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J. J. Johnson (producer)
James Anthony Johnson, known professionally as J. J. Johnson, is a Canadian-born writer, director, executive producer, and founding member of Sinking Ship Entertainment. He is the creator of children's television programmes, including ''This is Daniel Cook'', ''Dino Dana'' and ''Endlings (TV series), Endlings''. He also serves on the Youth Media Alliance board as a co-chair. Early life One of four children, Johnson grew up in Elmira, Ontario and started experimenting with film and media in his final year of high school. Johnson was in the running for school president when he and two friends made a Saturday Night Live inspired video featuring Supermarket Sweep host Tino Monte. He won the election and through this victory he realized the power of media. Career J. J. Johnson attended Ryerson University's RTA School of Media and graduated in 2002 along with fellow Sinking Ship Entertainment founders, Blair Powers and Matt Bishop. In their final year, Johnson and Powers pitched a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinking Ship Entertainment
Sinking Ship Entertainment is a Canadian-based Television production, production, Digital distribution, distribution and Interactive media, interactive company specializing in kids' live-action Computer-generated imagery, CGI blended series. The company's headquarters are located in Toronto, Ontario. Since its founding in 2004, Sinking Ship has produced over 500 hours of content and their distribution division has sold to over 200 countries internationally. The company was named #1 in production on Kidscreen's Hot 50 for 2020. History Sinking Ship Entertainment was founded by Ryerson University graduates J. J. Johnson (producer), J. J. Johnson, Blair Powers, and Matt Bishop in 2004. The name "Sinking Ship" was chosen when Johnson and Powers were pitching a project in their final year at Ryerson and trying to convince their peers to pick up the remaining crew roles. A classmate warned a fellow classmate who was interested to not join the team as it'd be like joining a sinking shi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Dare You (Canadian TV Program)
''I Dare You'' is a Canadian children's television program Children's television series (or children's television shows) are Television show, television programs designed specifically for Child, children. They are typically characterised by easy-going content devoid of sensitive or adult themes and are ... hosted by Daniel Cook that aired between September 4, 2006 and January 13, 2007. Cook dares viewers to participate in three physical exercises. At the end of the program all three movements are combined. The program aims to encourage physical activity, not simply passive viewing. Each episode ends with Cook eating healthy food, such as fruit or milk. The program aired for two seasons. Episodes Season 1 (2006) # March and Hop # The Plank March # Thiathlon: Summer # V Step # Dice V # Dice Jumps # Grapevine # Chugs # Knees Up # Butt Kicks # The Crab # Bicycle # Monkey # Squish the Grape # Twist # Dig for Dinosaurs # Balance # Skipping # Jumping # Karate Kicks # Arm Punches # R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annedroids
''Annedroids'' is a Canadian CGI/live action television series created by J. J. Johnson. The series is produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment in association with broadcasters TVOntario, SRC and KiKa. ''Annedroids'' was released on Amazon Prime Video on July 25, 2014 in the UK and U.S. and premiered on August 25 on TVOKids in Ontario, Canada. The show's aim is to educate children about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) from the perspectives of an 11-year-old girl, her friends, and her three android creations. SRC and KiKa both agreed to opt for 26 episodes of ''Annedroids'' over two seasons, while TVO purchased four seasons. Amazon picked up ''Annedroids'' for a second season, which was released on July 2, 2015. In 2016 it was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Series. Season 3 was released on June 24, 2016. The fourth and final season was released on March 3, 2017. As of June 12, 2024, Annedroids is no longer available from Amazon Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ET Canada
''Entertainment Tonight Canada'' (commonly shortened to ''ET Canada'') is a Canadian entertainment news television series that aired on the Global Television Network from 2005 to 2023. Its branding and format were based on the American entertainment newsmagazine ''Entertainment Tonight'', and ''ET Canada'' was usually aired back-to-back with the American version on most Global stations. ''ET Canada'' was hosted by longtime Global Toronto entertainment host Cheryl Hickey and Sangita Patel, while presented alongside reporters Carlos Bustamante and Keshia Chanté. The program's original founding producer was Zev Shalev. ''ETC Live'' was an online show in connection with ''ET Canada'', that aired weekdays via Facebook and YouTube, shot live with expanded coverage of entertainment news. It was an interactive show, allowing viewers to submit commentary as Weston, Chanté and Graeme O'Neil debate topics. Global launched a weekend edition of ''ET Canada'' hosted by Sangita Patel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Canadian Screen Awards
The 4th Canadian Screen Awards was held on March 13, 2016, to honour achievements in Canadian film, television, and digital media production in 2015. Nominations were announced on January 19, 2016. Throughout the week before the main ceremony, awards in many technical categories were presented in a series of galas. During the ceremony, host Norm Macdonald suggested the award be called the Candy in honour of late Canadian actor John Candy, comparable to the Academy Awards long being known as Oscars.Rachel West,John Candy’s family reacts to Canadian Screen Awards nickname tribute" ETCanada.com, March 17, URL accessed March 19, 2016. The nickname has still not been officially adopted by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daytime Emmy Award
The Daytime Emmy Awards, or Daytime Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the American television industry. Bestowed by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), the Daytime Emmys are presented in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming. The first ceremony was held in 1st Daytime Emmy Awards, 1974, expanding what was originally a prime time-themed Emmy Award. Ceremonies generally are held in May or June, but starting in 2025, the ceremony will be held in October. History The first Emmy Award ceremony took place on January 25, 1949. The first daytime-themed Emmy Awards were given out at the Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony in 1972, when ''The Doctors (1963 TV series), The Doctors'' and ''General Hospital'' were nominated for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Achievement in a Daytime Drama. That year, ''The Doctors'' won the first Best Sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3rd Canadian Screen Awards
The 3rd Canadian Screen Awards were held on March 1, 2015, to honour achievements in Canadian film, television, and digital media production in 2014."Canadian Screen Awards Unveil Nominations" , January 13, 2015. Nominations were announced on January 13, 2015. On the film side, '' Mommy'' led with 13 nominations, while on the television side the science fiction series '' |
1st Canadian Screen Awards
The 1st Canadian Screen Awards were held on March 3, 2013, to honour achievements in Canadian film, television, and digital media production in 2012.War Witch leads Canadian Screen Award nominees , January 15, 2013. This was the inaugural ceremony, following the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television< ...
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Jane (American TV Series)
''Jane'' is a live-action educational adventure children's television series, created by J.J. Johnson, and premiered on Apple TV+ on April 14, 2023. The series was produced by the Jane Goodall Institute and Canada-based Sinking Ship Entertainment. Based on the missions of Jane Goodall, the series is about a 9-year old girl, named Jane Garcia who is an aspiring environmentalist whose mission is to save endangered species. Using her imagination, she goes on adventures with her friends David and Greybeard (a chimpanzee) to protect wild animals from around the world. Each episode focuses on an endangered species and towards the end of each episode, Jane interviews various zoologists to help answer her research question. The second season was released on April 19, 2024. The third and final season was released on April 18, 2025. Premise A young environmentalist, who idolizes Jane Goodall, goes on an adventure with her best friend and a chimpanzee in order to protect the wild animal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Movie
"The Movie" is the fourteenth episode of the fourth season of the American television sitcom ''Seinfeld'' (and the 54th episode overall). It first aired on NBC in the United States on January 6, 1993. The episode revolves entirely around the characters' struggles to go to see a movie together. Plot Jerry has two stand-up acts scheduled for the same night; due to a delay in one of them, he cannot make both shows. A hopeful comedian, Buckles, hangs around to fill in when somebody drops out. Jerry intended to meet his friends to see a movie, ''CheckMate'', at 10:30. However, given the situation, he agrees to skip the movie and reschedule his act to the 11:00 slot. Jerry first heads to the earlier scheduled comedy act, only to learn that the act was scheduled for 9:15, not 9:50 as Jerry thought, and Buckles ended up filling his spot. Jerry then heads to the movie theater to inform his friends that he won't accompany them. Buckles insists on sharing the taxicab with Jerry, and irrit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giver (TV Series)
''Giver'' is a Canadian children's television series, which premiered on TVOntario's TVOKids programming block, airing from 2012 to 2017. Hosted by Michael Lagimodiere, each episode enlists a team of local children to assist in creating, designing and building a new or renovated public park in an Ontario community, in collaboration with professional designers and contractors. To celebrate Canada's 150th birthday ''Giver 150'' was slated to release on July 1, 2017. ''Giver 150'' set to build the largest playground in the country, to be located in Ottawa at Mooney Bay. Over 400 volunteers ranging from kids to adults from all over the country helped build the playground. The 50,000 square foot playground is shaped like Canada and has different play space representing each of the country’s provinces and territories. The series is a three-time Canadian Screen Award nominee for Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program, at the 1st Canadian Screen Awards in 2013, the 3rd Canadian Screen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |