News by subject: ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT

With millions around the world set to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, CityNews announced its plans today for a six-hour live news special...

The rich culture and true coastal lifestyle of Richmond, British Columbia is on full display in the upcoming Season 8 finale of CTV's The Amazing Race Canada. The remaining four race teams will meet up in the vibrant, thriving city of Richmond,...

Today, Behr Paint Company, announces its 2023 Colour of the Year, Blank Canvas (DC-003), a hopeful and welcoming warm white that offers limitless design and décor possibilities. Meant to inspire feelings of tranquility and renewal, Blank Canvas is...

Canada's Got Talent, Citytv's most-viewed original series in over a decade, gears up for an all-new season, airing and streaming...

Explore a thrilling journey through the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth, an evolving world that shapes the lives of millions of animals, plants and humans. Premiering on Monday, September 26 at 9 pm ET on TVO, TVO Today, YouTube and smart TV...

Rivalry Corp. (the "Company" or "Rivalry") , an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, today announced that it has expanded its product...

The prize awarded to the web series Artitude was presented in Venice as part of the Film Festival. The Social World Film Festival jury's special plaque for the project created by Pomilio Blumm was received by Lorenzo Balbi, director of MAMbo (Museum...

In an official partnership with TIFF, two of Toronto's trendiest hot spots, Mademoiselle Raw Bar + Grill and MARBL Restaurant, are celebrating the Festival in a big way with exclusive events, speaker panels, and partnerships with some of the biggest...

After opening on September 1 to the Detroit public, the 'LoveITDetroit' exhibit-installation is now also accessible on the metaverse (www.loveitdetroit.com). Presented as a "celebration of Made in Italy in the United States", the...

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. ("Enthusiast Gaming" or the "Company") , an integrated gaming entertainment company, today announced a collaboration with Coinbase Global Inc. ("Coinbase") , one of the world's largest cryptocurrency platforms and a...

The TVO Today Short Doc Contest celebrates documentary filmmaking across Ontario. Industry professionals and first-time filmmakers alike are invited to share brief, compelling stories that showcase their voice, passion and creativity. The grand prize...

Westland Insurance is excited to announce that it has acquired Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc., one of the largest and most respected film and entertainment insurance brokers in North America. With this acquisition, Westland adds another key...

New York has returned to Italy 58 antiquities valued at nearly $19 million. The artifacts, illegally stolen from the Italian territory, were recovered thanks to the cooperation between the judicial authorities of New York and the Cultural Heritage...

The 2022-2023 school year has arrived! To help students, families and educators make the most of this year, TVO has updated, expanded and improved numerous resources from TVO Learn, TVOkids, TVO ILC and TVO Today. This includes a new TVO Mathify...

The Bragg Creek and Area Chamber of Commerce/Visit Bragg Creek is proud to announce the launch of our newest festival, ?Arts, Eats & Beats,' this September 16th-17th at the Bragg Creek town center. This family-friendly, free public event will...

TVOkids, the internationally celebrated children's media and digital learning organization, and Apartment 11 Productions, a leader in producing series that encourage kids to think big, are thrilled to announce the premiere of TVOkids Original Sunny's...

Grow Up Conference and Expo ("Grow Up") brings new experiences to the Niagara event which will provide educational and collaborative B2B events including unique sessions, networking opportunities, and more. Grow Up brings the cultivation industry...

The work of Tahltan-Tlingit master carver Dempsey Bob will soon be on display at Glenbow at The Edison's new exhibition Wolves: The Art of Dempsey Bob, opening September 10 and running until November 20, 2022. This exhibition offers an encounter with...

Azerion partners with ITV  Studios? Love Island to create a social experience in Hotel Hideaway, opening up opportunities for brands and players Amsterdam, NL - 29 August 2022 ? Azerion, the digital entertainment and media platform, has...

Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO), the Toronto Raptors and the City of Toronto are thrilled to unveil a brand new and revitalized basketball court at Woolner Park today, where youth and community members can once again gather and play together. This...

Digital Insight Games (DIG), a next-generation games studio founded by veterans behind some of industry's biggest franchises, today announced their first title, Cloud Castles. Set in a new fantasy universe from Jon Van Canegham, Hall of Fame creator...

RISE Dispensaries, a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. ("Green Thumb") , today announced that RISE Dispensaries will serve as a premier sponsor of HeadCount's Cannabis Voter Project, which aims to register...

On Thursday, August 25, Dairy Farmers of Ontario and the Toronto Raptors, with the support of the City of Toronto, will unveil a completely revitalized basketball court at Woolner Park in West Toronto, where youth and community members can once again...

Lifeist Wellness Inc. ("Lifeist" or the "Company") , a health-tech company that leverages advancements in science and technology to build breakthrough companies that transform human wellness, today announced that its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary...

LOVE Pharma , an international sexual health and wellness company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Doc Hygiene Pharmaceuticals Inc., which has a premium hygiene product line and brand for hygiene and sanitizing needs and a robust...

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. ("Enthusiast Gaming" or the "Company") , an integrated gaming entertainment company, is pleased to provide the following update on its senior management team and Board of Directors. REINFORCES MANAGEMENT TEAM WHILE...

The Vancouver Zion Mission Choir will be performing at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at 7:00pm on August 25th, 2022. It will be a concert to remember, with a cause to match! In partnership with the Coram Deo Foundation, a division of...

Jack.org and Born This Way Foundation met in Toronto to celebrate the Be There Certificate's positive impact on youth mental health since its launch in early March of this year. The meeting brought together staff and youth from both organizations,...

Following its two successful NFT projects to date, Automobili Lamborghini, in collaboration with NFT PROtm and INVNT.ATOMtm, has commenced a virtual journey that starts from the Moon, crosses Space and continues in iconic locations across the world....

We have just received notice that our final two volumes of "Time Gates" are being uploaded into the worldwide Ingram Sparks computer printing centre. The Palmetto Publishing Team has been excellent to work with. They were presented with more than 800...

As global airline and airport issues continue to plague the industry - from flight cancellations to lengthy delays to misplaced luggage - Canadian travellers are becoming increasingly stressed at the idea of taking a vacation in the face of  growing...

Today's feature company is Western Exploration , a Nevada-focused precious metals exploration company, has started the 2022 diamond drill program at its Aura gold-silver project. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by...

Shaw Communications Inc. today announced four Calgary-based artists and artist teams will create murals that celebrate Pride at the four corners of Central Memorial Park for the Shaw Pride Marches On art walk initiative kicking off Friday, August 12....

TVO's commitment to inspire learning that changes lives and enriches communities has come together in an exciting new digital project: The TVO.me Ontario Road Trip. Ontarians can now explore an interactive map filled with engaging documentaries,...

Eight months after announcing that it would build its first and very own Porsche Experience Centre (PEC), Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. officially broke ground on the project during a ceremony held yesterday in front of a group of more than 100 attendees...

On July 20, a group of 12 Art Battle Canada finalists took part in a live art competition held at the Liberty Grand Governor's Ballroom in Toronto. Each competing artist raced against the clock for audience votes on their canvas art, with both...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives will be celebrated in Darwin, Australia, from 2-7 August in an unmissable showcase of art, design and culture at Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) Foundation's series of iconic events. The Darwin...

D-BOX Technologies Inc. ("D-BOX" or the "Corporation") , a world leader in haptic and immersive entertainment, and the GIP Grand Prix de France ? Le Castellet ("Grand Prix de France"), are pleased to announce a unique collaboration for the Formula 1...

In its first year in the Ubisoft-run Rainbow 6 North American League, the men's team currently ranks 6th among the best teams in North America in the season's stage 2, with wins against top teamsThe women's team also turned in solid results,...

After the stop imposed by the pandemic, the Italy Run, now a classic for the New York runner community, is back in Central Park. Almost 6,000 runners (and many others were excluded after the tickets sold out) took part saturday morning in the 4-mile...

Ryan Kavanaugh's Proxima Media announced that internet personality and actor, Hannah Stocking has joined the cast of upcoming horror flick, SKILL HOUSE. The film stars social media phenomenon and TikTok star, Bryce Hall and features UFC veteran, BKFC...

The cannabis sector in North America continues to be dynamic as Licensed Producers seek efficiencies in productivity while maintaining a dedication to high quality to address tight margins.  Grow Up Conference, Expo and Awards brings the cultivation...

New data released today demonstrates the economic impact of Paramount Picture's SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 with over $41.32 million spent across British Columbia. The world's favourite blue hedgehog came back to B.C. to film the sequel to the 2020...

The highly anticipated Hagersville Rocks Music Festival will be returning to Heaslip Ford Amphitheater at Grant Kett Memorial Park. The festival will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and is scheduled to feature a...

Ryan Kavanaugh's Proxima Media is officially in production on SKILL HOUSE, the first installment in the R-rated horror film franchise starring social media phenomenon and TikTok star Bryce Hall. Since its spring announcement, CURTIS "50 Cent" JACKSON...

Taikuli Productions and Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) present the inspiring true story of Landis Sims, a 16-year-old competitive baseball player born without hands and feet. Landis: Just Watch Me is set to premiere on July 12, 2022 on Apple...

TVOkids, the internationally celebrated children's media and digital learning organization, has launched its summer 2022 lineup of new and returning series to help kids have fun while learning more about themselves and the world. Highlighted TVOkids...

GameOn Entertainment Technologies Inc. ("GameOn" or the "Company") , a leading game technology company partnered with the world's biggest IPs to launch, operate, and monetize web3 prediction and fantasy games, announces that it has obtained a...

Once again this year, the response to Simons' Fabrique 1840 Award has shown the vibrancy and momentum of Canadian creativity. The award aims to shine a light on the next generation of artisans and the wealth of talent across the country. This second...

The Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Canada virtual one-make series saw its last race of the season disputed at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. The third edition of the championship contested on iRacing welcomed two winners to the top step: Phil...