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Robson Arms season 3 sneak peek

From CTV:

  • ‘Robson Arms’ gets sneak peek on CTV
    “Two special episodes of “Robson Arms” will air next Tuesday and Wednesday on CTV. Following two 90-minute episodes of “American Idol,” Canada’s most popular program, “Robson Arms” will air the first two episodes of their upcoming third season. The episodes will air on Tuesday, Feb. 26 and Wednesday, Feb. 27, both at 9:30 p.m. ET.” Read more.

From Robson Arms writer David Moses:

  • Robson Arms “Season Three” Sneak Peek After American Idol
    “What does a “sneak peek” mean? I don’t want to analyze what it REALLY means but the upshot is that CTV will be airing RAIII episodes 1 (“Gila Monster” by Jesse McKeown) and 3 (“Geeks in Love” by yours truly) next week after “American Idol”, Tues. Feb 26 at 9:30 and Wed. Feb 27 at 9:30.” Read more.
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Upcoming episode: The Guard, Global Feb. 26

IMG 0410 smTuesday, February 26 at 10pm ET/PT

“JUST SAY NO”

A rescue becomes personal for Laura when she is called upon to save the life of Jen, an undercover cop, who is Tina’s biological mother. With tequila as incentive, Andrew and Carly study for the upcoming base inspection and accidentally share a passionate kiss. While attempting to repair Laura’s backyard shed, Miro enlists Tina’s help and ends up being a positive influence.

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Canadian Film and Television Producers announce Indie Award Winners

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From a media release:

Away from Her, Saving Luna, Designer Guys, Durham County, and others pick up top awards

Canada’s Oscar darling is also an “Indie” darling. Away from Her picked up an Indie Award for Best Feature Film at the first annual Indie Awards from the Canadian Film and Television Producers, Association.

The first annual celebration of Canadian independent producers in film, television, and new media recognized outstanding Canadian producer achievement in ten categories of the film, television and new media industry.

In a special ceremony in Ottawa in front of more than 600 industry
leaders and guests, the following winners were announced:

  • Best Children’s and Youth Programme or Series, Generation XXL, by 2151 Film & Television
  • Best Comedy Programme or Series, Moose TV, Rezolution Pictures
  • Best Convergent New Media, www.oddjobjack.com, by Smiley Guy Studios
  • Best Documentary Programme or Series, Saving Luna, by Mountainside Films Ltd.
  • Best Feature Film, Away From Her, Pulling Focus Pictures/Foundry Film
  • Best Lifestyle or Reality Programme or Series, Designer Guys, WestWind Pictures Ltd.
  • Best Mini-Series, October 1970, Barna-Alper Productions Inc.
  • Best Prime Time Drama Series, Durham County, Back Alley Film Productions Ltd.
  • Best TV Movie, In God’s Country, Shaftesbury Films Inc.
  • Jury’s Choice Award, Radiant City, Burns Film Ltd.

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In the news: Upcoming show Mr. Friday

From Jesse Kohl of Media in Canada:

  • Slice show Mr. Friday open for business(es)
    “Toronto-based Temple Street Productions creators Connie Contardi and Jocelyn Mercer are looking for the perfect jobs for Derek Friday, an ex-fashion model and trust fund baby who must, in order to keep receiving his weekly allowance from his mother, swap spots with a frazzled worker every Friday, trading his luxurious lifestyle for their day of drudgery. While Friday slaves away, the “swapee” enjoys a customized day of pampering.” Read more.
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In the news: Durham County, Moose TV win indie awards

From Brendan Kelly of Variety:

  • ‘Away’ wins Canadian Indie award: ‘Moose TV’ surprises in TV comedy category
    “Much more surprising was the win for little indie sitcom “Moose TV” in the comedy series category, besting ratings leaders “Corner Gas” and “Little Mosque on the Prairie.” “Moose TV,” which stars Adam Beach as a native Canadian who returns to his hometown and starts up a pirate TV station, is produced by Montreal production house Rezolution Pictures and aired on the pay TV channel Showcase.” Read more.
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