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Today, is the final day to support the TVO Arts Education campaign.Donate now and your gift will be matched dollar for d...
08/05/2025

Today, is the final day to support the TVO Arts Education campaign.

Donate now and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling access to free, inclusive arts education across Ontario.

With your contribution, you ensure that future generations have the same free access to our quality documentaries, inspiring commercial-free children's programming, and curriculum-aligned resources that educators and families know and love.

Matching ends tonight. Support our work now via the link in our bio!

07/22/2025

Tom Hanks owns more than 300 typewriters and still uses them almost every day. “California Typewriter” is a documentary portrait of artists, writers, and collectors who remain loyal to the typewriter as a tool and muse. The film also follows one of the last typewriter repair shops in America and offers a thoughtful reflection on how our relationship with technology continues to evolve in a digital world. Stream it for free: https://youtu.be/EKjdkUWBVj0?si=o9Q-cCP6T1V4iFHL

07/21/2025

CASTING CALL: We're looking for families across Ontario with children aged 2-6 to be featured on Old Enough Season 3!

If your child is eager for more independence, and you're ready to see if they're Old Enough, we want to hear from you! All family dynamics & backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applications are open here until July 25th: https://oldenoughseason3.castingcrane.com/C

07/18/2025

Now streaming on the TVO Docs YouTube channel: “California Typewriter” is a documentary portrait of artists, writers, and collectors who remain steadfastly loyal to the typewriter as a tool and muse, featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, David McCullough, Sam Shepard, and others.

It also movingly documents the struggles of California Typewriter, one of the last standing repair shops in America dedicated to keeping the aging machines clicking.

In the process, the film delivers a thought-provoking meditation on the changing dynamic between humans and machines, and encourages us to consider our own relationship with technology, old and new, as the digital age’s emphasis on speed and convenience redefines who’s serving whom, human or machine?

Stream it here: https://youtu.be/EKjdkUWBVj0?si=xhSgAvhSOVqNl0Dy

07/16/2025

“Crush: Message in a Bottle” is a cinematic portrait of a year in the life of artisanal winemakers and winegrowers in Niagara, Ontario, a growing fine wine region. 🍇

Explore this and more stories as diverse as Canada by downloading the TVO Today mobile or SmartTV app!

07/15/2025

From the TVO Archives:

Let’s not forget - Superman didn’t just save the day; he saved superhero movies! As James Gunn’s new Superman is released, it’s worth reflecting on the O.G. game-changer - Superman: The Movie (1978). It didn’t just launch a hero - it launched an entire genre. Thanks to visionary director Richard Donner, revolutionary special effects teams, composer John Williams, and a spectacular cast led by Christopher Reeve, this film transformed superhero stories into mainstream blockbusters. Its Oscar-winning effects and heartfelt storytelling made audiences believe a man could fly.

This film set the standard and proved these stories belonged on the big screen. Without this milestone film, today’s superhero blockbusters might never have taken off.

07/15/2025

From the TVO Archives:

The Oscar-winning special effects on the 1978 Superman film were truly groundbreaking, using never before seen visual feats that convinced the audience a man could really fly. While they may seem simple compared to today’s computer graphics, the innovative use of practical and optical effects – including front projection, miniatures, and clever camera work – was revolutionary at the time.

In an era when such technology was unheard of, these effects transformed the industry, setting a new benchmark for cinematic achievement. Without this milestone film, today’s superhero blockbusters might never have taken off.

Step inside the rhythm of “Carnival: They Can’t Steal Our Joy,” a documentary that returns Carnival to its 19th‑centur...
07/15/2025

Step inside the rhythm of “Carnival: They Can’t Steal Our Joy,” a documentary that returns Carnival to its 19th‑century origins in emancipation and follows its pulse into the present.

Told through the voices of those who keep the tradition alive today, this film, like Carnival itself, celebrates resistance and freedom. With an all‑access pass to the first post‑COVID Carnivals in Toronto, Canada; Notting Hill, UK; and Port of Spain, Trinidad, the film dives into the music, spectacle, and lives of the people who make it happen.

Premieres Sunday, July 27 at 9PM on TVO.

07/09/2025

From Elwy Yost’s film conversations on “Saturday Night at the Movies” to inspiring TVO kids programs, TVO has sparked a love of art for generations. Help keep that spark alive. Your gift to the TVO Arts Education campaign brings inclusive, diverse art resources to classrooms and communities across Ontario. Donate today and your contribution will be MATCHED dollar for dollar until Aug. 5, doubling your impact.

07/09/2025

From Elwy Yost’s film conversations on “Saturday Night at the Movies” to inspiring TVO kids programs, TVO has sparked a love of art for generations. Help keep that spark alive. Your gift to the TVO Arts Education campaign brings inclusive, diverse art resources to classrooms and communities across Ontario. Donate today and your contribution will be MATCHED dollar for dollar until Aug. 5, doubling your impact. Give now at: www.supportart.tvo.me

07/09/2025

From Elwy Yost’s film conversations on “Saturday Night at the Movies” to inspiring TVO kids programs, TVO has sparked a love of art for generations. Help keep that spark alive. Your gift to the TVO Arts Education campaign brings inclusive, diverse art resources to classrooms and communities across Ontario. Donate today and your contribution will be MATCHED dollar for dollar until Aug. 5, doubling your impact. Give now at: www.tvo.org/supportart

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