From Victoria Ahearn of the Canadian Press:
Emmy noms for The Tudors
From a media release:
CBC TELEVISION’S CO-PRODUCTION THE TUDORS NOMINATED FOR TWO PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
The second season of THE TUDORS—a Canada-Ireland CBC Television co-production in association with Showtime Networks—has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series and Outstanding Costume for a Series. Statues will be handed out live, Sunday, Sept. 21, at the 60th Primetime Emmy® Awards in Los Angeles, California. Canadian viewers will have a chance to catch the steamy and dramatic 10-part Emmy®-nominated second season beginning Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 9 p.m., on CBC Television.
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In the news: Kenny Hotz of Testees
From Rob Salem of the Toronto Star:
- Kenny `testees’ the waters
“The Toronto-shot Canadian co-production, set to debut in early October on FX and Showcase, stars Camp Hollywood’s Steve Markle and episodic veteran Jeff Kassel as a couple of slacker roommates who work for an unorthodox product-testing facility, subjecting themselves to the inevitably unfortunate side effects of an assortment of gadgets, devices, medications and treatments.” Read more.
In the news: Country on Canadian Idol
From Victoria Ahearn of the Canadian Press:
- Country thriving on ‘Canadian Idol’
“Rock and pop may rule most seasons of “Canadian Idol,” this sixth one included, but two country-singing contestants who stormed the Top 10 last year certainly proved that twang can thrive on the show.” Read more.
Canadian Idol Competitor Update: 9 Remain as Adam Castelli Eliminated
From a media release:
Nine remain in the race for the Canadian Idol title as Hamilton’s Adam Castelli was revealed tonight as receiving the fewest number of votes this week. The Top 9 finalists now begin preparing for the next round of the competition when they pay homage to some of their favourite departed musicians during Rock and Roll Heaven week on Monday, July 21 at the new time of 9 p.m. ET on CTV (go to idol.CTV.ca to confirm local listings).
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