Posts Tagged ‘Canadian Film Centre’

CANADA POST AND THE CFC: RICHARD PAYS TRIBUTE TO NORMAN JEWISON

On Wednesday July 24, 2024 I was honoured to speak alongside host Rock Mercer, David Cronenberg, MP Charles Sousa and Canada Post CEO Doug Ettinger at the unveiling of a stamp commemorating the late, great Norman Jewison at the Canadian Film Center. I spoke about how Jewison’s film “Jesus Christ Superstar” lit my imagination on fire, how Norman was always supportive of my work and his legacy. It was a great event, and likely the last time I will sing in public.

Canadian Film Centre (CFC): (VIRTUAL) Garden Party WITH A Q&A WITH Johan Rockström!

Thanks to the Canadian Film Centre for having Richard in to host the virtual Garden Party and Q&A with the executive director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre, Johan Rockström.

From the CFC Facebook page: ”

Since 1988, we’ve hosted our Annual Garden Party on the beautiful grounds of Windfields Estate. While we couldn’t gather in person this year, we gathered virtually to celebrate our extraordinary donors, the CFC Circle of Supporters, and our many remarkable partners, by enjoying a special advanced virtual presentation of Netflix‘s compelling climate change documentary ‘Breaking Boundaries: The Science Of Our Planet.’ We would like to send a heartfelt thanks to our partner Netflix for presenting this exclusive screening opportunity, to Richard Crouse for lending his voice for the intro and Q&A session of this event, and to our friends at Lollicakes for providing the delicious cookies for our Circle of Supporters members! A sweet token of our appreciation. The CFC Circle of Supporters is a dynamic community of individuals who treasure Canadian stories and talented creators who crafts them for our screens. When you join the CFC Circle of Supporters, you enjoy access to exclusive CFC showcases, events, activities, and more! To learn more and join, CLICK HERE!

Just For Laughs! “In Conversation” w Neighbors Director Nicholas Stoller

Nicholas-Stoller-Zac-Efron-400CFC is pleased to announce that filmmaker Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek) is this year’s ‘In Conversation’ subject at Just For Laughs Festival, hosted by Richard Crouse. His latest film, Neighbors, starring Seth Rogen and Zac Efron, has grossed over $220 million worldwide thus far. In Conversation with Nicholas Stoller takes place at ComedyPRO on Thursday, July 24, 3 pm, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal. It is presented by the Telefilm Canada Feature Comedy Exchange, a CFC initiative in collaboration with Just For Laughs.

To learn more about Nicholas Stoller, CLICK HERE!

To find out more about this year’s Just For Laughs Festival, CLICK HERE!