Mirvish Village becomes the epicentre of all things Scott Pilgrim this evening with the midnight release of the sixth and final volume of the series: Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour. The Beguiling and Oni Press have teamed up to turn Markham Street into Scott Pilgrim central for the release of the new book, the whole event […]
The 9th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention—TFcon—happens this weekend, July 17th and 18th. If you’re a fan of alien robots that turn into vehicles (and I’m not talking about the Go-Bots!) then TFcon is the place for you. TFcon features a huge dealer floor, where you can purchase all manner of Transformers merchandise. They also have […]
It’s that exciting time again! No really, I’m pretty darn excited. It’s North by Northeast this week – Canada’s version of South by Southwest – where hundreds of bands showcases their music around the city and just as many journalists and fans crazily run around (or you know, enjoy themselves). This year has a lot […]
Local dorks, you certainly have your work cut out for you. The Joe Shuster Comic Book Awards, TO Jam Arcade and the Hobbystar Fan Appreciation show are all happening this weekend! If you’re a comic dork then you’ll definitely want to check out the sixth annual Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards on June […]
Got an urge to get your game on this weekend? Look no further than the 2010 Toronto Indie Game Development Showcase happening the evening of Saturday June 5th at the Imperial Pub brought to you by the fine folks at TO Jam. The evening will be a showcase for the amazing games created during the […]
Relive your childhood and start your summer off right by checking out The Fox Theatre‘s upcoming 80’s Fest. The fest runs from May 28th to June 3rd and will feature 35mm prints of classics such as Ghostbusters, Heavy Metal, Buckaroo Banzai, Dirty Dancing, Top Gun, Return of the Living Dead, Conan the Barbarian, The Karate […]
Think Hot Docs is the only festival happening in Toronto this week? The exhibition portion of the Toronto Comic Arts Festival kicked off today, and if you’re looking for a great way to spend this rainy weekend, TCAF is the place to be. Don’t expect to see any comics from the big two at TCAF […]
Anyone familiar with the street art movement knows the name Banksy. Though no one knows the true identity of the illusive urban artist, his distinctive graffiti art can be seen in cities all over the world. If you’re a fan of Banksy’s work or street art in general, the new documentary Exit Through the Gift […]
The fifth Toronto Independent Game Development Jam, also known as T.O. Jam starts today and will run all weekend. The event is a three day game making challenge, where over 200 brave souls will work around the clock to create fully functional games by Sunday night. In addition to several required images, each game must […]
The first Wizard World Toronto Comic Con kicks off today (that’s March 26th) at 12pm. There will be something at the con for dorks of all stripes; whether you’re a fan of sci-fi, horror, comic books, video games, anime, etc. If it’s dorky, chances are you’ll find it at Toronto Comic Con. Featured guests include […]
The Toronto gaming scene came together last week for the Hand Eye Society social. Not only was it an opportunity for the local game development, game journalism and enthusiast community to schmooze, but those in attendance were also treated to a preview of Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, a collaborative project from local developer Capybara […]
Shock & Awe: The Dusk ‘Til Dawn Grindhouse Experience is returning to the Fox Theatre on Saturday, November 28th at 11:30pm. The all night event features six awesome movies all presented on film, including the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and everything from weird 1960’s horror to Blaxploitation Kung Fu and a Canadian Star Wars rip-off! […]
Attention all Toronto gamers, Gamercamp happens on November 21st. A one-day celebration of the creativity, art, and history of video games featuring speakers, demos, and an arcade filled with rare and retro games from Canada’s first gaming museum. If you like indie games, retro games or have an interest in game design Gamercamp is the […]
Those of you who have seen The Hangover or are familiar with Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job will recognize the great Zach Galifianakis. The bearded comic is on the verge of becoming a huge star, something we’re all very glad to see. Being fans of Galifianakis, we’re very happy to announce a free […]
For the past month director Edgar Wright has been rocking Toronto’s Bloor Cinema with his Wright Stuff film series. Wright Stuff comprises films selected by Wright ranging from cult classics like The Warriors, martial arts flicks like Shaolin Soccer and even Canadian horror classics like The Brood. Of course, Wright threw in a few of […]
