2010 Gemini Awards Presented in Documentary, Lifestyle, News, and Sports
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TORONTO, Nov. 2 /CNW/ - The year's best in Documentary, Lifestyle, News, and Sports programming were celebrated tonight at the first of two Gemini Awards Industry Galas. Hosted by actor Ennis Esmer (The Listener, Wipeout Canada), a total of 50 awards were presented as well as the Canada Award, the Gemini Humanitarian Award, and the inaugural Technical Achievement in Digital Media Special Award. The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television also paid tribute to 2010 MasterWorks Television Honouree The NewMusic.

For a full list of tonight's Gemini Award winners, please visit www.geminiawards.ca

Winners in Drama, Children's and Youth, Comedy, and Variety categories will be announced on Wednesday, November 3^rd. The 25^th Annual Gemini Awards will conclude with the Broadcast Gala on Saturday, November 13^th at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto. Hosted by Glee's Cory Monteith, the event will be broadcast on Global and Showcase at 8pm.

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]