Despite the fact that she has already single-handedly established her blog as the Go-To site for information on Canadian Television, TV, Eh? creator/manager Diane Kristine Wild keeps coming up with new ways of encouraging, coercing and practically bribing people to watch Canadian shows.
And not just watch – now she’s looking for reviews, opinions and feedback. Y’know, that stuff us guys in the business need to hear so we can make what we make even better.
So, here’s your chance to tell the world what you think of a current Canadian show.
And there’s real live television SWAG awaiting those who want to kick in either:
140 characters on Twitter
1 Blog Post
or…
A donation to “The Actors Fund of Canada” – a charity that doesn’t just look after actors, but assists people from all parts of Canadian Show Business.
The details of Diane’s contest and the long lists of prizes are below. But I want to kick in a little to this endeavor of hers myself.
If you want to write a review and need more than Twitter allows but don’t have a blog, feel free to send it here in comment form and I’ll publish it for you. (Please be aware that some editing may occur if it looks like your opinions might get both of us sued).
AND
If you end up winning, I’ll match the donation Diane is making to the Actor’s Fund in your name and send you a hat or T-shirt from one of the Canadian series I’ve worked on.
So get involved and write something or donate something. The most important feedback we get doesn’t come from professional critics or others in the industry. It comes from our audience. You’re why we’re here. And we need to know what you think.
Here are the details from TV, Eh?:
To celebrate the new fall season, TV, eh? has 5 prize packages to give away to 5 Canadian television fans. Winners will be chosen from a random draw of all eligible entries in each of 3 categories. Tweet, blog, or donate to the Actors’ Fund of Canada to win:
1) Twitter Contest
Are you on Twitter? Tweet your 140 character review of a current Canadian show or tell us why you’re looking forward to an upcoming Canadian show. Important: use the hashtag #tveh
Twitter grand prize package includes:
- Durham County Season 1 DVD set
- Rick Mercer Report: The Book
- CBC Vancouver News bag
- The Movie Network t-shirt “I like to watch”
- HBO Canada baseball cap
- The Movie Network magnet frame
- The Movie Network pen
- $10 donation in your name to the Actors’ Fund of Canada, courtesy TV, eh?
Twitter 2nd prize package includes:
- The Movie Network stainless steel water bottle “Always Riveting”
- CBC Radio Orchestra pen
- The Movie Network baseball cap
- The Movie Network magnet frame
2) Blog Contest
Write a review of a current Canadian show or tell us why you’re looking forward to an upcoming Canadian show and:
a) post to your blog, then send the link to TV, eh?
or:
b) send the text of the review to TV, eh? (entries will be posted to this website)
Blog grand prize package includes:
- Durham County Season 1 DVD set
- CBC baseball cap
- The Movie Network t-shirt
- The Tudors book: “It’s Good To Be King”
- HBO Canada CD/DVD holder
- The Movie Network magnet frame
- The Movie Network pen
- $10 donation in your name to the Actors’ Fund of Canada, courtesy TV, eh?
Blog 2nd prize package includes:
- The Movie Network stainless steel water bottle “Always Riveting”
- CBC Radio Orchestra pen
- The Movie Network baseball cap
- The Movie Network magnet frame
3) Bonus Prize: Donate to the Actors’ Fund of Canada
Just make a donation to the Actors’ Fund of Canada and email TV, eh? with your name to be entered into the draw. Prize consists of:
- TV, eh? baseball cap
- Intelligence poster autographed by star Ian Tracey
- CBC pin
- The Movie Network frame magnet
- The Movie Network pen
The fine print – for all categories:
- One entry per person per day
- Deadline: September 14, 2009
- In doubt if a show is Canadian? Search this site for the title.
- Privacy: TV, eh? will not share or use your email address for anything other than contacting you for your mailing address if you are a winner.
