Gemini Nominations Announced

TORONTO: The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television has announced the nominations for the 25th annual Gemini Awards, with the drama Flashpoint leading the pack with 15 nods.

Flashpoint is up for 15 awards, including best dramatic series. Coverage of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games scored 13 nominations. Shaftesbury’s Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures, as well as Guns, Stargate Universe and The Summit, are up for awards in 9 categories each. Less Than Kind and Love, Hate and Propaganda each scored 8 nods.

"Over the past 25 years, we have witnessed dramatic changes in the Canadian television industry," said Sara Morton, the CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. "The stories that we tell and the ways in which we tell those stories have evolved alongside the technological advancements that have altered the way we watch TV. This year’s nominations reflect an industry that is confident and flourishing. Our shows are successful here in Canada and around the world. We are proud to celebrate this year’s achievements as well as pay tribute to the shows and colleagues that have paved the way for this year’s nominations."