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Winnipeg Free Press
5 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
JP Saxe's North American tour cancelled over low ticket sales despite online appeal
TORONTO – A Toronto singer-songwriter who was set to tour North America this fall says he's cancelled his series of concerts over sluggish ticket sales and the high cost of life on the road. JP Saxe took to social media this week, saying that if he didn't sell about 20,000 tickets to his upcoming Make Yourself at Home tour within 48 hours, it would likely be cancelled. In a follow-up video, he says 2,000 more tickets were sold, but it wasn't enough to save the tour. Saxe says he's grateful for the extra sales, that tickets will be fully refunded and he's looking to make sure similar cancellations never happen again. The Grammy-nominated musician, best known for his 2019 single 'If the World Was Ending' with Julia Michaels, was set to play more than 25 dates, including Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton and Vancouver. The cancellation comes as live music faces mass pressure, compounded by a shaky economy, years of inflation and concert ticket prices that — in many cases — have skyrocketed by hundreds of dollars this year. 'Those 2,000 tickets were a reminder … of how wonderful it can be to ask for help and watch a community come together, and this really was the nicest the internet has ever been to me,' he said in a video posted to social media platform TikTok. 'I'm grateful to each one of you who bought a ticket, and I'm really sorry.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 2, 2025.
Toronto Sun
12 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Josh Brolin and Julia Garner locked and loaded for horror epic 'Weapons'
Stars say Zach Cregger's buzzed-about 'Barbarian' follow-up will lead audiences gasping Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Josh Brolin and Julia Garner star in 'Weapons,' the latest horror-thriller from Zach Cregger. Photo by Getty Images HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — After frightening audiences with his 2022 horror breakout Barbarian , writer and director Zach Cregger had most of Hollywood jockeying to work with him on whatever twisted idea he dreamt up next. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Cregger's screenplay for Weapons , his highly-anticipated follow-up film that lands in theatres this week, became one of the most sought-after projects in Tinseltown. Jordan Peele wanted to lend his name to it so badly that he is rumoured to have cut ties with his management team when they failed to obtain the rights to produce Cregger's new thriller. But Josh Brolin was one of the last remaining people working in the movie industry who didn't know the upstart horror phenomenon. When the script landed on his desk, it was Brolin's 30-something daughter that convinced him he needed to give Cregger his full attention. 'I hadn't seen Barbarian , yet. I didn't even know about Zach,' Brolin, 57, says in an interview on a recent Monday in Los Angeles. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Before becoming one of the biggest names in horror seemingly out of nowhere, Cregger was one of the founding members of the Whitest Kids U' Know comedy crew, and had starred on such sitcoms as Friends With Benefits , Guys With Kids and About a Boy . 'I saw his sketch comedy later. I saw Barbarian after I met with him,' Brolin says. 'But I was so taken by the story for Weapons . It was such an interestingly designed script. Then I met with him, and he's an incredible human being.' In Weapons , Emmy winner Julia Garner ( Ozark , Inventing Anna , The Fantastic Four: First Steps ) plays Justine Gandy, a teacher who shows up to school one morning and learns her entire class — except one student — went missing at 2:17 a.m. the night before. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Brolin, who plays the father of one of the lost kids, finds it suspicious that only children from Justine's class vanished into thin air. 'I don't understand at all. Why just her classroom? Why only hers?!' Brolin's concerned parent says early on in the picture. Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan also star. A scene from 'Weapons.' Photo by Warner Bros. Cregger, who has described the movie as a 'horror epic' inspired by Paul Thomas Anderson's 1999 drama Magnolia , wrote the feature after someone close to him died as a way to help process his grief. In a prior interview with Postmedia, Cregger said his time spent in comedy was good training for the world of horror. 'They are so similar. They're both about surprise and subverting expectation. A joke is zigging when the audience expects you to zag, and horror is the same thing,' he said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It is a rollercoaster ride of sorts. It's getting in thinking you know what to expect and then every turn hits you in a different way Josh Brolin says Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' will keep audiences guessing right up to the end Garner, 31, says Barbarian and now Weapons cements Cregger as one of the most unique voices working in the horror space. 'When he makes something, you know that's a Zach Cregger film,' she says. Julia Garner and Josh Brolin star in Zach Cregger's new horror 'Weapons.' Photo by Warner Bros. Pictures The mystery of the missing children has been well-documented in trailers for the flick. But that's just one part of the story. Brolin and Garner can't wait to see how audiences react to the other sinister surprises Cregger has in store when Weapons finally opens in theatres. 'I knew we made a good movie; I knew it was a very watchable movie, but I didn't know it was the movie it turned out to be,' Brolin says. 'I was really taken when I saw it the first time.' 'It's unpredictable and it is unlike anything I've ever read or seen,' Garner adds. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. There are a lot of twists in Weapons that audiences aren't going to see coming. If you had to compare the movie to a theme park ride, what attraction is it most like? Brolin: I mean … it is a rollercoaster ride of sorts. It's getting in thinking you know what to expect and then every turn hits you in a different way. Garner: Even if they do have any sort of expectations, people are going to be shocked because they can't think of anything like it. RECOMMENDED VIDEO What was it about the script that made you say, 'I gotta do this'? Garner: I was such a fan of Zach's before I even met him or this came to me. I saw Barbarian and I thought it was so brilliant and original. Just the tone of it. When this script came to me, I read it in one sitting and I kept thinking, 'I need to be involved in this project.' Then I met Zach and I was obsessed. I just kept thinking, 'I need to work with this person and this project.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Brolin: Finding out that each character is based off of different aspects of grief he was going through, I thought that was really interesting. Then you just hope someone that full and colourful is going to be a great filmmaker and it happens that he is. Josh Brolin in a scene from 'Weapons.' Photo by Warner Bros. What makes Zach Cregger such a unique voice in the world of horror? Brolin: He's done something with the horror genre that's kind of been exhausted cosmetically. It kind of reminds me of the Coen brothers, where he brings in a level of absurdity that I love (watching) and I love playing with as an actor. The ridiculousness of us getting in our own way in what we do. I think every character represents that in some way. Alden's character is having a thing with the girl … Then you've got the guy who's a junkie. There's the teacher who's an alcoholic. Everybody's doing something to make it way tougher for themselves. I think he understands that and he's able to exploit it in a genre that has gotten tired. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Garner: I think he has a clear identity. As an artist and a filmmaker that's very rare. You have a lot of these filmmakers and they copy other greats, and they do a really good job at it and then they become greats. But it's rare that you have somebody with a clear tone … You think of (Bob) Fosse, he's like that, Billy Wilder's like that. There's not a lot of filmmakers that have that very clear tone and rhythm that way. A scene from 'Weapons.' Photo by Warner Bros. Is the horror genre more fun to play in as an actor? Brolin: Just because you know it's reactive. Everything's in the extreme. The quiet is more quiet. The loud is more loud. The suspense is there … you know something is coming to attack you, but you don't know when it's coming. I think it puts audiences in a different level of stress, and it's great because it has this depth to it. Zach knows he can get in there as long as he opens people up. So he's using the horror genre to his advantage. It's very smart. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Barbarian was a great theatrical experience and Weapons is going to be so much fun for audiences to watch in a cinema. Can you share a memorable moviegoing memory? Garner: I used to go see a double-feature. I used to like seeing two movies in theatre on the same day; sometimes even three. I used to go with my mom all the time. But as a child, I remember seeing Whale Rider in the movie theatre and I remember that movie had such an impact. I had never seen anything like it and I was a little girl and the lead protagonist was a little girl. I knew nothing about the movie, but I remember it being magical. Brolin: There's so many. Apocalypse Now is probably my biggest. I saw Apocalypse Now when I was 11 at the Mission Theatre. I've had a lot though. Fight Club , I remember walking out of the Cinerama Dome being totally confused … it was a full experience. I remember thinking, 'What just happened to me?' Seeing The Matrix at the Chinese Theatre. I remember walking out of The Matrix and then turning around and walking right back in and seeing it a second time. I love the theatre, man. That's the one place where I can let everything go and just be totally available to what's happening. I'm a massive, massive cinephile. Weapons opens in theatres Aug. 8. mdaniell@ Read More Toronto Blue Jays Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Canada Toronto & GTA
Cision Canada
12 hours ago
- Cision Canada
Government of Canada supports International Culturefest in Saint John Français
The Honourable Wayne Long Member of Parliament (Saint John—Kennebecasis), announces funding for the Saint John Newcomers Centre's International Culturefest. SAINT JOHN, NB, Aug. 2, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadian identity and culture drive innovation, economic growth and national pride. Supporting events that celebrate Canada's cultural diversity strengthens communities by bringing people together and providing a platform to share our stories, heritage and traditions, helping build a stronger, more united Canada. To support this important work, the Government of Canada is investing $61,000 in the International Culturefest, hosted by the Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre. The Honourable Wayne Long, Member of Parliament (Saint John—Kennebecasis), announced the funding today on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. The funding will support this year's celebration as well as the 2026 festival. This vibrant multicultural event will take place on August 2–3 in 2025, and August 1–2 in 2026, in Saint John. The festival brings together residents and visitors for a dynamic showcase of global cultures and traditions. The festival includes: A cultural stage featuring music, dance and theatre performances; Educational booths run by community partners; Cultural exhibits and discussions, including a living library where people share stories and traditions from their heritage; Food, craft and art vendors representing diverse cultural communities; A collaborative community street art project; and Fun and engaging family-friendly games and activities. Quotes "Events like the International Culturefest bring communities together and showcase the strength of Canada's cultural diversity. Culture is not only an expression of who we are; it's a core pillar of our sovereignty and economic strength. Our government is proud to invest in this gathering that celebrates the rich traditions and talents of both newcomers and long-time residents." —The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages "Saint John is a community that thrives on diversity. This investment in the International Culturefest reflects our commitment to supporting the cultures that make our region so special. I'm proud that our government supports this event, which brings people together through music, food, art and storytelling." — The Honourable Wayne Long, Member of Parliament (Saint John—Kennebecasis) "We are deeply grateful for the support from Canadian Heritage, whose two-year funding commitment enables us to continue growing Culturefest as a celebration of the many cultures that enrich Saint John. The festival continues to be a catalyst for social unity and economic vitality in Saint John. Culturefest brings people together, fosters understanding, and strengthens our community's social fabric, while also creating opportunities for local artists, performers, vendors and small businesses. This investment supports our shared values to celebrate diversity and inclusion, while recognizing that cultural expression plays a key role in building vibrant, resilient and prosperous communities." —Mohamed Bagha, Managing Director, Saint John Newcomers Centre Quick Facts The Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre, better known as the Saint John Newcomers Centre, is a non-profit organization, incorporated in 2009 and located in Saint John. The Centre aims to enhance the cultural, social and economic well-being of both residents and newcomers in Greater Saint John, while promoting equity and inclusion for all cultural communities. It provides a range of services, including settlement support, employer engagement, language training, and a legal clinic for newcomers. The Centre plans to host a smaller version of this festival in the neighbouring communities of Quispamsis and Rothesay, New Brunswick. It will be called Culture Fest in the Valley and take place in September 2025 and 2026. Saint John Newcomers Centre SOURCE Canadian Heritage
