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From a media release – Canadian shows only:
Catch Up to Canada’s Most-Watched TV Programs Online: CTV.ca Announces Fall Lineup
- Canada’s beloved THE LITTLEST HOBO now available on demand along with other retro classics
Responding to an outpouring of support from fans across Canada, CTV’s own THE LITTLEST HOBO returns home exclusively online with all six seasons to be rolled out over the course of the season.
CTV.ca’s 2009/10 Online Lineup:
Primetime
- THE BRIDGE **New**
- DEFYING GRAVITY **New**
- COMEDY NOW!
- CORNER GAS
- DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION
- FLASHPOINT
- THE LISTENER
- ROBSON ARMS
- SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA (highlights)
Online Exclusive **New**
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Posted by: Diane in Air Farce, Being Erica, Corner Gas, Degrassi, Dragons' Den, Flashpoint, Heartland, Instant Star, JPod, Little Mosque on the Prairie, No Opportunity Wasted, Odd Job Jack, Rick Mercer Report, Robson Arms, Sophie, The Border, The Listener, The Tudors, The Week the Women Went, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Wild Roses
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Posted 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 Separation
From 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.
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“Hero”
Written by: David Moses Directed by: Gary Harvey
Robson Arms tenants are divided into pro and anti condo factions. Caught in the middle of the storm is Fred, who under the spell of his childhood hero Chuck, coerces a sweet old lady into swinging to the pro side. But after finding out the truth about Chuck’s dirty dealings, Fred struggles with how to fix the situation – without ruining his marriage to his pro-condo wife, Alicia.
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From Craig Takeuchi of the Georgia Straight:
- CTV evicts Robson Arms
“Executive producers Brian Hamilton and Susin Nielsen told the Straight in a conference call that they were saddened by the recent cancellation of Robson Arms.” Read more.
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“Cherchez la Femme”
Nick returns to Robson Arms from his world tour with a special souvenir – Anke… his new Belgian wife. Her volatile personality and strong convictions start to come between Nick and Hal, and just as Hal is about to kick them out, Nick admits he made a big mistake marrying Anke. Is Nick going to stay trapped or set himself free?
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From a Writers Guild of Canada media release:
Canadian Nets Not Upfront About Lack of Canadian Original Scripted Drama
Canadian broadcasters CanWest and CTV held their upfronts this week, allowing a sneak peek at what Canadians can look for on their TV screens come Fall. To the Writers Guild of Canada, the new season is best summed up in the title of CanWest’s new show: “True Hollywood Story Canada” – the Canadian networks are filling their best time slots with U.S. programming, and offering very little new original scripted Canadian drama.
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Monday, June 2
7:30 p.m. – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “Everything She Wants” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Mia’s renewed relationship with Lucas is making her feel like she’s on top of the world. With the extra free time afforded by his help, she’s taking on all the high school things her parenting has kept her from enjoying. To keep Lucas happy, though, Mia also must allow herself to have fun with him once in a while. But when a party goes too far, Mia alone will have to face the consequences.
8:30 p.m. – Robson Arms – “No Sex in the City” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Sault has landed a magazine column that looks at city living for the single gal. Life is great, until Sault’s too-perfect sister, Alex (guest star Ingrid Torrance, Blade), shows up with a plan that makes her feel like the family screw-up. Sault is forced to decide between Toronto and Vancouver as her home.
Tuesday, June 3
9 p.m. – Canadian Idol – SEASON PREMIERE
Canada’s most-watched original series returns for its sixth season, featuring audition highlights from Toronto, Calgary, and Edmonton.
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From a media release (I’m including Canadian series only):
CTV’s fall season includes:
- Flashpoint (CTV), the Canadian-produced series to be simulcast with CBS follows an elite team of police as they thwart the most heinous of crimes at the moment they get out of hand
- The world premiere of The Listener (CTV), the Canadian-produced series airing in the U.S. on NBC and in 175 other countries, tracing the life of a young man with a very special talent – the ability to read minds
- So You Think You Can Dance Canada (CTV), the all-new Canadian version of the hit international format
CTV also announced today the first projects on its development slate for the 2008/09 season, including a pilot for a new comedy series from Corner Gas creator Brent Butt. Also announced were The Marilyn Denis Show, a daytime series starring Gemini Award winner and CHUM FM personality Marilyn Denis (for CTV), and an all-new season of Canada’s Next Top Model (for “A”).Additional projects will be announced later.
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From 24 Hours Vancouver:
- 24 seconds with Gabrielle Miller
” Vancouver-born Gabrielle Miller is riding high as the star of two successful Canadian- made TV series. She’s been working on the locally made quirky show Robson Arms and is also filming the final episodes of the long-running sitcom Corner Gas in Saskatchewan. Darren Parkman caught up with Miller at the Leo Awards in Vancouver over the weekend.” Read more.
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7:30 p.m. – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “Ladies Night” – ALL-
NEW EPISODE
It’s Anya’s first year running the Free The Children Freedom Fast to promote education and health in Africa, and she has a lot to coordinate. But her job gets even harder thanks to the meddling Holly J, who’s determined to make Anya choose between her and Sav. But when Anya tries to forge a friendship between her BF and her BFF by making them work together, her plan backfires. With the troops getting hungry, Anya declares an all-out war. In a battle against the Queen of Mean, will Anya have to stoop to Holly J’s level to come out on top? Free the Children founder and child rights activist Craig Kielburger makes a guest appearance.
8:30 p.m. – Robson Arms – “Wrong and Wronger” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
When Carol brings her new beau Matt (guest star Ted Whittall, The L Word) to charades night, everyone falls in love with him. But when Carol meets a delinquent student’s father (guest star Patrick McKenna, The Red Green Show), he finagles a coffee date that turns into a night of passion. But when she brings Jason to meet her friends and he turns everyone off, it forces Carol to choose between everyone’s Mr. Perfect or her own guilty pleasure.
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“Prince of Nigeria”
Written by: Jesse McKeown Directed by: Kevin Fair
Hal and Nick have steady jobs and think their lives are finally on track. Until Hal’s father Ramon (Joe Flaherty) crashes at their pad and causes Hal and Nick to reconsider their options. One of them makes a drastic life change to avoid Ramon’s fate.
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“Il Pagliacci”
Written by: Susin Nielsen Directed by: James Genn
Geoff and Stanley have a surprise houseguest – Stanley’s ex-wife Frances. Their walk down memory lane leads to a bizarre love triangle of operatic proportions. It could be the last bump on a rocky road as Geoff questions who Stanley’s soul mate really is.
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From Digitally Obsessed:
- Robson Arms: Season 2
“Robson Arms has quickly become one of my favorite Canadian TV series, and about the only thing wrong with it is that the seasons are too short. Another great collection of episodes, VSC’s release is nicely supplemented. Recommended.” Read more.
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From CTV:
- Alisen Down ready for another adventure on ‘Arms’
“Alisen Down, who plays Sault Ste. Marie on Robson Arms, says her character may be crazy, but Sault’s a real person too. ‘She’s always looking to find herself, and she has always got great adventures she embarks on,’ says Down, who returns for her third season on ‘Arms’ this year.” Read more.
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