Paul Gross news
22nd August
- The Passchendaele premiere will be at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto at 8pm on 4th September. Paul will be making an appearance on the red carpet!
- The book version of the Passchendaele movie is now shipping - thanks for this news to Diane.
- From Toronto Life - "Paul Gross’s Passchendaele is opening TIFF. Are people finally ready to take the Mountie seriously?", with photo. Thanks Felicity!
3rd August
From the Interlake Spectator - a report about Paul's recent appearance at the Gimli Film Festival, with photo. Thanks to Felicity!
22nd July
From channelcanada.com:
The Movie Network Unveils Fall Programming Highlights
ZOS: Zone of Separation (New Series)
Premieres January 2009 (8 x 60 min; drama)Co-executive produced by Paul Gross, ZOS: Zone of Separation is a series which chronicles the life-and-death struggle of peacekeepers who must enforce a United Nations-brokered ceasefire in Jadac, a fictional, Sarajevo-like town. Each episode follows the Zone's protagonists in their tortured and tenuous jockeying for influence and advantage as unarmed United Nations Military Observers (UNMOs). Starring Colm Meaney, Lolita Davidovich, Michelle Nolden, Rick Roberts, Enrico Colantoni and Allan Hawco.
18th July
This review has just appeared on amazon.ca for Passchendaele, the novel based on the movie. Thanks to Diane for letting us know!
Most people belive that the book is always better than the movie - well let me put it to you this way. As an actor I have seen the full script and it almost had me crying (what can I say, I'm a guy we don't cry) every time I read the script. And from what I have seen of the film so far it will be one of the best things to happen to the Canadian arts as well as history ever, so if the book is always better then the movie and the movie is outstanding, well then you can just imagine how the book must be!
by R Nogier of Milk River, AB
14th July
With only one day left before registration closes, here's a message from the RCW 139 convention organizing committee:
"The 2008 Due South Convention is fast approaching! RCW139: Toronto Holiday takes place August 15-17 at the Bloor Yorkville Mariott hotel in Toronto. Confirmed guests include David Marciano, Camilla Scott, Catherine Bruhier and Jay Semko. Paul Gross will do his best to attend if his work schedule permits, if he cannot make it, Paul will have a presence at the event - so expect a few surprises!!! Also interested (but not confirmed) in attending are Dean McDermott, Tony Craig, Tom Melissis, Jim Bracchitta, Executive Producers Kathy Slevin and Jeff King, and Draco's sister (also stunt double) Cinder with her trainers Rick and Gail Parker. The RCMP and Due South trading post will be attending, along with many exciting events and activities planned!
All Payments and Registrations for RCW 139: Toronto Holiday MUST be received before midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on July 15th 2008!
There is still just enough time to head over to the website http://www.rcw139.org, register and purchase your tickets. After 15th July, all registrations and payments will no longer be accepted and the Online Store/Registration facility will be unavailable. This will also apply to 'Supporting Membership' packages (which include a goodie bag) and 'Bus Tour Tickets'!
So what are you waiting for? Visit the site now to ensure your place at the 2008 convention, and if you can't make it, then grab a 'Supporting Membership' while they are still available to claim your goodie bag. After all, there are less than 35 days until the convention takes place!"
30th June
If you'd like to see and hear Paul as he addressed the Senate on 28th May, you will find the avi.file here - many thanks to Primrose for this! However the file is very large - 1.2 GB - and can only be hosted at that location for the next ten days or so. For a more permanent link, or if you would find five smaller downloads helpful, click on the following:
Once you have downloaded all five parts (make sure to save them all in the same folder), you can re-join them with the free, safe and very easy to use HJ-Splitter, which you can find here. Many thanks to Eileen for making these files available!
Please note: the file quality is poor in places so please don't think your download went wrong!
28th June
The Interlake Spectator reports that Paul Gross will be participating in a panel discussion at the upcoming Gimli Film Festival in Manitoba on Saturday 26th July. The article states the event will be open to public. Thanks to Marsha Ann for the news!
25th June
Many thanks to Felicity for this link to the transcript of Paul's contribution to the Senate Banking Trade and Commerce Meeting on 28th May. You have to scroll down to nearly the half way point on the page to read what Paul said about Bill C-10.
17th June
2008 Toronto International Film Festival To Open With World Premiere Of Paul Gross’s Passchendaele
Toronto - The 33rd Toronto International Film Festival® opens September 4 with the world premiere Gala Presentation of Passchendaele, written, directed and produced by celebrated Canadian filmmaker Paul Gross. Co-produced by Niv Fichman, Frank Siracusa and Francis Damberger, Passchendaele stars Gross (Men with Brooms, Due South, Slings & Arrows), Caroline Dhavernas (Hollywoodland, Breach, Niagara Motel), Gil Bellows (The Shawshank Redemption, Ally McBeal) and Joe Dinicol (George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead, Train 48). The 33rd Toronto International Film Festival runs September 4 to 13, 2008. ... read more
4th June
- The book of Passchendaele the Movie is now available for pre-order (for August 22nd) from amazon.ca at CA$9.99. Thanks to Felicity for the news!
- Thank you to Claire for this message for UK fans:
Have just noticed that two episodes (episodes 3 and 4 of the first series) of Slings and Arrows are being broadcast in the UK for Sky digital viewers on Sky Arts - channel 267 - and Sky Arts HD - channel 268 - next Tuesday, 10th June. Perhaps they are showing the whole series and I missed the first two episodes? Anyway - tune in if you can!
29 May
- Kady O'Malley from Macleans liveblogged the senate meeting that Paul went to yesterday. You can read the blog here. Thank you very much to Roseanne for the link!
- We have been asked by the organisers of RCW 139: Toronto Holiday to pass on the following:
The 2008 Due South fan convention 'RCW139: Toronto Holiday' will take place August 15-17 at the Bloor Yorkville Mariott hotel in Toronto! The event is shaping up to be a fun-packed weekend, with special guests David Marciano, Camilla Scott and Catherine Bruhier all confirmed to attend so far, with many other cast and crew guests interested/likely to attend. There will also be participation from the RCMP and the Due South Trading Post. Fan and guest panels, games, contests, parties and a gala dinner are crammed into the schedule with lots more taking place! You can also purchase tickets for the great T.O. Due South bus tour if you want to see where this classic TV show was filmed! If you are unable to attend, don't worry! You can purchase supporting membership packs which include the attendee goodie bag!
For more information, or to buy tickets please visit www.rcw139.org or email us at info@rcw139.org.
24th May
Paul is to address a Senate Banking Trade and Commerce Meeting about Bill C-10 on Wednesday 28th May. Details here, and it appears the webcast will be available here. Thank you to Felicity and Primrose for the info!
21st May
Check out the amazing new Passchendaele website where you can watch the movie trailer, browse the photo gallery, download posters and wallpaper, watch interviews with cast and crew, read letters written by Canadian soldier Michael Dunne (a character based on Paul's grandfather) - and lots more. Thanks to Whizbang Films and Mary for the heads up!
From the Toronto Star:
"Those who care about [arts enrichment in school districts where families struggle on the poverty line] may want to attend Telling Tales, People for Education's fifth annual benefit, set for May 25 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Distillery District. Among those in the show are writers Anne Michaels, Claudia Day and Terry Fallis; actors Graham Abbey, Nicholas Campbell, Paul Gross and Albert Schultz; and singer Molly Johnson."
Thanks to Felicity for this news!
12th May
Here is a short video clip of Paul "answering 5 questions" in his old home town, Calgary. Thank you, Felicity!
5th May
Mars Is Heaven, #31 in The Ray Bradbury Theatre: The Martian Episodes, is showing on Sky Zone Horror in the UK today at 2.30 pm and again at 7.00 pm. Many thanks to Kataan for the heads up!
4th May
Leading Men: Paul Gross and Don McKellar show the Canadian film industry the way forward ... read more in the Calgary Herald. Thanks, Felicity!
30th April
Happy Birthday Paul!
28th April
Paul is taking part in the fifth annual Telefilm Gala Dinner at ShowCanada 2008 on the evening of May 1st in Banff, Alberta... read more. Thank you, Felicity!
27th April
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special dinner event on Wednesday 30 April (Paul's birthday!) at which Paul Gross and Niv Fichman will talk about Passchendaele and investing in the Canadian film industry. Tickets are $55.00 for members and
$95.00 for future members... read more. Thanks to Angela for the news!
According to the Calgary Herald Paul has agreed to a novel based on the screenplay of Passchendaele. The book will be published by HarperCollins Canada in September. More at whatsonwinnipeg.com. Thanks to Felicity for letting us know!
17th April
The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is pleased to announce acclaimed Canadian writer, director, producer and actor Paul Gross as its Honorary Chair. This new position will allow Gross to share his expertise, experience and passion for the Canadian film and television industry with NSI participants ... read more. Congratulations to Paul and thanks to Felicity for the news!
8th April
- Fun, verging on paranoia - Globe & Mail
7th April
- Good news for Brits - due South is being run again on ITV3 at 6.30 am Mon-Fri. Thanks to Kimm for letting us know!
- CBC-TV's mini-series Trojan Horse is a very clever warning to Canadians about the North American Union agenda - The Canadian
5th April
- Ah, the North Toronto desert - National Post
- Trojan Horse carries top talent - Surrey Now
29th March
- The Trojan Horse far from empty; CBC thriller rich and entertaining - Canwest news services
- - The Record
28th March
- Here's the Globe and Mail interview with Paul.
- A Top Notch Political Thriller - a Canadian Press review of Trojan Horse
- Paul Gross returns to CBC with political thriller - from canada.com
- Trojan Horse sees Canada vote to join U.S. - The London Free Press review
- The Trojan Horse: A uniquely Canadian political thriller - Eclipse Magazine
- Past Due South - Eye Weekly
- There's a Trojan Horse review, "A wild ride on the rollercoaster of Canadian politics", by John Doyle in today's print edition of the Globe and Mail, available online to subscribers.
27th March
- Paul and Martha are featured in the next issue of Hello Canada Magazine, issue dated March 31, 2008. The article and pictures cover four pages. Thanks to Fiona for letting us know!
- Look out for a piece on Trojan Horse (with review) in tomorrow's Globe and Mail; and the cover of the Toronto Star TV magazine this weekend.
- Join in with the Trojan Horse Facebook Event!
- There's also plenty to see at the new CBC Trojan Horse website.
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26th March
Here is a Canadian Press preview article about H2O II: The Trojan Horse. It contains a few SPOILERS so beware! Thanks to Felicity for passing this on.
21st March
Yesterday's interview with Paul is now on the The Hour website. There was also a small skit at the beginning of the show which you can see here. Thanks to Felicity!
19th March
Paul will be appearing on The Hour tomorrow, Thursday 20th March, at 11pm on CBC.
8th March
Our Czech and Slovak visitors might like to go to the Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze to read more about Paul. Thanks to Alice for letting us know!
7th March
The very, very long-awaited sequel to H2O, The Trojan Horse, is set to air on 30th March and 6th April, according to this article in the National Post (may contain spoilers). So look out for a lot of press activity in the next few weeks!
And if you'd like to see why one lady thinks Paul Gross is a class act, take a look at Lianne's message in our guestbook.
3rd January
Happy New Year to all our readers!
The organizers of the 2008 RCW 139 Due South convention have just announced the pricing and have opened up their Online Store. Their last date for a no-penalty cancellation is 15th February and they would like a minimum number of paid registrations by that point. More details at http://rcw139.org/.
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