#INTERVIEW: ANGOURIE RICE ON “MEAN GIRLS”
By Mr. Will Wong
This is the cinematic event we've been waiting for! Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. co-direct the musical adaptation of the iconic 2004 film, penned by Tina Fey. The musical numbers are dazzling, the burns are scalding and this new generation is even more clever than ever. At the center of it all is Cady Heron (Angourie Rice), trying to navigate life in America as a teenager, which turns out to be a lot wilder and animalistic than her time spent in Kenya, being ...
Read more
#SPOTTED: SEAN PRICE WILLIAMS IN TORONTO FOR “THE SWEET EAST”
Following its premiere this Spring in Cannes, Sean Price Williams' THE SWEET EAST screens exclusively now at TIFF Lightbox. Williams made a special appearance, speaking at Q&As for the Film this past weekend.
Our Review by Amanda Gilmore of THE SWEET EAST:
Cinematographer Sean Price Williams (Good Time) steps into the Directorâs chair and delivers the engrossing The Sweet East.
It follows Lillian (Talia Ryder) whoâs craving more excitement in her life. While on a ...
Read more
#SPOTTED: KENYA GRACE IN TORONTO AT DRAKE UNDERGROUND
British Singer-Songwriter Kenya Grace has had a huge 2023 with atmospheric breakout hit "Strangers" becoming a viral sensation worlwide thanks to TikTok.
https://youtu.be/S2TaAcwC_zI?si=6kRk3KMhiBgUlhI-
Grace made her first visit to Toronto, playing two sold-out shows at Drake Underground, abbreviated 45 minute sets leaving fans wanting more. Toronto was fortunate enough to be one of the few stops she did, ending her tour on a high note. She now is prepping the release of her EP via ...
Read more
#SPOTTED: TIMOTHĂE CHALAMET IN TORONTO FOR “WONKA”
Hot off his Golden Globe nomination, Timothee Chalamet gave Toronto a sweet surprise, arriving at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in support of his upcoming holiday release, WONKA! Taking on the iconic titular role of Willy Wonka, this new re-telling of the classic story by Roald Dahl, directed by Paul King (Paddington), is set to inspire a new generation. The Film is Wonka's origin story recounting his rise from a destitute boy to a world-famous ...
Read more
#SPOTTED: GEDDY LEE AT TIFF LIGHTBOX FOR SCREENING OF “GEDDY LEE ASKS: ARE BASS PLAYERS HUMAN TOO?”
It's not every day you get to see a Rock God up close and intimate! RUSH frontman Geddy Lee attended a special screening and Q&A for his new four-part Paramount+ Docu-Series GEDDY LEE ASKS: ARE BASS PLAYERS HUMAN TOO? along with Toronto Director Sam Dunn.Â
The Series sees Lee chatting candidly with some of Rock's most legendary Bassists of all time, including members of Hole and Nirvana. Series streams now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds6LCsgXKEE
A Recap of the night with ...
Read more
#INTERVIEW: 2023 CANADA’S WALK OF FAME GALA
The 25th edition of the Canada's Walk of Fame Gala took place last night at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, bigger than ever before. Nine new inductees were honoured spanning various disciplines including athletes, actors, Olympians, musicians, filmmakers, storytellers, humanitarians, astronauts, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, titans of science & innovation, and next generation of heroes.
Honourees this year include:
-The Honourable Rosalie Silberman ...
Read more
#SPOTTED: MARIAH CAREY IN TORONTO FOR “MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL” TOUR
Certified Lamb here! Have adored Mariah Carey for as long as I've remembered and after having such a blast at her show at Scotiabank Arena last year, I no doubt wanted part again this year upon hearing the show would be back!
Carey's 90-minute festive opus that is her MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL Tour solidifies what we've known already for years now, she's the official "Queen of Christmas" and we need this show every year.
While there are mostly overlaps in the setlist from last year's ...
Read more
#SPOTTED: RICHARD THOMAS IN TORONTO FOR “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD”
Toronto has the pleasure of hosting a run of Academy Award-winning Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Ed Mirvish Theatre. The history-making, Tony-winning play completes a limited run this week before returning back again courtesy of Mirvish Productions, in May 2024.
Starring in this adaptation of Harper Lee's iconic novel is Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated Actor Richard Thomas (Ozark, IT), taking on the role of Atticus Finch, who unlike in the Novel, is the protagonist ...
Read more
#SPOTTED: GREEN DAY IN HAMILTON FOR THE 2023 GREY CUP
American Rock legends Green Day graced us with their presence at the Grey Cup this past weekend in Hamilton with CFL stars vying for glory and the Montreal Alouettes edging-out the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-26. Playing a medley of their most iconic hits the halftime show, the five-time Grammy-winning trio of Billie Joe Armstong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, gave Canada something they'll never forget!
See the Halftime Show here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD8kmrB6B8c
They sounded ...
Read more
#SPOTTED: ALAN TUDYK IN TORONTO FOR “WISH” SPECIAL SCREENING
Alan Tudyk not only is a captivating presence on-screen, he also is a brilliant Voice Actor having voiced characters in Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Encanto and now, WISH which sees a release as part of Disney's 100th annivesary celebrations.
Tudyk made a surprise appearance at a special screening of WISH, walking the Blue Carpet with wide Charissa Barton. TV Personality Patricia Jaggernauth hosted. Tudyk plays Valentino, a goat who gets his wish of being able to speak. ...
Read more