We get a new title tease for the upcoming fifth season of STRANGER THINGS! Did you know today is Stranger Things Day?

Season 5 arrives 2025.

ABOUT STRANGER THINGS

A love letter to the ‘80s classic genre films that captivated a generation, Stranger Things is a thrilling drama set in the seemingly normal Midwestern town of Hawkins, Indiana. After a boy vanishes into thin air, his close-knit group of friends and family search for answers and are pulled into a high-stakes and deadly series of events. Beneath the surface of their ordinary town lurks an extraordinary supernatural mystery, along with top-secret government experiments and a dangerous gateway that connects our world to a powerful yet sinister realm. Friendships will be tested and lives will be altered as what they discover will change Hawkins and possibly the world — forever.

Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in July 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular television series ever with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7 Million views globally. Rooted in 80’s nostalgia, it has sparked a resurgence of pop culture items from the decade with every new season, including Eggo waffles and New Coke. Most recently, the series breathed new life into Kate Bush’s track “Running Up That Hill” with the song soaring in streams on Spotify and entering the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in its 38-year history. The series has also garnered over 70 awards worldwide including Emmys and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and has been nominated for over 230 awards. Stranger Things fans everywhere celebrate November 6 – the day Will Byers went missing – as ‘Stranger Things Day,’ a special day to share their love for the world of Stranger Things.

Season 5 was announced as the final season of Stranger Things with additional projects in the universe in the works, including: Stranger Things: The First Shadowlive on stage in London’s West End and coming to Broadway in 2025, along with an untitled animated spinoff series.

AND DON’T FORGET, TODAY IS…

On November 6, 1983, Will Byers went missing in Hawkins, Indiana. Long after the town gave up the search, his friends kept looking… and discovered a mysterious girl known only by a number: Eleven. She was alone, hunted, and extremely powerful. Eleven would stop at nothing to help them find their friend. Stranger Thingsfans everywhere celebrate November 6 as ‘ Stranger ThingsDay,’ a special day to share their love for the world of Stranger Things.

With so many ways to experience this fan-favorite show, we’ve celebrated ‘Stranger Season’ all month with special screenings, in-person experiences, new limited-edition merchandise, and more!

MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, has announced the global streaming release date for Elizabeth Sankey’s (Boobs, Romantic Comedy) latest documentary film, Witches. Witches had its World Premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival and had its UK Premiere at the 2024 London Film Festival, and will stream exclusively on MUBI globally from November 22, 2024.

Witches has received two nominations at the British Independent Film Awards 2024, for the Raindance Maverick Award and Best Feature Documentary.

The film is a profound exploration of the unexpected yet compelling connections between postpartum mental health and the history and portrayal of witches in western society and popular culture.

Following on from her critically acclaimed feature Romantic Comedy, released by MUBI in 2019, Sankey now uses her trademark video essay style to turn the camera inward, focusing on her own experiences with postpartum anxiety and depression.

Using her own experience of being admitted to a psychiatric ward after the birth of her son, Sankey intertwines personal narrative with historical and cinematic footage. The film features interviews with medical professionals, historians, and fellow sufferers, offering a multifaceted perspective on how women with mental health issues have been stigmatised and misunderstood over time, while creating her own coven of women to reclaim their stories.

Witches is produced by Manon Ardisson, Chiara Ventura and Jeremy Warmsley – Executive produced by Efe Cakarel, Jason Ropell, Bobby Allen, Thomas C. Hoegh. Cinematography is by Chloë Thomson and the score is composed by Jeremy Warmsley.

WITCHES WILL STREAM EXCLUSIVELY ON MUBI GLOBALLY FROM NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Can you hear the sleigh bells ringing? Starbucks is unveiling all the details on its holiday menu, returning to stores across Canada tomorrow, November 7, 2024 alongside festive holiday cups and more.

Here are the details:

· A Merry Holiday Menu: When the merriest time of year returns to Starbucks stores on November 7, 2024 customers can celebrate the season with a mix of new and returning holiday beverages and pastries.

· First- Ever Holiday Refreshers: Starbucks is introducing its first-ever holiday Refresher, the NEW Cran-Merry Orange Refresher, which can also be ordered as a Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher or Cran-Merry Drink featuring coconut beverage.

Returning Faves:

Holiday-inspired handcrafted espresso beverages also return to the menu, including the iconic
Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulé Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte and
Iced Sugar Cookie Oat Latte. Tea fans can also enjoy the Iced Gingerbread Oat Chai, which is back for its second year.

Holiday Cold Foams:

Sprinkle a little extra joy on your beverage with seasonal cold foams! Customers can enjoy the new flavour, gingerbread, alongside returning flavours, peppermint chocolate,
sugar cookie, chestnut praline and caramel brulé. New this season,
holiday cold foams can be made nondairy, and added as a customization for an additional charge, giving any drink a festive twist.

Joyful Eats:

New pastries include: Turkey Sage Danish, Snowman Cake Pop and Penguin Cookie, with the
Cranberry Bliss Bar and Gingerbread Loaf as returning favourites.

Seasonal Whole Bean Coffee:

Two exclusive, limited edition seasonal blends will be available at Starbucks stores throughout November and December, including Starbucks Christmas Blend (celebrating its 40th year!) and Starbucks Holiday Blend.

New Cup Designs:

For many customers, the return of Starbucks holiday cups signals the holidays are here. Starbucks is debuting four new holiday hot cups that
capture the merriment of the season, with designs including Joyful Connection,
Lyrical Landscape, Siren Chorus and Warm Wishes – plus a new holiday cold cup.

The Kimpton Saint George Hotel is hosting Bejeweled, a free Taylor Swift Pre-Party! On November 14, from 3-5 pm, join local Swiftie Rachel Spencer (@rachspeed) for an enchanted celebration to get into the Eras Tour spirit.

Enjoy friendship bracelet-making, face gems, temporary tattoos, and light bites with drinks provided by Daydream. It’s the perfect spot to meet fellow fans and connect before the big night.

This Taylor-themed event is ideal for any Swiftie, bringing fans together to glam up and kick off the countdown to Toronto’s Eras Tour!

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: Kimpton Saint George – 280 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V8

Website/Tickets: All are welcome to attend, please RSVP for your free ticket here.

1 Hotel Toronto is transforming its Flora Lobby bar into the Folklore Lounge, a moss-covered forest and Taylor-inspired sanctuary and celebration for Swifties from Nov. 14-24, 2024 with special activities including:

Pop-up bead bar from Little Words Project, the makers of the Original Friendship Bracelet are bringing their Friendship Tour to Toronto.  Nov 15 & 16th only.

This marks the first time that Little Words Project has come to Canada. So, whether you’re heading to the concert or simply a fan, stop by and stack up on an exciting selection of bracelets from Best Sellers to their brand new Bead Kit and Friendship Collection.

• Address: 550 Wellington St. W

The Shake It Off Dance Class | Nov 14 -16 and 21 – 23 | Times Vary

1 Hotel Toronto is celebrating the Eras Tour in style. The Shake It Off Dance Class is led by top Toronto dancer, teacher, professor and choreographer Lindsay Aquin – learn from the best and perfect your moves to some of Taylor’s most iconic hits. With one class hosted each day of the Toronto tour, it’s the perfect way to get concert-ready and create some unforgettable moments. 

Hosted daily in the Maple Ballroom located on the lower level. View dates and times HERE. Guests or locals who would like to purchase a ticket can book HERE

Experience the Enchanting Eras Cocktail list – available exclusively over the highly anticipated Toronto concert dates.

Inspired by some of Taylor’s most iconic songs – every sip tells a story. From a shimmering Lavender Haze Mocktail to Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me, a small but mighty tequila based cocktail.

Lavender Haze Mocktail | $14

Lime juice

Lychee Hibiscus

Lavender syrup

Soda

Lavender Sprig

Bad Blood | $22

Grey Goose

Lemon juice

Simple Syrup

Raspberry Pomegranate

Topped with Prosecco

The Folklore Lounge Sessions | November 14-16 and 21 – 23 | 3pm – 6pm

Enjoy daily acoustic performances played on a moss-covered grand piano

Thursday, November 14 I Arlene Paculan
Friday, November 15 Jesse Maxwell
Saturday, November 16 Cynthia Tauro
Thursday, November 21 Daniel Dwoskin
Friday, November 22 Cynthia Tauro
Saturday, November 23 Jesse Maxwell

The highly anticipated CBC docu-comedy short film 15 Ways My Dad Almost Died, directed by award-winning filmmaker Sura Mallouh and written by Filipina Dora-nominated comedian Alia Rasul, is set to premiere at the 2024 Reel Asian Film Festival on November 16th at 12:00 PM at the TIFF Lightbox (350 King St W) in Toronto. This heartfelt, humorous and important story will be available to a wide audience beginning December 10 on the free CBC Gem streaming service in Canada, and on the CBC Docs YouTube channel internationally.

15 Ways My Dad Almost Died chronicles Filipina-Canadian comedian Alia Rasul connecting with her father, Amroussi, as she tries to mine his ridiculous number of near-death experiences for comedic material. What begins as lighthearted storytelling transforms into a deeper exploration of forgotten history and the power of oration. Alia uncovers her father’s harrowing experiences during the siege of Jolo in 1974, a tragic event in the southern Philippines that resulted in immense loss of life and destruction. The siege led to widespread civilian casualties and the destruction of homes and livelihoods. A media blackout at the time kept much of the world from learning the full extent of the atrocities. This year marks 50 years since Jolo was razed to the ground, and to this day, has not been restored and is rarely talked about.

For Alia’s father, who lived through the devastation, the event became a painful chapter in his life, better left forgotten. Through their conversations, Alia learns not only of the physical danger her father faced—like nearly stepping on a landmine—but also of the grief of having to flee from a beloved hometown, never to return. It dawns on Alia that had she never asked her father for his stories, they would have been lost. This revelation leads Alia to confront her own responsibilities as a storyteller in the context of a world that would rather forget, than be held accountable.

“This film is a love letter to my dad and his hometown of Jolo. In making this, my father and I found our own unique way to keep oral tradition alive,” said Dora-nominated comedian and Tita Collective member, Alia Rasul. “The process of making this film and the conversations involved, shaped who I am now as an artist, it gave me clarity on the kind of stories I want to tell and how I want to tell them. I hope it inspires others to be curious and to ask their loved ones about their stories, I hope it inspires people to look up the Jolo Siege of 1974.”

“15 Ways weaves an endearing father-daughter bonding experience while simultaneously unraveling family dynamics, lost history, and the importance of oral preservation.” said award-winning director Sura Mallouh. “This film is a time capsule honoring Amroussi’s memories. If 15 Ways also allows other communities to feel seen or helps them engage with their personal stories, then I am honored to play a small part in carrying the tradition of oration on. It has been 50 years since the Jolo siege. I hope this film pushes back on the Jolo siege’s erasure and allows for more discourse around preserving family history.”

15 Ways My Dad Almost Died blends verité footage, straight-to-camera stand-up, and animation to tell a unique, heartwarming, and often funny story about survival, family, and the importance of remembering the past. The film serves as both a personal memoir and a universal story about the enduring bonds of family and the legacies we inherit.

The CBC Docs film is directed by Sura Mallouh, written by Alia Ceniza Rasul, produced by Sura Mallouh, Alia Ceniza Rasul, Craig Scorgie, Sahar El-Kadri and executive produced by Jason Loftus.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

About Alia Rasul

Alia Rasul is a Dora-nominated Filipina comedian. With a passion for telling stories about the Filipin* diaspora, Alia has created, produced and performed in multiple award-winning projects including Moro Girl, Tita Jokes and Miss Titaverse. Alia is a member of the Tita Collective, a sisterhood of Filipina theatre artists. Additionally, she has recently published her first collection of poetry Super Important Filipina Thoughts. She is currently the managing artistic director of Bad Dog Theatre Company.

About Sura Mallouh

Sura Mallouh is an award-winning Palestinian-Canadian filmmaker. In 2021, she was listed as a 40 under 40 documentary star to watch co-presented by HBO Documentary Films and DOC NYC. Sura’s work amplifies underrepresented investigative stories and has been streamed and broadcast globally. She is a Sundance Institute and NBC Original Voices alum and most recently mentored artists for the NBC Accelerator Fellowship.

From Academy Award®-nominated director Joshua Oppenheimer (The Act of Killing, The Look of Silence) comes a poignant and deeply human musical about a family that survived the end of the world.

An urgent and unforgettable cautionary tale, The End stars Academy Award® winner Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton), Academy Award® nominee Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals, Revolutionary Road), George MacKay (1917) and Moses Ingram (Lady in the Lake, The Queen’s Gambit). The screenplay is by Oppenheimer and Rasmus Heisterberg (A Royal Affair), with songs by Joshua Schmidt (music) and Oppenheimer (lyrics).

THE END is in select theatres December 13, 2024 via Elevation Pictures.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

Netflix has renewed the fan-favorite drama Outer Banks for a fifth and final season, ahead of its Season 4 Part 2 premiere on November 7.

Writing for the final season is currently underway. Season 5 details and additional information will be shared at a later time.

Outer Banks: Season 4 – Part 1 debuted at #1 in the global top 10 English TV following its release on October 10 and has remained in the top ten for three weeks, reaching the top 10 in 74 countries, leading up to the release of Part 2 on November 7. Across all four seasons, Outer Banks has spent a total of 27 weeks in the global Top 10 English TV List.

In a message to the fans on the final season renewal, co-creators & executive producers Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke said:

“Dispatch to all Pogues:

Seven years ago, in the summer of 2017, we came across a photo of teenagers on a beach at dusk during a power outage. That photo sparked an idea for a story of four best friends who only want to have a good time all the time. From this beginning, we imagined a mystery that would lead to a five-season journey of adventure, treasure hunting, and friendship.

At the time, seven years ago, it seemed impossible that we would really get to tell the whole five season story, but here we are, at the end of our fourth season, still chopping away.

The fourth season was our longest and hardest – but most rewarding – to produce. The season ends with a feature length episode, which we think is our best, most powerful episode. We hope you feel the same way.

Now, with a little sadness, but also excitement, we’re putting Season Four behind us, and are turning to Season Five, in which we hope to bring our beloved Pogues home in the way we imagined and planned years ago. Season Five will be our last season, and we think it will be our best yet. We hope you’ll join us for one more paddle out to the surf break.

P4L,
Josh, Jonas, and Shannon”

On Saturday, November 2, Netflix hosted Poguelandia: An Outer Banks Experience for 2,500 fans at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The fan event featured performances by Jungle, GloRilla, Remi Wolf and Chase B as well as Outer Banks-themed photo opps, concessions and merch.

Leading up to Poguelandia, the cast took part in a multi-country Pogue tour that spanned Salvador, Brazil; Toronto, Canada; Chicago; Houston; Miami; and Seattle.

Additionally, on the gaming front, Netflix just released Netflix Stories: Outer Banks, an all-new interactive mobile game. Join the Pogues back at the beginning of their quest to find long-lost treasure. When you learn your estranged father has gone missing, you buy a one-way ticket to the Outer Banks to find the half-brother you’ve never met. Step into the world of Outer Banks and make choices that impact your story. Will you risk it all to find treasure? Will you find your father? Will your love withstand the danger? There’s only one way to find out. Find this story and more in Netflix Stories, an ever-growing catalog of interactive fiction games based on hit Netflix shows.

About OUTER BANKS Season 4

Following last season’s 18-month flash-forward showing Wes Genrette’s proposal for the Pogues to find Blackbeard’s treasure, Season 4 takes us back in time to the lead-up of that moment. After finding the gold at El Dorado, the Pogues return to the OBX and commit to having a “normal” life. They’ve built themselves a new safe haven, officially dubbed “Poguelandia 2.0”, where they live together and run a fairly successful bait, tackle, and charter tour shop. But after some financial setbacks, John B, Sarah, Kiara, JJ, Pope, and Cleo take Wes up on his offer, drawn back into the “G” game for a whole new adventure. But before they know it, they’re well in over their heads, with dangerous new enemies hot on their heels racing them to the treasure. Meanwhile, their problems are only growing, and they’re forced to question their past, present, and future – who they really are, has it all been worth it, and how much are they willing to risk?

Series Credits:
Release Dates: PART 1: October 10, 2024 (401-405) / PART 2: November 7, 2024 (406-410)
Creators / Executive Producers: Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, Shannon Burke
Cast / Characters: Chase Stokes (John B.), Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron), Madison Bailey (Kiara), Jonathan Daviss (Pope), Rudy Pankow (JJ), Carlacia Grant (Cleo), Drew Starkey (Rafe), Austin North (Topper), Fiona Palomo (Sofia), J. Anthony Crane (Chandler Groff), Pollyanna McIntosh (Dalia), Brianna Brown (Hollis Robinson), Rigo Sanchez (Lightner), Mia Challis (Ruthie) and Cullen Moss (Shoupe).

Get ready to jingle all the way to Little Sister Dutch Indo Food Bar! Little Sister’s little elves are all abuzz with excitement to reveal the return of Toronto’s cult favourite, over-the-top, holiday-themed pop-up bar, Java Jingle. Starting November 15, 2024 both Toronto locations at 102 Portland St. and 2031 Yonge St. will transform into winter wonderlands, bursting with festive joy. From now until December 31, 2024 guests are invited to sip, eat, celebrate and create unforgettable holiday memories together!

Due to massive popularity in previous years, Java Jingle 2024 will now include both floors. With Grinch and ornament-shaped cocktail mugs, a lifesize Baby Yoda sporting a Santa hat, twinkling lights and garlands galore, Little Sister will be completely covered in floor to ceiling decorations. Upstairs in the Balinese room on Portland St., it’s like walking into a holiday in the tropics, right here in Toronto!

“It’s not for the fainthearted – brace yourselves for a holiday extravaganza that’s going to be larger than life,” declares General Manager and Bar Manager, Robin Wynne.

Java Jingle this year will also include holiday-themed events, such as the holiday movie trivia night on December 16 from 7:00PM to 9:30PM, the ugly Christmas sweater contest on December 17 and half-priced Java Jingle cocktails from December 29-31. Stay tuned to Little Sister’s Instagram for more details (@littlesisterto)!

Fan favourite cocktails are making their return, such as the Sleigh, Queen, Sleigh (Bombay East Gin, St Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon, winter spices, San Pellegrino grapefruit soda), the Feliz Navi-Zaddy (Cazadores Blanco Tequila, lime, blood orange, winter spices) and the Noggy and Nice (Bacardi 8yr Reserve Rum, Bacardi Spiced Rum, coconut eggnog, eggnog syrup).

New additions to the cocktail menu this year include the Ugly Christmas Sweater (Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Gingerbread Liqueur, Campari, winter spiced vermouth, salted caramel, Biscoff molasses, orange bitters, gingerbread bitters), the Mrs Claus’ Martini (Screwball Peanut Butter whiskey, raspberry liqueur, Kahlua, Christmas flavoured espresso, peppermint dust), the Jingle Juice (Grey Goose Vodka, spiced apple sortilege, spiced cranberry, apple, lemon, pomegranate, brut sparkling), the Christmas Spiced Apple Sangria (Bacardi Spiced rum, brown butter Bacardi 8yr rum, apple brandy, white wine, citrus cordial, christmas spiced tea, spiced syrup, ginger beer), and the Polar Colada (Bacardi 8yr rum, Bacardi Caribbean Spiced Rum, lime, coconut rum, pineapple, chai tea, winter spices, coconut milk).

Little Sister’s full food menu will be available during Java Jingle, including the grilled Balinese spiced lamb satay, rendang spiced beef croquettes, Semur Java (Javanese spiced braised beef short ribs) and Ayam Lombok (sticky sweet and spicy glazed chicken with roasted squash).

And if kitschy mugs and floating oversized Santa’s aren’t your jam, think of it as a tropical getaway where the Balinese spirit of hospitality will keep you warm and jingling all the way.

Reservations for Java Jingle are highly recommended. Guests can reserve time slots HERE for Portland St. and HERE for Yonge St.

Higher Stakes, More to Lose!
OUTER BANKS Season 4 – OBX’s biggest season yet – will debut on Netflix in two 5-episode parts:

Part 1 is Now Playing
Part 2 premieres November 7, 2024

Today we get a new explosive Trailer for Season 4, Part 2!

ABOUT OUTER BANKS SEASON 4
Following last season’s 18-month flash-forward showing Wes Genrette’s proposal for the Pogues to find Blackbeard’s treasure, Season 4 takes us back in time to the lead-up of that moment. After finding the gold at El Dorado, the Pogues return to the OBX and commit to having a “normal” life. They’ve built themselves a new safe haven, officially dubbed “Poguelandia 2.0”, where they live together and run a fairly successful bait, tackle, and charter tour shop. But after some financial setbacks, John B, Sarah, Kiara, JJ, Pope, and Cleo take Wes up on his offer, drawn back into the “G” game for a whole new adventure. But before they know it, they’re well in over their heads, with dangerous new enemies hot on their heels racing them to the treasure. Meanwhile, their problems are only growing, and they’re forced to question their past, present, and future – who they really are, has it all been worth it, and how much are they willing to risk?

Series Credits:
Release Dates: PART 1: October 10 (401-405) / PART 2: November 7 (406-410)
Format: 10 x 1-hour episodes
Creators / Executive Producers: Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, Shannon Burke
Cast / Characters: Chase Stokes (John B.), Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron), Madison Bailey (Kiara), Jonathan Daviss (Pope), Rudy Pankow (JJ), Carlacia Grant (Cleo), Drew Starkey (Rafe), Austin North (Topper), Fiona Palomo (Sofia), J. Anthony Crane (Chandler Groff), Pollyanna McIntosh (Dalia), Brianna Brown (Hollis Robinson), Rigo Sanchez (Lightner), Mia Challis (Ruthie) and Cullen Moss (Shoupe).