Category: Press Conference
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Web Summit Tech Conference Lisbon, Portugal Nov 2025
By Sally Warburton In its 10th year in Lisbon! Ten years! Announced CEO Paddy Cosgrave at the Opening Ceremonies at MEO Arena, Lisbon to a massive crowd. An eager crowd. A tech-loving, AI crowd! Paddy said “Ten years ago it already felt like the world was changing fast, but it’s nothing compared to how fast the…
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NFL-Buffalo Bills and CFL-Toronto Argonauts Unique Partnership
A unique partnership has emerged between the NFL-Buffalo Bills and the CFL-Toronto Argonauts which includes merchandise and activation opportunities across the Toronto Argonauts, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and other MLSE properties. As the Buffalo Bills continue their 2025-26 season, the Bills and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) announced that they have entered into a…
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The Weight of Us By Arinze Stanley and Oscar Ukonu
left: “Anchor” (charcoal, graphite, pastel, color pencils and acrylic on paper, 41.25” x 29.25”) by Arinze Stanley right: “Coronation” (ballpoint pen on paper, 39” x 27”) by Oscar Ukonu OPENING RECEPTION October 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm ON VIEW October 11 – November 15, 2025 COREY HELFORD GALLERY 571 S. Anderson St. Los…
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Day 11 – TIFF50 – The recipients of the 2025 People’s Choice Awards
It was the last day of TIFF50, 2025, and what a whirlwind of events and great movies it was! We started the day at TIFF Lightbox for GUILLERMO DEL TORO‘s Frankenstein. Beyond the classic story, it’s been done already and everyone was expecting the same old story, but the plot was unique, a Frankenstein which…
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Day 3 – TIFF 2025 – Saturday, September 6
LOVELY DAY screening at Scotiabank Lovely Day is an energetic, perceptive and very funny new feature film by Quebec’s Philippe Falardeau, presented in French and Arabic. Actors Rose-Marie Perreault, Neil Elias, Hassan Mahbouba, Hiam Abou Chedid and Georges Khabbaz are brilliant. It’s a fun-filled film involving different cultures and a wedding! Acting is fantastic. Rose-Marie Perreault,…
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Day 2 – TIFF 2025 – Friday, September 5
Red Carpets – TIFF Lightbox. Film Good Boy by Jan Komasa, starring Anson Boon, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough. Good Boy is described as an intense and unforgettable genre-bending strange captivity thriller that unfolds like a dark fairy tale. Academy Award–nominated director Jan Komasa , produced by legendary filmmakers Jeremy Thomas, Ewa Piaskowska and Jerzy Skolimowski . Written by Bartek Bartosik and…
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Day 1 – TIFF 2025 – Thursday, September 4, 2025
Day 1 of TIFF! And it was pouring rain! Despite the heavy rain, all the umbrellas.. nothing stopped TIFF film enthusiasts attending Day 1 ! Driver’s Ed screening was at Scotiabank Cinema. A film about the journey of four high school students who go on an adventure in their driver’s education car in search of one…
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FAN EXPO @ M.T.C.C.- Thurs.,Aug.21st-Sun.,Aug.,24th, 2025
Wow, what a Fan Expo 2025 as the four day event ran from August 21 to 24, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention which was transformed into the ultimate fan destination. There were fans of cosplay, fantasy, sci-fi, comics horror, gaming, or anime, this year’s event had something for everyone. Some of the fun…
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Casa Loma Symphony In The Gardens – Movie Night-Mon.,Aug.18th,2025
By Jesse Read We had the opportunity to watch Casa Loma’s “Symphony In The Gardens – Movie Night” and it was a packed house (or should I say castle) filled with awe-inspired movie buffs and film score lovers. Led by Maestro Paolo Busato, a world renowned conductor,the Casa Loma Orchestra performed hits from films…
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2025-Thursday.,July 4 – Mon.,August 4, 2025
Toronto’s Caribbean Caribana festival has grown exponentially since its start in 1967 and is currently North America’s largest cultural festival. It was a three-day event has now grown into three weeks of celebration, multiple events around the city and fun for the adults and kids. This includes the carnival parade, the King and Queen show, …
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Departure, The Reimagined Canadian Music Week-May 2025 @Hotel X,
By Sally Warburton, Wayne Baggs &BKONTHESCENE The first inaugural Departure music conference took place the week of May 6 – 11, 2025. Departure, the reimagined Canadian Music Week, embodied and honoured the spirit that defines the Canadian and global creative community. It was a true celebration of artistry. Departure is where the world’s talent in music, art,…
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Save the date for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s New Fort Hall on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 @6:00pm.
Save the date for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s New Fort Hall on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00pm.Dallas Green (City and Colour) and Tia Wood are set to perform at the event, alongside a special presentation by Tegan and Sara, highlighting their foundation’s mission to invest in the potential of…
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Canadian Film Fest In Toronto – The19th Season! Mon.,March 24th-Sun., March 29th,2025
By Sally Warburton For almost two decades, Canadian Film Fest has brought together the indie filmmaking community of The North. With a solid dedication to Canadian voices, it showcases films from Canada’s filmmakers – telling stories taking place in Canada and from all over the world. During the CFF is a series of industry events. These…
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Goddess of Slide: The Untold Story of Ellen Mcllwaine
Photography By YYZ Events Goddess of Slide: The Untold Story of Ellen Mcllwaine is a film by renowned Canadian documentary filmmaker and cinematographer Alfonso Maiorana. The screening was moderated by Canadian television personality Michael Williams. This documentary pays tribute to Ellen Mellwaine, the Canadian musician who fought for her right to play the slide guitar.…
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Hockey Hall of Fame Media Event – 4 Nations Face-Off display and newly engraved 4 Nations Cup revealed – Tuesday, March 4, 2025
What an epic NHL break and a change to the All-Star format as Team Canada thrilled hockey fans last month with their triumphant win over the USA to win the inaugural trophy for the 4 Nations. Hockey Hall of Fame opened an exhibit showcasing artifacts from the incredible 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, including items from…
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The 3rd Annual NFLPA Community MVP Day, The Annual Johnnie Cochrane luncheon St.Jude Legends & Ditka & Jaws – Thurs., Feb. 6th, 2025@New Orleans, Louisiana During Superbowl 59 Week.
It was a Thursday morning where participants were “Giving Back In A Fun Way during Super Bowl week. The third annual NFLPA Community MVP Day in New Orleans. With this season’s Community MVPs, along with other active NFL players, were present to team up with students. Next we were off to the Fritz Pollard Alliance…
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Super Bowl Opening Night @Caesars Superdome In New Orleans, Louisiana – Mon., Feb. 3rd, 2025
It was Super Bowl week in New Orleans with The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs kicking off the week by taking part in Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday, answering all sorts of unique, unusual and thought provoking questions from the media. Players and coaches from the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs arrived at New…
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The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration @New Orleans’ historic Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts,-Wednesday, February 5,2025
The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, an official NFL-sanctioned event and a cornerstone of Super Bowl weekend for over a quarter of a century, unites music, faith, and football in the heart of the Big Easy for an unforgettable evening of inspiration on Wednesday, February 5. Held at New Orleans’ historic Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts, the…
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Day #7 Of TIFF – Movie Reviews,Red Carpet And Events-Wed., Sept.11th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Piece by Piece – Pharrell Williams @Lightbox Cinema Singer and producer Pharrell Williams’ life is told through LEGO pieces in this animated feature debut from director Morgan Neville. Wonderful bonus to the fantastic music is that it features voices of Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z. Retelling Pharrell Williams’ successful career with…
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CMW(Canadian Music Week)PART 2
By Wayne Baggs Anticipation of Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s performance at The Opera House was high for my friends and me. This was a great start to my week of covering CMW. The four of us, two of whom were fellow photographers and one a longtime concert bud, have attended many shows together. We all agreed…
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