#FIRSTLOOK: CANADIAN FILM FEST LAUNCH YOU-CAN PITCH COMPETITION
The Canadian Film Fest (CFF) is thrilled to announce the launch of the You-CAN Pitch Competition, a dynamic new program designed to provide emerging Black Canadian filmmakers with the opportunity to pitch their projects to a panel of industry experts and receive valuable feedback. The competition is open to both individuals and teams, with up to five finalists invited to take part in an exclusive in-person pitch session.
The You-CAN Pitch Competition will offer finalists a chance to present ...
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#FOOD: TORONTO’S LA BARTOLA TO CLOSE AFTER MARCH 15, 2025
Executive Chef and Owner, Ivan Castro, announced today that he will be closing his restaurant, La Bartola, after a half-decade in business at 588 College Street, in Toronto. Saturday, March 15, 2025 will be the official final day of service at the much-loved downtown dining spot, known for its authentic Mexican flavours and a creative plant-based menu.
“The first service we hosted in the space, before we officially opened the restaurant, was a ‘Secret Dinner’ on February 14, 2020,” ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW FEATURETTE FROM “NOVOCAINE”
Today we get a new NO PAIN, ALL GAIN Featurette from NOVOCAINE, starring Jack Quaid who you might've seen on last night's Screen Actors Guild Awards! Tickets on sale now and in theatres March 14, 2025 via Paramount Pictures Canada.
https://youtu.be/9YsV4g46oZE
SYNOPSIS:
When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, everyman Nate (Jack Quaid) turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.
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#INTERVIEW: THE CAST OF MARVEL TELEVISION’S “DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN”
By Mr. Will Wong
The Devil's work is never done. Marvel fans will be thrilled that beloved DAREDEVIL makes his return in upcoming series DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN, which has the distinction of being Marvel Television's 13th series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After an absence of eight years, the titular character Daredevil/Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) continues his fight for justice, all while crime boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) pursues becoming the Mayor of New York City. Once ...
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#SPOTTED: TRISHA PAYTAS IN TORONTO FOR “THE ERAS OF TRISH TOUR”
The Internet's Queen, TRISHA PAYTAS gets a warm welcome back to Toronto. Over the past few years, she has seen her star rise significantly with a knack for creating engaging content. She has parlayed that success into a run on Broadway and even an appearance on SNL recently! She is the perfect example of manifesting the future you want for yourself.
Paytas plays two shows at Massey Hall as part of her THE ERAS OF TRISH Tour, and just kicked it all off recently, filling theatres. The Tour ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “CAPTAIN AMERICA” RUNS THE SHIP A SECOND WEEK
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD takes top spot at the Box Office a second straight week with $25 million from 4,105 theatres for Marvel/Disney. It has grossed $142 million already domestically.
Second up is THE MONKEY which debuts with $14 million from 3,200 theatres for NEON/Elevation Pictures. This latest Horror from Oz Perkins (Longlegs) gets 76% on the Tomatometer.
Third is PADDINGTON IN PERU with $6 million, taking it to $26 million in its second weekend out for StudioCanada/Sony ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: CBC GEM MARCH 2025 PROGRAMMING
As Canadians look to support homegrown stories and creators, CBC is bringing a new lineup of 12 exceptional Canadian feature films to wide audiences across the country for free on CBC Gem. The titles include CBC Films’ BROTHER, directed by Clement Virgo, and BEANS, directed by Tracey Deer, as well as recent festival darling MATT AND MARA from Kazik Radwanski, starring Deragh Campbell and Matt Johnson. The 12 films join currently available CBC Films titles such as BLACKBERRY, BONES OF CROWS, ...
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#NEWMUSIC: ALEX SAMPSON – “USED TO YOU”
We just saw buzzing Alex Sampson here in Toronto last weekend and after his amazing single "Pretty Baby", we already get another banger! More on that here.
See his new Lyric Video for "Used To You":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVF7nH4xDUc
“‘Used To You’ is one of the first songs I wrote when I got back into the studio following America’s Got Talent. It’s one of my all time favorites! The track is super fun to perform live and it’s got such a good energy to it. I hope ...
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#NEWMUSIC: OSHEAGA 2025 LINEUP ANNOUNCED
OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light, is back for its 18th edition! Music lovers will once again gather at Montréal's breathtaking Parc Jean-Drapeau from August 1-3, 2025 to experience a weekend of exhilarating performances, unforgettable moments, and the unmatched atmosphere at one of the most picturesque festival venues there is. This year, for the first time in a long time, OSHEAGA is unveiling its full lineup at once, including a trio of ...
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#SPOTTED: THE CAST OF “MORNINGSIDE” IN SCARBOROUGH FOR PREMIERE
Director/Writer Ron Dias' latest Feature, MORNINGSIDE is a love letter to Scarborough and got a big welcome last night at Scarborough Town Centre with the community showing up. The Drama sees various stories intersecting, and at the heart of the story is a theme of community set against a backdrop of change and gun violence. Starring are Joanne Jansen (who co-wrote the Script), Kiana Madeira, Lovell Adams-Gray, Fefe Dobson, Alex Mallari Jr, Olunike Adeyili and ...
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