Omaha Productions’ Chad Powers A New Play in the TV Comedy Game

 Media production juggernaut Omaha Productions, under the astute leadership of iconic NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and TV executive Jamie Horowitz, is ready to score again with Chad Powers, a streaming comedy in the vein of mega-hits like the award-winning Ted Lasso. Founded to make content that uplifts and unifies, Omaha

Streaming Towards Better Content

 Photo credit: Charles Deluvio Netflix, the online service that provides on-demand streaming entertainment, has expanded over the years in response to the changing habits of viewers. The company’s early online offerings consisted solely of licensed films and TV shows created by other production companies. However, this has slowly changed with

Titan half-ton ready to take on best from Detroit Three

 Photos by Neil Moore / Feature image: With a colossal chrome grille, big slab sides and wheelwells, and an overall “square-jawed” look, Nissan’s Titan pickup has taken on a similar look to its Detroit Three competition. Pickup trucks are big business in North America. You’d think, with most Canadians living in

Riverdale Welcomes Ottawa Native as First Bisexual Character

 Vanessa Morgan is about to make Canada very proud in her latest role on CW’s hit TV show Riverdale. Born and raised in Ottawa, Morgan graduated from Colonel By Secondary School before attending Queen's University, after which she continued to pursue singing and acting, eventually landing her biggest role yet

The Top Apps for Canada

 2016 has been a great year of technology in Canada. Over the past months, many new inventions, items, and ideas have been presented and put into production. This has been possible and showcased at various tech shows that have happened this year such as The Cyber Summit, Design Thinkers, and the

Astounding Soundwaves

 Above: An example of how sound waves expand from a central point. Photo credit. Sound is something most people experience almost every minute of every day, and so it is easy to take for granted. However, even something as simple as sound can be used to create powerful tools when

Pick Zaac For Your Weekend Concert

 Zaac Pick will have Ottawa stargazing with his performance at the Black Sheep Inn on May 7, where he will be sharing songs from his new folk-pop album Constellations. The Vancouver-based singer-songwriter released his debut full-length album last month. Co-produced by Jonathan Anderson, the album was recorded over a span

Exploring Beauty at the National Women’s Show

 You cannot help but feel an overwhelming sense of curiosity and a burst of adrenaline rush through your veins when you walk into a room filled with over 250 exhibitors and thousands of excited women looking to discover the next best thing. The aisles are crowded, the discounted goods are

Joking around for over 30 years

 As a mainstay in the Canadian comedy scene, Yuk Yuk’s entertains audiences with laughter across the country. This past year marked the franchise’s 30th anniversary. A lot has happened in the last three decades. Formed with the intention of providing an outlet to local comics in Toronto, Yuk Yuk’s performances

The New Home Build: Decisions, Decisions!

 With a very detailed DesignerDIY action plan in place and following my recent new home purchase, the hunt for the perfect post-purchase upgrades begin. Starting with the main floor, the kitchen was the first order of business. There are several cost-saving design measures you can implement into your new home

An Actor’s Life — The Trilogy

 The lovely and talented crew! – Guillaume Arsenault, Mathieu Coderre, Marc-Olivier Guindon, John Koensgen, Johny Hendricks, Alex B. Carrière, Christian Roy, Pete Dillon, Luigi C. Saracino, Chris Newton and Pierre Beaulne (Photo Credit: Marilou Simard) Disc 2: Fight For Your Life Club or Just What Do You Talk About When

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – The Holodeck

 I discussed the potential future uses of holograms in my last blog. Although holograms have many uses in prototyping, communications and medical treatment, it is likely that mass-produced holographic technology would be mainly used for entertainment. The ultimate expression of this idea is the holodeck from the Star Trek series.

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Mastermind

 Mastermind is a super-villain and enemy of Marvel's X-Men who has the ability to create illusions, tricking people into seeing and experiencing things that are not actually there. He accomplishes this by projecting the images he wishes to create into the person's mind, tricking their brain so that the target

The Entertainment Titans: Television vs.The Performing Arts

 Can we love both? Television continues to be one of the biggest determinants and proponents of entertainment culture in our society. With hundreds of TV channels offering too many shows to count, all for an (overpriced) monthly fee, it’s easy to become addicted to this colourful medium. However, those of