Today, during Prime Video’s inaugural Upfronts presentation, it was announced that the Emmy-winning hit drama series The Boys, has been ordered for a fifth season. The Boys will premiere its diabolical fourth season on June 13, 2024, with three episodes, followed by a new episode each week, ending with the epic season finale on Thursday, July 18. The eight-episode season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Prime has all your entertainment and streaming needs in a single membership.

“The Boys is an unabashed and bold series that continues captivating our customers all over the world by piercing the cultural fabric season after season,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “We are proud of this series that has grown into a global franchise, and we are thrilled that Eric Kripke and the creative team have more engaging stories to tell for all the loyal fans.”

“The Boys could be the best job I’ll ever have. What other show allows me to write about politics, capitalism, family, and exploding genitalia, though not in that order,” said Eric Kripke, Showrunner for The Boys, “the cast and crew are deeply grateful to Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios for the opportunity to tell this story for another season. My only problem is that since this year promises to be free of any conflict or misinformation, we’re not sure what to write about.”

“Since its premiere, devoted fans across the globe have been down with The Boys for this unapologetically wild ride,” says Katherine Pope, President, Sony Pictures Television Studios, “and we couldn’t be more proud of our producers, writers, cast, and crew who bring this genius insanity to life. Now, with a fifth chapter to their story, we can’t wait to see where Eric Kripke and The Boys go next.”

The Boys is based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, who also serve as executive producers, and developed by executive producer and showrunner Eric Kripke. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Phil Sgriccia, Michaela Starr, Paul Grellong, David Reed, Meredith Glynn, Judalina Neira, Ken F. Levin, and Jason Netter also serve as executive producers. The Boys is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios with Kripke Enterprises, Original Film, and Point Grey Pictures.

In Season Four, the world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son and his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late.

The fourth season of The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Cameron Crovetti. Season Four also will welcome Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Harbourfront Centre announces the 2024 summer programming lineup to celebrate its landmark 50th anniversary with a mix of ticketed, free and pay-what-you-wish events.

As an independent not-for-profit organization, Harbourfront Centre has played a pivotal role over the last five decades, shaping local and international arts communities and symbolizing Toronto’s cultural vibrancy, inclusivity and innovation. This summer, the legacy continues with a commitment to making arts, culture and recreation accessible for everyone.

“With a jam-packed summer schedule of events, Harbourfront Centre promises to provide transformative experiences to neighbours and visitors alike, sparking unforgettable moments to cherish at its waterfront,” says Laura McLeod, Director of Cultural Engagement at Harbourfront Centre. “We are so proud to celebrate 50 years of Harbourfront Centre, and we look forward to the many more years to come.”

Highlights of free summer programming include:

· June 1: Block Party – Neighbours and friends are invited to join us for a live performance by Canadian alternative country band Elliott Brood, a chance to sing on stage with Good Enough Live Karaoke band, participate in a free social line dancing class, enjoy family-friendly activities and delicious street food, drinks and a birthday cake (of course)!

· Tuesdays, June 25 – August 27: Free Flicks – One of the city’s favourite summer traditions returns with ten free outdoor film screenings at the Concert Stage every Tuesday all summer, showing popular films and old-school classics.

· Wednesdays, July 10 – August 28: Dancing on the Square – Enjoy live dance at the new Public Square with an eclectic lineup of Latin, Bollywood, hip-hop and contemporary dance.

· Thursdays and Sundays, June 21 – August 27: Summer Music in the Garden – 18 free concerts at the Toronto Music Garden, including the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, Moneka Arabic Jazz and Nichol Robertson’s Country All-Stars.

· June 28–July 1: Canada Day Long Weekend – Celebrate on the waterfront with Harbourfront Centre’s July long weekend lineup of free and ticketed programming in music, dance, comedy, food and family-friendly activities for all ages.

o June 28: Fefe Dobson and Tyler Shaw (pay-what-you-wish)

o June 29: Choir! Choir! Choir! (ticketed)

o June 30: Martha Chaves (free) and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (free)

o July 1: Crystal Shawanda (free)

· August 1–5: Island Soul Festival – Inspired by the many different flavours of the islands, the 26th edition of Island Soul celebrates the vibrant people and culture of the Caribbean through a unique blend of music, film, food, comedy, multidisciplinary arts and cultural activities.

o August 1: Comedy Night with Trixx and Friends (ticketed)

o August 2: Destra and DJ Power (ticketed)

o August 3: Johnny Osbourne (free) and The Clash! (free)

o August 4: Sean Jones’ Summer Soul (ticketed), Etana (free) and Jay Douglas (free)

Also returning this summer are the adored multicultural festivals, Habari Africa, TAIWANfest, Toronto International Tap Dance Festival and Fun Philippines Toronto Food & Music Festival, promising a rich exploration of culture.

To learn more about summer programming and purchase tickets, please visit HarbourfrontCentre.com/summer.

About Harbourfront Centre

Harbourfront Centre is a leading international centre for contemporary arts, culture and ideas, and a registered, charitable not-for-profit cultural organization operating a 10-acre campus on Toronto’s central waterfront. Harbourfront Centre provides year-round programming 52 weeks a year, seven days a week, supporting a wide range of artists and communities. We inspire audiences and visitors with a breadth of bold, ambitious and engaging experiences. We champion contemporary Canadian artists throughout their careers, presenting them alongside international artists and fostering national and international artistic exchange between disciplines and cultures.

Harbourfront Centre acknowledges the generous support of Site Partners: Government of Canada and the City of Toronto; Programming Partners: Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Government of Ontario, Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund and the City of Toronto and its Corporate Site Partner, Labatt.

Focus Features and Universal Pictures Canada will release Dìdi (弟弟) in theatres on Friday, July 26, 2024. The Drama premiered at Sundance ’24 to award-winning acclaim. Today we get a new Trailer.

Written and Directed By: Sean Wang
Cast: Izaac Wang, Shirley Chen, Chang Li Hua, Raul Dial, Aaron Chang, Mahaela Park, Chiron Cilia Denk, Montay Boseman, Sunil Mukherjee Maurillo, Alaysia Simmons, Alysha Syed, Georgie August and Joan Chen
Producers: Carlos López Estrada, Josh Peters, Valerie Bush, Sean Wang
Executive Producers: Dave A. Liu, Jennifer J. Pritzker, Chris Columbus, Eleanor Columbus, Robina Riccitiello, Joan Chen, Chris Quintos Cathcart and Tyler Boehm
Synopsis: In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.

Contrada, ranked eighth in Toronto Life’s Best New Restaurants list for 2024, is celebrating by launching a new brunch menu and opening its patio doors in time for the summer season.

Last night, Contrada participated in Toronto Life’s Best Restaurants 2024 event alongside the other winning restaurants across the city. Partners Patrick Groves, Jessie Mak and Chef de Cuisine Mike Vieira served their mouth-watering Ricotta Gnocchi with fresh pesto and Calabrian chili to the 1,000 guests at Evergreen Brick Works.

“Contrada was brought to life by industry veterans and trusted friends coming together to make our dream a reality,” said Vieira. “We are incredibly thankful to have been recognized by Toronto Life as one of the best new restaurants in the city and we had an incredible night celebrating.”

To welcome the warmer weather, Contrada has begun seating guests in the restaurant’s two semi-enclosed patios. The patios accommodate up to 50 guests cocktail style and are comfortably heated during cooler evenings. Located on the corner of College St. and Euclid Ave., patrons dine against the lively backdrop of Little Italy while delighting in unique flavours such as their popular Agnolotti ($27) made with smooth chicken liver, rich mascarpone, aged balsamic, cippolini onion, and squash and apple for a touch of sweetness; or their best-selling Cod ($41) served on white beans alongside juicy scallops, fresh artichokes and Tuscan kale.

Contrada’s extensive beverage menu features the perfect summer cocktails including the Contrada Spritz ($17), a perfectly balanced drink made with a base of skin contact wine, prosecco, Cocchi Rosa, akvavit, and tart sumac with tangy pomegranate. The Army Brat ($21) crafted with Tanqueray gin, Teremana tequila, Cocchi Bianco, IPA Orgeat, Nepeta Majora, vincotto and lemon is the drink that will be on repeat all season. Each wine at Contrada has been selected by Patrick Groves, general manager and sommelier at Contrada, for both quality and flavour, from Italian classics to rosés, orange wines, and a variety of sparkling options, making a robust wine list of mostly Italian wines with a focus on sustainably produced wines.

Contrada has also released a newly curated brunch menu featuring breakfast dishes finished with an Italian kiss such as the creamy Breakfast Carbonara ($17), a reinvented classic pasta dish topped with crispy bacon and a poached egg. Guests can also enjoy the decadent Croque Contrada ($22) layered with roasted pork shoulder, prosciutto, mustard, provolone, fonduta and finished with a perfectly fried egg; or their French Toast But Italian ($19), made for those with a sweet tooth, served with Nutella, whipped ricotta, figs, and a drizzle of 100 per cent Canadian maple syrup.

The brunch menu also features brand new signature cocktails such as the Italian Coffee ($18) with Montenegro, Bocale Grappa, Branca Menta, sweet vanilla and cream; or the Contrada Caesar ($18), crafted with vodka, Clamato, colatura di alici, and a blend of pepperoncini, Calabrian chili and lime. Guests looking to enjoy a non-alcoholic drink can sip on Star Witness ($12), a juicy combination of basil, olive oil, cinnamon, lime and grapefruit; or Imposter Syndrome ($13), a fresh blend of cranberry, beet, peach, ginger and tonic for a delicious mocktail.

To learn more about Contrada or book a reservation, visit contradarestaurant.com or connect on Instagram: @contrada.to

Additional imagery of Contrada’s patios and brunch dishes can be found: HERE

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Saturday: 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Monday: Closed

More about Contrada
Contrada is a new Italian-inspired restaurant in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood located at 537 College St. The name Contrada, Italian for district or ward, is a homage to the Contrada team proudly representing the Little Italy neighbourhood and a place where good food and wine can be found. Patrick Groves serves as General Manager and Sommelier, Jessie Mak holds the position of Assistant General Manager and Lead Designer and Mike Vieira heads the kitchen as Chef de Cuisine. Together, they bring an impressive resume full of experience at some of Toronto’s most prominent establishments including Alo and alobar Yorkville, Lee Restaurant, Brothers Food & Wine, Giuletta, Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie and Aburi Hana.

About Chef Mike Viera
After pursuing culinary education at George Brown College, Mike Viera began his career at some of the most prominent dining establishments in Toronto, working as Garde Manger and Expediter at Susur Lee’s eponymous Lee restaurant, followed by a formative role as Saucier at Susur’s Bent. Viera has opened three restaurants with Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants as Executive Sous Chef simultaneously in North York’s Bayview Village: Beauty Barbecue & Smokehouse, where he brined, cured, and smoked his way through the intricacies of Southern American BBQ; and Parcheggio and Village Loft. Currently at Contrada as Chef de Cuisine, Viera returns to his first love – Italian food – interpreting this most essential of cuisines for the modern North American guest, and incorporating all the love, the technique, and the confident playfulness he’s developed in his already long and storied career in gastronomy.

Attendees at Amazon’s inaugural upfront presentation this morning in New York City were transported back to Middle-earth as Prime Video unveiled a first look at the upcoming second season of the hit series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The series’ first season was an unprecedented global success and one of the top original series for Prime Video, viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide, and driving more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content to date.

Prime Video also announced that Season Two will debut globally on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in more than 240 countries and territories in multiple languages.

Stunning new Season Two key art was also revealed today, featuring the return of Charlie Vickers in the role of Sauron, one of the world’s greatest literary villains, appearing in a new form – one that will aid him in deceiving the denizens of Middle-earth.

The debut teaser trailer takes viewers on an action-packed journey back to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age, and shows the ascending evil presence of Sauron as he continues his vengeful quest for complete power. Showcasing the cinematic splendor that the series is known for, and heralding the return of many fan favorite characters, including Galadriel, Elrond, Prince Durin IV, Arondir, and Celebrimbor, this first-look also reveals the much-anticipated creation of more Rings.

In Season Two of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Building on Season One’s epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of calamity. Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots… as friendships are strained and kingdoms begin to fracture, the forces of good will struggle ever more valiantly to hold on to what matters to them most of all… each other.

From producer M. Night Shyamalan comes “The Watchers,” written and directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan and based on the novel by A.M. Shine. The film follows Mina, a 28-year-old artist, who gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. When Mina finds shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are watched and stalked by mysterious creatures each night. You can’t see them, but they see everything.

“The Watchers” stars Dakota Fanning (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” “Ocean’s Eight”), Georgina Campbell (“Barbarian,” “Suspicion”), Oliver Finnegan (“Creeped Out,” “Outlander”) and Olwen Fouere (“The Northman,” “The Tourist”). The film is produced by M. Night Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan and Nimitt Mankad. The executive producers are Jo Homewood and Stephen Dembitzer.

Joining writer/director Shyamalan behind-the-camera are director of photography Eli Arenson (“Lamb,” “Hospitality”), production designer Ferdia Murphy (“Lola,” “Finding You”), editor Job ter Burg (“Benedetta,” “Elle”) and costume design by Frank Gallacher (“Sebastian,” “Aftersun”). The music is by Abel Korzeniowski (“Till,” “The Nun”).New Line Cinema presents “The Watchers,” set to open in theatres in Canada on June 7, 2024; it will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Heartstopper season 3 is coming to Netflix on October 3rd! Netflix today announced the date that fans have been waiting for, along with a short clip from the upcoming season. The asset is accompanied by an exclusive snippet of the track BIRDS OF A FEATHER from the upcoming album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT by Billie Eilish.

Please see all Heartstopper S3 information at: Tudum.com

About Heartstopper S3
Charlie would like to tell Nick that he loves him. Nick also has something important to say to Charlie. As the summer holiday ends and the months race on, the friends begin to realise that the school year will come with both its joys and its challenges. As they learn more about each other and their relationships, plan social events and parties and start thinking about university choices, everyone must learn to lean on those they love when life doesn’t go to plan.

Launch Date: October 2024

Episodes: 8

Creator/Writer: Alice Oseman

Director: Andy Newbery

Based On The Book Series: Heartstopper by Alice Oseman

Executive Producers: Patrick Walters, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Alice Oseman, Euros Lyn

Key Cast: Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Tobie Donovan, Jenny Walser, Rhea Norwood, Leila Khan

Production Company: See-Saw Films

Great news DOWNTON ABBEY lovers! A third film is on the way and we have some details!

-Focus Features and Carnival Films are thrilled to announce the third film in the beloved Downton Abbey franchise.
-The third film is written by Downton creator and Academy-Award® winner Julian Fellowes.
Produced by BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning Gareth Neame, Fellowes and BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning Liz Trubridge.
-BAFTA and Emmy Award nominee Simon Curtis is returning to direct after helming 2022’s Downton Abbey: A New Era.
-Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Robert James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Penelope Wilton, Lesley Nicol, Michael Fox, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Kevin Doyle, Harry Hadden-Paton, Sophie McShera, Douglas Reith return for the third film, alongside exciting new additions, Paul Giamatti, Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, Arty Froushan, and many other fan favorites.
-Giamatti is reprising his role as Cora Grantham’s brother Harold Levinson. He joins the film on the heels of his Oscar® nominated performance in Alexander Payne’s award-winning comedy, The Holdovers.
-Dominic West will also reprise his role as Guy Dexter from Downton Abbey: A New Era.
-The film is a Carnival Films production, with Focus Features and Universal Pictures International distributing. Carnival Films is part of NBCUniversal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.

Paramount+ today debuted the official trailer and key art for the upcoming original South Korean psychological thriller series PYRAMID GAME. All 10 episodes will premiere on Thursday, May 30, 2024 on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.S., the UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

In PYRAMID GAME, Seong Su-ji is a new student at the Baekyeon Girls’ High School. Between the bullies, her studies, and the fight for popularity, high school already feels like a game of survival for Su-ji. But when she’s introduced to a ranking system that chooses class outcasts via secret vote, Su-ji must decide whether to accept her status and its violent fallout or lead an uprising against the Pyramid Game.

PYRAMID GAME stars actors Kim Jiyeon (Twenty-Five Twenty-One), Jang Da A, RYU DA IN, Shin Seul Ki and Kang Na Eon. The series is directed by Bak So Yeon (The Heavenly Idol) and written by Choi Sui.

Following the critically acclaimed BARGAIN and A BLOODY LUCKY DAY, PYRAMID GAME is the next project developed by Paramount+ and TVING through a partnership between Paramount and the leading entertainment company CJ ENM. In Korea, Paramount+ is a branded zone within TVING, a CJ ENM-affiliated streaming platform with current operations in Korea. The deal also allows Korean content to flow to Paramount’s overseas streaming operations. PYRAMID GAME is produced by Film Monster and CJ ENM STUDIOS and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of Korea, Japan and Taiwan.

About Paramount+

Paramount+ is a global digital subscription video streaming service from Paramount that features a mountain of premium entertainment for audiences of all ages. Internationally, the streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®, BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel™, in addition to a robust offering of premier local content. The service is currently live in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Caribbean, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latin America, South Korea, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S.

If this doesn’t say OSCARS, I don’t know nothing. NIGHTBITCH is written for the screen and directed by Marielle Heller (A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD) and stars Amy Adams. Recently, we got confirmation the release date for this will be December 6, 2024 via Searchlight Pictures.

Today we get a new Poster!

NIGHTBITCH is based on the novel by Rachel Yoder and is about a woman who pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon her domesticity takes a surreal turn!

(Photo credit: Searchlight Pictures)