Gemini Awards not Canadian enough, claims WGC

TORONTO – The Gemini Awards came under fire Thursday for failing to fully celebrate Canadian talent.The Writers Guild of Canada issued a statement criticizing the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television’s decision to award Best Dramatic Series to The Borgias and best Dramatic Mini-Series award to Pillars of the Earth - both co-productions on which Canada was a minority partner.“The WGC believes that the Gemini Awards, created to honour the best of the Canadian television industry, should celebrate productions showcasing the talents of Canadian producers, directors, performers, screenwriters and more”, said executive director Maureen Parker, in the statement. “Recognizing an international...