Today we get a look at new character posters for SMURFS, in theatres July 18, 2025 via Paramount Pictures!

Tickets are now on sale here!

Details:

Paramount Animation Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment

A Ty Ty and Jay Brown Production

“SMURFS”

Executive Produced by

Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

Produced by

Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, Ryan Harris, p.g.a.

Based on the Characters and Works of Peyo

Written by

Pam Brady

Directed by

Chris Miller

Cast:

Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Marshmello, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

CREDITS ARE FINAL

THIS FILM HAS NOT YET BEEN RATED

Today, Disney+ debuted the official trailer and key art for the Original limited series “Washington Black,” based on the bestselling novel of the same name and starring Sterling K. Brown, who also serves as an executive producer. The Hulu Original series, which filmed in Nova Scotia, will premiere with all eight episodes on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 on Disney+ in Canada.

See the Trailer here.

Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, which won the 2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize, “Washington Black” follows the 19th-century odyssey of George Washington “Wash” Black, an eleven-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation, whose prodigious scientific mind sets him on a path of unexpected destiny. When a harrowing incident forces Wash to flee, he is thrust into a globe-spanning adventure that challenges and reshapes his understanding of family, freedom and love. As he navigates uncharted lands and impossible odds, Wash finds the courage to imagine a future beyond the confines of the society he was born into.

The series stars Ernest Kingsley Jr., Rupert Graves, Iola Evans, Edward Bluemel, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Eddie Karanja, Tom Ellis and Sterling K. Brown.

“Washington Black” is produced by 20th Television Production in association with Indian Meadows Productions and The Gotham Group and executive produced by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Kimberly Ann Harrison, Sterling K. Brown, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Wanuri Kahiu, Mo Marable, Rob Seidenglanz, Jeremy Bell, Lindsay Williams, D.J. Goldberg, Jennifer Johnson and Anthony Hemingway. Hinds and Harrison are also showrunners for the series. Esi Edugyan is co-producer.

Robust parental controls ensure that Disney+ remains a suitable viewing experience for everyone in the family. Subscribers can set access limits on mature content and create PIN-protected profiles alongside the already existing Junior Mode profiles to give parents and guardians peace of mind.

From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the wholly original mind behind Barbarian, comes a new horror/thriller: Weapons. Today we get a new Trailer!

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. The film stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, with Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan.

Cregger directs from his own screenplay, and also produces alongside Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, with Michelle Morrissey and Josh Brolin executive producing. The filmmaker’s creative team behind the camera includes director of photography Larkin Seiple, production designer Tom Hammock, editor Joe Murphy and costume designer Trish Summerville. The music is by Ryan Holladay, Hays Holladay and Zach Cregger.

New Line Cinema Presents a Subconscious/Vertigo Entertainment/Boulderlight Pictures Production, a Zach Cregger Film, Weapons. It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, and released in theatres and IMAX nationwide on August 8, 2025.

It’s a Summer of Dakota, and today we get a new redband Trailer for SPLITTSVILLE!

Synopsis:

After Ashley (Adria Arjona) asks for a divorce, good-natured Carey (Kyle Marvin) runs to his friends, Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Michael Angelo Covino), for support. He’s shocked to discover that the secret to their happiness is an open marriage, that is until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos.

Directed by: Michael Angelo Covino
Starring: Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona,
Kyle Marvin, Michael Angelo Covino, Nicholas Braun

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

After soaring to 26 million viewers to date, the Paramount+ original series MOBLAND, the #2 most-watched original series on the service, has been renewed for season two. MOBLAND Season one is now streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

The series, which spent five consecutive weeks in Nielsen’s most recent ranking of Top 10 SVOD Original Series, is executive produced by Guy Ritchie and marks his first TV series for Paramount+.

MOBLAND was created and written by Ronan Bennett (Top Boy, The Day of the Jackal), executive produced by David C. Glasser (101 Studios) and written by Jez Butterworth (Ford v Ferrari, Spectre). The series also marks Butterworth’s second hit TV series following THE AGENCY: CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE, which is also on Paramount+. The shows’ impact continues a successful track record under his exclusive TV overall deal that Chris McCarthy, Paramount Co-CEO and President and CEO, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios, signed him to for Paramount+ and SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios.

“With over 26 million viewers and climbing, MOBLAND has become a resounding triumph driven by the creative brilliance of Guy, Jez, Ronan and David C. Glasser, and brought to life by the powerhouse performances by Tom, Pierce, and Helen,” said Chris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount and President of SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment. “We are elated to greenlight a second season of this global phenomenon, which has dominated both domestic and international charts and soared to #1 in the United Kingdom.”

“MOBLAND was one of those incredible moments where Chris McCarthy came to us with the vision of creating the next great mob series, and after traversing the UK countryside in a quest to land Guy Ritchie, we both came to the realization that we knew the exact formula. With the extraordinary talent of Guy, Ronan, Jez and our incredible cast, we brought that vision to life,” said 101 Studios CEO, David C. Glasser.

“TV was a brand-new world for me and I was reluctant to commit to a TV overall, but Chris, David, and the teams at Paramount and 101 Studios, completely changed my perspective with their bold creative vision and razor-sharp strategic insight,” said writer and executive producer Jez Butterworth. “Collaborating with Chris, David, Guy and our stellar cast has been nothing short of inspiring and I’m excited to dive into the second season of MOBLAND.”

The global crime series premiered Sunday, March 30, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia, and on May 30 in international markets including Brazil, France, Germany, Italy and Latin America.

MOBLAND stars Tom Hardy (Venom: The Last Dance), Pierce Brosnan (Die Another Day) and Helen Mirren (The Queen), in a story about two mob families who clash in a war that threatens to topple empires and lives. The star-studded cast is rounded out by Paddy Considine (House Of The Dragon), Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey), Lara Pulver (Da Vinci’s Demons), Anson Boon (Pistol), Mandeep Dhillon (CSI: Vegas), Jasmine Jobson (Top Boy), Geoff Bell (Top Boy), Daniel Betts (Fate: The Winx Saga), Lisa Dwan (Blackshore) and Emily Barber (Industry).

The series is commissioned by Paramount+, produced in association with MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

MOBLAND is executive produced by Keith Cox, Nina L. Diaz, Guy Ritchie, David C. Glasser, Jez Butterworth, Ronan Bennett, Kris Thykier, Ivan Atkinson, Tom Hardy, Dean Baker, Anthony Byrne, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin and Bob Yari.

Source: Internal streaming data, Total viewers defined by Total Global Watch Time / Run Time on first 70 days, Ep 101; Int’l Markets: English Speaking- 70 days, Non-English Speaking- 9 Days; Paramount+ rank based on internal global household data, days 1-90; Nielsen, mins based on P2+ SVOD Originals- wk 4/14/25, 4/21/25, 4/28/25, 5/5/25, 5/12/25.

The MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival is returning to Toronto for its fourth year from June 27 – 29, 2025.

Presented by the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), MOTIVE is Canada’s leading celebration of crime, mystery, and thriller writing – drawing bestselling authors, emerging talent, and passionate fans from around the world. New this year, is the gothic revival location of U of T’s Victoria University. Attendees will get to hear from bestselling crime and mystery authors, cult-favourite crime podcasters, and meet other thriller fans for a weekend of whodunits and edge-of-your-seat programming.

To enter for a chance to win passes to the festival, visit our X page, “like” and comment on the post pertaining to this Festival, and tag 1 friend you’ll bring with you!

More on the Festival here.

Rules and regulations here.

Introducing Mandy’s Morning Club, a curated, crave-worthy morning menu from the tastemakers of fresh at Mandy’s. For early risers, slow starters, and everyone in between, Mandy’s Morning Club is bringing you three brand new menu items.

Available now at all Toronto and Montreal locations, the new breakfast lineup is light, energizing, and infused with that unmistakable Mandy’s magic starting at 8AM today.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
– Breakfast Buddies: eggs, cottage cheese, soy, red peppers, chives, cheddar, and just the right pinch of salt
– Yogurt Parfait: thick Greek yogurt, house-made mixed berry compote, and almond butter granola
– Matcha Chia Pudding: a dreamy combo of matcha chia, mango, and coconut flakes

More at Mandy’s.

ABOUT MANDY’S:

Founded in Montreal in 2004 by sisters, Mandy and Rebecca Wolfe, Mandy’s Salads began its journey in an unassuming location at the back of a women’s clothing store. With no prior food, business, marketing or advertising experience, the sisters played to their strengths: Mandy came up with an original menu while Rebecca designed the interior of the restaurant.

Today, Mandy’s stands tall with eight locations in Montreal, six in Toronto, two best-selling cookbooks, delicious dressings in grocery stores across Canada and more restaurants on the way – locally and internationally. Mandy continues to be the Creative Food Director and Chef, while Rebecca designs all locations and heads Brand Marketing. When the sisters are not making salads, they can often be found raising their vegetable-loving kids in the heart of Montreal.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON reigns a second consecutive week at the Box Office, taking $35 million from 4,373 theatres for Universal Pictures, a two week tally of $158.6 million.

It’s $28 million for 28 YEARS LATER, the latest in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland‘s popular franchise, opening in 3,444 theatres for Sony Pictures. This installment gets a stunning 90% on the Tomatometer.

Disney and Pixar’s ELIO debuts in third with $22 million from 3,750 theatres. This gets 85% on the Tomatometer.

In fourth is Disney‘s LILO & STITCH with $10 million, a domestic total of $387 million.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING rounds out the Top Five with $6 million, a total $178 million for Paramount Pictures.

Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are delighted to give Readers a chance to win a set of family (four) passes to an Advance Screening of THE SMURFS.

Screenings take place as follows:

TORONTO

Saturday, July 12th | 11:00 AM

Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Eglinton & VIP

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MONTREAL

Saturday, July 12th | 11:00 AM | ENG

Cinema Cineplex Forum & VIP

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MONTREAL

Saturday, July 12th | 11:00 AM | FRE

Cineplex Cinemas Quartier Latin

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VANCOUVER

Saturday, July 12th | 11:00 AM

Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis

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CALGARY

Saturday, July 12th | 11:00 AM

Scotiabank Theatre Chinook

Synopsis: 

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends,

the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe. SMURFS features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy,

Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

To enter for a chance to win, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK, IG, or X. and in the comments tell us your City, language (if French) and tag 1 friend you’re taking with you! Enter multiple times if you wish.

If you only need a pair of tickets, specify this in comments.

Rules and regulations here.

SMURFS IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON JULY 18, 2025.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

Deborah Cox has accomplished the unimaginable, topping the charts with a catalog of hits that today remain timeless classics! The Singer-Actress has launched her own label of wines, Kazaisu, named after a combination of her three children. The Scarborough native who now lives in the U.S., came home and just yesterday, Toronto Metropolitan University awarded her a doctorate degree, so you can add Doctor to Cox‘s accomplished résumé!

Cox highlighted her popular Rosé, and upcoming white and red wines at the event, delivering a smashing three-song set that brought the house down at W Toronto‘s Skylight Bar. The Pride event was to raise awareness to LCBO‘s LOVE PAIRS WITH EVERYTHING campaign where they will be fundraising between now and end of June to support 2SLGBTQI+ initiatives. To date, they already have raised $7 million! There were even cocktails named after her hits “Sentimental” and “Who Do You Love?”.

Highlights from the night:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)