#FIRSTLOOK: MATT CHESSCO UNVEILS DRAKE PORTRAIT
Toronto-born, Montreal-raised, Matt Chessco is a former industrial designer and mechanical engineer who left his full-time job during the pandemic to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. Using celebrity muses such as Billie Ellish, he began painting with acrylic on canvas with his playful combinations of vibrant colours, distinctive van Gogh-like strokes, and a Warhol-esque style of pop art. Chessco’s first solo exhibition, ArtOfficial, presented by the Canadian National ...
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#SPOTTED: SEAN PRICE WILLIAMS IN TORONTO FOR “THE SWEET EAST”
Following its premiere this Spring in Cannes, Sean Price Williams' THE SWEET EAST screens exclusively now at TIFF Lightbox. Williams made a special appearance, speaking at Q&As for the Film this past weekend.
Our Review by Amanda Gilmore of THE SWEET EAST:
Cinematographer Sean Price Williams (Good Time) steps into the Director’s chair and delivers the engrossing The Sweet East.
It follows Lillian (Talia Ryder) who’s craving more excitement in her life. While on a ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NETFLIX RENEWS “MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS” FOR SECOND SEASON
Netflix announced today it has renewed MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS for a second season following its debut on December 7th, 2023.
The teen drama is currently #1 on the Global English Top 10 TV List and has amassed 20.3 Million views since its debut, reaching the Top 10 in 88 countries. The series has also gone viral on TikTok, with the title hashtag amassing over 800 Million views since its premiere date.
Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer Melanie Halsall’s exclusive statement ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “KEVIN JAMES: IRREGARDLESS” COMING TO PRIME VIDEO
Critically acclaimed actor and comedian Kevin James is set to release his first comedy special for Prime Video, Kevin James: Irregardless. The one-hour special will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on January 23, 2024.
The highly anticipated, family-friendly special Kevin James: Irregardless delivers a hilariously unfiltered take on parenting, marriage, and getting older. As only James can, he covers a range of topics, from motivating children to put down their ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “MEAN GIRLS”
Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of MEAN GIRLS! Screenings will take place Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7 PM as follows:
TORONTO - Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
MONTREAL (ENG & FRE) - Guzzo Mega Plex Marche Central *Note that the French screening will begin at 7:30pm.
VANCOUVER - Dunbar Theatre
CALGARY - Landmark Country Hills
Synopsis:
From the comedic mind of Tina Fey ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW ADDITIONS TO CBC GEM IN JANUARY 202
New unscripted comedy GHOSTING WITH LUKE HUTCHIE AND MATTHEW FINLAN (Jan. 26) follows two actors known for their work in the horror genre as they step off script and venture into some of Ontario’s most haunted places
New point-of-view docuseries FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS (Jan. 30) showcases urgent and provocative conversations that centre Blackness and Black folks
January kicks off CBC’s winter slate, with the premieres of new CBC original series including workplace comedy ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “LOVE LIES BLEEDING” TRAILER
This looks amazing. From Writer/Director Rose Glass and starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, with Dave Franco, and Ed Harris. LOVE LIES BLEEDING – In theaters March 2024 via VVS Films in Canada, following its Sundance Premiere. Today we get a brand-new Trailer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48vNrBgv7Ks
(Photo/video credit: A24/VVS Films)
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#FIRSTLOOK: “SPACEMAN” TEASER
SPACEMAN debuts MARCH 1, 2024 on Netflix with a brilliant Cast that includes Paul Dano, Carey Mulligan and Adam Sandler. Here's a first look!
SYNOPSIS:
Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realises that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: DAKOTA OJIBWAY TRIBAL COUNCIL AND UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA FORM ALLIANCE WITH DISNEY/LUCASFILM FOR OJIBWE VERSION OF “STARS WARS: A NEW HOPE”
Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba announced today that they have an alliance with Disney/Lucasfilm to create an official Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) version of Star Wars: A New Hope. Auditions for voice actors are expected to take place during 2024 in Winnipeg, Man. For more information, please visit https://starwarsojibwe.com/.
Partners in the project include Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council (DOTC), with Maeengan Linklater, Director of Operations, as the project lead; ...
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#FUNDRAISING: MOTIONBALL RETURNS FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The motionball Gala in support of Special Olympics, returns on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Liberty Grand.
2,500 guests are expected to head to Liberty Grand for Toronto’s most sought-after gala, which aims to raise $300,000 net for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation in one night. With its Casino Royale theme, guests are encouraged to glam up in black-tie attire and expect an evening of unparalleled entertainment.
Key details:
Hosted by Breakfast Television’s Devo ...
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