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In the news: Gemini winners

October 22, 2008 Diane Wild

From the Canadian Press:

‘The Tudors,’ ‘The Englishman’s Boy’ among early winners headed into Geminis
“Period dramas from the CBC were the big winners at the Gemini Awards on Wednesday, when the racy historical series The Tudors and the miniseries The Englishman’s Boy each snagged four trophies in advance of next month’s televised gala.” Read more.
See all winners so far at the Gemini website

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In the news: Gemini nominated writer Alan McCullough

October 22, 2008 Diane Wild

From Isabelle Gallant of the Edmonton Journal:

Career turn works out for the best: Gemini nod affirms local screenwriter chose well
“(Alan) McCullough was nominated in the category of best writing in a dramatic series for his work as a staff writer on the show Stargate Atlantis, which is shot in Vancouver. The award will be handed out tonight in Toronto at one of the four Gemini ceremonies — the Drama, Variety and Comedy Gala.” Read more.

Awards, Degrassi

In the news: Degrassi, X-Weighted among Gemini winners

October 21, 2008 Diane Wild

From the National Post:

Gemini Awards, round two: The judges totally like Degrassi
“Kung-fu kicking chickens, teen melodrama and renovations gone wrong were among the victors as the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television announced the second batch of winners of the 2008 Gemini Awards yesterday in the children’s, youth and lifestyle categories.” Read more.

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In the news: BC hosts Gemini reception

October 16, 2008 Diane Wild

From Glen Schaefer of The Province:

Television awards tuned into the city
“Actors Ben Ratner and Gabrielle Miller hosted a reception at the Sutton Place Hotel last night for their B.C. show-business peers nominated at this year’s Gemini Canadian television awards.” Read more.

Awards, Rick Mercer Report, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

In the news: Canadian Comedy Awards

October 5, 2008 Diane Wild

From CBC:

CBC shows pick up trophies at Canadian Comedy Awards
“Big winners this year included a best direction in a TV series award to Henry Sarwer-Foner for CBC’s The Rick Mercer Report and a group award for best writing in a special or episode to 11 performers and writers from This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Episode 3.” Read more.