In the news: Durham County, Moose TV win indie awards

February 23, 2008 Diane Wild

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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In the news: Murdoch Mysteries’ earnestness

February 23, 2008 Diane Wild

From Joel Rubinoff of the Record:

Period mystery is behind the times
“With a brittle tunnel vision that pretends Canadian TV hasn’t evolved since the days when Bruno Gerussi trolled the B.C. waterways collecting logs and chatting with neighbours, Murdoch Mysteries exists in a cultural netherworld where irony doesn’t exist and edginess is a function of cutting utensils.” Read more.

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In the news: Interview with Degrassi’s Lauren Collins

February 23, 2008 Diane Wild

From Sherry Smither of the Canadian Jewish News:

Degrassi actor branches out into movies
“‘For an actor my age and when I was younger, to have the opportunity to deal with this kind of material is a blessing. Usually, what’s available for youth actors is Disney fare. I’ve done that and I loved it, but this is acting â€“ it’s really challenging and ground-breaking. It makes waves everywhere,’ says the versatile actress who puts in 13- to 14-hour days when she’s on the set.” Read more.

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In the news: Little Moque goes to Europe

February 23, 2008 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From the Canadian Press:

CBC’s Mosque picked up by more European networks
“CBC-TV’s hit sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie will begin airing in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland this year, the show’s producer said.” Read more.

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Terminal City heads to Sundance Channel

February 23, 2008 Diane Wild

From a media release:

Sundance Channel to Premiere Award-Winning Miniseries ‘Terminal City’ on March 6th

Sundance Channel will premiere “Terminal City,” an award-winning Canadian miniseries about a cancer-stricken housewife who becomes a reality TV star, in March 2008. Comprised of ten episodes, “Terminal City” was created and written by Angus Fraser (Kissed); the directors are Rachel Talalay (The Wind in the Willows), Kari Skogland (Chicks With Sticks), Lynne Stopkewich (Kissed), and Stephen Surjik (I Want Candy). The series stars Maria del Mar (Price of Glory, “24”), Gil Bellows (The Weather Man, “Ally McBeal”), Paul Soles (The Score), Katie Boland (Jumper and Adoration) and Jane McLean (Shoot ‘Em Up). “Terminal City” airs as a weekly one-hour program, premiering Thursday, March 6th at 9:00pm ET/PT.

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