From a media release:

POLKA DOT DOOR AND THE NEW MUSIC TO RECEIVE SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT THE 25TH ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS

• MasterWorks Program to be Continued by the Academy; Honours to be Presented at Upcoming Awards Shows

The Academy is pleased to introduce the MasterWorks program at the 25th Annual Gemini Awards, a special tribute founded by the Audio-Visual Preservation Trust (AV Trust) in 2000 to honour culturally significant works. This year’s Television honourees – Polka Dot Door and The New Music – will be recognized at the upcoming Industry Galas taking place Tuesday, November 2nd and Wednesday, November 3rd.

Founded in 1996, the AV Trust carried out its mandate of protecting and promoting Canada’s audio-visual heritage until 2009. In the spring of 2010, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced that it would continue the AV Trust’s film and television-related activities. MasterWorks tributes for French-language television and Canadian film will be incorporated into the 2011 Prix Gémeaux and the 2011 Genie Awards respectively.

The 2010 MasterWorks Television Honourees are:

Polka Dot Door
Producers: Ted “Leo” Coneybeare, Jed MacKay
Executive Producer: Vera Good
Broadcaster: TVO

The New Music
Producers: John Martin (to be presented posthumously)
Executive Producer: Moses Znaimer
Broadcaster: CityTV and MuchMusic

For additional information regarding this year’s MasterWorks Television Honourees, please visit www.geminiawards.ca.

From a media release:

PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS GALA

• A-List Talent Includes Hawaii Five-0’s Grace Park, The Cast of Rookie Blue, 2010 Winter Olympic Champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Flashpoint’s Enrico Colantoni Plus Many More…
• Glee’s Cory Monteith Hosts the Gala Ceremony
• Saturday, November 13 – 8pm on Global and Showcase

Hot on the heels of the announcement revealing Glee’s Cory Monteith as host of the 25th Annual Gemini Awards, Global and Showcase, along with the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television proudly welcome a robust lineup of A-list talent eager to celebrate the nominees.

The special presenters confirmed to date include Grace Park from this fall’s #1 new series, Hawaii Five-0; the cast of the #1 new Canadian drama series, Rookie Blue with Missy Peregrym, Gregory Smith, Enuka Okuma, Charlotte Sullivan and Travis Milne; Dan For Mayor’s Fred Ewanuick; Republic of Doyle’s Allan Hawco; Flashpoint’s Enrico Colantoni; Lost Girl’s Anna Silk; and Canada’s ice dance champions from the 2010 Winter Olympics, Gold Medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.

The Gemini Awards will be broadcast live Saturday, November 13 – 8pm on Global and Showcase. This year’s broadcast will be preceded by glittering red carpet arrivals featuring some of Canada’s biggest names in television.

TV lovers across the country can continue to vote for their favourite Canadian series from the last 25 years at www.favetvshow.ca. Compiled by a group of seasoned television critics, these shows encompass drama, comedy, reality and lifestyle genres. Voting concludes on Wednesday, November 3 when the results will be tallied. Special guests will present the countdown of Canada’s favourite TV shows throughout the broadcast.

Launched by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television in 1986, the 25th Annual Gemini Awards will bring together Canada’s most gifted performers, craftspeople, producers and decision-makers over several evenings of special events.

For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.geminiawards.ca.

From a media release:

The 25th Annual Gemini Special Awards Announced

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Special Awards. These awards will be presented at the 25th Annual Gemini Awards Industry Galas, taking place November 2nd and 3rd at the Kool Haus Entertainment Complex, and at the Broadcast Gala, taking place November 13th at the historic Winter Garden Theatre.

This year’s recipients are:

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From a media release:

GLEE’S CORY MONTEITH TO HOST THE 25TH ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS

• Gala Ceremony Broadcast Live on Global and Showcase Saturday, November 13 – 8pm

Canwest and the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television have announced that Glee star Cory Monteith will host the 25th Annual Gemini Awards. Broadcast live on Saturday, November 13 – 8pm on Global and Showcase from Toronto’s historic Winter Garden Theatre, the Awards honour the highest achievements in the television industry. This year marks a significant milestone as the Geminis commemorate their silver anniversary.

“It is such an honour to host the Geminis,” said Cory Monteith. “My mom is so excited! I hope that I can make my fellow Canadians proud!”

“The Gemini Awards are the biggest celebration of Canadian television, and what an ideal complement to have Cory back home to host the Gala broadcast,” said Christine Shipton, SVP, Drama and Factual Content, Canwest Broadcasting. “As the star of one of TV’s biggest shows, we’re confident his enthusiasm will bring a fresh energy that is sure to resonate with audiences nationwide.”

Born in Calgary and raised in Vancouver, Cory Monteith is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after young actors. Playing the affable Finn Hudson on Global’s smash hit, Glee, Monteith has catapulted to stardom since the series debut last year. Monteith’s film credits include Final Destination 3; The Invisible; Deck the Halls; Whisper; and most recently, Monte Carlo, starring Leighton Meester, Selena Gomez and Katie Cassidy, scheduled for release in early 2011.

“We are delighted that Cory will be returning to the Gemini Awards,” said Sara Morton, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “Over the years, the awards shows have been hosted by some of Canada’s best-known and most beloved performers, each of whom has brought their own personal charm and charisma to the show. Cory is a terrific addition to a show that is already teeming with talented nominees and presenters.”

In honour of the Geminis’ 25th anniversary, TV lovers across the country have been encouraged to vote for their favourite Canadian series from the last 25 years at www.favetvshow.ca. Compiled by a group of seasoned television critics, these shows encompass drama, comedy, reality and lifestyle genres. Voting concludes on Friday, October 29 when the results will be tallied. Special guests will present the countdown of Canada’s favourite TV shows throughout the broadcast.

Launched by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television in 1986, the 25th Annual Gemini Awards will bring together Canada’s most gifted performers, craftspeople, producers and decision-makers over several evenings of special events.

For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.geminiawards.ca.