Blue Origin launched its 11th crewed mission on Monday with a star-studded, all-female team onboard. The six women included pop star Katy Perry and veteran journalist Gayle King, marking a major moment in space tourism. The company’s New Shepard rocket lifted off from West Texas around 9:30 a.m. ET and completed its brief suborbital flight, landing safely back on Earth …
Rapunzel, The Musical Theater Terra
Brampton – A classic tale of the Brothers Grimm! A long, long time ago there was a witch who took a young girl from her mother. The witch called the girl Rapunzel and locked her up high in a tower in the middle of the woods where she lived all alone. Until one day, a Prince appears … Theater Terra is …
FLEETWOOD MAC MANIA
Brampton – Presented by: Time Warp Promotions, Fleetwood Mac Mania is a stunning visual and musical tribute to one of the most iconic and successful bands of of our time. The harmonies, instrumentation and on-stage chemistry has impressed and captivated audiences from coast-to-coast. Fleetwood Mac Mania has earned the reputation of being the most authentic sounding Fleetwood Mac tribute band in North …
Centre Stage Final Performance
Bramptron – Join us for the CENTRE STAGE 2025 Final Performance featuring Brampton’s rising stars! Celebrate incredible talent in this heartwarming and inspiring presentation. CENTRE STAGE is generously supported by Brampton On Stage donors. Without their enthusiastic support for arts education and access for youth in our community, this free professional development training program and performance would not be possible. …
Will Sushmita Sen Act in a Pakistani Film? Actress Breaks Silence
Veteran and versatile Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen has spoken not only about the return of Pakistani artists to Bollywood but also about the possibility of working in the Pakistani film industry. According to Indian media reports, following actors Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, Sushmita Sen has now also supported the return of Pakistani artists to Bollywood. In a brief interview, …
Am I skinniest person you have seen?
WARNING: This film contains imagery of anorexia and eating disorders that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Eisha and Seema were more than sisters, they were soul mates; and one summer, a joint diet offers them a shared sense of purpose. But their carefree project would take a dark turn, pushing Eisha to the very brink …
In April, nfb.ca celebrates culture, mark National Canadian Film Day
Montreal – April 16 is National Canadian Film Day. Of course, nfb.ca is all about Canadian films all the time, streaming free of charge. Throughout the month of April, viewers can explore three new documentaries on hard-hitting subjects, all made by women directors. In Am I the skinniest person you’ve ever seen?, director Eisha Marjara tackles her personal battle with anorexia. Seguridad, by Tamara Segura, sees the director …
World premiere of Vancouver director Lyana Patrick’s feature
Vancouver – Stellat’en First Nation filmmaker Lyana Patrick’s feature doc Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again will be making its world premiere in her home base of Vancouver in the DOXA Documentary Film Festival’s Justice Forum. A Lantern Films/Experimental Forest Films/National Film Board of Canada (NFB) co-production, Nechako will be presented at the VIFF Centre (1181 Seymour Street) on Saturday, May 3, at 5 p.m., followed by a panel discussion with the director and …
Brampton showcases homegrown stories
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton proudly celebrates National Canadian Film Day on April 16 with two exciting events showcasing the creativity, talent, and cultural impact of Brampton’s film and media community. Since its launch in 2014, this annual celebration has highlighted the diverse stories and cinematic achievements that shape Canada’s identity. This year, Brampton marks the occasion with the …
Virginia Tangvald’s Ghosts of the Sea opens in Quebec theatres
Montreal – Virginia Tangvald’s documentary Les enfants du large (Ghosts of the Sea), a family investigation shot all over the world, opens in Quebec theatres on May 9. The theatrical release will follow the film’s festival tour, first in Quebec and then in Toronto at the prestigious Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, in the Canadian Spectrum Competition. The filmmaker will be attending several screenings of her documentary on the tour. …