Domee Shi co-directs Pixar sci fi Elio in Toronto
Canadian co director Domee Shi recalls growing up as a teen who wandered seeking belonging. Elio follows an 11 year old orphan who wants to be abducted by aliens and becomes Earths ambassador in a Communiverse setting. Shi draws on her Anime North memories and Sheridan College ties while weaving diverse cultural threads into the story.
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Toronto
Domee Shi
Elio
Earth
Chongqing
China
Canada
Shi
Yonas Kibreab
United Nations
Olga
Zoe Saldana
Luffy
Sheridan College
Pixar
Disney
Sheridan
Bao
Adrian Molina
Hollywood
Molina
Madeline Sharafian
Uct
Mel
East York
Scarborough
Saldana
The Chosen moves filming to Matera Italy for season six
The Chosen shifts production from Texas to Matera in southern Italy for season six to depict the crucifixion with authentic stone city backdrops. Cast members describe immersion in the ancient world, with Jonathan Roumie as Jesus drawing strong emotional reactions from fans during on set visits. Season 5 released in parts on Amazon Prime Video, while Season 6 is planned for 2027 ending with Jesus resurrection in Season 7.
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Matera
Italy
City of
Stones
Jerusalem
Texas
Associated Press
George Harrison Xanthis
Apostle John
Utah
Dallas Jenkins
Jesus
Jonathan Roumie
Jenkins
Jonathan
Roumie
Vanessa Benavente
Mother Mary
The
Chosen
Amazon Prime Video
Come and See Foundation
Golgotha
Elizabeth Tabish
Mary Magdalene
U.S
Slovak Legion Lunch Buffet Adds Dining Window
Holiday deadline reminder for What To Do ads in the Chronicle Journal. Submissions must include date time place and admission by noon Friday June 27 for the week July 2 through July 5. Buffet runs 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with dessert coffee and a bar opening at 11:30 a.m. restaurant opens at 5:00 p.m.
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Classifieds
Chroniclejournal.com
Slovak Legion
Spaghetti and Meatballs Take Out and Thursday Karaoke
Thursday Columbus Centre offers take out spaghetti and meatballs with a selection including meatballs sauce pierogies roast chicken and salad available June 19 2025 from 2 to 5 30 pm. Bar Polonia hosts Jesse Horricks karaoke from 9 pm to 1 am with free admission donations welcome.
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Columbus Centre
S. May St
Jesse Horricks
BAR Polonia
N. Cumberland Str
Slovak Legion Catch the Ace Progressive Draw
A catch the ace fundraiser runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a draw at 8:30 p.m. A minimum $1,000 prize is advertised and a 50/50 draw is also planned. Licences M880681 and M880671 authorize the event.
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Slovak Legion
Branch 5 Legion Presents Just Waylon Live
The Branch 5 Legion hosts an evening of live music featuring Just Waylon at 229 Van Norman Street in the upstairs Clubroom from 8 to 11 pm with a $5 cover.
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Legion
Just Waylon
van Norman St
Friday Live Entertainment Quest at Bar Polonia
Friday events at Bar Polonia 209 N Cumberland St feature Quest live at 8 to 11 pm with 10 dollar admission and snacks. Slovak lunch buffet runs 11:30 am to 1:30 pm with dessert and drinks. Bar opens 11:30 am, restaurant 5 pm. Slovak Bingo 6 to 8 pm with 20 dollar cards. Food and drinks available. License M880685.
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QUEST
Bar Polonia
N. Cumberland Street
Saturday Branch 5 Legion Strait Up Rock Night
Classic rock event at the upstairs Clubroom 229 Van Norman Street 8 to 11 pm with $10 admission. Also Coffeehouse for Ukraine on June 22 at 2 PM 1502 Mountdale Avenue featuring Druzi TBay Trad Dave Jonasson and Paul Kytay Ko with refreshments and donation admission.
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Legion
van Norman Sis
Ukraine
Mountdale Avenue
Druzi
Tbay Trad
Dave Jonasson
Paul Kytayko
Vickers Creek Release Party at Branch 5 Legion
New to Branch 5 welcome Vickers Creek CD release party with Special Guests at 229 Van Norman St upstairs Clubroom on Friday June 27, 2025 at 8pm. Admission five dollars. Also Sunday spaghetti take out noon to five with new cold take-out items and bar entrance.
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Legion
Let's
Vickers Creek
van Norman St
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