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Awards

In the “news”: Saskatchewan reels in the awards ceremonies

From Defamer (so not to be taken seriously):

  • Awards-Friendly Saskatchewan Setting Its Sights On Next Year’s VMAs
    “Sure, Toronto might still be lightheaded from a TIFF visit from a dreamy-eyed Jake Gyllenhaal, but we think we already know where the center of the Canadian universe will be this time next year, as the glittering stars of Little Mosque on the Prairie, Rent-A-Goalie, and Corner Gas descend upon the prairie capital for a night celebrating the biggest and best Canadian comedy talent that has yet to head down to the States to actually make it big.” Read more.

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In the news: No Gemini nom for Little Mosque

From the Toronto Star:

  • ‘Mosque’ fails to win Gemini nomination
    “The hugely successful CTV sitcom Corner Gas will compete against Royal Canadian Air Farce and This Hour Has 22 Minutes at this year’s Gemini Awards, but the much-discussed Little Mosque on the Prairie failed to make the cut for best comedy series.” Read more.
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Gemini Awards announced

From a media release:

The 22nd Annual Gemini Awards Nominees Announced

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce the nominations for the 22nd annual Gemini Awards, recognizing the year’s best in Canadian English-language television. The Gemini Awards Gala will be presented in Regina for the first time at the Conexus Arts Centre on October 28th, 2007. CBC Television joins the Academy as the broadcaster to celebrate this year’s outstanding achievements. Global will kick off the evening with its signature red carpet pre-show in a special broadcast of ET Canada at The Gemini Awards.

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2007 Directors Guild of Canada Awards Nominations

From a media release (TV nominees only):

The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) announces the 2007 DGC Awards nominations. Funnyman Peter Keleghan returns as host of the event on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Carlu event theatre in Toronto.

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