Prince Edward Island is strutting its filmmaking stuff once again as some of the talents behind Just Passing Through and The Prince Edward Island Encyclopedia launch a trailer for their upcoming web series, Wharf Rats. Continue reading Wharf Rats: New Web Series Proves That Comedy Is PEI’s Next Big Export
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Pogey Beach Gets A Teaser Trailer
Following a successful kickstarter campaign Pogey Beach wrapped up shooting at the end of September. The Prince Edward Island based pseudo-documentary about living life on top stamps, and just what it takes to be king of Pogey Beach is now far enough along that they’ve released a teaser trailer. Continue reading Pogey Beach Gets A Teaser Trailer
James Mullinger’s Comedy Boot Camp Gets Second Season – Demands Fresh Meat
James Mullinger is no slackard. In terms of the sheer volume of output he might be the hardest working person in the Maritimes. From comedy shows, to fundraisers, to television series, to films, he is going non-stop. I can truthfully say that I have never seen him sleep. The prospect of having him as a drill sergeant seems almost terrifying, if he weren’t so determined to make you laugh. There’s a very real potential to get that firsthand experience though, as James Mullinger’s Comedy Boot Camp is getting a second season on Bell Aliant TV1, and they’re looking for new recruits. Continue reading James Mullinger’s Comedy Boot Camp Gets Second Season – Demands Fresh Meat
Sobeys Declares Open Season On The Holidays With New ‘Star Of Christmas’ Video
Sobeys came to dominate the Christmas commercial market twenty-nine years ago with the release of their ‘Star Of Christmas’ video. It kicked off the holiday season, always wedging itself firmly between A Garfield Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas, and probably again during commercial breaks of Bill Murray’s Scrooged, which we can’t be certain of because we were never allowed to stay up late enough to watch. Continue reading Sobeys Declares Open Season On The Holidays With New ‘Star Of Christmas’ Video
Riverhead: Small Town Violence In Newfoundland
Riverhead, director Justin Oakey’s first feature film, debuts on Friday, September 16th at the Atlantic Film Festival, bringing a fantastic Newfoundland experience to the mainland. Continue reading Riverhead: Small Town Violence In Newfoundland