Since 1979 the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television has been doling out annual awards in the form of The Genies and the The Geminis. After more than thirty years, the Academy has grown up and is playing catch up with the rest of the world in establishing a true Canadian identity in award presentations awarding our own homegrown talents. The birth of the new CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS was welcomed by the industry at large with big fanfare starting with the announcement party at The Shore Club during last year’s TIFF celebrations. The writing was on the wall as to the pending success of these awards would be just by the sheer number of celebrities and industry moguls that attended that party that went well into the night. Viggo Mortensen, Atom Egoyan, Meg Tilly, Yannick Bisson, Emily Hampshire and George Stroumboulopoulos all showed up to raise a glass and cheer the new naming of the awards. The CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS made their inaugural debut shortly after the Oscars were over and done with. Now it was Canada’s turn to celebrate the best in film, television and digital media. And on board to host the first-time broadcast endeavour was non other than Martin Short who handled the festivities in his own grand Canadiana style. While many of those accepting tried to give the award a moniker that would best suit the new statue/statuette, Martin would have been elated if they would have called it the Martys. However, that is already taken by the Mississauga Arts Council. Taking a page from the Juno Awards, celebrating Canadian music, the SCREEN AWARDS were preceded by a FanZone Meet The Stars at the Sony Centre the day before the broadcast. On hand to meet the fans were the likes of Adam Beach, Arlene Dickinson, Brad Smith, Brian Williams, Cheryl Hickey, Ennis Esmer, Gerry Dee, Kim Coates, Meg Tilly and Kristin Lehman. A total of 37 pieces of hardware were handed out during the three nights of ceremonies, including the 2-night Industry Awards and the broadcast, at two set locations – the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Sony Centre. The latter being the location for the CBC Television broadcast where 14 of the awards were handed out. The award nights presented at the MTCC were lead-up events in gala style attended by guests over sit-down dinner and drinks while the main event at the Sony Centre offered up a red carpet arrivals, live show and a huge after party.I can tell you from past experience, this first-time presentation trumped all previous Genie and Gemini awards in previous years in scale and content alone. Under the new supervision of Academy CEO Helga Stephenson, formerly with TIFF, the SCREEN AWARDS are well on there way to generating international recognition and acceptance. It’s the beginning of a new era for the Academy in recognizing talent in Canadian film and television. 2013 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS – TELEVISION WINNERS BY CATEGORY OF ACHIEVEMENT Best Animated Program or Series Producing Parker (Breakthrough Entertainment) Ira Levy, Jun Camerino, Laura Kosterski, Peter Williamson Best Breaking News Coverage CBC News Now: Jack Layton’s Death (CBC) Jennifer Sheepy, Layal El Abdallah, Paul Bisson, Gerry Buffett, Patricia Craigen, Seema Patel, Marc Riddell, Bill Thornberry Best Breaking Reportage, Local (CBC) John Lancaster, Nil Koksal ‐ CBC News Toronto ‐ CBC News Toronto ‐ Miriam Makashvili Best Breaking Reportage, National (CBC) Adrienne Arsenault ‐ CBC News The National ‐ Reports from Attawapiskat Best Children’s or Youth Fiction Program or Series Degrassi ‐ Season 11 (Epitome Pictures Inc.) Linda Schuyler, Stefan Brogren, David Lowe, Stephen Stohn, Stephanie Williams, Brendon Yorke Best Children’s or Youth Non‐Fiction Program or Series Artzooka! (CCI Entertainment) Charles Falzon, Kristine Klohk, Arnie Zipursky The Bell Media Award for Best Comedy Program or Series Less Than Kind (Breakthrough Entertainment, Buffalo Gal Pictures) Ira Levy, Garry Campbell, Marvin Kaye, Phyllis Laing, Mark McKinney, Chris Sheasgreen, Paula Smith, Peter Williamson Best Documentary Program or Series The Nature of Things with David Suzuki (CBC) Bob Culbert, Frances M. Morrison, Caroline Underwood Best Dramatic Mini‐Series or TV Movie Magic Beyond Words: The JK Rowling Story (Media‐Max) Karine Martin, Jean‐François Doray, R.J. Gilbert, Paul A. Kaufman Best Dramatic Series Flashpoint (Flashpoint Season IV Productions Inc.) Anne Marie La Traverse, Bill Mustos Best History or Biography Documentary Program or Series D‐Day to Victory (Entertainment One, Impossible Television (UK)) Michael Kot, Janice Tufford, Paul Wooding Best International Drama The Borgias (Take 5 Productions, Mid‐Atlantic Films, Octagon Films) Neil Jordan, James Flynn, Sheila Hockin, John Weber Best Lifestyle Program or Series Income Property (Skit Inc.) Kit Redmond, Jenna Keane, Scott McGillivray, Karen Walters Best Live Sporting Event London 2012 Olympic Games (TSN) Rick Chisholm, Mike Brannagan, Gord Cutler Best Local Newscast Global Toronto (Global Toronto) Ward Smith, Jason Keel, Amy Saracino, Dave Trafford, Mark Trueman Best Music, Variety, Sketch Comedy or Talk Program or Series Rick Mercer Report (Island Edge Inc.) Gerald Lunz, Rick Mercer Best National Newscast CBC News The National (CBC) Mark Harrison, Terry Auciello, Michael Gruzuk, Heather McLennan, Fred Parker Best News Information Series the fifth estate (CBC) Jim Williamson, Marie Caloz Best Performing Arts Program or Series or Arts Documentary Program or Series Love Shines (Paperny Entertainment Inc.) Cal Shumiatcher, Douglas Arrowsmith, Stuart Coxe, Trevor Hodgson, Audrey Mehler, Karen Melvin, David Paperny Best Pre‐School Program or Series Stella & Sam (Radical Sheep Productions) John Leitch, Michelle Melanson Best Reality/Competition Program or Series Dragons’ Den (CBC) Tracie Tighe, Mike Armitage, Lisa Gabriele Best Science or Nature Documentary Program or Series Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey (Arcadia Entertainment) Tim O’Brien, Sarah Robertson Best Sports Analysis or Commentary (Program, Series or Segment) London 2012 Olympic Games Primetime (TSN) Ken Volden, Gord Cutler, Bill Dodson, Linda Tremblay Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary Program About Her (Shaftesbury, Henry Less Productions, Rethink Breast Cancer) Christina Jennings, Phyllis Ellis, Sissy Federer‐Less, Scott Garvie, Alison Gordon, Henry Less, Michelle Rothstein Craft Categories Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research Angela Gilbert ‐ the fifth estate ‐ Scout’s Honour Barbara Sears Award for Best Visual Research Darren Yearsley ‐ Love, Hate & Propaganda: The Cold War ‐ Turning Up the Heat Best Achievement in Make‐Up Emilie Gauthier, Erik Gosselin ‐ Being Human ‐ When I Think About You, I Shred Myself Best Costume Design Joanne Hansen ‐ Bomb Girls ‐ Jumping Tracks Best Direction in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series Phil Earnshaw csc ‐ Degrassi ‐ Season 12 ‐ Scream, Part Two Best Direction in a Comedy Program or Series Sheri Elwood ‐ Call Me Fitz ‐ Hell Hath No Drink Limit Best Direction in a Documentary Program or Series Erna Buffie ‐ Smarty Plants Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini‐Series Jerry Ciccoritti ‐ John A: Birth of a Country Best Direction in a Dramatic Series Jim Donovan ‐ Flashpoint ‐ A Day In The Life Best Direction in a Lifestyle/Practical Information Program or Series Henry Less, Dale Burshtein ‐ From Spain with Love: with Annie Sibonney ‐ Seafood To Die For Best Direction in a Live Sporting Event Ron Forsythe ‐ Hockey Night in Canada ‐ Stanley Cup Finals GM7 Best Direction in a News Information Program or Series Carmen Merrifield, Claude Vickery ‐ the fifth estate ‐ Truth & Lies: The Last Days of Osama bin Laden Best Direction in a Performing Arts Program or Series Douglas Arrowsmith ‐ Love Shines Best Direction in a Reality/Competition Program or Series Graeme Lynch ‐ Undercover Boss Canada ‐ FedEx Best Direction in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series John Keffer ‐ 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards Best Direction in an Animated Program or Series Robin Budd ‐ Producing Parker ‐ How Green is my Parker? Best Original Music for a Non‐Fiction Program or Series Ohad Benchetrit, Justin Small ‐ Semisweet: Life in Chocolate Best Original Music Score for a Program Jonathan Goldsmith ‐ Titanic Best Original Music Score for a Series Amin Bhatia, Ari Posner ‐ Flashpoint ‐ Day Game Best Photography in a Comedy Program or Series Ian Bibby ‐ Call Me Fitz ‐ Hell Hath No Drink Limit Best Photography in a Documentary Program or Series Adam Ravetch ‐ Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series Paul Sarossy ‐ The Borgias ‐ The Borgia Bull Best Photography in a Lifestyle or Reality/Competition Program or Series Jason Tan ‐ From Spain with Love: with Annie Sibonney ‐ Basque Country Best Photography in a Variety or Performing Arts or Sketch Comedy Program or Series Dylan Macleod, Pierre Marleau ‐ Love Lies Bleeding Best Picture Editing in a Comedy, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series Craig Webster, C.C.E. ‐ Less Than Kind ‐ Fugue State Best Picture Editing in a Documentary Program or Series Robert Swartz ‐ When Dreams Take Flight Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series Brett C. Sullivan ‐ Flashpoint ‐ Grounded Best Picture Editing in an Information Program or Series Jonathan Wong ‐ 16 x 9 The Bigger Picture ‐ Getting into Cirque Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Fiction Program or Series Aidan Leroux ‐ Bomb Girls ‐ Jumping Tracks Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Non‐Fiction Program or Series Adrian Greenlaw ‐ Inventions That Shook The World ‐ 1920′s Best Sound in a Comedy, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series Mark Gingras, Elma Bello, Katie Halliday, Stan Mak, Rudy Michael, Brad Thornton, Marilee Yorston ‐ Todd and the Book of Pure Evil ‐ Black Tie Showdown Best Sound in a Dramatic Program or Series Jane Tattersall, Yuri Gorbachow, Jack Heeren, Andrew Jablonski, Goro Koyama, Martin Lee, Kirk Lynds, Andy Malcolm, David McCallum, Dale Sheldrake, Don White ‐ The Borgias ‐ The Borgia Bull Best Sound in an Information/Documentary Program or Series Margus Jukkum, Richard Spence‐Thomas, Gary Vaughan, Melodie Vaughan ‐ Museum Secrets ‐ Inside the Imperial War Museum Best Visual Effects Adam Stern ‐ Continuum ‐ A Stitch in Time Best Writing in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series Frank van Keeken ‐ Wingin’ It ‐ Hands Solo Best Writing in a Comedy Program or Series Mark McKinney ‐ Less Than Kind ‐ Play it Again, Sam Best Writing in a Documentary Program or Series Sheona McDonald ‐ When Dreams Take Flight Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini‐Series Bruce M. Smith ‐ John A: Birth of a Country Best Writing in a Dramatic Series Aubrey Nealon ‐ Flashpoint ‐ Day Game Best Writing in a Lifestyle or Reality/Competition Program or Series Les Stroud ‐ Survivorman 10 Days ‐ Tiburon Island Desert Best Writing in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series Rick Mercer Report (Island Edge Inc.) Rick Mercer, Rick Currie, Greg Eckler, Chris Finn, Tim Steeves, George Westerholm Programming Segments Best News Information Segment Keith Boag, Mike Heenan, Carmen Merrifield, Claude Panet‐Raymond ‐ CBC News The National ‐ Mexico: A Country At War With Itself Best Sports Feature Segment Josh Shiaman, Brent Blanchard, Stephen Brunt, Alison Redmond, Don Young ‐ London 2012 Olympic Games ‐ Opening Essay Performance Categories Best Achievement in Casting Sara Kay, Jim Heber, Jenny Lewis ‐ Todd and the Book of Pure Evil ‐ BYOBOPE Best Host in a Pre‐School, Children’s or Youth Program or Series Jeremie Saunders ‐ Artzooka! ‐ Artzooka! Episode 218 The Shaw Media Award for Best Host in a Variety, Lifestyle, Reality/Competition, Performing Arts or Talk Program or Series George Stroumboulopoulos ‐ George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight ‐ John Irving / Regis Philbin/ Haiti Special Best Host or Interviewer in a News Information Program or Series David Suzuki ‐ The Nature of Things with David Suzuki ‐ Journey to the Disaster Zone ‐ Japan 3/11 Best News Anchor Peter Mansbridge ‐ CBC News The National Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role Gerry Dee ‐ Mr. D ‐ The Basketball Diaries Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role Wendel Meldrum ‐ Less Than Kind ‐ The Fwomp Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role Enrico Colantoni ‐ Flashpoint ‐ Day Game Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role Meg Tilly ‐ Bomb Girls ‐ Armistice Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series Peter Outerbridge ‐ John A: Birth of a Country Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series Wendy Crewson ‐ Saving Hope ‐ Out of Sight Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series Stuart Margolin ‐ Call Me Fitz ‐ Hell Hath No Drink Limit Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series Joanna Cassidy ‐ Call Me Fitz ‐ Heir of the Dog Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini‐Series Shawn Doyle ‐ John A: Birth of a Country Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini‐Series Emily Osment ‐ Cyberbully Best Performance in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series Melinda Shankar ‐ How to be Indie 2 ‐ How to Be the Hero Best Performance in a Guest Role, Dramatic Series Gordon Pinsent ‐ Republic of Doyle ‐ Mirror, Mirror Best Performance in a Performing Arts Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble) Christopher Plummer ‐ The Tempest Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble) Rick Mercer ‐ Rick Mercer Report ‐ Season 9, Episode 4 Best Performance in an Animated Program or Series Seán Cullen ‐ Almost Naked Animals ‐ Horn Swoggled Best Sports Host or Analyst in a Sports Program or Sportscast Brian Williams ‐ London 2012 Olympic Games Best Sports Play‐by‐Play Announcer Rod Smith ‐ London 2012 Olympic Games FILM WINNERS BY CATEGORY OF ACHIEVEMENT BEST MOTION PICTURE REBELLE / WAR WITCH ‐ Pierre Even, Marie‐Claude Poulin ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION/PRODUCTION DESIGN EMMANUEL FRECHETTE, JOSÉE ARSENAULT ‐ Rebelle / War Witch ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY NICOLAS BOLDUC ‐ Rebelle / War Witch ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN XAVIER DOLAN, FRANÇOIS BARBEAU ‐ Laurence Anyways ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTION KIM NGUYEN ‐ Rebelle / War Witch ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING RICHARD COMEAU ‐ Rebelle / War Witch ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE‐UP COLLEEN QUINTON, MICHELLE CÔTÉ, KATHY KELSO, MARTIN LAPOINTE ‐ Laurence Anyways ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSIC ‐ ORIGINAL SCORE HOWARD SHORE ‐ Cosmopolis ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSIC ‐ ORIGINAL SONG EMILY HAINES, JAMES SHAW, HOWARD SHORE ‐ Cosmopolis ‐ Long to Live PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE JAMES CROMWELL ‐ Still Mine PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE SERGE KANYINDA ‐ Rebelle / War Witch PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE RACHEL MWANZA ‐ Rebelle / War Witch PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE SEEMA BISWAS ‐ Midnight’s Children ACHIEVEMENT IN OVERALL SOUND CLAUDE LA HAYE, DANIEL BISSON, BERNARD GARIÉPY STROBL ‐ Rebelle / War Witch ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND EDITING MARTIN PINSONNAULT, JEAN‐FRANCOIS B. SAUVÉ, SIMON MEILLEUR, CLAIRE POCHON ‐ Rebelle / War Witch ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY KIM NGUYEN ‐ Rebelle / War Witch ADAPTED SCREENPLAY Sponsor / Commanditaire: Starlight TV SALMAN RUSHDIE ‐ Midnight’s Children ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECTS DENNIS BERARDI, JASON EDWARDH, MATT GLOVER, TREY HARRELL, LEANN HARVEY, JO HUGHES, ETHAN LEE, SCOTT RIOPELLE, ERIC ROBINSON, KYLE YONEDA ‐ Resident Evil: Retribution TED ROGERS BEST FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY STORIES WE TELL ‐ Anita Lee, Sarah Polley BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY THE BOXING GIRLS OF KABUL ‐ Annette Clarke, Ariel Nasr BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT DRAMA THROAT SONG ‐ Miranda de Pencier, Stacey Aglok MacDonald BEST ANIMATED SHORT PAULA ‐ Julie Roy, Dominic Étienne Simard Digital Media Categories Best Cross‐Platform Project ‐ Children’s and Youth My Babysitter’s a Vampire Interactive: Humans vs. Vampires (Secret Location, Secret Location, Fresh TV Inc.) James Milward, Ryan Andal, Gavin Friesen, Pietro Gagliano, Sabrina Saccoccio Best Cross‐Platform Project – Fiction Drunk and on Drugs the Happy Funtime Hour ‐ Digital (Happy Funtime Productions 2007 Inc.) Paul Pope, Colin Busby, Victoria Ha, Dana Herlihey, Evan Jones, Stephen MacLeod Best Cross‐Platform Project ‐ Non‐Fiction Truth & Lies: The Last Days of Osama bin Laden (CBC News, the fifth estate, Sean Embury, Fulscrn Digital Med) Rachel Nixon, Marie Caloz, Marissa Nelson, Robert Sheppard, Jim Williamson Best Original Program or Series produced for Digital Media – Fiction Guidestones (iThentic, 3 o’clock.tv) Jonas Diamond, Lisa Baylin, Jeremy Diamond, Jay Ferguson, Denny Silverthorne, Catherine Tait Best Original Program or Series produced for Digital Media ‐ Non‐Fiction Highrise: One Millionth Tower (National Film Board of Canada) Katerina Cizek, Sarah Arruda, Silva Basmajian, Gerry Flahive Review by Joey Cee. Photos by Joey Cee and Enzo Iammatteo Have you ever wondered where the rest of the Hollywood stars are when they are not at the Dolby Theatre celebrating the Oscars? Unless they are nominated or associated in some way with a nominated film, chances are you won’t find them there. A few years ago, I found the hot spot in Beverly Hills where at least 100 to 150 celebs gather together for a friendly night of networking and dining while watching the Oscars on large screens. Where else but the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel would you find such a gathering of Hollywood celebrities and industry giants on Oscar Night? Although the guest list changes each year, the party atmosphere is still the same at the NIGHT OF 100 STARS Gala. There was no shortage of screen power at this gala hosted by producer and dinner chairman Norby Walters, veteran music agent extraordinaire. Numerous former Academy Award winners and nominees alongside a host of movie and television greats paraded through the Beverly Hills Hotel where they were greeted by selected media prior to heading for the pre-show reception and a $1000 a plate dinner in The Crystal Ballroom. Although the main event in Hollywood was touting the mega-stars, it was just as exciting to see the stars of yesteryear being recognized in Beverly Hills. After all, many of these have their own statue sitting on their mantels at home. Nevertheless, the atmosphere at this gala was more relaxed with a sense of calm, as opposed to the media buzz being generated at the other end of the city. It sometimes felt surreal to see stars watching the large hi def screens applauding and cheering for their colleagues while dining and mingling about the ballrooms. This year I had the opportunity to meet up with many of the celeb guests I grew up watching. These included Lee Majors (Six Million Dollar Man), Shirley Jones (Partridge Family), Louis Gosset Jr. (An Officer and a Gentleman), Gordon Clapp (NYPD Blue), Lou Ferrigno (Incredible Hulk), comedian Marty Ingels, Sharon Gless (Cagney and Lacey/Burn Notice), Mary Wilson (Supremes), Sofia Milos (CSI Miami), Bernie Kopell (Love Boat), Ken Davitian (Borat), Marion Ross (Happy Days), JoAnne Worley (Laugh In), Mark Steines (Entertainment Tonight), Linda Purl (Matlock/Happy Days), Lorraine Toussaint (Body of Proof), astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Charline Tilton (Dallas), Martin Landau (Mission Impossible), Lisa Rinna (Melrose Place) Marilu Henner (Taxi), Seymour Cassel, comedian Shelley Berman, Neal McDonough (Desperate Housewives), Jason Ritter (Parenthood), John Savage (Gemini Rising), Doris Roberts (Everybody Loves Raymond), Kevin Dobson (Knotts Landing), Lainie Kazan (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Harry Hamlin, Bruce Davidson (The Practice), James Avery (The Closer), Joanna Cassidy and Steve Webber (Wings/Brothers and Sisters) … just to name a few. The 23rd Annual NIGHT OF 100 STARS AWARDS GALA was streamed live worldwide by The Fashion TV Network. Review and Photos by Joey Cee MUSIC REVIEW From February 20-24 THE FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE took over the Delta Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto for five days of celebration, education and entertainment for the music industry. IT WAS REALLY ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC! Opening Night ceremonies got to a good start with Canadian music industry legend, Bernie Finkelstein as keynote speaker. Lifetime Achievement Award recipients went to The Weavers and Mike Seeger, and a Folk Alliance Spirit of Folk Award honoured Bernie Finkelstein, Sylvia Tyson, Tam Kearney, Enoch Kent and Holmes Hooke for their past, present and future contributions to the world of folk. An outstanding list of 60 artists on nine stages entertained the audience for one great night of music. The variety and the number of artists performing over this five-day event is mind-boggling to say the least. You can attempt to see half a show in the performance alley showcases on the Main floor if you to take in two performances in an hour, but it is impossible to continue this multi-tasking for very long. The day never ends, with private showcases featured from 10:30 pm until 3:30 am, located on three floors of rooms converted into small clubs, and people wandering in hallways trying to decide what gig they should go and listen to. A few hours of sleep and I’m back at it the next day, sleep deprived, especially if one wants to participate in panels, workshops or special events in the morning. Some of the highlights of the Conference included: Dar Williams, one of the most respected singer-songwriters of her generation entertained in a special one-hour performance. She is considered one of rock’s reigning onstage wits and has been a leading figure in the folk-rock world for 20 years. She was enchanting and captivated the crowded room with her collection of songs and stories. The love that went back to her from the audience was heartwarming. Judy Collins entertained a full house, and thrilled her fans with her incredible voice, wit and charm. At 71, she is still writing and performing at 80 to 100 dates a year around the country. Her beautiful and angelic voice has not changed after an impressive career that has spanned more than 50 years. Showcase Scotland, a full night of Scottish music which included, Karine Polwart, “one of the finest singer-songwriter in Britain” The Guardian, Joy Dunlop, “long established as one of the finest Gaelic singers on the circuit”, Rachel Sermanni “a Folk Noir Gem” The Times, Kilmarnock Edition, “6-piece Scottish supergroup”, Breabach, one of Scotland’s most dynamic and inspirational bands. A reception followed for the standing room only crowded room and Scotland’s Glenfeddich whiskey was served to add to the ambience. Next year’s International Folk Alliance Conference is held at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City. This is a one-of-a-kind show. If you missed it this year, plan to attend the event for an enjoyable week of unbelievable and enriching entertainment! David Berkeley Tania Elizabeth Review and Photos by Jacqueline Kyrion SPECIAL EVENT: HOLLYWOOD OSCAR NIGHT Ever wonder what all those other celebrities are doing, who are not at the Dolby Theatre on the night of the Oscars? While only the nominated stars, directors, producers and all others connected to a nominated film are walking the red carpet, many of the past winners and losers, congregate at a special screening party in Beverly Hills. The night of the Academy Awards is a night when constellations of stars come out of their Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Belaire and Santa Monica estates to support their peers and participate in the spectacle. Anyone who is someone in Hollywood is out to see and be seen. A stellar mix of TV and movie actors and actresses, moguls and media types, producers, paparazzi and assorted glitterati. It’s also a night where, under the spotlights of the exclusive and historic Beverly Hills Hotel, hundreds of Hollywood’s brightest converge in limousines, walk the red carpet, smile for the cameras, and enter the most exclusive, high-profile awards night gala event of the year – NIGHT OF 100 STARS! This event has been hosted for more than two decades by industry heavyweight Norby Walters. If you are interested in getting to at least one big Oscar party while in L.A., this is your ticket if you are willing to fork out $1000 per person. Tickets available for the Gala Dinner and Screening Party by visiting the official website at www.nightof100stars.com On the guest list of attendees in the last few years include Ben Vereen, Bernie Koppell, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Davis, Buzz Aldrin, Connie Stevens, Corey Feldman, Charlene Tilton, Diane Ladd, Dick Van Patten, Ed Asner, Ernest Borgnine, Florence Henderson, Fred Willard, Gary Busey, James Keach, Jane Seymour, Joanne Worley, Jose Conseco, Karen Black, Laura Dern, Lea Thompson, Lorenzo Lamas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Marilyn McCoo, Martin Landau, Meatloaf, Michelle Phillips, Noah Wylie, Orlando Jones, Pat Boone, Rich Little, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Conrad, Ryan O’Neal, Sally Kellerman, Sally Kirkland, Scott Baio, Sean Young, Shirley Jones, Sofia Milos, Stefanie Powers, Stella Stevens, Tanya Roberts and Tatum O’Neal. From the “old Hollywood” to the “new Hollywood”, this annual event attracts a variety of people including industry big wigs and corporate underwriters. CONSUMER SHOW REPORT You won’t hear engines revving up or horns blowing, you won’t smell the fumes from exhaust pipes, smell gas or see an oil spill anywhere in this parking lot. BMW 351s Mercedes Benz - Hyundai Genesis Concept - BMW i8 Concept - Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe Hyundai Genesis Concept AUTO EXOTICA! If you have any interest at all in cars, exotic cars have a magnetic attraction. There is no dream more compelling, no vision more appealing than the image of one day owning and driving an exotic and this year’s show is sure to help fuel those dreams. “Auto Exotica” which was a spectacular feature of the 2012 Canadian International Auto Show is back again for 2013, returning to its exclusive location in the Constitution Hall on the 100 level of the North Metro Toronto Convention Centre. On display at the Auto Exotica exhibit includes the Ferrari 599XX, the Maserati MC12 Corsa, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider and much more. ECO-DRIVE SHOWCASE: Continuing from its “premiere” in 2012, the 2013 edition of the “Eco-Drive Showcase” highlighting fuel efficiency technologies, has expanded and relocated to the 800 level of the South Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The expanding range of high-efficiency and low-environmental-impact vehicles and the technologies they employ is not well-understood by much of the general public. Here, potential consumers can have their FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) answered. The exhibit features an array of clean, fuel efficient vehicles and technologies from more than a dozen manufacturers that are on the market right now-or soon will be. The exhibit’s focus will be to demonstrate that there is not just one but a broad range of energy-efficient alternatives, and the display will highlight a broad spectrum of those technologies. Featured vehicles will include diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric powertrains as well as advanced conventional technologies. CRUISE NATIONALS: Along with exhibits of more than 1000 new cars and trucks, the Canadian International AutoShow is famous for its classic vehicle exhibits. Inspired by the popularity of weekly car cruises, CRUISE NATIONALS was born, with a mandate is to support and celebrate the weekly car cruise and, in conjunction with the CIAS, provide automotive enthusiasts the opportunity to share their passion at Canada’s premier automotive event. For the past 9 years, Cruise Nationals has showcased the very best custom and restored cars and trucks from Southern Ontario that were built prior to 1975. The format for selecting the 10 vehicles for the Cruise Nationals display is based on an elimination process, with 10 Cruise Nationals Regional Cruises hosting car shows to select 60 representative vehicles. At a season ending event entitled “Cruise Nationals Season Finale” 10 finalists are selected from those 60 for display and selection of the winner at the CIAS. As Cruise Nationals is not a concours event, the artistry of each vehicle is to be appreciated on a “first impression” basis. This year’s finalists are: - Steven Bloom (1955 Ford F100 Pick-up) HOT ROD AND CANADIAN CUSTOM BUILDERS SHOWCASE: Not everyone is content to leave their vehicles as they were delivered from the factory. Many enthusiasts prefer to put the stamp of their own personality on their conveyances. Decades ago that desire spawned the construction of both hot rod and custom cars and the business of building such cars has blossomed into a multi-billion-dollar business. The 40th-anniversary 2013 AutoShow celebrates the craft of the hot-rod and custom-car builder with a display of fabulous and at times, outrageous vehicles from Canadian Hot Rod builders. These builders represent the genesis of automotive design in the expression of their talent and craftsmanship in their creations. Whatever your tastes dictate, you’ll find a thousand reasons to dream and scheme to own one of the many cars and trucks on display at this year’s show. Be sure to make your way to the GM display and visit the HOT WHEELS presentation of the full scale Camaro and a chance to win a collector’s edition Hot Wheel of the same car by simply tweeting at the setup kiosk. This show is not to be missed. Photographs and Review by Joey Cee
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NIGHT OF 100 STARS CELEBRATES THE OSCARS IN BEVERLY HILLS
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THE FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE in Toronto was all about the music!
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The 2013 Canadian International AutoShow IS what it’s revved up to be in it’s 40th Year in Toronto!
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- 2014 Audi R8
- BMW M6 Gran Coupe
- 2013 SRT Viper
- Ford Fiesta ST
- 2014 Cadillac ELR
- 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
- Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid
- 2014 Kia Cadenza
- Jaguar F-Type
- Jaguar XFR-S
- Lexus LF-CC
- Lexus LF-LC
- Maserati Quattroporte
- 2014 Mazda6 SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel
Topping the list are the:
- Volkswagen Cross Coupe
- Honda Urban SUV Concept
- Acura NSX Concept
- Toyota Fun-Vii Concept
- Bob Cram (1953 Chevrolet 1300 Pick-up)
- Paul Hopla (1970 Dodge Challenger)
- Alex McClure (1955 Mercury Montclair Convertible)
- Cleo Tobias (1969 Lincoln Mark III)
- Kevin Saindon (1939 Rord Roadster)
- Jules Saari (1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe)
- Frank Mitchell (1937 Studebaker Dictator Model 6A)
- Jason & Teresa Villari (1956 Ford Thunderbird)
- Robert & Fiona Young (1971 Plymouth Cuda)
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This year marks the 40th Anniversary for the Canadian International AutoShow and they have been celebrating that milestone with something to interest everyone, from new concept and production cars to green vehicles and hot rods.At least 40 North American and Canadian vehicle premieres are the highlight of the 40th anniversary of the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.These include:
The Honda Accord Sedan was named as 2013 Canadian Car of the Year while Hyundai’s Santa Fe 2.0T took home the title of 2013 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Porsche 911 Carrera S was awarded Best New Design.
This year’s collection of CONCEPT CARS is nothing short of breathtaking!
