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Hamilton Spectator
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Pro squash gets the studio treatment in Toronto ahead of Olympic debut at ‘28 Games
TORONTO - Much has changed on the pro squash scene since Lee Beachill was last in Toronto as a tour player nearly two decades ago. The broadcast product has improved exponentially. Replay challenges have helped match flow and cut down on player-referee interaction. And the biggie, of course, is squash can finally be called an Olympic sport. The SmartCentres PSA Tour Finals, which started Monday at the Revival Film Studios in the city's east end, are serving as a dress rehearsal of sorts for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. 'I just think the tie-in with the whole film side of it and the fact that we're going to be on the 'Back to the Future' lot in Universal (Studios) in three years time is just quite a nice tie-in,' said Beachill, now the Pro Squash Association's chief operating officer. The Toronto studio, which lists 'Good Will Hunting,' 'Cinderella Man' and 'Pixels' among the 200-plus films on its credit list, is hosting the five-day competition. With limited invites to the top eight men's and women's players in the world, the all-glass showcourt shines brightly in the heart of the 12,000-square foot Stage 3, complete with a backcourt grandstand with theatrical touches throughout. A set that mimicked the Harrow School — a facility near London, England where squash was born nearly two centuries ago — has been erected behind the court. Photos of the sport's greats adorn the walls inside the doors — Hashim Khan, Nicol David and Canada's Jonathon Power to name a few — along with an Olympic poster featuring the L.A. Games logo. 'I think we'll be the talk of LA28 in terms of the venue being so unique,' Beachill said. 'I think it'll be one of those tickets that people will want to get their hands on to come and watch. 'Not just necessarily because it's squash but just the experience of going to watch an Olympic sport at Universal Studios is probably a once-in-a-lifetime (opportunity).' Beachill, a former world No. 1, made several appearances as a player in Toronto when the city hosted the YMG Capital Classic (later called the Pace Canadian Squash Classic) at nearby Brookfield Place. When plans to hold the 2004-25 Tour Finals in Bellevue, Wash., fell apart, the Ontario capital moved to the forefront as a host city. Beachill said it helped that Toronto has always been a solid squash market. 'I want to continue to try and bring this level of event and this level of athlete back here year after year,' he said. 'So that's what we're going to be working on, hopefully we can have a few conversations this week and see where we go for next year and the years to come.' An image of Power's diving frame is imprinted on the top of the 'Power Court' that's being used for the US$635,000 tournament. Each eight-player field is split into two pools for group play with competition continuing through the finals on Friday. In afternoon play Monday, top-ranked Mostafa Asal of Egypt dumped England's Marwan ElShorbagy 11-1, 11-3 and Joel Makin of Wales defeated Egypt's Youssef Soliman 11-5, 11-8. In the women's draw, Japan's Satomi Watanabe outlasted Egypt's Fayrouz Aboelkheir 11-7, 9-11, 13-11 and American Olivia Weaver topped Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam 11-9, 11-9. In evening matches, top-ranked Nouran Gohar of Egypt beat American Amanda Sobhy 11-6, 10-11, 11-6 and England's Georgina Kennedy defeated Belgium's Tinne Gilis 11-10, 6-11, 11-3. Toronto-based Diego Elias of Peru defeated Egypt's Karim Abdel Gawad 3-11, 11-6, 11-6 and New Zealand's Paul Coll posted a 11-10, 11-4 win over England's Mohamed ElShorbagy. Toronto has a rich history with pro squash. In addition to the YMG/Canadian Classic era, legendary rivals Jansher Khan and Jahangir Khan met in a memorable match at the 1990 Mennen Cup. The city has hosted several editions of the national championships. Squash was also played at Exhibition Place in west-end Toronto when the city hosted the 2015 Pan Am Games. The Canadian Women's Open was added to the tour in 2023 and rose to silver status last year. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Pro squash gets the studio treatment in Toronto ahead of Olympic debut at '28 Games
TORONTO – Much has changed on the pro squash scene since Lee Beachill was last in Toronto as a tour player nearly two decades ago. The broadcast product has improved exponentially. Replay challenges have helped match flow and cut down on player-referee interaction. And the biggie, of course, is squash can finally be called an Olympic sport. The SmartCentres PSA Tour Finals, which started Monday at the Revival Film Studios in the city's east end, are serving as a dress rehearsal of sorts for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. 'I just think the tie-in with the whole film side of it and the fact that we're going to be on the 'Back to the Future' lot in Universal (Studios) in three years time is just quite a nice tie-in,' said Beachill, now the Pro Squash Association's chief operating officer. The Toronto studio, which lists 'Good Will Hunting,' 'Cinderella Man' and 'Pixels' among the 200-plus films on its credit list, is hosting the five-day competition. With limited invites to the top eight men's and women's players in the world, the all-glass showcourt shines brightly in the heart of the 12,000-square foot Stage 3, complete with a backcourt grandstand with theatrical touches throughout. A set that mimicked the Harrow School — a facility near London, England where squash was born nearly two centuries ago — has been erected behind the court. Photos of the sport's greats adorn the walls inside the doors — Hashim Khan, Nicol David and Canada's Jonathon Power to name a few — along with an Olympic poster featuring the L.A. Games logo. 'I think we'll be the talk of LA28 in terms of the venue being so unique,' Beachill said. 'I think it'll be one of those tickets that people will want to get their hands on to come and watch. 'Not just necessarily because it's squash but just the experience of going to watch an Olympic sport at Universal Studios is probably a once-in-a-lifetime (opportunity).' Beachill, a former world No. 1, made several appearances as a player in Toronto when the city hosted the YMG Capital Classic (later called the Pace Canadian Squash Classic) at nearby Brookfield Place. When plans to hold the 2004-25 Tour Finals in Bellevue, Wash., fell apart, the Ontario capital moved to the forefront as a host city. Beachill said it helped that Toronto has always been a solid squash market. 'I want to continue to try and bring this level of event and this level of athlete back here year after year,' he said. 'So that's what we're going to be working on, hopefully we can have a few conversations this week and see where we go for next year and the years to come.' An image of Power's diving frame is imprinted on the top of the 'Power Court' that's being used for the US$635,000 tournament. Each eight-player field is split into two pools for group play with competition continuing through the finals on Friday. In Monday afternoon play, top-ranked Mostafa Asal of Egypt dumped England's Marwan ElShorbagy 11-1, 11-3 and Joel Makin of Wales defeated Egypt's Youssef Soliman 11-5, 11-8. In the women's draw, Japan's Satomi Watanabe outlasted Egypt's Fayrouz Aboelkheir 11-7, 9-11, 13-11 and American Olivia Weaver topped Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam 11-9, 11-9. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. Toronto has a rich history with pro squash. In addition to the YMG/Canadian Classic era, legendary rivals Jansher Khan and Jahangir Khan met in a memorable match at the 1990 Mennen Cup. The city has hosted several editions of the national championships. Squash was also played at Exhibition Place in west-end Toronto when the city hosted the 2015 Pan Am Games. The Canadian Women's Open was added to the tour in 2023 and rose to silver status last year. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025.
RTÉ News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
When Tommy Tiernan when Paul Giamatti - their epic chat revisited
Now that the ninth (!) season of The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTÉ One is done and dusted, let's revisit one of last season's highlights - Tommy's chat with actor Paul Giamatti. Watch the interview in full above. For the unitiated, Giamatti is an Academy Award-nominated actor known for his acclaimed performances in films such as Sideways, Cinderella Man, and The Leftovers, as well as his starring roles in the hit TV series Billions and the Black Mirror episode Eulogy. Once Tommy gets over his shock at Giamatti's arrival, the duo settle into a fascinating and utterly frank chat about the art of acting and negotiating life's ups and downs. It's classic Tommy Tiernan Show. It's a buddy movie comedy waiting to happen...
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These 5 Brilliant Movies Are Leaving Netflix Today!
If you're looking for the perfect movie to bring in the weekend, these brilliant films are leaving Netflix at the end of the day. They run the gamut from small-scale dramas to blockbuster action extravaganzas, and this is your last chance to enjoy them before they're gone. Netflix removes movies from its service all the time, but there's a surge of content leaving the platform at the end of each month. That's why today—the last day of February—is your last chance to watch so many movies before a new month of content begins. I've scoured the list and cherry-picked the best options for you to choose from, but I'll also put the entire list at the end of this post if none of my highlights take your fancy. When it comes to original shows and movies, no service comes close to Netflix. New original content is released weekly, so you'll never run out of shows to watch. Legends of the Fall is a heart-wrenching, Western epic, starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins. Opening in the early 1900s, the film spans half a century, following the lives of a father and his three sons who battle through war, the forces of nature, love, and heartbreak in the Montana wilderness. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, taking home the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Year 7.5/10 2 hours 13 minutes Julianne Moore gives an Oscar-winning performance in Still Alice as a brilliant linguistics professor who has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As her memory and mental faculties begin to fade, Alice struggles to hold onto herself while her family—played by Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth, and Hunter Parrish—grapple with the emotional impact of the disease. Year 7.5/10 1 hour 41 minutes Cinderella Man is a biopic starring Russell Crowe and telling the true story of James J Braddock. Set in the 1930s during the Great Depression, Braddock struggles to find work after breaking his hand as a boxer. When an opportunity to re-enter the ring arises, he has no option but to take it, going on to challenge the world heavyweight champion, and stirring hope throughout America as the nation follows him. Directed by Ron Howard, with supporting performances from Renée Zellwegger and Paul Giamatti, Cinderella Man was nominated for three Academy Awards. Year 8.0/10 2 hours 24 minutes Rob Reiner's iconic coming-of-age tale, based on a Stephen King novella, Stand By Me follows four 12-year-old boys trekking along the railroad in a quest to find a rumored dead body. They're confronted with a variety of physical and emotional hurdles along the way, testing the bonds of their friendship as they journey steadfastly towards their goal. River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell star as the four young friends, accosted along the way by Kiefer Sutherland as an intimidating and dangerous bully. Year 8.1/10 1 hour 29 minutes Inception is a mind-bending, sci-fi, action blockbuster from Christopher Nolan. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Cobb, a highly skilled "extractor" tasked by Ken Watanabe to infiltrate the dreams of a rival CEO and leave behind an idea in his subconscious. The all-star cast features performances from Elliot Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine and more. And the time-diluting, multi-layered action sequences are intense, edge-of-your-seat affairs, further heightened by Hans Zimmer's era-defining score. Year 8.8/10 2 hours 28 minutes If none of the options above take your fancy, here are all the movies leaving Netflix at midnight tonight, making today your last chance to watch them on the platform. Title Release Year IMDb Score 21 Bridges 2019 6.6/10 A Haunted House 2013 5.0/10 A Haunted House 2 2014 4.7/10 Aloha 2015 5.4/10 Blended 2014 6.5/10 Cinderella Man 2005 8.0/10 Due Date 2010 6.5/10 Free State of Jones 2016 6.9/10 Green Lantern 2011 5.5/10 In the Heart of the Sea 2015 6.9/10 Inception 2010 8.8/10 Legends of the Fall 1994 7.5/10 Little 2019 5.5/10 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 2014 6.8/10 Oblivion 2013 7.0/10 Over the Hedge 2006 6.7/10 Scooby-Doo 2002 5.3/10 Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 2004 5.3/10 Sea of Love 1989 6.8/10 Seven Years in Tibet 1997 7.1/10 Sixteen Candles 1984 7.0/10 Stand by Me 1986 8.1/10 Still Alice 2014 7.5/10 The Angry Birds Movie 2016 6.3/10 The Other Guys 2010 6.7/10 The Sisters Brothers 2018 6.9/10 The Transporter Refueled 2015 5.2/10 Top Five 2014 6.4/10 Without a Paddle 2004 5.8/10 Any one of these movies is worth a watch—or a rewatch—if you're looking for something to put on tonight, but don't put it off because they'll all be gone from Netflix by morning. Whether you're in the mood for a touching coming-of-age tale, a sweeping Western epic, or a heart-pounding action blockbuster, there's something on this list for everyone. So grab some popcorn already and get watching! When it comes to original shows and movies, no service comes close to Netflix. New original content is released weekly, so you'll never run out of shows to watch.
