#FOOD: MOTHER’S DAY 2025 DINING IDEAS – MIKU, ARIANA, HARBOUR SIXTY, W HOTEL
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, Toronto’s most iconic restaurants are rolling out the red carpet for Mom. This year, celebrate this special day with experiences that go far beyond the bouquet.
Step into the world of flame-seared perfection at Miku, offering both a one-day-only artistic Japanese lunch experience that pairs floral inspiration with refined culinary craftsmanship and an exquisite multi-course Kaiseki dinner.
For those who prefer classic indulgence, Harbour Sixty ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: DEPARTURE FESTIVAL + CONFERENCE 2025 PREVIEW
By Justin Waldman
The Departure Festival + Conference is kicking off its first year this year and it is starting with a bang! Formerly known as Canadian Music Week, Departure Festival is combining Music, Comedy, Tech, and the Arts, to bring forth an incredible first year with talks, performances, and must see events and awards. We are going to highlight five events we cannot wait for. In no particular order here are our top events to look forward to at the Departure Festival to look forward ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S “OVO” PREMIERES IN TORONTO
The rain couldn’t dampen the excitement last night for the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s most buzz-worthy spectacle, OVO, as more than 2500 guests including Lights, Shawn Desman, Alex Sampson and Kiesza, packed The Pavilion to experience one of the most beloved shows by Cirque du Soleil in the world’s largest mobile arena.
Guests were treated to a colourful journey into the life of insects, and a non-stop riot of energy and movement through show-stopping acrobatics. The evening ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “SORRY, BABY”
In Toronto theatres July 4, 2025, in Montreal & Vancouver theatres July 11, 2025. Further expansion July 18, 2025 onwards.
Watch the new trailer for Sorry, Baby, the achingly funny and heartfelt debut from writer, director and star, Eva Victor.
https://youtu.be/ju8sMjH_hfo?si=C5xUZzBkys57JQhC
Synopsis:
Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on…for everyone around her, at least. When a beloved friend visits on the brink of a major milestone, Agnes starts to realize ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: ALICE HALSEY CAST AS LAURA INGALLS IN NETFLIX’S “LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE”
Alice Halsey (she/her) (Lessons in Chemistry, Days of Our Lives) will play Laura Ingalls. Everyone sees themselves in Laura. That's why these books endure. Laura is a disruptor. Honest to a fault. Questions authority. She's our window into this adventure. An American icon in waiting. Forget your modern ideas of childhood -- the stakes are high for children living in the 19th century. They have responsibilities -- and freedoms -- that seem extraordinary in this era of helicopter parenting. ...
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#INSIDEOUT: 2025 INSIDE OUT TORONTO 2SLGBTQ+ FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
The Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival returns this May 23 to June 1, 2025, marking 35 years of celebrating bold, brilliant and trailblazing queer cinema from Canada and around the world.
The festival’s milestone edition was unveiled last night at a special launch event at Toronto’s historic Paradise Theatre. A full house of film lovers and industry insiders gathered to get a first look at this year’s programming.
Inside Out 2025 promises a rich cinematic journey with 28 ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON” FEATURETTE
From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. Universal Pictures Canada release in theatres June 13, 2025.
https://youtu.be/KJKU6CrXUz0?si=0UnzIXx4VSEDTFhE
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: MIKE MYERS AND COLIN MOCHRIE TO HEADLINE “IT’S ALWAYS SOMETHING” FOR GILDA’S TORONTO
Gilda’s Toronto, a cancer support community named in honour of beloved comedian Gilda Radner, has announced its upcoming fundraiser: It’s Always Something: Open Mike. The comedy event, hosted by David Shore, featuring Mike Myers, Colin Mochrie, and Monkey Toast: The Improvised Talk Show will take place at The Second City Toronto on Monday, May 12, 2025.
“At Gilda’s Toronto, we believe laughter connects us all, even in the hardest moments,” said Elizabeth Dalgleish, Executive ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: YORGOS LANTHIMOS’ “BUGONIA” IN THEATRES OCTOBER 24, 2025
Focus Features announced today it will be releasing Bugonia, the latest film from acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos, for a special limited engagement on October 24th, ahead of a wide expansion on October 31st. The weeklong cinematic event will feature screenings of the film, which was shot in VistaVision, at select locations in New York and Los Angeles.
Bugonia stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone. Lanthimos directs from a screenplay by ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR 12 FEATURE-LENGTH FILMS FOR FRENCH MARKET
Telefilm Canada has announced the titles of 12 feature-length films receiving a total of $17,750,000 in funding, under its Production Program for the French market, in both the big budget and low budget streams.
The selected projects appeal to a wide range of audiences, from children’s films and historical dramas to comedies and dramas. This represents 65 per cent of Telefilm’s annual budget for financing French-language films. The balance of the budget will be allocated following the ...
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