#FIRSTLOOK: CANADIAN FILM CENTRE & TD BANK GROUP PRESENT “BLACK EXCELLENCE SPEAKER SERIES”
The Canadian Film Centre (CFC), with support from presenting sponsor TD Bank Group (TD), is proud to present the next installment of the Black Excellence Speaker Series with celebrated writer/producer/director Jennifer Holness. Taking place on Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, this free public event, moderated by CFC Executive Director maxine bailey, will spotlight one of Canadaâs most dynamic creators whose work continues to shape the cultural and cinematic ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “M3GAN 2.0”
The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time sheâs not alone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfzOMMUAxSg&list=PLpi4s_jDJqtkPXLKDnqosujh4vYKqvhXg
The original creative team behind that phenomenonâled by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstoneâreboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.
Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and ...
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#FUNDRAISING: SECOND CITY ANNOUNCE PRIDE MONTH 2025 FUNDRAISER
Get ready to laugh your rainbow socks off with Fiercely Funny! Celebrate Pride Month at the legendary Second City and support Rainbow Railroad with this uproarious comedy variety show. Featuring sketch comedy, stand-up and drag served up by a fabulous lineup of 2SLGBTQIA+ comedians and performers, this show promises an evening of side-splitting entertainment that's equal parts fierce and funny!
With performances from: Ben Sosa Wright, Anders Yates, Monica Garrido Huerta, Ajahnis Charley, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW ALEX COOPER DOCUSERIES “CALL HER ALEX” TRAILER
Today, Hulu released the official trailer and key art for the upcoming Original docuseries âCall Her Alex,â premiering in Canada on Disney+ on June 10, 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA2Vbl6RhMI
What does it take to become the most influential female podcaster of a generation? Following Alex Cooper as she prepares for her first tour, this compelling two-part documentary series traces Cooper's evolutionâfrom a self-conscious kid growing up in Pennsylvania to the voice ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: CITYTV ANNOUNCE ORIGINAL AND RETURNING PROGRAMMING FOR 2025/2026
Rogers flagship television network Citytv announced its 2025/2026 programming slate today, anchored by new seasons of returning hits, buzzy new series and big live events that drove Citytvâs audience growth this season across full day and primetime**.
âWhether itâs original dramas, lifestyle programming or live sports, the focus of our long-term content investments is to give Canadian audiences the premium entertainment experiences they want, and how they want to watch it,â said ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: ROGERS SPORTS & MEDIA ANNOUNCE 2025/2026 SPECIALTY PROGRAMMING
Rogers Sports & Media announced its 2025/26 slate of new and returning programming for its specialty channels, showcasing the newest episodes and latest seasons from top shows like Below Deck Mediterranean and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo), 100 Day Dream Home (HGTV), Beat Bobby Flay and Tournament of Champions (Food Network), Expedition Files (Discovery), Itâs Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX), and more.
"Across linear, on-demand and streaming we have an expansive ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: BRENT BUTT ANNOUNCES COMEDY ALBUM “EASILY DISTRACTED”
Award-winning comedian, bestselling novelist, and International Emmy nominee Brent Butt will release his very first comedy album EASILY DISTRACTED on June 3, 2025. Produced by Counterfeit Sounds, the album covers a range of topics from haircuts to tourism, and from bigfoot to MMA. Featuring his signature blend of wry observations and effortless storytelling, EASILY DISTRACTED is a master-class in standup from this legendary comedian whose career stretches across five decades!
âIâve been ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: RICK MERCER ANNOUNCES “STAND-UP FOR CANADA COMEDY TOUR”
MRG Live and Bruce Hills Entertainment are proud to present Rick Mercerâs Stand-Up for Canada Comedy Tour â a night of laughter, connection, and unapologetically Canadian comedy. This fall, iconic comedian Rick Mercer leads a coast-to-coast tour spotlighting homegrown talent and delivering a night of laughter, and national pride. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10AM local time via rickmercer.com.
Kicking off September 11, 2025 in Saskatoon, SK and wrapping October 19 in ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: 2025 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS ANNOUNCE “MOTIVE CRIME & MYSTERY FESTIVAL”
Something wicked this way comes to Torontoâs literary scene. The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) today announced that MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival will return for its fourth spine-tingling year from June 27 to 29, 2025 at University of Toronto (U of T). In a new partnership with Victoria University at U of T, the festival will transform these gothic halls into an epicentre of literary suspense.
MOTIVE will bring together an unprecedented mix of voices this year ...
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#TRAVEL: UNION HOTEL PARTNERS WITH GILLER PRIZE ON #BOOKTALK
Union Hotel, an independent lifestyle hotel known for its vibrant, culturally rooted guest experience, is partnering with the Giller Prize to put a unique spin on book clubs with the launch of a new literary series: Union Hotel x Giller Prize Present: #BookTalk, debuting Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
This exclusive and intimate series, rooted in Union Hotelâs storytelling pillar, brings some of Canadaâs most acclaimed authors into conversation with notable Canadian interviewers, celebrating ...
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