4 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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6 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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6 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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1 week 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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1 week ago TIFF 2025: The 30 most anticipated movies at this year’s Toronto Film Fest

Country's most prestigious film fest celebrates 50th anniversary

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1 week ago Venice heralds Hitchcock heroine Novak with lifetime achievement award

Venice (AFP) — The Venice Film Festival celebrated Hollywood actress Kim Novak on Monday, bestowing a lifetime achievement award to the reluctant star and platinum blonde heroine of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo”, now 92. Novak received a standing ovation and extended applause when handed her Golden Lion award from Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, ahead of […]

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2 w. ago TIFF tickets are being resold for outrageous prices and Toronto fans are fed up

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the city's biggest film event of the year, is almost here, but instead of celebrating world premieres and celebrity sightings — as well as the beloved concessions treats — many locals are once again fuming over how impossible it's becoming to get tickets at a reasonable price.The 2025 edition of TIFF, running from September 4 to 14, is once again being hindered by scalpers, as tickets scooped up en masse by resellers are being sold for exponentially high prices online.On Reddit, longtime festivalgoers say the scalping frenzy is ruining TIFF for regular people.One frustrated commenter wrote, "Resale tickets add no value to the festival. Only making it more inaccessible." While another chimed in, "I've had to resell some of my tickets … only for face value. Anyone else who looks to make a profit is a douchebag."But profit is exactly what resellers are after. Users reported spo...

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2 w. ago Toronto Star Unveils Commemorative Magazine, Iconic Photo Exhibition and VIP events to celebrate TIFF’s 50th Festival

Exclusive features, archives and interviews, plus a stunning photo exhibit from celebrity photographer George Pimentel, mark five decades of cinematic history TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) prepares to celebrate its landmark 50th edition, the Toronto Star today announced an unprecedented celebration of the Festival’s legacy with […]

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2 w. ago I saw Oasis in Toronto in 2025 to revisit my '90s youth and here's how that went

Britpop legends Oasis launched the start of their reunion tour's North American leg in Toronto to a sellout crowd on Sunday night.The packed show at Rogers Stadium marked the first of a highly anticipated two-night run — the rock legends' first visit to the city since 2008, after which they broke up and started a feud that lasted 16 years.As someone with fond childhood memories of the 1990s, when Oasis regularly topped the charts and were inescapable on radio airwaves worldwide, I jumped at the opportunity to see a band that could, perhaps, jolt me back to a time long gone.But Oasis is more than just a nostalgia act. Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are known for their constant infighting, violent confrontations with the media, and also, I should probably mention, producing two (and arguably three if you're looking for a hot take) of the greatest albums of the '90s.The band is a story of a sleeper, genre-defining success that, high on hubris, track suits, ...

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2 w. ago Oasis fans don’t look back in anger, despite some rain, as reunion tour arrives in Toronto

Oasis Sunday night Rogers Stadium RATING: ***1/2 (3.5 out of four) ***** It was a ‘90s Brit-pop dream that finally became a reality for Oasis fans in Toronto. So what if it was a little soggy? (More on the downpour of rain later.) The thrilling moment that many of the Oasis faithful never thought would […]

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3 w. ago ‘Stand By Me’ stars to celebrate film’s 40th anniversary with reunion tour

Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Wil Wheaton will hit the road later this year to celebrate filming Stand By Me four decades ago. The trio will screen the coming-of-age drama and host a live Q&A in Concord, N.H., and Red Bank, N.J. in December. They hope to add more dates in the new year. There […]

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3 w. ago Oasis star Noel Gallagher piles praise on ‘amazing’ brother Liam

LONDON — Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher has described performing again with his brother Liam as “great,” confounding sceptics who feared a fresh sibling bust-up could scupper their reunion tour. Noel piled praise on his brother, calling him “amazing” and adding that he had forgotten how “funny” he was. “Liam’s smashing it. I’m proud of him,” […]

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