40 h. ago Massive fireworks show to light up Toronto skies for major festival next week

Toronto is gearing up for a huge celebration as Diwali - Festival of Lights returns to the city, complete with ethnic bites, a diverse lineup of vendors and artists, and, of course, an enormous fireworks display. This year, attendees can expect over 1,000 artists — both local and international — to grace the stage with live dance shows and musical performances. Although the international appearances are still under wraps, last year the festival featured Mumbai Troupers and Bollywood actor Omi Vaidya. So, if these appearances are anything to go by, then this year's special guests should be something to look forward to.Of course, a Diwali event also means an abundance of South Asian food. Street food vendors, such as Toronto Tikki Co. and Uncle Omelet, as well as fusion food vendors like Fukrey Indian Bistro and Streetside Munchies, will set up shop at this two-day festival.    View this post on Instagram     ...

Events

58 h. ago Brownstein: Director was startled by 'global reaction' to his film about Oct. 7 rescue mission

Montreal native Barry Avrich's The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, in theatres Friday, has been embroiled in controversy since it first launched at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Culture

3 d. ago VIFF Live 2025: Loscil’s wildfire soundscapes, Mad Professor's dub, and a bloody countess

Combining music and visuals, the VIFF Live series will complement the Vancouver International Film Festival’s programming

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3 d. ago Vancouver International Film Festival: Don't know what to see? Here are 10 good choices

This year's VIFF lineup offers 170 feature films. Here are 10 that make great additions to your viewing list.

Society

1 week ago Taiwanese Cinema Garners Global Recognition at Major International Film Festivals

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese cinema is shining brilliantly on international stages in the second half of the year, with screenings at film festivals across Europe and North America showcasing a diverse range of works and underscoring the growing prominence of Taiwanese filmmakers worldwide. At the 78th Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland, the animated short […]

Society

1 week ago 6 personnalités québécoises à voir au Festival international de la littérature

Voici six des nombreuses personnalités folles de littérature qui monteront sur scène pendant le Festival de la littérature à partir du 24 septembre.

Society

1 week ago The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival kicked off in Fuzhou, Fujian

FUZHOU, China, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On the evening of September 22, the launch ceremony of the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival, co-hosted by China Media Group, Fujian Provincial People’s Government, and Shaanxi Provincial People’s Government, was held in Fuzhou, Fujian. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on […]

Society

1 week ago B.C. filmmaker revives the voice of a forgotten Canadian jazz singer in a new doc

Have You Heard Judy Singh? will premiere locally at this year’s International South Asian Film Festival, running Sept. 25—28 in Surrey and Burnaby

Culture

1 week ago Bif Naked tells all then rocks out at Edmonton International Film Fest

The Canadian rocker's retrospective documentary was filmed partly at Edmonton's Starlite Room

Society

1 week ago «Le sang et la boue»: les Congolais paient le prix fort de l’extraction du coltan

Le documentaire «Le sang et la boue» sera présenté samedi au Festival international du film black de Montréal.

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1 week ago 5 films à voir au Festival International du Film Black de Montréal

Plus de 70 films mettant en valeur la réalité des Noirs de partout dans le monde sont au programme.

Society

1 week ago Opening Ceremony of the 12th China Jiaozuo International Taijiquan Competition and the 2025 Yuntai Mountain Tourism Festival Held in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province

The 12th China Jiaozuo International Taijiquan Competition and the 2025 Yuntai Mountain Tourism Festival Organizing Committee JIAOZUO, China, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On September 15th, the opening ceremony of the 12th China Jiaozuo International Taijiquan Competition and the 2025 Yuntai Mountain Tourism Festival was held in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. With the theme […]

Society

2 w. ago Le Festival international du film black de Montréal présente 70 films cette semaine

L’événement aura lieu du 24 au 28 septembre.

Society

2 w. ago «C'est un film politique et ça a à voir avec notre tribalisme actuel»: Leonardo DiCaprio sur son film «Une bataille après l’autre»

Paul Thomas Anderson revient dans les salles avec une satire politique mettant en vedette Leonardo DiCaprio et Benicio del Toro.

Politics

2 w. ago CIFF: Calgary dramedy about dysfunctional family to premiere at Calgary International Film Festival

While it could be argued that getting any independent film made in Canada is a miracle, the development and survival of the Calgary-shot indie dramedy Do Us Part seemed to rely on a series of serendipitous meetups. Initially, the project was never meant for the screen. It was being workshopped by Calgary’s Downstage Theatre. Penned […]

Society

2 w. ago Ryan Reynolds confronted journalist who insulted John Candy’s weight

As he and director Colin Hanks were putting together their upcoming career-spanning documentary on the late comedian John Candy, producer Ryan Reynolds says he discovered archival footage of journalists who said mean things about the actor’s weight. Reynolds made the revelation during an onstage conversation at the recently-wrapped Toronto International Film Festival as he discussed […]

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3 w. ago Photographer captures most Toronto moment as pigeon takes over TIFF red carpet

Among all of the famous faces in town for the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one unlikely character has managed to completely steal the show on at least one of the distinguished event's red carpets: a local pigeon.Though not the official animal mascots of the city, our common pigeons come in close second, regularly and belovedly anthropomorphized as they tactfully ride our transit, steal our food, and befriend their fellow residents (or even serve as pets).Unfortunately, they're often misrepresented and misunderstood, considered by some to be little more than dirty pests. But one member of the Columbidae family took it upon themselves to buck that reputation this week and try their hand at the high life at a posh, star-studded premiere.If you've been following this year's TIFF happenings on social media, you may have seen the speck...

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3 w. ago James McAvoy gets sucker punched at local Toronto bar during TIFF

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is all about glitzy red carpets, celebrity appearances and, of course, the latest and greatest in cinema.And while the most recent headline-worthy happening out of the annual 11-day fete does involve a famous person, it is not exactly in line with the glamour that the esteemed event usually brings to mind.James McAvoy, who is here for the world premiere of his new flick, California Schemin', decided, like many other big names who are in the city this week, to head out and enjoy some of the local nightlife.Unfortunately, what was intended to be a low-key Monday evening at divey King Street pool hall Charlotte's Room didn't go as planned — in fact, it went quite awry, although the actor-turned-director apparently handled it with grace.As People first reported, a thoroughly intoxicated patron who was not a part of McAvoy's group randomly attacked the Split st...

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3 w. ago Dwayne Johnson worked out at Toronto gym and staff were starstruck

Staff at a local Toronto gym were delighted by a surprise appearance from wrestling-turned-movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.Johnson, who is in town for the Toronto International Film Festival and promoting Benny Safdie's new film, The Smashing Machine, maintained his intense workout regimen at local fitness establishment Fit Squad Training Gym on Peter Street.Gym staff were clearly overjoyed by their encounter with one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, crowding around to snap photos with the 53-year-old.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Fit Squad Training Gym (@fitsquad_training)In the caption of an Instagram carousel of photos showing Johnson posing with staff, Fit Squad wrote, "When someone like The Rock chooses to train here, it's a pretty surreal reminder of what we're building."Aldo Frixione, co-owner of Fit Squad, was on-site d...

Politics

3 w. ago Here are the Toronto hot spots celebrities have been spotted at during TIFF 2025

TIFF 2025 hit the streets of Toronto with a bang this weekend, and here are the restaurants that the stars have been flocking to.Parties, press junkets and fly-by spottings have been the name of the game for Toronto since the Toronto International Film Festival's 50th anniversary season officially kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 4.While most folks are more focused on what the stars are doing on the silver screen, we want to know where they're eating, and we're sure we're not the only ones.That's why we've compiled a list of the Toronto bars and restaurants that have proven most popular among this year's crop of A-listers so far this season, so that you, too, can eat and drink like you just walked the red carpet.VinnyThe TIFF Lightbox might be the official heart of the film festival, but if we could name a second runner-up, it would be Vinny, the recently opened vinyl bar at 480 King St. W.One of the latest in Toronto hospitality super group INK En...

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