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In the news: Kiefer Sutherland’s Corner Gas cameo

April 21, 2008 Diane Wild

From Bill Harris of Sun Media:

Kiefer adds fuel to Corner: Sutherland spot pumps up Corner Gas season finale
“The cameo appearance by the famous Canadian actor was the highlight of the fifth-season finale of Corner Gas, which aired on CTV. The voice of Sutherland’s mom, actress Shirley Douglas, also was featured in the episode.” Read more.

Leo Awards announced

April 21, 2008 Diane Wild 3 Comments

From a media release:

All nominees for the 10th Anniversary Leo Awards were announced today. In addition to the earlier announcement of select program categories included in the Leo Awards Film Festival, the list of nominees for the Leo Awards 2008 is now complete and can be viewed online at http://leoawards.com/nominees_2008.html.

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In the news: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria

April 21, 2008 Diane Wild

From John Law of the Niagara Falls Review:

Falls actress goes through reality show wringer
“Stacey Joy Long went for an audition, and came home with a reality show. When the 23-year-old Niagara Falls actress caught wind of auditions for a Toronto production of The Sound of Music, she thought it was a bit strange they were held at the CBC building.” Read more.

Degrassi

In the news: Degrassi down south

April 21, 2008 Diane Wild

From CTV:

‘Degrassi’ star finds fame down south
“Jake Goldsbie, who plays Toby Isaacs on CTV’s Degrassi: The Next Generation, says he can’t believe the show’s enormous following south of the border. ‘I remember the first few years we were on the air, it wasn’t that big of a deal in the States, except in Buffalo,’ Goldsbie tells CTV.ca. Degrassi airs in the U.S. on The N.” Read more.

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YTV searches for Canada’s next young superstar in the new summer series, The Next Star

April 21, 2008 Diane Wild 5 Comments

From a media release:

Nationwide auditions for singers begin this May in Halifax
Auditions open to all Canadians aged 15 and under
Winner takes home a recording contract
The Next Star website goes live today at www.YTV.com

Do you know a kid who has star power? Corus Entertainment’s YTV and Tricon Films & Television are pleased to announce a cross-country six-city casting call for talented singers for the new YTV original series, The Next Star scheduled to launch Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m.

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