I would expect a news outlet to cover TIFF and its goings-on, but I'm surprised Bell would actually broadcast from there given they ended TIFF and Lightbox sponsorship back in 2023.

paterson1 wrote:

I saw a clip yesterday of PM Mark Carney talking about John Candy in his SCTV era.  Carney talked about Johnny LaRue, Melonville mayor Tommy Shanks and a few others.  Hoping he would have mentioned William B. Williams and maybe even attempt the classic William B. laugh. 

The William B. laugh is iconic for me.

RadioAaron wrote:

It's almost certainly what they're already producing for themselves and no extra work for her.

For sure, they're just now selling it to external parties.

RadioAaron wrote:

Probably all barter.

Right, quite likely.

And 640 has listeners to gain with this move? Weekend tuning is almost gone.

The Bell syndication angle makes sense but I don't get why Corus would add the show to their lineup or how they can afford it, given their cash flow issue.

Yeah...does this mean someone is out? If so, I'll wager Brady and Mulroney are safe and would put my money elsewhere.

No issue with CP24 being on in the studio...we all know the layout and it's running that format all day long. Global flips to lifestyle programming at 9am.

From the article:

The trio will be on live from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., sticking to the regular start time, with the 6-7 hour shifting to what the network is calling OverDrive replay.

A replay from a show that just aired is an interesting approach to programming.

Corus issues a statement:

https://broadcastdialogue.com/nelvana-not-shutting-down-corus/

Saw this on our friend Toronto Mike's page:
https://www.torontomike.com/2025/09/did-nelvana/

A quick Googling gave me these:
https://piratesandprincesses.net/rip-nelvana-animation-studio-behind-star-wars-cartoons-beetlejuice-and-care-bears-closes-its-doors/
https://www.reddit.com/r/cartoons/comments/1n658um/welp_nelvana_has_seemingly_shut_down/

Nelvana's website is still active:
https://www.nelvana.com/

In the event this news is true (likely); thank you Nelvana for "The Devil and Daniel Mouse", "Rock & Rule", and introducing the world to Boba Fett in the animated sequence "The Faithful Wookie", which was a part of the execrable "Star Wars Holiday Special" that George Lucas once swore to eradicate from existence.

The currently cash-strapped Corus Entertainment acquired Nelvana in 2000.

Dial Twister wrote:

From a Canadian perspective...

https://archive.ph/p5DkU

Is the main stream media finally getting it?

Thanks for this, the picture in the G&M article appears to be using the real banner hanging outside the Labour Department:



Which means the one I asked about earlier is indeed fake:

Binson Echorec wrote:

TomTV wrote:

Does that banner actually read (ie not a digital mockup), "Work makes you free"? Uh, "Arbeit macht frei" anyone?

Man, the hyperbole is killing me.

I'm glad they specified the location, it's been awfully difficult to keep track since all those other Vaticans cropped up.

Dial Twister wrote:

If we elevate our research beyond North American media, we can sure learn a lot.

Couldn't agree more.

Dial Twister wrote:

For those of us thinking that life will go on as normal with America in rapid decline, this American businessman (in China) will disabuse us of that notion...

https://youtu.be/uqpQBOwfXoI?si=0ruE5_qChw_6XEhp

This video was posted in Feb 2024.

Before Biden was dumped in favour of Harris.
Before the Trump assassination attempt(s).
Before Nov 5, 2024.
Point being, a lot has changed since.

Given the behaviour down south, I would love to see an update on this with more current factors from which to draw. Thanks for this, DT.

The added cost to subtitle a show has to be cheaper than filming a show in both English and French simultaneously, as they did with the 1980s-era "He Shoots, He Scores" / "Lance et Compte".

The fact they can't subtitle in-house for free is wrong and needs to be remedied as soon as possible.

I've never understood the concept of pranking and have always thought April Fool's Day is kinda dumb.

That aside, listing Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" program as a prank feels disingenuous.

And that picture of Nixon is not Nixon, I'm guessing it's Frank Langella in full make up from the "Frost/Nixon" film.

mace wrote:

Escape [The Pina Colada Song] holds the distinction of being the last Hot 100 #1 song of the 1970's.

As annoying and tired as "Escape" can be, I do enjoy the story in the lyrics: Married man sees personal ad looking for a lover, responds to learn the ad was posted by his wife. O'Malley's must've been interesting that night. Still not sure who the villain is either.

There is a "Yacht Rock" channel on SiriusXM. I recommend metered doses even if it does cure road rage.

paterson1 wrote:

Binson Echorec wrote:

torontostan wrote:

Neither Fox nor MSNBC do well in Canada. CNN outperforms them tenfold if not more, especially during major U.S. news events.

CNN is included in my one-level-up-from-the-bottom-tier Fibe cable package, Fox News and MSNBC are not. That likely contributes to better numbers for CNN.

On your ten flex channels you could drop one or two and pick up MSNBC and FOX News and at no extra charge.  I gave both these services about three months but didn't really like them.  I like the flex channel aspect since you can check out other channels and drop them anytime if you aren't watching or don't find them that interesting. 

Huh. Not sure if I have this 'Flex' option of which you speak, will have to investigate. Thanks, P1!