From the Associated Press, Flashpoint at #18 with 7.12 million:
- List of top 20 prime-time shows in Nielsen ratings (July 14-20)
In the news: Flashpoint US ratings
In the news: Corner Gas films #100
From the Canadian Press:
- ‘Corner Gas’ films its 100th episode as part of sixth and final season
“The beloved Canadian sitcom “Corner Gas” is celebrating a milestone this week. CTV says show creator and star Brent Butt and the rest of the crew will film their 100th episode Wednesday at the Canada-Saskatchewan Production Studios in Regina.” Read more.
In the news: Marias down to 3
From CBC:
- And then there were three; Marias close in on finale
“It’s now down to three Marias, and in just a few days a relatively unknown Canadian actress will land the leading role in the upcoming Toronto production of The Sound of Music.” Read more.
Fox passes on Intelligence
From Bill Brioux of TV Feeds My Family:
- Wells: Fox Out Of Intelligence
“Executive producer John Wells confirms that Fox has passed on Intelligence, the CBC drama he was re-developing as an American series with creator Chris Haddock (Da Vinci’s Inquest). ‘We developed it at Fox, they have passed on it and we’re taking it to other places because it’s a great script,’ said Wells.” Read more.
Canadian Idol down to 8
From a media release:
Canadian Idol Guest Stars Revealed as Katherine St-Laurent is Eliminated
- Bryan Adams, Tom Jones, Simple Plan and Gavin Rossdale Announced as Canadian Idol’s First Wave of Guests and Mentors as Katherine St-Laurent is Eliminated from the Competition
- MuchMoreMusic now airing encore episodes of Canada’s favourite summertime series Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET
As Canada said goodbye to the latest competitor to be eliminated, Quebec’s Katherine St-Laurent, Canadian Idol host Ben Mulroney revealed the first group of music stars who will be appearing and performing on the series throughout the rest of the season. The remaining Top 8 finalists will work with some of the world’s most accomplished artists, including Canadian icon Bryan Adams, rockers Simple Plan, the legendary Tom Jones and – in next week’s “Unplugged” episode – former Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale. Additional guest stars will be announced as the season progresses.
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