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In the news: Jason Priestley on hosting the Geminis

November 21, 2008 Diane Wild

From Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun:

Set to coast as Gemini host
“Jason Priestley figures he has this hosting thing down to a science. ‘Well, I’m no Terry David Mulligan, but you know … ,’ Priestley said. Only a Canadian kid would reference Terry David Mulligan. Gotta love it. Priestley’s pending hosting gig is the Gemini Awards in Toronto a week from tonight. The Geminis, which honour the best in Canadian TV, will be televised on E! and Showcase.” Read more.

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Plan for televised Gemini Awards

November 11, 2008 Diane Wild

From a media release:

Canwest salutes achievements in Canadian Television as Official Broadcaster of the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards

Jason Priestley set to host the most illustrious night in Canadian Television
Gemini Awards to air on E!, Everything Entertainment and Showcase on November 28, 2008

With non-stop red carpet reporting, comprehensive ceremony coverage and exclusive interviews with TV’s hottest Canadian actors, Canwest is set to bring everything Geminis to viewers as the official broadcaster of the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards Broadcast Gala. Canwest will be home to the most extensive multi-channel coverage when the awards take place in Toronto on Friday, November 28th, airing on both E!, Canada’s ultimate destination for everything entertainment and Showcase at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Both channels will also air an exclusive red carpet pre-show, capturing the stars as they arrive for the big night, at 7:30pm ET / PT.

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In the news: Directors Guild awards handed out

November 8, 2008 Diane Wild

From the Canadian Press:

‘Eastern Promises’ the big winner at the Directors Guild of Canada Awards
“Among TV shows, Intelligence was named best drama, Degrassi: The Next Generation won best family show and Corner Gas was named best comedy. The gritty series Durham County, took two trophies, for best direction and best picture editing.” Read more.

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In the news: The Canadian TV racket … and Corner Gas

November 3, 2008 Diane Wild

From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail on the recent CRTC decision, the Gemini awards’ plot to be as inconsequential as possible, and tonight’s Corner Gas:

The Canadian TV racket: It’s all about your money
“Corner Gas (CTV, 9:30 p.m.) is a repeat, but one of the more crazy episodes of the series. See, Hank has an idea to increase tourism to Dog River but this has consequences nobody could have foreseen.” Read more.

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In the news: Vancouver actors win at Geminis

October 26, 2008 Diane Wild

From Glen Schaefer of The Province:

Geminis come calling for local actors
“Two of the three winning Vancouver actresses weren’t in Toronto last week when their names were called at the Gemini awards for Canadian TV. And that’s not a bad thing — singer-actress Alexz Johnson (best actress in a children’s series for Instant Star) was criss-crossing North America as her recording career heats up, and Katharine Isabelle (best supporting actress in a miniseries, The Englishman’s Boy) was getting shot in a horror movie.” Read more.