19 October 2024
Announced live on stage at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, the band revealed that the upcoming documentary will launch globally on Prime Video in 2025
Link to announcement on We Were Young Festival recordings HERE
Las Vegas, USA —19. October 2024— Today, Prime Video and Simple Plan announced an upcoming documentary chronicling the successful career of multi-platinum selling Canadian band, Simple Plan, as they tour the world in anticipation of their 25th anniversary. The untitled documentary, which is currently in production with Sphere Media, was announced by lead singer Pierre Bouvier live on stage in front of thousands of fans at the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas. The documentary will be launched globally on Prime Video in 2025.
“This film is the centerpiece of the band’s 25th anniversary celebrations and probably one of the most ambitious and special projects we’ve ever been a part of. Reaching this milestone felt like the perfect moment to look back, reflect and give our fans a glimpse into our lives, both on tour and at home,” said the members of Simple Plan. “We gave director Didier Charette unprecedented access to the band and our archives and trusted him to tell our story. He traveled with us on tour for an entire year and in the process really captured the essence of who we are as a band and as people. We are so proud of this film and can’t wait for our fans to see it and get to know us like never before!”
“Simple Plan is one of the most iconic bands of the 2000s, proving endurance as they continue to connect with audiences of all ages,” said Shaun Alperin, Head of Content, Prime Video, Canada. “Their music and fun personalities have inspired millions of fans, and we’re thrilled to bring their story to Prime Video.”
The film will chronicle the formation of Simple Plan in Montreal in the late 1990s, their rise to global stardom with hits such as “Welcome to My Life”, “I’d Do Anything” and “Perfect”, and their continued impact as one. of the most successful punk rock bands that continue to sell out shows worldwide. The documentary will feature never-before-seen archival footage alongside new interviews with the band members and famous icons of the punk rock scene, including Mark Hoppus (Blink 182), Avril Lavigne, Dexter Holland & Noodles (The Offspring) and Fat Mike (NoFX). The documentary is produced by Sphere Media with executive producers Bruno Dubé, Renaud Chassé and Marie-Hélène Tremblay, and producer Samuel Sauvageau. The documentary is directed by Didier Charrette.
The music documentary joins the critically acclaimed and award-winning line-up of music-themed content produced by Prime Video, including, I am: Celine Dion and winner of the TIFF 2024 People’s Choice Documentary Award The Tragically Hip: No dress rehearsal. The films join additional Canadian original productions including TIFF 2023 People’s Choice Documentary Award and Canadian Screen Award winner Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, Luxe Listings: Toronto, LOL: Qui rira le dernier?, Three Pines, Saving Sakic, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, The Kids in the Hall, The Lake, LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, and The unsolved murder of Beverly Lynn Smith.
Since 2015, Amazon MGM Studios, as well as MGM Television and MGM+ Studios have ordered more than 40 series and films shot in Canada, including The boys, Gene V, Reacherand The Handmaid’s Tale in Ontario; Fargo and Billy the Kid in Alberta; The Man in the High Castle and Upload in British Columbia; Tales from the loop in Manitoba; as well as parts of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and The Voyeurs in Quebec.
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About Sphere Media
Sphere Media fascinates viewers with its films and television programs, which reach diverse audiences through major broadcasters in Canada and around the world. With a catalog of hundreds of projects in all genres – scripted, documentary, reality, game show, magazine and variety show – it has garnered many successes and accolades, including numerous Canadian Screen Awards including Best Drama Series and Best Comedy, 15 Gémeaux Awards for Best Series , Iris and international awards. Sphere Media is behind several big hits, including Transplantation, The doorman, sort of and many more. With Sort Of, Sphere Media received many honors such as an Emmy Awards nomination, a Rose d’Or Awards nomination, a 2023 Peabody Award and the MIPCOM Cannes Diversity Award, to name a few. Sphere Media won the Innovative Producer Award at the Rockie Awards during the Banff World Media Festival. Sphere Media is a Canadian film and television industry leader with offices in Montréal, Toronto and London.
About Simple Plan
From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk’s modern resurgence, SIMPLE PLAN have been an indelible part of pop culture since they formed in Montreal in 1999. They’ve sold 10 million albums worldwide, won multiple Juno Awards, performed at 2010 Winter Olympics – and most recently launched the ubiquitous #ImJustAKid TikTok challenge, which has spawned more than 4 million videos, including clips from Hilary Duff, Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Garner, Courtney Cox, Usher and Venus and Serena Williams.
About Prime Video
Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination that offers customers a broad collection of premium programming in one application, accessible across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favorite movies, series, documentaries and live sports, including Prime Monday Night Hockey – also Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher and the Boys, and exclusive entertainment such as WNBA, ONE Championship; and programming from channels such as Sportsnet, TSN, Paramount+, Crave, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, STACKTV, a multi-channel service with 16 top-tier networks (Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Lifetime, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD), via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience and entertainment as part of Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or purchase titles via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and shows with exclusive X-ray access. Visit www.primevideo.com for more information.
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