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Full list of stars, filmmakers attending TIFF 2010

Full list of stars, filmmakers attending TIFF 2010

By W. Andrew Powell • Aug 24th, 2010 • Category: News, Toronto International Film Festival

It’s that time of year again. The 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, has revealed the full list of actors, stars, celebrities, and filmmakers expected at this year’s event, and once again it includes some of the biggest names in the world.



William Shatner, Stan Lee expected at 16th Fan Expo in Toronto

William Shatner, Stan Lee expected at 16th Fan Expo in Toronto

By W. Andrew Powell • Aug 12th, 2010 • Category: News

Take a deep breath and try not to freak out, but in two weeks Toronto is going to play host to some of the people who make geek dreams come true.



Bungie and Microsoft debut fresh ‘Halo: Reach’ campaign trailer

Bungie and Microsoft debut fresh ‘Halo: Reach’ campaign trailer

By W. Andrew Powell • Aug 2nd, 2010 • Category: Games & Electronics

Bungie and Microsoft released a brand new gameplay trailer for their latest Xbox 360 franchise title, Halo: Reach, which is headed for store shelves on September 14 in North America.



Latest ‘Tron: Legacy’ trailer debuts following Comic-Con panel

Latest ‘Tron: Legacy’ trailer debuts following Comic-Con panel

By W. Andrew Powell • Jul 22nd, 2010 • Category: Movies & DVDs

A chill-inducing new trailer for Disney’s Tron: Legacy debuted today following a session at the San Diego Comic-Con where fans had a chance to hear the film’s stars speak about the upcoming film.



‘Score: A Hockey Musical’ named opening film for TIFF 2010

‘Score: A Hockey Musical’ named opening film for TIFF 2010

By W. Andrew Powell • Jul 19th, 2010 • Category: Theatre & Events, Toronto International Film Festival

Canada may have an unhealthy record with the Stanley Cup over the past few decades, but hockey dreams are at least coming true for the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.

During a special press conference at the Hockey Hall of Fame last week, TIFF CEO and director Piers Handling and co-director Cameron Bailey announced that Michael McGowan‘s Score: A Hockey Musical will make its world premier as the opening night gala film for this year’s 35th annual festival.



Gallery: ‘Inception’

Gallery: ‘Inception’

By W. Andrew Powell • Jul 16th, 2010 • Category: Movies & DVDs

Christopher Nolan‘s Inception opens in theatres and IMAX today and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, and Michael Caine.



Ticket packages on sale for TIFF 2010

Ticket packages on sale for TIFF 2010

By W. Andrew Powell • Jul 6th, 2010 • Category: Theatre & Events, Toronto International Film Festival

The 35th Toronto International Film Festival is just a few weeks away, and as of yesterday, ticket packages are now on sale for Visa cardholders.



‘Forbidden Science’ brings sexy to Space

‘Forbidden Science’ brings sexy to Space

By W. Andrew Powell • Jul 4th, 2010 • Category: News

Science fiction gets sexy this week as Space debuts their latest summer series, Forbidden Science on Friday, July 9 at 11:30 PM (ET).



Justin Bieber, Hedley top 2010 MMVAs

Justin Bieber, Hedley top 2010 MMVAs

By W. Andrew Powell • Jun 21st, 2010 • Category: Festivals & Events, Theatre & Events

Toronto fans were reduced to screaming throngs tonight as the annual MuchMusic Video Awards brought together some of the biggest names in music for a gigantic block party that shut down the corner of Queen and John streets in downtown Toronto.



Miley Cyrus co-hosts the 2010 MMVAs

Miley Cyrus co-hosts the 2010 MMVAs

By W. Andrew Powell • Jun 20th, 2010 • Category: Festivals & Events, Theatre & Events

In just a few hours, downtown Toronto will once again host one of the year’s biggest music parties: the 2010 MuchMusic Video Awards.