#TIFF23: VIGGO MORTENSEN AND BARRY JENKINS ARRIVING FOR 2023 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
We approach the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival with managed expectations and full-on expect things a little lower key this year. But how exciting is it to capture some of the first sightings already around town?
Seen in-town tonight already are Oscar-nominated Actor Viggo Mortensen who tries writing and directing a second time in his feature THE DEAD DON'T HURT, premiering Friday at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The Feminist Western also stars TIFF Tribute Gala honouree Vicky ...
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#SPOTTED: CHLOË BAILEY IN TORONTO FOR “IN PIECES” TOUR
Though it was supposed to take place this past spring at Rebel Nightclub, Chlöe Bailey finally was able to bring her IN PIECES Tour to The Phoenix in Toronto. Known as one-half of sister duo Chloe x Halle, Bailey is a force in her own right, but also a proud sister to Halle Bailey, who has shined on an international stage this year, starring in Disney's live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid".
Her debut solo disc "In Pieces" was released earlier this year to positive reviews on ...
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#SPOTTED: SOMMER RAY IN TORONTO AT REBEL
DJ, Influencer and Social Media personality Sommer Ray returned to Toronto to ring-in Labour Day weekend. Known for her health and fitness content, Colorado's Ray has amassed a staggering 25 million followers on Instagram alone, plus 5 million Snapchat followers and 12 million TikTok followers.
While scheduled to appear at Cabana Pool Bar Saturday, the afternoon got rained-out. The nightclub made right and provided guests free passss to see her spin at Rebel Nightclub in the ...
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#SPOTTED: BEN SCHWARTZ IN TORONTO FOR “BEN SCHWARTZ AND FRIENDS”
We adore Ben Schwartz! The Funnyman brought his Ben Schwartz and Friends to Toronto finally after the show was post-poned last September at Meridian Hall. The venue this time around was Massey Hall and he filled the house, bringing along Comedians Ben Tarver and Jessica McKenna.
Schwartz has a very impressive body of work, including two Sonic the Hedgehog films, The Other Guys, Everybody's Fine, The Afterparty, House of Lies and Parks and Recreation.
Upon arriving in Toronto, he got to ...
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#SPOTTED: BILLY PORTER IN TORONTO FOR “THE BOW”
Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner Billy Porter graced Toronto last night in celebration a new free LGBTQ+, ad-driven streaming platform, The Bow - coming soon.
The star of F/X's Pose, won much acclaim in the Broadway community starring on Kinky Boots and continues to thrive as a Red Carpet staple. Just this year, Porter was seen in amazing Super Bowl-set Comedy 80 FOR BRADY!
Billy Porter
Porter before the celebration at historic El Mocambo, says "The Bow streams queer content ...
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#SPOTTED: ÁNGEL MANUEL SOTO IN TORONTO FOR “BLUE BEETLE”
The blue carpet was rolled out at Toronto’s Scotiabank Theatre last night for a very special reason. While we are seeing the impact of the SAG-AFTRA Strike in terms of talent coming into the City, fortunately we still are able to have Filmmakers visit to promote their releases.
BLUE BEETLE marks the first time that this titular DC Superhero appears on-screen and he will do so in a big way later this month, when the Blockbuster hits theatres. The Film sees college graduate Jaime Reyes ...
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#SPOTTED: ICE CUBE IN TORONTO FOR TORONTO FESTIVAL OF BEER 2023
Brought to us by The Beer Store, Toronto's Festival of Beer is back this weekend and headlining is Hip-Hop icon ICE CUBE at CNE's Bandshell Park. The Festival celebrating Toronto's love of lager (and more!) reunites the City again against a backdrop of food and great live entertainment. In addition to Ice Cube, other acts like Big Boi (Outkast), Third Eye Blind, Ruby Waters and T-Pain will grace the stage at the outdoor affair.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer not only reached legendary ...
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#SPOTTED: TOM CRUISE & CHRISTOPHER MCQUARRIE IN TORONTO FOR “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE”
Toronto was in for a major treat as Megastar Tom Cruise returned to the traffic-ridden Toronto to promote MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE. Along with him was Director Christopher McQuarrie. Cruise just last week in an interview with eTalk was wondering exactly why our traffic here is so bad?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m1drlOZSDw
With absolutely no warning fans attending a special screening of the Blockbuster got the surprise of a lifetime. Cruise who not only ...
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#SPOTTED: LAYSLA DE OLIVEIRA IN TORONTO FOR “SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS”
Toronto's own Laysla De Oliveira got a huge welcome home tonight to present upcoming Paramount+ Series SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS. The Actress after having lived in the City for most of her life, now is based in the U.S.
This Action-Thriller Series from Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown) centers on Joe (Zoe Saldaña) as she attempts to thwart the next 9/11 with an aggressive Marine named Cruz (De Oliveira), reporting to Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Michael ...
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#SPOTTED: JULIA FOX IN TORONTO FOR “SOMETHING YOU SAID LAST NIGHT”
After its premiere at TIFF '22, Luis De Filippis’ debut feature SOMETHING YOU SAID LAST NIGHT has patiently waited in the wings for its moment. In late June, it was announced that Actress/Model Julia Fox would come aboard as Executive Producer of the Film which centers on 20-something aspiring trans Writer Ren (Carmen Madonia) and her younger sister Siena (Paige Evans), reluctantly joining their parents on a family vacation. The Drama already has swept awards on the Festival Circuit, ...
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