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2003 Gemini Awards
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television's 18th Gemini Awards were held on October 20, 2003, to honour achievements in Canadian television. The awards show, which was hosted by Seán Cullen, took place at the John Bassett Theatre and was broadcast on CBC Television. Awards Best Dramatic Series *'' The Eleventh Hour'' - Alliance Atlantis Communications. Producers: Ilana Frank, Semi Chellas, Anne Marie La Traverse, Brian Dennis *'' Blue Murder'' - Barna-Alper Productions, Canwest, North Bend Films. Producers: Laszlo Barna, Steve Lucas, Norman Denver *''Cold Squad'' - Keatley MacLeod Productions, Atlantis Films. Producers: Peter Mitchell, Jon Pilatzke, Gigi Boyd, Steve Ord, Matt MacLeod, Julia Keatley, Gary Harvey *''Da Vinci’s Inquest'' - Haddock Entertainment, Barna-Alper Productions, Alliance Atlantis Productions, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Producers: Chris Haddock, Laszlo Barna, Lynn Barr, Arvi Liimatainen *''The Atwood Stories'' - Shaftesbury Films. Producers: K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bassett Theatre
The John W. H. Bassett Theatre is a multi-purpose theatre located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Front Street, in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The theatre is regularly used by the CTV Television Network for television shows such as ''Canadian Idol'' and '' Canada's Got Talent.'' The 1,232 seat, multi-purpose theatre is a self-contained venue within the Metro Toronto Convention Centre's North Building. The adjacent rooms host pre-and post-performance receptions. The theatre also hosts corporate events, a number of nationally televised award shows, community events and national and international TV specials. The theatre was named for John W. H. Bassett, the founder of Baton Broadcasting, the main predecessor of Bell Media, parent of the CTV Television Network. Since 2003 the theatre has been regularly used by CTV for programs such as ''Canadian Idol'' and was used in December 2011 for the Toronto Canada's Got Talent auditions. During the late 1990s, Thúy Nga ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da Vinci’s Inquest
''Da Vinci's Inquest'' is a Canadian crime drama television series which originally aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005. While never a ratings blockbuster, the critically acclaimed show did attract a loyal following, and ultimately seven seasons of thirteen episodes each were filmed for a total of ninety-one episodes. The show, set and filmed in Vancouver, starred Nicholas Campbell as Dominic Da Vinci, once an undercover officer for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, but now a crusading coroner who seeks justice in the cases he investigates. The cast also included Gwynyth Walsh as Da Vinci's ex-wife and chief pathologist Patricia Da Vinci, Donnelly Rhodes as detective Leo Shannon, and Ian Tracey as detective Mick Leary. Episodes Cast Main *Nicholas Campbell as Coroner (Mayor in season 8) Dominic Da Vinci *Suleka Mathew as Dr. Sunita "Sunny" Ramen (credited as "Sue Mathew" in the first season) (seasons 1–5 & beginning of season 6) *Donnelly Rhodes as Detective Leo Sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epitome Pictures
Epitome Pictures Inc. (later known as DHX Studios Toronto) was a Canadian film and television production company based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded by Linda Schuyler and Stephen Stohn in 1992, the company is best known for producing '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' and '' Degrassi: Next Class'', the fourth and fifth respective entries of the '' Degrassi'' teen drama franchise, of which was co-created by Schuyler. Other television series produced by Epitome include '' Liberty Street,'' '' Riverdale'', and '' The L.A. Complex.'' Epitome was acquired by DHX Media in 2014. History Linda Schuyler and Stephen Stohn founded Epitome Pictures in 1992, and purchased its first studio building in 1995, to film ''Riverdale''. At the time, the studio was allegedly "in a sorry state, with snow melting on the leaking roof and cans catching the water". Its main headquarters were located on a 100,000 square-foot lot in Bartley Drive in Toronto, Ontario. In April 2014, the company and its libr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bell Media
Bell Media Inc. (Canadian French, French: ) is a Canadian media conglomerate that is the mass media subsidiary of BCE Inc. (also known as Bell Canada Enterprises, the owner of telecommunications company Bell Canada). Its operations include national television broadcasting and production (including the CTV Television Network, CTV and CTV 2 television networks), radio broadcasting (through iHeartRadio Canada), digital media (including Crave (streaming service), Crave) and Internet properties (including the now-defunct Sympatico portal). Bell Media is the successor-in-interest to Baton Broadcasting (later CTV Inc.), one of Canada's first private-sector television broadcasters. Although the company was founded in 1960 as Telegram Corporation, the current enterprise traces its origins to the establishment of Bell Globemedia Inc. in 2001 by BCE and the The Woodbridge Company, Thomson family, combining CTV Inc. (which BCE had acquired in 2000) and the operations of the Thomson family's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Next Generation
Next Generation or Next-Generation may refer to: Publications and literature * ''Next Generation'' (magazine), video game magazine that was made by the now defunct Imagine Media publishing company * Next Generation poets (2004), list of young and middle-aged figures from British poetry Technology Next generation often means a new state of the art: * AMD Next Generation Microarchitecture (other), AMD products * Next Generation Air Transportation System, the Federal Aviation Administration's massive overhaul of the national airspace system * Next Generation Internet (other), various projects intended to drastically increase the speed of the Internet * Next Generation Networking, emerging computer network architectures and technologies * Next-generation lithography, lithography technology slated to replace photolithography beyond the 32 nm node * Next-Generation Secure Computing Base, software architecture designed by Microsoft * NextGen Healthcare Inform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salter Street Films
Salter Street Films was a Canadian television and film production company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. History Salter Street Films was founded by brothers Paul and Michael Donovan in 1983. Paul was trained as a director at the London Film School; Michael graduated from Dalhousie University’s Law School and started as a producer of Paul's film projects. Salter Street Films was named after the street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where Paul and Michael had been living. The company started life with early problems. Its first major feature film was '' Def-Con 4'' (1985), which eventually became profitable, but other films such as '' George's Island'' (1989), '' Buried on Sunday'' (1992), and '' Paint Cans'' (1994), though critically acclaimed, were money-losers. The company's salvation turned out to be the sci-fi TV series ''Lexx'', which was a hit in Germany, Russia, and Eastern Europe. This Canadian-German co-production went on to become a lucrative money-maker through internati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muse Entertainment
Muse Entertainment, commonly referred to as Muse, is an independent film and television production companies in Canada. It was founded by Michael Prupas in 1998. Background Muse's production arm, Muse Entertainment Enterprises, produces films and television series for a wide variety of audiences. Its distribution arm, Muse Distribution International, delivers films and television series to broadcasters, cable networks, streaming services, and other distributors globally. Muse is one of the most active film and television production companies in the world for internationally co-produced projects. Under Canada's official film production treaties, Muse has co-produced projects in many countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Romania, Hungary, Morocco, Australia, and South Africa. The company garnered attention in 2011 for its production of the multi-Emmy-winning and nominated miniseries '' The Kennedys,'' in association with Asylum En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Cavendish
Jonathan Stewart Cavendish (born 4 February 1959) is a British independent film producer. He is notable for his work on '' Elizabeth: The Golden Age'' (2007), '' Breathe'' (2017) and the Bridget Jones films. He is a member of the Cavendish family. Early life Jonathan Stewart Cavendish was born 4 February 1959, the son of Robin Cavendish and Diana Blacker Cavendish, who became advocates for the disabled following Robin's paralysis by polio in December 1958.Renton, Alice; Renton, Tim (10 August 1994)"Obituary: Robin Cavendish" ''The Independent''.Oaksey, John (17 August 2001)"Obituaries: Professor E T 'Teddy' Hall" ''The Telegraph''. Cavendish studied history at Oxford University. Career Cavendish began his career in advertising. He was part of the marketing team behind Channel 4's launch in 1982. After joining Little Bird Productions in 1983, Cavendish has been responsible for acclaimed titles such as '' In My Father's Den'' (2004), ''Croupier'' (1998) and '' Trauma'' (2004), as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isle Of Man Film
Isle of Man Film was a regional screen agency, part of Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development. They drive inward investment in relation to film and the creative industries. Since 1995 Isle of Man Film has built a worldwide reputation, having co-financed and co-produced over 100 feature film and television dramas which have all filmed on the Isle of Man. They are one of the busiest areas of film production in the British Isles. Isle of Man Film offers a package of services for film producers and production companies. Loans and equity investment, a wealth of natural locations, a talented crew base, experienced facilities and services companies, together with a film-friendly Government. Isle of Man Film commits funding support to micro-budget projects, under the banner of the Mannin Shorts scheme, an educational platform aimed at providing Isle of Man residents with the skills required to secure work in the Manx film industry. They provide numerous workshops ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CTV Television Network
The CTV Television Network, commonly known as CTV, is a Television in Canada, Canadian English-language terrestrial television network. Launched in 1961 and acquired by BCE Inc. in 2000, CTV is Canada's largest privately owned List of Canadian television channels, television network and is now a division of the Bell Media subsidiary of BCE. It is Canada's largest privately or commercially owned network consisting of 22 owned-and-operated stations nationwide and two privately owned affiliates, and has consistently been placed as Canada's top-audience measurement, rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival Global Television Network in key markets. Bell Media also operates additional CTV-branded properties, including the 24-hour national cable news network CTV News Channel (Canada), CTV News Channel and the secondary CTV 2 television system. There has never been an official full name corresponding to the initials "CTV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaftesbury Films
Shaftesbury Films is a film, television and digital media production company founded by Christina Jennings in 1987. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Background Shaftesbury is a creator and producer of original content for television and digital platforms. Shaftesbury's slate includes 18 seasons of Murdoch Mysteries for CBC, UKTV, and ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment; detective drama Frankie Drake for CBC; Houdini & Doyle for Sony Pictures Television, Corus Entertainment, ITV, and Fox; thriller series '' Slasher'' for NBCUniversal's Chiller and now available on Netflix; and CBC Kids series The Moblees. Shaftesbury's digital arm, Smokebomb Entertainment, produces original digital, convergent, and branded entertainment projects including the YouTube series and upcoming movie Carmilla; mystery series V Morgan Is Dead; fashion comedy series MsLabelled, produced in partnership with Shaw Media and Tetley Tea; supernatural drama Inhuman Condition; and the ''Slasher'' VR app for i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Atwood Stories
''The Atwood Stories'' was a Canadian television drama series, which aired on W in 2003. A short-run dramatic anthology series produced by Shaftesbury Films, the series dramatized six short stories by Margaret Atwood. It was one of the first original Canadian drama series ever commissioned by the network. The series was a Gemini Award nominee for Best Drama Series at the 18th Gemini Awards. The following year, Shaftesbury produced ''The Shields Stories'', a similar series which dramatized six short stories by another Canadian writer, Carol Shields."Shields and Atwood on TV? What took so long?". ''The Globe and Mail ''The Globe and Mail'' is a Newspapers in Canada, Canadian newspaper printed in five cities in Western Canada, western and central Canada. With a weekly readership of more than 6 million in 2024, it is Canada's most widely read newspaper on week ...'', March 9, 2004. Episodes References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Atwood Stories, The 2000s Canadian dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
