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With the 84th Annual Academy Awards just days away — the ceremony is set for broadcast Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. on CTV — the Oscar buzz is reaching a fever pitch.
Also, with such works as the ode to classic cinema The Artist, Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, the Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian-penned Moneyball, and (what some refer to as the new 2001: A Space Odyssey) Terrence Malick-helmed The Tree of Life in the running, it’s anyone’s guess which film will be named Best Picture of the Year.
Visit the Oscars’ official site for a nominees’ list — and while scanning/mentally critiquing it, you might notice Canada’s own Monsieur Lazhar, which gets a nod from the Academy for Best Foreign Language Film.
A school drama set in the wake of a heartbreaking tragedy, director Philippe Falardeau’s film — adapted from a one-character play by Evelyne de la Cheneliere — explores how a shaken class and out-of-his-element substitute teacher attempt to come to terms and move forward after their former teacher — and his predecessor — commits suicide in the classroom.
Here’s a look at what else is on this week:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
On SPACE:
InnerSPACE at 6 p.m. ET: “InnerSPACE is a daily entertainment talk show that covers film,, television, video games, technology, comic books, gadgets, and all things genre. Hosted by Teddy Wilson, Ajay Fry, and Cynthia Loyst.”
Sanctuary at 8 p.m. ET: “Will suffers from amnesia regarding the events of his near-death experience, but some unwanted visitors become intent on finding out what is locked in his memory.”
Being Human at 10 p.m. ET: “Being Human is a comedy-drama series about three twenty-something housemates trying to live normal lives, despite struggling with unusual afflictions – one is a werewolf, one is a vampire, and the other is a ghost.”
On CBC:
Mr. D at 8 p.m. ET: “When a job opens up in the phys ed department, Gerry sees his chance at his dream job. Meanwhile, Lisa is assigned a student teacher from hell – who happens to be Callaghan’s niece.”
Little Mosque On The Prairie at 8:30 p.m. ET: “Amaar takes his first steps towards building the new Mosque, but all best are off when everyone finds out his divine inspiration came from a chicken.”
Redemption Inc. at 9 p.m. ET: “The final four participants are tasked with their first solo challenge: to sell coconut water to the thirsty crowds at a festival of buskers in downtown Toronto. But before the participants can hit the streets, they’re sent to an events company where they must first design and brand their own unique vending carts.”
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight at 11:05 p.m. ET: “George interviews THE BLONDES – Gerry Dee; Samantha Bee; Coeur de pirate.”
On CTV:
eTalk Presents: Where Do Broken Hearts Go? Whitney’s Final Goodbye at 7 p.m. ET brings you the latest in celebrity news courtesy of hosts Tanya Kim and Ben Mulroney.
On Global:
Entertainment Tonight Canada at 7:30 p.m. ET brings the latest entertainment news with a Canadian perspective on the world of celebrities, film and pop culture with hosts Rick Campanelli and Cheryl Hickey.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
On SPACE:
InnerSPACE at 6 p.m. ET: “InnerSPACE is a daily entertainment talk show that covers film,, television, video games, technology, comic books, gadgets, and all things genre. Hosted by Teddy Wilson, Ajay Fry, and Cynthia Loyst.”
Sanctuary at 8 p.m. ET: “The team goes on a routine mission to retrieve an Abnormal and take it to safety. But the mission becomes anything but routine when they are forced to stage a bank heist in order to protect the public from harm.”
On CBC:
Rick Mercer Report at 8 p.m. ET: “Rick is in Quebec City for the Winter Carnival where he joins the ice-canoeing team from HMCS Montcalm for a race across the St. Lawrence River. He also goes to Winnipeg to skate at The Forks, which holds the Guinness record as ‘the longest rink in the world.’”
22 Minutes at 8:30 p.m. ET: “Now in its 19th season, This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a satirical examination of daily events and an audience favourite.”
Arctic Air at 9 p.m. ET: “Bobby’s old life in Vancouver comes back to haunt him when he travels south with Mel and Krista to buy a new plane.”
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight at 11:05 p.m. ET: “George interviews THE LEGENDS – Eugene Levy; Martin Short; F***ed Up.”
On CTV:
eTalk at 7 p.m. ET brings you the latest in celebrity news courtesy of hosts Tanya Kim and Ben Mulroney.
On Global:
Entertainment Tonight Canada at 7:30 p.m. ET brings the latest entertainment news with a Canadian perspective on the world of celebrities, film and pop culture with hosts Rick Campanelli and Cheryl Hickey.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
On SPACE:
InnerSPACE at 6 p.m. ET: “InnerSPACE is a daily entertainment talk show that covers film,, television, video games, technology, comic books, gadgets, and all things genre. Hosted by Teddy Wilson, Ajay Fry, and Cynthia Loyst.”
Sanctuary at 8 p.m. ET: “The team gets a cryptic distress call that could only come from one person, Nikola Tesla.”
Fact Or Faked: Paranormal Files at 9 p.m. ET: “One team goes to New Mexico to investigate a supposed UFO crash, while the other travels to Nevada to look into stories of a graveyard ghost.”
On CBC:
Dragon’s Den at 8 p.m. ET: “A fashion show on all fours strolls into the Den; the Dragons crunch the numbers on a flax deal; and a golf jacket tightens up the game. Plus Australian sports instructors have the Dragons teaming up.”
Republic of Doyle at 9 p.m. ET: “Jake Doyle is forced to help his high school nemesis track down missing money and win back the heart of his estranged wife; Des must decide between Chandra and Tinny once and for all; Rose and Kathleen take a step forward in their friendship. Guest Stars: Luke Kirby, Natalie Brown, Kevin Jubinville, and Ron Lea.”
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight at 11:05 p.m. ET: “George interviews THE FAMILY – Alan Thicke; Ron James; The Frantics; The Sheepdogs.”
On CTV:
eTalk at 7 p.m. ET brings you the latest in celebrity news courtesy of hosts Tanya Kim and Ben Mulroney.
On Global:
Entertainment Tonight Canada at 7:30 p.m. ET brings the latest entertainment news with a Canadian perspective on the world of celebrities, film and pop culture with hosts Rick Campanelli and Cheryl Hickey.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
On SPACE:
InnerSPACE at 6 p.m. ET: “InnerSPACE is a daily entertainment talk show that covers film,, television, video games, technology, comic books, gadgets, and all things genre. Hosted by Teddy Wilson, Ajay Fry, and Cynthia Loyst.”
Sanctuary at 8 p.m. ET: “Kate gains super-hero-like abilities when an Abnormal attaches itself to her for safe-keeping.”
Tripping The Rift at 9 p.m. ET: “After Chode refuses to pay a gypsy at a carnival (who just read him his ‘fortune’) she puts a hex on him to make him invisible.”
Tripping The Rift at 9:30 p.m. ET: “After Six cuts off Chode, he and Gus decide to hit a strip club. At the club, Chode is given a medallion that is supposedly a key to a treasure, but we soon find out its true purpose.”
On CBC:
The Nature of Things at 8 p.m. ET: “On the anniversary of 3/11, the devastating Japanese earthquake and tsunami, David Suzuki travels to the areas most affected by the disaster to learn how the catastrophe is helping to change the mind-set of people.”
DocZone at 9 p.m. ET: “The powder keg that is porn culture has exploded in the live of North American children. Sext up KIDS reveals how our hyper-sexualized culture has hijacked childhood and what parents and educators are doing to fight back.”
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight at 11:05 p.m. ET: “George interviews THE AMERICANS – Jason Segel; Jeff Ross; Trombone Shorty.”
On CTV:
eTalk at 7 p.m. ET brings you the latest in celebrity news courtesy of hosts Tanya Kim and Ben Mulroney.
On Global:
Entertainment Tonight Canada at 7:30 p.m. ET brings the latest entertainment news with a Canadian perspective on the world of celebrities, film and pop culture with hosts Rick Campanelli and Cheryl Hickey.
The Firm at 10 p.m. ET: “Executive Produced by Lukas Reiter and John Grisham, The Firm continues the story of Mitchell Y. McDeere and his family, 10 years after the vents of the popular film and novel.”
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
On SPACE:
InnerSPACE at 6 p.m. ET: “InnerSPACE is a daily entertainment talk show that covers film,, television, video games, technology, comic books, gadgets, and all things genre. Hosted by Teddy Wilson, Ajay Fry, and Cynthia Loyst.”
Being Human at 9 p.m. ET: “Being Human is a comedy-drama series about three twenty-something housemates trying to live normal lives, despite struggling with unusual afflictions – one is a werewolf, one is a vampire, and the other is a ghost.”
On CBC:
Marketplace at 8 p.m. ET: “The materials in them are downright cheap. Even crafting the lenses is hardly labour-intensive. So why are prescription eyeglasses so damned expensive? In this eye-opening report, Tom Harrington focuses in on the outrageously high price of spectacles.”
Rick Mercer Report at 8:30 p.m. ET: “Rick is in Quebec City for the Winter Carnival where he joins the ice-canoeing team from HMCS Montcalm for a race across the St. Lawrence River. He also goes to Winnipeg to skate at The Forks, which holds the Guinness record as ‘the longest rink in the world.’”
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight at 11:05 p.m. ET: “George interviews THE CREW – Russell Peters; Angelo Tsaraouchas; KOS.”
On CTV:
eTalk at 7 p.m. ET brings you the latest in celebrity news courtesy of hosts Tanya Kim and Ben Mulroney.
On Global:
Entertainment Tonight Canada at 7:30 p.m. ET brings the latest entertainment news with a Canadian perspective on the world of celebrities, film and pop culture with hosts Rick Campanelli and Cheryl Hickey.
King at 8 p.m. ET: “When Trevor Winter, an anti-racist activist, provokes a white supremacist group, he is beaten in his own house, which prompts Child Protection Services to take away his kids. The media makes the Police Force look bad for not making any arrests and tearing a family apart. To improve optics, Graci puts King on the case. But when Jess’ prime suspect, a skinhead leader, turns out to be an undercover federal agent, Jess is stumped.”
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
On SPACE:
Being Human at 7 p.m. ET: “Being Human is a comedy-drama series about three twenty-something housemates trying to live normal lives, despite struggling with unusual afflictions – one is a werewolf, one is a vampire, and the other is a ghost.”
Merlin at 8 p.m. ET: “Merlin is drawn to a village by a mysterious illness. It soon becomes obvious that there is more at stake than just his well-being.”
Being Human at 9 p.m. ET: “Things have gone from bad to worse at the B&B after Mitchell’s death and George, Annie and Tom are desperately trying to keep the baby safe from The Old Ones.”
On CBC:
Hockey Night in Canada – Scotiabank Hockey Tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET: “Scotiabank Hockey Tonight pre-game show hosted by Ron MacLean.”
At 7 p.m. ET: Washington @ Toronto
At 10 p.m. ET: Philadelphia @ Calgary
On CTV:
W5, CTV’s investigative news documentary program is on at 7 p.m. ET.
Flashpoint at 8 p.m. ET: “‘Flashpoint’ is a drama that depicts the emotional journey into the tough, risk-filled lives of a group of cops in the SRU (inspired by Toronto’s Emergency Task Force).”
On Global:
16:9 The Bigger Picture at 7 p.m. ET: “An in-depth look at the stories affecting Canadians.”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
On CBC:
Heartland at 7 p.m. ET: “Amy is roped into helping Tim project a positive image to the community, in hopes it will further his custody case for Shane.”
John A: Birth of A Country at 8 p.m. ET: “The creation of Canada through the compelling story of its first prime minister.”
On CTV:
Oscars Red Carpet Live at 8 p.m. ET, and The 84th Annual Academy Awards at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Tune in later to find out what’s on next week.
