Toro (magazine)

TORO Magazine

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Editor-in-chief	William Morassutti
Categories	Men's
First issue	2003
Final issue	2007
Country	Canada
Language	English
Website	www.toromagazine.com
ISSN	1709-1314

TOROmagazine.com is an English language, web-only multimedia publication, billing itself as "the go-to destination for the discerning male." TORO uses state-of-the-art technology to examine contemporary society, with a humorous outlook on the best and worst of modern culture. TORO has established itself as a showcase for diverse subjects, including sports, style, drinks, cars, gadgets, gear and women.

Brand lineage

In 2003, TORO magazine entered into the Canadian marketplace as a glossy men's lifestyle publication, with complimentary issues distributed inseam of The Globe and Mail. During its print run, TORO garnered a number of accolades for its vision and style. During its four-year run, TORO garnered more than 60 National Magazine Award nominations. In 2007, TORO magazine suspended publication – but Black Angus Media, a full-service digital media company that controlled TORO's electronic rights, was interested in continuing its run electronically.

William Morassutti, Editorial Director and Executive Director of TORO magazine, had co-founded Black Angus Media with TORO founder Chris Bratty in order to extend the brand into electronic and digital media. On May 21, 2008, Black Angus Media launched TORO as a web-only publication, TOROMagazine.com.

Content overview

TOROMagazine.com's original content lineup spans videos, blogs, photo galleries, live music, and graphic novels, making TORO a multi-dimensional, 21st Century brand. Its office set-up located in downtown Toronto includes a state-of-the-art high definition video studio for production and post-production and a diverse stable of contributors, including writers, videographers, photographers, illustrators, and web designers. The production team includes editors and digital strategists – and the site's strategic partnerships branch out to encompass advertising, marketing, and public relations firms.

Print covers

• Sam Roberts (April/May 2003)
• Donald Sutherland (June/July 2003)
• Ryan Gosling (August/September 2003)
• Estella Warren (October/November 2003)
• Melissa Auf der Maur (Winter 2003)
• Jessica Paré (April 2004)
• Barry Pepper (March 2004)
• Ryan Reynolds (Winter 2004)
• Rachel Blanchard (September 2004)
• Dita Von Teese (October 2004)
• Jesse Palmer (November 2004)
• Daniel Igali (Summer 2004)
• David Cronenberg (Summer 2004)
• Sofía Vergara (October 2005)
• Steve Nash (November 2005)
• Elisha Cuthbert (May 2005)
• Kristin Kreuk (Summer 2005)
• Scott Speedman (April 2005)
• Wilmer Valderrama (Winter 2005)
• Paul Walker (March 2006)
• Gretchen Mol (April 2006)
• Mía Maestro (May 2006)
• Jason Bay (Summer 2006)
• Elizabeth Banks (September 2006)
• John Cena (October 2006)
• Ricky Williams (November 2006)
• Beau Garrett (Winter 2006)
• Hayden Christensen (March 2007)

Print Talking To's

• Rick Marin (April/May 2003)
• Gord Downie (June/July 2003)
• Bryan Adams (August/September 2003)
• Phil Esposito (October/November 2003)
• David Bowie (Winter 2003)
• Éric Gagné (April 2004)
• Ed Robertson, Mia Kirshner (March 2004)
• Chandra West (Winter 2004)
• Jessalyn Gilsig (September 2004)
• Brian Wilson (October 2004)
• Tricia Helfer (May 2004)
• Julie Delpy, Solitair, Ivana Santilli, Mitchie Mee, Buck 65, Kyprios, Graph Noble, Abs&Fase (Summer 2004)
• Ashley Scott (September 2005)
• Sheryl Crow, Jay Baruchel, Tom Green, Will Arnett (October 2005)
• Franz Ferdinand, Maggie Grace, Benz Antoine (November 2005)
• Paul Haggis (May 2005)
• Kate Pierson, Justin Chatwin (May 2005)
• Joel Plaskett, The Stills, The Dears, Arcade Fire, Melissa George (April 2005)
• Emilie de Ravin (March 2006)
• The Streets (May 2006)
• MSTRKRFT, Josh Dean, Leslie Bibb (Summer 2006)
• John Lithgow, Justin Timberlake, Emily Haines, Sarah Carter (October 2006)
• Gordon Moakes (March 2007)

Print TORO Woman

• Joanne Kelly (April/May 2003)
• Esthero (June/July 2003)
• Sarah Polley (August/September 2003)
• Kristin Booth (October/November 2003)
• Caroline Dhavernas (Winter 2003)
• Lindy Booth (April 2004)
• Feist (March 2004)
• Erica Durance (Winter 2004)
• Melyssa Ford (September 2004)
• Tamara Hope (October 2004)
• Evelyn Ng (November 2004)
• Tanya Reid (May 2004)
• Françoise Yip (Summer 2004)
• Katheryn Winnick (September 2005)
• Kristin Adams (October 2005)
• Sarah Carter (November 2005)
• Karen Cliche (May 2005)
• Cobie Smulders (Summer 2005)
• Emily Van Camp (April 2005)
• Gina Holden (March 2006)
• Tania Saulnier (April 2006)
• Vanessa Lengies, Peregrym (May 2006)
• Michelle Lombardo (Summer 2006)
• Natassia Malthe (September 2006)
• Shelby Fenner (October 2006)
• Crystal Lowe (Winter 2006)
• Brooke Nevin (March 2007)

External links

• TOROmagazine.com Official website