HBO to Debut I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE, Starring Mark Ruffalo on April 27
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Mar 2, 2020
From acclaimed writer and director Derek Cianfrance (“Blue Valentine,” “The Place Beyond the Pines”) comes I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE, a six-part limited drama series debuting this April, starring Mark Ruffalo (Emmy® winner for HBO's “The Normal Heart”), who also serves as an executive producer, as identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in a family saga that follows their parallel lives in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness. The series, set in the fictional town of Three Rivers, Connecticut, shows Dominick and Thomas at different stages in their lives, beginning in their present in the early 1990s with both brothers approaching middle-age, filled in with Dominick's flashbacks to their young adulthood and childhood.
Theatre Passe Muraille And Native Earth Performing Arts Present The Manidoons Collective Production BUG
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 28, 2020
A timely reflection on the cycles of abuse and addiction of Indigenous women in contemporary Canada, Theatre Passe Muraille, and Native Earth Performing Arts present the manidoons collective production and four-time Dora nominated bug. Created and performed by Yolanda Bonnell, and directed by Cole Alvis, this timely and moving solo production is onstage February 7 to February 22, 2020 at the Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace Theatre.
HBO to Debut the Limited Series I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE in April
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 15, 2020
HBO From acclaimed writer and director Derek Cianfrance (“Blue Valentine,” “The Place Beyond the Pines”) comes I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE, a six-part limited drama series debuting this April, starring Mark Ruffalo (Emmy® winner for HBO's “The Normal Heart”), who also serves as an executive producer, as identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in a family saga that follows their parallel lives in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness. The series shows Dominick and Thomas at different stages in their lives, beginning in their present with both brothers approaching middle-age, filled in with Dominick's flashbacks to their young adulthood.
TOGO on Disney Plus Celebrates Upcoming Debut
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Dec 9, 2019
The Cinema Society hosted a special screening tonight of Disney+'s “Togo”—the untold true story that takes you across the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for an exhilarating and uplifting adventure that tests the strength, courage and determination of one man and his lead sled dog, Togo. Attending the screening were Willem Dafoe, who portrays Leonhard Seppala in the film, and Julianne Nicholson, who plays Seppala's wife Constance. Also in attendance were director Ericson Core, producer Kim Zubick and writer Tom Flynn, as well as celebrity guests. “Togo” premieres on Dec. 20, 2019, streaming only on Disney+.
VIDEO: Willem Dafoe Stars in the Trailer for TOGO on Disney+
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Dec 4, 2019
Disney+ has released the first trailer for its upcoming film Togo. Starring Willem Dafoe and Julianne Nicholson, “Togo” is the untold true story set in the winter of 1925 that treks across the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for an exhilarating and uplifting adventure that will test the strength, courage and determination of one man, Leonhard Seppala, and his lead sled dog, Togo.
The Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society Welcomes Tom Jackson
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 19, 2019
The Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society is excited to announce Tom Jackson, one of Canada's most influential and distinguished actors, musicians and activists, as the company's ambassador, creative collaborator and producer, as they head into the first production in the 2019-2020 season.
Disney Plus Announces Six New Titles and Showcases Exciting Slate of Highly Anticipated Original Series and Films at D23 Expo 2019
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Aug 23, 2019
This afternoon, Disney+ made its D23 Expo debut with its first-ever showcase presentation, announcing six new series in development and revealing key details about the highly anticipated streaming service to an enthusiastic audience at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim. The event showcased the sweeping array of talent with in-person and video appearances from the stars of Disney+'s slate of originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic and included sneak peeks, trailer premieres, and exclusive news about the service and its upcoming projects. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown, who stars in the Disney+ original film “Lady and the Tramp,” hosted the lively presentation, welcoming Kevin Mayer, chairman, Direct-to-Consumer & International, to the stage to kick off the show.
Shannon Litzenberger Contemporary Dance Presents WORLD AFTER DARK
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 9, 2019
Shannon Litzenberger Contemporary Dance, in partnership with Harbourfront Centre, presents the World Premiere of WORLD AFTER DARK, reclaiming the night - a metaphor for the sensual, the embodied and the feminine. WORLD AFTER DARK is directed and choreographed by Shannon Litzenberger, featuring lead performances by renowned Canadian dance artists Louis Laberge-Coté and Linnea Swan and an outstanding ensemble of performers
VIDEO: TRUE DETECTIVE Returns on January 13
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Dec 12, 2018
1980: Will and Julie Purcell, the children of feuding parents Tom and Lucy Purcell, go missing a week after Halloween in West Finger, Ark.
VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Talks WOMAN WALKS AHEAD and Her Love of Shakespeare on TODAY
by Macon Prickett
- Jun 26, 2018
Two-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain spoke with TODAY's Hoda Kotb about how she spoke up on behalf of fellow actress Octavia Spencer to help her get five times her pay for an upcoming film they're in together. “I assumed a woman like Octavia Spencer would be compensated fairly for the work she's done, for the awards she's received,” said Chastain, whose latest movie, “Woman Walks Ahead,” hits theaters this week. Check out the clip below!
DanceWorks Presents Yvonne Ng's Tiger Princess Dance Projects, IN SEARCH OF THE HOLY CHOP SUEY And ZHONG XIN, 11/24-11/26
by Molly Tracy
- Oct 20, 2016
DanceWorks, Toronto's longest running contemporary dance series, proudly presents Toronto's tiger princess dance projects(tpdp) with an evening of two world premieres, each exploring identity in different ways. Choreographed by acclaimed tpdp artistic director Yvonne Ng, her solo In Search of the Holy Chop Suey and her work for a trio, Zhong Xin, run as a compelling double bill Thursday, November 24 through Saturday, November 26 at 8pm at Harbourfront Centre Theatre as part of the NextSteps series. Tickets are now on sale.
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