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Hot Docs at Home – documentary festival partners with CBC to bring screenings online

posted Tuesday, April 14, 2020

by: in Film, Toronto

Following the postponement of the 2020 Hot Docs Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a selection of exclusive first-run feature documentaries that would have debuted at the Festival will now premiere on CBC, the free CBC Gem streaming service and documentary Channel each Thursday, and has started April 16, with some of the films and schedule details below. CBC and Hot […]

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TO Live presents Living Rooms

posted Saturday, April 11, 2020

by: in Music, Online Events, Queer, Toronto

While TO Live’s doors remain closed great art continues to stimulate, inspire, and build connections. Living Rooms provides a platform for Toronto local artists to celebrate the neighbourhood they live in and promote their work. TO Live’s curatorial, educational and content teams are currently working together virtually to bring digital experiences to  online members, supporters […]

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Elton John AIDS Foundation launches million dollar COVID-19 emergency fund

posted Wednesday, April 8, 2020

by: in Activism, Celebrity, Queer

Sir Elton John has announced that his charity, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is launching a $1-million COVID-19 emergency fund. “For almost 30 years, my foundation has prioritized the most vulnerable people to HIV to end the AIDS epidemic, and we’re committed to this during the COVID-19 crisis too,” he stated. “Distributing medicines, testing and […]

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American Nurse – the film we all need to watch now…for free!

posted Wednesday, April 8, 2020

by: in Film

At no time in recent history has the vital role of nurses everywhere been so clear. To honour nurses on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, Kino Lorber is offering a free streaming re-release of the acclaimed documentary, The America Nurse. The documentary highlights the lives of five American nurses from diverse specialties, bringing […]

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Stratford Festival 2020 – new theatre, and new productions

posted Saturday, April 4, 2020

by: in Theatre

After a Members advance sale so busy it prompted the early extension of two productions, tickets for the Stratford Festival’s groundbreaking new 2020 season go on sale to the public today. This season is one of the biggest ever and includes the much-anticipated opening of the new Tom Patterson Theatre. With the $100-million fundraising goal […]

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Prides come together to organize ‘Global Pride’ amid COVID-19 cancellations

posted Wednesday, April 1, 2020

by: in Activism, COVID-19, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Montreal, Music, New York City, Pride, Queer, Toronto

With the uncertainty of when the coronavirus/COVID-19 will be under control, or a vaccine will be available, the majority of Pride organizations around the world have been announcing either the cancellation or postponement of their summer events, including Pride Toronto who made the announcement this week. Pride organizations around the world have come together to […]

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Quibi – streaming service for mobile devices launching April 6

posted Monday, March 30, 2020

by: in Film

It may not seem like the best time to launch a business enterprise, unless of course it’s a new streaming device that people could use during self-isolation and lock downs.  Quibi unveiled that it will launch with 50 shows, including Survive, Most Dangerous Game, Thanks A Million, Chrissy’s Court, Murder House Flip, Last Night’s Late […]

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“The Invisible Man” tops VOD charts; will more postponed blockbusters follow suit?

posted Thursday, March 26, 2020

by: in Art, Celebrity, Entertaining, Film, Toronto

Actress Elisabeth Moss is no stranger to streaming services – her hit dystopian Hulu original television series “A Handmaid’s Tale” (filmed entirely in Toronto) is one of the most popular series of the past five years, but while making the transition from TV-to-movie star,  Moss has run into some unfortunate circumstances. After making a splash […]

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Green Living Show – March 13 to 15, 2020 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, March 10, 2020

by: in Activism, Events, Featured Events, Toronto

The Green Living Show, Canada’s largest consumer show dedicated to simple solutions for leading a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, is returning for its 14th edition. Over the course of the three-day family-friendly event, guests will have the opportunity to experience insightful activations and hands-on learning zones, attend a speaker series with renowned thought leaders, nosh on […]

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Schitt’s Creek: The Farewell Tour – on stage at Casino Rama June 27, 2020

posted Thursday, March 5, 2020

by: in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

One of Canada’s most loved television sitcom comedy series is coming to an end. However, there’s a chance to bid farewell to cast members in person this summer. Join Schitt’s Creek cast members, including show creators, Eugene & Daniel Levy, along with fellow cast members, Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, and Noah Reid. The live, interactive […]

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