TODAY October 25th, 2011 is the last day to nominate new shows, actors, actresses, characters etc for the "Best of TV 2011 Awards".

I have recieved about a dozen nomination blog posts, twitter replies, facebook msgs & 1 actual email. I expected a bit more than that....but, its a start. I have taken the liberty to adding a few myself in a couple categories that were thinner than expected.
Nominees for "Best animated program", "Best suporting actress", "Best non-human character/prop", "Best couple" and "Best episode" are a thinner than expected list...so if you have ideas for there...let us have them.

Here is, the CURRENT list of nominees.

If you are unsure about rules on who/what is eligible...check out the details here...  
http://canadagraphs.weebly.com/1/post/2011/10/nominations-for-the-2011-best-of-tv-awards.html 

The best quote category has been removed....due to 2 reasons, 1 - no nominations & 2, I realized some of them would be too long to post on a poll question.

Sometime this evening pacific time, nominations will CLOSE!!!

Send your nominations in to this blog post, or 1 of the options listed in the link above.


BEST COMEDY PROGRAM
The Big Bang Theory
Glee
How I Met Your Mother
Community
Psych
Parks And Recreation
Modern Family
30 Rock
Being Erica
Castle
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Cougar Town

BEST ACTION/DRAMA PROGRAM
Dexter
Criminal Minds
Burn Notice
Nikita
House
CSI
Grey's Anatomy
Hawaii Five-O
Boardwalk Empire
Breaking Bad
The Mentalist
Heartland
Flashpoint
Blue Bloods
Sons Of Anarchy
Justified
Covert Affairs

BEST SCI-FI PROGRAM
Supernatural
Smallville
Fringe
The Vampire Diaries
True Blood
Eureka
Warehouse 13
Lost Girl

BEST CARTOON/ANIMATED PROGRAM
Family Guy
South Park
The Simpsons
American Dad
The Cleveland Show

BEST NEW PROGRAM
Secret Circle
Person Of Interest
Terra Nova
Unforgettable
Pan Am
2 Broke Girls
New Girl
Whitney
Once Upon A Time
Breaking In
Grimm
The Killing
Revenge
Alphas
Happy Endings
Homeland
American Horror Story
Necessary Roughness
Hell On Wheels
Prime Suspect

BEST ACTOR IN ACTION/DRAMA
Taye Diggs - PRIVATE PRACTIVE
Jeffrey Donovan - BURN NOTICE
Matthew Gray Gubler - CRIMINAL MINDS
Peter Dinklage - GAME OF THRONES
Sean Bean - GAME OF THRONES
Hugh Laurie - HOUSE
George Eades - CSI
Bryan Cranston - BREAKING BAD
Brent Sexton - THE KILLING
Billy Campbell - THE KILLING
Nick Wechsler - REVENGE
Jim Caveziel - PERSON OF INTEREST

BEST ACTOR IN COMEDY
Jim Parsons- THE BIG BANG THEORY
Danny Pudi - COMMUNITY
James Roday - PSYCH
Charlie Sheen - 2 & 1/2 MEN
Neil Patrick Harris - HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
Kunal Nayyar - THE BIG BANG THEORY
Chris Pratt - PARKS AND RECREATION
Cory Moteith - GLEE
Chris Colfer - GLEE
Christian Slater - BREAKING IN
Charlie Day - ITS ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA
Robert Carlyle - ONCE UPON A TIME

BEST ACTOR IN SCI-FI
Jensen Ackles - SUPERNATURAL
John Noble - FRINGE
Josh Jackson - FRINGE
Andrew Lincoln - THE WALKING DEAD
Seth Gabel - FRINGE
Tom Welling - SMALLVILLE
Ian Somerhalder - THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Paul Wesley - THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Gale Harold - THE SECRET CIRCLE

BEST ACTRESS IN ACTION/DRAMA
Julianna Margulies - THE GOOD WIFE
Maggie Q - NIKITA
Glenn Close - DAMAGES
Erica Durance - SMALLVILLE
Marg Helgenberger - CSI
Paget Brewster - CRIMINAL MINDS
AJ Cook - CRIMINAL MINDS
Maggie Q - NIKITA
Lyndsy Fonseca - NIKITA
Maisie Williams - GAME OF THRONES
Emily VanCamp - REVENGE
Jennifer Morrison - ONCE UPON A TIME
Ginnifer Goodwin - ONCE UPON A TIME
Poppy Montgomery - UNFORGETTABLE
Sharon Gless - BURN NOTICE

BEST ACTRESS IN COMEDY
Kaley Cuoco - THE BIG BANG THEORY
Amy Poehler - PARKS AND RECREATION
Maggie Lawson - PSYCH
Erica Durance - SMALLVILLE
Alison Brie - COMMUNITY
Sofia Vergara - MODERN FAMILY
Mayim Bialik - THE BIG BANG THEORY
Jane Lynch - GLEE
Betty White - HOT IN CLEVELAND

BEST ACTRESS IN SCI-FI
Anna Torv - FRINGE
Anna Paquin - TRUE BLOOD
Nina Dobrev - THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Allison Scagliotti - WAREHOUSE 13
Jasika Nicole - FRINGE
Natasha Henstridge - THE SECRET CIRCLE
Amanda Tapping - SANCTUARY

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Louis Hunter - THE SECRET CIRCLE
Sebastien Roche - SUPERNATURAL
Mark Sheppard - SUPERNATURAL
Michael Cerveris - FRINGE
Kevin Corrigan - FRINGE
Wil Wheaton - EUREKA
Michael Rosenbaum - BREAKING IN
Patrick Gilmore - THE KILLING

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Kacey Rohl - THE KILLING
Julia Maxwell - SUPERNATURAL
Danielle Kaplowitz - COMMUNITY

BEST GUEST STAR
Levar Burton - COMMUNITY
Wil Wheaton - THE BIG BANG THEORY
Mark Sheppard - LEVERAGE
Genevieve Padalecki- SUPERNATURAL
Alona Tal - SUPERNATURAL
Samantha Ferris - SUPERNATURAL
Julian Richings - SUPERNATURAL
Sam Hennings - SUPERNATURAL
Michael Rosenbaum - SMALLVILLE
Callum Blue - SMALLVILLE
John Schneider - SMALLVILLE
Lea Zawada - LEVERAGE
Danny Glover - LEVERAGE
Charisma Carpenter - BURN NOTICE
Charisma Carpenter - SUPERNATURAL
Charisma Carpenter - GREEK
James Marsters - SUPERNATURAL
Michael Cerveris - PERSON OF INTEREST
Michelle Krusiec - COMMUNITY
Josh Holloway - COMMUNITY

FAVORITE CHARACTER
Dean Winchester - SUPERNATURAL
Lois Lane - SMALLVILLE
Castiel - SUPERNATURAL
Leslie Knope - PARKS AND RECREATION
Peter Bishop - FRINGE
Dr. Walter Bishop - FRINGE
Barney Stinson - HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
Lily Aldrin - HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
Abed Nadir - COMMUNITY
Pierce Hawthorne - COMMUNITY
Annie Edison - COMMUNITY
Shawn Spencer - PSYCH
Spencer Reid - CRIMINAL MINDS
Richard Castle - CASTLE
JJ Jareau - CRIMINAL MINDS
Clark Kent - SMALLVILLE
Daenerys Targaryen - GAME OF THRONES
Arya Stark - GAME OF THRONES
Tyrion Lannister - GAME OF THRONES
Quinn Fabray - GLEE
Finn Hudson - GLEE
Sue Sylvester - GLEE
Rick Grimes - THE WALKING DEAD
Walter White - BREAKING BAD
Sam Winchester - SUPERNATURAL
Dr. Sheldon Cooper - THE BIG BANG THEORY
Penny - THE BIG BANG THEORY
Raj Koothrappali - THE BIG BANG THEORY
Amy Farrah Fowler - THE BIG BANG THEORY
Emily Thorne - REVENGE
Victoria Grayson - REVENGE
Oz - BREAKING IN
Dutch - BREAKING IN
Alec Hardison - LEVERAGE
Nathan Ford - LEVERAGE
Parker - LEVERAGE
John Reese - PERSON OF INTEREST
Emma Swan - ONCE UPON A TIME
Snow White - ONCE UPON A TIME
Prince Charming - ONCE UPON A TIME

BEST NON-HUMAN CHARACTER OR PROP
The Impala - SUPERNATURAL
The Dodge Charger - BURN NOTICE
Doomsday Machine - FRINGE
Annies Boobs - COMMUNITY
Dexters knife - DEXTER

FAVORITE COUPLE
Lois & Clark - SMALLVILLE
Marshall & Lily - HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
Britta & Jeff - COMMUNITY
Peter & Olivia - FRINGE
Snow White & Prince Charming - ONCE UPON A TIME

BEST EPISODE
The French Mistake - SUPERNATURAL
The Day We Died - FRINGE
A Fistfull of Paintballs - COMMUNITY
The Hot Potato Job - LEVERAGE
Pilot - ONCE UPON A TIME

SEXIEST ACTOR (TV or movie)
Josh Jackson
Chris Pratt
Tom Welling
Jensen Ackles
Cory Moteith
Matthew Morrison
Joshua Bowman
Connor Paolo
Nick Wechsler
Christian Kane
Jared Padalecki
Brad Pitt
Misha Collins
Channing Tatum
Justin Hartley
Robert Pattinson
Taylor Lautner

SEXIEST ACTRESS (TV or Movie)
Erica Durance
Mila Kunis
Odette Anabelle
Natalie Portman
Angelina Jolie
Alison Brie
Gillian Jacobs
Anna Torv
Britt Robertson
Poppy Montgomery
Kaley Cuoco
Phoebe Tonkin
Shelley Hennig
Christa B. Allen
Emily VanCamp
Alona Tal
Beth Riesgraf
Ashley Greene

Here are a few pics from earlier this month on the set of Supernatural.

I got the pics from a friend who was at the set, so I do not have the rights to sell these as with all my other sets. But, she did allow me to post them so that all of you can see them.

The pics are of Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester), Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester) and guest star that week DJ Qualls (a hunter...no more info is known yet) on set.

These pics were from the last day of shooting for DJ who made headlines while being in Vancouver when his trip started off being roughed up by Police while trying to ID someone to the cops after he witnessed someone assaulting someone downtown.

Of course, bigger news from the Supernatural world to come out this week, is the announcement from Jared on his twitter that his wife, Genievieve Padalecki is pregnant and expecting the couples 1st child. Congratulations to the couple.

Photo Credits - @CJJavaJunky on twitter.

PHOTOS CONTAIN VERY MINOR SPOILERS. Nothing season spoiling, and likely, even episode spoiling. But simple spoilers of who did scenes with each other recently. If you want to know absolutely NOTHING about upcoming episodes...do not read on or look at the photos.

This past week I managed to stumble onto 2 different Fringe shoots.

The first day they were in the West End at an apartment where lots of police tape was in use for the scenes being shot. I saw a lot of cast on set, but only had a chance to get photos from Seth Gabel because of timing. Also on set that day were Anna Torv, Jasika Nicole & Lance Reddick. I also saw John Noble at the set, but he was not dressed in character. He was at the set with his real life son, I assumed at the time he might have been just showing up for work, but never saw him after that...so perhaps he had just wrapped..or was passing by & said hi (I've seen it before with this cast)

The next shoot was 2 days later in the Yaletown area of town at another apartment. This time there was scenes shot in plain sight in the alleyway. The scenes involved Anna, Seth & Lance at another situation that had crime tape, Boston PD cars, the swat team, and an Observer. They also shot some scenes inside the lobby prior to that, but I dont have much insight on what that entained.

In any case, I took photos of course. As always, like with the other sets I have shot this year (links below) and in previous seasons...feel free to post them on your site WITH THE TAGS...or you can get them without the tags for purchase.

Probably the most fascinating photo of the bunch for me is where Lance is signing...and behind him...an Observer. They are everywhere.

Other Fringe sets from this season...
Torv & Noble - http://bit.ly/r5RR2N &  http://bit.ly/pDqAzP
Torv & Noble videos (mild spoilers) http://bit.ly/qCEvAA
Joshua Jackson returns to set for season 4 - http://bit.ly/q2j7E0 
Cast going to & returning from comic-con http://bit.ly/qp8ISX

Last year we had the 2010 Best Of TV Awards, the inagural awards here for it. It was responsible for almost 100,000 votes last year.

Winners were selected in 7 categories lasst year- http://canadagraphs.weebly.com/best-of-tv-awards-polls.html 

This year, we have even more categories.
To nominate someone, something or a show in its proper category...you must contact us thru 1 of these 3 ways..
1- THIS BLOG POST (not other posts or the contact section),
2- Or on our official  facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/canadagraphsweeblycom/101034953308978 
3- Thru twitter by at messaging me at @Canadagraphs or @Canadagraphs2 w hashtag #BOTVA2011

The rules.
Rule 1- ALL Nominations must be based ONLY on work of episodes that aired for the first time in 2011 prior to October 25th, 2011 (except for new shows- up to Nov. 15th permitted).
Rule 2- You can nominate at all available outlets (facebook, twitter or here) if you so choose to.
Rule 3- Sci-fi category covers anything dealing primarily with paranormal based shows. Regardless if its a comedy or a drama, if its paranormal based...its Sci-fi. This will dissolve the frustrating "Vampire Diaries/True Blood isnt a sci-fi, its a drama" argument of last year. TVD/TB is a sci-fi show, and thus its show & actors will compete in those categories.
Rule 4- You do NOT have to vote in every category...but you must vote in at least 3 for your nominations to count.
Rule 5- you can nominate up to 3 in each category... if you want to nominate more than 3, remember, you can nominate thru twitter, facebook and here.
Rules for each category...
Nominations for TV shows- TV show must have at least 6 episodes in 2011 and can not have debuted in 2011.
Nominations for new TV shows - Have/will debut in 2011 prior to November 15th, 2011 
Nominations for best actors/actresses - Must be in at least 8 episodes on the specific show they are being nominated for, in 2011. New show actor/actresses that have yet to meet this requirement can be nominated if they are proven to be regulars and will have more than 8 episodes on that show before the season is scheduled to end.
Nominations for supporting actors/actresesses - Must be in at least 3 episodes, no more than 7 on the specific show they are being nominated for in 2011.
Nominations for guest stars - Must be in 1 and no more than 2 episodes of a specific show they are being nominated for in 2011.
Nominations for favorite character - Must be in at least 3 episodes of a specific TV show that it is being nominated for 2011.
Nominations for favorite non-human co-star or prop - must be in at least 3 episodes of a specific TV show that it is being nominated for in 2011. This category covers anything including... animals, vehicles, electronic devices, weapons, and any other things that are not human that you think may be relevant to a story.
Favorite quote - Must name the actor or character that said it, epi # or title & the program name (so that I can look it up easier to verify its legitimacy) that took place in 2011.
Favorite couple - Name the characters, the show. They must be either married/dating on the show, or hooked up at least once in that season for something more than a 1 off kiss, in 2011.
Best Episode - Name the program and episode # OR title.
Sexiest actor or actress - must have had a speaking role on an episode of a TV show or movie that premiered in 2011

Last years winners (in categories where they are eligible) and the top 2 runners up are already nominated. With main acting categories being divided now, finalists from last year have been put in most relevant category.


Categories

BEST COMEDY PROGRAM
The Big Bang Theory
Glee
How I Met Your Mother

BEST ACTION/DRAMA PROGRAM
Dexter
Criminal Minds
Burn Notice

BEST SCI-FI PROGRAM
Supernatural
Smallville
Fringe
The Vampire Diaries

BEST CARTOON/ANIMATED PROGRAM

BEST NEW PROGRAM

BEST ACTOR IN ACTION/DRAMA
Taye Diggs - PRIAVATE PRACTIVE
Jeffrey Donovan - BURN NOTICE

BEST ACTOR IN COMEDY

BEST ACTOR IN SCI-FI
Jensen Ackles - SUPERNATURAL
John Noble - FRINGE

BEST ACTRESS IN ACTION/DRAMA
Julianna Margulies - THE GOOD WIFE
Maggie Q - NIKITA
Glenn Close - DAMAGES

BEST ACTRESS IN COMEDY

BEST ACTRESS IN SCI-FI
Anna Torv - FRINGE
Anna Paquin - TRUE BLOOD

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

BEST GUEST STAR

FAVORITE CHARACTER
Dean Winchester - SUPERNATURAL
Lois Lane - SMALLVILLE
Castiel - SUPERNATURAL

BEST NON-HUMAN CHARACTER OR PROP

FAVORITE QUOTE

FAVORITE COUPLE

BEST EPISODE

SEXIEST ACTOR (TV or movie)

SEXIEST ACTRESS (TV or Movie)