Awards

In the news: Jason Priestley on hosting the Geminis

November 21, 2008 Diane Wild

From Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun:

Set to coast as Gemini host
“Jason Priestley figures he has this hosting thing down to a science. ‘Well, I’m no Terry David Mulligan, but you know … ,’ Priestley said. Only a Canadian kid would reference Terry David Mulligan. Gotta love it. Priestley’s pending hosting gig is the Gemini Awards in Toronto a week from tonight. The Geminis, which honour the best in Canadian TV, will be televised on E! and Showcase.” Read more.

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So You Think You Can Dance Canada eliminates Arassay and Vincent

November 20, 2008 Diane Wild

From a media release:

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA’s Arassay and Vincent Eliminated

Tickets for So You Think You Can Dance Canada National Tour go on Sale this Weekend
Sean Cheesman and Mary Murphy are behind the judge’s desk, Nov. 26

With only two weeks left before Canada names its favourite dancer, it was revealed live on CTV tonight that following more than 2 million votes from last night’s countrywide poll, the journey has ended for ARASSAY and VINCENT on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA. Next week, the six remaining dancers will take to the stage for the Top 6 Performance episode on Wednesday, November 26 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local listings).

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Ratings, Rick Mercer Report

Rick Mercer Report ratings

November 20, 2008 Diane Wild

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

Grapes Makes Mercer Look Like a Million
“A visit from notorious clothes horse Don Cherry powered the Rick Mercer Report back over a million viewers Tuesday night.” Read more.

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In the news: Interview with Yannick Bisson of Murdoch Mysteries

November 20, 2008 Diane Wild 3 Comments

From Randy Shore of the Vancouver Sun:

Story, character drive Murdoch Mysteries
“It’s raining and his boots are soaked from shooting in the mud all morning, but Yannick Bisson is all business, assiduously repeating the scene over and over.” Read more.

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In the news: Little Mosque’s vision of multiculturalism

November 20, 2008 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From Helgi Eyford of the Calgary Herald:

We become what we behold
“The CBC television drama, Little Mosque on the Prairie, is a great case in point. It paints a picture of a community where people from different backgrounds deal with problems and, in the process, model a version of multiculturalism that is Canada’s greatest achievement as a nation.” Read more.