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In the news: Iman sizes up Project Runway contestants

From the Canadian Press:

  • Iman sizes up hopefuls of ‘Project Runway Canada’
    “As host of the fashion design reality series Project Runway Canada, legendary supermodel Iman is beloved by viewers for her uncompromising standards. Her blunt critiques, biting wit, commanding presence and catchphrase: ‘You just don’t measure up,’ had contestants cowering and viewers raving at the start of Season One.” Read more.
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Trailer Park Boys’ new US deal

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

  • Trailer Park Boys lands new US deal
    “U.S. rights to the long running Canadian comedy about a hard drinkin’ group of East Coast misfits have been acquired by the satellite television service DirecTV. The deal, reported online by Bill Carter in The New York Times Friday, is part of a move by DirecTV to create a HBO-like premium service. Seventeen million subscribers already have access to the channel, which previously carried soaps and game shows.” Read more.
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Being Erica, Flashpoint

In the news: Canadian TV heats up

From Craig Takeuchi and Sean Minogue of the Georgia Straight:

  • Canadian TV heats up the winter season
    “With layoffs at Canwest Global and CTV—plus whispers of cutbacks at the CBC—even our TV industry isn’t insulated from recent economic tremors. While belts tighten one notch, however, Canadian TV has kicked it up two. Two new CBC offerings, the dramedy Being Erica and the Alberta ranch tug-of-war Wild Roses, both debuted with ratings higher than the new 90210. And CTV’s Flashpoint drew 12 million viewers with its January 16 episode. Here are more shows to chill out with over the winter season.” Read more.
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