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In the news: Little Mosque won’t compete with Corner Gas at Geminis

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Etan Vlessing of Playback dissects the Gemini comedy nominations:

  • No Dog River vs. Mercy showdown in Regina
    “Here’s the joke: Canada’s breakout comedy hit Little Mosque on the Prairie won’t be competing for the Geminis’ best comedy series award when the trophies are handed out in the show’s home province of Saskatchewan on Sunday, Oct. 28.” Read more.
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In the “news”: Saskatchewan reels in the awards ceremonies

From Defamer (so not to be taken seriously):

  • Awards-Friendly Saskatchewan Setting Its Sights On Next Year’s VMAs
    “Sure, Toronto might still be lightheaded from a TIFF visit from a dreamy-eyed Jake Gyllenhaal, but we think we already know where the center of the Canadian universe will be this time next year, as the glittering stars of Little Mosque on the Prairie, Rent-A-Goalie, and Corner Gas descend upon the prairie capital for a night celebrating the biggest and best Canadian comedy talent that has yet to head down to the States to actually make it big.” Read more.

CBC brings us the real news:

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In the news: No Gemini nom for Little Mosque

From the Toronto Star:

  • ‘Mosque’ fails to win Gemini nomination
    “The hugely successful CTV sitcom Corner Gas will compete against Royal Canadian Air Farce and This Hour Has 22 Minutes at this year’s Gemini Awards, but the much-discussed Little Mosque on the Prairie failed to make the cut for best comedy series.” Read more.
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Gemini Awards announced

From a media release:

The 22nd Annual Gemini Awards Nominees Announced

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce the nominations for the 22nd annual Gemini Awards, recognizing the year’s best in Canadian English-language television. The Gemini Awards Gala will be presented in Regina for the first time at the Conexus Arts Centre on October 28th, 2007. CBC Television joins the Academy as the broadcaster to celebrate this year’s outstanding achievements. Global will kick off the evening with its signature red carpet pre-show in a special broadcast of ET Canada at The Gemini Awards.

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