The Lake – first scripted Canadian Amazon Original series takes place in Northern Ontario

posted Friday, May 20, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Film

Amazon Prime Video are in production of their first scripted Canadian Amazon Original series, The Lake. Set in Ontario’s cottage country, the 30-minute episodic comedy stars Jordan Gavaris (Orphan Black), Julia Stiles (Hustlers, The Bourne Identity) and Madison Shamoun (#blackAF, Black-ish). The Lake centres on the quintessential Canadian cottage experience, and one man’s attempt to recreate his childhood memories in an effort […]

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The Kids In The Hall: Comedy Punks – documentary on the rise, and fall, and rise again of Canada’s campy comedy troupe

posted Friday, May 20, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Comedy, Film

The Kids In The Hall: Comedy Punks provides never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with celebrities, industry insiders, and the “Kids” themselves. The two-part documentary delves into the cult-famous comedy troupe’s post-punk origins in the mid-1980s, and provides inside access to their tumultuous 40-year journey across five seasons of their renowned television series, a controversial feature […]

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Coverama – cover compilation album of classic pop and indie rock songs, with live show May 21, 2022 (Toronto)

posted Friday, May 20, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Toronto

Coverama is a compilation of creative, fun and innovative renditions of classic pop and indie rock songs, and is set for a May 20, 2022 release via Popguru Sound & Vision‘s boutique label, The Confidence Emperors.  Featured local artists Alex Exists, John Orpheus, Sam Casey, Ghost Caravan, TANDM, and Juliana Eye will take to the stage at Drake Underground on Saturday, May 21 for an exclusive […]

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Bud Light Canada Launches ‘Pride Cans’ and ‘Bud Light Camp’ in Celebration of Pride

posted Friday, May 20, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Charity, Events, Featured Events, Queer

As a longstanding supporter of Pride, Bud Light Canada is proud to announce the launch of Bud Light Camp – an LGBTQIA2S+ community and ally-focused adult camp that celebrates coming out, embracing your most authentic self, and ensuring that everyone feels welcome to the party just as they are, while being totally CAMP. Bud Light Camp will […]

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Bob Marley One Love Experience opens July 1, 2022 in Toronto

posted Thursday, May 19, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Music, Toronto

BOB MARLEY ONE LOVE EXPERIENCE will make its highly anticipated North American premiere July 1, 2022 in Toronto at Lighthouse Immersive Artspace located at 1 Yonge Street. The North American premiere is presented with the support of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, leading up to its triumphant return this summer. A unique multi-room exhibit that brings together original art, music, […]

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Queen Priyanka and Vizzy Hard Seltzer Celebrate #GoodVibezDay on May 18th, 2022

posted Tuesday, May 17, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Pride, Toronto

Whether it’s getting props on your Pride look or recognition for your eyebrow game, who doesn’t love an ego boost?! In fact, 88% of people say that compliments make them feel good about themselves. Well, after a tough two years it’s clear the world is in a positivity deficit, so it’s a no-brainer that we […]

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Maybe Someday – story of love and friendships, that’s queer and heartfelt

posted Monday, May 16, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer

Maybe Someday tells the story of Jay (Michelle Ehlen), a non-binary photographer in her 40s, battling a mixture of denial and depression as she attempts to move across the country in the midst of separating from her wife (Jeneen Robinson). Along the way, she takes a detour to stay with her straight and separated high […]

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Marscapone – starting over when a relationship suddenly ends

posted Friday, May 13, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Streaming Online

MASCARPONE tells the story of Antonio,  a family man whose life takes an unexpected twist when he’s suddenly dumped by his husband. He then must begin anew, finding a new place to stay, a job and a new purpose in life. Through this process, he discovers the value of independence. Written by Giuseppe Paternò Raddusa, […]

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The Cold War depicts the Canadian history that you’ll never learn at school

posted Friday, May 13, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Theatre, Toronto

THE COLD WAR has the zeitgeist squarely in its sights.  It’s déjà vu all over again. Brought to you in the infamous black box, this stinging satire of Canadian history exposes the international back-room dealings of John Diefenbaker, Mackenzie King, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Nikolai Zabotin and Sam Steele. Meanwhile, returning war vet Tom Muffet readjusts […]

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Firestarter – Stephen King’s thriller gets its big screen debut

posted Friday, May 13, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Film

In a new adaptation of Stephen King’s classic thriller from the producers of The Invisible Man, a girl with extraordinary pyrokinetic powers fights to protect her family and herself from sinister forces that seek to capture and control her.  For more than a decade, parents Andy (Zac Efron; Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile; The […]

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