Category: Showcase

  • Catherine Deneuve & Benoît Magimel Shine in Cannes Standout Drama: PEACEFUL.  On DVD 11/8 from Distrib & Icarus Films.

    Icarus FilmsPEACEFULA film by Emmanuelle Bercot  From Distrib Films • An Icarus Films Release On DVD November 8th! USA ONLYA son (Benoît Magimel) in denial of a serious illness. A mother (Catherine Deneuve) facing the unbearable. And between them a doctor (Gabriel Sara) and a nurse (Cécile de France) fighting to do their job and help them find…

  • re:book’s is thrilled to announce its’ debut author Danielle Kaplan and her memoir: I Married A Thrill-Seeker: A Cautious Wife’s Memoir of Her Husband’s Risk-Taking and Their Long Road to Recovery.  

    A remarkable true tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.’ — Leora Eisen, Documentary filmmaker  I MARRIED A THRILL-SEEKER  ** by Danielle Kaplan **  Being a free spirit almost cost him everything…  For fans of incredible memoirs of trauma and recovery and for anyone living and loving a risk-taker, comes one man’s struggle to overcome…

  • SHADY GROVE OPENING ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON OCTOBER 25

    Directed by Dale Resteghini, SHADY GROVE tells the story of a young African-American couple, Shaina (Niki McElroy) and Mark (Todd Anthony), as they leave behind their party lifestyle to find tranquility in an isolated rental cabin with their friend, Elijah (Juhahn Jones). It doesn’t take long for them to realize they have checked into a sinister nightmare as…

  • Edmonton’s Indigenous Singer-Songwriter Donita Large Addresses Grief and Trauma of Residential Schools With “Reconciliation Sky”

    “Reconciliation Sky” YouTube and Spotify Website A healing image of orange sunsets mixes with heavy grief on Indigenous blues singer/songwriter Donita Large’s soaring new single “Reconciliation Sky.” Inspired by the horrific 2021 news headlines that 215 unmarked graves had been uncovered at the Kamloops Residential School in British Columbia, Donita does what she describes as “the emotional labour…

  • BRENDAN FRASER TO BE HONORED WITHAMERICAN RIVIERA AWARDAT 38TH ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

    SANTA BARBARA, CA – Brendan Fraser will be honored with the American Riviera Award at the 38th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Fraser will receive the award on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at an in-person conversation about his career, leading up to this year’s performance as Charlie in the upcoming A24 film THE WHALE.  Seamlessly transitioning from…

  • Fashion Art Toronto announces details for Fall 2022 showcase Four-day fashion event to present runway collections from 30 designers

    Toronto’s annual multi-arts fashion week Fashion Art Toronto announced it is taking over historic venue Parkdale Hall (1605 Queen St W.) for its upcoming four-day Fall event. The fashion-forward showcase will run from Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13, and feature contemporary and experiential runway shows from 30 designers. “Fashion Art Toronto’s Fall event will share inspired collections from a…

  • Jessica Rhaye & The Ramshackle Parade Offer Comfort from the Cold on Beaming New Single “Sunshine Baby” 

    MP3, WAV, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “Sunshine Baby” YouTube and Spotify Website A beam of sunlight on a cold, bleak February afternoon was the inspiration for Jessica Rhaye & The Ramshackle Parade’s glorious, cascading new single “Sunshine Baby” – available now – from their forthcoming album of the same name. Like putting your hands around a cup…

  • Dances with Films West Coast Premiere of Multi-Award Winning Animated Documentary “Eternal Spring (長春)”

    Loft Sky Pictures groundbreaking filmmaker Jason Loftus (“Ask No Questions”) latest film, the powerful animated documentary “Eternal Spring (長春)”  will make its West Coast Premiere at this year’s Dances With Films   “Eternal Spring (長春)” is a multiple award winner, most recently having won Hot Docs Audience Award for best film and the Rogers Audience Award for best Canadian film! “Eternal Spring ( 長春)” trailer is viewable here.  As you…

  • BRAVO NIAGARA! UNVEILS ITS 2022-23 CONCERT SEASON

    “What a festival should be about, the discovery and celebration of genuine artistry.” — Toronto Star Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts has unveiled the 2022-23 Season fall series lineup, bringing powerhouse headliners Miloš Karadaglić, Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Bakithi Kumalo’s Graceland Experience, and The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra to Niagara wine country starting October 23 through December 18, 2022.…

  • THE EVERYTHING TO DO WITH SEX SHOW  TOGETHER WITH  THE TABOO NAUGHTY BUT NICE SHOW-Fri.,Oct.14th-Sun.,Oct.16th,2022

    Photography By Edwin Luk Located at the International Centre Hall in Mississauga, On. from Fri., Oct.14th- Sun., 16th. Exhibition dedicated to Love and Seduction. The Everything To Do With Sex Show is the perfect forum to for patrons to test, demonstrate, research, reinforce, advertise, sample, monitor, measure and evaluate results and try. Everything To Do With…

  • 20th Digital Studio’s BITE SIZE HALLOWEEN Brings20 Spooky Shorts from Diverse, Emerging Filmmakers for Huluween

    Tatiana Maslany, Brigette Lundy-Paine, & Kate Nash Included in Cast In celebration of Huluween, 20th Digital Studio’s Bite Size Halloween series of spooky shorts is back for a third season! Twenty new shorts from exciting emerging filmmakers premiere October 1 on Hulu, blending genres like horror, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, and more. Shot in seven different…

  • Julie Neff’s Powerful Vocals And Harrowing Angelic Production Creates A Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience In “A Lot Left To Learn”

    “A Lot Left To Learn” YouTube and Spotify Website Delicately weaving between difficult emotions and deft vocalizations, Julie Neff delivers an astoundingly emotional performance as she reflects on lost love and perseverance in her newest single, “A Lot Left To Learn” – the final single and video from her Over It EP. Touching on the vulnerability of sharing…

  • Billy Bragg@Danforth Music Hall-Wed.,Oct.13th,2022

    Photography By Edwin Luk Billy Bragg performed at the Danforth Music Hall as part of his Canadian & USA Tour 2022. Jacob Stoney accompanied Bragg on the keyboards. Bragg’s music is centred on bringing about change and involving the younger and older generation in activist causes. During the concert and before each song, Bragg spoke…

  • illumi – A Dazzling World of Lights by Cavalia-Presents Spooky At illumi Starting October 13th-Mississauga

    By Steph C. An Epic Multimedia Journey Around the World in Mississauga. Where: 7174 Derrycrest Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5W 1N4  Complimentary parking is available beside the illumi entrance. What: illumi – A Dazzling World of Lights by Cavalia – the largest light, sound, and multimedia show in the world is definitely a not-to-be-missed event this season in the…

  • The Siminovitch Prize Announces Finalists for 2022

    CANADA’S LARGEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS THEATRE AWARD PRESENTS  THE SHORTLIST FOR THE 2022 SIMINOVITCH PRIZE CELEBRATING TRANSFORMATIVE AND INFLUENTIAL THEATRE CREATION ACROSS CANADA 2022 SHORTLIST:MARIE BRASSARD,  RAVI JAIN, ANN-MARIE KERRAND SHERRY J. YOONWINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED ON DECEMBER 1, 2022, AT 8 PM EST– The Siminovitch Prize, Canada’s most significant theatre award, celebrates professional mid-career…

  • JUNO Award Nominees Girl Pow-R Stand Up To a Fake Friend on Empowering, Head-Bopping Anthem “Slam” 

    “Slam” YouTube and Spotify Website Anyone who’s ever had a fake friend knows that, in contrast, loyalty in a friendship is an important quality that is worth its weight in gold!  JUNO-nominated Canadian pop group Girl Pow-R captures the unique agony of knowing a backstabber with their new single “Slam” – available now. The fifth single from Girl…

  • An NFL Offensive Struggle For Thursday Night Football With The Commanders Winning

    It was another low scoring Thursday night NFL game. Maybe that will be the trend for the rest of the year ? Washington Commanders stopped a four-game losing streak, hanging on to beat the Bears 12-7 on Thursday night. The Commanders are now 2-4 for the season. The Bears (2-4) had a chance to take…

  • Opening theatrically Nov 4 (NY, LA, SF, Cleveland)- Shinzô Katayama’s MISSING (Dark Star Pictures)

    MISSING  (Sagasu/さがす) Directed by: Shinzô KatayamaStarring: Aoi Ito, Hiroya Shimizu, Misato Morita, Jirô Satô MISSING will open theatrically in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cleveland and major cities on November 4, 2022.An On Demand release will follow on November 18, 2022, and the Blu Ray release for the film will be on December 6, 2022. Viewing links are available to consider coverage…

  • Acoustic Roots Duo VERANDA Inspired by Mother Nature Release Album “Là-Bas” Featuring “La Visite”

    “Old school bluegrass and country meet smokin’ Montreal sophistication (…) Four hooves up!” – Roots Music Canada “No gimmicks, just well grounded acoustic instruments, solid melodies and captivating stories.” – Le Soleil  “La Visite” YouTube and Spotify Website La Belle Province’s Bluegrass/Folk Duo VERANDA Go Au Natural with New Album “Là-Bas” Featuring “La Visite” – Available Now! Montréal-based…

  • Icarus and dGenerate Films: BLUE ISLAND — a courageous look at the fight for a free Hong Kong!

    Out o. October 25th. Currently Streaming Exclusively on OVID.TV BLUE ISLAND A Film By Chan Tze Woon Coming to DVD and Digital on October 25th. Currently Streaming Exclusively on OVID.TVThe large-scale 2019 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong and the subsequent crackdown on freedoms provide the urgent anchoring point for this remarkable vision from HK filmmaker Chan Tze Woon,…