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Toronto Sun
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
PWHL expansion takes a huge bite out of Sceptres' collection of young talent
Get the latest from Mike Ganter straight to your inbox Forward Julia Gosling was one of three Toronto Sceptres players chosen in the PWHL expansion draft on June 9, 2025. Photo by Arianne Bergeron / PWHL The Toronto Sceptres' youth movement took a real hit during the league's expansion draft that helped stock two new teams. 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. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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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 Already having lost a true veteran presence and builder in Sarah Nurse during the exclusive signing window, the Sceptres lost all three of their initial selections during last year's draft. Joining PWHL Seattle as the seventh pick in the expansion draft was last year's first-round pick, Julia Gosling. And while Toronto fans were still lamenting the loss of Gosling, a player who grew slowly for the Sceptres but was a key member of the team's power play by season's end, the very next pick by PWHL Vancouver also came from the Sceptres draft list of 2024 and that was Patty Kazmaier winner Izzy Daniel, the team's third-round pick. Both Daniel and Gosling come with team-friendly contracts and haven't really scratched the ceiling of their potential, but both made strides throughout that first season and leave big holes in Toronto's roster with their departure. 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. That theme of youth leaving the Toronto locker room continued with the loss of their second overall pick in last year's draft in defender Megan Carter. There was some real thought that Carter might have got some consideration as Toronto's fourth protected player, a choice they were able to make after Seattle took Gosling. But having already lost one fan favourite in Sarah Nurse to Vancouver last week and with the local fan base in a tizzy over the prospect of losing another roster mainstay in fiery forward Emma Maltais, the Sceptres did its fan base a solid and protected Maltais, the team's third-round pick in the league's inaugural entry draft. Carter didn't have the time to build up the kind of following Maltais appeared to have from Day 1, but don't kid yourself, Carter is going to be missed next season. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Her Toronto debut was held back a couple of months by a lower body injury, but she quickly worked her way into head coach Troy Ryan's good graces with a dependable presence on the blue line and in front of her own net. Carter's physicality immediately jumped off the page but watching Ryan throw her into the fray at key moments late in the season and into the playoffs really convinced all those watching that this was only the beginning for Carter. But that was just Toronto's news on draft day. PWHL Vancouver won a lottery to have the choice of first pick overall in the draft or accept the second and third picks. Vancouver GM Cara Gardner Morey opted for the first overall pick. Morey, a defender herself in her playing days before becoming the face behind the bench at Princeton for almost a decade, stayed true to her roots and selected Ottawa defender Ashton Bell with that first pick. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bell joins Morey's first two signings, defenders Claire Thompson and Sophie Jaques, on a strong Vancouver blue line. Seattle took a bit of a different route building offensively first in the exclusive signing window with players such as Hilary Knight and Alex Carpenter. GM Meghan Turner threw a bit of a surprise into the works by selecting another Ottawa defender in Aneta Tejralova with the second overall pick before reverting to form and grabbing Boston forward Hannah Bilka with the third pick in the draft. Bilka is another young star on the rise in this league and one that is going to fit in nicely alongside Knight and Carpenter. Neither club opted to go after a goalie in the draft, preferring to beef up their blue lines and offence with the seven selections each club made. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A notable omission in the draft was forward Grace Zumwinkle, who remains with the Minnesota Frost. Also untouched was Ottawa captain Brianne Jenner, who stays in the nation's capital. Defenders left on the board and therefore remaining with their respective clubs included the New York duo of Allyson Simpson and Jaime Bourbonnais, as well as Toronto's Savannah Harmon and Boston's Daniela Pejsova, who had a tough first year with Boston but still has plenty of upside in her game. In the goalie department starters in Minnesota in Nicole Hensley and Toronto in Kristen Campbell were left untouched, as were young backups such as New York's Kayle Osborne and Toronto's Raygan Kirk. The league's focus now switches to the Entry Draft which will take place June 24 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ottawa. Following that, the teams, particularly the original six teams, will set their sights on the free agent class looking to spend some of the money that was freed up in the expansion process but also looking to fill some holes in their lineups created by that same process. mganter@ Toronto Blue Jays Olympics Ontario Columnists Canada
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Is Ryan Gosling The Next Black Panther For Marvel? What We Know
Last Updated: Ryan Gosling's casting as Black Panther started as a joke, but it gave fans hope after new Marvel comics introduced a new T'Challa who is white. Hollywood star Ryan Gosling is already set to appear in the upcoming Star Wars film, but fans now believe he might also join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). A meme showing Gosling's face edited onto Black Panther's body has gone viral—and what started as a joke has gained unexpected traction thanks to a new Marvel comic. According to Comic Book Movie, Marvel's latest series Marvel Knights: The World to Come introduces a new version of the Black Panther. The storyline begins with an older T'Challa's death and then moves back in time to explore events leading to his downfall. In a major twist, a new Black Panther emerges—Ketema, a white man who is hinted to be the son of T'Challa and Monica Lynne. The comic explores Ketema's strained relationship with his father. His unresolved emotions lead him to challenge T'Challa and eventually claim the throne of Wakanda. The introduction of a white Black Panther has sparked conversations online, with some fans pointing out the uncanny resemblance between the comic character and Gosling. While there has been no official announcement from Marvel about Gosling's involvement, the comic's storyline—and the viral meme—have fueled speculation that the actor could be cast as Ketema in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. For now, it's just fan theory. But with Gosling's star power and Marvel's history of surprising casting moves, anything seems possible. RUMOR: Ryan Gosling will be the new Black Panther in the #MCU from another universe! — MCU Source (@MCUSource) June 5, 2025 Fans now shared more memes about Ryan Gosling as Black Panther. The multiverse gives space for new and bold ideas, but Black Panther holds a strong cultural meaning and for many, it's not a role that should be changed easily following the death of Chadwick Boseman. As of now, Gosling hasn't been cast in any Marvel movie and the rumour started as a meme. It picked up again only because the new comic introduced Ketema, a white version of Black Panther. Currently, Gosling is busy preparing for Star Wars: Starfighter. Meanwhile, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are eagerly waiting for Avengers: Doomsday, the fifth film in the Avengers series. The movie is expected to bring together the newer group of heroes introduced in recent films. What has caught everyone's attention is the return of Robert Downey Jr, who will play the powerful villain Doctor Doom, who earlier played Iron Man. While not much is known about the plot, the film is expected to show a huge battle between the heroes and Doom, who is one of the most powerful villains in Marvel. The superhero movie is set to release on December 18, 2026. First Published:
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC removing 'masterpiece' film from iPlayer in days with fans urged to watch
The hit movie will leave th BBC iPlayer soon The clock is ticking for film buffs to catch a classic, Oscar-winning film on BBC iPlayer before it's taken down, reports Surrey Live. The film has garnered a global fanbase and was met with rave reviews from both audiences and critics upon its release. One fan gushed on Rotten Tomatoes: "Absolutely amazing. With invigorating writing and an amazing story surrounded by an amazing cast and even better music this movie is a modern movie classic!". Another chimed in: "This Movie is amazing. From the way it was written and portrayed by the actors to the way it was received, amazing [sic]." A third declared: "Masterpiece. My favorite musical of all time. My favorite movie of all time [sic]." A fourth praised: "one of the best movies of the century, you dont need to like musicals to like it. many movies have been about actors and musicians but this is the best of all [sic]. ". Another viewer confessed: "Very few movies have affected and haunted me like La La Land. I couldn't sleep the first time I watched it because of how it ended. I think it moved me a little too much. "The emptiness of their relationship not bringing closure was tough to swallow." La La Land, released in 2016, is a musical romantic comedy-drama that shines a light on Hollywood. Hailing from the creative genius of Damien Chazelle, the mastermind behind the Oscar-winning Whiplash, La La Land chronicles the love story of aspiring actress Mia Dolan (Emma Stone) and jazz musician Sebastian Wilder (Ryan Gosling), both striving to make their mark in the city of dreams, Los Angeles. Their relationship is tested as they navigate the harsh realities of a city notorious for shattering aspirations. La La Land, a musical spectacle, bagged numerous Oscars, including Best Actress for Stone and Best Director for Chazelle. The film also marked a reunion for Stone and Gosling, who had previously shared screen space in the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love. In addition to its Oscar haul, the film scooped up a host of awards, including Golden Globes, BAFTAs, among others. La La Land is often hailed as one of Gosling's most remarkable performances, with the Canadian actor boasting an impressive repertoire of roles spanning from romantic drama The Notebook, Blue Valentine, action-packed Drive, Blade Runner 2049, Barbie to The Big Short.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ryan Gosling's ‘Star Wars: Starfighter': Everything to know as Mia Goth takes on the Mikey Madison role
This is as close as we're going to get a Barbie-MaXXXine crossover. Mia Goth is joining the new Ryan Gosling-powered Star Wars installment, Starfighter, taking over the role originally offered Anora Oscar winner Mikey Madison. The casting coup is the latest scrap of news about the anticipated project, which will be helmed by Shawn Levy and which had its coming-out party at Star Wars Celebration in April 2025. Here's everything we know so far about Star Wars: Starfighter. More from GoldDerby Danya Taymor could make Tony Awards history with a win for 'John Proctor Is the Villain' How 'Severance' creates Lumon's 'manufactured perfection' through VFX 'Say Nothing' star Anthony Boyle on playing IRA activist Brendan Hughes: We 'get to the humanity as opposed to the mythology' The are scant details about the plot, other than it is a one-off installment that involves Ryan Gosling's character and his young companion being pursued by villainous forces. Levy says that Starfighter will cover new territory in franchise storytelling and won't feature any of the major characters from prior releases. 'This is a standalone. It's not a prequel, not sequel. It's a new adventure. It's set in a period of time that we haven't seen explored yet,' the filmmaker said. 'The reality is that this script is just so good. It has such a great story with great and original characters,' said Gosling. 'It's filled with so much heart and adventure, and there just really is not a more perfect filmmaker for this particular story than Shawn.' Starfighter the movie is not related to the 2001 video game of the same name from LucasArts that was set on the planet of Naboo during the time period of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Starfighter takes place about five years after the events of the last Star Wars feature, 2019's Rise of Skywalker. READ: Levy, a four-time Emmy nominee for Stranger Things and whose credits also include Deadpool & Wolverine, Free Guy and Night at the Museum, has been developing the project for the past three years with screenwriter Jonathan Tropper. The two previously collaborated on The Adam Project and This Is Where I Leave You. Gosling, a three-time Oscar nominee, was formally introduced as the lead at Star Wars Celebration after weeks of speculation. "That rumor is true," Levy said as he brought out his star to the stage to massive cheers. "The rumors are true." According to Variety, Mikey Madison was initially offered the female lead one of the baddies hunting down Gosling and his young sidekick. Madion reportedly turned down the role due to a pay dispute. It was confirmed that Mia Goth had accepted the role in June 2025. The news was initially reported by The InSneider. No other casting has been announced. Starfighter is slated to begin production in fall 2025 in England. Starfighter is scheduled to open May 28, 2027. Best of GoldDerby Stephen King movies: 14 greatest films ranked worst to best 'The Life of Chuck' cast reveal their favorite Stephen King works, including Mark Hamill's love of the 'terrifying' 'Pet Sematary' From 'Hot Rod' to 'Eastbound' to 'Gemstones,' Danny McBride breaks down his most righteous roles: 'It's been an absolute blast' Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Williams Says Living With Ryan Gosling Was ‘Horrible'
Living with Ryan Gosling might be some people's idea of a dream come true. But for actress Michelle Williams, rooming with the star while filming the 2010 flick Blue Valentine wasn't all fun and games. In fact, she called it 'horrible.' 'We shot the first part where they're young and in love and everything is going really well and then we took a two-week break and we lived together,' Williams, 44, said. Pretty soon after they moved in, things started to change, she said on this week's episode of Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast. The movie depicts the evolution of a marriage by showcasing how a happy relationship can transform into a strained and unhappy one. The movie ends with Williams' character leaving Gosling's, thanks to the sad and painful dynamic that the actors likely wanted to practice via method acting. 'We did these improvisations during the day to, honestly, find out ways to annoy each other and to destroy this thing that we had made,' Williams said. Despite the production team not wanting a filming break, she and Gosling, 44, were 'having such a hard time letting go of the thing we loved.' So they were given a challenge: destroy their own relationship. 'We learned how to annoy each other. It was horrible,' Williams recalled. 'I don't want to give you reasons to hate me. We were having such a good time. The party has to be over so soon?' The Manchester by the Sea star said they even went so far as to burn their characters' wedding photos. They were also told to act out difficult scenarios to trigger the emotional fallout and better create a failing relationship. 'You don't have to hate me, because now I hate me,' Williams added. 'I'm annoying. We [were] calling forth all our worst qualities!' Williams' method acting bore fruit when she received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Cindy. Gosling, meanwhile, was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance as Dean. The Notebook hunk said in 2010 that part of their challenge while filming was trying to 'dismantle this thing we had been building.' '[Originally,] we all worked really hard to create this love story portion, when they're falling in love,' he said at the time. 'We wanted it to feel genuine and real and true. And we spent all of this time building it up, and then we had to tear it down.' He added that while filming, 'You're trying to remember that it is a movie, because it's so easy to get lost in it.'
