In the news: Shaftesbury racks up the Gemini nominations
Susan Tolusso of Playback talks to the successful production company:
- Shaftesbury’s fabulous 42 nods
“The Toronto prodco’s drama series ReGenesis – which follows a team of scientists investigating medical and ethical dilemmas – received 12 nominations this year, marking the third time it has been nominated in the best drama series category. Read more.
In the news: Whistler reacts to Whistler
From the Whistler Question:
- Second season of ‘Whistler’ set for premiere
“Love it or loathe it, the CTV drama series Whistler returns for a second season this weekend — and this time around the show is sporting a whole new Whistler personality that promises to bring it closer to the real thing.” Read more.
In the news: Intelligence back for seconds
Jordyn Marcellus of the University of Calgary Gauntlet previews Intelligence:
- CBC’s Intelligence delivers
“One of Canada’s greatest producers of homegrown television, Chris Haddock, has managed to carve a niche into television with shows like smart television dramas Da Vinci’s Inquest and Da Vinci’s City Hall. Haddock’s latest show, Intelligence, has entered into its second season on CBC, with its season premiering on Mon., Oct. 1 at 9 p.m.” Read more.
In the news: Critics are critical of Geminis
Steve Burgess of Playback reports on the Geminis:
- The critics weigh in
“All a Canadian TV show wants is a little respect. That’s why the Geminis were created. Maybe it’s fitting that the awards show can’t get no respect either, a sentiment that shows up quickly when you talk to Canadian TV critics.” Read more.