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April 11, 2024

The Sympathizer - Advance screening with Don in attendance

If you're in or near Toronto – catch a screening of the first episode of The Sympathizer on 11th April (ahead of the HBO showing on 14th April) – with an on stage conversation with Don McKellar and Niv Fichman. Get your tickets now!

January 21, 2024

The Sympathizer - HBO TV series

Apparently Don's latest project is due to be coming to TV screens in April 2024, though not yet officially announced as yet. Already some information on the Sky website in the UK - it is due to be shown on Sky Atlantic so will also be shown on NowTV for UK viewers.

June 24, 2023

Slings & Arrows - Outrageous Fortune Podcast

Get your Slings & Arrows fix (and give you an excuse to watch the entire series again!), podcast with the creators of the series. 

April 20, 2023

National Canadian Film Day - Last Night Free Screening - 20th April

Free screening at the Revue cinema in Toronto as part of the 10th National Canadian Film Day and 25th Anniversary of Last Night.

April 02, 2023

Pre-order Egoyan's 'Speaking Parts' blu ray - including 'Sarabande'

Deluxe special edition blu ray of Atom Egoyan's Speaking Parts - also includes three early shorts and SARABANDE, his little-seen 1997 film starring Arsinée Khanjian, Yo-Yo Ma, Don McKellar, Lori Singer, George Sperdakos, and Tracy Wright.

September 20, 2022

Exotica - The Criterion Collection - 20th September!

Joining The Criterion Collection on 20th September - Atom Egoyan's 'Exotica'  Pre-order now on DVD or Blu Ray.

August 19, 2022

The Gould Standard Podcast - with Don and François Girard

Check out the latest podcast - François Girard & Don McKellar: 32 Short Memories of a Film Classic

June  14, 2022

North of Normal Podcast - Crimes of the Future

The latest podcast is on David Cronenberg's 'Crimes of the Future' - Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google podcasts.

June  11, 2022

Valerie Buhagiar films - Encore+ on YouTube

If you enjoyed Val in 'Highway 61' and 'Roadkill', check out some of her short films and her feature film 'It's Hard to be Human.'  Free to view!

"Encore+ is proud to premiere a playlist showcasing Valerie Buhagiar's eclectic filmography across three decades as she receives an Honorary Director Award and Tribute at the 20th edition of the Female Eye Film Festival in Toronto!"

April 02, 2022

North of Normal 'Last Night' Podcast

Check out North of Normal's podcasts - the latest addition is Don's 'Last Night' - an in-depth discussion from someone who loves Don's work as much as we do!  They cover a number of Don's other work in their previous podcasts as well as some great non-Don related work, give it a listen!

January 20, 2022

Night Journeys in Locked-Down Toronto - Zoom talk, 20th Jan 1pm

Email/phone now to book your place on this Zoom talk with Don and Rita Leistner ahead of the "Wanderlust" exhibition - taking place on Thursday 20th January 1pm - click below for booking information

January 29 to February 26, 2022

"Wanderlust" exhibition - Stephen Bulger Gallery

Book your tickets now for the "Wanderlust" exhibition which includes Don's lockdown photography project!  BOOKING LINK - https://stephenbulgergallery.appointlet.com/

October 20, 2021

Onatario Culture Days - Toronto in 'Last Night' - 20th Oct 7pm

Register now and join Don for a watch party and discussion on 20th October at 7pm EDT!!!  Click on the link to register and get your invite!

August 03, 2021

TIFF 22 - "The Middle Man"

"The Middle Man" has been selected as a Special Presentation at TIFF - with some of the best Canadian and Scandinavian stars!  Stay tuned for dates - sounds like there will be some in cinema showings and digital streaming within Canada.  Check out the trailer.

August 03, 2021

"Crimes of the Future" begins production in Greece

David Cronenberg's movie begins production in Greece with more cast members announced - notably Tanaya Beatty and Nadia Litz who have previously worked with Don.

May 16, 2021

Park Chan-wook

Interesting collaboration between Don and Park Chan-wook!

May 10, 2021

Crimes of the Future

Exciting news of Don's next project reuniting with David Cronenberg on 'Crimes of the Future' shooting in Athens. And an interesting cast! Hopefully we'll hear more of this project shortly.

May 09, 2021

17th Annual Doug Wright Awards

Don hosted the annual Doug Wright Awards again - the full event is available on YouTube if you missed it.

August 22, 2020

UK Premiere of 'Blood Harvest' (AKA The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw)

'Blood Harvest' will be shown as part of FrightFest in London - on 24th October - tickets on sale now!

August 22, 2020

World Premiere of 'The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw'

'The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw' will be shown as part of the online Fantasia Festival - on 22nd August, 7.15pm ET

August 08, 2020

The Cast of Slings & Arrows Reunite!

The "Slings And Arrows" cast reunites to discuss the series in this interview with ET

July 07, 2020

Scott Pilgrim vs the World - 10th anniversary virtual table read!

Join Edgar Wright & cast for the 10th anniversary virtual table read of Scott Pilgrim vs The World – July 20th at 1pm EST – in support of Water for People

May 09, 2020

The Doug Wright Awards - 9th May

The 16th annual Doug Wright Awards will be airing this Saturday, May 9th, at 8 p.m and Don will be doing his hosting duties, tune in on Youtube or at the Doug Wright Awards Facebook page - enjoy and stay safe people!

April 22, 2020

National Canadian Film Day - Catch up

You can still catch up with the entire stream from Canadian Film Day with Don, Sandra Oh, Atom Egoyan and many others talking about their films! Catch up or watch again!

March 30, 2020

'The Middle Man'

Good to finally see more about Don's latest movie - 'The Middle Man' with Paul Gross, Kenneth Walsh and the amazing Tuva Novotny! Though in the current climate not sure when it'll be out!

February 12, 2020

Hey Lady! - Stream on CBC Gem from 14th February

Don's latest project - stream all 8 episodes from 14th February FREE on CBC Gem (while you're there check out some of the other films and TV - such as 'Michael: Every Day')

January 05, 2020

'Last Night' 4K restoration - 5th January 2020

'Toronto Plays Itself' at the Paradise Theatre - some great films showing over the coming weeks - including Last Night on 5th Jan with a Q&A with Don and Monkey Warfare on 28th Jan with a Q&A with Reg Harkema & Don!

December 17, 2019

'Black Spruce' released on DVD, blu ray and streaming!

'Black Spruce' now available to buy online!

October 26, 2019

!Toronto exhibition at TIFF Reference Library

Currently on at TIFF until December 14th - exhibition highlighting depictions of Toronto on film including Don's work amongst others- and it's free!!! Go check it out!

July 20, 2019

"Finding Don McKellar" - a short film by Ben Gordon and Matt Hoffman

Check out this fabulous short film. Great to see the love for Don and his work! “He’s like the Sasquatch.” Particularly love the quote about Last Night - “…in my opinion the greatest Canadian film of all time.” Too right!!!

May 12, 2019

WE ARE NOW AN OFFICIAL FAN SITE!

We now have official status from Don himself, the website is now an official fan site, whoop whoop!!!!

April 18, 2019

Canada Now 2019, London - Through Black Spruce - 25th April

Get your tickets for a showing of Through Black Spruce which is showing as part of the Canada Now 2019 screenings - with a Q&A with Don!  25th April, 6.15pm! Check out the other films showing as well!

April 02, 2019

DGC Master Class Series - with Don on 6th April!

Don McKellar Master Class at the Vancity Theatre, Vancouver - if you're in the area get your tickets!!!

March 22, 2019

'Through Black Spruce' Facebook Live Q&A - 25th March 9pm

Facebook Live Q&A with the cast & crew on Monday 25th March 9pm - submit your questions via the facebook link to Don & cast & crew of the film

November 15, 2018

'Last Night' screening! - London 18th November

'Last Night' is being shown at the Prince Charles Cinema in London on Sunday 18th November at 1pm, get out and enjoy this wonderful film on the big screen again!!!

July 24, 2018

'Through Black Spruce' announced for TIFF 2018!!!

'Through Black Spruce' to have its world premiere as a special presentation at TIFF, schedules to be announced on 21st August

May 22, 2018

Window Horses The Film Becomes a Novel

Ann Marie Fleming and actor Omid Abtahi will be in attendance on 3rd June for this Window Horses event in Toronto! Sadly Don will no longer be attending this event but please see the link for more info and get out and support this if you're in the area!

October 25, 2017

Window Horses in New York!

Window Horses will be making its New York theatrical premiere in November! It plays from November 10 to 16 at the AMC Loews 34th Street Theater. Director Ann Marie Fleming will be there in-person for the Q&A on Friday, November 10! Spread the word and get out and support 'Window Horses'!

September 27, 2017

'Window Horses' in the US!

If you're in LA, get out and support 'Window Horses' - showing Sept 29-Oct.5th at the Laemmle Music Hall on Wilshire Blvd, also showing in a number of other US venues, check the website and your local cinemas!

September 11, 2017

TIFF 2017 - Meditation Park

Don's new film 'Meditation Park' is showing at TIFF on 11th, 13th and 15th September - and a bit of a 'Last Night' reunion with Sandra Oh!

August 28, 2017

"Through Black Spruce" movie

Principal photography begins on "Through Black Spruce" - Don's latest project!

August 12, 2017

CBC - The Filmmakers

Don discussing 'Last Night' on CBC's 'The Filmmakers" - For Canadian viewers, many other interesting interviews at - http://www.cbc.ca/arts/thefilmmakers

June 07, 2017

Window Horses is coming to the UK!

Window Horses is showing as part of Canada Now, The Best of New Canadian Cinema 15-18th June. Window Horses is showing 17th June. Also showing is Bruce McDonald's film Weirdos as well as a number of other films, come out and support Canadian film!

January 28, 2017

CBC Video interview

CBC video - McKellar tells us about how that Cronenberg film changed his life.

January 24, 2017

This is my Toronto Podcast

Interesting podcast with Don, download for free on itunes.

January 14, 2017

Michael: Every Day returns this weekend!!!

Michael returns on CBC on Sunday 15th January at 9pm - and Don will also be making a cameo!  Not sure if this will be available to watch anywhere outside of Canada!

November 17, 2016

Michael: Every Day returns on CBC on 15th January 2017!

Michael returns on CBC on Sunday 15th January at 9pm - and Don will also be making a cameo!  Not sure if this will be available to watch anywhere outside of Canada!

August 24, 2016

Don at TIFF 2016

Don has 2 films at TIFF this year - animated feature 'Window Horses' (showing 9th, 11th, 13th Sept) and short film 'Your Mother and I' (showing 14th, 15th, 18th Sept as part of Short Cuts Programme 11)

August 04, 2016

'Window Horses' heading to TIFF

Ann Marie Fleming’s animated feature film 'Window Horses' will be making its North American premiere at TIFF this year.

July 18, 2016

'Zoom' trailer

New trailer released for Don's film Zoom which opens in theatres and on demand August 12.

June 30, 2016

Don McKellar appointed to the Order of Canada

Don named as a Member of the Order of Canada for his contributions to Canadian culture as an actor, writer and director.

May 26, 2016

Michael: Everyday

Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays returns for a second season with a new title - Michael: Everyday.  Better late than never and sounds like Michael needs all the help he can get!

March 24, 2016

Don honoured with 2016 CFC award for creative excellence

Don presented with the third annual Award for Creative Excellence

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