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ALERTS:
The 20th anniversary of Kurt Browning landing the first ever quadruple jump in competition at Worlds in Budapest, Hungary on March 25, 1988 was Tuesday. To celebrate the occasion, Kurt fans put together an online card, and a group donation to the Terry Fox Foundation, a charity Kurt has helped in the past which is dedicated to cancer research. As the result of our efforts, we raised $800 Canadian for the Terry Fox Foundation. Thanks so much to all the generous fans who donated! The card can be seen here. The link to the card and the information about the donation have been sent on to Kurt. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Tickets for the 2008 Canadian
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
New developments: 5/1/08
- The CTV website has a great 16 minute long interview with Kurt and Sonia, which ranges over a variety of topics, from parenting, getting back in shape after a baby, and their partnership with My Organic Baby to Kurt's thoughts on boycotting the Olympics from an athlete's perspective, and Kristi Yamaguchi on Dancing with the Stars. The video is here: eXtended - Kurt Browning.
- IceNetwork.com has a great article on Kurt Browning: Catching up with Kurt Browning. Thanks Sherry!
- The Winnipeg Free Press has an article on Stars on Ice that talks to both Kurt Browning and Jeff Buttle: Don't expect superstars to try quads on MTS ice.
- The Regina Leader-Post has an article talking to Jeff Buttle about Stars on Ice that mentions his admiration for Kurt Browning: Skating tour provides a different set of challenges for Buttle.
- More Stars on Ice photos can be found: Ottawa Stars on Ice 2008 (Erica Lee Armstrong) and Stars on Ice 2008 (Hamilton, janetliz).
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- The Edmonton Sun has an extensive article on the Pedigree Pet Adoption program and talks in depth with Kurt about it: Finding that forever home.
- Added two Kurt-centric reviews of Ice Chips to the Miscellaneous Fan Stuff page. Thanks Eddie, Lois, and Mary!
- The inside edge with Sarah Brannen and Drew Meekins blog on IceNetwork has a long entry about the Ice Chips show, and talks to several of the skaters including Kurt: Behind the scenes at Ice Chips
- since 4/8/08:
- Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir will be guest starring in the Toronto, Hamilton, and London Canadian Stars on Ice stops, while Jessica Dube & Bryce Davison will be guest starring at the Edmonton and Calgary shows.
- Kurt Browning skated in the Skating Club of Boston's Ice Chips 2008 show this past weekend, performing to Ain't No Sunshine and Papa Was a Rollin' Stone. Thanks Eddie!
- since 3/28/08:
- Kurt Browning is listed as the special guest performer for the July 4 and 5 shows at Sun Valley this summer: Sun Valley Schedule. Thanks, Sherry!
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- CBC Sports has a feature article on how Kurt Browning helped Brian Joubert prepare for Worlds: A little help from a friend. Thanks Sherry!
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- The Edmonton Sun has a long article talking to Kurt and others about the upcoming Worlds: Building Momentum.
- since 3/15/08:
- Beverley Smith of the Globe and Mail has a fantastic long article on the quad, Kurt landing the first one, and the quad today, with quotes from Kurt and many others about the soon to be 20-year-old jump: Chasing the quad. The online article is 3 pages long, and the print version has a diagram and breakdown of the quad on the front page of the Globe Sports section, above the center fold. Check it out!
- Another video interview with Kurt about Pedigree is up: Breakfast Television in Calgary, March 11, 2008. Thanks Sherry!
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- Kurt Browning performed in the Davos Gala "Movies on Ice" this year in Davos, Switzerland on Feb. 8 and 9, 2008. He performed two numbers - "Hey Pachuco" from the Mask and Rag-GIDON-Time, as well as coming out for a number of in-between interactions with the host. The show was televised on Eurosport on March 1, and will be apparently televised again March 12 at 7PM on Eurosport. For German speakers, here is the gala's website. For video clips, check out FSvids (registration required) or YouTube.
- since 2/23/08:
- Added program information for Chequered Love, the program Kurt skated to while Kim Wilde performed live on the Art on Ice tour this year.
- Added the press release about Kurt Browning's involvement in the Pedigree Pet Adoption program to the Articles page.
- I've put up my photos and review of the San Jose Stars on Ice show on Feb. 10, 2008. Kurt Browning did not perform in this show. I've also added the 2007-08 Tour Program and some merchandise info for this year's tour.
- since 2/9/08:
- Kurt Browning is listed as the special guest star in this year's Skating Club of Boston's Ice Chips show, to be held April 5 (1PM, 7PM) and April 6 (2PM) at Harvard Arena.
- Kurt will be working with Pedigree in Canada on their Pet Adoption campaign, doing a series of PSA's and media for them.
- since 2/4/08:
- Kurt Browning is currently in Europe, touring with the Art on Ice tour. According to a poster on FSU, he is performing to a song by Kim Wilde, and to his Rag-GIDON-Time program. If anyone has any reviews - of Kurt's performances or the whole show - please email me!
- Kurt Browning's third and final blog post for Canadians is up on the CBC site: It's good to be back in the land of Canadian skating..
- since 1/22/08:
- Kurt Browning was all over CBC's coverage of Canadians this past weekend, which bodes well for his participation in CBC's Worlds coverage in March. He commentated the men's and ladies' events, did backstage interviews, handed out medals, and his/Tracy's commentary was used on CBC Country Canada for portions of the competition. For those outside of Canada, many of the final flight performances are up on YouTube, and Kurt's commentary can be heard there. Thanks to Shery for a lot of this information.
- US champion Christopher Bowman, one of Kurt Browning's primary competitors in his early eligible days, passed away on Jan. 10 at the age of 40. Kurt talks about Bowman in this Globe and Mail article: The Showman shines no more.
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- since 1/17/08:
- CBC announced a two-year deal with the ISU to broadcast the World Championships and the 2009 Four Continents figure skating championships. Kurt Browning is confirmed to commentate the 2008 World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, for CBC. The broadcast stars March 18.
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- since 1/12/08:
- Kurt Browning will be interviewed on the CBC news program "The Hour" on January 14, 2008 at 11PM on CBC. The Hour is also aired from 8-9PM on CBC Newsworld. Thanks, Noreen!
- The Ice Network has an interview with Brian Joubert where he talks about working with Kurt: Q&A with French champion Brian Joubert.
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- NOW Magazine has a negative review of Peter Pan (but a positive review of Kurt's performance in it): Peter Pan panned.
- since 12/4/07:
- Canada.com has an article talking to various Toronto-based entertainers who typically perform around the holidays about how they handle the Christmas season. The article talks to Ross Petty & Karen Kain, and Kurt & Sonia. Away for the holidays. Thanks Sylvia!
- The National Post has a good review of Peter Pan: Well, look who grew up.
- There's a short clip on YouTube from a Ryerson news entertainment show talking to Kurt about Peter Pan, including some brief stage footage of Peter sparring with Hook (and some backstage footage of Kurt working with Ross). Here's the longer clip, and here's the extended ending to the longer clip. Thanks CzarinaAnya!
- The December issue of International Figure Skating Magazine has a 3/4 page article talking to Kurt about the birth of baby Dillon. It's available at newsstands now.
- The December issue of Blades on Ice Magazine has a pull-out 2008 calendar featuring the pros, and Kurt is the skater for April. This issue is also available at newsstands now.
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- The December issue of Canadian Living Magazine has an article entitled "Toy Stories" talking to several Canadian celebrities, including Kurt, about their favorite childhood toys. The issue should be available on newstands in Canada now. The article can also be found online: Famous Canadians' favourite Christmas gifts (Kurt's is on page 3).
- The media opening for Peter Pan was a couple days ago, and consequently, the reviews have been coming in. Unfortunately, they're not all that positive, not because of Kurt's performance (in at least one of the reviews he's cited as one of the saving graces of the show) but because apparently this year's panto is less broad and outrageous than previous pantos, and is more like traditional musical theatre, which seems to disappoint the critics. Here are some links:
Reviews:
Articles:
- since 11/29/07:
- Kurt Browning's on stage in Toronto right now as Peter Pan, and I had the chance to see the first two performances last week. I've added my review of Peter Pan to the Miscellaneous Fan Stuff page. The show is excellent, and Kurt proves himself to be a very natural and charismatic theatre actor - better than I had expected, in fact! If you're in the Toronto area between now and Jan. 6, 2008, I highly recommend going to see the show. For more, read my review.
- since 11/25/07:
- Saturday's Toronto Star had a nice full-page article on page 3 of the Entertainment section on Kurt Browning, featuring a full-page photo of Kurt as Peter Pan. The article and sidebars can also be found online: Browning ready to take flight. Thanks, Sherry! Look for a review of the show on this site soon!
- since 11/21/07
- There's a nice article in the Hamilton Spectator today talking to Kurt about Peter Pan: Kurt's ready to fly. Thanks Judy!
- since 11/7/07:
- Two new entries to Kurt Browning's CBC Blog have been added, analyzing the men's event at Skate Canada. Thanks, Denise!
- The Globe and Mail had a blurb about Kurt's activities analyzing Skate Canada while simultaneously rehearsing for Peter Pan here.
- The Canadian Stars on Ice page has been updated with tour dates, ticket sale dates (presale 12/3, general sale 12/10), and preliminary cast information (Kurt Browning, Jeff Buttle, Sasha Cohen, Marie-France Dubreuil & Patrice Lauzon, Jamie Sale & David Pelletier). Thanks, Andrea! Correspondingly, the Stars on Ice Tour News page for the Kurt Files has been updated with both US and Canadian cast and tour date information. The internet presale for the US tour started today.
- I've added an event page for Peter Pan to my website, with photos, press releases, a letter from Ross Petty, and more information. Don't forget, tickets are on sale now!
- since 11/2/07:
- Even more from the CBC website with Kurt: The pursuit is on (Q&A with Kurt and Tracy Wilson)
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- since 10/31/07:
- A whole slew of articles with quotes from Kurt are coming out in conjunction with the upcoming Skate Canada competition. Kurt will be commentating both the men and ladies events, alongside Tracy Wilson. Thanks to Sherry for the links!
- Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate VII will air on CBC on March 31, 2008 at 8PM.
- since 10/16/07:
- I've got my photos from Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate up on the Photo Evidence page. FYI, the Retakes page has photos of Kurt, Ryan, Brian Orser, Evan, Joannie, and Jeff. Enjoy!
- since 10/13/07:
- Exciting news for European Kurt Browning fans! For the first time in years, Kurt will be skating on tour in Europe. Kurt will be touring with Art on Ice in early February, and will likely be performing his Rag-GIDON-Time number. The tour visits Zurich and Lausanne, and tickets are on sale now. Visit the Art on Ice website for more information.
- Kurt will be behind the microphone again this year, commentating at Skate Canada and Canadians for CBC. Skate Canada takes place Nov. 1-4 in Quebec, and will be broadcast on CBC Nov. 2-4, with the exhibition broadcast Nov. 17. Canadians takes place Jan. 16-20 in Vancouver.
- The Frosted Pink website has more videos up with Kurt in them. Check out day 5 in particular for an extended segment talking to Kurt and footage of his "Time in a Bottle" performance. The videos are also up on YouTube (search Frosted Pink) if you have trouble playing them on the website. And don't forget to tune in tomorrow, Oct. 14, from 4-6PM EST on ABC to watch the show!
- since 10/11/07:
- Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate took place last night in Mississauga, ON with musical performers the Temptations and Boyz II Men. He skated a fantastic duet with Shae-Lynn Bourne to "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner, a hilarious program to "Papa was a Rolling Stone" by James Brown, and a Shae-Lynn-choreographed program to "Motown Philly." For more information, check out my brief post-show review on the Kurt Files' bb.
- The Globe and Mail has an article on the Temptations and their part in Gotta Skate: The Temptations provide music for show, but won't be donning skates.
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- I've finally put up a review of Kristi Yamaguchi's Friends and Family on the Miscellaneous Fan Stuff page.
- I've finally got my photos from Kristi Yamaguchi's Friends and Family up on the Photo Evidence page. There are photos from rehearsal and the show. I was in a better location for dress rehearsal, so many of those photos are better than the show photos.
- The Frosted Pink website now has behind-the-scenes videos up, including footage of Kurt practicing and being interviewed. You have to register to view the videos, but registration is free and fast. Look at the Day 2 video to find Kurt. Thanks Sherry!
- The Toronto Sun has an article about the baby boom at the National Ballet, including Sonia and Dillon. Ballet Baby Boom. Thanks Sherry!
- since 10/7/07:
- Frosted Pink was taped yesterday in Santa Monica, and Getty Images has a few pages of photos of the arrivals, skating, and backstage. There are 4 photos of Kurt here - 3 arrival shots, 1 skating shot (he's wearing his "Are You Lonesome Tonight"/"Time in a Bottle" costume). Arrivals, Show Images, and Backstage. Thanks to reckless on FSU and Sherry for bringing these to my attention!
- The Globe and Mail has a nice article about Shae-Lynn Bourne with some information about Gotta Skate, including the promised duet between Kurt and Shae-Lynn. Smith: Bourne, Kraatz keep door open.
- since 10/1/07:
- Kurt Browning as listed as a featured performer in Frosted Pink, a breast cancer awareness event featuring some of the top figure skaters, plus a whole slew of entertainers that will be broadcast on ABC on Oct. 14, 2007 from 4-6PM EST. According to IFS Magazine, Kurt has self-choreographed a number for this event. The show will also be rebroadcast on the Style Network.
- Kurt Browning hosted the Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family show on Saturday night in Phoenix. He didn't skate, but he provided fun introductions throughout the show, alongside Kristi Yamaguchi. The show will air Nov. 25, 2007 from 4-6PM EST on NBC. For a brief recap, visit the Kurt Files' bb. Photos and a full review to come.
- since 9/22/07:
- Alissa Czisny's new journal entry talks about working with Kurt on her exhibition number for the upcoming season. Read it here.
- The Toronto Star has a short Q&A with Kurt with his views on Blades of Glory and other randomness: At 40, count Canadian out for men's pairs skating. Thanks Sherry!
- Kurt Browning visited the EZRock Stu and Colleen morning show to promote Gotta Skate. You can listen to or download the interview here. Listen to a rather giddy, sleep-deprived Kurt and find out more about this year's Gotta Skate (a duet with Shae-Lynn!). Thanks Sherry!
- Friday's Toronto Star apparently has a photo of Kurt with the caption "Kurt Browning gets off the ice and into the air as Peter Pan in November," according to a post on FSU.
- since 9/4/07:
- Kurt appeared on Breakfast Television this morning promoting Gotta Skate. He skated for 3 hours with the Port Credit Figure Skating Club, teaching them moves. There's a short video up on the Breakfast Television blog talking to Kurt. Thanks for the info, Reggie!
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- since 8/19/07:
- Congratulations to Kurt, Sonia, and Gabe, and welcome to the world baby Dillon! Kurt and Sonia's second son was born Aug. 14, 2007. An official release should come out shortly.
- Ryan Bradley has been added to the cast list for Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate VII.
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- since 7/11/07:
- Tickets for Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate go on sale via an Internet presale July 16-18 through Ticketmaster. The presale will be for Ticketmaster members subscribed to "Skating Shows" for the greater Toronto area and AMEX Front of the Line customers. The general sale should start shortly after the presale ends. Ticketmaster has not yet put up a link for the show, but keep an eye out since it should go up in the days before the presale starts.
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- since 6/24/07:
- According to a post on FSUniverse, Kurt Browning choreographed Brandon Mroz's 2007-08 SP to "Night on Bald Mountain" by Mussorgsky. Brandon debuted the program at the Broadmoor Open club competition this past weekend. Thanks, Sherry!
- since 6/14/07:
- According to TurkishPress.com, Kurt Browning is choreographing Tugba Karademir's SP for the upcoming season. Thanks Sherry!
- The Disson Skating site has been releasing cast information a bit at a time. The cast for Gotta Skate is currently Kurt Browning, Sasha Cohen, Jeff Buttle, Evan Lysacek, Joannie Rochette, Shae-Lynn Bourne, Marie-France Dubreuil & Patrice Lauzon. The Style Network repeat dates have also been released - Jan. 13 and Jan. 18. Kurt's also listed as a host of Kristi Yamaguchi's Friends and Family show. Thanks Gabi!
- since 6/7/07:
- Added 2007-2008 Events Page with information on 2007-2008 Disson Skating events, including Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate VII.
- Kurt Browning choreographed Jeremy Abbott's SP for the 2007-2008 season, to Treat by Carlos Santana, according to Jeremy Abbott's Official Website.
- According to IFS Magazine, Brian Joubert was in Toronto for two weeks at the end of May to work on new programs with Kurt. The link has more information.
- since 5/16/07:
- Kurt Browning skated in the Superstars on Ice show last night in Skokie, IL, and performed to "Easy" and "If I Only Had a Brain". Thanks Jennifer!
- since 5/6/07:
- Added my hundreds of photos from the Victoria Stars on Ice show to the Photo Evidence page, including photos of Brian's goodbye speech.
- since 5/3/07:
- Added my super-long review of the Victoria Stars on Ice show - Brian Orser's final show - to the Stars on Ice Reviews page. Photos still to come.
- Added the 2007 Canadian Stars on Ice program/music listing to the Tour History page. If anyone has information on what Chris Mabee, Virtue & Moir, Dube & Davison, Mao Asada, or Mai Asada skated to, please contact me at webmaster@kurtfiles.com.
- since 4/18/07:
- Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate VII will take place on Oct. 10, 2007 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, ON, and will feature the Temptations and Boyz II Men as the musical guests, according to Steve Disson by way of Mary. Thanks, Mary!!
- since 4/11/07:
- manleywoman at FSU has started putting together a series of figure skating podcasts for the hard-core fan, in-depth interviews with key figures both behind the scenes and in front of the audiences in the sport. Her first interview is with Kurt Browning, and it's a really good one - some 30 minutes plus, covering a wide range of topics from Kurt's childhood to the present day. You'll need Quicktime or iTunes to play the podcast. Here's the link. Enjoy!
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