Category: Events
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“THE LOST KING” FROM STEPHEN FREARS STARRING SALLY HAWKINS AND STEVE COOGAN AHEAD OF WORLD PREMIERE AT THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
IFC FILMS TAKES NORTH AMERICA ON Film tells the incredible true story of Philippa Langley, who uncovered the remains of King Richard the III, which had been lost for 500 yearsNEW YORK, NY – IFC Films is acquiring North American rights to THE LOST KING ahead of its World Premiere at the 47th Toronto International…
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TIFF 2022- Carolina Markowicz’s CHARCOAL (World Premierę)
CHARCOAL (Carvão) Please find details below of CHARCOAL, which I am representing at TIFF 2022. To request further information, filmmaker interviews, a viewing link or tickets to public screenings please contact: emma@eg-pr.com _____ CHARCOAL (WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: CAROLINA MARKOWICZ) (TIFF 2022–PLATFORM SECTION–WORLD PREMIERE) STARRING: Starring Maeve Jinkings (Aquarius, Neon Bull), and Argentine actor César Bordon (Wild Tales, The Headless Woman), Camila…
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Premiere Documentary KING ON SCREEN focused on Stephen King’s Adapted Work for Cinema and TV.
King on Screen (Yellow Veil Pictures)Los Angeles/ New York– Yellow Veil Pictures have acquired world sales rights to Daphné Baiwir’s feature documentary KING ON SCREEN. The documentary, approved by Stephen King, will premiere at Fantastic Fest in September, with more festivals to be announced throughout the fall. In 1976, Brian de Palma directed Carrie, the first…
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Hip Hop Icon Maestro Fresh Wes Takes Scarborough Back To School!
Maestro Fresh Wes (Wes Williams) The Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop, is coming home. Thursday, August 25th inside Scarborough Town Centre (beside Maestro’s Star on the Walk Of Fame & starting at 11am.) Maestro Fresh Wes will bring home a special inspirational event. Giving back has always been a part of the iconic artist’s DNA, never forgetting where he came from. Maestro hopes to encourage young…
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Freestyle Digital Media to Release Powerful WWII Documentary “Syndrome K” Across North American on TVOD/Digital on August 16th, 2022
The last film to be narrated by acclaimed screen icon Ray Liotta (“Goodfellas,” “Field of Dreams”), “Syndrome K” shines a light on the truly amazing story of three Roman Catholic doctors, who created a highly contagious f ake disease during the Nazi Occupation of Rome to save Roman Jews in a Vatican-affiliated hospital from deportation to Auschwitz during WWII. Powerful and impactful documentaries are…
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The 14th Annual Canadian Immigrant Awards@The Sheraton Centre-Aug.11th,2022
By Sally W. In its 14th year, the Canadian Immigrant Awards took place at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in downtown Toronto on August 11th. The awards celebrate the success of immigrants from all across Canada. It was an evening to celebrate the important contributions 25 Canadian Immigrants have achieved. To receive their awards and to…
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Kitchener Blues Festival-August 4th-7th, 2022.
By Wayne Baggs With 80+ free acts to see, Kitchener Blues Festival is one of the largest blues festivals in Canada. Not only international blues acts, but plenty of local talent. The outstanding music is endless. The lineup included blues masters such as Coco Montoya, Ronnie Brooks, Blackburn Brothers, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and the like. There were also…
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Immersive King Tut Experience in Toronto August 9, 2022
by Sally Warburton There’s another immersive experience in Toronto! And it’s a great one, too! The Immersive King Tut Experience opening August 10th in Toronto is not to be missed! Once in the huge ‘immersive’ gallery room and when the Immersive King Tut show starts, you feel like you’re in a tomb. The walls break…
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Boots And Hearts Music Festival @ Burl’s Creek Event Ground – Thurs., Aug. 4th -Sun., Aug.7th, 2022
By BKONTHESCENE & Wayne BaggsIt has been 3 years since the last Boots & Hearts Music Festival. This year the festival was a homage to Canadian artists, also paying tribute to female artists on the final night. The festival may have broken the attendance record for a Sunday, with more than 50,000 country music fans…
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Toronto International Film Festival announces 2022 TIFF Tribute Award for Performance.
Toronto International Film Festival announces 2022 TIFF Tribute Award for Performance The cast of Michael Grandage’s My Policeman — Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, David Dawson, and Rupert Everett — are the first-ever film ensemble to receive this honourPhoto credit: Courtesy of Prime Video — Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, is delighted to announce that…
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SHINEDOWN-Planet Zero Tour with POP EVIL@HISTORY in Toronto-Fri.,July 22, 2022
By Sally Warburton Jam-packed with concert-goers! Toronto’s music venue History had a sold-out crowd of SHINEDOWN fans ready for action and music on Friday, July 22. And that’s what they got! OPENING Band Pop Evil was perfect to start the evening. Lead singer and founding member Leigh Kakaty and the band Pop Evil with…
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Roger Waters ”This Is Not A Drill” Tour @Scotia Bank Arena – Fri., July 8th, 2022
It was a Friday night in Toronto with multiple choices of live music in the city. We had the privilege to attend Roger Waters, ”This Is Not A Drill” concert. The event ran a bit late because of the tight security checking in concert attendees. After a 45 minute delay, the much anticipated show commenced.…
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The World’s First Incredible Multi-Sensory-Augmented Game “Time Detectives: The Mystery of the Mary Rose”
The world’s first incredible multi-sensory-augmented game from the Mary Rose Museum and Picture This Productions. Launching timed to the nearly 500th anniversary on July 19th of the sinking of Henry VIII’s favourite ship, the Mary Rose, in 1545, the Time Detectives: The Mystery of the Mary Roseapp will immerse players globally on their smartphones in the sights, sounds and even smells of life…
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Acclaimed Documentary “THE YOUTH GOVERNOR” Directed by Matthew and Jaron Halmy – Gets Limited Theatrical and Begins VOD on Amazon and Apple TV on August 26
Presents THE YOUTH GOVERNOR Directed by Matthew and Jaron HalmyExecutive Produced by Jason Blum ***In Theaters and on Amazon and Apple TV August 26*** About The Film THE YOUTH GOVERNORThe Youth Governor is the story of the candidacy, campaign, and election of the 72nd California Youth Governor. In the halls of California’s Capitol, 4,000 teenagers…
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Opening in September: OUR AMERICAN FAMILY -NYC/LA Theatrical and US/Canada VOD Release
Addiction is an all-encompassing force, in not only of the lives of the afflicted, but also those around them. OUR AMERICAN FAMILY provides an honest, unfiltered look at a close-knit Philadelphia family dealing with generational substance abuse. Captured at a pivotal “nothing to lose” moment, for over the course of a year, five family members…
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UCLA Friends of Semel Upcoming Open Mind Programs
The Fall 2022 schedule of virtualized and free Open Mind programs. An invitation to join the unique presentations that bring together thought leaders in science and culture for meaningful and relevant discussions about mental health issues. Mark your calendars and make your reservations now so that you don’t miss any of our upcoming programs. Wednesday, September 14, 5-6 PM PTTopic:…
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Persephone Productions Presents Pool No Water – Sept. 1 – Sept. 15 at The Segal Centre Studio
FOLLOWING A TWO YEAR HIATUS SHIFTING INTO A NEW ERA OF MONTREAL THEATRE PERSEPHONE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS POOL NO WATER A DARK, COMEDIC, ONE-ACT PERFORMANCE SURROUNDING THE TRUE NATURE OF ARTISTIC CREATION AND WHAT IT MEANS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN THE MODERN WORLD DIRECTED BY INCOMING CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTORS LEILA GHAEMI & REBECCA GIBIAN WRITTEN BY BRITISH PLAYWRIGHT MARK RAVENHILL FEATURING A CAST OF…
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Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
Wu-Tang Forever: The Art and Legacy of Shaolin’s Finest DIRECTED BY: BOBBITO GARCIA 2015 USA 99 MINUTES Watch in Cinema SAT JUL 23 Venue details “Wu-Tang Clan comin’ at ya, watch your step kid, watching your step kid…” With those lyrics from their debut single “Protect Ya Neck”, the Wu-Tang Clan took over the airwaves,…
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World Premiere: The Swimmers is TIFF 2022’s Opening Night Gala film
The Swimmers is a soaring epic that dramatizes the true story of two sisters who left their home in war-torn Syria for a new life in Europe — and the chance to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics. The Swimmers joins Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmansand Lena Dunham’s Catherine Called Birdy as World Premieres at TIFF ’22, announced earlier this week.…
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Come Back Anytime DIRECTED BY: JOHN DASCHBACH
COME BACK ANYTIME DIRECTED BY: JOHN DASCHBACH JAPAN PG 81 MINUTES Watch in Cinema FRI JUL 22 SAT JUL 23 SUN JUL 24 TUE JUL 26 THU JUL 28 Venue details Calling all foodies! Dig in to the mouth-watering story of self-taught noodle master Masamoto Ueda, the culinary genius behind Tokyo’s legendary Bizentei, which he…
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