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So You Think You Can Dance Canada eliminates Amy and Austin

October 1, 2009 Diane Wild 2 Comments

_mo26320_resize From a media release:

AMY Gardner and AUSTIN Di Iulio are Eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Leaving Eight to Sweat it Out for Canada’s Votes

Special Top 8 performance show is expanded to two-hours on October 6 beginning at 8 p.m. ET on CTV
Recent EmmyÃ‚Â® Award-winning choreographer Tyce Diorio to choreograph for the first time on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA with Top 8 group number
Next week, Canada’s Favourite Dancer Nico Archambault and acclaimed Canadian choreographer Sabrina Matthews to choreograph for the first time

Following over 1 million votes, host Leah Miller announced live on CTV tonight that AMY and AUSTIN received the lowest number of the country’s votes and had been eliminated from SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA. The eight remaining dancers will take to the stage for a super sized, two-hour Performance Episode on Tuesday, October 6 beginning at 8 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local listings).

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In the news: Louis Ferreira (aka Justin Louis) of Stargate Universe

October 1, 2009 Diane Wild

louishead From Bill Harris of Sun Media:

Louis has … a plan: Captain Kirk comparisons aside, Canadian actor Ferreira’s career is on a roll
“Hey, Louis Ferreira, you’re basically the Stargate Universe version of Captain Kirk. ‘I didn’t think of myself that way, and to be completely honest, it probably was a good thing, because I love my Shatner!’ Ferreira said with a laugh.” Read more.
Ferreira back to his roots
” Louis Ferreira had three good reasons to change his name: His dearly departed mother; his kids; and his own sense of comfort with his career. Until recently, Louis Ferreira’s professional acting name was Justin Louis.” Read more.

Being Erica, Ratings, Rick Mercer Report, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Ratings: Rick Mercer Report, 22 Minutes, Being Erica, SYTYCDC

September 30, 2009 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

Mercer Bungee Jumps to Record High
“Rick Mercer roared back with 1,295,000 CBC viewers last night, the best start-of-season numbers for the topical comedy series to date.” Read more.

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The Border moving to Thursdays

September 30, 2009 Diane Wild 1 Comment

09border4 From a media release:

GEMINI-AWARD WINNING SERIES THE BORDER MOVES TO THURSDAYS AT 9 PM

Celebrated Canadian actors guest star in season three Tonya Lee Williams, ArsinÃƒÂ©e Khanjian, Kristin Booth, Patrick McKenna and moreÃ¢â‚¬Â¦

In its most explosive season yet, CBC’s Gemini award-winning hit show, THE BORDER, delivers more action and gripping storylines than ever, picking up from last season’s cliffhanger finale — a firefight with a vicious gang. Premiering on CBC Television on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 9 p.m., season three opens with Major Mike Kessler (James McGowan) critically wounded and wracked with guilt. Deemed a rogue cop, Gray Jackson (Graham Abbey) is suspended, while Liz Carver (Grace Park) fights for her life in a Washington hospital. Language specialist Khalida Massi (Athena Karkanis) joins the Squad, impressing colleagues with her motorcycle and her martial arts training, and Slade (Jonas Chernick) is completely smitten.

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The Tudors makes tardy return to Canada

September 30, 2009 Diane Wild 2 Comments

From Myles McNutt of Cultural Learnings:

The King Waits for the Fall Season: The Tudors Season 3 makes CBC Debut
“CBC is starting its airing of the third season of their (and Showtime’s) The Tudors (starting tonight at 9pm) six months after its April debut in the States. It’s an awkward position for the network to be in, as hardcore fans of the series have likely done their best to seek out the episodes already, and even if they aren’t the type to take part in such illegal activities there are reviews and episode summaries available for one and all. Plus, the Season 3 DVDs (distributed by separate companies in the U.S. and Canada) will actually release in this country a week ahead of the finale’s airing on CBC, which makes the show seem that much more ‘late’ in internet terms.” Read more.