15 h. ago From ‘Hamnet’ to ‘Wicked’: The movies defining the Oscars race so far

So many movies have debuted over the past three weeks. So. So. So. Many. Movies. Back-to-back film festivals in Venice, Telluride, Colorado, and Toronto are where studios bring their biggest, most prestigious fall titles for splashy world premieres amid a gathering of international press. It can feel a little like being in an antigravity chamber […]

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39 h. ago Dwayne Johnson set aside self doubt for The Smashing Machine

After bulking up to portray legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson is slimming down to play a man who befriends a chicken in his next movie. Following his latest film’s buzzworthy premiere at the Venice Film Festival, Johnson, who has been earning raves as the lead in the upcoming sports […]

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43 h. 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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64 h. ago Vancouver Queer Film Festival: New documentary shines spotlight on queer disabled voices

A Place Where I Belong follows Connecting Queer Communities, a local program designed to connect people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to queer community

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3 d. ago Son film «Mille secrets mille dangers» présenté au Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec: Philippe Falardeau croit au cinéma en salle et... à Netflix

Le cinéaste présente «Mille secrets mille dangers», mercredi soir, lors de la soirée d’ouverture du Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec.

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Top Hollywood stars, directors sign pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions

NEW YORK — Some prominent Hollywood names are among the filmmakers and industry figures who’ve signed a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions — including festivals, broadcasters and production companies — that are “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people,” organizers said Tuesday. The group Film Workers for Palestine posted an open letter […]

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4 d. 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...

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Toronto festivalgoers share the most overrated and underrated things about TIFF

The Toronto International Film Festival is in full swing, celebrating 50 years of the star-studded cinema extravaganza.And with years of festivals under their belts, fans lining Festival Street in downtown Toronto didn't hold back when given a chance to weigh in on what's overrated and underrated about the festival in 2025.Some of the overrated things festivalgoers pointed to this year include celebrity watching — did someone say, "Celebrity culture is dead"? Eek! — popcorn not being free, and the typical grumbles about ticket resale prices. On the underrated side, people mentioned things like the freebies, the long lines (I can't imagine this being fun, but to each their own), the world premieres, and more. Everyone loves the energy and vibe of this time of year, and while one could argue that there's something at TIFF for everyone, others had some strong opinions about elements that don't live up to the hype.W...

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6 d. ago «Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery»: le crime ne paie pas, mais il fait rire

Le regain de popularité des films de «meurtre et mystère» se poursuit avec le dernier film de Rian Johnson.

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7 d. ago Venice Film Festival announces awards winners, including Benny Safdie for ’Smashing Machine’

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 82nd Venice Film Festival is coming to a close with an awards ceremony Saturday that has repeatedly turned to the war in Gaza. The prizes include nods for acting, directing and best picture, called the Golden Lion. The Alexander Payne-led jury named Chinese actor Xin Zhilei best actress for leading […]

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7 d. ago How romance and a road trip led to the purchase of the world’s oldest drive

OREFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In a romance and adventure worthy of the big screen, a Pennsylvania couple is preserving the past and forging a future as the owners of the world’s oldest operating drive-in movie theater. Lauren McChesney got more than admission to a double feature when she handed her ticket to Matt McClanahan at […]

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8 d. ago John Candy tribute's TIFF debut brings Canadian Hollywood royalty to Toronto

Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF, hosted the premiere of director Colin Hanks' John Candy: I Like Me on Thursday night, and Canadian big screen stars like Ryan Reynolds and Eugene Levy showed up to the occasion. This project is an ode to one of Canada's most beloved comedians, the late John Candy. Framed by eulogies from Candy's friends and former colleagues, Dan Aykroyd and Catherine O'Hara, the documentary blends archival footage with heartfelt reflections from stars like Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy, and Macaulay Culkin.The film revisits Candy's iconic performances while also exploring the struggles he faced with anxiety and fatphobia. Reynolds, the producer of the film, took to X in 2022 to announce the project to the world. It has finally come to fruition three years later.Director Colin Hanks debuts at the Toronto International Film Festival with his stirring documentary, John Candy: I Like Me, an ode to the belove...

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8 d. ago TIFF: pour Mark Carney, «les Canadiens ont puisé dans leur John Candy intérieur» pour contrer les menaces américaines

Le Festival international du film de Toronto s'est ouvert jeudi sur une note éminemment politique.

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8 d. ago Charli xcx attends TIFF red carpet in sheer outfit for 'Erupcja' premiere

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) saw a whole lotta glamour on the red carpet Thursday night with none other than Charli xcx stepping out in a little black sheer dress for the premiere of her big-screen debut, Erupcja. The 33-year-old 360 singer graced the Festival Street crowds ahead of the premiere of her debut acting project, an indie film described by the BBC as "a cagey little film that keeps you guessing." Charlie xcx's fashion choices added buzz around the film; it seems like she understood the assignment, opting for a minimalistic look with a sheer take on the classic pretty LBD.The accomplished musician-turned-movie star was joined by director and co-writer Peter Ohs, and co-stars and co-writers Jeremy O. Harris, Lena Gora, and Will Madden on the red carpet.Charli xcx was joined by the film's cast and crew as she walked the red carpet for her debut acting gig, Erupcja.Actor and s...

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9 d. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney takes stage at TIFF’s opening night, honours John Candy

Prime Minister Mark Carney called the Toronto International Film Festival “a testament to part of what makes Canada unique” as he helped kick off its 50th edition on Thursday. Carney took the stage to applause ahead of the screening of opening-night film John Candy: I Like Me, a documentary celebrating the late Canadian comedian. He […]

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9 d. ago ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ trailer — Canadian actor’s life explored in documentary

The doc is kicking off the 50th Toronto International Film Festival with its world premiere.

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9 d. ago Varcoe: Big dreams and more Dreamliners fuel WestJet's plans to expand global air travel from Calgary

'No question about it, the 787 order leaps off the page ... It just opens up more international destinations, quite likely focused on Calgary,' said aviation analyst Rick Erickson

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1 week ago What to see at the Toronto International Film Festival, which turns 50 this year

TIFF gets its own star on Canada's Walk of Fame, and more than 700 live stars will show up to celebrate the movies

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