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JFL42 to feature Bill Burr, John Mulaney, Ali Wong, Tim and Eric

June 22, 2017

Get ready to laugh, Toronto. The sixth edition of JFL42--Toronto's comedy festival--returns this fall from September 21 to 30, and this year's headliners include Bill Burr, John Mulaney, Ali Wong, Tim and Eric, My Favorite Murder, and Tom Segura.

On the track: Father’s Day driving in the Ford Mustang GT & Focus RS

W. Andrew Powell

June 16, 2017

Gaming & Gadgets

What a perfect day for a drive. Ford invited me and my brother-in-law, Matthew, down to Toronto Motorsports Park on Wednesday to help celebrate Father's Day, and as part of the fun they arranged track time for us behind the wheel of the 2017 Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback and the Ford Focus RS.

Ford Flex in Parry Sound, Ontario | Canada 150

Nearly summer: On the road for Canada 150 with Ford, TV Upfronts, Raise the Caliber & ‘Orphan Black’

W. Andrew Powell

June 14, 2017

GATEKeeper's Blog

Summer is around the corner, I just got back from a Canada 150 road trip with Ford, and there are only 85 days until the Toronto International Film Festival. There is a lot going on, but the festival is front of mind since I'm prepping The GATE's Interview Lounge at TIFF, and my accreditation application came in Monday too.

Giveaway: Samsung Gear S3 Frontier for the Dad or Grad in your life

W. Andrew Powell

June 10, 2017

Contests & Giveaways

Father's Day is right around the corner, graduates are celebrating, and for the active guy in your life, or the dad who wants to be more active, we're giving away a Samsung Gear S3 Frontier to keep him connected and motivated.

Giveaway: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ on Blu-ray

W. Andrew Powell

June 6, 2017

Contests & Giveaways

The incredible live-action adaptation of Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast arrives today on Blu-ray, and The GATE is thrilled to give away three copies so you can bring the magical musical home.

Bambi Signature Collection Blu-ray Combo

Giveaway: Walt Disney’s ‘Bambi’ on Blu-ray

W. Andrew Powell

June 6, 2017

Contests & Giveaways

Bambi celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, and to commemorate the occasion Walt Disney released the iconic animated film on Blu-ray today. The GATE is pleased to have three copies to give away just for fans so they can watch it again, and share it with a whole new era of children.

It’s Tim Hortons Camp Day! Support a great cause for kids

W. Andrew Powell

May 31, 2017

Food & Style

Today is Tim Hortons Camp Day, and it's an opportunity for you to directly help kids across Canada have a life-changing camp experience.

Brenton Thwaites on Henry Turner and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’

W. Andrew Powell

May 29, 2017

Film

Brenton Thwaites has made an incredible career for himself already, and he hasn't turned 30 yet. After starring in The Giver, Maleficent, and Son of A Gun over the last few years, he's already worked with Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Ewan MacGregor, Alicia Vikander, Angelina Jolie, and Gerard Butler.

Ariadna Gutiérrez talks Lola in ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’ & her film dreams

W. Andrew Powell

May 24, 2017

Film

Columbian model-turned-actress Ariadna Gutiérrez had a dream come true when she was cast alongside Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage. For her first role on screen the former Miss Colombia was thrilled to take the step to the big screen, and to work with Diesel, who she described as an "incredible man".

TIFF's Festival Street: TIFF Ticket Packages

TIFF ticket packages on sale and key dates for 2017

W. Andrew Powell

May 24, 2017

Film, Toronto International Film Festival

The Toronto International Film Festival is just over three months away, and select TIFF members can start planning their adventures for September starting today with advanced purchases of TIFF ticket packages. Visa cardholders can purchase ticket packages starting on June 14, and open to the public as of June 21.

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