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In the news: Rent-a-Goalie returns Sunday

Andrew Ryan of the Globe and Mail talks to writer and star Christopher Bolton:

As Canadian as a coffee on the way to the rink
“Although limited to eight episodes, the first season of Rent-A-Goalie drew respectable specialty-channel ratings and earned the show three nominations at this weekend’s Gemini Awards, including a nod for best comedy series. Not bad for a rookie. Read more.

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Lee-Anne Goodman of the Canadian Press interviews Christopher Bolton about the Geminis and his returning show:

‘Rent-a-Goalie’ star to leave mark
“I am not holding my breath given that it’s in Regina, the home of Brett Butt, but we’re pretty psyched,” Bolton said in an interview, referring to the star and creator of “Corner Gas.” Read more.

Alex Strachan of CanWest News Service

Gemini Awards are still suffering growing pains
“This year’s best-drama Geminis nominees reflect a mix of different genres and styles, from CBC’s Intelligence — unfairly overlooked last year — to The Movie Network and Movie Central’s Slings & Arrows, last year’s winner, and the futuristic sci-fi thriller ReGenesis.” Read more.

From CBC (so it buries the news that Corner Gas and Rent-a-Goalie were also honoured):

Mercer, 22 Minutes take Canadian Comedy Awards honours
“CBC shows This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report were both winners at this year’s Canadian Comedy Awards.” Read more.

Etan Vlessing of Playback dissects the Gemini comedy nominations:

No Dog River vs. Mercy showdown in Regina
“Here’s the joke: Canada’s breakout comedy hit Little Mosque on the Prairie won’t be competing for the Geminis’ best comedy series award when the trophies are handed out in the show’s home province of Saskatchewan on Sunday, Oct. 28.” Read more.