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In the news: CTV’s fall schedule

Lee-Anne Goodman of the Canadian Press points out the lack of new Canadian shows:

  • CTV congratulates itself for U.S. shows it’s picked up for fall in glitzy launch
    “The network’s Canadian shows, in fact, weren’t highlighted till midway through the launch, when Brent Butt took to the stage to promote the upcoming season of the beloved hit sitcom, “Corner Gas.” “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” “Whistler” and “Robson Arms” join “Corner Gas” on the slate of returning Canadian shows, but there were no new ones on the schedule.”

Marise Strauss of Playback notes a conspicuous absence:

  • CTV drums up drama
    “Absent from the CTV schedule, however, is the homegrown comedy Jeff Ltd., which aired on Saturdays.”
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In the news: Canadian Idol better than American Idol?

Tara Merrin of Sun Media interviews Canadian Idol judge Zack Werner, who’s bashing American Idol:

  • ‘Idol’ judge attacks American rival
    “He says Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson don’t know a thing about finding unique talent and this season’s finalists proved that. ‘No matter what kind of props anybody wants to give Melinda Doolittle when it came down to it in America, they had a Justin Timberlake knock-off, who looks like he’s 40, and Jordin Sparks who is just a professional pageant kid … who knows so little about artistry,’ says the Canadian Idol judge.”
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Upcoming episode: Instant Star, CTV, June 3

InstantStarSunday, June 3
7:30 p.m. – Instant Star – “Problem Child”

Jude’s never been a stellar student, but when she fails music, she’s stunned. Sent to visit an elementary school to do damage control, Jude faces down her biggest fans. When she gives one budding songwriter some questionable advice, Jude can’t help but wonder if it is possible to be both a terrible student and an awful teacher?

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