#FIRSTLOOK: 2024 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S LITERARY AWARDS (GGBOOKS) FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
The Canada Council for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2024 finalists in the Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks). These prestigious awards celebrate works published in Canada, in both official languages, across seven categories, and include books for readers of all ages.
“At the Canada Council for the Arts, we are delighted to celebrate the announcement of the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Awards finalists. These extraordinary books are not just stories—they are ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “CINEMA A TO Z: COSTUMES” COMING TO HOLLYWOOD SUITE
Film fans can turn to Hollywood Suite for fashion inspo this November with the exclusive broadcast premiere of Cinema A to Z: Costumes. The popular Hollywood Suite original series continues November 7, 2024 at 9pm ET with a new hour-long episode featuring an expertly curated selection of iconic apparel in film. Viewers can also catch the show on Hollywood Suite On Demand starting November 1, 2024.
The history of costumes in Hollywood is a vibrant one that reflects the evolution of film and ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA AND THE TALENT FUND WELCOME 17 NEW TEAMS TO TALENT TO WATCH PROGRAM
Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund are pleased to welcome 17 new film teams through the Talent to Watch Program with an investment of $3.45 million. The new selection of first-feature films from across the country highlights the dynamic and distinctive storytellers from different regions, markets and communities.
“The Talent to Watch Program continues to be a driving force for discovering the remarkable talent that thrives within our country,” Julie Roy, Executive Director and ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX” REPEATS FRANCHISE SUCCESS
JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX debuts atop the Box Office this weekend with $37 million for Warner Bros. Critics weren't pleased with this latest effort re-teaming Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix for a 33% score on the Tomatometer. By contrast 2019's JOKER debuted in top spot with $96 million.
Second goes to last week's #1 film THE WILD ROBOT with $19.5 million from 3,997 theatres, a two week total of $64 million for Universal Pictures.
Third is BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE with $11.4 million for ...
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#FOOD: BRUCE X BEAST: THE THREE WITCHES FEAST
A memorable dining experience awaits in Stratford, Ontario for those of you looking for something delicious and fun this Halloween!
Bruce x Beast: The Three Witches Feast is hosted by Nick Benninger in collaboration with Chef Nate Middleton and Scott Vivian—the duo behind Toronto's beloved Beast Pizza. The evening promises culinary indulgence, starting with canapés and a complimentary beverage in the Haunted Garden. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the talented chefs and hear the ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: MUBI ACQUIRES TIFF ’24 SELECTION “QUEER”
MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, has acquired Queer (based on the novel by William S. Burroughs) directed by Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name), following its World Premiere in Competition at this year’s Venice International Film Festival and North American premiere at TIFF. MUBI has taken all rights in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Benelux, Spain, Turkey and India and additionally all rights excluding ...
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#NEWMUSIC: COLDPLAY’S NEW ALBUM “MOON MUSIC” NOW OUT
Coldplay’s highly-anticipated tenth album, Moon Music has landed in stores and on streaming services today. The album can be purchased / downloaded / streamed here.
Moon Music, which was produced by Max Martin, contains August’s iTunes chart-topping single WE PRAY - with Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna & TINI - and June’s double MTV VMAs-nominated single feelslikeimfallinginlove, which reached Number 1 on both the UK’s airplay chart and the Official Big Top 40. A third single, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “OUT OF MY MIND” ARRIVES NOVEMBER 22, 2024 on DISNEY+
Today, Disney+ revealed the trailer and key art for “Out of My Mind” in partnership with World Cerebral Palsy Day, a global movement celebrated on Oct. 6. “Out of My Mind,” a Disney Original movie based on the bestselling novel by Sharon M. Draper, premiered earlier this year at Sundance Film Festival and arrives Nov. 22, 2024 on Disney+.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvVxyoQQzFs
Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: 2024 TORONTO CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL RUNS OCTOBER 7-11, 2024
The very first edition of the Toronto Chinese Film Festival is taking place from October 7 to 11, 2024 at The Chinese Cultural Center of Greater Toronto in Scarborough. TCFF aims to bridge cultural divides over five nights, celebrating more than just Chinese filmmaking. It is a commitment to nurturing future talent and making Chinese cinema accessible to all in Toronto and beyond.
Imagine the opening night of the festival: a gathering place for dreamers, where the air buzzes with ...
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