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Richard Talks ET! E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Live in Concert

screen-shot-2016-12-01-at-3-22-01-pmThursday, December 29 and Friday, December 30 at 7:30 PM

Experience the inspiring classic, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on a vast HD screen while John Williams’ iconic, triumphant score is performed LIVE, in sync with the film by the Motion Picture Symphony Orchestra conducted by Evan Mitchell.

“A night to iPhone home about” (LA Times)

“A perfectly poised mixture of sweet comedy and ten-speed melodrama, of death and resurrection, of a friendship so pure and powerful it seems like an idealized love” (Time)

“[E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial] made my heart glad. It is filled with innocence, hope, and good cheer. It is also wickedly funny and exciting as hell” (Roger Ebert)

Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott.

Experience the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®*-winning score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen!

Prior to the screening, join film critic Richard Crouse with special guest Thom Ernst in the lower lobby for an in-depth discussion of the film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial at 6:30pm.

Take part in the conversation as they discuss the legacy of Steven Spielberg’s 1982 creation and why it remains one of the sweetest and most personal blockbusters ever made.

Richard Crouse is the film critic for CTV’s News Channel and CP24. His syndicated radio show, The Richard Crouse Show, originates on News Talk 1010 in Toronto. He is the author of nine books including the bestselling Raising Hell: Ken Russell and The Unmaking of The Devils and Elvis is King: Costello’s My Aim is True. His weekly Metro column appears on Fridays.

Thom Ernst is a Toronto based film writer and critic. He is currently the host and producer of Making Movies the Canadian Way airing on Bell Fibe TV1. Thom also hosts the podcast This Movie’s About You. CBC listeners across Canada can hear him as a replacement film critic and commentator on CBC Radio Syndication and Fresh Air. Thom is best known as the former Host and Producer of TVO’s popular film show, Saturday Night at the Movies. Thom’s film writings have also appeared in the Toronto Star, The National Post, Playback Magazine and toromagazine.com.

Sony Centre for the Performing Arts and Attila Glatz Concert Productions present

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Live in Concert. Thursday, December 29 and Friday, December 30 at 7:30PM. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front Street East, Toronto. Tickets on sale NOW. Ticket prices range from $49-99. Ticket prices do not include service or delivery fees. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Sony Centre Box Office, over the phone at 1-855-872-SONY (7669) or online at www.sonycentre.ca.

Richard to host Geneva Centre for Autism & Spectrum’s Talking Pictures

screen-shot-2016-11-25-at-4-14-00-pmOn December 1, 2016 Richard will host the Geneva Centre for Autism’s Talking Pictures!

More info: Geneva Centre for Autism and Spectrum Productions are teaming up to present Talking Pictures, a unique and entertaining short film collection created by talented individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Come enjoy the show and meet the film makers!

Spectrum Productions helps young people with ASD to develop their talent in media, animation, and film. See the exciting and inspiring work created by the latest group of up and coming film makers.

Proceeds from this exclusive film engagement will support programs for children, youth, and adults with ASD that offer opportunities to build skills and explore their talents.

Put your name on it! Join the Talking Pictures production team by sponsoring this exclusive event. Your brand stamp will show support for the film and autism communities and provide future opportunities for individuals with ASD.

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Toronto Star: Warren Beatty remains precise and in control about all things

screen-shot-2016-11-24-at-7-20-38-amRichard is mentioned in the Toronto Star article “Warren Beatty remains precise and in control about all things, especially sex” by Peter Howell. Read the whole thing HERE!

CTV NEWSCHANNEL: BEHIND THE HEADLINES PANEL WITH BEVERLY THOMSON!

screen-shot-2016-11-16-at-4-23-39-pmRichard sits in on the weekly Behind the Headlines panel on the CTV News Channel with Beverly Thomson every Wednesday at 1:40 pm! This week paralympian Pam LeJean and Huffington Post Sr Editor Joshua Ostroff join us to talk about free beer for life, Bob Dylan and the Nobel Peace Prize and Invanka Trump’s $10,000 bracelet.

Watch the whole thing HERE!

CTV NEwsChannel: behind the Headlines panel with Beverly Thomson!

screen-shot-2016-11-02-at-3-58-57-pmRichard sits in on the weekly Behind the Headlines panel on the CTV News Channel with Beverly Thomson every Wednesday at 1:40 pm! This week Lauren Messervey and Stewart Reynolds joined us to talk about Clinton and Trump’s fight for the millennial vote, why everyone who sings the national anthem at sporting events takes heat and should Canadians head south to stump for politicians.

Watch the whole thing HERE!

RICHARD AND ‘DOCTOR STRANGE” STAR RACHEL MCADAMS ON FACEBOOK LIVE!

screen-shot-2016-10-29-at-10-19-17-amRichard hosted a Facebook Live session with “Doctor Strange” star Rachel McAdams! Find out how the actress prepared for the suturing scenes, what she has to say about working with Benedict Cumberbatch and who her favourite Marvel superhero is! See the video on Marvel Facebook Page!

Richard hosted “Rules Don’t Apply” Q&A with Warren Beatty and Lily Collins!

screen-shot-2016-10-25-at-10-27-46-amOn Sunday October 23, 2016 Richard hosted a Q&A with Hollywood legend Warren Beatty and actress Lily Collins. Beatty wrote, co-produced, directed and stars in “Rules Don’t Apply,” co-starring Collins as a young, naive woman who comes to Hollywood in the late 1950s.

In the spirited question and answer session Beatty met his Toronto doppelgänger (another man named Warren Beatty) who said he frequently gets upgraded in hotels because of his name. When asked about politics and the current American election, Beatty said he has one reply he gives everyone who asks. “Don’t get me started!”

“Rules Don’t Apply” opens everywhere on November 23, 2016.