Many thought that after the tragic and unexpected death of Paul Walker during the filming of Furious 7, the Fast and the Furious franchise would wrap up production without finishing the movie. This was most certainly not the case, as creative use of technology and family allowed producers to finish [Read more]
The tragic stories of World War 2 are taught in classrooms around the world. We learn about the horrific acts committed, and the ultimate fall of the Nazi empire. We hear about the battles and the soldiers who fought valiantly to protect their lands and freedoms. What we don’t often hear about [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is very pleased to announce the appointment of Gerald McEachern as its new Executive Director/General Manager. Gerald returns to Thunder Bay after 13 years, taking over from Acting Executive Director, Ken Boshcoff. Mr. Boshcoff will be [Read more]
ONtour Concert in Blind River Celebrates Ontario’s 150th Anniversary As part of a year-long line-up of events marking Ontario’s 150th anniversary and celebrating the province, the free ONtour concert series will provide the soundtrack for the Summer of ’17, stopping in more than 20 [Read more]
For many kids growing up in the mid 90’s, the Power Rangers were “the big thing”. From schoolyards to backyards, kids would pick their favorite ranger and would be amused for hours as they acted out scenes from the TV Show. Many movies were produced and released along with the making of [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – What an incredible way to end the school year! “Currency of Love” is a new song and video by students from the George O’Neill Public School . Co-written by teacher Shy-Anne Bartlett (a.k.a. Shy-Anne Hovorka) and Grade 7 student Kendall Cormier co-wrote the [Read more]
Are we alone in the universe? This topic has been explored by scientists and astronauts for decades both in movies and in real life. Agents Mulder and Scully gained fame for their X-Files roles which saw them utilizing their FBI connections to explore reports of the unknown. This week, a team of [Read more]
Ice Cube’s claim to fame was as a member of the rap group N.W.A (the band featured in the movie Straight Outta Compton) in the 1980’s. Since then, he has diversified his career to include screenwriting, product endorsements, the formation of a professional basketball league and extensive acting [Read more]
The X-Men franchise over the years has become a fixture in the world of Hollywood. Based on the Marvel comics, the first X-Men movie debuted back in 2000. Countless sequels have followed including a few spinoffs featuring popular characters. One such character is Wolverine. Hugh Jackman, the [Read more]
As we hit the midway mark of May, it is time to take a sneak peek at what awaits in the month of June-including what is expected to be one of the most anticipated new releases of the year- Beauty and the Beast. The remake of the beloved Disney classic hits out shelves on June [Read more]
“Man’s best friend”. That phrase is commonly used to describe the close relationship between dogs and humans. To many, their dog is not just a pet- it is a part of the family. Dogs are by your side when times are tough and, on the other hand, they are an integral part of all joyous [Read more]
Almost two months after the conclusion of the 2017 Academy Awards, the final nominee is the best picture category finally debuts on DVD and Blu-Ray this week. Lion, Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Hidden Figures and Manchester By the Sea are all currently available to rent at [Read more]
Above; Mercy The Band with Alysha Carman,Shelley Buffet, Pat Lalonde, Chris Townes, & Ted Lalonde MANITOUWADGE, ON – April 22, at 7pm Mercy The Band is among the amazing local talent scheduled to play at the Manitouwadge High School to raise funds for the Manitouwadge Food Bank. The [Read more]
With April now in full swing, it’s time to take a sneak peek at May and some of the key new movies that our set to hit our shelves throughout the month. It is a jam packed month, so movie lovers will have to find time during the NHL playoffs to check out such titles [Read more]
When it comes to movie franchises, none have enjoyed the longevity, popularity and profitability of the Star Wars saga. It was without surprise that fans of all ages rejoiced when it was announced that Disney and Lucasfilms would be re-launching the beloved franchise. In 2015, “Star Wars the [Read more]
