Happy (almost!) birthday, Crown Princess Victoria!
The Swedish royal and heir apparent will celebrate her 40th birthday on July 14, and the country is already prepping for the big day.
Three beautiful portraits of the royal were released by the Swedish palace on Friday. This comes ahead of the bigger celebrations set to take place to mark the milestone birthday next month.
In the simple-but-stunning series of photos, Victoria wears a white blouse and pants. She posed solo, without husband Prince Daniel, 5-year-old daughter Princess Estelle and 1-year-old son Prince Oscar.
In July, Sweden will celebrate Victoria’s birthday with the aptly-named “Victoria Day” celebrations,...
The Swedish royal and heir apparent will celebrate her 40th birthday on July 14, and the country is already prepping for the big day.
Three beautiful portraits of the royal were released by the Swedish palace on Friday. This comes ahead of the bigger celebrations set to take place to mark the milestone birthday next month.
In the simple-but-stunning series of photos, Victoria wears a white blouse and pants. She posed solo, without husband Prince Daniel, 5-year-old daughter Princess Estelle and 1-year-old son Prince Oscar.
In July, Sweden will celebrate Victoria’s birthday with the aptly-named “Victoria Day” celebrations,...
- 6/2/2017
- by Diana Pearl
- PEOPLE.com
What to see on the long weekend!What to see on the long weekend!Jenny Bullough5/19/2017 4:32:00 Pm In most of Canada, this weekend marks Victoria Day, the first long weekend of the summer and the unofficial kickoff to the season of patios, barbeques, and cottages. It’s a perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors, and it’s also a perfect opportunity to get caught up on movies! Cineplex theatres are open on the holiday Monday, and if the weather where you are is less than ideal for flipping burgers or enjoying cold beverages, it’s a great time to relax and unwind while you watch a new movie on the big screen. If you plan to head to the theatre this weekend, here are our recommendations! If you’re bringing family Beauty and the Beast If you haven’t yet seen this live-action remake of the classic Oscar-winning animated Disney film,...
- 5/19/2017
- by Jenny Bullough
- Cineplex
This morning, as expected, Pitch Perfect 2 will leave the stage with a $69M+ prize for Universal — no, by all accounts, it did not reach $70M but they sure got their national headline — while Mad Max: Fury Road drove in an extra something for Warner Bros. for $45M+. Today is Victoria Day in Canada which helped buoy attendance yesterday in North America. The Top 20 chart will come later this afternoon with final grosses. 4th Update, Sunday, 7:3…...
- 5/18/2015
- Deadline
Sweden celebrated its crown princess's 36th birthday yesterday with Victoria Day celebrations. Princess Victoria was joined by her husband, Prince Daniel, and 1-year-old daughter and heir, Princess Estelle, when the trio greeted well-wishers gathered at Solliden Castle. Victoria's parents also joined in the fun, and her father, King Carl XVI Gustaf, led the crowd in a happy-birthday song for his daughter. Later, the royal crew dressed in traditional costumes to enjoy a concert in Victoria's honor. Her very handsome brother, Prince Carl Philip, and newlywed sister, Princess Madeleine, also were on hand. Princess Victoria is first in line to Sweden's throne. She is expected to succeed her father after her country's laws were changed in 1980 to allow the firstborn child of the monarch to succeed, regardless of gender. She would be the country's first queen regnant since 1720 and the fourth ever. See photos of Victoria Day and adorable baby Princess Estelle,...
- 7/15/2013
- by Annie Scudder
- Popsugar.com
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria celebrated her 35th birthday with daughter Princess Estelle on Saturday (14.07.12). The royal and her husband Prince Daniel took their five-month-old daughter to a holiday retreat at Solliden Palace on the island of Oland, on the east coast of Sweden, to celebrate the milestone along with her parents King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Carl led the crowd gathered in the garden of Solliden - the summer residence of the Swedish royal family - in a version of 'Happy Birthday' for his daughter on Victoria Day, while welcoming the newest member of the brood. He said: 'We have a new little ray of sunshine here among us today, Princess Estelle.' Thousands of...
- 7/16/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Nothing says Victoria Day like a good dose of everyone's favourite suave English super spy. Hot on the heels of this past week's big teaser poster reveal, Sony has premiered the very first trailer for James Bond's latest big screen adventure Skyfall. Though 007's latest cinematic gambit doesn't hit theatres until November 9, we've now got just over 1 minute of official footage to pour over and parse out in the meantime.
Daniel Craig is back as the legendary MI6 agent for the third time, along with the wonderful Judi Dench as M, and this time they're joined by Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Bérénice Marlohe and Naomie Harris.
Though the trailer pointedly doesn't give away anything big, not surprising given the plot itself is shrouded in secrecy, it does promise that franchise fans are in for an action-packed, classic 007 adventure. Catch the first preview after the jump!
Daniel Craig is back as the legendary MI6 agent for the third time, along with the wonderful Judi Dench as M, and this time they're joined by Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Bérénice Marlohe and Naomie Harris.
Though the trailer pointedly doesn't give away anything big, not surprising given the plot itself is shrouded in secrecy, it does promise that franchise fans are in for an action-packed, classic 007 adventure. Catch the first preview after the jump!
- 5/21/2012
- by Emma Badame
- Cineplex
We don't usually get too excited about home media press releases around here, but this is a set that has been anticipated for a very long time. Plus, they tied the official announcement just in time for those of us who live in places that celebrate Victoria Day, as today we can commemorate the films about our current Queen's personal (and, alas, fictional) weapon of mass destruction, 007.Tied to the release of Skyfall (of course) and made public as part of a splashy announcement made during Cannes, they've finally announced the full set of all 22 (!) Bond films on Blu-Ray shinydisc.Long time Blu-Ray collectors will be familiar with the three "best of" sets that were previously available. This will be the first set ever...
- 5/21/2012
- Screen Anarchy
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will pay an official visit to Canada beginning May 20, palace officials announced today.
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The visit is timed to coincide with Victoria Day -- which commemorates the Queen's official birthday in Canada -- and will mark the first foreign tours by Charles and Camilla in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The royal couple will visit the provinces of New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan from May 20-23.
Related: Prince William & Kate Middleton Tour California
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall last visited Canada in November 2009. The Prince has already visited Canada 15 previous and it will be Camilla's second visit. The trip follows the highly-publicized visit to Canada and the United States last summer of Charles's son, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton.
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Prince Harry also proved to be a...
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The visit is timed to coincide with Victoria Day -- which commemorates the Queen's official birthday in Canada -- and will mark the first foreign tours by Charles and Camilla in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The royal couple will visit the provinces of New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan from May 20-23.
Related: Prince William & Kate Middleton Tour California
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall last visited Canada in November 2009. The Prince has already visited Canada 15 previous and it will be Camilla's second visit. The trip follows the highly-publicized visit to Canada and the United States last summer of Charles's son, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton.
Related: Prince Harry Moves Next Door to William & Kate
Prince Harry also proved to be a...
- 4/30/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Yesterday, the Genie Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Oscars for those who don't know, were handed out. This year, Polytechnique dominated the Genie Awards and even took the award for Best Motion Picture. However, the presentation of the award on TV and on webcast was too short. Besides, it wasn't a live presentation and not all the awards were shows on TV/webcast. Second Besides: When will a TV network (and not some cable network that few Canadians have) broadcast the Genie Awards? Anyway, without further ado, here's the presentation of the winners.
1. Best Motion Picture
* 3 saisons.
* Before Tomorrow.
* Fifty Dead Men Walking.
* Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
* [Winner] Polytechnique.
2. Achievement in Direction:
* Marie-Hélène Cousineau and Madeline Piujuq Ivalu for Before Tomorrow.
* Kari Skogland - Fifty Dead Men Walking.
* Charles Officer - Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
* [Winner] Denis Villeneuve - Polytechnique.
* Bruce McDonald - Pontypool.
3. Best Original Screenplay:
* Atom Egoyan - Adoration.
* Émile Gaudreault and Ian Lauzon - De père en flic...
1. Best Motion Picture
* 3 saisons.
* Before Tomorrow.
* Fifty Dead Men Walking.
* Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
* [Winner] Polytechnique.
2. Achievement in Direction:
* Marie-Hélène Cousineau and Madeline Piujuq Ivalu for Before Tomorrow.
* Kari Skogland - Fifty Dead Men Walking.
* Charles Officer - Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
* [Winner] Denis Villeneuve - Polytechnique.
* Bruce McDonald - Pontypool.
3. Best Original Screenplay:
* Atom Egoyan - Adoration.
* Émile Gaudreault and Ian Lauzon - De père en flic...
- 4/13/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Ottawa - Local not-for-profit organizations such as volunteer-based community or recreation associations are invited to apply for funding under the 2010 Civic Events Funding Program, to provide one to two-day civic events with free admission that foster civic pride and develop community cohesion. These events are linked to and celebrate a civic/statutory holiday (i.e., Victoria Day, Canada Day), are held in a specific geographic district in Ottawa, and encompass a broad range of activities (fami...
- 3/9/2010
- by Administrator
- CultureMagazine.ca
The 16th annual Bradford International Film Festival, which will run March 18-28, is a total celebration of all forms of cinema, from classic films to modern world cinema to a tribute to Cinerama and more. But, most excitingly, is a bombastic collection of some of the best, most exciting underground films being made today.
From Bad Lit’s perspective, the most thrilling screening of the entire 10-day affair is the new film by British filmmaker Peter Whitehead, Terrorism Considered as One of the Fine Arts. In the U.S., Whitehead is a “lost” filmmaker from the underground’s heyday in the ’60s, being left out of most histories of the underground movement. Whitehead directed several influential films, including Wholly Communion and The Fall, before dropping out of filmmaking in the mid-’70s.
Film historian Jack Sargeant wrote extensively about and interviewed Whitehead for his wonderful book on Beat cinema, Naked Lens.
From Bad Lit’s perspective, the most thrilling screening of the entire 10-day affair is the new film by British filmmaker Peter Whitehead, Terrorism Considered as One of the Fine Arts. In the U.S., Whitehead is a “lost” filmmaker from the underground’s heyday in the ’60s, being left out of most histories of the underground movement. Whitehead directed several influential films, including Wholly Communion and The Fall, before dropping out of filmmaking in the mid-’70s.
Film historian Jack Sargeant wrote extensively about and interviewed Whitehead for his wonderful book on Beat cinema, Naked Lens.
- 3/5/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
It's one of those years where the great Atom Egoyan's contribution to cinema is totally insignificant (Adoration received 2 noms) and where Denis Villeneuve's Polytechnique, in my books the best Canadian film of the year, grabbed the high count total of eleven nominations for the 30th Genie Awards. - It's one of those years where the great Atom Egoyan's contribution to cinema is totally insignificant (Adoration received 2 noms) and where Denis Villeneuve's Polytechnique, in my books the best Canadian film of the year, grabbed the high count total of eleven nominations for the 30th Genie Awards. What is somewhat odd is how Canada's most internationally celebrated film in I Killed My Mother (J'ai tue ma mere) from Xavier Dolan receive not one single vote, a crime when you consider the textured writing, fluid cinematography and the brilliant performance from Anne Dorval - who plays the neurotic mother...
- 3/2/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
This morning, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (Acct) had announced the nominees for the 30th Genie Awards. For those who don't know, this is the Canadian equivalent of the Oscars. This year, the leader in the race is Polytechnique with 11 nominations. Moreover, the winners will be announced on April 12, 2010.
1. Best Motion Picture
* 3 saisons.
* Before Tomorrow.
* Fifty Dead Men Walking.
* Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
* Polytechnique.
2. Achievement in Direction:
* Marie-Hélène Cousineau and Madeline Piujuq Ivalu for Before Tomorrow.
* Kari Skogland - Fifty Dead Men Walking.
* Charles Officer - Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
* Denis Villeneuve - Polytechnique.
* Bruce McDonald - Pontypool.
3. Best Original Screenplay:
* Atom Egoyan - Adoration.
* Émile Gaudreault and Ian Lauzon - De père en flic (Father and Guns).
* Charles Officer and Ingrid Veninger - Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
* Jacques Davidts - Polytechnique.
* David Bezmozgis - Victoria Day.
4. Best Adapted Screenplay:
* Marie-Hélène Cousineau, Susan Avingaq and Madeline Piujuq Ivalu - Before Tomorrow.
* Kari Skogland - Fifty Dead Men Walking.
1. Best Motion Picture
* 3 saisons.
* Before Tomorrow.
* Fifty Dead Men Walking.
* Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
* Polytechnique.
2. Achievement in Direction:
* Marie-Hélène Cousineau and Madeline Piujuq Ivalu for Before Tomorrow.
* Kari Skogland - Fifty Dead Men Walking.
* Charles Officer - Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
* Denis Villeneuve - Polytechnique.
* Bruce McDonald - Pontypool.
3. Best Original Screenplay:
* Atom Egoyan - Adoration.
* Émile Gaudreault and Ian Lauzon - De père en flic (Father and Guns).
* Charles Officer and Ingrid Veninger - Nurse.Fighter.Boy.
* Jacques Davidts - Polytechnique.
* David Bezmozgis - Victoria Day.
4. Best Adapted Screenplay:
* Marie-Hélène Cousineau, Susan Avingaq and Madeline Piujuq Ivalu - Before Tomorrow.
* Kari Skogland - Fifty Dead Men Walking.
- 3/1/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
You can never see every film but during the festival season, it’s that much more difficult to make decisions on what to see. Late in 2009, I had the pleasure of making my way through the Vancouver International Film Festival and standing in line late into the two weeks of the fest, it was recommended that I check out The Exploding Girl (review). I missed my opportunity and was disappointed to find a collection of positive reviews, including one from our own Bob Doto.
The film is scheduled to open in limited release in the Us on March 12th and just in time for that release, a trailer has emerged. As per Bob’s review which mentioned the film’s good looks, the trailer too looks beautiful but there’s also something really sweet (though not saccharin) about it. I’m looking forward to seeing Zoe Kazan’s performance as Ivy but more than that,...
The film is scheduled to open in limited release in the Us on March 12th and just in time for that release, a trailer has emerged. As per Bob’s review which mentioned the film’s good looks, the trailer too looks beautiful but there’s also something really sweet (though not saccharin) about it. I’m looking forward to seeing Zoe Kazan’s performance as Ivy but more than that,...
- 2/17/2010
- QuietEarth.us
If you're an aficionado of literature, you're probably aware that this is the feature debut of David Bezmozgis, an acclaimed author. I haven't read his book Natasha and Other Stories. Nonetheless, Bezmozgis is definitely a director to watch for the years to come because of his writing skills. However, the cast's performance in Victoria Day is often soft at times.
1988: It's Victoria Day, school is almost over and the Edmonton Oilers (which had Wayne Gretzky at that time) were fighting in the NHL playoffs against the Boston Bruins. Ben Spector (Mark Rendall), a teenager from a Russian immigrant family living in Toronto, decides to attend to a concert of Bob Dylan with his two best friends. Once there, he runs into Jordan Chapman (Mitchell Amaral), the class jerk and Ben's annoying teammate in his amateur hockey team, who is five dollars shy of buying some drugs. Ben gives Jordan five dollars without enthusiasm.
1988: It's Victoria Day, school is almost over and the Edmonton Oilers (which had Wayne Gretzky at that time) were fighting in the NHL playoffs against the Boston Bruins. Ben Spector (Mark Rendall), a teenager from a Russian immigrant family living in Toronto, decides to attend to a concert of Bob Dylan with his two best friends. Once there, he runs into Jordan Chapman (Mitchell Amaral), the class jerk and Ben's annoying teammate in his amateur hockey team, who is five dollars shy of buying some drugs. Ben gives Jordan five dollars without enthusiasm.
- 10/27/2009
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Victoria Day exists as a snippet of life. It's the story you tell family and friends about the event that changed you, and turned you into an adult. With that comes the simplicity of these stories. The tale of anyone's transition to adulthood is not a glamorous Hollywood blockbuster. Most of us lost a friend, came to grips with our parents as people, had our heart broken, or faced other similarly banal situations. David Bezmozgis' film is that story for one young man. Ben Spektor is enjoying his life as a young adult in 1988. He's a star player on the high school hockey team, the next Gretsky if his father has anything to say about it. Jordan Chapman is Ben's teammate, and perpetual tormentor. While out catching a Bob Dylan concert Ben runs into Jordan, who needs five bucks to buy some drugs. Ben hands over the cash and...
- 1/20/2009
- cinemablend.com
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