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In the news: Intelligence DVD reviews

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From Nathaniel Jonet of Blogger News Network:

  • Intelligence, Season One
    “Starting this April 29th, now available as a special edition boxed DVD collectors set from Acorn Media and Program Partners is the first season of one of the most ambitious Canadian television shows. Intelligence, Season One is now ready for you to take home. Enjoy the mean streets of Vancouver whenever you see fit.” Read more.

From Chris Neilson of DVD Talk:

  • Intelligence: Season One
    “The best new television crime drama since HBO’s The Wire came and went before many viewers south of the 49th parallel even heard of it. That show, originally aired by the Canadian Broadcast Corporation, was Intelligence. The series began airing in the summer of 2006, but was not renewed upon the conclusion of its second season. Fortunately, the pilot and first season are being released in a DVD box set by Acorn Media, with the final season hopefully to follow.” Read more.
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Little Mosque on the Prairie

In the news: Sitara Hewitt of Little Mosque

From Sitara Hewitt in the Anglican Journal:

  • 2lmop528Little Mosque’s role model for Muslims has Anglican roots
    “As Rayyan Hamoudi on the Canadian television series Little Mosque on the Prairie, actor Sitara Hewitt plays the devout Muslim daughter of a Muslim father and a mother who converted to Islam from Anglicanism. In real life, Ms. Hewitt was raised Anglican. Below, she reflects on her unique role for the Anglican Journal.” Read more.
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In the news: Life with Derek wins Rocket Prize

From the Canadian Press:

  • ‘Life With Derek’ wins Shaw Rocket Prize for best childrens’ programming
    “The TV series “Life with Derek” has won the Shaw Rocket Prize for best Canadian children’s program. The show – a half-hour comedy about a blended family that’s forced together two wilful teenagers – took the $50,000 prize at a ceremony held Wednesday night in Toronto. The prize recognizes the best show for children aged 12 and younger and is voted on by nearly 700 students in Grades 4, 5 and 6.” Read more.
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The Adrenaline Project Wants Thrill-Seeking Teens

From a media release:

Casting for hit reality series now open

If you’re looking for a rush this summer, then auditioning for the action-packed teen reality series The Adrenaline Project may be for you. Producers at marblemedia and YTV are seeking 120 contestants for Season 2 of this adrenaline-charged series that pits intrepid teens against each other in intense physical and mental challenges.
 
The second season steps up the excitement with a new tournament-style format that sees contestants competing over the whole season to win the championship title of “The Ultimate Adrenalite.” This season will really push the limits of bravery and adventure for the contestants, bringing them face-to-face with some of their greatest fears and finest abilities.
 
To be considered as a competitor, you must be between the ages of
14 – 16 and be available to shoot several days between June and October 2008, one hour from Toronto. Visit www.theadrenalineproject.com/casting to apply and let Boomer know that you have the guts and the drive to make it to the final round.
 
Applications to audition close Thursday, May 8.

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Awards

Food Jammers wins gold

From a media release:

PEACE POINT’S FOOD JAMMERS STRIKES GOLD AT THE 41ST ANNUAL WORLDFEST-HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Les Tomlin, President and Executive Producer of Peace Point Entertainment Group is delighted to announce today that the company’s Food Jammers series (Season II) was honored this past week with a Gold Award at the 41st annual WorldFest Film Festival held in Houston, TX. This is the third year in a row that Food Jammers has been honored at WorldFest, having previously won Silver (’07) and Bronze (’06). The series is currently in production on it’s third season set to air this fall on Canada’s Food Network. The series is also broadcast in Italy (RAI), Brazil (Globosat), Australia (XYZ) and Thailand (UBC).

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