National Kids Jury has chosen from five finalists; Winner to be unveiled at Ottawa Gala November 27
OTTAWA, Nov. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Excitement is building as the date to unveil this year's Shaw Rocket Prize winner is upon us! Cast and crew will be attending the ceremony at the Château Laurier to find out who will be awarded the $50,000 Shaw Rocket Prize. Interview requests are being accepted for advance coverage as well as following the announcement of the winner.
| Date: | November 27, 2012 |
| Time: | 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. |
| Where: | Adam Room |
| Château Laurier | |
| 1 Rideau St. | |
| Ottawa, ON | |
For more information about the Prize, visit the Shaw Rocket Prize website at www.rocketprize.ca. For information about the Shaw Rocket Fund, visit www.rocketfund.ca
THE FINALISTS
Justin Time
Guru Studio
Looking for adventure? Then come along as Justin and his imaginary pals Olive and Squidgy star in the biggest stories of all time, told from every corner of the world! Justin's everyday preschool challenge sets the stage for adventure as they ride rockets into space, discover new worlds with the Vikings, and chase Cleopatra's cat through Egypt!
Là Est La Question!
Productions La Fête Inc.
That... is the question! is a weekly television magazine consisting of thirteen 25-minute shows, that resolutely wanders off the beaten track. The starting point of each episode is simple: 4 friends aged 12-14 find themselves in a public environment (skate park, water slides, treeGO...) and get set to embark on an adventure or participate in a special activity.
My Babysitter's a Vampire - Season
Fresh TV Inc.
My Babysitter's A Vampire is a special effects enhanced live-action adventure comedy. It follows the heroics of a group of three geeky, sci-fi loving dudes, Ethan, Benny & Rory and their smoking hot vampire babysitter, Sarah and her BFF Erica as they defend their town against an avalanche of scary supernatural phenomena.
Stella and Sam - Season 2
Radical Sheep Productions Inc.
Based on the award-winning best-selling book series by Marie-Louise Gay. Independent, brave, adventurous Stella, has something to say about everything - the best kind of big sister... especially when your name is Sam and you're eager to explore the world and learn all that it has to offer!
That's So Weird - Season 3
DHX Media Ltd.
That's So Weird is what happens when seven unlikely friends stumble upon a third rate television network called So Weird TV, where the programming is even weirder than the name.. Featuring an ensemble cast of seven young, talented sketch players, the series will provide a weekly slice of the outrageous programs generated by the teen-operated network So Weird TV
For detailed profiles and to view highlights from each show, please visit http://www.rocketprize.ca/en/finalists.php.
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SOURCE: Ensight Canada
Contact:
Jacquie LaRocque
ENsight Canada
(613) 614-6339
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