Everything about Flashpoint, eh?

Weekend ratings: Geminis, Flashpoint, Battle of the Blades, Heartland, Ron James Show,

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

  • Millions Ignore Canadian TV Awards
    “Apparently there was some sort of Canadian TV awards show on Saturday night. It drew 303,000 viewers on Global according to BBM Canada overnight estimates. Word is it was held in Calgary. Another 50,000 caught it on Showcase.” Read more.
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Flashpoint finale focuses on sniper at Maple Leaf Gardens

paetkauFrom a media release:

Sniper in Maple Leaf Gardens: Gripping FLASHPOINT Fall Finale Airs Nov. 20 on CTV

  • Gunman goes to the extreme to save one of hockey’s greatest shrines from demolition
  • FLASHPOINT wins seven Gemini Awards, including Best Dramatic Series –

Hot on the on the heals of three more Gemini Award wins Saturday night, including Best Dramatic series, Canada’s most-watched original drama series FLASHPOINT wraps its Fall season this Friday, November 20 at 10 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). Shot from inside one of hockey’s greatest temples, historic Maple Leaf Gardens comes back to life, guest-starring as “Godwin Coliseum” when the SRU attempts to disarm a highly-trained and passionate sniper who will to do anything to save the famed arena from demolition. With unprecedented access, viewers get a never-before seen look at the bowels of Maple Leaf Gardens, including hidden corridors, the Foster Hewitt Gondola, and the announcer’s booth used by former house-announcer Paul Morris, as the SRU tracks down their target in one of the series’ most riveting episodes ever.

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In the news: Flashpoint big winner at Geminis

From Lisa Wilton of Sun Media:

  • ‘Flashpoint’ shines at Gemini Awards
    “Flashpoint proved it’s more than a flash in the pan after walking away with three major awards at last night’s Geminis gala. CTV’s popular cop drama received the most gongs of any nominated program during the 90-minute televised event.” Read more.

From Shannon Montgomery of the Canadian Press:

From CBC:

  • Flashpoint triumphs at Gemini gala
    “The police drama nabbed a trio of trophies at the annual celebration of Canadian English-language TV: best drama, best director for Kelly Makin, and best actor in a continuing drama for Enrico Colantoni, who stars as the leader of the show’s elite police tactical unit. Producer Anne Marie La Traverse thanked the show’s growing fan base.” Read more.
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Gemini wins for Flashpoint, Rick Mercer Report, Erin Karpluk, Enrico Colantoni

From a media release:

The 24th Annual Gemini Awards concluded this evening with the Broadcast Gala, a glitzy event held at the historic BMO Centre, Stampede Corral in Calgary, Alberta. Hosted by award-winning comedian Ron James, a total of 17 awards were presented including those for Best Comedy Program or Series and Best Dramatic Series. The gala, broadcast on Global and Showcase, also included special tributes to Corner Gas, Royal Canadian Air Farce, and Trailer Park Boys for their outstanding and enduring contributions to the Canadian television industry.

The following categories were announced:

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