#FIRSTLOOK: CHARLOTTETOWN FILM FESTIVAL REBRANDS TO ANCHOR FEST
On the heels of a record-breaking 11th edition of the Charlottetown Film Festival (ChFF), ChFF Executive Director Jenna MacMillan announces the expansion of the festival and rebrand to Anchor Fest for the 2026 edition. With an aim to expand its content offerings, Anchor Fest will focus not only on film but also highlight a mosaic of programming in television, comedy, music, podcasts, and more. Taking inspiration from SXSW, Anchor Fest will be a celebration and bringing together emerging and ...
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#FOOD: LYLA DEBUTS NEW FALL 2025 MENU BY EXECUTIVE CHEF MICHAEL MEDEIROS
Lyla, the modern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in the heart of Toronto, is excited to debut its new fall menu crafted by Executive Chef Michael Medeiros. Launching this evening, the refreshed menu highlights seasonal ingredients, bold flavours, and refined simplicity, designed for sharing and perfect for autumn dining. Reservations are now available via OpenTable HERE.
The fall menu introduces a range of vibrant new dishes, from indulgent pastas like Rigatoni al Brasato di Manzo with ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “BRIDGERTON” SEASON FOUR DATE ANNOUNCEMENT
Do we rise to the occasion or do we bury oneself deeper amidst society’s secrets? We shall find out soon enough…
Bridgerton Season 4 shall arrive in two parts:
Part 1: January 29 & Part 2: February 26, 2026
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Part 1 Premiere Date (episodes 401-404): January 29, 2026
Part 2 Premiere Date (episodes 405-408): February 26, 2026
Logline: The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict ...
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#SPOTTED: SAMMO HUNG IN TORONTO FOR THE 2025 TORONTO CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL
Incredible honour meeting this legend! Acclaimed Actor and Martial Arts legend SAMMO HUNG receives his flowers, being honoured with a Maple Jade Award in Toronto last night.
He also presents his latest film Kung Fu Juniors tonight at the Toronto Chinese Film Festival. The Festival runs till October 24, 2025.
This man is an I C O N. The first ever Asian male lactor to lead a network series in MARTIAL LAW.
Such a class act. Despite being in a wheelchair, he looks a vision of health at ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “BLACK PHONE 2” RINGS UP BIG SCARES
BLACK PHONE 2 debuts with $24 million from 3,411 theatres across North America for Universal Pictures. It gets 75% on the Tomatometer. This bests its predecessor which debuted in 2022 with $23 million.
TRON: ARES lands in second with $11 million from 4,000 theatres. Over two weekends, it has made $54.4 million for Disney.
GOOD FORTUNE, Aziz Ansari's directorial debut opens in third with $5.7 million, it gets 77% on the Tomatometer for Universal Pictures.
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER lands ...
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#INTERVIEW: MICHAEL WEATHERLY & COTE DE PABLO ON “NCIS: TONY & ZIVA”
If you're a fan of NCIS, you need no introduction to TONY & ZIVA! After filming nine seasons together and some electric chemistry, this power couple now have their own spinoff. The season finale streams October 24, 2025 only on Paramount+!
Toronto was in for a treat as stars Michael Weatherly (Tony DiNozzo) and Cote de Pablo (Ziva David) made their presence felt with a two-day press tour, including a panel Q&A with CHFI's Gurdeep Ahluwalia, hosted at Hotel X. We were thrilled to ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “BUGONIA”
Focus Features, Universal Pictures Canada, and Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of BUGONIA.
Screenings take place as follows:
TORONTOWednesday, October 227:00 PMCineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP
VANCOUVERWednesday, October 297:00 PMCineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
MONTREALWednesday, October 297:00 PMCinéma Banque Scotia
Synopsis:
Directed by: Yorgos LanthimosScreenplay by: Will TracyCast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan ...
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#FOOD: ABURI TORA YORKDALE LAUCNH THREE NEW OSHI FEATURES
ABURI TORA at Yorkdale introduces three new Oshi features created by Head Chef Young Son, available from October 1 to December 31, 2025. These limited-time offerings combine bold flavours with refined craftsmanship, highlighting TORA’s signature Aburi technique, where each piece is flame-seared to enhance the natural essence of premium ingredients. Guests can now enjoy the Spicy Salmon Oshi ($4.75), Spicy Tuna Oshi ($4.75), and Maguro Oshi ($7.50), each crafted to showcase sushi at its ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: ELEVATION PICTURES INK S DEAL WITH JOHN CARPENTER FOR UPCOMING ANTHOLOGY “JOHN CARPENTER PRESENTS”
Elevation Pictures has inked a deal with iconic filmmaker John Carpenter, the filmmaker behind hits like Halloween and The Thing, on a new horror anthology titled “John Carpenter Presents”. Created by Michael Amo (Pure, The Listener) and Will Pascoe (Orphan Black, Absentia), the new series will channel Carpenter’s signature storytelling, iconic visual style, and legendary musical sensibility.
Based on an original story by Amo and Pascoe, season one is set in the remote wilderness of ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: BOOKING.COM RELEASE TRAVEL PREDICTIONS for 2026
Now in its tenth year, Booking.com’s Travel Predictions spotlight how people want to experience the world. Over the years, these insights have revealed shifts in travel, from Cool-cationers avoiding extreme heat to Conscious Travellers reshaping destination choices through social and environmental awareness.
Looking ahead to 2026, the research shows that vacations are becoming more individual, more experimental, and more plugged into any niche your heart desires. ...
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