Shelburne InSecurity

Okay, i'm very sorry I haven't blogged in a while but I've been very busy. (ed. Or very...tied up?)

*sigh* My editor tonight is again, the always loyal yet unamusing Lunchmeat Harold (ed. Howdy) But yes, the holidays are sometimes a bit extra "too much" so I spent them "away" from the apartment in the care of some loved ones. (ed. enough " "'s? and btw, the orderlies loved you too. X 2 )

As my loyal readers know, I don't often leave my apartment (ed. unescorted, ((snicker))) so there have been a few trials and tribulations over the last few months. But anyways, I shall endevour to continue my sworn duty to report on the film and TV business in Halifax and beyond (ed. beeeeyyoonnnnddddddd).

Shelburne, Nova Scotia is poised to return to it's place as the apex of film production it used to enjoy back in the ....ummmm, (ed. Eternal Kiss?) For the past ? years the dynamic duo of Jim kendrick and Mary Barstow have readied us for Hollywood to come calling. Despite years of nothing besides promises these Americans with no film experience, convinced our government to give them a retired military base, including land, beachfront and buildings.

(ed. Gosh, sorry, someone seems to be having a hissy fit.)

Although they haven't paid a penny in property taxes, mortgage payments or the local Popsicle Pete distributor, they continue to - I'm sorry are we really this stupid in this province? These folks have tried to encourage Christian Filmmakers to come here as long as they have money up front, the "dad" faces DUI's in the province and apparently the son likes to pick fistfights with whoever. (ed. Thank you Frank, really the only true jornalism left in the province).

Why don't we just elect them to be MLA's and be done with it! (ed. - There we go, there's the pay off. Pheww)

Anyway, let's just gloss over Christmas. (ed. he's a bit bitter since they stopped running the Frank Mill's Tiny Dancer special.)

I watched the pilot for InSecurity, the latest comedy from CBC and I must say it was a breath of fresh air. I'm just coming off watching a Curb Your Enthusiasm/Barney Miller-a-thon and I could use the break from multi-dimensional character driven comedy. (ed. I hate those where you have to think. How can you twitter at the same time if you have to think and then laugh.)

My brain enjoyed the sabbatical from realistic situations and I eagerly shifted into nuetral as the jokes telegraphed themselves to my nostalgically grade 5 mind. It was like a cross between Get Smart/3's Company and Hanging with Mr. Cooper with just a hint of Blackfly. (ed. That's shows from three decades so I guess InSecurity is multi-generational.)

Sorry, it's "lights out" so I will continue later this week. But coutesy of allnovascotia.com (ed. this is TV related, sort of) John Bragg, the owner of cable TV/internet/telephone provider Eastlink, is a bit redfaced (ed. with success!) after he had to expose his value to the CRTC. Apparently the Nova Scotia Resident (ed. eat your heart out Newfoundlanders) is worth $771 Million dollars. But allnovascotia.com crunched some numbers and it turns out he may actually be a billionnairre. (ed. Like Thurston Howell!) Gosh darn it, the guy hates to bragg but the CRTC made him. (ed. really? The CRTC can do stuff?)

So he may be the making him the 39th or 50th richest man in Canada. (ed. Gotta be #1 in Nova Scotia).

But a listing in the millionairre top 100 (ed. Billionaire) is not always secure. Luckily the Nova Scotia Government has stepped up to the plate to help. The taxpayers of this province have offered John (ed. shucks, if we may.) a $5 Million loan to help his blueberry business.

Now, gasp, I know what you're all saying; why would the poorest province in the country help out one of the richest men in the country? There's a darn good reason -
(ed. sorry, at this point he fell asleep. I actually can't wait to hear his response. When I heard this news I was almost ashamed that our goverment would make this deal. But them I thought maybe the asker should be ashamed for asking. eh, what the hell do I know.)

Awake! Anyway, I'm always willing to help out a fellow maritimer down on his luck. In fact, completely involuntarily, but voluntarilly once I found out, I started paying $2 + more last month on my cable bill. Did the quality of my TV go up? Um, yes! (ed. BTW, not that I'm feeling paranoid but, can "they" trace where blogs come from?)

Anyway, we have other stuff to talk about, later this week - NSFilm Deeming Changes, No Production cap. Previously did away with $25 restriction. Plus The Green Arrow is spotted. Sorrye, maybe too many Cosmopolitans this evening but we'll ketchup. Meanwhile Hugs and Dishes!