Friday, July 19, 2013

2013 Toronto After Dark Festival Updates

FESTIVAL UPDATE - JULY 18, 2013


In this latest Update From TORONTO AFTER DARK, the city's premier festival of new Horror, Sci-Fi, Action and Cult Movies:

1. TORONTO AFTER DARK THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE CINEPLEX AS 2013 VENUE PARTNER!

2. TWO ADDITIONAL SPOTLIGHT SCREENINGS TO BE PRESENTED BY TORONTO AFTER DARK, AUG 29 & SEPT. 26 AT SCOTIABANK THEATRE!

3. ENTER TO WIN, BY 2PM, FRI: WOLVERINE ADVANCE SCREENING, EVIL DEAD DVDS, JOHN LANDIS IN CONVERSATION, GHOSTBUSTERS WITH IVAN REITMAN AND MORE!

4. TIP SHEET SELECTS, JULY 18-31: AMERICAN WEREWOLF WITH JOHN LANDIS , ANIMATION FEST CELEBRATES RAY HARRYHAUSEN, FREE SCREENINGS OF YOU'RE NEXT, GOONIES & MORE!

5. FOR MORE MOVIE THRILLS!
1. TORONTO AFTER DARK THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE CINEPLEX AS 2013 VENUE PARTNER!
Toronto After Dark Film Festival is thrilled to announce today a new partnership with Cineplex Entertainment, Canada's leading film exhibitor. For its 8th Annual edition, which runs this October 17-25, 2013, Toronto After Dark will screen all its films at the Scotiabank Theatre, in the heart of downtown Toronto. In addition to the convenience of the festival's new central location, attendees can look forward to a huge new benefit in the ability to earn SCENE movie reward points on every festival ticket and pass purchase. To read the complete Announcement, which includes a statement from Festival Director & Founder Adam Lopez on the many benefits of the festival's new venue for fans and filmmakers alike, please click below:

http://bit.ly/tad13venue-announce
2. TWO ADDITIONAL SPOTLIGHT SCREENINGS TO BE PRESENTED BY TORONTO AFTER DARK, AUG 29 & SEPT. 26 AT SCOTIABANK THEATRE!

An additional exciting piece of news for fans this year, is that Toronto After Dark will be presenting two special one-off spotlight screenings, on August 29 and Sept. 26, both Thursdays at 7.30pm at the festival's new venue, Scotiabank Theatre Toronto. "There's just too many awesome films to cram into our main festival," adds Lopez "So we're going to be spotlighting a couple of fantastic films in the run up to October, that I think fans will really enjoy! The titles will be announced nearer their screening dates. For now be sure to put the two dates in your calendar as you won't want to miss them!"

3. ENTER TO WIN, BY 2PM, FRI: WOLVERINE ADVANCE SCREENING, EVIL DEAD DVDS, JOHN LANDIS IN CONVERSATION, GHOSTBUSTERS WITH IVAN REITMAN AND MORE!

It's a thrill-packed weekend in the city with amongst other screenings and events (see TIP Sheet Below) two fan favourite filmmakers Ivan Reitman (GHOSTBUSTERS) and John Landis (AMERICAN WEREWOLF, BLUES BROTHERS) hosting special Retrospectives of their films at TIFF Bell Lightbox and Toronto After Dark has scored some awesome movie prizes to give away to our fans to meet the filmmakers! PLUS: Advance Screening Passes to see THE WOLVERINE, DVD copies of the new EVIL DEAD and Passes to see the new horror film HATCHET 3 with Star Danielle Harris in person next week, but you'll have to HURRY! As our latest giveaway contest closes THIS FRIDAY, JULY 19 at 2pm! Contest Limited to: Ontario Residents, Age 18+, One Entry per Person, Enter to Win at the link below:

http://bit.ly/tad13-contests

Share the Contest Link with your friends for More Chances to Win, Good luck!

4. TIP SHEET SELECTS, JULY 18-31: AMERICAN WEREWOLF WITH JOHN LANDIS , ANIMATION FEST CELEBRATES RAY HARRYHAUSEN, FREE SCREENINGS OF YOU'RE NEXT, GOONIES & MORE!
Toronto After Dark's Tip Sheet features a compilation of some of the best special film screenings and events happening in the city for horror, sci-fi, action and cult film fans to check out! Usually updated weekly, for the full, latest updated listing please visit and bookmark:

http://torontoafterdark.com/2013/tip-sheet/
Here's a selection of Highlights from our latest TIP SHEET online below:

THURS, JUL 18
YOU'RE NEXT: FREE Screening presented by Rue Morgue of Adam Wingard's acclaimed home invasion horror film at TIFF Bell Lightbox: http://on.fb.me/15hrIJM

FRI, JULY 19:
FROGS! Rooftop Screening of campy trash film about killer frogs at Trash Palace Theatre: http://on.fb.me/120KeZS

SAT, JULY 20:
GHOSTBUSTERS: Fan fave paranormal comedy classic introduced by Director Ivan Reitman at TIFF Lightbox: http://bit.ly/15LVUMQ

IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN LANDIS: fan favourite Director of BLUES BROTHERS, AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON and ANIMAL HOUSE amongst others discusses his films (6pm). ALSO: Book Signing Opportunity at 2pm. At TIFF Lightbox: http://bit.ly/14j7mmr

THE BLUES BROTHERS: cult comedy favourite intro'd by Director John Landis in person at TIFF Lightbox: http://bit.ly/17oeNXR

AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON: John Landis' ground breaking werewolf movie introduced by the Director himself at TIFF Lightbox: http://bit.ly/17oeUTa

SUN, JULY 21:
GOONIES: FREE Open Air Screening of the 80s classic action-adventure movie in Toronto's Riverdale Park. http://bit.ly/1bsDF5y

THU, JULY 25:
SAMURAI COP: cult 80s trash action presented by Eyesore Cinema: http://on.fb.me/13nds3f

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS: Cult horror comedy musical Rick Moranis screens at various Cineplex theatres (with encore screenings on July 27) in Toronto and Canada-wide: http://bit.ly/15pYAjp

FRI-SUN: JULY 26-28:
TORONTO ANIMATION ARTS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL (TAAFI): Showcasing outstanding animated films from around the world at TIFF Lightbox: http://bit.ly/15Pyl83

Toronto After Dark is especially thrilled to be co-presenting: SAT, JULY 27, 7.15PM: SHORTS 4: HILARIOUSLY STRANGE & INCREDIBLY DARK short films showcase: http://bit.ly/1aUI6Xg
and:
SUN, JULY 28, 4.45 PM: A CELEBRATION OF RAY HARRYHAUSEN featuring short films, clips and scenes from the career of the late stop motion animator with collaborating filmmaker Mark Caballero in attendance: http://bit.ly/13nfjFd

**Special Discount on All Screenings at TAAFI for Toronto After Dark Fans!** Enter Discount Code DARKTAAFI2013 in online box office Promotional Code field to get 10% off tickets!

FRI, JULY 26:
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Horror Musical cult sensation returns to the Bloor Cinema stage with live Shadowcast: http://bit.ly/Q9ia0c

5. FOR EVEN MORE MOVIE THRILLS!

FOLLOW TORONTO AFTER DARK ON SOCIAL MEDIA! For Breaking Film Event Tips and Movie Giveaway Contests, Follow Toronto After Dark on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tadfilmfest

And Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/torontoafterdark

JOIN US AT TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL THIS OCTOBER! Toronto After Dark returns with 9 Amazing Nights of New Horror, Sci-Fi, Action & Cult Movies at our 8th Annual Event this October 17-25, 2013 at the Scotiabank Theatre! If you're planning on attending be sure to Join our Official 2013 Event Page on Facebook: http://bit.ly/tad13-event

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