The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) announced the appointment of three distinguished new members to its Board of Directors: Councilor Rachel Chernos Lin, who serves as the city councillor for Don Valley West, Magali Simard, Cinespace Studios’ Director of Industry & Community Relations, and Owen McCorquodale, Head of Communications for Prime Video in Canada. These esteemed individuals bring a wealth of experience to the Board to further drive the CFC’s mission and to enhance the cultural landscape of the Canadian film and media industries.

“We are pleased to welcome Magali, Owen, and Councillor Chernos Lin to the CFC Board,” said maxine bailey, Executive Director, Canadian Film Centre. “Their deep expertise, leadership and passion for fostering creativity and innovation will be instrumental as we continue to champion the next generation of Canadian storytellers.”

“Each board member plays a vital role in advancing the CFC’s vision and I’m thrilled to be collaborating with these remarkable leaders as we work together to evolve the future of global storytelling,” said Neishaw Ali, President of SPIN VFX and CFC Board Chair.

They will join recently appointed board member Academy Award®-winning director Guillermo del Toro.

Current Board of Directors are:
Neishaw Ali (Chair), Cheryl Hudson (Vice Chair), Harold Gronenthal (Treasurer), Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Ex Officio), Kate Alexander Daniels, Paul Bronfman, Tassie Cameron, Stéphane Cardin, Guillermo del Toro, Duane Green, Raja Khanna, Anne Loi, Owen McCorquodale, John Morayniss, Mark Sakamoto, Magali Simard, Hilary Smith, Clement Virgo, and David Zitzerman.

Councilor Rachel Chernos Lin Bio (right in photo above)

Rachel Chernos Lin (she/her) is the City Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. At City Hall, she is Chair of the City-School Boards Advisory Committee and sits on the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Toronto Hydro, and the Canadian Film Centre. Prior to her election as City Councillor, Rachel served as an elected Trustee for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) for six years, including two years as Chair. At the TDSB, she led the charge to restrict cell phone usage in classrooms, introduced the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan, and secured over $1.8 million of multi-level government funding for youth violence prevention initiatives. Rachel holds an Honours BA from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in History from Brown University. She is a published historian and active speaker on education and governance.

Magali Simard Bio (center in photo above)

Magali Simard (she/her) is the Director of Industry and Community Relations at Cinespace Studios Toronto, Ontario’s largest film and television production hub. She oversees industry relations, government affairs, brand deployment and has launched CineCares, Cinespace’s workforce training program. She is a Board Member of FilmOntario, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and the City of Toronto’s Film Advisory Board.

She is the former Film Sector Development Officer for the City of Toronto and was a lead curator at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for eleven years. She is a recurrent guest speaker and columnist in Canadian media and at industry events.

Owen McCorquodale Bio (left in photo above)

Owen McCorquodale (he/him) is the Head of Communications for Prime Video in Canada. In his role, he oversees the development and implementation of PR strategies and publicity campaigns for locally produced Amazon Originals, Global Original and Exclusive content, Live Sports, and Prime Video’s extensive film and TV portfolio in the Canadian market.

Prior to joining Amazon, Owen served as the Vice President of Television Publicity for Entertainment One. There, he managed studio communications and publicity for the television business, working on numerous series including ABC’s “The Rookie,” Netflix’s “Designated Survivor,” Fox’s “Deputy,” CTV’s “Cardinal,” and Global’s “Private Eyes.” He previously served as Communications Manager for PayTV and Women’s brands at Corus, leading public relations and publicity for such brands as HBO Canada, Movie Central, W Network, OWN: Canada, CosmoTV, and Sundance Channel. Additionally, Owen has served as an Instructor at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, teaching in the Strategic Public Relations Certificate Program.

For more information, visit cfccreates.com.

Ben Affleck stars in and produces THE ACCOUNTANT coming to theatres April 25, 2025 via Warner Bros. Pictures Canada. Today we get a new Trailer!

Details:

Directed by: Gavin O’Connor
Written by: Bill Dubuque

Produced by: Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor p.g.a., Mark Williams

Executive Produced by: Gavin O’Connor, Scott Lastaiti, Jamie Patricof, Matt Damon, Michael Joe, Kevin Halloran, Dani Bernfeld, Alison Winter

Starring: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson and J.K. Simmons

Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. In theatres June 13, 2025.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).

How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar® nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns). How To Train Your Dragon is part of the Filmed For IMAX® Program, which offers filmmakers IMAX® technology to help them deliver the most immersive movie experience to audiences around the world.

Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s New York Times bestselling book series, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award® nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. Now, through cutting-edge visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a breathtaking live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny.

Genre: Epic Action-Adventure

Cast: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, Murray McArthur

Written and directed by: Dean DeBlois

Producers: Marc Platt, Dean DeBlois, Adam Siegel

Today, 3x GRAMMY and 7x BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa announces a special triple vinyl edition of her GRAMMY Award-winning, certified platinum sophomore album Future Nostalgia in celebration of its upcoming 5th anniversary. Pressed on one yellow splatter vinyl and two traditional black vinyl discs, the 3-LP set will include the album’s original 11 tracks, along with the deluxe Moonlight Edition, and the remix album Club Future Nostalgia. The anniversary edition is available to pre-order here and will be released globally on March 28, 2025.

With the release of Future Nostalgia in 2020, Dua Lipa cemented herself as both a critical success and top radio performer. Future Nostalgia landed on the year-end “Best Of” lists of everyone from Rolling Stone and Billboard to Pitchfork and NPR and was the longest running top 10 album by a female artist on the Billboard 200 in 2021. The album went multi-platinum in over 30 countries and spawned multiple worldwide hit singles including the No. 1 tracks “Break My Heart,” US 4x platinum lead single “Don’t Start Now,” and Billboard’s No. 1 Hot 100 Song of 2021, “Levitating,” which earned certified diamond status and is the longest charting Billboard Hot 100 hit ever among women. Future Nostalgia now has over 22 billion streams across all platforms worldwide, making it the 7th most streamed album ever globally, and was recently named one of the greatest albums of the 21st century by Rolling Stone.

This March, Dua will resume her Radical Optimism World Tour kicking off in Australia and New Zealand, before playing across Europe and the UK throughout May and June, and will make her way to North America this September. While in the UK, nearly a year after she headlined Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, Dua will mark another career milestone as she plays back-to-back nights at Wembley Stadium, both of which sold out immediately. Please see below for the full list of upcoming tour dates. For more information on tickets, please visit www.dualipa.com/tour.

The tour is in support of Dua’s latest album, Radical Optimism, which went No. 1 in 12 countries, including the UK where it became the biggest album debut from a UK female artist in 2024 and garnered the highest week one sales from a UK female artist since 2021. In the US, the album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking Dua’s biggest sales week yet. The New York Times named it a Critic’s Pick and hailed it as “an album of nonstop ear candy,” along with Variety, who declared it “a joyous blast of pop savvy,” The New Yorker, who praised, “the instrumentation is a gleaming and impenetrable expanse, and the main attraction is Lipa,” and Vogue, who raved it is “a summary, self-assured slice of pop brilliance…[and] catchy as hell.”

With four Brit Award nominations this year, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year for “Training Season,” Artist of the Year, and Pop Act, which she won in 2024, Dua has now become the most nominated BRITS female artist in history with a career total of 23 nominations.

DUA LIPA – RADICAL OPTIMISM TOUR 2025 DATES
March 17, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

March 19, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

March 20, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

March 22, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

March 23, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

March 26, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena

March 28, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena

March 29, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
April 2, 2025 – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena

April 4, 2025 – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena
May 11, 2025 – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center
May 12, 2025 – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center
May 15, 2025 – Lyon, France – LDLC Arena
May 16, 2025 – Lyon, France – LDLC Arena
May 19, 2025 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
May 20, 2025 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
May 23, 2025 – Paris, France – La Défense Arena

May 24, 2025 – Paris, France – La Défense Arena
May 27, 2025 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena
May 28, 2025 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena
May 31, 2025 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
June 1, 2025 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
June 3, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
June 4, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
June 7, 2025 – Milan, Italy – Ippodromo SNAI La Maura
June 11, 2025 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis

June 12, 2025 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
June 13, 2025 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis

June 20, 2025 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
June 21, 2025 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
June 24, 2025 – Liverpool, UK – Anfield Stadium

June 25, 2025 – Liverpool, UK – Anfield Stadium
June 27, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium

September 1, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
September 2, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
September 5, 2025 – Chicago, IL – United Center
September 6, 2025 – Chicago, IL – United Center
September 9, 2025 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
September 10, 2025 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
September 13, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
September 14, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
September 17, 2025 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
September 18, 2025 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

September 20, 2025 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

September 21, 2025 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
September 26, 2025 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
September 27, 2025 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
September 30, 2025 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
October 1, 2025 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
October 4, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
October 5, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

October 7, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

October 8, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
October 11, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
October 12, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
October 15, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
October 16, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Today, Prime Video released a new Trailer for The Wheel of Time’s upcoming third season, which will debut globally on March 13, 2025.

Some new images from the season:

In The Wheel of Time, a humble farm boy, Rand al’Thor, learns he is The Dragon Reborn—a dangerous figure from history destined to save the world … or break it. The Wheel of Time turns, and the Last Battle approaches.

After defeating Ishamael, one of the most powerful of the Forsaken, at the end of Season Two, Rand reunites with his friends in the city of Falme and is declared the Dragon Reborn. But in Season Three, the threats against the Light are multiplying: the White Tower stands divided, the Black Ajah run free, old enemies return to the Two Rivers, and the remaining Forsaken are in hot pursuit of the Dragon… including Lanfear, whose relationship with Rand will mark a crucial choice between Light and Dark for them both. As the ties to his past begin to unravel, and his corrupted power grows stronger, Rand becomes increasingly unrecognizable to his closest allies, Moiraine and Egwene. These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark…no matter the cost.

The Wheel of Time series on Prime Video has solidified its place as a monumental success for the platform. Based on Robert Jordan’s beloved and epic fantasy book series, the show weaves a tale of magic, destiny, and adventure that has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. In 2021, Season One launched as the biggest original series debut in Prime Video history at the time, excelling in both reach and subscriber acquisition. It continues to remain among the top three series debuts of all time on Prime Video behind The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Fallout. Overall, the show has generated more than 100 million viewers worldwide to-date. Additionally, both Seasons One and Two are Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, further cementing the show’s critical acclaim. The Wheel of Time serves as a cornerstone of Amazon MGM Studios’ suite of successful, high-quality tentpole fantasy series, and together, these series underscore the studio’s leadership in delivering premium storytelling to a global audience.

The Wheel of Time stars Rosamund Pike (Saltburn, Gone Girl) as Moiraine Damodred, Daniel Henney (Criminal Minds) as al’Lan Mandragoran, Josha Stradowski (Gran Turismo) as Rand al’Thor, Zoë Robins (Power Rangers Ninja Steel) as Nynaeve al’Meara, Madeleine Madden (Dora and the Lost City of Gold) as Egwene al’Vere, Marcus Rutherford (Obey) as Perrin Aybara, Dónal Finn (Rogue Heroes) as Mat Cauthon, Ceara Coveney (Young Wallander) as Elayne Trakand, Kate Fleetwood (Harlots) as Leandrin Guirale, Natasha O’Keeffe (Peaky Blinders) as Lanfear, Ayoola Smart (Killing Eve) as Aviendha, Kae Alexander (Game of Thrones) as Min Farshaw, Sophie Okenedo (Hotel Rwanda,Slow Horses) as Siuan Sanche, and Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Saddam, The Penguin) as Elaida do Avriny a’Roihan.

The Wheel of Time was adapted for television by executive producer and showrunner Rafe Judkins (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Hemlock Grove). Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon of iwot productions (Winter Dragon), Ted Field of Radar Pictures (Jumanji: The Next Level, Winter Dragon), Mike Weber (Jumanji: The Next Level, Beirut), Marigo Kehoe (Outlander, The Crown), Ciaran Donnelly (Kin), Justine Juel Gillmer (The Survivor, Halo), Dave Hill (Game of Thrones) and Rosamund Pike (Saltburn, Gone Girl) also serve as executive producers. The Wheel of Time is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.

All episodes of the first two seasons of The Wheel of Time are now available on Prime Video.

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are delighted to give Readers a chance to attend an Advance Screening of Bong Joon-ho‘s MICKEY 17 starring Robert Pattinson!

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SYNOPSIS

From the Academy Award-winning writer/director of “Parasite,” Bong Joon Ho, comes his next groundbreaking cinematic experience, “Mickey 17.” The unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.

Written and directed by Bong Joon Ho, “Mickey 17” stars Robert Pattinson (“The Batman,” “Tenet”), Naomi Ackie (“Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”), Steven Yeun (“Nope”), with Academy Award nominees Toni Collette (“Hereditary”), and Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”). 

The film is produced by Dede Gardner (Oscar winner for “Moonlight,” “12 Years a Slave”), Jeremy Kleiner (Oscar winner for “Moonlight,” “12 Years a Slave”), Bong Joon Ho and Dooho Choi (“Okja,” “Snowpiercer”). It is based on the novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton. The executive producers are Brad Pitt, Jesse Ehrman, Peter Dodd and Marianne Jenkins. The director of photography is Darius Khondji (Oscar nomination for “Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths,” “Okja”). The production designer is Fiona Crombie (Oscar nomination for “The Favourite,” “Cruella”). It is edited by Yang Jinmo (Oscar nomination for “Parasite,” “Okja”). The visual effects supervisor is Dan Glass (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”). The costume designer is Catherine George (“Okja,” Snowpiercer”). 

Warner Bros. Pictures presents An Offscreen Production / A Kate Street Picture Company Production, A Film By Bong Joon Ho: “Mickey 17.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in theatres only nationwide on March 7, 2025. 

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Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release MICKEY 17 in theatres March 7, 2025.

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FULL SWING is an immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers — both returning favorites and new faces — on and off the course across a relentless season of competition on the PGA TOUR. Full Swing continues to give fans a chance to get to know the players through their wins, their losses, their families and their friends, all throughout a season in professional golf. Streams February 25, 2025.

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FULL LOGLINE: The cameras are back for a third season, as this immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers – both returning favorites and new faces – on and off the course across a relentless season of competition on the PGA TOUR, including all four of golf’s Major championships, The Masters, The PGA Championship, The U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and for the first time in Full Swing, the Presidents Cup.

Season three brings even more drama, with a lens on Scottie Scheffler’s history-making run, Rory McIlroy’s emotional rollercoaster in and out of competition, Bryson DeChambeau’s evolution from anti-hero to fan favorite and Keegan Bradley’s quest to write his own redemption arc from last year’s dramatic letdown.

Also, Min Woo Lee and sister Minjee make their bid to be the first brother/sister golf tandem in Olympic history, Wyndham Clark partners with Mark Wahlberg to take their brand to the next level, Sahith Theegala makes a choice that costs him millions, Gary Woodland fights to return to the sport after battling a brain tumor and Presidents Cup Assistant Captain Camilo Villegas rallies an International team in the wake of his own family tragedy.

Full Swing continues to give fans a chance to get to know the players through their wins, their losses, their families & their friends, all throughout a season in professional golf.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Chad Mumm, Mark W. Olsen (Pro Shop Studios), Paul Martin, James Gay-Rees, Warren Smith (Box to Box Films) and Vox Media Studios

Harbour Sixty, the iconic steakhouse that has hosted thousands of discerning diners, celebrities, professional athletes, and political leaders over the last 25 years is ready to open its doors again on March 1, 2025 after an extensive renovation. The highly anticipated multimillion transformation will continue to offer its acclaimed steakhouse experience across two floors while introducing two new exciting venues. Reservations for Harbour Sixty can now be made HERE.

A Legacy Reborn

For over 25 years, Harbour Sixty has served as a beacon of culinary excellence in Toronto. This reimagining honours its storied past while introducing elements catering to today’s discerning patrons.
Leading the reimagined relaunch of Harbour Sixty are the renowned Toronto-based creative teams, Sovereign State and Biography, united as HEAVY.
This bold redesign honours the legacy of Harbour Sixty while rebranding it for a new era. With decades of expertise, HEAVY will elevate the iconic steakhouse into a contemporary destination, blending classic sophistication with modern flair. The result is a refreshed brand that celebrates Harbour Sixty as the timeless culinary icon it is—redefined for today’s discerning guest.

Distinctive Spaces and Culinary Offerings

Harbour Sixty
Ground and second-floor restaurants
Seating capacity: 150+ per floor

The flagship restaurant on the first and second floors of the building offers classic opulence ideal for business and leisure dining. Harbour Sixty stands as the epitome of premier steakhouses, renowned for its unparalleled quality and sophistication in dining. With a storied legacy and an unwavering commitment to excellence, it caters to discerning guests who seek refined cuisine and impeccable service.

Chef Solomon Mason and his team have meticulously curated the finest meat program in Toronto focusing on local and international premium beef selections. With USDA prime from Creekstone and Omaha, Canadian Prime from Van Osch and High River farms, along with Australian wagyu from Oakleigh Ranch. One of the few restaurants in Toronto with Kobe-certification with help from Famu to achieve designation from the Kobe beef marketing and distribution certification organization.

One mouthwatering example of the steakhouse’s high-quality beef program is the menu’s signature Harbour 60 Chop, an 18-ounce Creekstone USDA Prime bone-in tenderloin that’s difficult to source and available in limited quantities from the rancher. An equally unique seafood program includes a dry-aging room for fish—an emerging culinary technique that’s gained traction in some of the best restaurants in the world. Additional comforting yet luxurious offerings include fresh oysters, crunchy buttermilk-fried cauliflower and decadent mac and cheese made with canestri pasta and subtly nutty Gruyère cheese with the option to add freshly shaved truffle. Elegant desserts, like chef Zagros’ lush and airy coconut cream pie join the Harbour Sixty classic chocolate baked Alaska.

Harbour Sixty’s menu proudly features other carefully sourced ingredients from esteemed Canadian suppliers, including Tamarack Farms and Broad Fork Farm. “Our goal is to showcase the best of Canadian agriculture while staying true to the timeless steakhouse experience,” says Executive Chef Solomon Mason.

Harbour Sixty private dining: The Commissioner’s Room
Seating capacity: 24
For those seeking an exclusive and prestigious event setting, Harbour Sixty offers The Commissioner’s Room, located on the second floor. This historic private dining room boasts an intricately carved wood ceiling and a refined atmosphere that blends timeless grandeur with modern elegance. With a maximum capacity of 24 guests, the room is equipped with an LCD TV offering cloud-based support, direct wired connectivity, and K-ray technology. Additionally, guests can enjoy a Bluetooth connection to curate their own playlist and enjoy their musical selections. Whether hosting intimate meetings or grand celebrations, The Commissioner’s Room provides a distinguished venue where every occasion is marked by sophistication and luxury.

Harbour Sixty private dining: The Vintages Room
Seating capacity: 22-40
Harbour Sixty also presents The Vintages Room, a sanctuary of exclusivity on the ground floor. Adorned with rich textures and bespoke décor, this private dining enclave offers an atmosphere of intimate luxury, where guests can indulge in exceptional culinary creations surrounded by a stunning rose gold-clad collection of fine wines. The Vintages Room is equipped with an LCD TV featuring cloud-based support, direct wired connectivity, and K-ray technology, along with Bluetooth connectivity for the music system, allowing guests to curate and enjoy their own musical selections. A private bar adds to the exclusive ambiance, ensuring an unforgettable event.

Estelle
Third-floor event space
Seating capacity: 100

Estelle, located on the third floor, is a sumptuously appointed elegant space designed to host signature and private events. This refined venue combines the best food and drink offerings from both Harbour Sixty and Arianna, ensuring guests experience a premium selection in a beautifully designed setting. Estelle’s event menus are thoughtfully curated to deliver an elevated, bespoke experience featuring refined dishes and impeccable service. “Every event here is a custom-tailored masterpiece,” remarks Executive Chef Solomon Mason. Estelle caters to every type of event, from lavish weddings to conventional corporate events. A versatile room, Estelle is outfitted with discrete, ultra-modern AV capabilities and a dedicated team of event professionals with high standards for both attention to detail and client communications.

Estelle private dining: The Cellar
The Cellar, located on the third floor, is a private tasting room that combines exclusivity with a focus on exceptional wines. Surrounded by a carefully curated collection of fine vintages, the room offers an intimate space for gatherings. With its low-lit atmosphere and sophisticated design, The Cellar provides a unique setting for guests to enjoy expertly paired culinary offerings alongside some of the world’s best wines. It is an ideal venue for both wine connoisseurs and those new to the world of fine wine.

Estelle private dining: Louis XIII Room
Seating capacity: 18
The Louis XIII Room offers a distinguished private dining experience, drawing inspiration from the architectural brilliance of the Louis XIII era. This space seamlessly blends historical elegance with refined luxury, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and regal. With a maximum capacity of 18 guests, The Louis XIII Room is designed for small gatherings, providing an exceptional setting for unforgettable dining experiences. It features an LCD TV equipped with cloud-based support, direct wired connectivity, and K-ray technology, as well as Bluetooth connectivity for the music system, allowing guests to curate their own playlist. A private bar further enhances the exclusive ambiance, making it the perfect choice for those seeking a unique and elevated dining experience.

Arianna
Fourth-floor restaurant
Seating capacity: 136

Positioned as the crown jewel of Harbour Sixty, Arianna presents a vibrant space with sweeping views of the Toronto skyline. Its immersive dining experience blends heritage with originality. Arianna’s elevated concept delivers a smart, modern take on Italian cuisine with bold flavours and artful presentation. Signature dishes include Sicilian Crudo, made of delicate bluefin tuna, Hawaiian Kanpachi, and salmon, as well as a fried Italian dough stuffed with ricotta drizzled with burnt honey and the Arianna Pepperoni Bolognese Pinwheel Lasagna, which pairs an unctuous twist on a classic flavour profile with a sense of whimsy. “We’ve created a room and a menu that toes the line between tradition and avant-garde flair,” says Arianna’s Chef de Cuisine, Scott MacKenzie. “Diners will find exciting, funky food and drink living in balance with Arianna’s energetic ambiance.”

Arianna private dining rooms: East and West
Seating capacity: 12 guests
Located on the exclusive fourth floor, the East and West Private Dining Rooms offer an exceptional setting for intimate events. These non-adjacent rooms ensure complete privacy, each featuring a unique blend of modern style and sophisticated elegance. With a maximum capacity of 12 guests per room, each space is thoughtfully designed to accommodate small gatherings. Both rooms are equipped with LCD TVs featuring cloud-based support, direct wired connectivity, and K-ray technology, along with Bluetooth connectivity for the music system, allowing guests to curate their own music selections.
Culinary Leadership and Vision

Harbour Sixty’s food and beverage programs are a vision helmed by an esteemed team of professionals dedicated to delivering an unparalleled dining experience.

Executive Chef Solomon Mason oversees the food and drink for the entire operation, bringing experience from renowned establishments such as Alinea and The French Laundry and spending seven years with the Alo Food Group. “This transformation allows our team to push culinary boundaries while preserving the essence of the steakhouse tradition,” says Mason.

Executive Pastry Chef Zagros Ting Cheung Leung brings artistry and technical expertise to the team with a career spanning Toronto’s top dining establishments. “Our desserts adhere to classic technique but use a contemporary approach to flavour and texture,” Zagros Leung notes.

Arianna’s Chef de Cuisine, Scott MacKenzie, infuses the third-floor restaurant’s menu with a fresh and playful approach to Italian cuisine, drawing from his background in several Canadian culinary institutions. “Every dish at Arianna tells a story,” says MacKenzie. “This allows us to honour tradition while embracing creativity and seasonality.”

Harbour Sixty’s Executive General Manager, Eva Toros, charged to lead a dynamic inspiring group of managers striving every day to reach heights that no restaurant has ever seen. Having been general manager of both Blue Blood and Black and Blue steakhouses, Eva brings extensive steakhouse experience to the Harbour Sixty.

Beverage Programs
Cocktail Program
The cocktail menu offers modern takes on timeless classics, blending premium spirits with thoughtfully crafted ingredients. The Heir Apparent features Michter’s Sour Mash Whiskey, Bénédictine, house-made drunken pear syrup. The Golden Goose lets Tanqueray No. Ten shines alongside Carpano Bianco, chamomile, and tart gooseberries. The savory Dirty Dill stands out with dill-and-scallion-infused Grey Goose vodka, green dill oil, and onion-infused vermouth. These are available to guests of both Harbour Sixty and Arianna, these signature drinks showcase inventive flavors and refined indulgence.

Beverage Director: Steve MacNeil
Mixologists: Tiffany Desbiens & Orion Berge

Wine Program
Like the cocktail menu, the wine program and cellars span the building’s eateries. With a wine director and a master sommelier on staff, it’s no wonder the Harbour Sixty and Arianna wine selections reach beyond a traditional list to include an extensive selection of timeless wines alongside a diverse range from emerging regions and cult producers. Like many other aspects of the Harbour Sixty experience, the wine program offers bottles ideal for any occasion, from casual nights out to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.

Wine Director Christian P. Hamel, a seasoned expert and advanced sommelier with the WCAT, along with being named Best Sommelier in Ontario by the Certified Association of Professional Sommeliers, curates a very special wine list that complements Harbour Sixty’s diverse menus. With a WSET 4 diploma and his eye on achieving a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning list, Christian has assembled a thoughtful, international collection of wines. “We have carefully sourced wines that will appeal to each guest’s palate,” says Hamel. “They enhance every dish and ensure a memorable dining experience.”

Master Sommelier Alexander Powell, Canada’s sixth Master Sommelier-Court of Master Sommeliers- possesses a deep knowledge of wine and is a renowned blind taster. “Our wine selection offers a journey through the world’s most celebrated vineyards,” Powell remarks. “We’re bringing something truly special to our guests.”

A New Era for a Historic Landmark

The most recent transformation of the Toronto Harbour Commission Building represents a harmonious blend of historical preservation and modern luxury. Harbour Sixty and its team of world-class culinary professionals have turned their perennial passion for convivial commemoration into a testament to the enduring spirit of Toronto and its love of excellent food and drink experiences. They invite you to join them at Harbour Sixty to partake in exceptional culinary offerings in its immersive spaces rich with heritage, celebration and enthusiasm for the future.

Reservations are now available via OpenTable beginning March 9, 2025, for Harbour Sixty and Arianna.
Harbour Sixty welcomes guests Monday through Friday, from 11:30 am to 2:00 am.
On Saturdays and Sundays, Harbour Sixty is open from 5:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Arianna is open from 5:00 pm to 2:00 am.

About Harbour Sixty

Located at 60 Harbour Street, Toronto, Harbour Sixty is a premier dining and event destination offering a variety of unique spaces, each designed to provide an exceptional experience. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.harbour60.com.

(Photo credit: Ferris Rafauli)

So awesome celebrating NORTH OF NORTH at its official Premiere tonight. The Canadian Comedy Series filmed in Nunavut arrived earlier this year, new episodes airing Tuesdays on APTN, CBC and streaming on CBC GEM. Soon it will be arriving on Netflix!

Centering on Siaja (Anna Lambe), a newly-single woman who has a very public breakup. She heads off to an Arctic town to start a new life where it seems everybody knows her business! Also starring in the Series are Mary Lynn Rajskub (The Office), Jay Ryan (Beauty & The Beast), Maika Harper, Braeden Clarke and more. The Series was created by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok-MacDonald.

You can stream episode one on YouTube free!

Some highlights from tonight’s Premiere at TIFF Lightbox, followed by a Q&A:

(Photo/video credit: CBC/Mr. Will Wong)

FOCUS FEATURES RETEAMS WITH WES ANDERSON AND INDIAN PAINTBRUSH FOR THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME COMING TO THEATRES MAY 30, 2025.

Focus Features has landed the worldwide distribution rights to THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, the next film from Wes Anderson. In addition to directing, Anderson wrote the script with the story co-written by Roman Coppola. The deal marks the third major collaboration between Focus, Anderson, and Indian Paintbrush, who also partnered on Anderson’s most recent feature, ASTEROID CITY, and the 2012 hit MOONRISE KINGDOM, which were both written by Anderson and Coppola.

Focus will distribute the film domestically with a limited release on May 30, 2025 and wide expansion on June 6th. Universal Pictures International is handling international distribution.

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME. The story of a family and a family business. Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Sister Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn Lund, their tutor. With: Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, and Benedict Cumberbatch.

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME was produced by Anderson for his American Empirical Pictures banner alongside longtime collaborators Steven Rales of Indian Paintbrush, Jeremy Dawson, and John Peet. The movie was filmed in Germany in association with Studio Babelsberg.