In the news: The history of Drake on Degrassi

jimmy 3207 touchedFrom Dave Kilpatrick of TV Squad:

  • Drake on ‘Degrassi’: A Rapper’s Early Days on Canadian TV
    “Drake was involved in some of ‘Degrassi’s’ hardest hitting story lines, not to mention some scenarios so ridiculous that they could draw a snicker from Sarah McLachlan on her weepiest day (she’s Canadian, you can look it up). So let’s take a look back at some of Drake’s best ‘Degrassi’ moments, shall we?” Read more.
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In the news: Sanctuary among technical winners at Leo awards

From Craig Takeuchi of the Georgia Straight:

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Interview: John Ralston of Living In Your Car

From Jason Tanamor of Zoiks online:

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In the news: Canadian shows scarce on Canadian networks

From Bill Brioux of the Canadian Press:

  • It’s same old, same old as private Canadian networks unveil new fall shows
    “While Citytv’s fall schedule is all red, white and blue Monday through Thursday, weekend offerings open up slots for Canadian-made unscripted shows such as “Mantracker” and “Survivorman.” The drama “Murdoch Mysteries” is also back for a fourth season, which is about all the scripted fare the station can afford right now, according to vice president of specialty and development Alain Strati.” Read more.
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Interview: Callum Keith Rennie on Shattered

smallFrom Melissa Leong of Canwest News Service:

  • Callum Keith Rennie on being Shattered
    “Canadian actor Callum Keith Rennie has more than 100 television and film credits to his name, including Californication, Battlestar Galactica and the film Memento. He earned a Gemini nomination for his role as Det. Stanley Raymond Kowalski on Due South. Now he’s back playing a cop, under slightly different circumstances. His character on Shattered, which is premiering on Global this fall, is a homicide detective with multiple personality disorder. He spoke to us about his character’s condition.” Read more.
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