Author: DECOSTA Global

New York, NY — August 12, 2013

On Sunday, September 8^th, 2013, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will bring its Inspiration event series to Toronto. Actress and producer Hilary Swank will attend and serve as Honorary Chair of the Inspiration Gala Toronto, to be held at the Carlu during the Toronto International Film Festival. The event will be hosted by Broadway, film, and TV star Alan Cumming, a longtime dedicated friend of amfAR who recently received the Foundation’s Award of Courage. All proceeds from the event will benefit amfAR’s innovative AIDS research programs.

The black tie gala will include a cocktail reception and dinner, a fashion presentation by Marc Jacobs, a live auction of exclusive luxury items, and will feature a performance by Gossip, the acclaimed, bluesy dance-rock band known for their thrilling live show.

John Demsey, Group President, The Estée Lauder Companies and Chairman of the M·A·C AIDS Fund, is the event’s Chair. Serving on the Host Committee are Massoud Abbasi, Lisa Airan, M.D., Trevor M. Born, M.D., Zark Fatah, Alex Filiatrault, Shinan Govani, Gregoriane Minot, Pierre Jutras, Kevin Pennant, Toufik Sarwa, and Mary Symons.

The Inspiration event series, produced by Josh Wood Productions, celebrates all aspects of men’s style and features a different design theme each year. The Inspiration Gala Toronto will include a fashion presentation of exclusive looks from iconic designer Marc Jacobs, worn by Elmer Olsen models and styled by George Antonopoulos.

Inspiration events have raised more than $10 million to date for amfAR, and have also been held in New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, and Miami. The series has seen performances by such legendary artists as Katy Perry, Grace Jones, Debbie Harry, Jennifer Hudson, Scissor Sisters, Cyndi Lauper, Courtney Love, and Sinéad O’Connor. Honorees at previous Inspiration Galas have included Jennifer Lopez, Alan Cumming, James Franco, Kevin Huvane, Francisco Costa, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Fergie, Michael Kors, Mario Testino, Ricky Martin, Robert Duffy/Marc Jacobs International, and Pelé.

The Inspiration Gala will be presented by M·A·C Viva Glam. Microsoft is the Official Technology Partner. Shangri-La hotel Toronto is the Hotel Sponsor. Pennant Media Group is the Media Partner. Delta Air Lines is the Official Airline of amfAR.

About amfAR:
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested more than $366 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide. www.amfar.org

About M·A·C Cosmetics
M·A·C (Make-up Art Cosmetics), a leading brand of professional cosmetics, was created in Toronto, Canada in 1984 and is part of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. The company’s popularity has grown through a tradition of word-of-mouth endorsement from makeup artists, models, photographers and journalists around the world. M·A·C is now sold in 89 countries worldwide. Follow M·A·C on Twitter @MACcosmetics (twitter.com/maccosmetics), become a M·A·C fan on Facebook (facebook.com/maccosmetics), watch M·A·C videos on YouTube and find our M·A·C Senior Artists at macartiststweets.com. For a M·A·C location visit maccosmetics.com.

About Josh Wood Productions:
Josh Wood Productions has produced and promoted socially conscious events and concerts featuring artists such as Arcade Fire, Lady Gaga, Ricky Gervais, Norah Jones, Kylie Minogue, Lou Reed, Scissors Sisters, Michael Stipe, and the Pet Shop Boys. Their events have raised money and awareness for Downtown for Democracy, The Guggenheim Foundation, Empire State Pride Agenda, Friends of Hillary, Friends of the Highline, Hetrik Martin Institute, MoveOn, Obama for America, Oxfam, Rock the Vote, The Royal Shakespeare Company and Veterans for Peace. Josh Wood Productions’ latest project, “The Inspiration Gala Series: A Celebration of Men’s Style,” is an international fashion gala fundraiser benefiting amfAR. For more information please visit www.joshwoodproductions.com.

 

CANADIAN MEDIA CONTACT:
Kevin Pennant, Pennant Media Group Creative Director: +1 416 596 2978, [email protected]

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Bennah Serfaty, amfAR Sr. Director of Communications: +1 212 806 1607, [email protected]

Natalie Marquis, amfAR Media Relations Manager: +1 212 806 1694, [email protected]

Toronto – August 9, 2013
Canadian actor Chad Connell stars in the highly anticipated action adventure fantasy film, Mortal Instruments: City of Bones set to hit theatres on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Chad shares the Mortal Instruments: City of Bones screen with some of Hollywood’s biggest names including Lena Headey (Game of Thrones), Kevin Zegers (Gossip Girl), Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The Tudors), and more.

City of Bones is the first book in the New York Times bestselling The Mortal Instruments series. The story follows teenager Clary Fray, played by Mirror Mirror star Lily Collins, who discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of half-angel warriors in an ancient battle protecting the world from demons. After the disappearance of her mother, Clary must join a group of Shadowhunters and face a dangerous alternate realm with demons, warlocks, werewolves and more.

The Blue-Haired Demon, Chad’s character in Mortal Instruments, is the first to introduce audiences to the supernatural world in the City of Bones. The attractive and mysterious character unknowingly introduces Clary Fray to the new Shadow World and sets the tone and plot for the story.

Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Chad began acting at the early age of 11, and in 2006 graduated from the Ryerson University Theatre School Drama Program.

Throughout his career, Chad has performed on theatre stages including the Ryerson University’s production of The Widows Tears, Richard III and Agamemnon as the title character. He has also performed in the JCC Theatreworks’ production of Peter Pan, Merivale Productions’ Pirates of Penzance, Anything Goes Billy and Little Shop of Horrors, as well as the notable Canadian Director, Liza Balkan’s production of Enemies.

Chad has also appeared in notable film and television productions including Philms Pictures’ Prom Wars, Lifetime’s Double Wedding alongside Tia and Tamera Mowry, ABC Family’s Nature of the Beast, the Hallmark Channel Original Movie Taking a Chance on Love, and most recently White House Down starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

His prominent television roles include the CW’s Nikita, USA’s Suits, Showcase’s Lost Girl, CBS/CTV’s Flashpoint, CBC’s Being Erica, Comedy Network’s Almost Audrey, CBS’ Wild Roses, CTV’s Degrassi: The Next Generation, CBS’s Rumours and a lead role in MTV’s Undressed.

 

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www.imdb.com/name/nm0174966/

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Toronto – August 9, 2013Actress Kate Drummond stars as lead female Anna Grímsdóttir, better known as Grim, in the highly anticipated Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist, available Tuesday, August 20, 2013 on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo WiiU and PC.

Starting in 2002, Splinter Cell has grown to become a series of award-winning action-adventure stealth video games based off novels by Tom Clancy. The story’s protagonist Sam Fisher is a highly-trained agent of a fictional black-ops sub-division within the National Security Agency (NSA) called 4^th Echelon.

Kate’s character Grim is the technical operations manager for the newly formed 4^th Echelon. She provides leader Sam Fisher with technical support in the field, and analyses and interprets much of the electronic data transmitted and intercepted by the team. A skilled hacker, Grim will help Sam and 4^th Echelon stop The Blacklist countdown before it reaches zero this summer.

This summer, Kate can be seen in the sci-fi TV mini-series CAT. 8 as Beverly Hillcroft, airing across North America on Reelz and the SPACE channel. Kate stars alongside The Dark Knight Rises’ Matthew Modine in this two-part series that follows a catastrophic backfire of a global defense system which launches unprecedented solar flares towards earth. With mere hours before the atmosphere ignites and the end of the world begins, only one man – a government outsider and renegade scientist – can reverse this cataclysmic disaster.

In addition, look out for Kate in the TV movie Clara’s Deadly Secret as Jane Jenkins, set to release in 2013. Kate plays the heart wrenching role of Clara’s mother who spends a lifetime dealing with the inexplicable death of her young daughter.

Kate can be recognized from her roles in TV series, such as Being Human and Sweet Tart’s Takeaway, a web series CBC chose to adapt into a one hour special last summer, and more. Upcoming, watch for Kate in USA Network and Showcase’s Covert Affairs as well as the European feature film, The Informant.

Kate is a former elementary school teacher from Ottawa, Ontario. It was a question from one of her students that prompted her to leave the classroom after 12 years, to pursue her dream of becoming an actor.

Recently, Kate was honoured to endorse Gamers for Sandy Hook, a campaign raising money for the Sandy Hook PTA to help them rebuild their community. As a former teacher and member of the video game industry, this initiative was close to Kate’s heart. Kate created a video addressing the tragedy and asked for financial support for those affected. In response, a Splinter Cell fan was so touched by her video, he donated $500 to the cause.

Kate Drummond is also the creator and host of the online reality cooking series, A Jock’s Guide (www.ajocksguide.com). Kate shares hilarious step-by-step recipe videos that don’t always go as planned.

Growing up as a competitive athlete, Kate understands the important role sports play in a child’s life and in turn, donates all proceeds to her partner charity, KidSport™ Ontario. KidSport™ is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under.

 

For more information visit:
www.katedrummond.com
www.imdb.com/name/nm3399528

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Kate Drummond

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Toronto – June 14, 2013
Ottawa’s youngest rock band the Brothers Dubé are set to perform two busking sessions at the First Canadian Place (100 King St W) on Friday, June 14, 2013. The two electric half hour performances will be taking place at 12: 15 PM and 1:15 PM.

Seeing over 80,000 people a day in Toronto’s busy downtown core, the First Canadian Place Arts & Events is committed to providing free arts programs to enrich the cultural lives of those who work and live nearby the centre.

Upcoming, the Brothers Dubé will be warming up the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) stage for the world’s most iconic summertime band, The Beach Boys from August 18, 2013.

The Beach Boys, known for their culture of surfing, cars, and romance have been regarded as one of America’s greatest rock bands of all time. During their 50 year career, they have earned a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award.

Now in its 135^th year, the CNE is a rich part of Toronto’s history and runs from August 16 – September 2, 2013. The CNE features attractions like the fairway, horseshows, unique food, air shows and more.

Fans can expect new material written and recorded over the last year in Nashville and Ottawa, adding an acoustic element to their hard electric sound.

The Brothers Dubé is one of the youngest professional alternative three piece rock bands in the world. In the last three years, they have been working with Grammy-Nominated producer Randall Prescott and Kaylen Prescott, developing their visceral sound and delivery of classic rock anthems

The brothers got their start in music in 2006 at the ages of 6, 8, and 10 in their hometown of Ottawa, Canada after posting covers of their mother’s favourite songs on YouTube to keep her spirits up while she fought cancer. Shortly after her death in 2008, they started drawing crowds of thousands at a time to their mega-busking and guerilla street performances on what eventually became known as their Sidewalk Stage. Many recognize them as the “Bluesfest Buskers” who were joined by Arcade Fire in 2010 while they were raising money for Haiti. Arcade Fire, who also raise money for Haiti, were headlining at Bluesfest in Ottawa at the time when they walked off their stage, over the security fence, to join the brothers in an improve session singing backup for them. The boys joined forces with Arcade Fire supporting their Haiti mission by matching every dollar they raised.

Through these now legendary street performances, the Brothers Dubé have played hundreds of shows a year in support of numerous charities. They have raised over $150,000 for various causes close to their heart, primarily for orphans in Haiti. In March 2012, they visited Haiti to film a documentary called A Day in the Life, which tells the story of what everyday life is like for an orphaned Haitian child. The Brothers created the film because they wanted to raise awareness in schools everywhere through a musical multi-media performance.

The brothers have received numerous awards for their social activism including United Way’s Community Builder of the Year Award 2011; the Heart of Gold Award, a commendation from the Prime Minister of Canada, and a nomination for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Governor General’s Award.

As accredited songwriters with an album under their belt, the Brothers Dubé have played at some of North America’s largest music festivals including Bluesfest, Osheaga, and the Montreal Pop Festival. In addition to this, they also have published works within the music and television industries including a soundtrack spot on the hit television show, Degrassi.

Most recently, the Brothers have officially signed with one of the entertainment world’s premiere music management groups, the Feldman Agency. With over 40 years in the entertainment business, and a wealth of experience when it comes to artist representation, talent booking, event services, and corporate consulting, The Feldman Agency represents world-renowned artists including RUSH, Michael Bublé, Bryan Adams, the Tragically Hip, Our Lady Peace, Sloan, Simple Plan, and Tom Cochrane, just to name a few.

Upcoming, the brothers will be returning to Nashville to continue writing and recording at the legendary Ocean Way Studios which boasts a slew of legendary clientele including Matchbox Twenty, Harry Connick Jr., Faith Hill, The Mavericks, Kings of Leon, and Willie Nelson. The boys will also be showcasing there and working with performance coach Tom Jackson who has worked with music legends Taylor Swift, and The Band Perry.

For more information and tour dates visit:
www.brothersdube.com

Download The Brothers Dubé mobile app:
www.reverbnation.com/mobile-app/90844/brothersdube

Follow The Brothers Dubé on Twitter:
@BrothersDubé

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Toronto – June 14 , 2013
Award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson, known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, is performing at the 2013 TD Toronto Jazz Festival on Friday, June 21, 2013 and Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Jazz Bistro (251 Victoria St.).

 

Performing with special guest Colleen Allen, the Friday performances are free of charge and will take place at 8 PM and 10:30 PM; the Saturday performances at 8 PM and 10:30 PM are $35.60 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at www.torontojazz.com.

Running from June 20-29, 2013 at venues across the city, the TD Toronto Jazz Festival is one of North America’s premier jazz festivals. Featuring over 350 performances and 1,500 musicians, the festival has become a destination event, not just for music lovers but for some of the greatest jazz celebrities in the world.

Molly is a mother, singer-songwriter, artist and philanthropist who has grown to become a Canadian icon that has made her mark on the worldwide jazz scene.

Molly’s story starts in the mid-sixties when as a young grade schooler, she and her brother, Clark Johnson, were tapped by legendary Toronto producer Ed Mirvish to appear in Porgy and Bess at the Royal Alex Theatre. In time Porgy and Bess was followed by South Pacific, Finian’s Rainbow and other now-classic musicals. The budding child star was soon enrolled in the National Ballet School as she desired to become a choreographer. Molly was taken with the idea of writing songs and the future chanteuse began to think of herself as a potential songwriter.

Since then, Molly has performed throughout Canada, the United States, and France and has performed alongside world renowned artists including Tom Cochrane, Celine Dion, Blue Rodeo, Anne Murray, and more.

Molly has also performed for the world’s most renowned icons like Prince and late Princess of Wales on the Royal Yacht Britannia, as well as Nelson Mandela and Quincy Jones.

Making a mark on history, Molly was the first Canadian female vocalist in the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival’s 17-year-history to sell out a show on the mainstage.

In 2009, Molly won a Juno Award for Best Vocal Jazz Album for her fourth full-length, career milestone album Lucky and also received the 2009 National Jazz Award for Best Female Vocalist. Her voice evokes the aura of dark, smoky night clubs of a bygone era. It speaks to an emotional depth that few vocalists in any genre ever reach. Molly has rocked standing-room only audiences in nightclubs and bars from coast-to-coast, seducing salon and lounge patrons with her luscious interpretations of jazz and blues standards.

Dedicated to supporting those in need, in 1992 Molly established the Kumbaya Foundation and Festival, raising awareness and funds for people living with HIV/AIDS, and she continues to work with countless other charitable organizations every year. Molly has been awarded the Queen’s Jubilee medal, and in 2008, was honoured with becoming an Officer of The Order Of Canada. This rare distinction was given to Molly to recognize her philanthropic work for a variety of causes and for her international contributions to the arts.

Currently, Molly is also the voice of the CBC Radio 2 Weekend Morning program where she eases listeners into their weekend with great Canadian songs and stories about musicians and the people of Canada, from coast to coast to coast.

For more information visit:
www.mollyjohnson.com

Like Molly Johnson on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/mollyjohnsonmusic

Available for interviews:
Molly Johnson

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Toronto – April 11, 2013
Producer Kelly Slattery of Therapy Content, in co-operation with the family of Terry Fox and The Terry Fox Foundation (TFF) announce film development rights have been secured for TERRY FOX: THE FEATURE FILM. The film tells the story of 21-year-old amputee Terry Fox, whose cross-Canadian marathon on an artificial leg to raise money for cancer research made him a national hero. This will be the first feature film to donate 100 percent of the profits to cancer research.

Thirty-three years ago, on April 12, 1980, Terry Fox dipped his artificial foot into the Atlantic Ocean off St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, beginning his journey across Canada. His “Marathon of Hope,” a 3,339 mile run, for 143 days, is a heroic feat of athleticism. Just three years earlier, Terry Fox was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer. Following the standard of care for that time, Terry’s right leg was amputated 15 centimeters above his right knee. Before his surgery, Terry read about an amputee who had run the famous New York Marathon and was inspired to embark on his own journey to provide hope and a better chance of survival for millions suffering from cancer.

“It was then I decided to meet this new challenge head on and not only overcome my disability, but conquer it in such a way that I could never look back and say it disabled me.” – Terry Fox

Terry Fox won the hearts of a country and raised millions for cancer research but sadly, after 143 days the marathon came to an abrupt halt. Terry’s cancer had spread to his lungs and he was forced to stop. Terry Fox passed away on June 28, 1981 but his legacy lives on. Through the TFF, the annual Terry Fox “Marathon of Hope” is run across Canada and in 30 countries worldwide, raising over $600-million to date for cancer research.

Kelly Slattery, Therapy Content Producer and a Toronto native, continues Terry’s legacy of hope by bringing the Terry Fox story to film. Slattery’s vision is to use this powerful medium to bring the voice of Terry Fox to global audiences and to donate the film’s profits to cancer research; by purchasing a ticket, audiences can help support cancer research. Film profits will go directly to cancer research managed by the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI).

“We are excited by the opportunities offered in a theatre release to share Terry’s vision and values with a global audience,” says Darrell Fox, brother of Terry and a Marathon of Hope member. “We are very thankful for Kelly’s intentions of generating revenue for cancer research, which go hand and hand with Terry’s Marathon of Hope intentions of reducing the suffering caused by cancer.”

For Slattery, TERRY FOX: THE FEATURE FILM is the realization of a lifelong dream. Her father, an Adidas executive, was the recipient of the letter Terry wrote to secure running shoes. Slattery says, “Terry Fox was a religion in our home; he represented a selflessness rarely seen in the world today.” Slattery helms the non-profit effort, assembling a board of who share the same heart-path including notable individuals in medicine, science, technology, entertainment and professional sports—all of whom have been touched in some way, by cancer.

Producer Kelly Slattery, with Therapy Content and in co-operation with the Terry Fox Foundation, admirably responds to Terry’s plea, “Even if I don’t finish, we need others to continue. It’s got to keep going without me.” The feature film is currently in development and is intended for initial release in December 2014.

“In addition to telling Terry’s story, what excites me most about this project is that it will be the first feature film where all of the profits will go directly to cancer research. Terry’s journey has already affected the lives of millions of cancer victims; through this film, it will continue to affect—and save—countless more.” – Producer Kelly Slattery.

About Therapy Content:
Therapy Content is the collective talent and experience of Kelly Slattery, Joe DiSanto, John Ramsay, Doobie White and Wren Waters. Domiciled within Therapy Studios, Therapy Content develops and produces original content ranging from the mind-expanding notions of Ray Kurzweil in ‘Transcendent Man’, to the musical ideology of Dave Grohl in ‘Sound City’. From scripted features to documentary films, Therapy Content is making its mark across all genres. www.therapycontent.tv

 

About TFF:
The Terry Fox Foundation maintains the vision and principles of Terry Fox while raising money for cancer research through the annual Terry Fox Run, Terry’s CAUSE on Campus, National School Run Day and other fundraising initiatives. To date, over $600 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry Fox’s name. The first Terry Fox Run was held in 1981,

with The Terry Fox Foundation being created in 1988. Its national headquarters are located in Chilliwack, BC and it has offices in 9 provinces. www.terryfox.org

About TFRI
Launched in October 2007, The Terry Fox Research Institute is the brainchild of The Terry Fox Foundation and today functions as its research arm, overseeing the full Terry Fox Foundation research investment portfolio. TFRI seeks to improve significantly the outcomes of cancer research for the patient through a highly collaborative, team-oriented, milestone-based approach to research that will enable discoveries to translate quickly into practical solutions for cancer patients worldwide. TFRI collaborates with over 50 cancer hospitals and research organizations across Canada. TFRI headquarters are in Vancouver, BC.

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Toronto – April 9, 2013

Warner Bros. Pictures shares the story of baseball legend Jackie Robinson. “42” opens in theatres this Friday, April 12, 2013.

Hero is a word often heard in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. 42 tells the story of two men—the great Jackie Robinson and trailblazing Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey—whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. 42 has been rated PG-13 for thematic elements including language.

After seeing this biopic at a White House screening, First Lady Michelle Obama supports 42 saying, “We think that everybody in this country needs to watch this movie. We walked away from that just visibly, physically moved by the experience of the movie, of the story.” Michelle continues, “It was the raw emotion that it just makes you feel after the experience…. You’re left just asking yourselves, how on Earth did they live through that? How did they do it? How did they endure the taunts and the bigotry for all of that time?”

From Academy Award® winner Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential) comes the real-life drama 42, starring Chadwick Boseman (The Express) as Jackie Robinson and Oscar® nominee Harrison Ford (Witness) as Branch Rickey.

In 1947, Branch Rickey put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking Major League Baseball’s infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and other players.

Facing blatant racism from every side, even his own team, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey’s hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking—ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow.

In 1997, Major League Baseball retired the number 42 for all teams, making it the first number in sports to be universally retired. The only exception is every year on April 15th—Jackie Robinson Day—commemorating the date of his first game as a Brooklyn Dodger. On that day alone, players from every team proudly wear the number 42 to honor the man who altered the course of history. The film opens in theatres on time to commemorate this day.

Rounding out the main cast of 42 are: Nicole Beharie as Rachel Robinson; Christopher Meloni as Leo Durocher; Andre Holland as Wendell Smith; Lucas Black as Pee Wee Reese; Hamish Linklater as Ralph Branca; and Ryan Merriman as Dixie Walker.

Written and directed by Brian Helgeland, 42 is produced by Thomas Tull, with Dick Cook, Jon Jashni, and Jason Clark serving as executive producers, and Darryl Pryor and Jillian Zaks co-producing.

Helgeland’s behind-the-scenes collaborators included Oscar®-nominated director of photography Don Burgess (“Forrest Gump”), production designer Richard Hoover, costume designer Caroline Harris, and editors Kevin Stitt and Peter McNulty. The music is composed by Oscar® nominee Mark Isham (“A River Runs Through It”).

For more information visit:
www.42movie.com

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www.press.warnerbros.com

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Toronto – March 25, 2013

MM Café USA is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with MM Florida Group, LLC to open 10 Marilyn Monroe™ Cafés in Florida, beginning with development in Miami, Orlando and surrounding areas.

“Whether you’re visiting or a resident, the simple touch of luxury Marilyn Monroe™ Café offers is the perfect complement to the sunny Florida lifestyle,” says J.R. Alaoui, president of MM Florida Group, LLC

Via an exclusive partnership agreement with New York based Authentic Brands Group, LLC, MM Café USA has secured the franchisor rights in the restaurant-café category for Marilyn Monroe.

”As one of the most admired global icons in the world, we are thrilled that Marilyn Monroe’s charm, beauty and charisma resonates so well with the lux, modern, sophisticated atmosphere that Marilyn Monroe Café provides,” said Nick Woodhouse, President and CMO of Authentic Brands Group.

“Our new offering in the premium coffee space has been so well received, that numerous entrepreneurs have approached us to be part of this unique global iconic brand experience,” says Dave Craig, President, MM Café USA. “The positive response and guest satisfaction with Marilyn Monroe™ Café are beyond our expectations, and we look forward to developing the brand further into new markets.”

In addition, 10 new Marilyn Monroe™ Café units will soon begin opening around Vancouver, Canada.

This adds to the worldwide development plans of the franchisor, which launched the flagship location in the fall of 2012, along Toronto’s wealthy suburban lakefront community of Oakville, Ontario.

Inspired by the iconic blonde bombshell, the Mason Studio design of Marilyn Monroe™ Café features a stylish selection of materials, mid-century modern furniture and subtle architectural details. These fine points culminate into an inviting space for all guests, whether they are on-the-go or casually snacking and sipping premium espressos with friends.

Marilyn Monroe™ Café is committed to the health of the environment. The beverage containers are from compostable and post-consumer recycled materials, lowering the impact on our planet, while all of the coffees are certified organic to ensure that every time customers enjoy their beverage, they are participating in a dedication to environmental sustainability.

About Authentic Brands Group, LLC Authentic Brands Group, in partnership with Leonard Green & Partners, is an intellectual property corporation with a mandate to acquire, manage and build long-term value in prominent consumer brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG’s mission is to further enhance brand equity through partnering with best-in-class licensees and direct-to-retail partnerships in apparel, sporting goods, action sports, home, celebrity, entertainment and consumer electronics. The brands ABG owns include Marilyn Monroe®, Judith Leiber®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Taryn Rose®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Palm Beach®, Misook®, Christopher Blue®, Prince®, Ektelon®, Viking®, TapouT®, Sportcraft®. www.abg-nyc.com

For more information, please visit:
www.marilynmonroecafe.com

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Toronto – March 22, 2013

Toronto’s film and television director Dawn Wilkinson recently guest directed an episode of CBC’s award winning and internationally acclaimed series Murdoch Mysteries, set to air on Monday March 25, 2013 at 9 PM. The episode, titled Lover in a Murderous Time, features guest stars Sheila McCarthy of Little Mosque on the Prairie, Antonio Cupo of Bomb Girls and Cheri Maracle of Tkaronto. Follow Dawn on Twitter (@DawnWilkinson), she will be live Tweeting behind the scenes production details and more throughout the show.

Now in its sixth season, Murdoch Mysteries is a Canadian drama television series starring Yannick Bisson as a police detective working in Toronto in the 1890s.

Dawn is also co-creator of JUMP UP, a sitcom for kids about biracial fraternal twins growing up in a household with two cultures. The program is currently in development with writers and producers John May and Suzanne Bolch (How To Be Indie, Naturally Sadie, Connor Undercover) for Heroic TV.

Upcoming, Dawn is attached to direct the TV adaptation of the Austin Clarke‘s Giller Award Winning Novel The Polished Hoe alongside writer/producer James Russell. The show will star Yanna McIntosh for MANKS Productions.

Currently in development, Dawn is writing, directing and producing Ellis Hawkes, a crime thriller about a hero cop who solves a series of murders in the Jane and Finch Corridor with her production company Afterlife Films.

As well, Dawn is working on One Man Woman with LA producer Rudy Langlais (The Hurricane, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story). One Man Woman is a romantic comedy about a Caribbean woman who falls in love even though she doesn’t believe in monogamy. She is also developing the coming of age dramedy Revealing Rachel, the story of a half-black, half-Jewish girl’s search for her biological father with Barbados producing partner Lisa Harewood (A Hand Full of Dirt).

Born in Montreal and raised in Toronto, Dawn studied directing at the Canadian Film Centre. Over the years Dawn’s directing credits can be seen in TV series How To Be Indie and She’s The Mayor, as well as short films Girls Who Say Yes, Instant Dread, Dandelions and Wilderness which won the Platinum Remi Award for Best Original Short Subject at the 2012 Worldfest in Houston. Dawn’s feature film Devotion won the 2004 Tony Stoltz Completion Award and ReelWorld Film Festival’s Star! Audience Award and Best Feature at the San Francisco Urban Kids Film Festival. In addition, Dawn was the recipient of the 2008 Women In Film & Television’s Director’s Guild of Canada Emerging Television Director Award.

For more information visit:
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Toronto – March 21, 2013

CTV’s etalk anchor Tanya Kim will be participating in the 2013 Sporting Life 10K on Sunday, May 12, 2013, which raises funds to send children battling cancer to Camp Oochigeas. The run will begin at the front of the Sporting Life store (2665 Yonge Street, Toronto) and end at Coronation Park near Prince’s Gate. Those interested in donating to this cause can visit: www.ooch.org/TanyaKim.

Relying on the generosity of its volunteers and donors, Camp Ooch works to ensure over 800 children are able to participate in the camp experience every year at no cost to their families, allowing kids to focus on who they are, instead of what they have.

Camp Ooch provides year-round programs for children affected by childhood cancer at their campsite in Muskoka, The Hospital for Sick Children and in the community. Camp Ooch offers Leadership programs where they take camp leaders affected by cancer on wilderness expeditions, enhancing their leadership and team building skills. As well, Campo Ooch offers programs within the city, such as Ooch Downtown and In-City, which teaches kids skills like cooking and baking.

“Camp Ooch is a great program that makes a big impact on the lives of children,” says Tanya Kim. “Each and every child deserves and fun life full of bright memories and that’s exactly what this camp offers.”

Tanya feels it is important to stay grounded and connected with the community she lives in. She is grateful for the endless support she has received and gladly shows her appreciation through her participation in a variety of charitable community events. As a philanthropist, Tanya actively helps with causes that are close to her heart which include the Ontario SPCA, Blessings in a Backpack, MusiCounts, CARE Canada and Free the Children’s We Day.

Tanya Kim is widely recognized as one of Canada’s top television personalities on CTV’s etalk. Tanya has hosted a variety of red carpets and covered events like the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games for CTV, The Prince William and Kate Middleton Wedding and the 2013 Academy Awards. She has also interviewed some of the entertainment industry’s most notables including Jake Gylenhaal, Rod Stewart, Jamie Foxx, and Belinda Carlisle.

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