Latest news with #GeorgeStroumboulopoulos
CBC
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
George Stroumboulopolus on the importance of Canadian film and TV
CBC's Stephen Quinn speaks with legendary Canadian broadcaster George Stroumboulopoulos about the Canadian film and television that have helped people form their idea of what it means to be Canadian. That's the basis of his new project, The Stories that Made Us, which has him travelling across the country this summer.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
George Stroumboulopoulos asks Canadians, 'What Canadian film and television MADE you?'
Former MuchMusic VJ and broadcasting icon, George Stroumboulopoulos "Strombo," is hitting the road to ask Canadians one question: "What Canadian film and television MADE you?" Part of a nationwide MADE | NOUS campaign, Stroumboulopoulos starts his cross-country road trip in Vancouver on July 25, ending in Toronto in September. "I have been lucky to meet so many of you Canadians over the years, and you've shared stories about how a Canadian television show or movie deeply affected you — whether it inspired you to live more authentically, to better understand your roots and this country's history, or maybe even to pursue a career path," a statement from Stroumboulopoulos reads. "These are the kinds of stories that we're searching for, the Canadian stories that MADE you." Other communities Stroumboulopoulos will be stopping in include Edmonton and Calgary, Alta., Montreal, Saint John and Moncton, N.B., Prince Edward Island, and Nunavut. Canadians consume a lot of entertainment from international markets, particularly the U.S. And as Canadians are well aware, the tension between Canada and U.S. is particularly high right now. But with that has come significant interest in celebrating local talent, and consuming more Canadian content, whether it's rewatching Shitt's Creek and Degrassi, watching Guy Maddin and David Cronenberg films, or maybe looking for inspiration to watch something new. 'Every Canadian has that one film or series that left a mark," a statement from Valerie Creighton, president and CEO, Canada Media Fund, reads. "This road trip is about honouring those defining screen moments while exploring the themes that have long preoccupied us and the questions that still remain." "At a time when Canadians are more eager than ever to connect with our identity, this campaign has the power to ignite a national conversation, and we're beyond thrilled to have George Stroumboulopoulos leading the charge on the ground." Staring in 2019, MADE | NOUS is a campaign from the Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada that highlights Canada's great film, TV, gaming, and digital entertainment. To date, ambassadors have included Paul Sun-Hyung-Lee, Simu Liu, Stephan James, Shamier Anderson, Devery Jacobs, Amanda Brugel, Karine Vanasse, David Usher, Jay Baruchel, Hamza Haq, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Priyanka, Kaniehti:io Horn, Cassandra James and Drew Ray Tanner.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
George Stroumboulopoulos celebrates 'the stories that made us' with MADE
George Stroumboulopoulos is taking a cross-country road trip this summer with MADE | NOUS to ask Canadians one question: What Canadian film and television MADE you? Video Transcript Hey, what's going on? It's Georgie here. Hi from Vancouver. I'm really excited to share that I'm hitting the road this summer, travelling across Canada with Made New, and I'm pumped to be a part of the most ambitious campaign yet. I have been so lucky to meet so many of you Canadians over the years, and you've shared stories about how a Canadian television show or movie deeply affected you, whether it inspired you to live more authentically or to better understand your roots or this country's history or maybe even to pursue a career path, and these are the kinds of stories that we're searching for: the Canadian stories that made you. So over the next few weeks, I'll be stopping in cities and towns and maybe hamlets from coast to coast to coast and chatting with Canadians, including some familiar faces. It's the ultimate celebration of Canadian film and television. So if you see me passing through your place, come say hi and share your story.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Canadian TV host George Stroumboulopoulos condemns Canada's political system, House of Commons: 'I despise what they did to this country'
Canadian radio and TV host George Stroumboulopoulos is reflecting on politics and the recent federal election, explaining why he's unhappy with Canada's system at the moment. The former MuchMusic video jockey opened up to Arlene Dickinson in a recent interview on her new podcast, "Arlene Is Alone: The Single Life." In a second part of the interview published on Wednesday, Stroumboulopoulos explained — after the Dragons' Den star shared she endorsed Prime Minister Mark Carney — that he never publicly endorses any candidates. Still, he always commits to voting nowadays and even "overdosed on political content" this election. "I sometimes vote and I [will] hate myself for my vote, because sometimes I make a strategic vote and I hate that. ... Sometimes I'll throw the future, I'll take the risk because I'm just going to vote the way I want to vote," he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arlene Dickinson (@arlenedickinson) Recalling his days at MuchMusic, the "Strombo" Apple Music Radio host indicated "I struggle with the voting thing." Back then, he was once handed a pin that read "Much Votes" and was told to wear it on air. At the time, he recalled telling his co-worker that "voting doesn't matter," adding that "if it really mattered, they wouldn't let you do it." Now, he said he's learned voting does matter, but he isn't happy with the way the system works in Canada. "I despise what they did to this country, what the House of Commons has done to this country," he said. "I despise that the focus has been taken off of getting people out of poverty, protecting workers, giving people the freedom to express themselves." He eventually stated how he doesn't trust big companies to "put people's best interests at heart," explaining he believes the political parties in Canada have deep relationships with corporations. "When we complain about this country, there are two parties responsible for it. And their relationships with corporations, and how corporate money and lobby groups have destroyed the actual version of democracy — I'm not even sure if we ever had it," he shared. Regarding endorsing politicians, he said it's something he can't do because his values don't align with what the parties have done — especially with how, he noted he believes, political parties hate poor people. Moreover, he said can't get behind the government sending money, weapons or helping arm the "destruction of another group of people" in the world. "To give them my endorsement? I wouldn't do that because it doesn't jive with my values." "I love Canada and I love Toronto. I don't love it for what it is, I love it for the promise it ought to be. This country gave my family so much when I immigrated here, so much," he added. "But that doesn't mean that it can't be better and it can't grow. ... Until we get money out of politics and get rid of religion out of politics, we will be this mess." He clarified that he doesn't necessarily think endorsing politicians is a bad idea. In fact, he urged that getting people involved in various ways is the only way to make the system better. "Just where my values are at the moment, found it very difficult to endorse. If somebody stepped up and said my number one job is to get people out of poverty and I'm going to make sure that is our primary goal ... I would say, 'You know what? I'll work with you then.' I don't support politicians but I support their work." He shared he's had family and friends experiencing homelessness who have unfortunately died while being unhoused. He explained mental health played a role, as well as addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol. "It was also the '70s and the '80s — it was a pretty bleak time. They didn't have the tools and the language that we have now, obviously." Poverty is his top issue, he said, because most people in that situation aren't there due to their own doing. "It's not just empathy for the people we're trying to protect. The hard part is having empathy for the villains." Stroumboulopoulos clarified he understands he isn't an easy person to get along with: "I'm a hard guy to be around because I'm very confident and I'm very self-assured." But it's important to him to find common ground with someone who may disagree with his views. That might come in the form of connecting over "problematic" music or "very aggressive" sports like hockey or football. Even if someone is on the other side of a political issue than him, he noted he can find a "little bit of ground" with them through a common interest. "I'm always trying to get to the heart of the matter to see if we can find a place to be that we can agree on," he noted. "Because otherwise, I'm going to be alone all the time, and I don't think it's good for me to be alone all the time."
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Canadian TV host George Stroumboulopoulos condemns Canada's political system, House of Commons: 'I despise what they did to this country'
Canadian radio and TV host George Stroumboulopoulos is reflecting on politics and the recent federal election, explaining why he's unhappy with Canada's system at the moment. The former MuchMusic video jockey opened up to Arlene Dickinson in a recent interview on her new podcast, "Arlene Is Alone: The Single Life." In a second part of the interview published on Wednesday, Stroumboulopoulos explained — after the Dragons' Den star shared she endorsed Prime Minister Mark Carney — that he never publicly endorses any candidates. Still, he always commits to voting nowadays and even "overdosed on political content" this election. "I sometimes vote and I [will] hate myself for my vote, because sometimes I make a strategic vote and I hate that. ... Sometimes I'll throw the future, I'll take the risk because I'm just going to vote the way I want to vote," he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arlene Dickinson (@arlenedickinson) Recalling his days at MuchMusic, the "Strombo" Apple Music Radio host indicated "I struggle with the voting thing." Back then, he was once handed a pin that read "Much Votes" and was told to wear it on air. At the time, he recalled telling his co-worker that "voting doesn't matter," adding that "if it really mattered, they wouldn't let you do it." Now, he said he's learned voting does matter, but he isn't happy with the way the system works in Canada. "I despise what they did to this country, what the House of Commons has done to this country," he said. "I despise that the focus has been taken off of getting people out of poverty, protecting workers, giving people the freedom to express themselves." He eventually stated how he doesn't trust big companies to "put people's best interests at heart," explaining he believes the political parties in Canada have deep relationships with corporations. "When we complain about this country, there are two parties responsible for it. And their relationships with corporations, and how corporate money and lobby groups have destroyed the actual version of democracy — I'm not even sure if we ever had it," he shared. Regarding endorsing politicians, he said it's something he can't do because his values don't align with what the parties have done — especially with how, he noted he believes, political parties hate poor people. Moreover, he said can't get behind the government sending money, weapons or helping arm the "destruction of another group of people" in the world. "To give them my endorsement? I wouldn't do that because it doesn't jive with my values." "I love Canada and I love Toronto. I don't love it for what it is, I love it for the promise it ought to be. This country gave my family so much when I immigrated here, so much," he added. "But that doesn't mean that it can't be better and it can't grow. ... Until we get money out of politics and get rid of religion out of politics, we will be this mess." He clarified that he doesn't necessarily think endorsing politicians is a bad idea. In fact, he urged that getting people involved in various ways is the only way to make the system better. "Just where my values are at the moment, found it very difficult to endorse. If somebody stepped up and said my number one job is to get people out of poverty and I'm going to make sure that is our primary goal ... I would say, 'You know what? I'll work with you then.' I don't support politicians but I support their work." He shared he's had family and friends experiencing homelessness who have unfortunately died while being unhoused. He explained mental health played a role, as well as addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol. "It was also the '70s and the '80s — it was a pretty bleak time. They didn't have the tools and the language that we have now, obviously." Poverty is his top issue, he said, because most people in that situation aren't there due to their own doing. "It's not just empathy for the people we're trying to protect. The hard part is having empathy for the villains." Stroumboulopoulos clarified he understands he isn't an easy person to get along with: "I'm a hard guy to be around because I'm very confident and I'm very self-assured." But it's important to him to find common ground with someone who may disagree with his views. That might come in the form of connecting over "problematic" music or "very aggressive" sports like hockey or football. Even if someone is on the other side of a political issue than him, he noted he can find a "little bit of ground" with them through a common interest. "I'm always trying to get to the heart of the matter to see if we can find a place to be that we can agree on," he noted. "Because otherwise, I'm going to be alone all the time, and I don't think it's good for me to be alone all the time."
