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But if Donald Trump has his way, Hollywood North could be a thing of the past. The U.S. president has threatened 100 per cent tariffs on all foreign-made films, labelling them “propaganda” and a “national security threat.”

“WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN,” Trump posted Sunday on Truth Social.

For Toronto, which saw nearly 1,500 productions shoot here in 2021 — adding $2.5 billion in direct spending, according to the city — such a tariff would be devastating. “I can’t imagine what would happen to this industry,” Mayor Olivia Chow said, estimating the industry employs 30,000 people in the city.

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Mean Girls

Starring Ontario’s own Rachel McAdams, Mean Girls unfolds on the screen in Evanston, Ill., displaying high school drama in all its glory. In actuality, it was filmed in Toronto. Locations include Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, Malvern Collegiate Institute and Sherway Gardens.

American Psycho

Don’t let the name fool you; this cult classic was shot almost entirely in Toronto. Starring Christian Bale, the main character Patrick Bateman dines at Biff’s Bistro at Front and Yonge and gets his dry cleaning at Valet Service Cleaners on Church Street. The shootout with police was filmed on Pearl Street, between Simcoe and Duncan.

The Shape of Water

Director Guillermo del Toro considers pc28����a second home — and it played host to his 2017 sci-fi romance The Shape of Water, which won the Oscar for best picture. It was partly shot at the brutalist Science and Humanities Wing on the University of pc28����Scarborough campus, which has also been the backdrop for movies like Total Recall and Resident Evil.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

With a budget of only $5 million (U.S.) and a box office of more than $360 million (U.S.), My Big Fat Greek Wedding was the surprise megahit of 2002. pc28����had a starring role. Scenes were shot at pc28����Metropolitan University, Jarvis Collegiate Institute, the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church and St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church, among other locations.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Unlike the other entries on this list, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World��is actually set in Toronto. It embraces the glory of the Bathurst and Bloor Pizza Pizza and the “totally awesome castle” that is Casa Loma. Bonus points for starring Brampton-born Michael Cera.

Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting kick-started the careers of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and scored huge at the box office. And despite telling a story fundamentally centred on the Boston area��— including Harvard University and MIT — it was partly shot in Toronto. The now-defunct Upfront Bar & Grill on Front Street was where the famous “How do you like them apples?” scene was filmed.

Suicide Squad

The critics were not fond of it — it bellyflopped with a 26 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes — but 2016’s Suicide Squad��made nearly $750 million (U.S.) worldwide by the end of its run. In the movie, Will Smith’s character rappels down the side of 151 Front St. W., a snowstorm hits Adelaide Street and a plane crashes on Yonge Street between College and Wellesley.

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

The Harold and Kumar cinematic universe — three movies, including a Christmas special — all began with a trip to White Castle, a distinctly American fast food chain. But this buddy stoner comedy was also filmed in Toronto. Movie locations include 398 Avenue Road, the University of pc28����and a Pet Valu in Mississauga.

Hairspray

The Lakeview diner at Dundas and Ossington is practically a star on its own — it has made appearances in Tom Cruise’s Cocktail, The Shape of Water, The Boondock Saints�����Ի� Cosmopolis. Hairspray��was no exception, filming here, as well as Lord Lansdowne Public School not far from College and Spadina. Part of the opening scene was filmed on the west end. Unfortunately, “Good morning, Dundas and Roncesvalles” doesn’t have the same ring to it.

With files from Bruce DeMara