#FIRSTLOOK: THE HAZELTON HOTEL RENAME SCREENING ROOM “NORMAL JEWISON CINEMA”

The Hazelton Hotel, the only Forbes Five Star independent boutique hotel in Canada located in the heart of Yorkville, today unveiled plans to rename their state-of-the-art screening room as the Norman Jewison Cinema in celebration of the iconic Canadian filmmaker. Since opening its doors in 2007, the hotel has been a hub for the film and entertainment industry. With recent renovations and new DCP projection capabilities, the hotel remains the premier destination for exceptional cinematic experiences and events.

Today, The Hazelton Hotel confirms their continued commitment to cinematic arts and is honoured to recognize director Norman Jewison, whose films (which include Moonstruck, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof and In The Heat of the Night) have collectively received 46 nominations and won 12 Academy Awards®. The Norman Jewison Cinema aims to celebrate his many contributions to the film industry, including founding the Canadian Film Centre in 1988.

“I am pleased to have this beautiful cinema at The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto named in my honour. There is nothing better than watching a film on the big screen! I’d like to thank everyone at The Hazelton Hotel for this generous tribute” said Norman Jewison of the recognition.

The Norman Jewison Cinema will be officially unveiled on Monday, September 11 during the Toronto International Film Festival when The Hazelton Hotel hosts an exclusive
private event. The hotel anticipates high-profile guests from the global film and entertainment industry and previous collaborators of Jewison’s to be in attendance.

“Norman is a national treasure that has always made Canada his home and yet had global success as one of the great directors of all time. He is beyond an inspiration and mentor
that has inspired some of the most iconic cinematic storytelling” says filmmaker Barry Avrich who facilitated the theatre naming.

The Norman Jewison Cinema will be officially unveiled on Monday, September 11 during the Toronto International Film Festival when The Hazelton Hotel hosts an exclusive
private event. The hotel anticipates high-profile guests from the global film and entertainment industry and previous collaborators of Jewison’s to be in attendance.

“Norman is a national treasure that has always made Canada his home and yet had global success as one of the great directors of all time. He is beyond an inspiration and mentor
that has inspired some of the most iconic cinematic storytelling” says filmmaker Barry Avrich who facilitated the theatre naming.