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- CBC
A drone, a rental truck and a curly red wig: how Chappell Roan's viral Sask.-focused teaser was produced
In a teaser for her upcoming single, Chappell Roan's signature red hair can be seen fluttering against blue Prairie sky, out the open window of a moving van, as the singer coos that if her longing for her ex isn't gone in four months, "I'm movin' to Saskatchewan." The video opens on a Saskatchewan licence plate, features canola fields and grain bins, and ends just as the moving van drives past the "Welcome to Saskatchewan: Land of Living Skies" border sign. The video left some wondering if Roan actually came to the province to film the teaser for The Subway single. Unfortunately for fans, the answer is no. The red hair was a wig, according to Jill Dukart, a content creator with Captive Media, a Regina-based marketing company that filmed the teaser. "I curled it to look like her hair," Dukart said. Roan has been name-dropping Saskatchewan for over a year, whenever she performs The Subway live, but the singer announced the single will officially be released on July 31 at 8 p.m. ET and a music video will come out the next morning. The Saskatchewan-laden teaser video for the single dropped last week. Warning: this video contains explicit language: It's sparked increased interest in the Prairie province online, especially among local fans. Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski told CBC Kids News he is "thrilled" about the mention, writing in an emailed statement, "It's not every day that a Grammy-winning artist gives Saskatchewan a lyrical shoutout." "No one ever talks about Saskatchewan. No one even knows how to pronounce it," Dukart said. "Having this huge star sing about us, pronounce it properly" is great to see, she said. How it happened Dukart described making the teaser video as "a whirlwind" and a dream experience. It all started with a phone call from Universal Music Group Canada asking if Captive Media would be interested in helping out one of their artists. The team agreed and asked for a follow-up email with more details, Dukart said. "The title of the e-mail was 'Confidential Chappell Roan Social Media Campaign," and we all start freaking out," Dukart said. She said Universal Music Group Canada gave little direction for the footage, only asking the agency to rent a moving van, film it driving it past the welcome to Saskatchewan sign at the border — iPhone footage would do — and get a Saskatchewan licence plate with the song's title. But Dukart said the team wanted to go bigger and do their best to show off Saskatchewan with different shot options. "We went with a drone and everything," Dukart said. "I think it was more than they were expecting." She said the team is very happy seeing the attention the footage has received. They did it all on a tight timeline. The request came on a Friday, Dukart said, and "they wanted the footage by Tuesday, so we scrambled all weekend to make it happen." The team's designer made the vanity Saskatchewan licence plate with the label THE SBWY by wrapping an existing licence plate. They secured a moving truck and a driver, but the red wig that Universal Music Group Canada initially planned to expedite wouldn't make it on time, Dukart said. "They asked us to find one." WATCH | Behind the scenes with the team that produced Chappell Roan's latest music video teaser featuring Saskatchewan: Behind the scenes with the team that produced Chappell Roan's latest music video teaser featuring Saskatchewan 11 hours ago Driver stands in for singer Dukart picked up Roan's stand-in locks at a Regina wig store. As for who wore the red wig in the singer's absence, "it was actually the worker from the company that we rented the moving truck from," Dukart said. In a 2024 interview with Canadian music journalist Nardwuar the Human Serviette, Roan said she "owes it" to fans to actually come to the province. "I can't sing a song about Saskatchewan and not go there and play a show," Roan said. She said she was looking at venues to try to make it happen. Saskatchewan MLA Nathaniel Teed, who is openly gay, and the Opposition NDP put out a statement saying they would love to collaborate "on an act of joyful queer resistance" and welcome Chappell to Saskatchewan. In The Subway, Roan laments an ex-lover with green hair and a beauty mark, whose perfume haunts her. "I'm still counting down all of the days 'till you're another girl on the subway," she sings in the post-chorus. Dukart said she can't stop singing the song ahead of its official release. "I think it's going to be bumping in the office for a while. We can't stop playing Pink Pony Club around here."
CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
Toronto student hosted 2,000 strangers for a picnic. Here is how it came about
In late May, Winnie Chen took to TikTok with a simple question: 'Was anyone down for a picnic?' The recent University of Guelph graduate, who's starting a masters degree in medical illustration at University of Toronto in the fall, was looking for a cheap way to meet new people and hang out. Despite her modest social media following, her post blew up overnight, attracting hundreds of thousands of views and responses. It appeared that overwhelmingly, people were down for a picnic, and it was now up to Chen to make it happen. 'I guess I just decided to take a leap of faith and risk to actually create a picnic,' she told CTV News. 'Everyone was saying that they're super, super interested, even though I knew there's a lot of things involved.' While Chen initially wanted to have her picnic at Trinity Bellwoods or Riverdale Park, the logistics of hosting thousands of people who had expressed interest meant she had to consider things like permits, cleaning fees and washroom rentals. Luckily, the social media attention led to Chen connecting with city councillor Ausma Malik, who helped to secure a space at Centennial Park at Exhibition Place which could handle the crowds. On July 5, an estimated 2,000 people showed up to Chen's inaugural 'third space' picnic – a place outside of work and home where people could come together without forking over any money. Attendees were encouraged to bring something to contribute. 'It was just a bunch of strangers showing up with their own picnic blankets and food to share,' she said. 'I had a DJ that I had planned to play light music, but somehow it turned into a rave or a mini music festival, which was so funny. There was so many people playing board games and volleyball.' Chen ended up setting up a crowdfunding campaign where she raised $2,000 to help pay for security, insurance, signs and picnic blankets. Several sponsors, like Walmart and Canadian Tire, also pitched in some funding in exchange for mentions on social media posts. Chen had also put together a team of volunteers to assist with different aspects of organizing the giant picnic. The experience of planning such a big event in a short amount of time has helped connect Chen with new friends and other content creators throughout the city, she says. 'A lot of people know me now, and I guess it makes it easier for me to talk to people,' she said. Chen is planning another picnic for the Thanksgiving long weekend and even has some ideas for the colder months. 'What if we all got together and made a bunch of snowmen at Riverdale Park or we all had a snowball fight or something cute like that,' she mused. 'I do have like some thoughts for activities I could do for winter.'
CBC
an hour ago
- CBC
Costumes, closures and the Grand Parade: What to know about Toronto Caribbean Carnival this weekend
Toronto's Caribbean Carnival is back in town, with the big events kicking off Thursday night, bringing plenty of music, dancing and colourful costumes to the city's streets this weekend. The Caribbean Carnival, formerly known as Caribana, is one of North America's largest festivals, with more than a million people taking in the Grand Parade each year, according to the festival website. Kathy Motton, senior manager corporate communications of Destination Toronto, the official marketing organization for the city's tourism industry, says it's one of the most important tourist attractions of the year for Toronto. "It's really embedded in who we are as a destination," she said. "When people come here for Caribbean Carnival, it's about so much more than just the carnival. It's also about the culinary scene, the attractions, the unique neighborhoods, all the things that make Toronto worth visiting." With that in mind, here's a guide to help you enjoy this weekend's celebration of all things Caribbean in Toronto. Grand Parade Arguably the Caribbean Carnival's main event, the Grand Parade takes place on Saturday. The parade starts at 8 a.m., ending at 8 p.m., with a route along the city's waterfront. The parade will depart Exhibition Place Grounds at Princes' Boulevard, to Canada Boulevard, to westbound Lake Shore Boulevard W. It will then travel westbound along Lake Shore Boulevard W., turning approximately 100 metres west of Jameson Avenue before traveling eastbound on Lake Shore Boulevard W. The masquerade bands will return to Exhibition Place at British Columbia Road. It's mostly free to watch, but there are ticketed areas. Ticketed entrances are located at Dufferin Gates, Princes' Gates and Exhibition GO Station. Those without tickets are encouraged to enter the parade grounds by foot from Lake Shore Boulevard W. and Strachan Avenue, or Lake Shore Boulevard West and Parkside Drive. Here's what else is happening There are several other events taking place as part of Caribbean Carnival this weekend. Here's some of the highlights: Thursday, 7 p.m.: See the grandest costumes unveiled at the King and Queen Showcase at Lamport Stadium. Friday, 7 p.m.: The Ontario Steelpan Association puts on a show at Lamport Stadium with Keepin' Pan Alive. Friday, 1 p.m. to Saturday, 10 p.m.: New this year, check out Carnival Village at Sankofa Square Friday and Saturday, where you can take in live performances, artisan vendors, a pop-up bar lounge and Caribbean cuisine. Getting to the events The festivities at CNE/Exhibition Place can be easily accessed by GO Train, with Exhibition GO Station located right next door. Transit riders can also use their PRESTO card to get a 20 per cent discount on tickets to carnival events. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is changing some routes during the Carnival: 503 Kingston Road: Effective Saturday 8 a.m. to Sunday 1 a.m., the 503 Kingston Road streetcars will be extended to Sunnyside Loop on King Street W. and The Queensway. Stops not served: Dufferin Street between King Street W. and Dufferin Gate Loop. 307 Bathurst night bus: Effective Saturday 12 Sunday 4 a.m., 307 Bathurst night buses will operate both ways on Bathurst Street, Fort York Boulevard, Fleet Street, Manitoba Drive and Exhibition Loop. Stops not served: Fort York Boulevard south of Fleet Street, Lake Shore Boulevard W., Strachan Avenue. 80 Queensway: Effective Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 80 Queensway buses will divert eastbound only on the Queensway, north on Roncesvalles Avenue, west on Howard Park Avenue and north on Parkside Drive, to regular route. Stops not served: northbound Parkside Drive, between Howard Park Avenue and the Queensway. 29/329 Dufferin and 929 Dufferin Express buses: Effective Saturday 12 a.m. to Sunday 4 a.m., buses on these routes will turn back north from Dufferin Gate Loop. Stops not served: Exhibition Place. Road closures With plenty of road closures in effect this weekend, Toronto police are encouraging locals and visitors alike to take transit around the Carnival events if they can. Those unable to leave their cars at home should expect delays and watch out for the following road closures: Road closures for the parade take effect on Saturday at 12 a.m. and continue until Sunday at 7 a.m., including: Lake Shore Boulevard W. from Fort York Boulevard to Colborne Lodge Drive. Lake Shore Boulevard W., westbound between Bathurst Street and Fort York Boulevard, is open to local traffic only. Strachan Avenue southbound from Fleet Street. The following Gardiner Expressway ramps will close at 12 a.m. on Saturday: Westbound Gardiner Expressway on-ramp at Jameson Avenue. Eastbound Gardiner Expressway off-ramp at Jameson Avenue. Eastbound Gardiner Expressway on-ramp from Jameson Avenue, and Lake Shore Boulevard W. at British Columbia Road. Westbound Gardiner Expressway off-ramp at Dunn Avenue. Lake Shore Boulevard W. will close to traffic at 12 a.m. from westbound Strachan Avenue to Parkside. Drive, and eastbound Lake Shore Boulevard W. from Colborne Lodge Drive to Strachan Avenue. The Princes' Gates will remain closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday starting at 1 a.m. Restricted Access Points: To assist with the flow of traffic and minimize disruptions to residents, the following streets will be restricted to local traffic only: Dufferin Street south of King Street W. Dowling Avenue south of King Street W. Stadium Road south of Lake Shore Boulevard W. Queens Quay W., west of Bathurst Street. Springhurst Avenue, west of Jameson Avenue. Springhurst Avenue, east of Jameson Avenue. Remembrance Drive.
