25th Annual Gemini Awards Conclude With Star-Studded Broadcast Gala Hosted by
Cory Monteith

TORONTO, Nov. 13 /CNW/ - The 25th Annual Gemini Awards concluded its silver anniversary celebration this evening with a black-tie Broadcast Gala at Toronto's historic Winter Garden Theatre. Hosted by Glee's Cory Monteith, a total of 19 awards were presented, including those for Best Comedy Program or Series and Best Dramatic Series. The awards gala, broadcast on Global and Showcase, featured a moving tribute to Degrassi, and an unforgettable performance by Elvis Costello with Feist, Ron Sexsmith, Kendel Carson, and Barry Bales.

The following categories were announced at tonight's Broadcast Gala:

Best Comedy Program or Series
Less Than Kind
(Breakthrough Entertainment, Buffalo Gal Pictures)
Ira Levy, Garry Campbell, Marvin Kaye, Phyllis Laing, Mark McKinney, Chris Sheasgreen, Paula Smith, Peter Williamson

Best Direction in a Dramatic Series
David Frazee - Flashpoint - One Wrong Move

Best Dramatic Mini-Series
The Summit
(Shaftesbury Films Inc., Media Headquarters)
Christina Jennings, Justin Bodle, Robert Cohen, Shari Cohen, Scott Garvie, Adam Haight, Robin Neinstein, Ewa Radwanska

Best Dramatic Series
The Tudors
(Peace Arch Entertainment, PA Tudors III Inc., TM Productions)
John Weber, Sheila Hockin, Morgan O'Sullivan

Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
Cathy Jones, Gavin Crawford, Mark Critch, Geri Hall, Shaun Majumder - 22 Minutes - Episode 8

Best Host or Interviewer in a Sports Program or Sportscast
Brian Williams - Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
Benjamin Arthur - Less Than Kind - That's Somebody's Knish!

Best Music, Variety Program or Series
2009 MuchMusic Video Awards
(CTVglobemedia)
John Kampilis, Bob Pagrach, Sheila Sullivan

Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role
Robert Carlyle - Stargate Universe - Human

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series
Clé Bennett - The Line - Episode 203

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Jared Keeso - Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story

Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role
Caroline Cave - Cra$h & Burn - Forget to Remember

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series Catherine Disher - The Border - The Dead

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Sun Li - Iron Road

Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble)
Michael Bublé - At The Concert Hall - Michael Buble at the Concert Hall

Best Reality Program or Series
The Cupcake Girls
(Force Four Entertainment Inc.)
John Ritchie, Rob Bromley, Grant Greschuk, Gillian Lowrey, Peter Waal

Best Talk Series
Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...
(Tri-Fi Productions Inc., Chatting Glasses UK Limited)
Elvis Costello, David Furnish, Steve Hamilton-Shaw, Jordan Jacobs, Sir Elton John, Martin Katz, Steve Warden

Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series
Marvin Kaye, Chris Sheasgreen - Less Than Kind - Third Death's The Charm

Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary Program
Broke.
(ID: Productions Inc.)
Rosie Dransfeld

Launched by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television in 1986, the Gemini Awards honour outstanding achievements in the Canadian English-language television industry. The 25^th Annual Gemini Awards brought together Canada's most gifted performers, craftspeople, producers, and decision-makers over several evenings of special events in Toronto. 

About the ACCT:
Established in 1979, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a national, non-profit, professional association dedicated to the promotion, recognition, and celebration of exceptional achievements in Canadian film and television. Unifying professionals across Canada, the ACCT is a vital and integral force, representing all areas of the film and television industries.

For further information:

Judy Lung, Communications Manager
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Ph: 416-366-2227 ext 238
E-mail: [email protected]