Showing posts with label TIFF. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TIFF. Show all posts
Live the life of James Bond, without the government sanctioned license to kill, and experience the luxury of Canada's tallest residential building at Bay and Adelaide Streets. The ultra-reasonable package (if you are rich) is the hotel's nod to the upcoming November 8, 2012 opening of Bond's newest film Skyfall and the tiff exhibition "Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style". Tiff is also running the film programme "Shaken Not Stirred: Bond on Film".
The 65 story building that opened early in 2012 and topped with an articulated spire has features like the Quartz Crystal Spa and STOCK Restaurant and destination lounge. This property is part of the Trump Hotel Collection from the celebunaire Donald J Trump and his little Trumplings - Donald Jr, Ivanka and Eric.
Here is what the "Shaken Not Stirred: Bond On Bay" package includes:
- Own Toronto with a two-night stay in a sumptuous Trump Executive 30th Floor Suite, the highest views in the city - including personal Trump Attaché service.
- Access to a Continental Bentley GT for duration of stay.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner for two with Champagne at STOCK™ Restaurant Bar & Lounge for the duration of the stay.
- Admission for two to the exhibition “Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style” and two movie passes to a Bond film at TIFF Bell Lightbox, as well return limousine service.
- Designer cocktail dress and Hugo Boss tuxedo are yours to keep, with private fitting at The Room, courtesy of The Hudson’s Bay Company.
- Spa experience at Quartz Crystal Spa™ that includes a couples massage, hair and makeup for her and manicure for him.
- Martini "Shaken not Stirred" lesson at Suits Lobby Lounge.
- In-room bespoke chocolate from the Chocolate Lab at STOCK Restaurant Bar & Lounge, as well as complimentary fruit and cigar box.
- Book from Oct. 31, 2012 to Jan. 20, 2013. Promo Code: PKG007. Certain terms and conditions apply.
- Package Cost: $17,007.
For reservations, call (855) 88-TRUMP (87867) or visit www.TrumpTorontoHotel.com.
- Own Toronto with a two-night stay in a sumptuous Trump Executive 30th Floor Suite, the highest views in the city - including personal Trump Attaché service.
- Access to a Continental Bentley GT for duration of stay.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner for two with Champagne at STOCK™ Restaurant Bar & Lounge for the duration of the stay.
- Admission for two to the exhibition “Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style” and two movie passes to a Bond film at TIFF Bell Lightbox, as well return limousine service.
- Designer cocktail dress and Hugo Boss tuxedo are yours to keep, with private fitting at The Room, courtesy of The Hudson’s Bay Company.
- Spa experience at Quartz Crystal Spa™ that includes a couples massage, hair and makeup for her and manicure for him.
- Martini "Shaken not Stirred" lesson at Suits Lobby Lounge.
- In-room bespoke chocolate from the Chocolate Lab at STOCK Restaurant Bar & Lounge, as well as complimentary fruit and cigar box.
- Book from Oct. 31, 2012 to Jan. 20, 2013. Promo Code: PKG007. Certain terms and conditions apply.
- Package Cost: $17,007.
For reservations, call (855) 88-TRUMP (87867) or visit www.TrumpTorontoHotel.com.
"TIFF is a premier international film festival and Canadian cinema has of course played a leading role in the Festival's growth and continued success. This year Bell is inviting everyone to make our innovative tribute to the success of Canadian film part of their TIFF 2012 experience," said Wade Oosterman, President of Bell Mobility and Residential Services, and Bell's Chief Brand Officer.
Five cinema inspired street-art installations will be created at various times and locations near the main TIFF hub at Roy Thomson Hall beginning at 4 pm on September 6, the first day of the Festival.
Zek on September 6 from 4 pm to 10:30 pm - facebook.com/zek.montreal
Monk-e on September 7 from 2 pm to 8 pm -facebook.com/pages/MONKE/16388620771
Bacon on September 8 from 1 pm to 8 pm - flickr.com/photos/25055234@N05/
Jarus on September 9 from 1 pm to 8 pm
Rons on September 10 from 2 pm to 8 pm - ryandineen.com
ZEK's panel
Roy Thomson Hall
Theresa Longo at the L'Oreal Paris tiff headquarters
David Peacut Square at Metro Hall is often the hub of celebrity excitement and often has art or other promotional activities to support tiff. Fans line up for hours and also circle the long red carpet installation waiting for the stars to show up. The photographer pictured above is on stilts for a great view of the action.
See more photos, including Bacon painting his panel, after the jump.
Bacon works his magic on Saturday September 8
See the finished wall below
Veet had a red carpet set up with ladies in pink and were giving away Veet products
Toronto Star had some art installation newspaper boxes on hand, I didn't check if they had newspapers inside
Across the street people gathered along the edges of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel waiting for stars and looking at the fancy cars
I heard that Kristen Stewart was staying at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel (above) and to ensure her privacy she wanted the windows covered. They draped half the hotel to ensure no one could see inside her room. This may or may not have been correct - you never can tell with rumours.
Waiting hours before the red carpet event
Matt Sadowski. Photo credit: Juan Montalvo, peliculainc.com
“Growing up as a filmmaker from Toronto, there is no higher benchmark for me than to have a film selected to play at TIFF,” said Sadowski. “It’s always a great challenge to tell a meaningful story in a short period of time, so my job as a filmmaker is to ensure there is an emotional payoff.”
Another tiff premier of Canadian talent will feature Montreal actor Emily Hampshire in My Akward Sexual Adventure, written and produced by Jonas Chernick and directed by Sean Garrity. The movie starts at 7pm on Tuesday September 11 at the Scotiabank Theatre. Emily plays the female lead who helps a reserved accountant to gain some experience in the sack in an effort to win back his ex-girlfriend.
“Shooting My Awkward Sexual Adventure was quite the remarkable experience for me. This was a gift of a role and working with Sean Garrity changed me as an actor. I’m thrilled the film is premiering at TIFF,” said Hampshire. "I am really excited to screen it with an audience."
This year tiff will also feature an exhibition called Designing 007: 50 Years of Bond from October 26 to January 20. "After 50 years of popularity, the James Bond franchise continues to entertain and intrigue audiences around the world.Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style, focuses on the distinctly British luxuriance of the world's most iconic movie brand. Organised by the Barbican Centre, London, in partnership with EON Productions, the innovative exhibition examines one of the most significant film and cultural icons of all time, and Bond’s influence on art, music, lifestyle, automotive design, travel, technology and fashion. The exhibition that will have its North American premiere at TIFF Bell Lightbox, running from October 26, 2012 to January 20, 2013. Signature Bond items to be featured in the exhibition include the steel teeth worn by Richard “Jaws” Kiel in The Spy Who Loved Me (1997); the Anthony Sinclair overcoat worn by Sean Connery in Dr. No (1962); the poker table from Casino Royale (2006); and multiple gadgets from Q Branch."
The parties that go on are probably more important for Toronto than the actual films. Now that the Trump International Hotel and Tower has opened in our city their STOCK Restaurant Bar and Lounge will be serving gallons of Dom Perignon champagne to the famous and the beautiful. If you don't like the Perignon you can chug some Ace of Spades Brut or Rose or even the Cristal Brut that Master Sommelier John Szabo has stocked the bar with.
“I love Champagne, a feeling I’d like to share with as many people as possible. To make that happen, we offer an exceptional range of top brands and limited production, hand-crafted grower Champagnes at STOCK Restaurant,” said John Szabo, Master Sommelier and Wine Director for STOCK Restaurant. ”There’s a style for everyone, and a perfect pairing for every dish on our menu. Or, sit comfortably in the lounge while sipping a glass of top bubbly and enjoy the star gazing.”
Emily Hampshire. Photo credit: Ian Gavan
“Shooting My Awkward Sexual Adventure was quite the remarkable experience for me. This was a gift of a role and working with Sean Garrity changed me as an actor. I’m thrilled the film is premiering at TIFF,” said Hampshire. "I am really excited to screen it with an audience."
Jonas Chernick. Photo credit: David Leyes
This year tiff will also feature an exhibition called Designing 007: 50 Years of Bond from October 26 to January 20. "After 50 years of popularity, the James Bond franchise continues to entertain and intrigue audiences around the world.Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style, focuses on the distinctly British luxuriance of the world's most iconic movie brand. Organised by the Barbican Centre, London, in partnership with EON Productions, the innovative exhibition examines one of the most significant film and cultural icons of all time, and Bond’s influence on art, music, lifestyle, automotive design, travel, technology and fashion. The exhibition that will have its North American premiere at TIFF Bell Lightbox, running from October 26, 2012 to January 20, 2013. Signature Bond items to be featured in the exhibition include the steel teeth worn by Richard “Jaws” Kiel in The Spy Who Loved Me (1997); the Anthony Sinclair overcoat worn by Sean Connery in Dr. No (1962); the poker table from Casino Royale (2006); and multiple gadgets from Q Branch."
The parties that go on are probably more important for Toronto than the actual films. Now that the Trump International Hotel and Tower has opened in our city their STOCK Restaurant Bar and Lounge will be serving gallons of Dom Perignon champagne to the famous and the beautiful. If you don't like the Perignon you can chug some Ace of Spades Brut or Rose or even the Cristal Brut that Master Sommelier John Szabo has stocked the bar with.
“I love Champagne, a feeling I’d like to share with as many people as possible. To make that happen, we offer an exceptional range of top brands and limited production, hand-crafted grower Champagnes at STOCK Restaurant,” said John Szabo, Master Sommelier and Wine Director for STOCK Restaurant. ”There’s a style for everyone, and a perfect pairing for every dish on our menu. Or, sit comfortably in the lounge while sipping a glass of top bubbly and enjoy the star gazing.”
2012 Rising Star jury members included filmmakers Clement Vigo and Michael McGowan; casting director Deirdre Bowen; Executive in Charge of Music & Acting Talent at the CFC, Larissa Giroux; along with Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF.
This year's actors already come with some outstanding credentials and awards: Charlie Carrick has been on stage, television and in the movies appearing in V and Flashpoint among many other credits. Connor Jessup starred in a Steven Spielberg movie and also produces, writes and directs. Tatiana Maslany who has acted with Ray Liotta, Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams. To round out the quartet of Rising Stars is Charlotte Sullivan, a local actress from Toronto who played Marilyn Monroe in the Kennedys and acted with Kathy Bates, Peter O'Toole and Woody Harrelson, and is currently in the cast of Rookie Blue.
The 2011 winners were Sarah Allen, Katie Boland, Sarah Gadon and Keon Mohajeri and all have been very busy since being the first of the Rising Stars.
Toronto will welcome the 37th Film Festival beginning on September 6 and running to September 16, 2012. The red carpets and lineups will soon be starting. Don't forget to check out the fun that always happens at David Peacut Square.
TIFF will open with the world premiere gala presentation of 'Looper', a time travelling action thriller by filmmaker Rian Johnson and featuring Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
"This is a new kind of Opening Night: an exciting, thinking-person’s action film from a director who really understands genre.” In TriStar Pictures, FilmDistrict, and Endgame Entertainment’s Looper, time travel will be invented – but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past, where a “looper” – a hired gun, like Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) – is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good... until the day the mob decides to “close the loop,” sending back Joe's future self (Bruce Willis) for assassination."
The festival runs September 6-16, 2012 and is billed as second to the CFF (Cannes Film Festival), but way ahead of MUFF (I can't remember what film festival this is, I think it is in the southern hemisphere). The much awaited event will have an astounding 38 World Premiers.
After TIFF the place is going to be overrun by British secret agent James Bond accouterments as part of 'Designing 007 Fifty Years of Bond Style' - October 26, 2012 to January 20, 2013 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
