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In the news: Season finale of Corner Gas

From Rob Salem of the Toronto Star:

  • Hot Box: TV worth talking about
    “You heard it here first. Do not, I repeat, do not miss Monday’s season-ending episode of Corner Gas. That’s all I’m allowed to tell you, except that it’ll be a major format change, accompanied by a major surprise. Don’t worry, I’ll remind you again on Monday. Watch while you can, kids, production on next year’s final, farewell season is about to begin.” Read more.
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This is Emily Yeung Available on DVD

From a media release:

Real life preschooler, Emily Yeung, stars in This is Emily Yeung, coming to DVD thanks to a deal between marblemedia and Vivendi Entertainment Canada. This is Emily Yeung: Arts and Crafts will be the first release in a collection of episodes featuring some of Emily’s crafty adventures such as This is Emily Yeung Beading, This is Emily Yeung Making a Stuffed Animal and This is Emily Yeung Making Origami.

Vivendi begins distribution of the DVD in Canada on May 13, 2008. Arts and Crafts will be available in stores across the country, so Emily’s fans can watch her adventures over and over again. The DVD is also available to pre-order online at http://www.thisisemilyyeung.com.

This is Emily Yeung is a live action preschool television series following host, Emily Yeung, as she discovers the world from her own unique perspective. In this original adaptation of the award winning show This is Daniel Cook, six-year-old Emily brings a fresh female perspective as she learns, explores and creates with everyone including, musicians, paramedics and professional athletes. This is Emily Yeung, co-produced by marblemedia and Sinking Ship Entertainment, airs exclusively on Treehouse in Canada and Playhouse Disney in the United States. The series, distributed by marblemedia Distribution, airs in over 75 countries and in seven languages.

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In the news: Knowing when to pull the plug

From Cassandra Szklarski of the Canadian Press:

  • Beware the shark: tough for TV shows to know when to pull the plug
    “Whatever you do, avoid the shark. That’s the understood mantra when it comes to determining when to end a hit TV series before it declines into tragic self-parody, but not every show manages to escape such a fate. “Corner Gas” recently announced it would go out at the top of its game, while longer-running shows such as “ER” and “The Royal Canadian Air Farce” announced finales to sighs of relief.” Read more.
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Robson Arms marathon on Bravo

From a Bravo media release:

Meet the neighbours of Robson Arms all over again during Bravo!’s two day, 26-episode marathon, leading up to the Season 3 premiere on CTV. Revisit the hijinx and hilarity of sleazy superintendent Yuri (John Cassini), slackers Nik (Fred Ewanuick) and Hal (Zak Santiago), adorably clueless Bobbi (Gabrielle Miller), and the rest of the Robson Arms’ tenants. The marathon begins with the very first episode Saturday, April 26 at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT.

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