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Everything about Sanctuary, eh?
Sanctuary picks up Emmy nod for visual effects
From a media release:
CANADIAN ORIGINAL SERIES AMONG THE EMMY® NOMINATIONS
- The Movie Network and Movie Central’s Canadian original series Sanctuary nabs nomination
Among the titles nominated is Sanctuary, a Canadian original series commissioned by The Movie Network and Movie Central, in partnership with SCI FI Channel, that is up for Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series.
In the news: Sanctuary returning
From Jon Stephens of Giant Killer Squid:
- Sanctuary set to return to Sci-Fi (SyFy) this Fall!
“I was fortunate enough to catch every episode of the first season, mostly on tivo. The series was immensely entertaining. Basically, it was a mix between a crime drama and a fairy tale/myth. Each week sent the team on a hunt for some new creature to either give protection and a new home to, or to confine the creature to keep the public safe.” Read more.
Bravo/Discovery/MTV/Space Fall 2009 Canadian programs
From a media release:
BRAVO
GREAT CANADIAN BIO-SERIES – New (Original Canadian, 8 x :60) Bound together to form a new Bravo! series, these individual documentaries are stunning and in-depth features of some of Canada’s greatest talents. Well-known Canadians include Glenn Gould, Yousuf Karsh, Ian Tyson, Gordon Pinsent, Denny Doherty, Des McAnuff, and Takao Tanabe. Each episode provides a look at the lives of Canadians who have left their mark on this country.
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In the news: Corner Gas, Stargate among Leo award winners
From Craig Takeuchi of the Georgia Straight:
- Corner Gas, Stargate, Babz Chula win at B.C.’s Leo Awards
“Corner Gas, which concluded after six seasons on the air last month, won the best comedy series, and Nancy Robertson from the show (who was up against costars Brent Butt, who was in attendance to accept the previous award, and Gabrielle Miller) won best performance in a comedy series.” Read more.