ConradBlack Sheri Levine of CanWest News Service talks to Rick Mercer:

Rick Mercer is back with Lord Black
“‘I’m really happy to be kicking off the season this way,’ he said. ‘I wanted to open (the season) with Conrad Black so I was pretty relieved when I walked out of that house with that tape under my arm.'” Read more.

Photo courtesy CBC: Conrad Black gives a ‘Celebrity Tip’ on the season premiere of THE RICK MERCER REPORT on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 8 pm.

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In the news: Intelligence back for a wild ride

September 29, 2007 Diane Wild

Intelligence 7970 Yvonne Zacharias of the Vancouver Sun talks to Klea Scott and Ian Tracey:

Season 2 of Intelligence gets smart and tense
“Hang on to your seats. Season 2 of the television series Intelligence is about to begin.” Read more.

Photo courtesy CBC: Klea Scott as Mary Spalding.

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In the news: Rick Mercer Report: The Book

September 29, 2007 Diane Wild

Vit Wagner of the Toronto Star reviews Rick Mercer’s new book:

The Book on Rick Mercer
“Rick Mercer has gained fame for keeping politicians in check and keeping Canadians up to date on issues.” Read more.

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In the news: Canadian fall shows

September 29, 2007 Diane Wild

Tudors2 John Doyle of the Globe and Mail looks at Canadian series coming this fall:

Kings, kinks, Coupland and Celine
“From The Tudors to The Border, there is a lot of worthwhile viewing to be done in the coming months.” Read more.

Photo courtesy CBC: Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Henry VIII and Jeremy Northam as Sir Thomas More (The Tudors – episode 1)

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Comedy Central buys Kenny vs. Spenny

September 28, 2007 Diane Wild

From a Comedy Central media release:

COMEDY CENTRAL Pits Best Friends Against Each Other in Pick-Up of Canadian Series ‘Kenny vs. Spenny’ Created by and Starring Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice

“South Park” Creators Join Executive Team for New Episodes
Network Licenses 10 All-New Episodes And Acquires 10 All-Time Classic Episodes

COMEDY CENTRAL has reached an agreement with BLUEPRINT ENTERTAINMENT and BREAKTHROUGH FILMS & TELEVISION to license 10 new episodes of the reality/comedy series “Kenny vs. Spenny,” it was announced today by Lauren Corrao, executive vice president original programming and development, COMEDY CENTRAL. As part of the deal, COMEDY CENTRAL will also acquire 10 existing episodes from the “Kenny vs. Spenny” library. The series is set to premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on November 14.

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