live theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's column, our film reviewer Carsten Knox tells us about a few movies opening in cinemas, including Death Of A Unicorn starring Paul Rudd, and The Penguin Lessons starring Steve Coogan. Plus, the nominations are in for this year's Canadian Screen Awards.
He's no stranger to the spotlight... but he is new to acting. So, how did the former drummer of the Trews end up with a lead role in Nik Sexton's new film Skeet... picking up a Canadian Screen Award nomination for best lead performance? It's a story you have to hear from Sean Dalton himself. (Krissy Holmes with Sean Dalton)
On today's show, Registered Nurse Travis Nightingale breaks down Why good sleep is the health boost you're missing out on. Three AMI-tv series have been nominated for Canadian Screen Awards. The awards will be handed out during the last weekend of May. Greg David shares the exciting details. Discover how parents and non-parents can refine their wellness journey by focusing on three major areas, with Lucia Bellafante. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca
On the Saturday March 8, 2025 edition of “The Richard Crouse Show” we'll meet Paul Sun-Hyung Lee. You know the Canadian Screen Award winner as family patriarch Appa on “Kim's Convenience,” and as Inspector Albert Choi, the new head of Station House No 4, on “Murdoch Mysteries” and as Captain Captain Carson Teva on the Star War series “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Ahsoka.” Today we'll talk about all that and his new film “Night of the Zoopocalypse,” a new animated adventure now playing in theatres, a space virus turns the animals at Colepepper Zoo into gummi-bear looking zombies. As an animal apocalypse develops, a timber wolf and a mountain lion search for a cure and a way to stop Bunny Zero, leader of the mutants. Then, we'll meet British actor Lucien Laviscount, star of “Emily in Paris” and the new rom com “This Time Next Year.” It's the story of two Londoners, Quinn and Minnie who meet by chance and realize they were born in the same hospital on the same day, a minute apart, but their lives have gone in different directions since that day
He is “The Man for All Seasons”.Name the sport and Rod Black has more than likely called the game.For 40 years, the award-winning broadcaster has had a front row seat and provided a soundtrack to many of Canada's greatest sports moments.From his early days as a young reporter at CKY TV in Winnipeg to his network commitments as a host and play by play announcer with CTV and TSN, Black has done it all. From NHL hockey to the NBA, Major League Baseball to the NFL and CFL, PGA & LPGA golf, World Championship boxing, ATP and WTA tennis, international figure skating, Indy Car and Formula One auto racing, the Masters, the Kentucky Derby, World Cup Soccer, speedskating, cycling, Canadian & USA college sports and of course both the Summer and Winter Olympics where Black not only hosted prime time shows in 1992 and1994 but also called several historic gold medals in 2010 and 2012.A consummate professional who displays passion and excitement in all that he does, Black is a nine time Canadian Screen Award & Gemini nominee. In 2005, Rod received the Sports Media Canada award for Most Outstanding Broadcaster.Inducted into the media wing of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, Black's broadcasting abilities are not limited to the sports world. The ultra-adaptable announcer is a popular guest speaker, a voice and film actor, an author, and the former co-host of Canada AM-Canada's most-watched national morning show.Despite his chaotic work schedule Rod still has found time to lend his voice and donate his time to a great number of Canadian charities – Special Olympics, Sick Kids Hospital, Childrens Aid Foundation, Easter Seals, United Way, Right to Play, Pro Action Cops and Kids, Kids Help Phone, Canadian Cancer Society, CNIB, CAMH, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and many more.An honorary spokesperson and ambassador for Plan Canada, Rod has received the Queen's medallion and Diamond Jubilee medal for volunteerism.When asked what his favorite moment has been in his acclaimed career, Rod pauses and says, “The next one. Truly, I absolutely love every memory, but I also wake up every day knowing that there are new great memories to discover. That is what sport teaches us. To enjoy the moments and create new ones. Learn all the lessons from these games – good and bad - and hopefully adapt them into our day to day lives. Nothing can do that like sport.”#rodblack #mediapersonality #playbyplayannouncer #chrispomay #livewithcdp #barrycullenchevrolet #cebl #scarboroughshootingstarshttps://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomayhttps://www.barrycullen.com/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596...
Andrew Barnsley is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning Executive Producer based in Toronto and Los Angeles. A six-time Canadian Screen Award winner, he has produced acclaimed series such as Schitt's Creek, Son of a Critch, JANN, and Kids in the Hall. With a career spanning comedy, documentary, and drama, Andrew has played a key role in shaping Canadian television. He is also the President of Toronto Film School and an active member of industry organizations, including the Producers Guild of America. He holds degrees from Ryerson University, York University, and St. Thomas University. https://www.torontofilmschool.ca/ https://project10.ca/ @rabarnsley Connect with your host Kaia all Alexander: https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/ https://twitter.com/thisiskaia Produced by Stuart W. Volkow P.G.A. Get career training and a free ebook “How to Pitch Anything in 1 Min.” at www.EntertainmentBusinessLeague.com 0:09 Welcome to Hollywood Wolfpack 10:10 Building Momentum in Your Career 21:37 The Importance of Vulnerability 25:19 Genuine Connections in the Industry 36:15 Evolution of Comedy in Television 40:31 The Heart of Comedy Pitches Summary In this episode of Hollywood Wolfpack, Kaia converses with Andrew Barnsley, an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning executive producer renowned for his influential work in television, particularly with shows like Schitt's Creek, Son of a Critch, and Kids in the Hall. Andrew brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the conversation, offering valuable insights into the landscape of comedy and storytelling within the entertainment industry. His journey began in a small town in Alberta, Canada, and evolved into a significant career that spans multiple genres including drama, documentary, and comedy. Kaia goes deep into Andrew's early inspirations and how his entrepreneurial spirit and love for comedy shaped his path in the entertainment business. He candidly shares how he found himself drawn to television production without a clear roadmap, navigating through various challenges with a mindset focused on creating opportunities. Andrew reflects on key moments in his career that led to breakthrough successes, emphasizing the importance of resilience in an industry filled with rejection and competition. His perspective reveals how embracing discomfort and learning from failures can catalyze growth and evolution within one's career. Andrew discusses the intricacies of developing successful comedy that transcends cultural boundaries, shedding light on the evolution of comedic storytelling over the past few decades. He points out that today's successful comedies often rely less on traditional joke formulas and more on character-driven narratives that resonate on a universal level. This shift is exemplified in shows like Schitt's Creek, which reached a global audience and fostered conversations about important social topics through humor. We also explore the significance of mentorship in Andrew's life, as he discusses the relationships he has cultivated throughout his career. He stresses the value of building genuine connections rather than engaging in conventional networking, offering advice to aspiring professionals on how to find their own "wolf packs" in the industry. This focus on community and collaboration highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive peers and mentors who can provide guidance and encouragement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the most renowned improv artists today best recognized from his 20 seasons as one of the stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Colin currently tours the country with his two acclaimed shows – Asking For Trouble with Brad Sherwood. Colin & Brad had the honor of headlining at the White House Correspondent's Dinner. And then there is Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis with Master Hypnotist Asad which also tours after completing a successful Off-Broadway run. In addition, Colin can be seen starring in the feature films – Hey, Viktor!, a Canadian mockumentary and Villians Inc. Colin was a regular for nine years on the British version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Colin also finds to time reprise his role as private investigator Ralph Fellows in the Canadian mystery/crime drama The Murdoch Mysteries which airs on the Ovation Channel in the U.S. Other notable appearances include Amazon's LOL: Last One Laughing Canada where Colin took home first prize in the competitive series and a cameo role in the Kids In The Hall special which also aired on Amazon. Previously, Colin co-starred in CBC's TV movie A Christmas Letter, the theatrical film Boys vs. Girls opposite Kevin McDonald and was a featured in the documentary Act Social about the healing potential of applied improvisation. And last year, Colin received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Lead Performance for his role in the webcast Mass Hysterical: A Comedic Cantata. Colin also authored Not Quite the Classics, published by Viking Books where he takes the first and last lines from familiar classics and reimagines everything in between, taking the reader in bizarre and hilarious new directions. In 2018, Colin was honored alongside comedienne Andrea Martin with the inaugural recipients of Canada's John Candy Award for Excellence in Comedy. An alumnus of Toronto's famous Second City troupe and life-long resident of Canada, he and his wife, actress and comedian, Debra McGrath, enjoy performing their own improv shows throughout the Canada. They are proud parents of their daughter Kinley who is transgender and have become supporters of Welcome Friend Association's Rainbow Camp which provides for LBGTQ teens.
Erika Prevost is a Japanese-Canadian actor to watch celebrated for her dynamic performances in film, television, and dance. She first rose to prominence as Sloane on the multi-award-winning teen dance drama The Next Step, where she showcased her extensive dance background, including training in Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, and Ballroom. Her early career also featured performances on NBC's The Voice, the Just for Laughs Gala, and the Pan Am Games Opening Ceremony, establishing her as a multifaceted talent. Erika discovered her passion for acting after being cast in the horror feature Polaroid starring alongside Riverdale's Madelaine Petsch. Other work has included a series regular role as Brianna Bradley in Netflix and USA Network's Dare Me. One of Erika's first major roles was in Prime Video's feature film An Autumn Romance. She has since made her mark with standout performances in Sony's Party of Five, Lionsgate's Step Up All In, Starz's American Gods, and Universal Pictures' Bring It On: Cheer or Die. Erika's lead role in Lifetime's Saying Yes to Christmas earned her consideration for a Canadian Screen Award. Her previous work also includes a memorable turn in Amazon Studios' Emmy-nominated series The Boys where she portrayed the fierce and deadly Tala in season four, marking her first role as a Japanese-speaking character. This milestone reflects Erika's commitment to authentic and diverse storytelling. Currently, Erika stars as Patty Montclair-Ito in the new hit series Saint-Pierre airing now on CBC and CBC Gem. The drama follows Inspectors Donny Fitzpatrick (Allan Hawco) and Geneviève Archambault (Joséphine Jobert) as they uncover the dark underbelly of crime on a remote French archipelago. Erika's role as rookie officer Patty Montclair-Ito plays a key part in navigating the island's web of secrets, bringing depth and intrigue to the series. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)
Sponsored by Hello Salon Pro:Check out all the amazing products included in this month's box! Denman D4 9-Row Brush, Curl Cult Magic Spell, Dolly Potion and Enhance, Easy Dry Medium Towel, Small Wonder Shampoo & Conditioner, Keratin Complex KCEXPRESS, Cloud Haircare Weightless Nourishing Shampoo, Wet Brush Ceramic Speed Dry Brush, and Ouidad Moisture Lock™ Extreme Hold Gel. https://thetease.shop/products/hello-salon-pro-subscription-box Interview with Traci Loader:Traci Loader is a special makeup effects artist who has worked on productions like Infinity Pool, The Witch, and most recently, Nosferatu as Makeup Designer/Makeup Department Head, Directed by Robert Eggers. Traci's career started in 1992 when she was doing fashion commercials, work for TV stations and video B movies. However, Traci's big break came when she was working on The Witch and The Lighthouse, both directed by Robert Eggers. Traci's collaboration with Eggers on these productions landed her the position on Nosferatu, Traci's third feature with this director. Traci was not always aware that her passion for makeup would turn into a career. She attended school in a small program and a lot of her experience has come from self-teaching and repetition. Today, Traci's work is multifaceted, from beauty makeup to eerie and grimy special effects makeup as seen in Nosferatu. Traci has been recognized for her work in the past receiving a few Canadian Screen Award nominations and winning the CSA for Best Makeup in 2022 for her work on the film Night Raiders. However, her most prestigious nomination to date has come from her work on Nosferatu, as Traci and her team have been nominated for the Oscar for best makeup and hairstyling. This huge achievement is only one of the exciting things coming up for Traci as she is set to begin working on the set of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Links:https://www.traciloader.com/64322560ed-contenthttps://www.instagram.com/traciloader/ News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/these-hair-tips-from-hairtalk-will-help-your-clients-extensions-last-longer/ https://www.thetease.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cosmo-profs-upcoming-5th-annual-world-of-texture-virtual-event/ Rate The Look: Lana Condor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DF8VY_XS7dr/?img_index=1 Priya Shukla: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFp4GVpOfzE/?hl=en&img_index=1 Aweng Chuol: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFs6XrgxgkH/?hl=en&img_index=1 Lil Uzi Vert: https://www.instagram.com/uziawge/reel/DFokzK6MeTu/ Help Those Impacted By The California Fires:
Absurdist new comedy digital series DAY PLAYERS following the delusional world of struggling actors made its highly anticipated world premiere on Image Killer's YouTube channel on February 7th, 2025 Created by Reelworld Film Festival Trailblazer Award winner Farid Yazdani (MOONSHINE/SUITS), directed by Aref Mahabadi (BECAUSE ONE DAY), and written by Chris D'Alessandro, DAY PLAYERS is a six-episode absurdist comedy that dives headfirst into the chaotic, delusional, and hilariously awkward world of struggling actors. Each episode centers around a different acting class assignment, from cringe-worthy studies of the “world's greatest Canadian actor” to producing an unwatchable short film, and even a case of murder through what can only be described as “criminal negligence.” The series delivers laughs for anyone who has ever stepped into an acting class and secretly wondered if they should have stayed in business school. The stellar cast includes Farid Yazdani, Patrick McKenna (THE RED GREEN SHOW), Brock Morgan (THE GOOD DOCTOR, WORKIN' MOMS), two-time Juno Award nominee Alex Bird, Nicolette Pearse (TRANSPLANT, KIM'S CONVENIENCE), Canadian Screen Awards winner Aisha Evelyna (THE DROP, SLO PITCH), and Canadian Screen Awards nominee Ashley Leggat (LIFE WITH DEREK). Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)
Join Face2Face host David Peck as he sits down with Keith Nahanee, Janelle Niles, Quentin Lee, and Cindy AuYeung as they discuss Rez Comedy. The first all Indigenous and all Canadian stand up comedy feature film. Get more info here on the Rez Comedy website and look for the World Premiere streaming on February 14th, 2025 on Valentines Day on AAM.TV and Amazon Prime Video. Trailer here.Keith Nahanee is from the Squamish Nation in Vancouver, BC Canada. Keith started comedy because of the grief and struggles he saw in those around him. Keith likes to tell stories from both the dark and humorous sides of life on the Rez. There are no cute little Native jokes with Keith. Jump on the horse/canoe and hold on tight as Keith brings you on a ride through the Rez he knows. Janelle Niles is a Black - Mi'kmaq woman from Sipekne'katik, Nova Scotia. She launched her comedy career in January 2019 in Ottawa, ON. Exploding in the nation's capital with her indigenous comedy show Got Land?, Janelle aims to communicate solidarity through humour and laughter. Her dream is to perform for Just For Laughs in Montreal and one day tour Turtle Island.Quentin Lee is a multimedia creator and has directed and produced over ten feature films and created over three TV series. Born and raised in Hong Kong, China, Quentin went to high school in Montreal, holds a B.A. in English from UC Berkeley, an M.A. in English from Yale University, and an M.F.A. in Film Directing from UCLA. He's a winner of 2024 Canadian Screen Awards and the 2020 Roddenberry Foundation Impact Awards for TV creators, a member of the Producers Guild of America, Canadian Media Producers Association and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Canadian Academy of Cinema and Television, and a two-time recipient of Canada Council Media Arts grants.Cindy Au Yeung is a winner of 2024 Canadian Screen Awards for the series Comedy Invasion that she edited and produced. Cindy is a Chinese-Canadian editor based in Vancouver with experience ranging from documentaries, scripted live-action series, to animation. As themes of representation have always been an important part of her work, Cindy volunteers as a Board of Director and co-chair of the Diversity & Inclusion committee at the Vancouver Post Alliance. F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission. For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After the Canadian Screen Awards qualification theatrical run in Toronto last October, "Rez Comedy," the first all Indigenous stand-up comedy feature documentary world premieres on SVOD on AAM.tv and TVOD on Amazon Prime on Friday February 14, 2025. Hear all about REZ COMEDY on this episode of Big Blend Radio with Keith Nahanee, rising Squamish nation comic and filmmaker, and Comedy Invasion creator Quentin Lee, a 2024 Canadian Screen Award winner. Visit https://rezcomedy.com/
On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Lisa Jackson, an award-winning filmmaker, whose work spans hybrid documentary, installation, VR, and more. Am and Lisa discuss her latest work, Wilfred Buck, a portrait of Cree Elder Wilfred Buck, an Indigenous star lore expert. They also talk about her time as an undergraduate student at SFU and her journey as a filmmaker. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/261-lisa-jackson.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/261-lisa-jackson.html Resources: Lisa Jackson: https://www.lisajackson.ca/ Door Number 3: https://doornumber3.ca/ Wilfred Buck: https://doornumber3.ca/wilfred-buck/ Transmissions: https://doornumber3.ca/transmissions/ Biidaaban: https://doornumber3.ca/biidaaban-first-light/ Suckerfish: https://www.lisajackson.ca/Suckerfish Bio: Lisa Jackson lives in Toronto and is Anishinaabe from Aamjiwnaang First Nation. Her award-winning work has screened at CPH:DOX, Sundance, Berlinale Forum Expanded, SXSW, Camden, Hotdocs, Tribeca, BFI London, the Melbourne Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and broadcast widely. She's made works ranging from current affairs to IMAX, animation to VR, and even a residential school musical. In 2021 she received the Documentary Organization of Canada's Vanguard Award and in 2022 she was selected for a Chicken & Egg Award. Her 2024 hybrid feature documentary Wilfred Buck premiered in the DOX:AWARD section at CPH:DOX and was a top five audience pick at Hot Docs and won Best Canadian Film at Calgary Film Festival and the Women Inmate Jury Award at RIDM. Her short Lichen screened at Sundance in 2020 and Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier is one of the top watched documentaries on CBC, won the 2017 imagineNATIVE Best Doc award and was also co-produced by Lisa. Her Webby-nominated VR Biidaaban: First Light premiered at Tribeca Storyscapes in 2018, exhibited internationally to 25,000+ people, and won a Canadian Screen Award (Canada's Oscar), the second time she's received this honour. Transmissions, a 6000-square-foot immersive multimedia installation and sister project to Biidaaban, premiered in Vancouver in 2019 and was featured on the cover of The Georgia Straight. In 2016, she directed the VR Highway of Tears for CBC Radio's The Current which was nominated for a Canadian Association of Journalists award. In 2015 she was drama director for the 8 x 1 hour APTN/ZDF docudrama series 1491: The Untold Story Of The Americas Before Columbus, based on the bestselling book by Charles C. Mann, which was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. She has an MFA in Film Production from York University (thesis prize) and is an alumna of the TIFF Talent and Writers Labs, Canadian Film Centre's Directors Lab, IDFA Summer School, CFC/NFB/Ford Foundation's Open Immersion VR Lab, and was a Fellow at the MIT Open Doc Lab. Cite this episode: Chicago Style Johal, Am. “Star Stories — with Lisa Jackson.” Below the Radar, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, February 4, 2025. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/261-lisa-jackson.html.
On the Saturday January 4, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Anna Lambe, an actress and television host from Nunavut. You’ve seen her in the feature film “The Grizzlies,” which earned her a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Most recently she appeared in HBO’s highly anticipated fourth season of “True Detective,” starring opposite Jodie Foster. Today we talk about her new project, “North of North.” In the CBC, Netflix and APTN series she plays a young woman who wants to build a new future for herself after a spontaneous — and extremely public — exit from her marriage. But it won't be easy in her small Arctic town where everybody knows everyone’s business. Then we’ll meet RaMell Ross, artist, writer, documentarian and director of “Nickle Boys,” an intriguing movie that was named one of the top 10 films of 2024 by the American Film Institute. It has also received several accolades, including a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Drama at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, and five nominations at the 30th Critics' Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida and it opens in theatres in Canada on January 10. Finally, we’ll meet director Tim Fehlbaum. He’s an award-winning Swiss filmmaker whose previous films, like “Tides” and “Hell,” focused on post-apocalyptic and science fiction stories. He returns to the real world with “September 5,” a new thriller starring Peter Sarsgaard and Ben Chaplin, and now playing in select theatres, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Born nameless, in a rigid, autocratic society that has relegated all women to non-person status — Unmales — two women fight against their invisibility in Autokrator (Cormorant Books, 2024), the gripping saga by Canadian author and screenwriter Emily Weedon. The disappearance of yet another Domestic means Cera must take on extra duties and tend the rooms of The Cratorling, the young successor to the autocracy. Face-to-face with him, Cera realizes he is her son, taken from her at birth. She vows to make herself known to him, no matter the cost. Driven by a Machiavellian mind and ego, Tiresius has successfully hidden her Unmale status in plain sight for years. She rose through the ranks of the autocracy to reach the highest levels of government. She revels in the power she has attained, but her ruse makes her a gender criminal, which is an act punishable by death. Both Cera and Tiresius are determined to achieve their goals, but, for better or worse, their actions begin to dismantle the framework and foundations of the autocracy itself. Hopeful and cautionary, Autokrator reimagines gender and power in society against the backdrop of an epic, deeply etched, speculative world. About Emily Weedon: Emily A. Weedon is a debut author and an award-winning screenwriter. She co-created the series Chateau Laurier, the most awarded web series in the world in 2023. She and co-writer Kent Staines were awarded Best Writing in a Web Series at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2023. Emily has been a graphic designer, musician, set painter, and art director. She played music professionally and has released 3 EPs. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her daughter, Ginger. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Born nameless, in a rigid, autocratic society that has relegated all women to non-person status — Unmales — two women fight against their invisibility in Autokrator (Cormorant Books, 2024), the gripping saga by Canadian author and screenwriter Emily Weedon. The disappearance of yet another Domestic means Cera must take on extra duties and tend the rooms of The Cratorling, the young successor to the autocracy. Face-to-face with him, Cera realizes he is her son, taken from her at birth. She vows to make herself known to him, no matter the cost. Driven by a Machiavellian mind and ego, Tiresius has successfully hidden her Unmale status in plain sight for years. She rose through the ranks of the autocracy to reach the highest levels of government. She revels in the power she has attained, but her ruse makes her a gender criminal, which is an act punishable by death. Both Cera and Tiresius are determined to achieve their goals, but, for better or worse, their actions begin to dismantle the framework and foundations of the autocracy itself. Hopeful and cautionary, Autokrator reimagines gender and power in society against the backdrop of an epic, deeply etched, speculative world. About Emily Weedon: Emily A. Weedon is a debut author and an award-winning screenwriter. She co-created the series Chateau Laurier, the most awarded web series in the world in 2023. She and co-writer Kent Staines were awarded Best Writing in a Web Series at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2023. Emily has been a graphic designer, musician, set painter, and art director. She played music professionally and has released 3 EPs. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her daughter, Ginger. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction
Born nameless, in a rigid, autocratic society that has relegated all women to non-person status — Unmales — two women fight against their invisibility in Autokrator (Cormorant Books, 2024), the gripping saga by Canadian author and screenwriter Emily Weedon. The disappearance of yet another Domestic means Cera must take on extra duties and tend the rooms of The Cratorling, the young successor to the autocracy. Face-to-face with him, Cera realizes he is her son, taken from her at birth. She vows to make herself known to him, no matter the cost. Driven by a Machiavellian mind and ego, Tiresius has successfully hidden her Unmale status in plain sight for years. She rose through the ranks of the autocracy to reach the highest levels of government. She revels in the power she has attained, but her ruse makes her a gender criminal, which is an act punishable by death. Both Cera and Tiresius are determined to achieve their goals, but, for better or worse, their actions begin to dismantle the framework and foundations of the autocracy itself. Hopeful and cautionary, Autokrator reimagines gender and power in society against the backdrop of an epic, deeply etched, speculative world. About Emily Weedon: Emily A. Weedon is a debut author and an award-winning screenwriter. She co-created the series Chateau Laurier, the most awarded web series in the world in 2023. She and co-writer Kent Staines were awarded Best Writing in a Web Series at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2023. Emily has been a graphic designer, musician, set painter, and art director. She played music professionally and has released 3 EPs. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her daughter, Ginger. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
On the Saturday January 4, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we'll meet Anna Lambe, an actress and television host from Nunavut. You've seen her in the feature film “The Grizzlies,” which earned her a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Most recently she appeared in HBO's highly anticipated fourth season of “True Detective,” starring opposite Jodie Foster. Today we talk about her new project, “North of North.” In the CBC, Netflix and APTN series she plays a young woman who wants to build a new future for herself after a spontaneous — and extremely public — exit from her marriage. But it won't be easy in her small Arctic town where everybody knows everyone's business. Then we'll meet RaMell Ross, artist, writer, documentarian and director of “Nickle Boys,” an intriguing movie that was named one of the top 10 films of 2024 by the American Film Institute. It has also received several accolades, including a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Drama at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, and five nominations at the 30th Critics' Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida and it opens in theatres in Canada on January 10. Finally, we'll meet director Tim Fehlbaum. He's an award-winning Swiss filmmaker whose previous films, like “Tides” and “Hell,” focused on post-apocalyptic and science fiction stories. He returns to the real world with “September 5,” a new thriller starring Peter Sarsgaard and Ben Chaplin, and now playing in select theatres, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Dear friend and broadcasting icon Marilyn Denis joins the show this week! She shares her journey through broadcasting, family life, and the evolution of media. She reflects on the joys of Christmas with her family, the challenges of building a home, and the sacrifices she has made throughout her career. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media on broadcasting, the challenges posed by AI and technology, and the impact of scams on public figures. The conversation also touches on celebrity encounters and the balance between privacy and public life. More about Marilyn Denis: In 2023, Marilyn announced she would bid adieu as host of the popular Canadian Screen Award-winning series THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, following 13 incredible seasons and a 34-year career of daily daytime television. Formerly co-host of Roger & Marilyn, the veteran radio broadcaster now hosts Marilyn Denis and Jamar, weekday mornings on Toronto's #1-ranked radio station CHUM 104.5. A definite trailblazer, Edmonton-born Marilyn became the first female DJ at KRPL in Moscow, Idaho. She then moved to Calgary where she held various radio and television positions including programmer, music director, and traffic reporter. But it wasn't until she auditioned to become Roger Ashby's co-host, that Marilyn found her niche. After interviewing dozens of broadcasters and actresses, Marilyn breezed into CHUM FM in July 1986. After chatting with her for a few brief minutes, Roger immediately remarked, “I think we've found the right one.” Marilyn has always balanced her dynamic radio career with her candid television presence. She first began her career in television by reporting on sports, weather, and entertainment at CFCN-TV (CTV Calgary) and working as a freelance reporter for TSN. Marilyn also shared hosting duties on Bravo!'s Gemini Award-winning concert series LIVE AT THE REHEARSAL HALL and was host of the popular daily show CITYLINE for nearly 20 years. A triple Gemini Award-winner (including back-to-back Viewers Choice Awards), Marilyn received The Rosalie Award, honouring Canadian women who have paved the way for others in radio broadcasting in 2006. Marilyn is the recipient of the Allan Waters Broadcast Lifetime Achievement Award, which was awarded at the 2017 Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards;_ _listed as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by WXN_;_ _selected as the University of Idaho's (where Marilyn studied broadcasting) 2017 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree recipient. Follow along with Marilyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marilyndenis Read more about her Lifetime Achievement Award: https://broadcastdialogue.com/marilyn-denis-john-brunton-among-canadian-academy-special-award-recipients/ Listen to Marilyn on CHUM: https://www.chum1045.com/shows/the-marilyn-denis-show.html Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Marilyn Denis (03:04) The Joys of Family and Christmas Traditions (05:56) Building a Home: A Personal Journey (09:02) Navigating Career Sacrifices and Responsibilities (11:59) The Start of a Broadcasting Career (14:56) The Evolution of Media and Personal Growth (17:52) The Impact of Social Media on Broadcasting (24:55) Navigating Social Media Challenges (27:32) Embracing AI and Technology (30:08) The Impact of Scams on Public Figures (34:10) The Importance of Media Literacy (38:06) Personal Safety and Aging (41:41) Celebrity Encounters and Privacy (44:44) Navigating Vulnerability in Social Situations (47:39) The Impact of Personal Connections (51:39) A Journey Through Love and Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We had the pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Ell over Zoom video!Platinum-selling singer, songwriter and musician Lindsay Ell releases her most personal and inspired music to date with her eagerly awaited EP, love myself, out now via Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company. The first project that Lindsay Ell has co-produced, love myself marks an artistic evolution in her sound and an awakening in her songwriting. Recorded in Brooklyn with producer Doug Schadt (Maggie Rogers), love myself is a collection of emotive alt-pop songs that cut deep with their vulnerability. “This project feels so liberating and so free, like I'm finally connecting head and heart," shared Ell in an exclusive interview with People ahead of the release. Lauded for her songwriting, Ell explores themes of the human condition throughout the EP such as self-doubt, negative self-talk, resilience, and healing. “I've finally reached the point where I have been able to turn my pain into power – not letting it define who I am, but letting it fuel what I want to do and inspire the mark I want to make on the world,” she shares. Through the lens of Lindsay Ell's personal experiences, love myself expresses universal emotions and creates a sense of connection.love myself is the newest chapter in Lindsay Ell's decade-long career that boasts three #1 hit songs, a Platinum-certified single, and over 400 million streams. Ell is a CCMA Award winner with nominations from the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, JUNO Awards, and over 20 CCMA Award nominations. A generational talent, Ell has always felt at home on stage. Beginning her touring career at age 10, Lindsay Ell has brought her electric live performance style to audiences across the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK with both her headlining tours and alongside artists such as Keith Urban, OneRepublic, and Maren Morris. Over the past year, Lindsay Ell has proudly assumed the role of lead guitarist on her childhood hero Shania Twain's “Come on Over” international tour and Las Vegas residency which continues into 2025. 2025 will also see Lindsay Ell return for her fourth consecutive season as the exuberantly warm-hearted host of Canada's highest-rated reality program Canada's Got Talent, which has earned her two consecutive Canadian Screen Award nominations. In addition to her multi-faceted talent, Lindsay Ell's philanthropy and advocacy have earned her prestigious recognition in both Canada and the US. Last month, she received the CCMA's Music Humanitarian Award in recognition of her work with her Make You Movement charitable fund, and was a guest speaker and panelist at the Clinton Global Initiative's 2024 Annual Meeting in New York City where she shared her story of recovery from an eating disorder. The Calgary-born, Nashville-based super talent has bravely brought her resilient outlook to the forefront with one mission: to empower and advocate for others. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #LindsayEll #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.
“No matter how bad you think Covid policies were, they were intended to be worse,” writes Jeffrey A. Tucker of Brownstone, in a bombshell expose of the original plan for COVID-19: lockdowns for everyone, vaccinated-only public indoor spaces, and an ultimate scheme for permanent vaccine passports – and even nationwide quarantine camps. “People were to be isolated, given only food and some cleaning supplies,” writes Tucker. “There were no provisions made for any legal appeals or even the right to legal counsel.” “In other words,” Tucker concludes “this is what used to be concentration camps.” Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. He is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research, a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, and at the Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute. His research focuses on the economics of health care around the world with a particular emphasis on the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. Follow Dr. Bhattacharya at https://x.com/drjbhattacharya Vanessa Dylyn is an Emmy-nominated, Canadian Screen Award-winning producer of the COVID Collateral documentary. Her credits include Werner Herzog's “Into the Inferno” for Netflix, CBC's “The Divided Brain,” and “The Musical Brain” featuring Sting, Michael Buble, and many others. Her work has been backed by major broadcasters like Netflix, CBC, and Nat Geo. Follow her at https://x.com/VanessaDylyn and watch the documentary at https://covidcollateral.com/ 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • CAPSADYN - Get pain relief with the power of capsaicin from chili peppers – without the burning! Capsadyn's proprietary formulation for joint & muscle pain contains no NSAIDs, opioids, anesthetics, or steroids. Try it for 15% off at https://drdrew.com/capsadyn • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • CHECK GENETICS - Your DNA is the key to discovering the RIGHT medication for you. Escape the big pharma cycle and understand your genetic medication blueprint with pharmacogenetic testing. Save $200 with code DRDREW at https://drdrew.com/check • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we speak with Vassy Kapelos, the CTV News chief political correspondent and host of Question Period and Power Play. Vassy, a three-time Canadian Screen Award winner, discusses balancing her busy work schedule with a structured personal routine. She shares her career journey, from studying politics to working in small markets before rising to prominence. Vassy recounts proud moments, including covering a leadership election and helping a family access medical treatment. She provides her perspective on the importance of accountability in journalism and her strategies for handling public scrutiny. Vassy reflects on the challenges of balancing ambition and motherhood, as well as her positive experiences as a stepmother. Finally, she offers insights on the anxiety she has faced due to the loss of her own mother. Vassy Kapelos, Host of QUESTION PERIOD and POWER PLAY, and CTV News Chief Political CorrespondentBased in Ottawa, Vassy Kapelos is Host of CTV's weekly political journal of record, QUESTION PERIOD, and Host of CTV News Channel's weekday marquee political program, POWER PLAY. She is also the host of the weekday national radio program THE VASSY KAPELOS SHOW on the iHeartRadio Canada Talk Network.Born in Toronto, Kapelos is a three-time Canadian Screen Award winner, having been recognized for Best Political News Program or Series (2024) for POWER PLAY; Best Talk Program or Series (2021) for POWER & POLITICS; and Best Live Production Social Media (2020), for CBC's coverage of the B.C. by-election that saw Jagmeet Singh win his seat in Parliament.She also received the 2021 Leitch Lecture Award from the University of Alberta and University of Calgary's Faculties of Law after delivering a lecture on the political effect of the COVID-19 health crisis in Canada.Kapelos has extensive experience covering federal and provincial politics in Canada. Prior to joining CTV News, Kapelos was host of CBC's POWER & POLITICS. Previously, she was Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of THE WEST BLOCK. Before working in Ottawa, Kapelos covered provincial politics in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Kapelos graduated from Western University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and then from Dalhousie University with a Master of Arts.Follow Vassy Kapelos on X: @VassyKapelos Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothat Recommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/ Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothat Recommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/ How to find WOMENdontDOthat: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/ TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothat Blog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog Podcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast Newsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contact www.womendontdothat.com YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthat How to find Stephanie Mitton: Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMitton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/ beaconnorthstrategies.com TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmitton Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/ Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com
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The last conversation you want to have shouldn't be the last one you do have. Filmmaker Johanna Lunn is using her lifelong curiosity about death to bring documentaries about "What happens when we die," to life. She's the co-founder of the When You Die Project which hosts a resource-rich website, podcast, and documentary trilogy. The When You Die Project is here to facilitate a cultural dialogue most often avoided — one that begins at the end. From existential afterlife questions such as “What happens when you die?” to palliative care, and the nuts and bolts of preparing for end of life. If it has to do with death, they're talking about it. Award-winning producer, director, and writer Johanna Lunn has contributed to many profoundly thought-provoking programs during her 35 years in filmmaking. In addition to film festival awards, her work has received eight Canadian Screen Award nominations and won three. Her work has been shown around the world. Join When You Die on Nov. 23, 2024 for a showcase of the 3rd film in the When You Die Trilogy - Architecture of Death: The Inner World of Dying Screening, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A! When: Nov. 23 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm PST Where: Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory Purchase your tickets here. Follow When You Die to keep up to date on all future events, receive death-related resources, listen to podcasts, and more! Website: www.WhenYouDie.org Facebook: @whenyoudiecommunity Twitter: @whenyoudie_org Instagram: whenyoudie_org YouTube: @whenyoudie_org LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/whenyoudie-org LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/johannajlunn Interested in purchasing a GrandPad to stay connected with a senior loved one? Get more information at https://www.grandpad.net/thoh. GrandPad website: https://www.grandpad.net/ Social Media for GrandPad https://facebook.com/grandpad https://instagram.com/grandpad_social/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/grandpad https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuFAJCb7_tTneM_ikABq08Q Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you're already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak at your event or conference by sending an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com. Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice at The Heart of Hospice Podcast (theheartofhospice.com)
Not only is Adam Christie one of Stacey's besties from high school.... he also happens to be an award-winning television writer and stand-up comedian who FINALLY made his appearance on the podcast! Adam won a Canadian Screen Award for his work on the critically acclaimed show Baroness Von Sketch Show on CBC and IFC, and he is the former head writer of This Hour Has 22 Minutes. As an actor, Adam has appeared on Schitt's Creek, What We Do in the Shadows, and The Expanse. Adam's debut stand-up album ‘General Anxiety Disorder' was nominated for a Juno Award for Comedy Album of the Year, and in 2019 he won the Sirius XM Top Comic competition at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This month on Whine & Wine, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Berst. This dynamic, daughter-mother duo is behind the short film, Super Human Anxiety, which will premiere on July 28, 2024, at LA Shorts, the longest-running film festival in Los Angeles. LA Shorts is a qualifying event for the Academy Awards, BAFTA, the Canadian Screen Awards, and the Goya Awards. In other words…LA Shorts is kind of a big deal. Super Human Anxiety's focus is on Whitney–a teenager navigating strong emotions and how a teacher is able to teach Whitney how to redirect those strong emotions into superpowers. Anxiety is rising among teens and this impact film will serve as a much-needed tool for those affected, whether personally or as someone who simply wants to help. Super Human Anxiety comes on the heels of Ashley Maria's documentary Pioneers in Skirts which dives into the roadblocks many girls and women encounter when chasing their aspirations. For Ashley Maria, both films are very personal and true to her experiences as an award-winning female in the film industry. To reach as many people as possible, Super Human Anxiety will be offered at no cost to those who work closely with teens navigating mental health challenges. This episode was so interesting to record (so much so that my note-taking was weak). The bonus? We'll have a continuation of our conversation in our next episode when we do a deep dive into Pioneers in Skirts. ** Interested in following Ashley Maria's work? Good, you should be. To do so, head here: Ashley Maria Productions Facebook: facebook.com/ashleymariaproductions Instagram: instagram.com/ashleymariaproductions YouTube: youtube.com/@ashleymakesmovies IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm3594673/ Ashley Maria Recent Accolades: 2023 SXSW Edu Featured Filmmaker 2023 Emmy Nominated Produced 2022 Black Magic Collective Directing Fellow ** Additional mentions in this episode: Give an Hour Norman Lear Penn Holderness Raleigh Little Theatre Screen Actors Guild Sharon Lawrence Writers Guild of America **** Can't get enough of us? Well, you're one of very few. Get to know us! Jyl Barlow has all things Jyl! Also, it's pronounced, “jill.” Which Way's Up is Jyl's blog, home of weekly epiphanies and often overshares What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting is Jyl's best-selling memoir about her hilarious struggles as a (step)mother. Buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and Target! Kathy Crowley's Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) can be found on Instagram. Watch videos of all our Nonsor products on YouTube or TikTok! Wine & Whine is part of Bearlow Productions and is created Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.
Girls Gone Hallmark is getting into the Christmas spirit this July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. This week, Megan and Wendy review "A Bride for Christmas," featuring Andrew Walker in a refreshingly against-type role, made even better by his hilariously terrible best friend played by Peter Benson. The well-rounded cast also includes Arielle Kebbel and Kimberly Sustad. Tune in to hear what Girls Gone Hallmark thought! What is your favorite Christmas movie? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast's main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About "A Bride for Christmas" This movie originally premiered on December 12, 2012 as part of the 3rd annual Countdown to Christmas line up. "A Bride for Christmas" was directed by Gary Yates. Yates currently has 43 directing credits and since this movie has gone on to direct many Hallmark movies including “Christmas By Starlight,” “On the 12th Date of Christmas” and “Merry and Bright” amongst others. Barbara Kymlicka wrote the script for this movie. We just reviewed another movie written by Barbara Kymlicka called “A Very Merry Mix-Up” which came out a year after “A Bride for Christmas.” Kymlicka is a 2-time nominee and 1-time winner of the Canadian Screen Awards for best writing. Arielle Kibbel plays runaway bride Jessie. This appears to have been Arielle's first project for Hallmark Channel. She went on to co-star with Andrew Walker again in the 2015 movie “Bridal Wave.” We last saw her on Hallmark last year in “Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance.” Andrew Walker plays Aidan. Walker just starred in the June 2024 movie “For Love & Honey.” He will also co-star in the highly anticipated “The Wisemen and a Baby” premiering later this year. Kimberley Sustad plays sister Vivian. This was Kimberley's first project for Hallmark. Peter Benson plays co-worker Matt Harper. Peter not only has a very extensive resume of movies he's acted it, he is also a busy producer and director. We'll see Benson appear in the forthcoming “The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening.” Karen Kruper plays Jessie and Vivian's mom Suzie. Karen recently co-starred with Kimberley Sustad in “To All a Good Night” as well as “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New” and “The Wedding Veil Expectations” - all in 2023. Sage Brocklebank plays ex Mike. Sage has appeared in a few Hallmark movies since “A Bride for Christmas,” including “Stop the Wedding” and “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm.” If you're playing along with the GGH Bingo, Sage has also starred in “Once Upon a Time” as Sir Gaston. Watch the Trailer for "A Bride for Christmas"
Television host Cynthia Loyst joins the show this week, a long-time friend of Tommy Smythe who is widely recognized as one of the hosts on popular Canadian television show The Social. They discuss their friendship, the early days of The Social, cancel culture, and the challenges of being in the public eye. They also talk about the importance of speaking your mind and the pressure to please everyone. Cynthia opens up about her experience with burnout and depression, and the need for rest and self-care. They touch on the impact of social media and the lack of nuance in online discussions. Cynthia and Debbie discuss the fear and worry associated with the future and the need to question societal scripts and carve out a life that reflects one's values. Cynthia shares her three-step formula for dealing with burnout: stop, drop, and roll. They emphasize the importance of planting seeds of dreams and finding joy in life. More about Cynthia Lloyst: Cynthia Loyst is a National Bestselling Author, Producer, Television Host, and self-described “Professional Sensualist.” She is also the creator of Find Your Pleasure, a popular online destination that celebrates decadence, indulgence and pure, unadulterated joy. Throughout her award-winning career, Cynthia has become one of Canada's most recognized and respected TV personalities and producers. She is also a WXN Top 100 Women Award Winner - recognizing women who have shaped Canadian thinking, communications and culture. Co-hosting CTV's popular daytime talk show, The Social, Cynthia shares her fresh and genuine views to help people learn to appreciate life and all the pleasures it brings. She is also the go to relationship expert on Virgin Radio and has appeared on many other programs including The Marilyn Denis Show, CTV News, Etalk, and more. Most recently, Cynthia was the recipient of the Best Host award in the Lifestyle Category for The Social at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards. In 2023, Cynthia launched Cynthia and Josie's Unmentionables, a successful podcast which has consistently been on the Top 10 streamed podcasts in Canada on Apple and Spotify. Her debut book, Find Your Pleasure, was published in early 2020, where it gained praise and notability on the Toronto Star and The Globe & Mail's Best Selling Lists. Follow Cynthia Loyst: Cynthia Loyst Instagram | Twitter: @cynthialoyst Find Your Pleasure Instagram | Twitter: @fypleasure Website: www.findyourpleasure.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best Hang recaps an amazing night at the Canadian Screen Awards and share the speeches they would have delivered if they had won. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today on Too Opinionated, actress Camille Sullivan drops in to talk about her new film, Shelby Oaks. Camille Sullivan is an award winning Canadian actress. Most recently, Camille starred in the critically acclaimed horror/thriller, Hunter Hunter, opposite Devon Sawa and Nick Stahl. She played a leading role in the limited series, Unspeakable for CBC and starred in the film, Kingsway, directed by Bruce Sweeney. In 2018, Camille was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Leading Actress for her work in the CTV limited series, The Disappearance, and honored with the Women in Film UBCP/ACTRA Artistic Achievement Award for her body of work. Camille has twice been nominated for Gemini Awards; once for her portrayal of Detective Amy Lynch, series lead, on CTVs' Shattered, and then again for her portrayal of Francine Reardon, the volatile cocaine and alcohol addicted ex-wife of a west coast crime boss, in Chris Haddocks' Intelligence for CBC. Camille has also won five UBCP/ACTRA Awards for her performances in the films; Hunter Hunter, Kingsway, the much lauded Ally Was Screaming, The Birdwatcher opposite Gabrielle Rose and the completely improvised Sisters and Brothers from director Carl Bessai. Her other recent television credits include recurring roles on; Big Sky, The Man in the High Castle, Rookie Blue and Hellcats. Other television credits include guest starring roles on; Proof, Motive, Falling Skies, Combat Hospital, Alcatraz, Flashpoint and The Killing. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)
Devery Jacobs (Reservation Dogs, Blood Quantum) always dreamed of being an actor, but it never seemed possible. Now, she's built a successful career as an actor, director and producer, with starring roles in several acclaimed movies and TV series. Recently, Devery was honoured with the Radius Award from the Canadian Screen Awards in recognition of her global impact. She sits down with Tom to talk about her journey to this moment, plus her new film “Backspot,” which is about a gymnast who's fighting her body and mind as she takes her place in an elite cheer squad.
Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut, UNFROSTED, is now streaming on Netflix. Joining us to review the breakfast tall tale is award-winning filmmaker Rob McCallum.McCallum (https://linktr.ee/robmccallum) is the award-winning filmmaker behind "Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe," currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, which just won 5 Canadian Screen Awards including Best Direction. He's the writer/director of Action Figure Adventure, Planet Cool Stuff, and Nintendo Quest – which has a new sequel series coming soon called Nintendo 64 Quest (https://nintendo64quest.com).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The big winner at this past weekend's Canadian Screen Awards was the film “Blackberry,” which you can watch now as a series on CBC Gem. We revisit Tom's conversation with director Matt Johnson about his path from guerilla filmmaker to Hollywood darling, how the story of Blackberry is the story of Canada, and why his mission in life is to inspire young filmmakers to stay in Canada and make great films.
This past weekend, Denis Villeneuve received the Icon Award at the Canadian Screen Awards, naming him as one of the premier filmmakers working today. He spoke with Tom about “Dune: Part Two” when he was in Montreal for the film's Canadian premiere earlier this year. In this conversation, Denis discusses his vision for the second installment, the challenges of shooting in the intense heat of the desert, and how politics and religion in Quebec play into the film more than you might think.
Alex and Shane have an - ahem - crappy situation on their hands, and debate the best way to unclog a toilet, and see what the internet experts have to say on the matter. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like platonic friendships, Shane's Canadian Screen Awards nomination, expressing colostrum, and so much more!
The Canadian actor Lamar Johnson has been having a moment, from his acclaimed performance in Clement Virgo's film “Brother” to his Emmy nomination for his emotional role in the hit post-apocalyptic drama “The Last of Us.” At this year's Canadian Screen Awards, Lamar will receive the Radius Award, which is presented to a Canadian whose work is making waves globally. He chats with Tom about the award, learning ASL for his role on “The Last of Us,” and what all of this success means to him.
The Best Hang is here to celebrate all things big and small, including beer league basketball championships, the triumphant return of Bagel Bites to Canada, and The Dessert's nomination for Best Sketch Comedy Program at the upcoming Canadian Screen Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Salma Hindy about her religious upbringing in Canada as the daughter of an Imam; her transition from biomedical engineering to comedy; her decision to take off the hijab; and her personal revolution of choosing to celebrate her body, embrace her sexuality, and love herself at all costs. .... Salma Hindy is an Egyptian-Canadian stand-up comedian. She is most noted for her appearance in the second season premiere of Roast Battle Canada, for which she and the other participants received an ensemble Canadian Screen Award nomination for best performance in a variety or sketch comedy program or series at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023. Her debut comedy album, Born on 9/11, was released in 2022, and you can catch her on the upcoming animated Amazon series #1 Happy Family USA. Follow her on Instagram & TikTok, and find her on YouTube!
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