Toronto: In the Media and Pop Culture - Page 2

rick1016 · June 6th, 2008, 07:43 AM

Wont matter unless you're a neilson or BBM family.

***Taller, Better*** · June 6th, 2008, 05:04 PM

The Murdoch Mysteries are on Global now, and as I am almost at the end of the series of books, I did manage to catch one episode. I don't like the piece of wood that they chose for Detective Murdoch, and was sad to see they have tried to focus so much on the forensic science that it is a sort of Victorian CSI. I wanted more outdoor scenes of "Victorian Toronto", but they are obviously more $$ to film than indoor shots. Maybe the rest of the series was better.

DrT · June 6th, 2008, 10:10 PM

While on the treadmill here in Florida last night, I was watching an episode of the Last Comic Standing on one of the club's TV monitors and it was filmed at Yuk Yuk's in DT TO!
Between acts, they showed tons of scenes of DT landmarks, like City Hall, NPS, etc.
I loved it.

InTheBeach · June 7th, 2008, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaye101

I'm I the only excited one?

Sure. Access Hollywood, and E-Talk in the same hour! Can't wait.

Epi · June 7th, 2008, 04:03 AM

The last big Canadian show in USA was...? Cleopatra 2525? Ready or Not? or a more respectable Degrassi Next Gen?

Gil · June 7th, 2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epi

The last big Canadian show in USA was...? Cleopatra 2525? Ready or Not? or a more respectable Degrassi Next Gen?

From what's been going around in the media, that title would go to Due South. As to other TV shows filmed in Canada and aired in the US, Andromeda and the Stargate series out of Vancouver seem to be the title holders there. I remember seeing a new story about Stargate being the biggest Canadian export that Canadians didn't know about. Due to a few technicalities it is unfortunately considered an American show, similar to how Juno got locked out of a Genie Award.

Meanwhile, Corner Gas is gaining a foothold in the US since pretty much going into syndication here. I remember the commotion in the US media when CBC's Little Mosque on the Prairie first came out. We may be on the verge of more Canadian content winding up on American airwaves.

***Taller, Better*** · June 7th, 2008, 04:06 PM

I think Little Mosque on the Prairie was picked up in Europe, in countries like France.

I very much like Sheila McCarthy as an actress ever since she was in one of my all
time favourite Canadian films: "I've heard the Mermaids Singing".

rick1016 · June 7th, 2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taller, Better

The Murdoch Mysteries are on Global now, and as I am almost at the end of the series of books, I did manage to catch one episode. I don't like the piece of wood that they chose for Detective Murdoch, and was sad to see they have tried to focus so much on the forensic science that it is a sort of Victorian CSI. I wanted more outdoor scenes of "Victorian Toronto", but they are obviously more $$ to film than indoor shots. Maybe the rest of the series was better.

The Murdoch Mysteries are on Citytv I think. I know that and I'm living overseas.

(media nerd I guess?)

***Taller, Better*** · June 7th, 2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick1016

The Murdoch Mysteries are on Citytv I think. I know that and I'm living overseas.

(media nerd I guess?)

LOL! You are right. I watch so little tv that I confused the two. I found the one episode I saw to be a disappointment, though.

Jaye101 · June 7th, 2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epi

The last big Canadian show in USA was...? Cleopatra 2525? Ready or Not? or a more respectable Degrassi Next Gen?

Well, the thing is that none of those shows identified their location (not sure about the Cleopatra 2525).

Rapid · June 7th, 2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toronto2008

hahahahahahaha

his last name is butt.

it's also a pakistani last name.

anyways...i'm excited about Flashpoint.

kettal · June 8th, 2008, 01:27 AM

I watched a movie last year about the FBI or something saving the President from assassination in Toronto and it was really supposed to be toronto! And Michael Douglas was in it I think?

York Transit · June 8th, 2008, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kettal

I watched a movie last year about the FBI or something saving the President from assassination in Toronto and it was really supposed to be toronto! And Michael Douglas was in it I think?

The Sentinel

The ending of the movie was set in Toronto. City Hall

***Taller, Better*** · June 8th, 2008, 07:09 AM

I watched a scene being filmed on Gloucester, and Michael Douglas was charming to all of us in the little crowd! Was a hot night, just like tonight. Then I saw him and his family having dinner at a restaurant. Katherine Zeta Jones is drop dead gorgeous in real life, too.

rick1016 · June 8th, 2008, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taller, Better

I watched a scene being filmed on Gloucester, and Michael Douglas was charming to all of us in the little crowd! Was a hot night, just like tonight. Then I saw him and his family having dinner at a restaurant. Katherine Zeta Jones is drop dead gorgeous in real life, too.

You know you're hot when even gay guys think you are hot!

***Taller, Better*** · June 8th, 2008, 04:48 PM

I guess sometimes you expect famous people to look worse in real life.. for instance I am certain it would scare me out of a years growth to see Madonna open her front door in the morning to take in the pint of milk and newspaper. But KZJ looked pretty effortlessly stunning and their family seemed so normal and happy. Nice to see.

Pinkie · June 8th, 2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urban 2.0

Aren't they bored of NYC yet?

Being from NYC, I say 100% YES! LOL

I LOVE Toronto! I can't wait for these shows. If these shows get big just watch the exposure that Toronto's going to get. I "discovered" Toronto in 2006 and I was like, "Where have u been all my life!?"

A lot of people really have no idea how special Toronto is when it comes to North American cities. I love NY, but I love Toronto more

elliot · June 9th, 2008, 12:52 AM

^that's just a plain nice and refreshing post, thanx... there are so many T.O. trolls out there, it's great to hear you say what most of us who live here know.

The only thing is... when you are no longer a "best kept secret"... what will happen? Tourism will definitely spike, but the old adage "careful what you wish for (international fame?)" come to mind.

Nice post.

DENTROBATE54 · June 9th, 2008, 11:18 AM

It's a pity both these shows appear to be yet more Cop/Lawyer/Forensic type procedurals, as I'm sick to death of those. And one's airing on CBS nonetheless

!

Law and Order SVU's the only one I watch on a regular basis nowadays. I might tune in but after wasting an hour with The Guard and in Durham County respectively, my appetite for Canadian programming has somewhat waned. By contrast Blue Murder and the Eleventh Hour were good examples of edgy, riveting Canadian series that showcased Toronto as "Toronto".

rick1016 · June 9th, 2008, 02:18 PM

Ironically, there's a new show this fall coming to CBS called "Eleventh Hour". It's a Jerry Bruckheimer show I believe.

June 6th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#22
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,788 Likes (Received): 399	The Murdoch Mysteries are on Global now, and as I am almost at the end of the series of books, I did manage to catch one episode. I don't like the piece of wood that they chose for Detective Murdoch, and was sad to see they have tried to focus so much on the forensic science that it is a sort of Victorian CSI. I wanted more outdoor scenes of "Victorian Toronto", but they are obviously more $$ to film than indoor shots. Maybe the rest of the series was better. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 7th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#27
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,788 Likes (Received): 399	I think Little Mosque on the Prairie was picked up in Europe, in countries like France. I very much like Sheila McCarthy as an actress ever since she was in one of my all time favourite Canadian films: "I've heard the Mermaids Singing". __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 8th, 2008, 07:09 AM	#34
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,788 Likes (Received): 399	I watched a scene being filmed on Gloucester, and Michael Douglas was charming to all of us in the little crowd! Was a hot night, just like tonight. Then I saw him and his family having dinner at a restaurant. Katherine Zeta Jones is drop dead gorgeous in real life, too. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 8th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#36
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,788 Likes (Received): 399	I guess sometimes you expect famous people to look worse in real life.. for instance I am certain it would scare me out of a years growth to see Madonna open her front door in the morning to take in the pint of milk and newspaper. But KZJ looked pretty effortlessly stunning and their family seemed so normal and happy. Nice to see. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

June 6th, 2008, 07:43 AM	#21
rick1016 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto / Melbourne Posts: 1,606 Likes (Received): 0	Wont matter unless you're a neilson or BBM family.

June 6th, 2008, 10:10 PM	#23
DrT "The Ignorant Fool" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: JAX,MCO,YVR,YYZ,SRQ Posts: 2,583 Likes (Received): 1	While on the treadmill here in Florida last night, I was watching an episode of the Last Comic Standing on one of the club's TV monitors and it was filmed at Yuk Yuk's in DT TO! Between acts, they showed tons of scenes of DT landmarks, like City Hall, NPS, etc. I loved it.

June 7th, 2008, 04:03 AM	#25
Epi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,614 Likes (Received): 9	The last big Canadian show in USA was...? Cleopatra 2525? Ready or Not? or a more respectable Degrassi Next Gen?

June 8th, 2008, 01:27 AM	#32
kettal city Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,042 Likes (Received): 0	I watched a movie last year about the FBI or something saving the President from assassination in Toronto and it was really supposed to be toronto! And Michael Douglas was in it I think?

June 9th, 2008, 12:52 AM	#38
elliot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,156 Likes (Received): 7	^that's just a plain nice and refreshing post, thanx... there are so many T.O. trolls out there, it's great to hear you say what most of us who live here know. The only thing is... when you are no longer a "best kept secret"... what will happen? Tourism will definitely spike, but the old adage "careful what you wish for (international fame?)" come to mind. Nice post.

June 9th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#39
DENTROBATE54 BANNED Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 668 Likes (Received): 0	It's a pity both these shows appear to be yet more Cop/Lawyer/Forensic type procedurals, as I'm sick to death of those. And one's airing on CBS nonetheless ! Law and Order SVU's the only one I watch on a regular basis nowadays. I might tune in but after wasting an hour with The Guard and in Durham County respectively, my appetite for Canadian programming has somewhat waned. By contrast Blue Murder and the Eleventh Hour were good examples of edgy, riveting Canadian series that showcased Toronto as "Toronto".

June 9th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#40
rick1016 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto / Melbourne Posts: 1,606 Likes (Received): 0	Ironically, there's a new show this fall coming to CBS called "Eleventh Hour". It's a Jerry Bruckheimer show I believe.