Category: Showcase
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Day #11 -Sun., Sept.17th, 2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team It was the final day for TIFF2023, and we were invited to The TIFF Bell Lightbox – Malaparte for the breakfast award ceremony to close off TIFF for this year. What a whirlwind 11 days of screeners, Q&A, red carpets, receptions and galas. The Toronto International Film Festival has ended and…
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Open Mind.Tuesday, September 19th 5PM-6PM PT VIRTUAL Featuring: Elissa Epel, PhD, author of The Stress Prescription – 7 Days to More Joy and Ease
We look forward to seeing you at the Open Mind.Tuesday, September 19th 5PM-6PM PT VIRTUAL Featuring: Elissa Epel, PhD, author of The Stress Prescription – 7 Days to More Joy and Ease and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at UCSF where she is Vice Chair of Psychology and directs the UCSF Aging Metabolism Emotions Center. In conversation with: Emeran Mayer, MD, author…
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Day #10 -Sat., Sept. 16th, 2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started our day with the In Conversation With Andy Lau, who is an icon in the global Chinese community, entertaining the world with his singing and acting talent spanning over four decades. He is one of the “Four Heavenly Kings” of Cantopop music and has performed in over 160 films…
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Day #9 -Fri., Sept. 15th, 2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started the day at the Scotiabank Theatre for Smugglers. It’s a timepiece movie set in 1970’s South Korea, where smuggling is rampant and considered a heinous crime. However, it might be the only option for some haenyeo — women free divers who have harvested shellfish and other sea treasures for…
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Day #8 -Thurs., Sept. 14th, 2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team The day started at the Scotiabank Theatre for The Nature of Love (French title Simple comme Sylvain). This was a Quebecois film – A Quebecois comedy love story This Canadian – France romantic comedy from Quebecois actor, writer, and director Monia Chokri (A Brother’s Love) tackles class difference and infidelity. The Nature of…
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A Breakfast Symposium In Support Of Sheena’s Place @The One Hotel at King and Yonge-Wed.,Sept.13th,2023
By Sally Warburton The MC for the event was Executive Director John Choi who has background experience in the mental health field. There were 3 speakers at the Breakfast Symposium. Saroya Tinker, professional athlete and philanthropist who suffers from eating disorders, shared her experience while being a professional athlete. She also shared that she uses…
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Day#6-Tues.,Sept.12th,2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started our day for –Backspot, a virtual Canadian film by D.W. Waterson From the minute the film starts we see Cheerleading as a sport. And a difficult one at that. These girls are athletes. Competitive athletes. And this film shows this. The relationships between the girls, the drive to be…
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Salma Hayek Pinault attends the premiere of ViX Original Film, EL SABOR DE LA NAVIDAD, Produced by Hayek Pinault’s Ventanarosa Productions at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival
L L to R: Salma Hayek Pinault, Images Courtesy of ViX L to R: Rodrigo Mazon, Erica Sánchez Su, Jennevie Olivieri-López, Jose Tamez, Salma Hayek Pinault, Alejandro Lozano, Billy Rovzar, Augusto Rovegno, Images Courtesy of ViX The Movie’s World Premiere Took Place on September 13 as Part of the Festival’s Special Presentations Program EL SABOR DE LA NAVIDAD…
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Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne To Be Honored By Jus’ Blues Foundation with Lifetime Achievement Award
Spotify Website Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne has received many accolades over the course of his six-decade musical career, and this year brings a particularly honourable distinction. In recognition of Wayne’s outstanding contributions to the blues genre, the Jus’ Blues Foundation has selected him for the Jus’ Blues Bobby “Blue” Bland Lifetime Achievement Award. For more than 25…
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Day#4-Sun.,Sept.10th,2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started Day#4 at Roy Thompson Hall for Dumb Money. Dumb Money is the high profile financial story of the amateur investors and hedge fund billionaires that became the infamous GameStop Wall Street scandal. The high profile cast includes: Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Shailene Woodley, and America…
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Day#3-TIFF2023-Sat.,Sept.10th,2023
BY THE BKONTHESCENE TEAM Our early morning day began with the film screening – Les Indésirables (Batiment 5) at the Scotiabank Cinema. A moving French film by Director Ladj Ly set in an underprivileged suburb in Paris. The film deals with the racist policies forcing the poor into unsafe and unfortunate living conditions. With a strong…
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Louisville, KY-Based Alt Rockers Feral Vices Capture Tumultuous Relationship Limbo With “Black As The Sea”
“Black As The Sea” YouTube and Spotify Website There’s nothing more torturous, and bittersweet, about being half in and half out of a relationship. Louisville, KY-based rockers Feral Vices capture that limbo with their dark, driving, metallic anthem “Black As The Sea” – available now. “Black As The Sea” chronicles a relationship that’s become soul-sucking, no matter how…
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Carlos Thurler’s Single ‘Divided’ Showcases a Powerful Fusion of Grunge, Britpop and Stoner Rock Influences
“Divided” YouTube and Spotify Website Sometimes, it feels like everyone is on their own. When this happens, you can feel powerless to do anything to make your life better. However, the right call to action can motivate people to change things. Toronto-based rock artist Carlos Thurler rallies the people in his new single “Divided.” The song opens with…
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The 13th Annual Bask-It-Style Media Day at Fairmont Royal York on Wed.,Sept 6, 2023
By Steph C. Bask-It-Style dazzled attendees at its 13th annual Media Day at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. This exclusive event gave us a unique opportunity to get a sneak peek and firsthand experience of the VIP treatment offered by this year’s twelve generous sponsors. Bask-It-Style personally delivers VIP gift bags to celebrities who are…
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Day#1 OF TIFF2023-Thurs.,Sept.7th,2023
By THE BKONTHESCENE TEAM Day #1 TIFF 2023 – The Toronto International Film Festival 2023 started with Breakfast held at the beautiful BISHA Hotel main floor bar area-Mister C. for Press,Media & Industry. A chance to meet other Press and Industry people and share TIFF plans. An energizing start to TIFF . Then on to the films…
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Classical Guitarist EMMA RUSH Releases New Album “A Dream Of Colour” Inspired By Painter William Blair Bruce
YouTube Channel and Spotify Website Highly renowned Canadian classical guitarist Emma Rush is set to captivate audiences with the release of her latest album, “A Dream of Colour” is inspired by the life and works of impressionist painter, William Blair Bruce. Collaborating once again with her long-time producer Kirk Starkey, Rush recorded the album in her hometown…
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Trois Rivières’ Alt.Rockers AROUND JOSHUA Celebrates Love In “Baby Stardust”
“Baby Stardust” YouTube and Spotify Website New love can come in many forms, whether it be a new romantic relationship, a new friendship, or a newborn child. When this happens, everything feels like a fresh start filled with promise. Trois Rivières alt.rock band Around Joshua celebrate this newfound hope in their new single, “Baby Stardust”. The song opens…
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Women In Music Honour Roll 2023 Recipient, Shumaila Hemani, Ph.D. Releases “Primordial Covenant” Dedicated To Peace And Justice;An Art Song From Her Upcoming Album, Kashf (Knowledge Of The Heart)
“Primordial Covenant” YouTube and Spotify Website Recent Women in Music Canada Honour Roll recipient and Cultural Diversity Award Winner,Shumaila Hemani, Ph.D., releases a non-western art song: “Primordial Covenant” from her upcoming second album: Kashf (unveiling). “Primordial Covenant” is based on Hemani’s poem that was published in Alberta’s literary feminist magazine: New Forum (2021) and nominated for the Alberta Magazine Awards…
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Nanaimo-BC Singer-Songwriter Glen Foster Captures the Ease and Breeze of a Perfect Summer on ’60s-Tinged “Different Highway”
“Different Highway” YouTube and Spotify Website Warm days, wind in your hair, not a single care in the world. Nanaimo, BC- based singer-songwriter Glen Foster captures the ease and breeze of the perfect summer road trip with his new single “Different Highway” from his forthcoming album Unnatural Tendencies. Using a 12-string electric guitar to imbue the song with a…
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Eclectic Revival’s Celtic Fusion Delivers a Soul-Stirring Anthem: ‘Cry Havoc!’ Sets the Stage For Impactful Album ‘Weight of the World’
“Cry Havoc!” YouTube and Spotify Website Eclectic Revival, the quartet Celtic fusion band, is pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated new single, ‘Cry Havoc!’ from their upcoming album ‘Weight of the World.’ This bluesy, soulful lament serves as a poignant reflection on the burdens of existence while evolving into a powerful call to action, encouraging…
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