#TIFF26: “DRIFTWOOD” TO PREMIERE AT 2026 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SHORT CUTS PROGRAMME
Michal Heuston at Ink Cap Media Inc. and Emmett McCourt at Vicarious Playground Productions are thrilled to announce that their short film, a trans waterfront escape, Driftwood, about a trans man who enlists his best friend for an adventure on the Toronto Islands in an attempt to recover a piece of himself, will have its world premiere in the Short Cuts 5 Programme at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
Driftwood is written and directed by A.C. Birch (A Queer’s Guide to ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “ALI G: WHO IZ I?” TRAILER
Amazon MGM Studios presents
A Four By Two Films production in association with Working Title Films
Only in Theatres October 23, 2026
After twenty years spent “chillin’, tokin’ and bonin’”, Ali G is shocked to discover that his long-term girlfriend, Julie, is 8 months pregnant. Faced with an extra mouth to feed, he gets off his batty and heads to America to reclaim his former glory… but soon encounters adversaries who will ultimately threaten his and his child’s very ...
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#TIFF: FINAL ROUND OF HONOUREES ANNOUNCED FOR 2026 TIFF TRIBUTE AWARDS
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey is delighted to share the final honourees of this year’s TIFF Tribute Awards, presented in partnership with Rolex. Academy Award–winning legend Helen Mirren will receive the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award, presented by Joanna Griffiths and the Women of Knix; acclaimed cinematographer Adam Pietkiewicz will receive the TIFF Variety Artisan Award; beloved Canadian actor, writer, director, and producer Seth Rogen will be presented with the TIFF Norman ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA AT TIFF ’26 | PREVIEW OF CANADA PAVILLION
Canada welcomes the world to a milestone edition of TIFF.
And an exclusive look at the Canada Pavilion in TIFF: The Market
This year marks a milestone for the Canadian and Indigenous audiovisual industry. With the launch of the inaugural TIFF: The Market, funded by the Government of Canada with a $23M investment and supported by Telefilm Canada, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) becomes one of the world's leading hubs for the screen sector, bringing together filmmakers, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: 147TH CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
The 147th Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is taking summer entertainment to new heights this year, literally and figuratively, with not only Canada’s largest immersive space exhibit, but also one of the tallest high diving shows where skilled daredevils will plunge from heights up to 80ft into a massive pool – and with nightly performances engulfed in flames! Each year, more than 1.4 million visitors make it an end-of-summer tradition to experience all that the CNE has to offer from the ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: DISNEY AND PIXAR’S “CARS” TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY
Tickets to see Disney and Pixar’s original animated feature “Cars” in theatres go on sale today as the film’s 20th anniversary celebration continues. Fans can experience the high-octane comedy adventure on the big screen in its original format beginning September 4, 2026.
The special theatrical re-release celebrating the milestone anniversary of “Cars” coincides with “Cars” Lightning McQueen Day, observed annually on 9/5 in honor of Lightning McQueen's racecar number, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE GENTLEMEN” SEASON TWO
It’s that time…Netflix has released the full length trailer of Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen Season 2’, launching September 3rd, 2026 on Netflix.
But that’s not all…Netflix can officially confirm the hit series of The Gentlemen will be back for a third season, with Guy Ritchie once again directing.
The trailer for The Gentlemen Season 2 sees Theo James (The Monkey, The White Lotus), Kaya Scodelario (Senna, Crawl), Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast, Nil By Mouth), Joely Richardson ...
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#NEWMUSIC: SEARCH FOR CANADA’S ENTRY TO EUROVISION BEGINS AUGUST 31, 2026
Nine months before Canada’s inaugural entry in the Eurovision Song Contest, CBC/Radio-Canada is opening a new chapter in its history by launching a national search for the artist who will represent Canada for the very first time at the prestigious international music competition.
Starting Monday, August 31, 2026 interested Canadian artists will be able to access the CBC/Radio-Canada Eurovision portal at cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/eurovision to learn eligibility and participation requirements. ...
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#FOOD: PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE AND NEW MENU ITEMS IN STORES TOMORROW AT STARBUCKS
Calling all fall faithfuls: The wait is almost over for the season's most devoted fans. Starbucks fall menu, including the iconic PSL, returns August 25, 2026, ushering in a lineup of cozy sips, comforting bites and seasonally inspired merchandise.
Here is everything you need to know:
Alongside returning fan favourites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pecan beverages, Starbucks is introducing a lineup of new drinks that put a fresh spin ...
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#FOOD: LAWRENCE PARK’S BABA OPENS THIS MONTH
This August, Baba will open at 3204 Yonge Street, on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Woburn Avenue, just steps from Yonge and Lawrence. The new Lawrence Park restaurant will transition from a relaxed daytime café into a lively evening snack bar.
Baba is the first hospitality venture from longtime friends Michael Medeiros and Kevin Chen, whose working relationship began at One Hazelton and continued across Toronto’s hospitality industry. Drawing on their years of experience ...
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