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In the news: The funny pain of Less Than Kind

October 13, 2008 Diane Wild

From Victoria Ahearn of the Canadian Press:

‘Less Than Kind’ comedy comes from pain, not punchlines, says cast
“There’s huge potential for an ego bruising for the actor playing the teenage protagonist in the charming and edgy comedy series Less Than Kind, which is set in Winnipeg and debuts Monday on Citytv.” Read more.

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In the news: The Guard worldwide sales

October 13, 2008 Diane Wild

From C21 Media:

The Guard patrols global beat
“Networks in Latin America, South Africa, Finland and Belgium have acquired Canadian drama series The Guard, ahead of season two’s debut in Canada later this month.” Read more.

In the news: Corner Gas and Less Than Kind

October 13, 2008 Diane Wild

From Alex Strachan of Canwest News Service:

New sitcom has an easygoing charm
“Thanksgiving brings the season debut of two Canadian comedies, one new, one familiar. Both are about family, friendship and the small things in life, appropriate to the occasion.” Read more.

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In the news: Goodbye Gas

October 13, 2008 Diane Wild

From Alex Strachan of Canwest News Service:

Last chance for Gas!
“Brent Butt knew that saying goodbye to Corner Gas would be bittersweet. It didn’t help, though, that the last day of filming in Rouleau, Sask., was the kind of day that evoked feelings of awe and fondness for the Saskatchewan prairie as he drove to work.” Read more.

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In the news: Corner Gas vs Less Than Kind

October 13, 2008 Diane Wild

From Kate Taylor of the Globe and Mail:

What this country needs is, uh, more Corner Gas
“It’s Thanksgiving Monday and Corner Gas (CTV, 9:30 p.m.) returns to your hearth for its sixth and final season.” Read more.