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19 Oct, 2017

The Ollie & Moon Show – TV Review

Common Sense Media TV review by Emily Ashby The Ollie & Moon Show is a fun way to introduce youngsters to the concepts of different cultures and geography, as well as the general excitement about taking a trip to a new place. Though the presentation and context are kept very simple (Ollie and Moon bike past acres of tulips and windmills in the Netherlands, for instance), they’re enough to give preschoolers a basic point of reference for th

17 Oct, 2017

TVO greenlights 16 Hudson

Playback by Jordan Pinto Produced by Vancouver-based Big Bad Boo Studios, the preschool series has secured deals with four national broadcasters. READ MORE

17 Oct, 2017

The Magic School Bus Rides Again – TV Review

Common Sense Media TV review by Emily Ashby The Magic School Bus Rides Again doesn’t mess too much with a good thing, and kids who have watched the ’90s series will appreciate the generally consistent cast and overall style of the show. The new kid in class — Jyoti (Birva Pandya) — reflects the show’s commitment to continued diversity, and its gender balance among the STEM-interested students is another plus.

22 Mar, 2011

Actress Melinda Shankar: Unplugged & Loving It!

Anokhi MagazineStaff Recognize this cutie pertuttie? Well your kids definitely would. Canadian teen actress, Melinda Shankar is a sensation in the teen acting world. At 19yrs old, this Guyanese beauty has accomplished bagging principle roles in two major globally syndicated TV shows…

21 Mar, 2011

Twenty Minutes with Connor Undercover’s Max Morrow

Urban Moms Ali Martell I’m not going to lie. When I heard I was going to be interviewing this guy who plays Connor Heath on Family Channel’s show – about double agents and president’s daughters and triple crosses – Connor Undercover, I was expecting him to be Bieber-esque. I mean, this, obviously, in the best way possible.

21 Mar, 2011

Inside ‘Indie’: YTV series returns with wacky second season

TV GuideDenette Wilford Now it’s all about Phineas & Ferb, The Suite Life on Deck, iCarly and I’m in the Band. And to be honest, that’s fine with me because they are shows that are not only geared for younger viewers, but manage to placate adults as well. Another show that will be added to her favourites is How to Be Indie, which centres on a 13-year-old girl as she balances the traditions of her South Asian family along with the everyday quir

21 Mar, 2011

Colour blind casting opens new doors for artists

Expressions MagazineTamara Baluja The Guyanese-Canadian actress also stars as Indira, a young South Asian teen, on YTV’s How to be Indie. The comedy focuses on a 13-year-old Torontonian who wants to fit in but has strict and traditional Indian parents.

21 Mar, 2011

Online Exclusive: Expressions photo shoot with Melinda Shankar

Expressions MagazineTamara Baluja Check out this online gallery of Melinda Shankar’s photo shoot. Melinda is the star of How To Be Indie.

21 Mar, 2011

DVD Review: Our Hero – The Complete Series

blogcritics.orgRichard Marcus Our Hero was one of those shows critics used the words “fresh,” “smart,” and “innovative” to describe. In contrast to what most often depicts life as a teenager, it does indeed stand head and shoulders above anything else that’s been on the air before and since.