Friday, July 30, 2010

Toronto Film Festival announces documentary lineup for 2009 Festival – all compete for new Cadillac People’s Choice Documentary Award

July 22, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

While the star powered Galas of the Toronto Film Festival often take centre stage during TIFF week – the documentary lineup in recent years has been transmitting its own star wattage and the 2009 nonfiction film selections look to build on that with expected guests Jack White, Chris Rock, and director Chris Smith.
In further [...]

Photos of the Day: Five Alarm Funk throws down Funkadelicious set at 2009 Toronto Jazz Festival

July 16, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

TORONTO (HoundsTV) July 5, 2009 – Five Alarm Funk closes out the afterwork concert series on the last day of the 2009 Toronto Jazz Festival.

Jerry Seinfeld breezes into Toronto for 4 Massey Hall shows – makes quick exit but greets fans that make it to stage door

April 18, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Apr 17, 2009 – As is his usual routine, Jerry Seinfeld arrived in Toronto just a few hours before the first night of his two-night, four-show stint. Jerry likes to go straight from the airport to the venue – in this case Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall.
Seinfeld is known for [...]

Who are the most valuable and expensive autographs sought by collectors today? William Shakespeare tops the list with Abraham Lincoln, John Lennon, and guitar gods Jimmy Page and Jimmy Hendrix

April 15, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

Reporter Jonathan Evans of Wales Online News just published a list of the Top Five Most Expensive Autographs that seems to be making some news around the net. Evans list includes;

1. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE – potentially worth in the millions of dollars because “only six authentic signatures exist.”
2. US President ABRAHAM LINCOLN – “The highest price [...]

Brent Butt and entire Corner Gas cast at eTalk studios to celebrate final episode and sign autographs for fans – Can a Corner Gas movie be far behind?

April 14, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Apr 13, 2009 – The Cast of Corner Gas celebrated its series finale in Toronto with a special appearance on CTV’s eTalk. After the taping of the show, fans had the chance to meet and greet series creator Brent Butt and the entire cast and get memorabilia signed from the show.
The series started [...]

Garth Drabinsky visits his Yorkville Gallery just days after being found guilty in the long-running Livent theatre fraud case

March 27, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 27, 2009 – Just a couple days after the guilty verdict came in on Garth Drabinsky – HoundsTV cameras caught him visiting his art gallery on Yorkville in Toronto. While Drabinsky faces the prospect of spending years in jail and continuing legal battles – he looked relaxed traveling by himself and [...]

Nicole Scherzinger and Pussycat dolls sign autographs at Muchmusic – in Toronto with Britney Spears CIRCUS tour at ACC

March 19, 2009 by Brad · Leave a Comment 

Nicole Scherzinger led her Pussycat Dolls in a live appearance at Muchmusic in Toronto. The ladies performed, answered questions from the audience, and greeted fans and signed autographs. The Pussycat Dolls are currently on tour with the Britney Spear’s CIRCUS which rolls into Toronto’s ACC for two shows this week.

REPORTING FOR MEDIA OR [...]

Hilary Duff on Muchmusic MOD answering questions her boyfriend does not want to hear answers too – Is an Ottawa visit next?

March 7, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 6, 2009 – Hilary Duff’s whirlwind tour of Toronto continued on Friday with a stop at Muchmusic television. After visiting two local area high schools (and a quick clothes change) Duff appeared live in MOD’s Queen St. studio.
While her stop in Toronto today was mainly concerned with the Blessings in a [...]

Back to School with HILARY DUFF in Toronto for backpacks and nutritious food – just no autographs

March 6, 2009 by Brad · Leave a Comment 

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Mar 6, 2009 – American singer, actress and all around celebrity queen Hilary Duff made appearances all over Toronto today to support her Blessings in a Backpack program – a special school program to ensure kids go home eating the right foods.
After appearing for students and media at Contact Alternative school in [...]

The hounds on Washingtons Capitol hill continue to circle President Obama for his autograph – Could a signed speech program really be worth $5,000?

March 5, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

We can’t deny a certain glee around HoundsTV when we hear the stories of congressman, lawmakers, and Washington’s elite up on Capitol Hill clamoring to get President Obama to autograph anything at any chance they get. We’ve noticed for a while how very in-demand the current Presidents autograph is. The media didn’t wait long [...]

Be careful about autograph forgery – follow some simple rules to ensure you only buy authentic signatures

February 20, 2009 by Brad · Leave a Comment 

If your a collector or fan and buy autographs online there is a must read article in this months Autograph Magazine.
The article has some great information and advice about helping to ensure you only buy real signatures – and how to avoid the scams and con artists.
Autograph Magazine breaks down the advice in the following [...]

Amanda Seyfried stops traffic shooting new Atom Egoyan movie on Yorkville Ave. in Toronto

February 10, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Feb 9, 2009 – Hot young Hollywood starlet Amanda Seyfried, her star risen dramatically since Mamma Mia became a worldwide hit, was shooting Atom Egoyan’s new movie Chloe out on a popular Toronto street yesterday.

REPORTING FOR MEDIA OR BLOGGING? There is a free ATOM EGOYAN / AMANDA SEYFRIED photo set for sharing here.

Lily Allen stops in Toronto to talk about new album – few fans care at Muchmusic

February 10, 2009 by Richard Budman · 2 Comments 

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Feb 9, 2009 – British pop chanteuse Lily Allen has seemed to make gossip headlines lately with her antics more than her music. Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has blogged about Allen repeatily perhaps making her seem like a bigger star then she really is. A recent promotional trip to Toronto seemed [...]

Happy Days Musical opens in Torontos Elgin Theatre with creator Garry Marshall

February 5, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

TORONTO (HoundsTV) Feb 3, 2009 – Happy Days, a New Musical opened in Toronto’s Elgin Theatre with original series creator Garry Marshall in attendance. The Toronto show, courtesy of Dancap Productions, is currently on a North American tour.
The key role of Arthur (the Fonz) Fonzerelli is played by Joey Sorge (The Drowsy Chaperone.) The original [...]

Taylor Swift takes Canada by storm (in a snowstorm) greeting fans, playing matchmaker, and selling a ton of records

January 30, 2009 by Richard Budman · 3 Comments 

TORONTO (HoundsTV) January 29, 2009 – Cross-over country star Taylor Swift landed in a chilly Toronto, Canada today to make a couple of live television appearances and talk to the media. While appearing on Muchmusic’s MOD, Swift even decided to play matchmaker – personally calling a fan’s crush on the phone and asking if [...]

President Obama goes up the Hill and is mobbed by autograph hounds – The Republican Congress members

January 29, 2009 by Brad · 1 Comment 

President Obama took another step up the Hill today looking for Republican Congress members support and signatures on his now-$825 billion economic stimulus package.
The funny thing – it was the congress members looking for his signature. According to this report in the examiner:

As reported by an eye-witness Member of the minority, Mr. Obama [...]

Toronto Mayor David Miller in LA trying to bring Hollywood back to Canada

January 22, 2009 by Richard Budman · 1 Comment 

LOS ANGELES (HoundsTV) Jan 21, 2009 – Toronto Mayor David Miller was in Los Angeles for a few days trying to woo major studios back to Toronto to film – and he came to LA armed with some sweet financial incentives. Hollywood producers would be charged just 78 cents for every Canadian dollar they [...]

President Obamas first signature as president

January 21, 2009 by Brad · Leave a Comment 

U.S. President Barack Obama’s first signature as president was photographed after he signed a proclamation, soon after being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States during the inaugural ceremony in Washington January 20, 2009.
RELATED: George Bush is the greatest president ever! (at signing autographs, that is.)

Hundreds stop and gather around Bay-Bloor store TVs in Toronto for Obama inauguration and swearing in speech

January 20, 2009 by Brad · 2 Comments 

There are still some world events you need to experience live with a bunch of people in front of a television. President Obama taking the oath of office today was one such event.
I was rushing through some morning grocery shopping in downtown Toronto trying to get home for the 11:59 am swearing in ceremony. [...]

HoundsTV Video – The FANS – AC/DC autograph rare album for fans after Toronto Rogers Centre concert

January 16, 2009 by Richard Budman · 1 Comment 

TORONTO (HoundsTV Video) – A few very dedicated fans braved the freezing cold Toronto temperatures and waited for AC/DC to arrive back at their hotel following another sold-out Rogers Centre concert. One particular fan had a rare Brian Johnson solo album that she managed to get Brian to sign. Working her way through trying [...]

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