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Battle of the Blades

Third pair eliminated from Battle of the Blades

From a media release:

VIOLETTA AFANASIEVA AND P.J. STOCK ARE THE THIRD ICED PAIR ON BATTLE OF THE BLADES

  • Katia Gordeeva and Valeri Bure return for another week –

Violetta and P.JDespite bringing a sizzling chemistry to each of their performances, Violetta Afanasieva and P.J. Stock were eliminated tonight on BATTLE OF THE BLADES. Valeri Bure and Katia Gordeeva, who also found themselves in the bottom two for the second time in the competition, will remain in the game for another week maintaining their chance to win a $100,000 donation to their charities of choice.

Skating to “Canned Heat” by Jamiroquai, Violetta and P.J.’s dance routine earned them a total score of 16.9 from the judges. This week’s judging panel: Sandra Bezic, Jeremy Roenick and guest judge Ken Daneyko praised tonight’s performances and were amazed by both pairs’ improvement from Sunday’s show. For their efforts, One x One will receive a $25,000 donation in Violetta and P.J.’s honour.

Tonight’s special guest performer American figure skater Johnny Weir delivered on his promise to “bring it” to Canada when he skated to Lady Gaga’s ‘Just Dance’ in a costume he designed himself.

The five pairs returning to compete on Sunday, October 24 are: Shae-Lynn Bourne and Patrice Brisebois, Isabelle Brasseur and Todd Warriner, Katia Gordeeva and Valeri Bure, Kyoko Ina and Kelly Chase, Jamie Salé and Theo Fleury.

Viewers can learn more about the competitors at www.cbc.ca/battle, the official online portal for the BATTLE OF THE BLADES. In addition to videos, blogs and behind-the-scene photos, the site offers viewers the opportunity to become fans of their favourite pair and track each participant’s activity as they strive to be the final pair remaining at the end of the series.

BATTLE OF THE BLADES is the brainchild of Kevin Albrecht with development by Sandra Bezic. BATTLE OF THE BLADES executive producers are John Brunton, Barbara Bowlby and Kevin Albrecht and show producers are Sandra Bezic and Sue Brophey. It is produced by Insight Productions in association with CBC Television airing Sunday and Monday nights at 8 p.m. local time.

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Uncategorized

Ratings: Battle of the Blades, Men With Brooms, Rick Mercer, Shattered, The Tudors, Being Erica

From Bill Brioux of TV Feeds My Family:

  • Race beats Big Bang to win the week in Canada
    “MONDAY saw Battle of the Blades slip below the million mark for the results show (an overnight, estimated 969,000) giving little lift to Men with Brooms, which continues to get swept aside against Monday competition (258,000). A new Just for Laughs drew 380,000.” Read more.

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Awards

Glee’s Cory Monteith to host Gemini Awards

From a media release:

GLEE’S CORY MONTEITH TO HOST THE 25TH ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS

  • Gala Ceremony Broadcast Live on Global and Showcase Saturday, November 13 – 8pm

smallCanwest and the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television have announced that Glee star Cory Monteith will host the 25th Annual Gemini Awards. Broadcast live on Saturday, November 13 – 8pm on Global and Showcase from Toronto’s historic Winter Garden Theatre, the Awards honour the highest achievements in the television industry. This year marks a significant milestone as the Geminis commemorate their silver anniversary.

“It is such an honour to host the Geminis,” said Cory Monteith. “My mom is so excited! I hope that I can make my fellow Canadians proud!”

“The Gemini Awards are the biggest celebration of Canadian television, and what an ideal complement to have Cory back home to host the Gala broadcast,” said Christine Shipton, SVP, Drama and Factual Content, Canwest Broadcasting. “As the star of one of TV’s biggest shows, we’re confident his enthusiasm will bring a fresh energy that is sure to resonate with audiences nationwide.”

Born in Calgary and raised in Vancouver, Cory Monteith is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after young actors. Playing the affable Finn Hudson on Global’s smash hit, Glee, Monteith has catapulted to stardom since the series debut last year. Monteith’s film credits include Final Destination 3; The Invisible; Deck the Halls; Whisper; and most recently, Monte Carlo, starring Leighton Meester, Selena Gomez and Katie Cassidy, scheduled for release in early 2011.

“We are delighted that Cory will be returning to the Gemini Awards,” said Sara Morton, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “Over the years, the awards shows have been hosted by some of Canada’s best-known and most beloved performers, each of whom has brought their own personal charm and charisma to the show. Cory is a terrific addition to a show that is already teeming with talented nominees and presenters.”

In honour of the Geminis’ 25th anniversary, TV lovers across the country have been encouraged to vote for their favourite Canadian series from the last 25 years at www.favetvshow.ca. Compiled by a group of seasoned television critics, these shows encompass drama, comedy, reality and lifestyle genres. Voting concludes on Friday, October 29 when the results will be tallied. Special guests will present the countdown of Canada’s favourite TV shows throughout the broadcast.

Launched by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television in 1986, the 25th Annual Gemini Awards will bring together Canada’s most gifted performers, craftspeople, producers and decision-makers over several evenings of special events.

For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.geminiawards.ca.

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