Belleville, Ont. – A new consolidated high school in eastern Ontario could be named after the late lead singer of The Tragically Hip. Quinte Secondary School in Belleville, Ont., will close next June, and 390 of its students will transfer to Moira Secondary School. Read More: Gord Downie inspires Aboriginal awareness room The Hastings and Prince […]...
- 12/5/2017
- by Aynslee Darmon
- ET Canada
Members of Canada’s treasured rock band The Tragically Hip will receive the Order of Canada in Ottawa on Friday. Gov. Gen. Julie Payette will present Rob Baker, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois and Gord Sinclair one of the country’s highest honours, which recognizes outstanding achievement and service to Canada. Read More: Gord Downie, Tragically Hip frontman, receives […]...
- 11/17/2017
- by Alyssa Croezen
- ET Canada
With a seemingly endless amount of streaming options — not only the titles at our disposal, but services themselves — we’ve taken it upon ourselves to highlight the titles that have recently hit platforms. Every week, one will be able to see the cream of the crop (or perhaps some simply interesting picks) of streaming titles (new and old) across platforms such as Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, and more (note: U.S. only). Check out our rundown for this week’s selections below.
Allied (Robert Zemeckis)
That thing we can’t take for granted: a film whose many parts – period piece, war picture, blood-spattered actioner, deception-fueled espionage thriller, sexy romance, and, at certain turns, comedy – can gracefully move in conjunction and separate from each other, just as its labyrinthine-but-not-quite plot jumps from one setpiece to the next with little trouble in maintaining a consistency of overall pleasure. Another late-career triumph for Robert Zemeckis,...
Allied (Robert Zemeckis)
That thing we can’t take for granted: a film whose many parts – period piece, war picture, blood-spattered actioner, deception-fueled espionage thriller, sexy romance, and, at certain turns, comedy – can gracefully move in conjunction and separate from each other, just as its labyrinthine-but-not-quite plot jumps from one setpiece to the next with little trouble in maintaining a consistency of overall pleasure. Another late-career triumph for Robert Zemeckis,...
- 11/17/2017
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Beyond the tragedy of Gord Downie’s terminal cancer diagnosis on a personal level for his friends, family, and The Tragically Hip bandmates, the idea that we would never again hear his voice sing “Bobcaygeon” or “Courage” live meant his nation was losing its first legend of rock and roll. Considering how many of our greats were cut down by drugs, accidents, or age, the end of “rock eras” so to speak have become commonplace here. But Kiss, Rush, Neil Young, and others still tour. Canada has been fortunate until now.
It’s therefore all the more tragic that the first to go would be younger than each of those 70s superstars. Downie and The Hip were no less prolific, though—his death at age 53 was a young marker considering his debut was three decades and twelve albums ago. This is why their farewell tour inevitably sold out in minutes for every stop.
It’s therefore all the more tragic that the first to go would be younger than each of those 70s superstars. Downie and The Hip were no less prolific, though—his death at age 53 was a young marker considering his debut was three decades and twelve albums ago. This is why their farewell tour inevitably sold out in minutes for every stop.
- 10/30/2017
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
Gord Downie, the lead singer of the legendary Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, passed away on Tuesday night, and now his family is hoping to organize a public memorial where fans can honour the influential Canadian musician. There has been a public outpouring of grief and mourning for the 53-year-old singer, who died after a […]...
- 10/20/2017
- by Martin Holmes
- ET Canada
Canadian singer/songwriter Gord Downie died on Tuesday of brain cancer. He was 53. Gord Downie Dies At 53 Downie made a place for himself in Canadian rock music with songs about hockey and small towns. He was also the lead singer and songwriter of band The Tragically Hip. A statement on his website announced his […]
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- 10/19/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
Through tear-welled eyes, Justin Trudeau paid tribute to The Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie, hours following the news of the musician’s death.
On Wednesday, the Canadian Prime Minister, 45, gave a brief press conference before the weekly Liberal caucus meeting on Parliament Hill, and it was obvious how much of a lasting impact Downie had on Trudeau as tears streamed down his face and his voice cracked.
“I thought I was going to make it through this but I’m not,” Trudeau told reporters. “It hurts.”
Downie died Tuesday evening after a battle with brain cancer. He was 53. The Tragically Hip...
On Wednesday, the Canadian Prime Minister, 45, gave a brief press conference before the weekly Liberal caucus meeting on Parliament Hill, and it was obvious how much of a lasting impact Downie had on Trudeau as tears streamed down his face and his voice cracked.
“I thought I was going to make it through this but I’m not,” Trudeau told reporters. “It hurts.”
Downie died Tuesday evening after a battle with brain cancer. He was 53. The Tragically Hip...
- 10/18/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
[[tmz:video id="0_vuu87hhy"]] Justin Trudeau needs a hug today, and some tissues -- the Canadian Prime Minister completely lost it while talking about the death of his friend, The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie. Trudeau was a huge fan of the beloved Canadian rock band, and went to their last gig a year ago. He addressed Downie's death Wednesday, saying Gord loved Canada deeply and wanted to make it a better place. As he fought back tears, Trudeau said,...
- 10/18/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is fondly remembering the late, great Gord Downie.
“For almost five decades, Gord Downie uncovered and told the stories of Canada,” Trudeau wrote in an official statement. “He was the frontman of one of Canada’s most iconic bands, a rock star, artist, and poet whose evocative lyrics came to define a country.”
More: Tragically Hip Lead Singer Gord Downie Diagnosed With Terminal Brain Cancer, Band Announces Upcoming Tour
The P.M. spoke to The Tragically Hip’s influence: “The Tragically Hip’s music invited us to explore places we had never been – from Mistaken Point to Churchill – and helped us understand each other, while capturing the complexity and vastness of the place we call home.
“Gord’s command of language was profound,” Trudeau continued. “He painted landscapes with his words, elevating Canadian geography, historical figures, and myths. When he spoke, he gave us goosebumps and made us proud to be Canadian...
“For almost five decades, Gord Downie uncovered and told the stories of Canada,” Trudeau wrote in an official statement. “He was the frontman of one of Canada’s most iconic bands, a rock star, artist, and poet whose evocative lyrics came to define a country.”
More: Tragically Hip Lead Singer Gord Downie Diagnosed With Terminal Brain Cancer, Band Announces Upcoming Tour
The P.M. spoke to The Tragically Hip’s influence: “The Tragically Hip’s music invited us to explore places we had never been – from Mistaken Point to Churchill – and helped us understand each other, while capturing the complexity and vastness of the place we call home.
“Gord’s command of language was profound,” Trudeau continued. “He painted landscapes with his words, elevating Canadian geography, historical figures, and myths. When he spoke, he gave us goosebumps and made us proud to be Canadian...
- 10/18/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie has died. He was 53. Downie died on Tuesday night, per his family, with his children close by. His passing was not unexpected. “Gord said he had lived many lives,” the Downie Family said in a statement to the media. “As a musician, he lived ‘the life’ for over 30 years, lucky to do most of it with his high school buddies.” Also Read: 'Project Runway' Alum Mychael Knight Dies at 39 “At home, he worked just as tirelessly at being a good father, son, brother, husband and friend,” it continued. “No one worked harder on every.
- 10/18/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The Tragically Hip's frontman Gord Downie lost his battle with brain cancer Tuesday night. Gord was diagnosed with incurable glioblastoma after suffering a seizure in December of 2015. Instead of calling it quits, Gord and the rest of The Tragically Hip announced they'd be doing a final 15-date tour the following summer and played their final gig in Kingston, Ontario on Aug. 20, 2016. The band produced 14 albums, at least half of which went to #1. He continued...
- 10/18/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The passing of Gord Downie is touching the hearts of celebrities in Canada and people all around the world. Downie, 53, died of brain cancer on Tuesday night and the sad news has elicited reactions from fellow entertainers like Rick Mercer and politicians like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Tragically Hip frontman was diagnosed with […]...
- 10/18/2017
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Gord Downie, the lead singer for Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 53.
The group announced the news via their website and Facebook page with a message from the rocker’s family.
“Last night Gord quietly passed away with his beloved children and family close by.
“Gord knew this day was coming – his response was to spend this precious time as he always had – making music, making memories and expressing deep gratitude to his family and friends for a life well lived, often sealing it with a kiss… on the lips.
The group announced the news via their website and Facebook page with a message from the rocker’s family.
“Last night Gord quietly passed away with his beloved children and family close by.
“Gord knew this day was coming – his response was to spend this precious time as he always had – making music, making memories and expressing deep gratitude to his family and friends for a life well lived, often sealing it with a kiss… on the lips.
- 10/18/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Gord Downie, the lead singer and lyricist of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, succumbed to brain cancer on Tuesday night. He was 53. Downie revealed in May 2016 that he had terminal cancer, an aggressive, incurable form called glioblastoma. He was diagnosed in December 2015 after suffering a seizure, and then had surgery to remove the […]...
- 10/18/2017
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
The Tragically Hip and Halle Berry brought their films to #TIFF17 on Wednesday night!The Tragically Hip and Halle Berry brought their films to #TIFF17 on Wednesday night!Adriana Floridia9/14/2017 10:46:00 Am
It was an emotional night at the Toronto International Film Festival last night with the premiere of The Tragically Hip's concert documentary, Long Time Running.
The band was in town along with filmmakers Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier along with thousands of Tragically Hip fans who got a first look at the film. The documentary chronicles the band's legendary final 2016 tour, up until their epic final show. You can see the film starting today at select Cineplex theatres. Click here for tickets and showtimes!
Also in town was Halle Berry, here to promote her new film Kings. The film is directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven, who also made the Oscar nominated film Mustang back in...
It was an emotional night at the Toronto International Film Festival last night with the premiere of The Tragically Hip's concert documentary, Long Time Running.
The band was in town along with filmmakers Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier along with thousands of Tragically Hip fans who got a first look at the film. The documentary chronicles the band's legendary final 2016 tour, up until their epic final show. You can see the film starting today at select Cineplex theatres. Click here for tickets and showtimes!
Also in town was Halle Berry, here to promote her new film Kings. The film is directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven, who also made the Oscar nominated film Mustang back in...
- 9/14/2017
- by Adriana Floridia
- Cineplex
The Impressionists, Tatara Samurai and Worldgaming Counter-Strike Regional Finals make our September Events listThe Impressionists, Tatara Samurai and Worldgaming Counter-Strike Regional Finals make our September Events listScott Goodyer8/31/2017 11:50:00 Am
Well, that was fast. Summer is pretty much over and September is now upon us. So as the days start to get colder, come inside to a warm and cozy Cineplex theatre and check out some of these really cool special events! For more information on these screenings including tickets and showtimes, click on their titles:
September 5th: The Impressionists - Exhibition on the Screen
They are the world’s most popular artists. The works of Cezanne, Monet, Degas and their compatriots fetch tens of millions of dollars. But just who were they really? Why and how did they paint? What lies behind their enduring appeal? To help answer these questions, the film has secured unique access to a...
Well, that was fast. Summer is pretty much over and September is now upon us. So as the days start to get colder, come inside to a warm and cozy Cineplex theatre and check out some of these really cool special events! For more information on these screenings including tickets and showtimes, click on their titles:
September 5th: The Impressionists - Exhibition on the Screen
They are the world’s most popular artists. The works of Cezanne, Monet, Degas and their compatriots fetch tens of millions of dollars. But just who were they really? Why and how did they paint? What lies behind their enduring appeal? To help answer these questions, the film has secured unique access to a...
- 8/31/2017
- by Scott Goodyer
- Cineplex
Long Time Running, Call Me By Your Name bookend Canadian event.
Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier’s Long Time Running will open the Fin: Atlantic International Film Festival, set to run in Halifax, Canada, from September 14-21.
The documentary accompanies Canadian band The Tragically Hip on its 2016 tour across Canada after lead singer Gord Downie announced he had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me by Your Name is the closing night selection. The coming-of-age film set in Italy in the 1980s stars Timothee Chalamet, Esther Garrel, and Armie Hammer.
More than 120 film screenings and special events will be presented over the eight days, when the programme will include features and documentaries by Canadian and international filmmakers.
The Opening Night Gala is part of the Movie Nights Across Canada initiative presented by Canadian Heritage and Telefilm Canada to celebrate Canadian talent in filmmaking.
Gala Presentations include Canadian filmmakers Michael Melski’s [link...
Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier’s Long Time Running will open the Fin: Atlantic International Film Festival, set to run in Halifax, Canada, from September 14-21.
The documentary accompanies Canadian band The Tragically Hip on its 2016 tour across Canada after lead singer Gord Downie announced he had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me by Your Name is the closing night selection. The coming-of-age film set in Italy in the 1980s stars Timothee Chalamet, Esther Garrel, and Armie Hammer.
More than 120 film screenings and special events will be presented over the eight days, when the programme will include features and documentaries by Canadian and international filmmakers.
The Opening Night Gala is part of the Movie Nights Across Canada initiative presented by Canadian Heritage and Telefilm Canada to celebrate Canadian talent in filmmaking.
Gala Presentations include Canadian filmmakers Michael Melski’s [link...
- 8/16/2017
- ScreenDaily
Our 20 most anticipated movies at #TIFF17 so far!Our 20 most anticipated movies at #TIFF17 so far!Adriana Floridia8/15/2017 1:45:00 Pm
Movie lovers from all around the world look forward to the Toronto International Film Festival each and every year. One of the largest film festivals in the world, Canada’s own Tiff is always guaranteed to satisfy every type of movie fan—with big Hollywood titles to smaller indie films, international cinema, horror and genre films.
Today Tiff announced a plethora of additional titles to their already stacked line-up. Every week, Tiff has been adding new films to their 2017 slate, and we're becoming overwhelmed with the amount of films that we want to see at the festival this year. In addition to the ten films we previously highlighted, we've added ten more titles to our list to give you an ultimate guide regarding twenty of the hottest movies you'll want to either see,...
Movie lovers from all around the world look forward to the Toronto International Film Festival each and every year. One of the largest film festivals in the world, Canada’s own Tiff is always guaranteed to satisfy every type of movie fan—with big Hollywood titles to smaller indie films, international cinema, horror and genre films.
Today Tiff announced a plethora of additional titles to their already stacked line-up. Every week, Tiff has been adding new films to their 2017 slate, and we're becoming overwhelmed with the amount of films that we want to see at the festival this year. In addition to the ten films we previously highlighted, we've added ten more titles to our list to give you an ultimate guide regarding twenty of the hottest movies you'll want to either see,...
- 8/15/2017
- by Adriana Floridia
- Cineplex
Of the 14 Galas and 33 Special Presentations, this first announcement includes 25 World Premieres, eight International Premieres, six North American Premieres, and eight Canadian Premieres, including works from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, India, Egypt, and Cambodia.
This year, Tiff offers a refreshed, more tightly curated Festival, with a renewed commitment to bold, director-driven programming, continued support of female filmmakers, and enough star power to fuel 400,000 festival-goers.
Kings by Deniz Gamze Ergüven starring Haile Berry
Today’s announcement cements that the future is female (and so is Tiff’s programming), with Gala films from emerging and established filmmakers that include Kings by Deniz Gamze Ergüven, whose 2015 Festival feature Mustang earned an Oscar nod for Best Foreign Film; Mary Shelley by Haifaa Al Mansour, the first female Saudi director; Dee Rees’ Mudbound, an adaptation of Hillary Jordan’s novel about racial tensions...
This year, Tiff offers a refreshed, more tightly curated Festival, with a renewed commitment to bold, director-driven programming, continued support of female filmmakers, and enough star power to fuel 400,000 festival-goers.
Kings by Deniz Gamze Ergüven starring Haile Berry
Today’s announcement cements that the future is female (and so is Tiff’s programming), with Gala films from emerging and established filmmakers that include Kings by Deniz Gamze Ergüven, whose 2015 Festival feature Mustang earned an Oscar nod for Best Foreign Film; Mary Shelley by Haifaa Al Mansour, the first female Saudi director; Dee Rees’ Mudbound, an adaptation of Hillary Jordan’s novel about racial tensions...
- 7/30/2017
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
A local Kingston artist, known for his portrait of Gord Downie, says he has been told to stop his work in the name of copyright infringement. It was an iconic moment in Canadian history: The Tragically Hip saying goodbye to fans. That moment inspired artist Shane Goudreau to paint a portrait of one of his […]...
- 7/28/2017
- by Rachel West
- ET Canada
The annual cavalcade of cinematic joy, otherwise known as the Toronto International Film Festival (or simply "Toronto 2017," in our headline parlance) has released its first wave of programming. The gala titles (14) and special presentations (33) lead the way. Here are excerpts from the official verbiage: "Kings by Deniz Gamze Ergüven, whose 2015 Festival feature Mustang earned an Oscar nod for Best Foreign Film; Mary Shelley by Haifaa Al Mansour, the first female Saudi director; Dee Rees' Mudbound, an adaptation of Hillary Jordan's novel about racial tensions in the Jim Crow South; Susanna White's Woman Walks Ahead, starring forever-favourite Jessica Chastain; and a big must-watch for every Canadian: Long Time Running, Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier's documentary on The Tragically Hip's emotional and...
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- 7/25/2017
- Screen Anarchy
The Tragically Hip frontman, Gord Downie, paid a visit to Parliament Hill on Sunday for it’s We Day celebrations. Related: The Tragically Hip Frontman Gord Downie Is Your Favourite Canadian Celebrity While making a rare appearance, Downie spoke out about Canada’s Indigenous peoples, explaining that young students still must travel great distances to go to school after […]...
- 7/3/2017
- by Aynslee Darmon
- ET Canada
Last summer, The Tragically Hip made history with an emotional Canadian tour, and now a documentary about the concerts and the lead-up to the shows is set to be released. Titled “Long Time Running”, the documentary zooms in on the band’s emotional journey across the country and gets up close and personal with lead singer Gord Downie and the rest […]...
- 6/30/2017
- by Chris Jancelewicz
- ET Canada
The Tragically Hip frontman, Gord Downie, was appointed a member of the Order of Canada “in recognition of outstanding Indigenous leadership” at Rideau Hall on Monday in Ottawa. All 5 members of the Tragically Hip will receive the Order of Canada, Gov. Gen. David Johnston has announced. According to the office of the Governor General, Hip […]...
- 6/19/2017
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
CBC Music announced the Long List for the 2017 Polaris Music Prize for the best album by a Canadian artist on Tuesday. The Long List features albums by Drake, The Weeknd, Carly Rae Jepsen, A Tribe Called Red, The Tragically Hip, the late Leonard Cohen and many more. Related: Kaytranada Wins 2016 Polaris Music Prize Each Year, The […]...
- 6/13/2017
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
The Tragically Hip are expanding their brand to include their own line of medicinal marijuana. In a statement on their website, the band shared the big news with their fans. “We are happy to announce that we have become partners with one of Canada’s newest, soon to be public, licensed producers of medicinal marijuana.” Related: Alberta […]...
- 5/30/2017
- by Jordan Appugliesi
- ET Canada
Once Netflix decided to change the title of its “Anne of Green Gables” reboot from plain old “Anne” (ugh!) to “Anne with an E,” it proved itself to be a true “kindred spirit” to the poor literary orphan girl.
The beloved character from Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Canadian children’s novel “Anne of Green Gables,” on which the series is based, insists upon that particular spelling of her name because of its elegance. That insistence is also indicative of Anne Shirley’s boisterous personality, which demands that she be heard, that people pay attention, that she is special. Fortunately, Netflix listened and along with settling on a fitting title, the streaming service has also crafted a unique adaptation that is simultaneously faithful to the source material in appearance and story, while expanding the story to comment upon the ills of 1900s rural Canadian society. Showrunner/writer Moira Walley-Beckett (“Breaking Bad,...
The beloved character from Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Canadian children’s novel “Anne of Green Gables,” on which the series is based, insists upon that particular spelling of her name because of its elegance. That insistence is also indicative of Anne Shirley’s boisterous personality, which demands that she be heard, that people pay attention, that she is special. Fortunately, Netflix listened and along with settling on a fitting title, the streaming service has also crafted a unique adaptation that is simultaneously faithful to the source material in appearance and story, while expanding the story to comment upon the ills of 1900s rural Canadian society. Showrunner/writer Moira Walley-Beckett (“Breaking Bad,...
- 5/12/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Beloved Canadian and The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie received a rousing applause at the Air Canade Centre. Related: Gord Downie Named Canadian Press Newsmaker Of The Year Downie, 53, saluted fans at the Toronto Raptor’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, May 5. Fans throughout the arena, both seated and standing, can be […]...
- 5/6/2017
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
A contemporary ballet inspired by the music of The Tragically Hip will be one of the focal points of the 2017-2018 season for Alberta Ballet. Artistic Director Jean Grand-Maître and executive director Chris George announced the lineup for the 51st season this week. It includes a new family ballet, three internationally acclaimed guest companies and […]...
- 4/12/2017
- by Aynslee Darmon
- ET Canada
With the 2017 Juno Awards set to take place Sunday night, a number of awards were presented the night before at a special gala dinner and awards ceremony. During the event, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences handed out 34 awards in advance of the televised ceremony, including awards presented to The Tragically Hip, Toronto […]...
- 4/2/2017
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Fans attending Blue Rodeo’s Toronto show at Massey Hall on Thursday night were in for a surprise when the veteran rockers brought a special guest onstage during their encore: Gord Downie. The Tragically Hip frontman, who revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, joined Blue Rodeo for the band’s 1992 […]...
- 2/3/2017
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
The “Canadian Oscars” feature innovative nominees in both film and television.
On Tuesday morning, actors Maxim Roy, Amanda Brugel, and Simu Liu announced the nominees for the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television’s 2017 Canadian Screen Awards. The awards honor outstanding works in film, television, and digital media productions. Both the film and television categories include innovative works made by young talent, and it is refreshing to see the unique work being done in the Canadian media industry.
French-Canadian director Xavier Dolan’s film, It’s Only the End of the World (Juste la fin du monde) leads the nominations in the film categories, scoring nine nods including Best Motion Picture. Dolan’s film won the Grand Prix at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, and has been submitted as Canada’s entry for the 2017 Academy Awards. Dolan did an incredible job adapting Jean-Luc Lagarce’s play of the same name, which was beautifully brought to life by stars...
On Tuesday morning, actors Maxim Roy, Amanda Brugel, and Simu Liu announced the nominees for the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television’s 2017 Canadian Screen Awards. The awards honor outstanding works in film, television, and digital media productions. Both the film and television categories include innovative works made by young talent, and it is refreshing to see the unique work being done in the Canadian media industry.
French-Canadian director Xavier Dolan’s film, It’s Only the End of the World (Juste la fin du monde) leads the nominations in the film categories, scoring nine nods including Best Motion Picture. Dolan’s film won the Grand Prix at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, and has been submitted as Canada’s entry for the 2017 Academy Awards. Dolan did an incredible job adapting Jean-Luc Lagarce’s play of the same name, which was beautifully brought to life by stars...
- 1/17/2017
- by Angela Morrison
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Gord Downie has received numerous accolades following his farewell tour with The Tragically Hip, and now the beloved Canadian rocker has been named Newsmaker of the Year by Canadian Press. Downie, who revealed earlier this year that he’s been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, received the highest number of votes from news editors and news directors throughout […]...
- 12/22/2016
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
It’s been a roller coaster of a year for Canadian legend Gord Downie, most recently being honoured by the Assembly of First Nations chiefs. Related: Facebook Busts Group Selling Bootleg Gord Downie T-Shirts The Tragically Hip frontman was overcome with emotion while being celebrated for his work on reconciliation. On Oct. 13, 2016 Downie and his […]...
- 12/6/2016
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
To promote his new project “Secret Path”, The Tragically Hip’s front man Gord Downie sat down for a revealing interview with CBC News anchor Peter Mansbridge of “The National”. With the full interview slated to air tomorrow, CBC has released a short excerpt from the interview, in which Downie admits that his terminal brain cancer […]...
- 10/13/2016
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
The Tragically Hip’s emotional farewell tour proved to be a bittersweet hit with fans, propelling the Canadian rockers to top fellow countryman Justin Bieber when it came to highest-grossing summer music tours. According to Canadian Press, the Hip’s 15-date summertime tour may have been confined to Canada, yet it still managed to crack the top […]...
- 9/23/2016
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie announced Tuesday he will play two concerts in support of his latest solo project “Secret Path” next month. Downie announced the project, which is dedicated to a 12-year-old Ojibway boy who died from hunger and exposure trying to escape from a residential school near Kenora, Ont., earlier this month […]...
- 9/20/2016
- by Will Reid
- ET Canada
The Tragically Hip’s recent Man Machine Poem Tour has inspired more than $1 million in donations for brain cancer research in Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Sunnybrook Foundation report. In May, the beloved Canadian rock band’s lead singer Gord Downie revealed he had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and the band embarked […]...
- 9/19/2016
- by Cat Williams
- ET Canada
Why have one charting album when you can have 17? Related: Tragically Hip Guitarist Defends Decision To Ban News Photographers From Final Show On the heels of their history-making final concert, all 17 The Tragically Hip albums, from their 1987 Ep to 2016’s “Man Machine Poem”, are on the Billboard Canadian charts. The band’s nationally […]...
- 8/30/2016
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Canadian news outlets were choked about The Tragically Hip’s decision to ban news photographers from the band’s final show on Saturday, and guitarist Rob Baker has entered the debate on Twitter to defend the band’s position and offer an explanation: there wasn’t enough space to accommodate the dozens of photographers who wanted access to the […]...
- 8/25/2016
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
If there was any doubt that Ryan Reynolds is a true Canadian through and through, the “Deadpool” star proved he bleeds maple syrup with a recent tweet in which he throws his support behind the growing movement to see Tragically Hip front man Gord Downie awarded the Order of Canada. Related: The Tragically Hip Take Their […]...
- 8/25/2016
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
For a brief moment Saturday night, millions of Canadians watching the live broadcast of The Tragically Hip’s Kingston concert were treated to a very personal celebration. During the band’s performance of “Bobcaygeon”, one of The Hip’s signature tunes, cameras roaming the arena floor captured a man clad in a Toronto Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf jersey, passionately […]...
- 8/23/2016
- by Will Reid
- ET Canada
The Tragically Hip played their last show with Gord Downie, who is currently battling terminal brain cancer, in Kingston, Ontario Saturday. Gord Downie Says Goodbye Downie took the stage beside his bandmates for what will likely be his final show with them in their hometown at the Rogers K-Rock arena before a sold-out crowd. “Thank you […]
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- 8/22/2016
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Fans of The Tragically Hip gathered last night to watch the band’s final show, but one fan couldn’t be at the show in Kingston, Ontario, because he had his own performance to give onstage in Chicago: Eddie Vedder. During Pearl Jam’s concert in Chicago last night, the front man spoke to the crowd and paid […]...
- 8/21/2016
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
The Tragically Hip took their emotional final bow on stage in their hometown of Kingston on Saturday night as fans across the country gathered to watch their last performance. Concluding what has been a poignant and moving tour across Canada in the wake of Gord Downie’s diagnosis with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, […]...
- 8/21/2016
- by Rachel West
- ET Canada
Like preparing for the final verse of an epic hit, The Tragically Hip will be wrapping up their last show tomorrow night in historic display. Related: Justin Trudeau Set To Appear At The Tragically Hip’s Final Concert The CBC will be airing the legendary band’s final concert, set to take place in Kingston, Ontario, at […]...
- 8/19/2016
- by Jeremy Singer
- ET Canada
Staff at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital are saying “thank you” to Gord Downie, The Tragically Hip and donors to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research. In a new YouTube video, the staff gather around a giant heart with the words “Thank You” painted in the grass outside the hospital. They sing a snippet of the […]...
- 8/11/2016
- by Will Reid
- ET Canada
As Gord Downie’s neuro-oncologist, Dr. James Perry knew his patient would face mental and physical challenges while on stage for The Tragically Hip’s cross-Canada tour but admits he never doubted the frontman’s conviction, boldness and energy as a performer. “I was impressed. That’s what I can say. The best moment for me was the very […]...
- 8/10/2016
- by kmorawetz
- ET Canada
There was sad news Tuesday for fans of The Tragically Hip. The Canadian rock band, known for songs such as “New Orleans Is Sinking” and “Three Pistols,” announced that lead singer Gordon Downie has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. In a Facebook post, the group revealed that Downie, 52, was diagnosed in December. Also Read: Janice Dickinson Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis “Since then, obviously, he’s endured a lot of difficult times, and he has been fighting hard,” the group said. “In privacy along with his family, and through all of this, we’ve been standing by him.” The group...
- 5/24/2016
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Gord Downie, the lead singer for Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, the group announced on their website on Tuesday. In the statement, the alt-rock group posted that Downie, 52, was diagnosed in December, and they'd been standing by him as a group. "He's endured a lot of difficult times, and he has been fighting hard. In privacy along with his family, and through all of this, we've been standing by him." They also said that despite the diagnosis of a primary glioblastoma, they'd continue to perform as a group. "After 30-some years together as The Tragically Hip,...
- 5/24/2016
- by Gillian Telling, @gilliantelling
- PEOPLE.com
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