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Picnicface’s triple threat

September 1, 2011 Diane Wild

From Angela Hickman of the National Post:

Picnicfaceâ€™s â€˜Powerthirstâ€™ for knowledge
If Picnicface sounds like just another made-up nonsense word, well it is. But itâ€™s also the name of a Halifax comedy troupe that is about to go national. The octet are a triple threat, with a book, movie and television show coming out this fall; if everything works out they may just become a household name. Read more.

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Picnicface ready for its closeup

September 1, 2011 Diane Wild

From Fabiola Carletti of CBC:

Sketch troupe Picnicface tackles the mainstream
Picnicface, the self-described “Halifamous” internet sensation, is getting ready for its close up. The Halifax-based comedy troupe makes its television debut Wednesday night with a preview of the show Picnicface airing on the Comedy Network. Read more.

Awards

Gemini musical performances and ticket sales

September 1, 2011 Diane Wild

From a media release:

26th ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS INTENSIFY: PRIMETIME GALA FAST APPROACHING AS CBC REVEALS MUSICAL PERFORMANCES & GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC

The CBC and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT) are proud to announce three remarkable performances on the 26th ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS, airing on September 7, 2011 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT).

The one-hour live gala will include performances by:

Jim Cuddy, Blue Rodeo front man and celebrated music icon releasing his 3rd solo album this month.
City and Colour, alias of Juno Award winning singer-songwriter Dallas Green.
Deborah Cox, multi-platinum artist and judge of CBCâ€™s Cover Me Canada, will join forces with rising star Kellylee Evans, who is fresh off a 2011 Juno Award win from her latest jazz album, Nina.

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Rookie Blue

New tonight: Rookie Blue on Global – “A Little Faith”

September 1, 2011 Diane Wild

Canadian actor Callum Keith Rennie (The Firm, Californication) Guest Stars

Andy, Dov and Traci are tested with a challenging undercover training exercise, but things go awry when Andy and Traci encounter Swarek on his own undercover operation. Meanwhile, Dov faces a choice that could threaten his career

Awards, Battle of the Blades, Call Me Fitz, Degrassi, Dragons' Den, Flashpoint

Call Me Fitz wins big at Gemini awards industry gala

August 31, 2011 Diane Wild

From Gayle MacDonald of the Globe and Mail:

Call Me Fitz wins six Gemini awards at second industry gala
Call Me Fitz, HBO Canadaâ€™s raucous comedy starring Jason Priestley, scored the largest number of Geminis last night, raking in six including best direction in a comedy and kudos for supporting cast members Ernie Grunwald and Rachel Blanchard. Read more.