Archive for the Less Than Kind Category
Feb
22
2010
In the news: There’s TV life after the OlympicsPosted by: Diane in Dan For Mayor, Hiccups, Less Than KindFrom John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:
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From a media release: LESS THAN KIND ONLINE The Interactive Companion Website for LTK2 Launches January 19, 2010 Rolling out one month before the Season 2 premiere of LESS THAN KIND, Breakthrough New Media is launching LESS THAN KIND ONLINE, (www.lessthankind.ca ) on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. LESS THAN KIND (Season 2) debuts on HBO Canada, a multiplex channel of Astral Media¹s The Movie Network (Eastern Canada) and Corus Entertainment’s Movie Central (Western Canada) on Friday, February 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET/MT.
Jan
10
2010
Less Than Kind season 2 premieres Feb. 19 on HBO CanadaPosted by: Diane in Less Than KindLESS THAN KIND (Season 2) Friday, February 19 at 8:30 p.m. This half-hour Canadian comedy series follows overweight Winnipeg teenager Sheldon Blecher as he attempts to survive his awkward teenage years with a dysfunctional family that includes Sam Blecher, Sheldon’s self-destructive driving-instructor father; Anne Blecher, his unstable pyromaniac mother; and Josh Blecker, his failed-actor brother. As season two begins, the abrasive Sam is at Death’s door. But even Death won’t answer when Sam comes knocking. As a result, Anne’s anxiety reaches a breaking point while Josh is torn between obligations to his dying acting career, family and his girlfriend. As the turmoil at home escalates, Sheldon is dealing with seismic developments of his own as his best friend – braceface Miriam Goldstein – is becoming more than just a friend. Together they endure the explosive shift from their life as innocent geeks to being sixteen – a world on the cusp of sex, drugs and even rock ‘n roll. For Sheldon, this is a year of bullies and girl bullies, cliques and parties – just to add a little gasoline to the fire. Starring Maury Chaykin, Jesse Camacho, Wendel Meldrum, Benjamin Arthur, Brooke Palsson, Tyler Johnston, and Ross McMillan. From a media release: THE MOVIE NETWORK AND MOVIE CENTRAL ACQUIRE THE AWARD-WINNING COMEDY SERIES, LESS THAN KIND Astral Media’s The Movie Network (Eastern Canada) and Corus Entertainment’s Movie Central (Western Canada) have secured full rights to the critically acclaimed, award-winning Canadian comedy series LESS THAN KIND, produced by Breakthrough Films & Television and Buffalo Gal Pictures. The new second season will premiere on Friday, February 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET/MT on HBO Canada, a multiplex channel of The Movie Network and Movie Central. Subscribers will also have the opportunity to catch the entire first season on The Movie Network OnDemand and Movie Central On Demand beginning Tuesday, February 23.
Nov
12
2009
In the news: Gemini show rundownPosted by: Diane in Awards, Less Than Kind, Sanctuary, ZOS: Zone of SeparationFrom Alex Strachan of Canwest:
Oct
03
2009
In the news: Less Than Kind, Jon Dore win comedy awardsPosted by: Diane in Awards, Less Than KindFrom CBC:
Aug
25
2009
Gemini award nominations announcedPosted by: Diane in Awards, Being Erica, Flashpoint, Instant Star, Less Than Kind, Murdoch Mysteries, Rick Mercer Report, The Border, The Tudors, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, ZOS: Zone of SeparationFrom a media release: The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce the nominations for the 24th Annual Gemini Awards, recognizing the year’s best in Canadian English-language television. The 2009 Broadcast Gala will take place on Saturday November 14th in Calgary, Alberta and will be broadcast live on Global and Showcase. The drama Flashpoint leads the 2009 Gemini Awards nominations with a record 19 nominations, followed by The Tudors with 11 nominations. Being Erica, Diamonds, Less Than Kind, and The Border each received 9 nominations. Click here for more information and a full list of nominees.
Aug
04
2009
Directors Guild nominees announcedPosted by: Diane in Awards, Corner Gas, Degrassi, Flashpoint, Heartland, Instant Star, Less Than Kind, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Murdoch Mysteries, Rabbit Fall, Robson Arms, The Border, The Tudors, ZOS: Zone of SeparationFrom a media release: The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) announces the 2009 DGC Awards nominations. Comedian Shaun Majumder will host the annual gala on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. See nominees here.
Jul
06
2009
Canadian Comedy Award nominees announcedPosted by: Diane in Air Farce, Awards, Da Kink in my Hair, Less Than Kind, Rent-a-Goalie, Rick Mercer Report, This Hour Has 22 MinutesFrom a media release: TELEVISION NOMINEES Taped Live Performance From a media release: NEW CANADIAN PRIME TIME PROGRAMS THIS FALL: CONVICTION KITCHEN – A Citytv Original Production – 10 PM Sunday World-renowned executive chef, Marc Thuet, and his wife and business partner, Biana Zorich, put their reputations on the line with a high-stakes challenge that will push them – and their charges – to the limit In Conviction Kitchen, Marc and Biana have just three weeks to train a staff of former bank robbers, thieves and minor offenders, completely outfit a brand new business, and create an Italian menu around fresh and seasonal ingredients… But the real challenge will be making it beyond opening night — Because once the eatery opens, the restaurant’s motley crew have only three months to turn a profit – or their bosses will pull the plug, and they’ll lose their second, and for many – the last chance to turn their lives around.
Jun
09
2009
In the news: Mark McKinney on both sides of the borderPosted by: Diane in Less Than KindFrom Eric Volmers of the Calgary Herald:
Jun
01
2009
Citytv announces 2009-10 homegrown shows – includes Murdoch Mysteries S3, Less Than Kind S2Posted by: Diane in Less Than Kind, Murdoch MysteriesFrom a media release: New this fall: CONVICTION KITCHEN World-renowned executive chef, Marc Thuet, and his wife and business partner, Biana Zorich, put their reputations on the line with a high-stakes challenge that will push them – and their charges – to the limit In Conviction Kitchen, Marc and Biana have just three weeks to train a staff of former bank robbers, thieves and minor offenders, completely outfit a brand new business, and create an Italian menu around fresh and seasonal ingredients… But the real challenge will be making it beyond opening night — Because once the eatery opens, the restaurant’s motley crew have only three months to turn a profit – or their bosses will pull the plug, and they’ll lose their second, and for many – the last chance to turn their lives around. From Randall King of the Winnipeg Free Press:
From a media release: Citytv’s LESS THAN KIND STARTS PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY ON SEASON 2 IN WINNIPEG
Maury Chaykin (Adoration, Blindness), Jesse Camacho (The Trotsky, 12 and Holding), Wendel Meldrum (Queen of the Lot, Seinfeld), Benjamin Arthur (That One Night) and Nancy Sorel (Cashing In) return the tag-team neurosis that is the Blecher family. This season they welcome Tyler Johnston (Grand Star, Smallville) to the cast. Mark McKinney (Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, SNL, Slings and Arrows, Kids in the Hall) once again heads up the series created by Marvin Kaye and Chris Sheasgreen, and this season Bruce MacDonald (Pontypool) joins the team of directors which include Kelly Makin (Flashpoint, Brain Candy) and James Dunnison (Robson Arms). Filming runs from March 24 to May 29, 2009 on location in Winnipeg and Season 2 premieres on Citytv Fall, 2009. From NSI:
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