News by subject: ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT

After sixteen years as the steward of the world's largest upscale dating platform, Brandon Wade is stepping down as CEO of Seeking.com and Reflex Media, effective immediately. Wade has tapped current COO/CTO Ruben Buell to take the helm and move the...

Amcomri Entertainment Inc. ("Amcomri" or the "Company") (NEO: AMEN) announced today that the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Amcomri Productions Limited and Abacus Media Rights Limited, has acquired the library assets and associated...

The winners of the ninth annual United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition were announced today during the United Nations World Oceans Day (UNWOD) 2022 event at the UN Headquarters in New York. The free competition, which launched this past...

ARHT Media Inc. ("ARHT Media" or "ARHT" or the "Company") [TSXV:ART], the global leader in the development, production and distribution of high-quality and low-latency hologram and digital content, announced today that it will be working with the...

On Wednesday 8 June, the United Nations will host its annual World Oceans Day celebration with the 2022 theme Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean. Produced by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal...

? TV's biggest nights of the week return to Citytv with reality juggernaut Bachelor in Paradise on Monday and Tuesday; Chicago (Med, Fire, P.D.) on Wednesday; Law & Order (Law & Order, Special Victims Unit, Organized Crime) on Thursday; Hockey Night...

Today, in partnership with eight Canadian charities and small businesses, Rogers Sports & Media announces the next chapter of its inclusion and diversity initiative, All IN, which is grounded in helping build a more inclusive company,...

D'Addario, the world's premier guitar string maker, is proud to announce the inaugural celebration of #WorldStringChangeDay on Monday, June 6, 2022. As the world leader in guitar string innovation and quality, D'Addario is inviting musicians...

After a long pandemic the foodservice and hospitality event of the year was able to make the ultimate comeback, offering the best of an in-person and virtual experience to attendees with its new hybrid format. The RC Show, which ran from May 9 to 11...

What is the state of Ontario's democracy? Join five former Ontario premiers and The Agenda host Steve Paikin live to address this question and consider what we may expect from the province's 43rd parliament. The first event in a series of TVO Today...

The O'Cannabiz International Conference, Awards and Expo,  the leading industry event to showcase and promote cannabis brands, is now open for registration. After an 18-month hiatus, the annual event will run between June 1-3 at the International...

This summer, bask in the warm glow of Hong Kong's dazzling arts and culture scene ? wherever you are in the world. Riding on the staging of international art and cultural events, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is launching an 'Arts in Hong Kong'...

A windfall of colour, creativity and community is back as Culture Days announces registration for the 2022 season is now open! Culture Days is a three-week celebration of free arts and culture activities, events, workshops, and more, from September...

Being the first Black woman to own a cannabis dispensary in the U.S. is not exactly an honour as far as Wanda James is concerned. To her, it merely underscores that the industry is 98% white-owned. "Things like ?first' and ?only' just motivate me...

The idea behind it is that of an Italian-style 'street party': a 5-kilometre mini-marathon open to all, "to gather around June 2 and our flag all the communities in the area." In an interview with LaPresse, Silvia Chiave, Consul General of Italy in...

On the evening of Thursday May 19th, Edenshaw Developments, a prominent Canadian condominium developer, unveiled a custom windscreen by internationally lauded Haida artist, and master carver, James Hart, at TANU Condos, in Port Credit. The windscreen...

A monumental artwork by renowned Indigenous artist, Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun (Coast Salish name, Lets'lo:tseltun) intended to mark Canada's inaugural National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, will be offered at auction this month. All proceeds from...

EV Technology Group Ltd. (the "Company" or "EV Technology Group") (NEO: EVTG, DE: B96A) announces today that its wholly owned subsidiary MOKE France SAS ("MOKE France"), will collaborate with renowned French artist, Quentin Monge. To mark the...

Azerion launches a content partnership to provide fans of L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.tm, Rainbow Hightm and Na! Na! Na! Surprisetm the perfect combination of brand immersion and entertainment Amsterdam, 19 of May 2022 ? Azerion, the...

Can Ontario's small towns survive big industrial, social and cultural changes? The new TVO Original series Crossroads: Beyond Boom & Bust explores stories of six small towns across Ontario confronting this question. Communities everywhere will...

In honour of International Museum Day (May 18th) and May is Museum Month, the Ontario Museum Association (OMA) encourages Ontarians to visit the 700 museums, galleries and heritage sites across the province and in their communities. With this year's...

The new TVO Original podcast The Art of Sovereignty profiles eight First Nations artists who were integral to the creation of the Indigenous contemporary art movement in Canada and brought Indigenous stories back to the forefront after generations of...

React Gaming Group Inc. ("React Gaming" or the "Corporation") (TSXV: RGG, OTCMKTS:...

The O'Cannabiz International Conference, Awards and Expo is only a few weeks away, happening June 1-3 at the International Center in Toronto. Attendees are preparing for three full-days of forward thinking panels, unmatched networking opportunities,...

Bow Valley College is announcing that it has received $4.6-million from the Government of Alberta to add significantly more seats for six of its programs. These 426 seats will allow the College to support learners in their pathway to employment in...

VistaJet announces its global partnership with Frieze Art Fairs New York, May 16, 2022: Ahead of the upcoming 2022 edition of Frieze New York, VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, announces its new global...

Last night in Ottawa, the 2022 Indspire Awards recipients were announced during a special in-person celebration of Indigenous achievement. After two years of reduced contact with friends and community, the Awards brought together Indigenous...

NetworkNewsAudio ? Golden Matrix Group Inc. announces the availability of a broadcast titled, "Online Gaming ? A Sure Bet." To hear the AudioPressRelease, please visit: The NetworkNewsAudio News Podcast To view the full editorial, please...

XR Immersive Tech Inc. ("Immersive Tech", or the "Company") is excited to announce the completion of the production version of its highly anticipated hyper-immersive VR attraction UNCONTAINED. With the completion of the updated production version...

Please join us in celebrating OCAD University's annual graduate exhibition as it returns in person after two years! Works by more than 600 emerging artists, designers and digital media makers include everything from paintings to sculptures to...

? From tonight's performances, the CGT judges panel sent singer Stacey Kay (Cambridge, ON) and magician Savio Joseph (Brampton, ON) through to next week's live two-hour finale, May 17 at 8 p.m. on Citytv ?? Starting now, Canadians have 24 hours to...

Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario is one of Canada's most popular provincial parks, known for its rugged beauty, majestic wildlife and abundant recreational opportunities. Premiering Monday, June 7, 2022 on TVO, TVO Today, YouTube and smart TV...

The Influence Agency, an award-winning Toronto-based Digital and Influencer Marketing agency, has collaborated with Collision, North America's fastest-growing tech conference, to bring listeners The Influence Podcast's second season. From...

[INVNT GROUP] The Global BrandStory Project, in collaboration with Lamborghini, leading metaverse artist Krista Kim, 2x Grammy-nominated artist Steve Aoki, and the historied collector car auction house, RM Sotheby's, sold the world's first supercar...

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada will host interested media for the opening of the MS Million Dollar Tower Challenge, a breathtaking new event that has raised over $4.3 million for critical multiple sclerosis (MS) research...

From May 11 to 15, OCAD University's annual graduate exhibition ? Toronto's largest free art and design exhibition ? returns as an in-person event to be held across the 100 McCaul St. campus. Presented by sponsors Hullmark and BentallGreenOak,...

eSight, the leading vision-enhancement platform, and We Are Young, a non-profit volunteer organization granting wishes to seniors, gifted 78-year-old legally blind Eric MacDonald with the gift of sight to see his favorite team, the Toronto Maple...

PHI Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the PHI Foundation (2007, formerly DHC/ART), has been dedicated to the presentation of cutting-edge contemporary art by world-class...

Gail Taylor, a Canadian songwriter, keynote speaker and mental health advocate is excited to announce the release date of her newest song, "Wings". The song is an emotional support song for those who have loved ones struggling with addiction and will...

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. ("Enthusiast Gaming" or the "Company") , an integrated gaming entertainment company, today announced that its digital media property surpassed one billion Total Views per month in the...

Home School, the first in an eight-film franchise of supernatural thrillers starring two-time Kids Choice Award winner Charli D'Amelio, will be produced by EGOT nominee (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) Ryan Kavanaugh?directed by F. Javier Gutierrez....

Following a survey of more than 3,300 global photographers this past March, trends clearly show that the industry is emerging from the fog of COVID as many aspects of society and business return to normal. Since the first State of the Photography...

For the second year, Breckenridge Distillery ? the world's highest distillery and most awarded craft distillery in the US ? combines the art of blending whiskey and color in the second edition of the Collectors Art Series, a limited release bottle...

[NEW YORK] Today, Ready???Building the leading distributed web3 gaming ecosystem on mobile???announced a new partnership with SmileyWorld, the lifestyle brand from Smiley that revolutionized Smileys in technology and EPIK Prime Team, leading global...

Explore the exciting world of pollinators with TVOkids Original Leo's Pollinators starting today (Friday, April 22, 2022) on TVOkids, TVOkids.com, YouTube and smart TV services like Roku and Apple TV. This new outdoor science adventure series...

Immutable Holdings Inc. (NEO:HOLD) ("Immutable Holdings" or the "Company"), a publicly-traded blockchain holding company, is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated March 30, 2022 and April 13, 2022, the NFT.com Genesis Key Public...

Born in Matsumoto, Japan, in 1929, Yayoi Kusama is one of the most popular living contemporary artists in the world today. Over the past seven decades, she has created painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, and film, as well as performance,...

TVO offers a relevant new way to engage with hundreds of hours of award-winning documentaries, quality current affairs journalism, The Agenda with Steve Paikin, The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka, podcasts and more. Recently launched as a redesigned...

Toronto Ultra, OverActive Media's ("OverActive" or the "Company"), Call of Duty Leaguetm franchise, will host Canada's first-ever Call of Duty League (CDL) Major tournament from June 2 to 5 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, with ticket...

Versus Systems Inc. ("Versus" or the "Company") announced today that the Company has successfully completed another activation with repeat client the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, deploying its XEO Interactive Services at the event. This marks...