From Cassandra Szklarski of The Canadian Press:

• Young actors vie for Gemini prize
  “Amid the seasoned star power will be two youngsters vying for the title of best actress: 11-year-old Rachel Marcus and 14-year-old Jordy Benattar. The kids are up against industry veterans Megan Follows, Natasha Henstridge and Erica Durance, but say the formidable competition has done nothing to diminish excitement for their first big Geminis bash.” Read more.

From Raju Mudhar of the Toronto Star:

• Jason Priestley coming home to host Geminis
  “‘I’ve really made an effort as a Canadian actor and director to stay connected to the Canadian television industry,’ he says. ‘So for me to come back to host this show, to see so many people that I continue to work with to this day, it’s really going to be a lot of fun for me.'” Read more.

From Brian Gorman of the Sudbury Star:

• Open Letter
  “In its continuing struggle to attract an audience, the Gemini Awards appear to be working on the principle that if you hide it, someone may find it. The Geminis, airing Friday, Nov. 28, have little or no profile – a situation that doesn’t promise to get better with this year’s televised gala.” Read more.

From Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun:

• Set to coast as Gemini host
  “Jason Priestley figures he has this hosting thing down to a science. ‘Well, I’m no Terry David Mulligan, but you know … ,’ Priestley said. Only a Canadian kid would reference Terry David Mulligan. Gotta love it. Priestley’s pending hosting gig is the Gemini Awards in Toronto a week from tonight. The Geminis, which honour the best in Canadian TV, will be televised on E! and Showcase.” Read more.

From a media release:

Canwest salutes achievements in Canadian Television as Official Broadcaster of the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards

• Jason Priestley set to host the most illustrious night in Canadian Television
• Gemini Awards to air on E!, Everything Entertainment and Showcase on November 28, 2008

With non-stop red carpet reporting, comprehensive ceremony coverage and exclusive interviews with TV’s hottest Canadian actors, Canwest is set to bring everything Geminis to viewers as the official broadcaster of the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards Broadcast Gala. Canwest will be home to the most extensive multi-channel coverage when the awards take place in Toronto on Friday, November 28th, airing on both E!, Canada’s ultimate destination for everything entertainment and Showcase at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Both channels will also air an exclusive red carpet pre-show, capturing the stars as they arrive for the big night, at 7:30pm ET / PT.

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