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CBC celebrates the end of Schitt’s Creek with new special

From a media release:

CBC today announced a 90-minute viewing event celebrating SCHITT’S CREEK on Tuesday, April 7. This special night of programming kicks off at 8:00 p.m. (8:30 NT) with the final episode of SCHITT’S CREEK followed by BEST WISHES, WARMEST REGARDS: A SCHITT’S CREEK FAREWELL, an original, emotional one-hour special, at 8:30 p.m. (9:00 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service.

BEST WISHES, WARMEST REGARDS: A SCHITT’S CREEK FAREWELL caps off the four-time Emmy®-nominated comedy series, giving fans an intimate and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the sixth and final season. Directed by Amy Segal, the special includes never-before-seen footage of table reads, audition tapes and heartfelt moments from the very last day on set. Interviews with the creators, cast, journalists and celebrity fans guide viewers through the creation of SCHITT’S CREEK, as well as its incredible rise and cultural contribution. In addition to interviews with Daniel Levy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, Jennifer Robertson, Noah Reid and Sarah Levy, audiences will hear from celebrity superfans including Carol Burnett, Cameron Crowe, Will Arnett, Tony Hale, Paula Abdul, Amy Sedaris, Johnny Weir and more.

This announcement follows the 2020 Canadian Screen Award nominations, where SCHITT’S CREEK made history, earning a record-setting 26 nominations including Best Comedy Series and nods for performances, writing, directing, costume design, production design, cinematography, hair, editing, sound, and casting.

Since its debut in 2015, SCHITT’S CREEK has been recognized with more than 145 award nominations and 38 wins to date, and has appeared on dozens of ‘Best Of’ lists.

Commissioned by CBC, BEST WISHES, WARMEST REGARDS: A SCHITT’S CREEK FAREWELL is produced by Best Wishes, Inc. Representing Best Wishes Inc, the Executive Producers are Daniel Levy, Eugene Levy, Amy Segal, Andrew Barnsley, and Fred Levy. Amy Segal is the director.

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Canadian Screen Awards cancelled by the Canadian Academy

From a media release:

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Academy is deeply saddened to announce the cancellation of all Canadian Screen Week activities in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, including the national broadcast gala on Sunday, March 29th. Following a thorough review of Canadian Screen Week events and an assessment of the potential risk to our attendees, we feel this is the only responsible decision at this time.

We are committed to the celebration of our Canadian Screen Award nominees and Special Award honourees and will share an update in the coming weeks.

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Link: Killjoys gave us the gift of one of science fiction’s most thoughtful shows

From Princess Weekes of The Mary Sue:

Link: Killjoys gave us the gift of one of science fiction’s most thoughtful shows
With Johnny and Dutch’s friendship, it never makes that awkward turn into the romantic, but it is always shown to be the most important relationship in the series. They are a family, and that is a bond that is even more important than romance. Continue reading.

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Link: Meet Hamza Haq, the thoughtful actor behind Transplant’s Dr. Bash

From Bill Brioux of Brioux.tv:

Link: Meet Hamza Haq, the thoughtful actor behind Transplant’s Dr. Bash
“He’s a real life hero, and as is the case with most real life heroes, they don’t think that they’re doing anything phenomenal, they’re just doing what they think is right — which is what I think they got right in Bash’s character.” Continue reading.

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Link: Transplant writer Rachel Langer on the sacrifices required to deliver a script

From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:

Link: Transplant writer Rachel Langer on the sacrifices required to deliver a script
“I started on Transplant three months after undergoing a total hysterectomy removing my uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. I was definitely still recovering, and Derek and I talked a lot about what that was going to look like during the job, but ultimately I LOVE working.” Continue reading.

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