(News Release from Tourism Toronto)
TORONTO -- Some
of this year’s best films have numerous Toronto connections. Guillermo
del Toro's The Shape of Water was filmed in the city and took home top
honours at the Golden Globes
and Oscars. The film’s producer, J Miles Dale is a Toronto-based
producer who shares the Best Picture nomination with del Toro.
Toronto
is also home to visual FX studio Mr. X, that has credits on an
impressive list of awards favourites including Mother!, Girls Trip,
Mudbound, and Molly’s Game.
Other
Toronto connections include Toronto native Christopher Plummer
(nominated for best supporting actor in All the Money in the World) and
Oscar nominated Animated Short The Breadwinner
(Toronto actor Saara Chaudry voiced the lead character and Andrew
Rosen, whose production company Aircraft Pictures is based in Toronto
were the co-producers).
If you enjoy the movies, celebrity and entertainment news – here are some unique Toronto experiences just for you:
- Discover Hot Docs and TIFF, splurge to experience red carpet events at two of North America’s leading festivals.
- Tour TIFF Bell Lightbox, headquarters for Toronto International Film Festival and a premier cultural institution.
- Guided tour of Toronto’s most famous locations as featured in film & television production.
- Enjoy dining at Toronto’s most sought after restaurants by celebrities and festival goers alike
Discover:
Tour of TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St West
https://www.tiff.net
TIFF
is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian
cinema to film lovers. What began as the Festival of Festivals over 40
years ago, has become the world’s most important
publicly attended film festival and grown to embrace programming 365
days a year. As a premier cultural institution TIFF offers screenings,
lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, industry support and the
chance to meet filmmakers from Canada and around
the world. TIFF Bell Lightbox occupies an entire city block in the
heart of Toronto's media and entertainment district. All spaces,
including the cinemas, are wheelchair accessible to the public.
Saturday's at 1pm, explore the architecture, history and functionality
of our state-of-the-art building with a free guided tour.
Guided Tour of Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
http://casaloma.ca/
Experience
the elegance and splendor of the Edwardian era at Casa Loma, the only
full sized castle in North America and Toronto’s premier historic
attraction brought to you by the Liberty
Entertainment Group. Completed in 1914, it took 300 men nearly three
years to complete the almost 200,000 square foot castle at a cost of
$3,500,000 (at the time). Situated on 5 acres, Casa Loma was once the
largest private residence in Canada. Explore secret
passageways, elaborately decorated rooms with authentic period
furnishings or take in the breathtaking view of Toronto from one of the
towers. Casa Loma is a popular film location. Some films include:
Chicago, X-men, The Tuxedo, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,
Warehouse 13, Descendants, Twitches Too, and The Pacifier.
Guided Tour of Film Locations with Bruce Bell
Toronto
is often referred to as “Hollywood North” because of all the filming
that takes place in the city for films and television. Discover some of
the city sights in the downtown core
that have been featured on the big screen. Toronto doubles for New
York, Boston, Washington, Chicago as well as international cities such
as Paris and London. Some of the most recognized spots include the Elgin
Theatre seen in the Shape of Water and Chicago,
the Financial Centre in Suits starring Meghan Markle and many other
downtown locations used by films such as Suicide Squad.
About Bruce Bell:
Bruce
Bell is a recognized historian and Toronto personality. He has been
named as a recognized historian for numerous Toronto iconic landmarks
including:
Honourary Historian of the famed Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Curator in Residence for the
spectacular Dominion Bank Building, the official tour guide of Toronto’s famed St Lawrence Market.
Discover the Ryerson Image Centre
33 Gould Street
The Ryerson Image Centre (RIC) exists for the research, teaching and exhibition of photography and related media.
As an active partner within the academic fabric of Ryerson
University, the cultural network of Toronto, and the national and
international photography community, we develop programs that speak to
and welcome interested parties from many walks of life, including
students, faculty, artists, historians, and curators, as well as the
general public.
The Second City Improv Class
Second City Training Centre, 99 Blue Jays Way, 3rd Floor
Check
out what a class is like, or refresh your skills with a private improve
class! Play improv games like Whose Line Is It Anyway, and then head
down to our Mainstage to see the pros in
action! Since
opening its doors 1959, The Second City has grown to
become the world’s premier comedy club, theater and school of
improvisation, entertaining 1 million theatergoers a year around the
globe. Alumni of The Second City, Toronto include Mike Myers, Martin
Short, John Candy, Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara to name
a few.
Restaurants:
Sassafraz
100 Cumberland St
http://www.sassafraz.ca/restaurant.aspx
Set
in an array of Victorian rowhouses, Sassafraz has evolved through the
decades to become a magical space in the heart of historic Yorkville.
Located at the corner of Bellair and Cumberland,
the little yellow house has “seen it all” from the early hippie
movement of the 60’s to the lack of movement that comes from too much
Bordeaux. Sassafraz offers an exceptional menu serving market-driven,
French-inspired Canadian cuisine.
During the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this yellow house has seen a myriad of celebrities walk through its doors.
Montecito
299 Adelaide Street West
http://www.montecitorestaurant.ca/
Montecito
Restaurant is a modern restaurant collaboration between Hollywood
director Ivan Reitman and Toronto-based Innov8 Hospitality. The vision
for Montecito has been from the beginning
to create an environment that captivates a wide audience and brings
them together in an exceptional space. Ivan Reitman has been the
creative force behind films beloved by audiences around the world – from
raucous comedies like “Animal House,” “Stripes,”
and “Ghostbusters,” to more sophisticated delights like “Dave,” “Six
Days Seven Nights,” and “Twins.” The career that has brought about so
many laughs began in Canada...
Sotto Sotto
120 Avenue Road
http://www.sottosotto.ca/
Sotto
Sotto brings the romance of Italy to the heart of Toronto. Guests are
captivated by its enchanting atmosphere, coupled with authentic Italian
cuisine and a wide variety of wines. Perfect
for a romantic evening by candlelight. Sotto Sotto presents an ideal
escape from the ordinary with its inviting décor and delicious
Mediterranean dishes. It's no wonder Sotto Sotto attracts so many
celebrities. A-listers like Ewan McGregor, Johnny Depp and
Natalie Portman have all been spotted indulging in some primo pasta
here.
Luma
350 King St West
Paying
homage to Toronto’s rich, cultural landscape, Luma’s menu showcases
global and Canadian artisanal cuisine featuring the finest local and
regional ingredients. Our menu is the perfect
complement to the warm, inviting dining room, designed with rich woods,
leather and stone and outstanding floor to ceiling views of King Street
West.
Cluny in the Distillery District
35 Tank House Lane
http://clunybistro.com/
Cluny
is not your parent’s French Bistro! Nestled in The Distillery District,
Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie is unique in both its design and menu.
When entering Cluny Bistro, guests are transported
to a sprawling neo-Parisian bistro that fearlessly mixes eras,
patterns, and materials into a surprisingly cohesive aesthetic.
The Distillery District
is a national historic site that includes 44 heritage buildings and
numerous
brick-lined courtyards. Now a popular tourist destination, the city's
historic distillery district, built in the mid-1800s, makes a perfect
Victorian street backdrop. Many of the old whiskey factory's appearances
on screen came during the 1990s, when the area
was abandoned, and into the early 2000s. Thousands of films such as
David Cronenberg's The Fly, Undercover Brother, Death to Smoochie, Three
Men and a Baby, Blues Brothers 2000, Chicago, The Long Kiss Goodnight.
In Cinderella Man, the area was the New Jersey
docks, and in X-Men, it played a concentration camp.
From Irene Knight
Tourism Toronto
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