Tuesday, December 06, 2022

 I went into Vancouver on Sunday on the Santa train. I made a video (partly at the Mission train station & some at Port Haney) & took quite a few pictures of some of the new murals, since I missed the mural festival this summer, thanks to all the smoke.

Here's some photos of the train trip down, it was really beautiful until we got to Pitt Meadows. It got really foggy from there, all the way to Coquitlam.

I had a lovely afternoon in the city, I've really missed it after the summer we had. I checked out a few murals.  

I just had to get this sign as well as the mural after, I was a great admirer of Rosemary Brown.

These are at the West End community center.

And these 2 were on the side of King George secondary school.

These are along Denman, on my way to English Bay.

I got 4 shots of the Inukshuk (2 with me) & one of English Bay.

This Christmas tree was just above & to the West of the beautiful artificial waterfall at Bentall center (across from Burrard Skytrain station), which has been converted into outdoor restaurant patio seating.

                                                            This is on Burrard street.

                                This is next to the Burrard Skytrain station, to the South.

And luckily right before my camera died, I got my picture taken with Santa & Mrs. Claus before catching the Santa train home.

 Saturday, October 29, 2022

I was out shopping the other day & came across the most adorable Christmas book at Dollarama. Its title: "The cat who didn't like Christmas" by Krista Izelaar. Distributed by Tulip by Imagebooks  (www.tulip-by-imagebooks.com) It's a nice deal at $2.50.

I really enjoyed this book & cannot wait to pass it on to some young person in my family.

Saturday, August 27, 2022

 AUGUST, what does that mean to you? Buying school supplies for the kiddos, new clothes for school? For me, a 61 year old empty nester, it means new TV shows are finally coming!!

Not quite the same as when I was younger, they don't start directly after the Labor Day weekend. 

I figured I'd make a list like I do for Christmas shows after the US Thanksgiving, put lots of information all in one place, handy-like. I have stuff for the US & Canada.

All the big movies due out in 2022: https://www.missioncityrecord.com/entertainment/all-the-big-movies-due-out-in-2022-from-the-batman-to-avatar-2/

The best new TV shows of 2022: https://www.tvguide.com/news/features/the-best-new-tv-shows-of-2022/?fbclid=IwAR2jpRXPsOpv7BMh9ROBrnC0Nl0uB4UviR4VB1kUJZXU1zXygn2eMSlQlNo#ftag=COS-05-10aaa0i

The ultimate guide to what's on HBO Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Prime and more, for August 2022: https://www.tvguide.com/news/ultimate-guide-whats-on-streaming-amazon-netflix-hulu-hbo-max-august-2022/

TV premiere & finale dates for TV 2022 - 2023: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/tv-premiere-dates-2022-guide/

Broadcast TV unscripted (reality TV) for 2002: What's new, what's been renewed & what's been cancelled: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/broadcast-tv-unscripted-scorecard-2022-1235078149/

Criminal Minds revival on Paramount +  https://www.tvguide.com/news/criminal-minds-revival-on-paramount-cast-release-date-and-everything-else-to-know/

Global TV 2022 Fall preview:  https://www.globaltv.com/shows/fall-preview/

I love this show, it's even better than the original, in most respects anyway. And did anyone else notice that they cast Larry Manetti (he plays Nicky Demarco & was also in Hawaii Five-O in the same role), the actor who played the original Rick in the original Magnum in the 80s?

It was announced in May that Magnum was cancelled.

Fast forward to July 1st, and wonderful news, Magnum has been picked up for at least 2 more seasons on NBC! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/magnum-p-i-show-saved-nbc-1235174750/?fbclid=IwAR3reBozPh-QhOfpA3xv0ONu4JFJFfYryD2pW7gwaLOEpSIF4gitrnJPtLE

Just got the good news today, they've finally set the date: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/nbc-midseason-2023-premiere-dates-1235256946/#recipient_hashed=b9bf0fcf3338ef00b44f48cd7d72dbc91ba48dc66c7efa2a335a20b499defcea&recipient_salt=596f52ee968de155d7d04ff58dbd08cb17e66c6a40420b15623286bd129195fb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=Live%20Feed%20Alerts&utm_content=391545_11-07-2022&utm_term=12079944

And more exciting news, the Rookie has been renewed for it's 5th season & they've got a cool spin-off premiering, the Rookie: Feds

Evil has been renewed for a 4th season on Paramount+ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/evil-scores-speedy-season-4-renewal-at-paramount-1235176069/?fbclid=IwAR2Xxbj2R4dlcFxx91JDS8ExLxtXx_QHZT0xvqgTjGTvxsmYzSNKge2BLjc#recipient_hashed=b9bf0fcf3338ef00b44f48cd7d72dbc91ba48dc66c7efa2a335a20b499defcea

Amazing news!! They're bringing back Criminal Minds! https://www.tvinsider.com/1052011/criminal-minds-revival-series-order-cast-returning-paramount-plus/?fbclid=IwAR3Yi3mCZ5krMngN0hlmV4h6Rw1KLsjFCI6mpyB49_gXVtGol5QRz2EDsZ8

And some wonderful news for CSI fans, they're back!! I read recently that the new MacGyver has been cancelled. Has anyone suggested a new CSI: San Diego, to Jim Bruckheimer? Or even a crossover episode to tests the waters? They introduced CSI:NY & CSI:Miami with crossover episodes. I've read/heard that Gil & Sara will not be coming back this season, but apparently it looks like Catherine Willows may be returning.

Everything coming to Netflix Canada in September 2022: https://www.ellecanada.com/culture/movies-and-tv/everything-coming-to-netflix-canada-in-september-2022?utm_source=ELLE+Canada&utm_campaign=8ef343d69b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_06_14_02_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f7a6b1d233-8ef343d69b-39647949

What's on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Hulu & more (US) September 2022: https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-whats-on-netflix-prime-video-hbo-max-hulu-and-more-in-september-2022/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1a&mid=13975875&cid=2361250142

New TV shows & movies on Netflix for September 2022: https://www.tvguide.com/news/new-netflix-shows-movies-september-2022/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1i&mid=13979834&cid=2361250142

Here is the full Fall 2022 broadcast Premiere schedule by date: https://www.tvguide.com/news/broadcast-fall-2022-premiere-schedule-by-date-abc-fox-cbs-nbc-cw/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1i&mid=13947833&cid=2361250142

TV premiere & finale dates for TV 2022 - 2023: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/tv-premiere-dates-2022-guide/october-2022/?fbclid=IwAR0fQURXcvR0JQuYHOIGLc2D_s1BncowudfpLeop1OIZmomlyyvbcHtc1gY

New Fall shows for 2022, what to watch & what to skip: https://www.tvguide.com/news/new-shows-fall-2022-what-to-watch-what-to-skip/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1i&mid=14016096&cid=2361250142

Here's the CBS new Fall 2022-2023 schedule: https://www.cbs.com/recommended/news/1010534/the-cbs-2022-2023-powerhouse-programming-lineup-see-it-here/

Here are NBC's Fall 2022 premiere dates: https://www.hollywoodreporter

.com/tv/tv-news/nbc-fall-2022-premiere-dates-1235173753/#recipient_hashed=b9bf0fcf3338ef00b44f48cd7d72dbc91ba48dc66c7efa2a335a20b499defcea

Finally, FOX has released it's 2022 Fall schedule: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fox-fall-2022-tv-schedule-1235159824/?fbclid=IwAR3m6Zj93a1W0UTgGXUoIJHMCRiXDrx_-9_Mmf6I0_Ibc88Y217EYO4tXc8#recipient_hashed=b9bf0fcf3338ef00b44f48cd7d72dbc91ba48dc66c7efa2a335a20b499defcea

Here's some offers (free trials, etc) for 2022: https://www.tvguide.com/news/paramount-plus-free-trial-and-other-deals/?fbclid=IwAR2oKl0nu-nwpsAiKHKkz5MeVsTk-rX2CK77t0DGIyG4MsLNR5Rf0BkBRkU#ftag=COS-05-10aaa0i

Here's Fall 2022's most watched new shows:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fall-2022-most-watched-new-tv-shows-1235248265/?fbclid=IwAR2auk7GDmTsTU-smfcUE2XEkXDXD0ca6CVO7LiGgN8r5TNmu8kcJU_DQ3Q#recipient_hashed=b9bf0fcf3338ef00b44f48cd7d72dbc91ba48dc66c7efa2a335a20b499defcea&recipient_salt=596f52ee968de155d7d04ff58dbd08cb17e66c6a40420b15623286bd129195fb&%20Industry

All the new movies & shows on Netflix in November 2022:  https://www.tvguide.com/news/everything-coming-to-and-leaving-netflix-in-november-2022/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1i&mid=14050400&cid=2361250142

The wonderful Canadian classic "the Beachcombers" is coming back as an animated series on CBC!!  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/beachcombers-animated-show-1.6626866?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar&fbclid=IwAR0jzp56L6Oty7nGo6dMPYw_WLfJhZrADUFa1v4QoYLn0nEYwVa6kHJa5f0

CBS 2023 mid-season premiere dates & Winter schedule:  https://www.tvguide.com/news/cbs-2023-midseason-premiere-dates-and-winter-schedule/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1i&mid=14063563&cid=2361250142

The most anticipated new YV shows of 2023: https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-most-anticipated-new-tv-shows-of-2023/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1a&fbclid=IwAR1J2xlxJAoeBZ6RjxgjsBfDkMcRvbr9l3xSlcz8C6Z_RQYaPi-S7mDL3ko

It just occurred to me that I should  post this here, I have 2 music sites that have lots of TV show themes & even some movie stuff. I figured that this might also be a good place to share them: http://www.melaman2.com/tvshows/index.html  &  https://www.televisiontunes.com/   

Here's a wonderful collection of TV ad jingles:  http://tvadsongs.com/  & last but not least, themes & songs from video games:  https://gamethemesongs.com/