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In the news: Hugh Dillon ‘crazy busy’

October 6, 2008 Diane Wild

From Brendan Kelly of the Montreal Gazette:

Actor true to rocker roots
“Hugh Dillon is the real deal. His intense performance in the Canadian-made cop series Flashpoint, a surprise hit on U.S. TV this summer, has turned him into a hot item south of the border. All of a sudden, Hollywood is paying a lot more attention to this guy.” Read more.

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In the news: Goodbye Corner Gas

October 6, 2008 Diane Wild

From Jeff DeDekker of the Regina Leader-Post:

‘Corner Gas’ says goodbye
“When fans tune in to the season premiere of Corner Gas on Oct. 13, they will be doing so with mixed emotions. The thrill and excitement of having Corner Gas back for its sixth season on CTV will be tempered by the fact that it will be the final season for the show, which is considered by some the best sitcom in Canadian television history.” Read more.

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In the news: Corner Gas film likely

October 6, 2008 Diane Wild

From Jeff DeDekker of the Regina Leader-Post:

Future film likely: Butt
“Although Corner Gas is putting up the “Closed” sign this spring, fans probably haven’t seen the last of Brent Leroy and the residents of Dog River.” Read more.

In the news: Less Than Kind ‘happens to be Jewish’

October 6, 2008 Diane Wild

From Jaime J. Weinman of Macleans:

No little synagogue on the prairie: A new Canadian comedy series goes out of its way to emphasize that it’s not a ‘Jewish’ show
“‘This is not a show about a Jewish family,’ says Marvin Kaye, creator of the new series Less Than Kind. ‘It is about a family that happens to be Jewish.’ The comedy, premiering on Citytv on Oct. 13, about a Jewish teenager (Jesse Camacho) living in Winnipeg, was conceived by Kaye and co-creator Chris Sheasgreen as a show in the vein of Arrested Development, with Camacho as a smart but shy kid perpetually embarrassed by his dysfunctional family.” Read more.

Interview with Flashpoint co-creators

October 5, 2008 Diane Wild

From Mike McPhaden at Running With My Eyes Closed:

Under the Gun: An interview with Flashpoint’s Creators – Part 1
“Flashpoint, CTV’s new procedural about a tactical police unit handling Toronto’s most extreme incidents, hit the bull’s-eye with audiences this summer. As the ratings continue to rise, CTV and U.S. broadcaster CBS announced plans to bring the show back for a second season. It’s great news for viewers and a good omen to TV makers north of the border, but nobody is celebrating as much as the show’s creators, Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern.” Read more.