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#BOOKS: TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) celebrated an inspiring year in the world of literature and publishing with its 46th Annual Festival which took place October 29-November 2, 2025. The Festival’s new 5-day format featured more than 100 events, including engaging author conversations, thought-provoking panels, masterclasses, interactive workshops and book signings. Since its inception TIFA has established Toronto as a global leader in uniting authors and audiences.
2025 marked TIFA’s inaugural year as an independent organization, offering audiences new and exciting ways to engage with its authors and events. The change represents the next chapter in TIFA’s storied history of championing literary excellence in a city that has produced so many world-renowned writers.
Held at the historic Victoria University in the University of Toronto, the Festival transformed the heart of the city into a vibrant hub for literary exchange and creative exploration.
The Festival kicked-off with a captivating conversation with the PEN Canada Graeme Gibson Talk 2025: Notes on the New America with Rachel Maddow and Rebecca Solnit, a powerful opening that set the tone for a week of insightful conversations and vibrant celebration of the written word.
“With thousands of book lovers flocking to events throughout the Festival, this has been our busiest and best-attended festival in many years,” said Roland Gulliver, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Festival of Authors. “We’ve been delighted with the audience response to our new venue, Victoria University at the University of Toronto, which was alive with storytelling and conversation over the five days of our fantastic programme. The Festival’s growth is a testament to the passionate readers of Toronto and beyond, and to the talented writers who travelled here from far and wide to share their ideas and stories.”
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:
Kōtarō Isaka had his first North American appearance promoting his new novel, Hotel Lucky Seven
Kiran Desai: The 2006 Man Booker Prize Winner presents her new novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny (Booker longlisted for 2025) in her only Canadian appearance
Richard Armitage: TV star of The Hobbit and many Harlan Coben adaptations on his new novel, The Cut (photo above)
Alka Joshi New York Times and Toronto Star Best Selling Author discussed her newest historical novel Six Days in Bombay
CANADIAN VOICES
A spotlight on Canada’s most acclaimed authors:
Giller Prize winners Ian Williams, Michael Redhill, and Souvankham Thammavongsa launched their new novels
Much loved Canadian authors Thomas King, Madeleine Thien, Emma Donoghue, and Guy Gavriel Kay presented their new books
Andrew Coyne, Globe & Mail columnist, spoke on Canada’s democratic institutions
Brian Stewart on his life as a foreign correspondent with the CBC
Joy Fielding took audiences on a ride with her newest thriller Jenny Cooper Has a Secret
FESTIVAL OF INDIGENOUS STORIES, CO-CURATED WITH NIIGAAN SINCLAIR:
A spotlight on Canada’s Indigenous Voices:
Brian Thomas Isaac
David A Robertson
Katherena Vermette
Kyle Edwards
Tracey Lindberg
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About TIFA:
The Toronto International Festival of Authors has been inspiring readers and celebrating books and storytelling for 50 years. The charitable organization presents its flagship literary Festival each fall, while offering year-round programming including the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, the TIFA Romance Festival, the TIFA Presents series of high-profile author talks, Toronto Lit Up book launches, and the International Visitors Program. Since 1974, TIFA has welcomed thousands of authors from more than 100 countries, including 22 Nobel Laureates and countless award winners. The organization is a proud member of the Canadian Association of Literary Festivals (CALF) and the Global Alliance of Literary Festivals (GaoLF).
TIFA gratefully acknowledges our Season Supporter, the Weston Foundations; our Global Authors Club, for providing additional philanthropic support; the Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, the Government of Ontario, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, the Toronto Arts Council, the Work In Culture Catalyst and Transformation Fund, the Centre for Creativity at Victoria University, and TIFA’s generous donors and supporters who understand that great literature is worth investing in.
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW THRILLER SERIES “RED EYE” COMING TO PARAMOUNT+
Paramount+ in Canada today announced that the addictive new thriller, RED EYE, will be available to watch in full on the service in Canada on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Told over an adrenaline-filled six parts, the limited series is a pulse-pounding murder mystery set at 30,000 feet.
When Dr. Matthew Nolan (Richard Armitage) is renditioned to China from the UK, inexplicable deaths onboard the Red Eye flight raise suspicions. Hana Li (Jing Lusi), the police officer escorting Nolan, forms an unlikely alliance from the air, with Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney (Lesley Sharp) and journalist Jess Li (Jemma Moore), Hana’s sister, on the ground as they work together to uncover a wider global conspiracy.
The series – which recently launched in the UK on ITV1 and ITVX to astounding success – was commissioned by ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill and is British screenwriter Peter A. Dowling’s (Black and Blue, Flightplan) television debut.
The series is produced by Wales-based production company, Sony Pictures Television-backed Bad Wolf, founded in 2015 by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner. Award-winning producer Julie Gardner (I Hate Suzie, Doctor Who) Executive Produces the series alongside Lachlan MacKinnon (A Discovery of Witches, Industry). Fortitude and Power Book IV: Force Director, Kieron Hawkes, directs all episodes in the series, which is produced by Kristian Dench (The Capture, Strike Back).
The project was developed and overseen by Bad Wolf’s Director of Content, Dan McCulloch. Sony Pictures Television is responsible for the international distribution of RED EYE.
#TIFF19: DAY FOUR – TOM HANKS, JENNIFER LOPEZ, EDDIE MURPHY, MATT DAMON, CHRISTIAN BALE, JULIA STILES, CYNTHIA ERIVO, BARRY KEOGHAN, CHRIS COOPER + MORE
As if our TIFF ’19 couldn’t be any more explosive, it just did! A bit saddened we missed Leonardo DiCaprio at the Premiere of ICE ON FIRE amidst all the bustle, but we can’t complain!
Ladies and gentlemen, I died when I met Leonardo Dicaprio today! I had my #OnceUponATimeInHollywood Rick Dalton shirt on and he loved it (there he is checking it out in the pic) #Tiff19 pic.twitter.com/DHu7zYmN8R
— MeLiSsA dACrUz ‼TIFF‼ (@MelissaDacruzz) September 8, 2019
Congrats Tina, Cindy + Melissa!
See our day three sightings!
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HARRIET – Press Stop
OUR ZOE – Press Stop
BEGINNINGS, ENDINGS – Press Stop
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#TIFF19: #JamieDornan x #ShaileneWoodley at #TIFF for #EndingsBeginnings. #HuaweiP30Pro
AMERICAN SON – Press Stop
DOLEMITE IS MY NAME – Press Stop
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#TIFF19: Comedy legend #EddieMurphy at #TIFF with #DolemiteismyName! #HuaweiP30Pro
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD – Press Stop
HUSTLERS – Press Stop
FORD v. FERRARI – Press Stop
THE GOLDFINCH – Afterparty/strong>
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A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD American Son Barry Keoghan Beginnings Endings Calm with Horses christian bale Cynthia Erivo DOLEMITE IS MY NAME Eddie Murphy Ford v Ferrari Harriet Hustlers jamie dornan jennifer lopez Julia Stiles kerry washington Marielle Heller matt damon Our Zoe richard armitage shailene woodley tom hanks
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN “THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES” ON BLU-RAY!
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment + Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers across North America a chance to win THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF FIVE ARMIES on Blu-Ray!
Official Synopsis:
From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world.
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment release THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES, now in stores!
Our Review of THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES here.
Read about the Canadian Premiere attended by Lee Pace + Peter Jackson here.
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#SPOTTED: PETER JACKSON, LEE PACE + PHILIPPA BOYENS IN TORONTO FOR CANADIAN PREMIERE OF “THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES”
Fans of The Hobbit Franchise might be sad that the end of the road is near for the epic Trilogy, but Toronto Fans certainly would not be let-down! Director Peter Jackson, Screenwriter Philippa Boyens and Actor Lee Pace (who plays Thranduil), made a surprise visit to the City today to promote the final Film in the Series, The Battle of the Five Armies. This Installment sees Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), the Wizard Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellan) and the 13 Dwarves try to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the Dragon Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch).
Among their hectic Press Tour stops today included several interviews, including a visit to eTalk Studios for a Live Audience taping of eTALK & THE HOBBIT: ONE LAST TIME, which airs Monday, December 22, 2014 at 7:30 PM EST on CTV. The Trio then head over to Scotiabank Theatre to watch their Film with Fans, before partying at the Windsor Arms Hotel. Some lucky Fans in festive “middle-earth” Cosplay at Eaton Centre this afternoon also were awarded a chance not only to win Tickets to the Premiere, but also the Afterparty!
Be sure to check-out the limited-time-only The Hobbit Lego Display at Eaton Centre before Wednesday, December 10, 2014!
We lined the chilly Red Carpet tonight where Jackson, Boyens and Pace arrived shortly after 9:30 PM, stopping to chat with several Media Outlets. Some Fans even were lucky enough to score a rare Autograph from Academy Award-winning Jackson, although he made clear a no Selfie Policy though his Handler. Pace however was amazingly-giving, taking his time to accommodate Fans, some who had been waiting for at least ten hours for a chance to see him.
See the Trailer below:
Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Bell Media/Warner Bros.)
#SPOTTED: RICHARD ARMITAGE IN TORONTO FOR “THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY” | SIGNED PHOTO GIVEAWAY
Toronto received a great treat today with British Thespian Richard Armitage visiting Toronto for the Canadian leg of the Press Tour for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Appearing bright and early at Union Station this morning to present an installation by Warner Bros.’ which includes visuals from the eagerly-awaited Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) Blockbuster. 100 devout Fans – many who got the tip here – were lucky enough to score passes to tonight’s Canadian Premiere from our Friend Maurie Sherman from KISS 92.5.
The Method Actor is a familiar face to many having landed a role in last year’s Captain America: The First Avenger, but it is his breakthrough role as Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit Trilogy which will make Armitage a household name. Arriving at the Station shortly after 8:00 AM amidst the bustle of Commuter Traffic, he caused a commotion among Onlookers, many asking “Who is that?”. Oh trust me, they’ll soon know.
Armitage appeared dapper and handsome in vest and suit with all eyes migrating towards his blue eyes – looking like a perfect Cousin to Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor. Generously he posed for Photos and Autographs with Fans new and old. An interesting tidbit is that he happens also to be a Multi-Instrumentalist, playing both the Flute and Cello.
Fans are welcome to visit the Roots Flagship Store at 100 Bloor Street West throughout the day where Passes will be handed-out to the Premiere. For one day only, the Shop will be hosting Lenticular Displays for The Hobbit, so don’t fret – it’s not too late! Word is, at some point the Actor might even surface at the Store…
So I happened to nab an Autograph for one lucky Reader. All you have to do is click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook before January 1, 2013 to enter. Good luck. All are welcome!
Warner Bros. releases The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Friday, December 14, 2012.
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#TORONTOBOUND: STAR OF “THE HOBBIT” RICHARD ARMITAGE TO VISIT NEXT WEEK AND APPEAR AT UNION STATION
Get ready, Toronto! Next Monday, December 3, 2012, Star of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Richard Armitage will be visiting the City for the Canadian Leg of Blockbuster’s Press Tour. Armitage, who plays Thorin Oakenshield in the Series, will be appearing at Union Station at 7:00 AM where an installation for the Film also will be unveiled. KISS 92.5 will be on-hand to give-out a total 100 Passes to attend the Premiere later that night. Official Prize Packs and 25%-off Roots Coupons will be handed-out also!
In addition, Roots’ Flagship Store (100 Bloor Street West) will hosting for one day only, an Exhibit in celebration of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Apple Cider will be served! More Passes to the Premiere will be won!
Warner Bros. releases The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Wednesday, December 14, 2012. Watch the Trailer here. Super-stoked for this Release! Warner Bros. are bringin’ the Star Power back to this City!
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