The FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, and Toronto’s renowned bars and restaurants are gearing up to celebrate every thrilling goal and heart‑stopping save. From Aburi Restaurants Canada’s BOGO offers, special game showings at Taberna LX, and exciting competitions at Bar Allegro, here’s where fans can get in on the excitement this summer.
Bar Allegro
IG. @barallegro_to
📍597 College Street
Bar Allegro is stepping fully into the World Cup spirit with a lineup of FIFA screenings and exclusive cocktails, all tournament long. Kicking it all off on June 11 with the Mexico vs. South Africa match, Bar Allegro will be showing all Canada, France, and Mexico games this summer.
It’s walk‑in only and open seven days a week, making it an easy stop for fans looking to catch the action over elevated snacks and cocktails. In partnership with Patrón, Bar Allegro will be serving a specialty Paloma and Margarita. Every Mexico game comes with stakes off the field too, with each game bringing the opportunity for guests to win their very own official jersey.
Taberna LX
IG. @taberna_lx_to
📍1161 Dundas Street West
Looking for the perfect spot to cheer on Portugal this summer? Taberna LX, known as its very own love letter to Portugal, is the go‑to destination for every match. Bringing fans together through culinary, wine and, cocktails, they’ll be screening all three games of the group stage, starting with the first match on June 17 at 1 PM, followed by June 23 at 1 PM, and wrapping with the final group game on June 27 at 7:30 PM.
For the two afternoon matches, games will be shown indoors on the second floor, creating an intimate, lively viewing atmosphere. For the Saturday evening match, the action moves outdoors with the game projected onto the patio wall, making it the perfect summer night experience. Reservations are available HERE.
Aburi Restaurants Canada
IG. @aburitoratoronto 📍3401 Dufferin Street
IG. @aburisushi.toronto 📍50 Brant Street
IG. @minamitoronto 📍225 King Street West
IG. @mikutoronto 📍10 Bay Street
In honour of the FIFA World Cup, Aburi Restaurants Canada is rolling out a series of buy‑one‑get‑one‑free dishes just for the FIFA season on DoorDash. Whether fans are catching the game with friends at home or looking to add that extra bite to the game‑day spread, Aburi’s lineup has something for everyone. From Aburi TORA’s crispy‑fried oysters, offering the perfect hit of crunch and brine, to Minami’s iconic Salmon Oshi Sushi, this limited‑time offer brings some of Aburi’s most beloved flavours to elevate Toronto’s FIFA experience.
Aburi Restaurants Canada BOGO offers
Aburi Tora: Fried Oysters (4pcs)
Aburi Sushi Waterworks: Richmond Combo
Minami: Salmon Oshi Sushi
Miku: Salmon Sashimi (3pcs)
Tickets to see Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated animated adventure “Toy Story 5” in theatres go on sale today wherever tickets are sold. A final trailer – featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the gang as they reunite on a mission to confront Lilypad, a new smart tablet with her own ideas about the best way to help their kid Bonnie make new friends – is now available.
Joining the voice cast is genre-defying, multi-platinum global recording artist and 6x GRAMMY® Award winner Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – known professionally as Bad Bunny – who has a voice cameo in the upcoming film as the new character Pizza with Sunglasses. Effortlessly cool and mysterious, Pizza with Sunglasses is a member of a small but mighty community of forgotten toys that live in an abandoned backyard shed.
Emmy® and Tony® Award-winning actor Alan Cumming (“The Traitors,” “The Good Wife,” “Cabaret”) has also joined the voice ensemble in a cameo as Evil Bullseye – Bullseye’s playtime alter ego in the new film. While Woody’s trusty steed still lacks the power of speech in the world of “Toy Story,” Cumming provides Bullseye’s voice during a funny playtime sequence in the film.
The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same? “Toy Story 5” is directed by Academy Award® winner Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris, produced by Lindsey Collins, p.g.a., and written by Stanton and Harris from a story by Stanton. The film features an original score by Oscar® winner Randy Newman, who returns to score his fifth “Toy Story” feature. “Toy Story 5” is exclusively in theatres June 19, 2026.
TIFF invites audiences to explore time, memory, and bold new worlds through two upcoming marquee series at TIFF Lightbox: Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs (July 8–August 20) presented by Air France, and a fall anime series titled Drawn Universes: Visions in Animation guest-curated by acclaimed Japanese director Masaaki Yuasa. Presented ahead of this summer’s premiere of The Odyssey, the Nolan retrospective celebrates the Oscar-winning, self-taught filmmaker with screenings of his work, exclusively on 35mm and 70mm film. Nolan made his directorial debut with Following in the Discovery section at TIFF ’98, and he last returned for TIFF ’17 with a special screening of Dunkirk in celebration of IMAX’s 50th anniversary. To launch the TIFF series, The Ringer and Spotify’s The Big Picture will host a live recording of their podcast at TIFF Lightbox with Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, marking the first time an episode will be recorded in Canada.
“The marquee series at TIFF Lightbox was envisioned to present big artists and ideas that capture and shape popular imagination,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “Christopher Nolan is one of the most influential voices in contemporary cinema today where each new film is a cultural event, while anime continues to explode as an art force shaping global entertainment across mediums. These programmes offer audiences of all ages a compelling look at the scale, creativity, and innovation that define film today.”
“We’ve enjoyed many hours of lively conversation around Christopher Nolan’s films, so we’re thrilled to join TIFF for this summer’s series,” said Fennessey and Dobbins. “We can’t wait to bring our show to Canada for the first time to record a very special episode and screen one of our Nolan faves, Tenet, for Toronto movie lovers.”
Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs
July 8–Aug 20, Presented by Air France
Tenet (2020)
Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs anchors TIFF’s summer programming with multiple screenings of all 12 of Nolan’s directed features, including many presented in stunning 70mm in Cinema 1, the Lightbox’s largest and most technically advanced cinema. Alongside the films, TIFF’s marquee series features a lineup of special guests and events, beginning with The Big Picture’s live podcast recording on July 8, followed by a deep dive on Tenet (July 9) with co-hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins.
Additional programming includes a Silver Screenings presentation of The Right Stuff (July 24), a film Nolan cited as one of his favourites, preceded by an in‑cinema talk from a space exploration expert along with a free pop‑up planetarium activation in the Lightbox atrium, which will also be available ahead of each screening of Interstellar; these events are all presented in partnership with Space Place Canada and Astronomy in Action. A Quote Along screening of Barbie will take place directly before Oppenheimer (July 18) as a playful nod to the Summer of 2023’s “Barbenheimer.” Rounding out the lineup is the free and interactive Introduction to Film Formats event (July 12), which will explore the art and craft of analogue film, programmed in collaboration with IMAX. For more information, visit tiff.net/nolan.
Nolan Films & Events:
July 8, 7pm: The Big Picture: Live from TIFF Lightbox
July 9, 7pm: Tenet (2020) in 70mm, with Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
July 10, 6:30pm: Memento (2000) in 35mm
July 11, 4pm: Following (1998) in 35mm with guest Adam Nayman
July 12, 3pm: Oppenheimer (2023) in 70mm
July 14, 6pm: Tenet (2020) in 70mm
July 16, 6pm: The Prestige (2006) in 35mm with Scott Hammell, magician and stunt artist
July 17, 6pm:Following (1998) in 35mm
July 18, 4pm: Oppenheimer (2023) in 70mm
July 19, 3pm: Memento (2000) in 35mm
July 19, 7pm: Tenet (2020) in 70mm
July 22, 7pm: Oppenheimer (2023) in 70mm
July 25, 3pm: Inception (2010) in 35mm, with a pre-screening discussion with Nolan author and journalist Dan Jolin
July 26, 3pm: The Prestige (2006) in 35mm
July 28, 6:30pm: Insomnia (2002) in 35mm
July 31, 6pm: Batman Begins (2005) in 35mm
August 1, 6pm: The Dark Knight (2008) in 35mm, with recorded introduction by Academy Award-winning sound designer Richard King
August 2, 6pm: The Dark Knight Rises (2012) in 35mm, with recorded introduction by Dan Jolin
August 6, 6:30pm: Inception (2010) in 35mm
August 7, 6:30pm:Interstellar (2014) in 70mm
August 8, 3pm: Batman Begins (2005) in 35mm
August 9, 4pm: Interstellar (2014) in 70mm
August 12, 6pm: Dunkirk (2017) in 70mm, with recorded introduction by Dan Jolin
August 14: 6pm: Insomnia (2002) in 35mm
August 15, 3:30pm: The Dark Knight (2008) in 35mm, recorded introduction by Academy Award-winning sound designer Richard King
August 15, 8pm: The Dark Knight Rises (2012) in 35mm, with recorded introduction by Dan Jolin
August 16, 4pm: Dunkirk (2017) in 70mm, with recorded introduction by Dan Jolin
August 18, 7:30pm: Interstellar (2014) in 70mm
August 20, 5:30pm: Dunkirk (2017) in 70mm preceded by Nolan Trivia, presented by Air France
Tickets for Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs July programming will be available for TIFF Members on Thursday, June 11 at 12pm, and to the public on Friday, June 12. Tickets for August programming will be available for TIFF Members on Thursday, July 16 at 12pm, and to the public on Friday, July 17. To learn more, visit tiff.net/membership.
Drawn Universes: Visions in Animation
November & December (specific dates to be announced at a later time)
A black and while headshot photo of Masaaki Yuasa
Masaaki Yuasa
Masaaki Yuasa, one of Japan’s most celebrated and influential anime filmmakers, will guest-curate TIFF’s fall marquee series, Drawn Universes: Visions in Animation. Building on the success of TIFF’s 2023 Pop Japan! marquee and expanding on TIFF Cinematheque’s ongoing Animate programme, the series will present a sweeping survey of animation, spanning years of groundbreaking storytelling, artistry, and innovation.
“It is an honour to curate this series for TIFF,” said Masaaki Yuasa. “I am looking forward to finally meeting the Toronto audience that I have heard so much about. As I begin shaping the lineup, I am excited to look back at the works that sparked my own imagination from a young age, and to curate a series with a focus on the artists who have defined the genre and the incredible creators who continue to push the visual possibilities of anime today. I hope to bring a programme that truly surprises and delights everyone.”
Masaaki Yuasa is an acclaimed Japanese animator, creator and director known for his visually inventive and genre-defying work across film and television. After beginning his career on series including Crayon Shin-chan, he made his feature directorial debut with Mind Game (2004), which earned major international acclaim and multiple awards. He later directed celebrated works including The Tatami Galaxy, Ping Pong the Animation, Night Is Short, Walk On Girl, Lu Over the Wall, Devilman Crybaby, and Inu-Oh. In 2013, he co-founded the animation studio Science SARU, and in 2021 he received Japan’s Medal with Purple Ribbon for his contributions to the arts. In 2025, Yuasa launched his own animation studio, ame pippin.
TIFF’s July/August Programming will be announced tomorrow: Wednesday, May 27 at 12pm ET.
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About TIFF:
TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. A global leader in film and entertainment, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival® in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinemas, plus learning and entertainment facilities; the Donald Shebib TIFF Film Circuit, an innovative national distribution program; and TIFF: The Market launching in 2026. The organization generates an estimated annual economic impact of $240 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net.
TIFF is generously supported by Major Sponsors RBC and Visa
and Major Supporters the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Toronto.
Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs is presented by Air France.
SCARY MOVIE IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON JUNE 5, 2026!
Paramount Pictures Presents
In Association with Miramax
A Wayans Brothers Presentation
“SCARY MOVIE”
SYNOPSIS
Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer (“Ghostface”), the Core Four are back in the killer’s crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe. Marlon Wayans (“Shorty”), Shawn Wayans (“Ray”), Anna Faris (“Cindy”), and Regina Hall (“Brenda”) reunite in Scary Movie alongside returning favorites and fresh faces to slash through reboots, remakes, requels, prequels, sequels, spin-offs, elevated horror, origin stories, anything with the word legacy in it, and every “final chapter” that absolutely isn’t final. Nothing is sacred. No trope survives. Every line gets crossed. The Wayans are back to cancel the Cancel Culture.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
Jonathan Glickman, Thom Zadra, Alexandra Loewy, Marc Weinstock, Marsha L. Swinton, Neal H. Moritz
PRODUCED BY
Rick Alvarez, p.g.a., Craig Wayans, Marlon Wayans, p.g.a., Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans
BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY
Shawn Wayans & Marlon Wayans & Buddy Johnson & Phil Beauman and Jason Friedberg & Aaron Seltzer
WRITTEN BY
Marlon Wayans & Shawn Wayans & Keenen Ivory Wayans & Craig Wayans & Rick Alvarez
DIRECTED BY
Michael Tiddes
CAST
Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Kenan Thompson, Dave Sheridan, Lochlyn Munro, Kim Wayans, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, Damon Wayans Jr., Heidi Gardner, Olivia Rose Keegan, Cameron Scott Roberts, Savannah Lee Nassif, Sydney Park, Gregg Wayans, Benny Zielke, Ruby Snowber
CREDITS ARE NOT FINAL AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
“Psycho Killer,” the terrifying horror film from 20th Century Studios and New Regency, will stream May 29 on Hulu on Disney+.
From the producers of “Barbarian,” a producer of “Weapons,” and the screenwriter of “Se7en,” comes “Psycho Killer,” which stars Georgina Campbell and James Preston Rogers, and is directed by Gavin Polone. The film, which also stars Grace Dove, Logan Miller, and Malcolm McDowell, is written by Andrew Kevin Walker and produced by Roy Lee, Matt Berenson, Andrew Kevin Walker, and Arnon Milchan, with Martin Moszkowicz, Robert Kulzer, Yariv Milchan, Natalie Lehmann, and Kat Landsberg serving as executive producers.
Film Synopsis:
Following the brutal murder of her husband, a Kansas highway patrol officer (Georgina Campbell) sets out on a journey to track down the perpetrator. As the hunt progresses, she comes to realize the man responsible (James Preston Rogers) is a sadistic serial killer, and the depth of his mental depravity and his sinister agenda is more twisted than anyone could have imagined.
Robust parental controls ensure that Disney+ remains a suitable viewing experience for everyone in the family. Subscribers can set access limits on mature content and create PIN-protected profiles alongside the already existing Junior Mode profiles to give parents and guardians peace of mind.
ABOUT DISNEY+:
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment and gold-standard family programming. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Subscriptions also include access to the Disney+ Perks loyalty program including special discounts, everyday savings, and early access to exclusive experiences that only Disney can offer. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
Accent Aigu Entertainment, the production company behind the internationally acclaimed hit series Heated Rivalry, announced today a new leadership structure and several key appointments as it builds on its recent creative and commercial momentum and enters its next phase of growth. Founded by Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady, Accent Aigu Entertainment is marking a significant milestone in its continued evolution with these appointments.
As part of the company’s new leadership structure, Tierney and Brady, who previously served as Co-Presidents, will continue to guide Accent Aigu Entertainment’s strategic direction and creative vision while assuming the roles of Chief Creative Officer and Executive Producer, and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer, respectively.
“Accent Aigu has experienced incredible success over the past year, and we’re excited about where we are headed next,” said Tierney and Brady. “As we continue to grow, it’s important for us to bring in people who not only have deep experience in their fields, but who also understand the kind of company we want to be. Jayme, Craig, Lori, and Liane each bring thoughtful leadership, creative insight, and a shared commitment to storytelling as we continue building a strong foundation for long-term success.”
Appointed to the executive team as President, Jayme Alter Wilson will lead strategy and operations alongside Tierney and Brady. Alter Wilson brings extensive strategic, business, and legal expertise from her role as a Partner in the Media, Entertainment and Sports group at Dentons, where she worked with clients across film, television, music, advertising, and other creative industries. Having advised Accent Aigu Entertainment since its inception, this appointment formalizes Alter Wilson’s longstanding relationship with the company in a new capacity. She will officially assume the role in June 2026.
Craig Merritt has been named Chief Financial Officer, a newly created position in which he will oversee all production and corporate financial activities. Merrit brings decades of management and finance experience with a focus on the entertainment sector, having worked with both large public companies and owner-managed private operations.
Also joining the expanded leadership team is Lori Fischburg as Head of Production and Producer. Fischburg has a wealth of experience as a line producer on a number of high-profile productions, including Heated Rivalry, on which she also serves as a producer. In her new role, she will oversee Accent Aigu’s growing production slate.
Liane Cunje joins as Development Executive and Producer. Cunje has held a wide range of roles across the film and television industry, including managing TIFF’s festival programming and serving as its industry selection programmer. She has also produced a number of independent feature films. She will oversee development across Accent Aigu’s expanding slate while also serving as a producer on Heated Rivalry.
ABOUT ACCENT AIGU ENTERTAINMENT
Founded in 2023 by Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady, Accent Aigu Entertainment is a next-generation production company focused on developing and producing premium scripted content for global audiences. Jacob and Brendan bring a wealth of experience from the Canadian film and television landscape, along with a strong creative partnership and shared professional ethos that underpin the company’s vision. Accent Aigu’s current slate includes the international hit series Heated Rivalry, which premiered in November 2025, with a second season already in development. Accent Aigu Entertainment is repped by CAA.
jackass: best and last
only in theatres june 26 via paramount pictures canada
SYNOPSIS:
Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for one final fling at the big screen. Featuring all-new stunts and stupidity along with the greatest hits and biggest laughs from the past, jackass: best and last is a joyously raucous celebration of all the mischievous camaraderie that you’ve come to love and expect from these idiots over the past 25 years. So, grab your dumb little buddies, raise your glasses, and come experience the cinematic event that promises to be the last time you’ll ever laugh this hard in a theatre.
Paramount Pictures and MTV Entertainment Studios Present
In Association with Domain Entertainment
A Dickhouse Production
“jackass best and last”
Executive Producers
Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary, Greg Iguchi
Produced by
Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville, Shanna Zablow Newton
Directed by
Jeff Tremaine
Cast:
Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man (Jason Acuña), Dave England, Danger Ehren (Ehren McGhehey), Preston Lacy, Rachel Wolfson, Jasper, Dark Shark (Compston Wilson), Poopies (Sean McInerney), Zach Holmes
CREDITS ARE NOT FINAL AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
THIS FILM HAS NOT YET BEEN RATED
CBC today announced its 2026-27 programming slate featuring over 50 original series from Canadian storytellers. From hockey and hospitals to the Wild West and the world of international diplomacy and espionage, CBC’s new original Canadian greenlights include the following shows:
Returning entertainment and documentary series include Allegiance, The Assembly, Dragons’ Den, Family Feud Canada, The Great Canadian Baking Show, Must Love Dogs, The Nature of Things, North of North, The Passionate Eye, Saint-Pierre, Still Standing, This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Wild Cards, plus the final season of Son of a Critch and the landmark 20th seasons of hit series Heartland and Murdoch Mysteries.
CBC News’ trusted slate of news and investigative programming continues with About That with Andrew Chang, The Fifth Estate, Marketplace, The National, Power & Politics with David Cochrane, Hanomansing Tonight and Rosemary Barton Live.
SAINT-PIERRE, the CBC original police procedural drama, has been renewed for a third season, with filming in Newfoundland and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon beginning July. The 12 x 60’ series is produced by Hawco Productions for CBC and CBC Gem, with global film & TV studio FIFTH SEASON handling global distribution. Furthering its global footprint, the series is available on Sky in New Zealand, Disney+ across Eastern Europe and Belgium, ABC in Australia, FreeTV in Israel, BBC Studios in the Netherlands and Poland, on U&Alibi in the United Kingdom, and is set to launch on France Télévisions later this year.
Following a breakout first and second season, SAINT-PIERRE has earned six Canadian Screen Award Nominations (2026) for season one, including Best Drama Series and Best Lead Performer (Allan Hawco), and also secured a Top 5 nomination for the 2026 Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award.
French star Joséphine Jobert (Death in Paradise) and Canadian star Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle, Caught, Jack Ryan) lead the cast playing Arch and Fitz, Benz Antoine (Four Brothers, Get Rich or Die Tryin’), Erika Prevost (The Boys, Dare Me) and Jean-Michel Le Gal (Paris Paris, Accused) rounding out the stellar team.
Show synopsis:
Exiled to work in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon — the French Territory nestled in the North Atlantic Ocean — Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector Donald Fitzpatrick (Fitz) is partnered with Deputy Chief Geneviève Archambault (Arch), a Parisian transplant there for her own intriguing reason. Although the islands seem like a quaint tourist destination, the idyllic façade conceals the worst kind of criminal activity.
Through solving the thrilling crimes and sharing family secrets, their partnership evolves to friendship — Arch and Fitz know they’ll be there for each other… always.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support from CBC, our incredible partners at FIFTH SEASON, and the worldwide fans who have embraced the show from the very beginning,” say series creators Allan Hawco and Robina Lord-Stafford. “Returning to Newfoundland and Saint-Pierre et Miquelon for Season 3 is especially exciting, as these locations are such an important part of the show’s identity. We’re looking forward to building on the momentum of the first two seasons and bringing audiences even more of the mystery, unexpected twists, and character dynamics that make this world so special.”
Ava Knight, Director, Acquisitions at FIFTH SEASON, said: “Audiences around the world have embraced SAINT-PIERRE for its breathtaking setting, gripping mysteries and the irresistible dynamic between Arch and Fitz. Following the global success of the first two seasons, Season 3 raises the stakes in every sense with bold new investigations, evolving relationships and unexpected twists that expand the world of the series in compelling new ways. We’re thrilled to partner on a new season of SAINT-PIERRE that delivers even more intrigue, escapism and propulsive storytelling.”
SAINT-PIERRE is executive produced by Janine Squires, Erin Sullivan, Robina Lord-Stafford, John Vatcher and Allan Hawco. Lord-Stafford, and Hawco serve as Showrunners. The first two seasons of SAINT-PIERRE are available to stream on CBC Gem.
About Hawco Productions
Established by actor, writer, and producer Allan Hawco, Hawco Productions is a film and
television production company with offices in St. John’s, NL, and Toronto, ON. As a key
player in the Canadian entertainment landscape, the company is known for combining
high-stakes originality with a strategic, project-first approach to create scripted content
for international audiences and global distribution.
Hawco Productions is currently producing the hit police procedural SAINT-PIERRE for
CBC and CBC Gem. Debuting in 2025 as CBC’s #1 most-watched new series of the
year, the show has become a significant international success.
The company’s diverse portfolio also includes executive production on Canada’s
most-watched original comedy, SON OF A CRITCH (CBC/The CW/Paramount+). It also
produced the limited series CAUGHT (CBC). Allan Hawco’s foundational work as
creator, star, and executive producer of the iconic hit REPUBLIC OF DOYLE (CBC)
established the company’s reputation. The show ran for six seasons and was sold in
over 100 countries.
The principal executives at Hawco Productions are Allan Hawco (CEO/Executive
Producer), Janine Squires (COO/Executive Producer), Philip Riccio (Development
Executive), and Janelle Gilbert (Director of Communications). The company continues to
collaborate with elite talent and international partners, including longtime collaborators
Erin Sullivan (Sullivan Productions) and John Vatcher (Director Son of a Critch, Hudson
& Rex), to shape the landscape of Canadian television.
About FIFTH SEASON
FIFTH SEASON is an entertainment industry leader specializing in the development, production, financing, and distribution of premium films, television series, and documentaries. Known for its artist-first approach, the company has produced critically acclaimed films such as Book Club, The Lost Daughter, Nonnas, and Friendship, as well as award-winning series like Severance, His & Hers, Nine Perfect Strangers, Omnivore, and Tokyo Vice. FIFTH SEASON operates with a full-service worldwide distribution infrastructure and boasts a vast network of production hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition to its successful slate of original productions, FIFTH SEASON’s global distribution arm handles a robust third-party library of hundreds of titles, including hit series such as Killing Eve, Normal People, The Morning Show, and The Night Manager.The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, New York, and London, with offices worldwide. Shareholders include CJ ENM, Toho, and Endeavor.
About CBC/Radio-CanadaCBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
Here’s an exciting exhibit coming to Toronto! Taglialatella Galleries presents Jean-Michel Basquiat /
Editions, a major exhibition celebrating twenty-five years of limited-edition prints released by
the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat, opening May 28, 2026 at Taglialatella Galleries Toronto.
Free and open to the public, the exhibition offers Toronto audiences a rare opportunity to
experience one of the most influential artists of the modern era through a curated presentation
of iconic works spanning Basquiat’s career and legacy.
The exhibition brings together celebrated editioned works produced posthumously over the last
25 years by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat, including the newest release, King Alphonso,
1982/2025, unveiled in collaboration with Pace Prints and Flatiron Editions.
Based on Basquiat’s celebrated 1982 composition, King Alphonso is a limited-edition
screenprint of 60 that reflects the artist’s recurring exploration of power, identity, race, and
mythology through his unmistakable visual language. Each print is stamped, signed, and dated
on the verso by Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux, sisters of the artist and administrators
of the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
“Basquiat’s work continues to resonate across generations because it speaks to culture, identity,
power, and creativity in a way that still feels urgent today,” said Alan Ganev, Partner of
Taglialatella Galleries. “This exhibition is about making that legacy accessible. Toronto
audiences will have the opportunity to experience museum-calibre Basquiat works for free,
including one of the newest releases from the Estate.”
Born in New York City, Basquiat emerged from the downtown art scene of the late 1970s and
quickly became one of the defining voices of Neo-Expressionism. Combining graffiti, text,
drawing, and abstract painting, his work challenged social structures and addressed racism,
inequality, celebrity culture, and historical narratives through a visual language that remains
instantly recognizable today.
Taglialatella Galleries has long been a leader in the secondary market for Basquiat’s work,
particularly prints, through its blue-chip program and accessible curatorial approach. While
Basquiat’s original paintings now command prices in the tens of millions and are largely held in
museum and private collections, the gallery sees editioned works as an important entry point for
collectors and the broader public alike.
Highlighted Works
King Alphonso, 1982/2025
Making its Toronto debut, King Alphonso is the newest limited-edition release from the Estate of
Jean-Michel Basquiat, produced in collaboration with Pace Prints and Flatiron Editions. Limited
to just 60 editions worldwide, the work revisits Basquiat’s celebrated 1982 imagery through
themes of power, race, identity, and mythology, all anchored by the artist’s iconic crown motif.
The release generated immediate international attention following its unveiling in New York.
Flexible, 1984/2016
One of Basquiat’s most recognizable and celebrated figures, Flexible has become emblematic
of the artist’s late-period practice. The original 1984 painting achieved more than USD $45
million at auction at Phillips New York, while the editioned print has become one of the most
sought-after Basquiat screenprints on the secondary market.
Hollywood Africans in front of the Chinese Theater with Footprints of Movie Stars,
1983/2015
Stretching more than seven feet wide, this monumental work references Basquiat’s famed
Hollywood Africans painting, widely regarded as one of the artist’s most important examinations
of race, celebrity culture, and the experience of Black artists navigating mainstream media and
entertainment. Today, the original painting resides in the permanent collection of the Whitney
Museum of American Art.
Charles the First, 1982/2005
Among Basquiat’s most iconic works, Charles the First pays tribute to jazz legend Charlie
Parker while exploring genius, fame, exploitation, and Black cultural influence, recurring themes
throughout Basquiat’s practice. The original painting from Basquiat’s legendary 1982 period sold
for over USD $93 million at auction in 2022, reinforcing the artist’s position as one of the most
valuable contemporary artists in history.
Cabeza, 1982/2005
One of Basquiat’s most visually recognizable images, Cabeza captures the raw immediacy and
expressive intensity that helped define Neo-Expressionism in the early 1980s. Featuring
Basquiat’s signature skeletal head motif, the work has become emblematic of the artist’s
enduring visual language and influence across contemporary art, fashion, music, and design.
Phooey, 1982/2021
At more than seven feet wide, Phooey stands among the exhibition’s most ambitious and
visually commanding works. Rich with Basquiat’s layered symbolism, handwritten text, and
frenetic mark-making, the monumental print reflects the scale and energy of the artist’s most
celebrated paintings.
Exhibition Details
Jean-Michel Basquiat / Editions
Exhibition Dates: May 28 – June 11
Free Public Reception: May 28, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Taglialatella Galleries Toronto, 99 Yorkville Avenue
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