Stitch, the co-star of “Lilo & Stitch,” visited Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., earlier today. The lovable renegade alien, who happens to love the music of Elvis Presley, arrived at the gates to Graceland Mansion in a pink convertible before going across the street to view the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s jumpsuits and pink Cadillac at Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex. A special screening of the film is scheduled to take place this evening at the theatre at Graceland’s resort hotel, The Guest House at Graceland.

A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” opens exclusively in movie theatres on May 23. 2025.

“Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. The film is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” with a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. The film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, and Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

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Screenings take place as follows on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7 pm:

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Scotiabank Theatre

Montreal (EN):
Cinema Banque Scotia

Montreal (FR):
Cinema Starcite

Synopsis:

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).

How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar® nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns). How To Train Your Dragon is part of the Filmed For IMAX® Program, which offers filmmakers IMAX® technology to help them deliver the most immersive movie experience to audiences around the world.

Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s New York Times bestselling book series, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award® nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. Now, through cutting-edge visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a breathtaking live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny.

Genre: Epic Action-Adventure

Cast: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, Murray McArthur

Written and directed by: Dean DeBlois

Producers: Marc Platt, Dean DeBlois, Adam Siegel

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MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, shares a first look at Kelly Reichardt’s (First Cow, Certain Women) The Mastermind, in advance of its World Premiere In Competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival tomorrow (May 23, 2025).

In a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, JB Mooney (Josh O’Connor), an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief, plans his first big heist. When things go haywire, his life unravels.

The film stars Josh O’Connor (Challengers, La Chimera), Alana Haim (Licorice Pizza), John Magaro (Past Lives, First Cow), Gaby Hoffman (Transparent, Girls), Bill Camp (12 Years a Slave, Joker) and Hope Davis (American Splendor, Synecdoche, New York).

Producers on the film are Neil Kopp, Anish Savjani, and Vincent Savino of filmscience. MUBI is financing the film and will distribute in select territories, retaining rights in North America, UK, Ireland, LATAM, Germany, Austria, Benelux, Turkey, and India, with The Match Factory handling remaining worldwide sales. UTA Independent Film Group handled financing for the film.

UK and worldwide release dates for The Mastermind to be announced.

The official trailer an for “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” are now available. The highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie premieres Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel and will stream globally the next day, Friday, July 11, 2025 on Disney+.

In the first three ZOMBIES movies, Zed and Addison brought human and monster kind together in their hometown of Seabrook. Now, a new adventure dawns for the duo when their summer road trip takes an unexpected detour, landing them in the middle of yet another monster rivalry: Daywalkers vs. Vampires. Tensions flare when Zed and Addison find themselves acting as camp counselors between the two opposing supernatural factions. With the help of Eliza and Willa, they must convince sworn enemies Nova and Victor to try to unite their warring worlds before an even greater threat endangers them all.

“ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” stars Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Kylee Russell, Chandler Kinney, Malachi Barton, Freya Skye, Julian Lerner, Swayam Bhatia, Mekonnen Knife, Lisa Chappell and Jonno Roberts.

Paul Hoen directs, with a screenplay by David Light & Joseph Raso and Josh Cagan. Executive producers include Hoen, Manheim, Donnelly, Light, Raso, Jane Fleming (“The Quest”) and Mark Ordesky (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy). Mahita P. Simpson serves as co-executive producer alongside co-producer Cagan and producer Skot Bright. “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” is a production from Night Zone Productions Limited.

The movies have also garnered nearly a quarter billion streaming hours, becoming one of the most popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchises on Disney+.*

“ZOMBIES,” “ZOMBIES 2” and “ZOMBIES 3” are currently available on Disney+.

Epson has them covered with major sales on select printers and projectors. As a trusted name in consumer technology, Epson is a go-to brand known for performance and durability — qualities any father figure can appreciate.

Please see below for your consideration to include in upcoming Father’s Day gift guides and stories. For high-res images, please see here. If you are interested in testing out any of the products below for either a review or giveaway, please let us know, and we can look into availability.

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF21 Portable Smart Laser Projector (MSRP: $1,149.99 CAD)

Spending quality family time together has become a rare occasion in 2025. If you want to invest in a piece that Dad can enjoy with the whole family for years to come, The Epson EpiqVision EF21 is crafted to encourage family bonding. With built-in Google TV1 and stunning picture quality, everyone can binge watch their favourite TV shows, enjoy big sporting events or even play video games together. The projector is currently on sale for $849.99, making it more attainable if everyone contributes to the gift (everyone will be enjoying it).

Where to Buy:

·       Best Buy 

·       Epson 

·       Amazon 

ET-4850 Wireless Colour All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer (MSRP: $599.99 CAD)

The Epson ET-4850 is a cartridge-free printer ideal for the work-from-home dad who needs an office-grade printer to support his job or business. This model is packed with time-efficient features for the dad with no time to waste, like its high-speed printing, auto-document feeder and 2.4” colour touchscreen for faster navigation. If Dad is a businessman, he understands a good deal and will appreciate that he’ll save up to 90% with replacement ink bottles compared to traditional ink cartridges2. The ET-4850 is also currently on sale for $100 off at participating stores. Keep an eye on the links below as offers update.

·       Epson 

·       Amazon 

·       Staples 

ET-2850 Wireless Colour All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer (MSRP: $399.99 CAD)

The Epson ET-2850 is another cartridge-free printer designed with the simple dad in mind. If he’s been looking for a reliable, low-hassle printer, this one’s for him. The entire household will benefit from worry-free colour printing, no matter the printing job. This printer comes with up to two years of ink in the box3, designed for long-term savings that won’t put a hole in Dad’s wallet. Plus, it can also print up to 5000 pages4, making it a smart investment. Select printers are currently on sale for $100 off at participating stores. Keep an eye on the links below as offers update.

Where to Buy:

 ·  Epson 

·   Amazon 

TITAN: THE OCEANGATE DISASTER premieres at the Tribeca Festival next month, and today we get a new trailer for this Netflix release, arriving June 11, 2025 on the service.

World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival: June 6, 2025

The Titan submersible’s ill-fated journey to the ruins of the Titanic dominated headlines in June 2023, yet the shocking decisions that led to the disaster have never been revealed like this. Titan: The OceanGate Disaster delves into the psyche of billionaire OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush and explores his relentless quest to bring oceanic exploration to the masses — at any cost. Through exclusive access to whistleblower testimony, pivotal audio recordings, and footage from the company’s early days, the film provides an unprecedented look at the technical challenges, moral dilemmas, and shockingly poor decisions that culminated in the catastrophic expedition. Titan examines the doomed underwater endeavor that forced the world to reconsider the price of unchecked ambition in the depths of the ocean.

A Story Syndicate Production in association with Diamond Docs

Director: Mark Monroe

Producers: Lily Garrison, Mark Monroe, Jon Bardin

Executive Producers: Liz Garbus, Dan Cogan, Kate Barry, Mala Chapple, Tommy Coriale, Hannah Olson, Jude Gerard Prest, Amy Herdy

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The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is pleased to announce that acclaimed Canadian film and television luminaries Jennifer Podemski, Rick Mercer, and Don McKellar will each be honoured with the inaugural Norman Jewison Founder’s Council Award at the 2025 CFC Gala: Growing Futures, taking place on June 12, 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Tickets to the CFC Gala are available here.

This marks the first year of the Norman Jewison Founder’s Council Award, which will be presented annually at the Gala to up to three recipients whose work reflects the legacy of CFC’s founder Norman Jewison. Developed by CFC’s Founder’s Council, the award recognizes film and television visionaries whose work embodies Norman’s legacy, are committed to social justice in their storytelling, and/or have made a global impact in the industry.

“This award celebrates the spirit and legacy of Norman Jewison – a filmmaker who has made a lasting mark on the industry,” said Steven DeNure, Chair of the CFC Founder’s Council. “Jennifer, Rick, and Don each exemplify creativity, courage, and leadership and have made significant contributions to the screen industry in Canada and abroad. We’re pleased to recognize their remarkable achievements with this inaugural award.”

The Norman Jewison Founder’s Council is a non-fiduciary consultative body established by the Board to champion the CFC, its mission, vision and initiatives. The work of the Founder’s Council enhances CFC’s fundraising activities, connections to industry, innovation and expertise. Current members include: Eric Belcher, Don Carmody, Neal Clarence, Suzette Couture, David Cronenberg, Steven DeNure (Chair), Blake Goldring, Christina Jennings, Kevin Jewison, George Lewis, David W. Middleton, Bob Munroe, Gary Slaight, and Barbara Williams with Kate Alexander Daniels joining this fall.

The Norman Jewison Founder’s Council Award is the Council’s first initiative and will serve as a tribute to Jewison’s immeasurable impact. The 2025 honourees will attend the CFC Gala to receive their awards.

The CFC Gala brings together industry leaders, artists, and supporters to help raise vital funds that contribute to robust hands-on programs that train the next generation of Canadian screen creatives. The highly anticipated and lively evening will include a performance by Toronto’s top mentalist Kevin Hamdan and music from DJ Fly Lady Di.

For more information, visit cfccreates.com.

Miku Toronto invites guests to celebrate the arrival of summer with an exclusive 7-course Early Summer Kaiseki dinner experience, available from May 11 to July 3, 2025 during dinner service at their downtown Toronto location (10 Bay Street, Toronto, ON). Curated by Chef de Cuisine Junnosuke Fujikawa, this limited-time tasting menu showcases the finest seasonal ingredients and the artistry of Japanese cuisine, thoughtfully paired with wine and sake. The menu is priced at $175 per person (plus tax and gratuity), and reservations can be made HERE.

Set within Miku Toronto’s elegant dining room, this seasonal menu showcases the finest ingredients of early summer through refined plating and exceptional technique. From Wagyu Tartare and Chef’s selection of sashimi to King Salmon and Sansho Soy-Marinated Wagyu, each course highlights the harmony of Japanese flavours and modern creativity. The experience concludes with a Sorbet dessert by Pastry Chef Glenda San Jose, offering a refreshing finish to the meal.

Miku Early Summer Kaiseki menu-$175

Amuse
Wagyu Tartare, Japanese Wafer, Canadian Acadian Caviar, Gold Flake, Sushi Rice, Hanaho

Sashimi
Chef’s Selection of Traditional and Aburi-style Sashimi

Hassun
Yakinasu with Truffle Vinaigrette Sunomono, Clam Egg Tofu, Sous Vide Quebec Duck with Rapini Ohitashi

Fish
King Salmon Sakekasu Yaki, Shungiku Dashi Foam, Scallop Lemon Risotto, Aosa Dashi Cream, Salmon Skin Chips

Sushi
Foie Gras Oshi, Anago Don, Salmon Oshi Bite, Premium Nigiri

Beef
Sansho Soy-Marinated Wagyu, Wafu Salsa, Shishito, Asparagus, Baby Carrot, Zucchini, Charcoal Oil

Dessert
Elderflower Champagne Sorbet, Citrus Fruit Compote, Kalamansi Ganache, Sake Foam, Green Tea Sponge Cake, Candied Yuzu

Reservations are highly recommended for this limited-time offering. You can reserve a spot for this experience HERE.

A new era is born. This summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth.

Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an extraction team race to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park, inhabited by the worst of the worst that were left behind.

Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure the genetic material. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on a forbidden island that had once housed an undisclosed research facility for Jurassic Park. There, in a terrain populated by dinosaurs of vastly different species, they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades.

Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team member; Critics Choice and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.

The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool).

Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of last summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer.

Genre: Epic Action-Adventure

Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, Ed Skrein

Director: Gareth Edwards

Screenplay by: David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton

Producers: Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley

Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart, Jim Spencer