#FIRSTLOOK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM APRIL 30, 2024 EPISODE OF “CANADA’S GOT TALENT”

On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the 14 acts moving on to the next round. They are:

ALBERTA:

• STERLING V. SCOTT – Comedian, Edmonton, AB – **Trish’s Golden Buzzer**

BRITISH COLUMBIA:

• ESHAN SOBTI – Singer/Musician, Mission, BC
• FUNKANOMETRY – Dance, Vancouver Island, BC

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR:

• MATTHEW COOPER – Singer/Musician, Carbonear, NL

NOVA SCOTIA:

• TRAVIS LINDSAY – Comedian, Halifax, NS

ONTARIO:

• LUKA & JENALYN – Dance, Toronto, ON
• MARK CLEARVIEW – Magician, Toronto, ON
• MARK LEWIS – Magician, Toronto, ON – **Group Golden Buzzer**
• NATALIE MORRIS – Singer/Musician, Toronto, ON
• TROY JAMES – Novelty, Brampton, ON

QUEBEC:

• JADE MATHIEU – Singer/Musician, Longueuil, QC – **Howie’s Golden Buzzer**
• TOGETHER FOR PEACE – Novelty, Lévis, QC – **Lindsay’s Golden Buzzer**
• MAT & MYM – Stunt, Quebec City, QC – **Kardinal’s Golden Buzzer**

SASKATCHEWAN:

• REBECCA STRONG – Singer/Musician, Prince Albert, SK – **Lilly’s Golden Buzzer**

Plus, key moments from tonight’s episode include:

-Husband and wife stunt duo, CHIMERA (Las Vegas, NV), pulled off a breathtaking routine. While Melissa performed a beautiful aerial act above a tank, she revealed her partner, Brandon, was submerged underwater for five minutes!

–WOODY BELFORT (Montréal, QC) impressed the judges with his feats of strength, using calisthenics, bars and his own wheelchair. Howie said, “you’re a superhero!”

–RAPHAËL LAROCQUE (Québec City, QC) performed a cover of “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten. Judge Lilly Singh surprised Raph, and the audience, with a FaceTime call from Rachel herself.

–SLAVIC BLING (Toronto, ON) debuted a fun musical performance with stilts, trumpets, and accordions, that got Kardi dancing.

-Singer HOLLY MELVILLE (Victoria, BC) blew everyone away with an epic opera performance. Kardi said, “I was not expecting you to sound the way that you sound, based on the cover of your book!” 

-19-year-old ESHAN SOBTI (Mission, BC) shared that past experiences with bullying motivated him to express himself through music. His cover of “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston made the crowd erupt into cheers. 

-A group of young acrobatic gymnasts ACRO ACADEMY (Oakville, ON) showcased their skills on stage with their incredible throws, flips, and twists. 

-Teacher MIKE GLENNEY (Waterdown, ON) tap danced on a surface that lit fire beneath his feet. Lilly said, “you crushed it!”

-Singer-songwriter JOEL VAN VLIET (Queenston, ON) performed an original song that had the judges chuckling; Kardi said, “what you did here tonight was innovative, it was creative, you should be proud…”

The winner of Canada’s Got Talent’s Million Dollar Season receives a life-changing prize of $1M – the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history – thanks to Rogers, plus financial advice from CIBC. And that’s not all! Every Golden Buzzer recipient will receive $25,000 (totalling $150,000), courtesy of CIBC, to help realize their ambitions.

Together with Canada’s Got Talent, Rogers is committed to investing in premium original Canadian content while fostering homegrown talent. Last year, Rogers contributed approximately $950M to Canadian content and produced over 12,700 hours of unique Canadian programming.

Tonight’s Performances (Tuesday, April 30)

CHIMERA – Stunt

Las Vegas, Nevada 

Check Out CHIMERA’s Performance

WOODY BELFORT – Stunt

Montreal, QC

Check Out WOODY BELFORT’s Performance

RAPHAËL LAROCQUE – Singer/Musician

Quebec City, QC

Check Out RAPHAËL LAROCQUE’s Performance

SLAVIC BLING – Novelty

Toronto, ON

Check Out SLAVIC BLING’s Performance

HOLLY MELVILLE – Singer/Musician

Victoria, BC

Check Out HOLLY MELVILLE’s Performance

ESHAN SOBTI – Singer/Musician

Mission, BC

Check Out ESHAN SOBTI’s Performance (photographed above)

ACRO ACADEMY – Stunt

Oakville, ON

Check Out ACRO ACADEMY’s Performance

SANSKRITI ARTS – Dance Act

Mississauga, ON

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MIKE GLENNEY – Dance Act

Waterdown, ON

Check Out MIKE GLENNEY’s Performance

JOEL VAN VLIET – Singer/Musician

Queenston, ON

Check Out JOEL VAN VLIET’s Performance

**COMING UP**

A Sneak Peek at Next Week’s Contestants (Tuesday, May 7)

STERLING V. SCOTT – Comedy Act

Edmonton, AB

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ESHAN SOBTI – Singer/Musician

Mission, BC

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

FUNKANOMETRY– Dance Act

Vancouver Island, BC

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

MATTHEW COOPER – Singer/Musician

Carbonear, NL

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

TRAVIS LINDSAY – Comedy Act

Halifax, NS

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

LUKA & JENALYN – Dance Act

Toronto, ON

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

MARK CLEARVIEW – Magic Act

Toronto, ON

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

MARK LEWIS – Magic Act

Toronto, ON

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

NATALIE MORRIS – Singer/Musician

Toronto, ON

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

TROY JAMES – Novelty

Brampton, ON

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

JADE MATHIEU – Singer/Musician

Longueuil, QC

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

TOGETHER FOR PEACE – Novelty

Lévis, QC

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

MAT & MYM – Stunt

Quebec City, QC

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

REBECCA STRONG – Singer/Musician

Prince Albert, SK

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

Canada’s Got Talent is produced by MEM Inc., and Fremantle, in association with Citytv, a division of Rogers Sports & Media based on the Got Talent format owned by Fremantle and SYCO Entertainment.

#SPOTTED: ALEX WARREN IN TORONTO

23-year-old Singer-Songwriter and Creator ALEX WARREN is a star on the rise. After garnering a massive following on TikTok and Instagram, Warren signed to Warner Music in 2021. He continually has been putting out music, with single “Save You a Seat” really connecting with audiences, getting a gold certification this past week!

Warren is currently touring and popped into Toronto for an intimate showcase at Warner Music Canada‘s offices where he performed the aforementioned track and a cover of “Dancing on my Own”. Though battling a cold, Warren still was a trooper doing a day of press and a performance. He also did a Q&A with Shannon Burns from Virgin Radio, followed by a meet and greet with guests.

Her certainly loves his expletives, but speaks candidly like an old friend, discussing his love of Beaver Tails, disdain for the CN Tower Edgewalk, and also his upcoming wedding. It’s little wonder why so many connect to him!

Some highlights from the Showcase:

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#FIRSTLOOK: “JOHN MULANEY PRESENTS: EVERYBODY’S IN LA” SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED

NETFLIX have announced some guests to be featured on six live episodes of JOHN MULANEY PRESENTS: EVERYBODY’S IN LA!

Guests include: David Letterman, Nate Bargatze, Seismologist Dr Lucy Jones, Weezer, Jerry Seinfeld, Citizens for LA Wildlife Representative Tony Tucci, Jon Stewart, renowned hypnotherapist Kerry Gaynor, Flea, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Marcia Clark, Ray J, Mae Martin, Los Lobos, legendary filmmaker John Carpenter, Warren G, Earthquake, Patton Oswalt, Stavros Halkias, helicopter journalist Zoey Tur, Sarah Silverman, Joyce Manor, Ronny Chieng, Tom Segura, Bill Hader, St. Vincent, Cassandra Peterson, Luenell, Hannah Gadsby, Cedric The Entertainer, Dr. Emily Lindsey of the La Brea Tar Pits and Beck.

There will be more guests as well but we are tired of listing them. We have given you enough information already.

Our host is John Mulaney. Our announcer is Richard Kind.

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In LA, a special run of six episodes created by and starring Mulaney will stream live on Netflix during the Netflix is a Joke Fest. This hard to describe show will feature special guests and field pieces shot in Los Angeles.

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In LA debuts on May 3, with additional episodes streaming nightly from May 6 – 10. All new episodes debut at 7 pm PT on Netflix.

Logline: Six live installments of a show where John Mulaney explores the city of Los Angeles during a week when every funny person is in it.

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In LA Credits: John Mulaney is the host, co-showrunner and executive producer through his Multiple Camera Productions. Ashley Edens serves as co-showrunner and executive producer. Dave Ferguson is the head writer.

Mulaney will also be at the Hollywood Bowl on May 4 as part of the festival.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW POSTER FOR “THE BIKERIDERS”

Focus Features and Universal Pictures Canada will release THE BIKERIDERS nationwide on Friday, June 21, 2024. Today we get a new Poster for this latest from Jeff Nichols.

Writer/Director: Jeff Nichols
Executive Producers: Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer, Sam Hanson, David Kern, Fred Berger
Producers: Sarah Green, p.g.a., Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, p.g.a, Arnon Milchan
Cast: Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist with Norman Reedus
Story: THE BIKERIDERS follows the rise of a midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals. Seen through the lives of its members, the club evolves over the course of a decade from a gathering place for local outsiders into a more sinister gang, threatening the original group’s unique way of life.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “FALLOUT” IS PRIME VIDEO’S MOST WATCHED TITLE EVER

Call it a smash hit! FALLOUT already has commanded more than 65 million viewers globally on Prime Video in its first 16 days!

Some stats:

· Fallout is the most watched title ever on Prime Video among Adults 18-34 through its first 16 days.

· Fallout is the 2nd most watched title ever on Prime Video and the most watched title since The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power through its first 16 days.

· Fallout is the #1 title globally on Prime Video during its first 16 days (and has reached #1 in 170 countries).

· Truly a global hit, more than 60% of Fallout’s audience is based internationally – with outsized performance in UK, France, and Brazil through its first 16 days.

About Fallout:

Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have. Two-hundred years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind—and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them.

Ella Purnell is Lucy, an optimistic Vault-dweller with an all-American can-do spirit. Her peaceful and idealistic nature is tested when she is forced to the surface to rescue her father. Aaron Moten is Maximus, a young soldier who rises to the rank of squire in the militaristic faction called Brotherhood of Steel. He will do anything to further the Brotherhood’s goals of bringing law and order to the wasteland. Walton Goggins is the Ghoul, a morally ambiguous bounty hunter who holds within him a 200-year history of the post-nuclear world.

The series stars Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets), Aaron Moten (Emancipation), Walton Goggins (The Hateful Eight), and Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks). The series cast also includes Moisés Arias (The King of Staten Island), Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks), Sarita Choudhury (Homeland), Michael Emerson (Person of Interest), Leslie Uggams (Deadpool), Frances Turner (The Boys), Dave Register (Heightened), Zach Cherry (Severance), Johnny Pemberton (Ant-Man), Rodrigo Luzzi (Dead Ringers), Annabel O’Hagan (Law & Order: SVU), and Xelia Mendes-Jones (The Wheel of Time).

The series comes from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Nolan directed the first three episodes. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, creators, and co-showrunners. Athena Wickham of Kilter Films also executive produces, along with Todd Howard for Bethesda Game Studios and James Altman for Bethesda Softworks. Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films produce in association with Bethesda Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks.

Fallout is available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Fallout is a part of the convenience and entertainment that Prime members enjoy in a single membership.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW CLIP FROM “MY NEXT GUEST WITH DAVID LETTERMAN AND JOHN MULANEY”

Today we get a new clip from Netflix‘s MY NEXT GUEST WITH DAVID LETTERMAN AND JOHN MULANEY.

David Letterman interviews three-time Emmy® Award winner John Mulaney for an upcoming episode of Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. John Mulaney returns to his Chicago high school with David Letterman as they candidly discuss fatherhood, the life of stand-up comedy and addiction.

The special standalone episode of the five-time Emmy® Award-nominated series will premiere on April 30, 2024.

About My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman:
Combining humor, curiosity and in-depth conversations with extraordinary people, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman has Letterman back in the host’s chair, following a 33-year reign in late night.

In 23 episodes across four seasons, My Next Guest has featured notables including President Barack Obama, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, JAY-Z, Malala and Billie Eilish.

Series is produced by Jax Media and Worldwide Pants, Inc.

Every season of the critically acclaimed series has been nominated for an Emmy® Award.

#FIRSTLOOK: “A FAMILY AFFAIR” COMING TO NETFLIX

Today we get a first look at A FAMILY AFFAIR, coming June 28, 2024 to Netflix! Nicole Kidman, just honoured this weekend by the AFI, stars alongside Zac Efron and Joey King!

DIRECTOR: Richard LaGravenese
WRITTEN BY: Carrie Solomon
PRODUCERS: Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Michelle Morrissey, Alyssa Altman, Carrie Solomon
CAST: Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King, Liza Koshy, Kathy Bates

LOGLINE: A surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss as they face the complications of love, sex, and identity.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “MUFASA: THE LION KING” IN THEATRES THIS DECEMBER

Disney unveiled a first look at “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the new film coming to theatres Dec. 20, 2024 that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. The new trailer, poster and images are now available to download and share. Announced this morning is an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favourite characters to life—plus, celebrated award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda is writing the film’s songs produced by Mark Mancina and Miranda, with additional music and performances by Lebo M.

Said Miranda, “Elton John. Tim Rice. Hans Zimmer. Lebo M. Mark Mancina. Beyoncé, Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh. Beau Black, Ford Riley, the incredible music team on ‘The Lion Guard,’ and so many musical contributors over the years. ‘The Lion King’ has an incredible musical legacy with music from some of the greatest songwriters around, and I’m humbled and proud to be a part of it. It’s been a joy working alongside Barry Jenkins to bring Mufasa’s story to life, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience this film in theatres.”

“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

New and returning cast members were called on to lend their voices to the film:

Aaron Pierre as Mufasa
Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, a lion prince with a bright future who accepts Mufasa into his family as a brother
Tiffany Boone as Sarabi
Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki
Preston Nyman as Zazu
Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, a formidable lion with big plans for his pride
Thandiwe Newton as Taka’s mother, Eshe
Lennie James as Taka’s father, Obasi
Anika Noni Rose as Mufasa’s mother, Afia
Keith David as Mufasa’s father, Masego
John Kani as Rafiki
Seth Rogen as Pumbaa
Billy Eichner as Timon
Donald Glover as Simba
Introducing Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala
And Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala

Additional casting includes Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis and Dominique Jennings.

Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is directed by Barry Jenkins, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen.

#FIRSTLOOK: HOLLYWOOD SUITE MAY 2024 PROGRAMMING: MYSTERY MAY AND FIGHT CLIB

This May Hollywood Suite calls up cinema’s greatest detectives in Mystery May and holds no punches with our Fight Club collection of new & classic movies running On Demand and On Air throughout the month. Here are five must watch options this month:

Fight Club – Catch the best Fight Scenes from film history

All month long we’re showcasing the wildest, funniest and most brutal fight scenes committed to film. From martial arts classics like Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury (1972) or Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung’s Wheels on Meals (1984) to the explosive and hilarious The Last Boy Scout (1991) Charlie’s Angels (2000), and Shaun of The Dead (2004). Watch all month long but tune in specifically May 21st on HS90 for a high-kicking celebration of 90s Jean-Claude Vandamme with a triple bill including Maximum Risk (1996), Double Impact (1991) and the Hollywood Suite premiere of Hard Target (1993). 

Ali & Ava (2021) – An overlooked Romance

This romantic comedy didn’t get the audience it deserved when it premiered in lockdown but this story of two middle-aged Brits finding an unlikely relationship in spite of their complicated lives is a huge crowd-pleaser. TV fans will likely recognize Adeel Akhtar (Utopia, The Big Sick) and Claire Rushbrook (Home Fires, My Mad Fat Diary) but this role allows them to wonderfully explore the joys and pains of trying to start a relationship with baggage in tow. 

Mystery May – Hollywood’s most thrilling 

Nothing draws you into a movie like a good mystery and all month long we’ve got the clues you’re looking for to head down the rabbit hole. Watch The Maltese Falcon (1941), The Conversation (1974) , Deathtrap (1982) , Double Jeopardy (1999) and Prisoners (2013) as well as many more On Demand and On Air.

The 40th Anniversary of Hardbodies (1984)

Perhaps the Crown Jewel of ‘Movies That Couldn’t Be Made Today’ (shouldn’t?), 1984’s Hardbodies is cruising into middle age this month along with most of the 1980s sex comedy boom. While this film, originally produced for the Playboy channel but released theatrically, features plenty of sleaze keep an eye out for some of the biggest ladies in ‘80s Glam Metal as the band Vixen performs ‘Computer Madness’ between the jokes. 

Orson Welles Birthday – May 6thWhile Orson Welles may have been born over a century ago, his films still prove why he was one of the most memorable prodigies in Hollywood. Take a crash course in the master with a birthday Triple-bill including the iconic Citizen Kane (1941), the moving The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) and the deceptive F is for Fake (1973) on HS70

#SPOTTED: PHIL ROSENTHAL IN TORONTO FOR “AN EVENING WITH PHIL ROSENTHAL OF SOMEBODY FEED PHIL”

Though his popularity exploded after Netflix’s SOMEBODY FEED PHIL, Phil Rosenthal has changed the world with his talent as a Writer, Creator and Producer. If you love EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, you’re already a fan of his work, being one of the masterminds behind the beloved Sitcom. SOMEBODY FEED PHIL, a hybrid travel and food show showcasing Rosenthal‘s charm front and center, has shown staying power, its viewership continuing to climb even after seven seasons. We hear an eighth season is very likely on the way.

Rosenthal spoke with Brad Smith at The Danforth Music Hall tonight, as part of his AN EVENING WITH PHIL ROSENTHAN OF SOMEBODY FEED PHIL Tour which was just in Buffalo and next heads to Ottawa. We were so lucky to get our hands on tickets to this amazing conversation, which saw a full house who even got to ask questions at the end in a Q&A period.

Some highlights from the night, including excerpts from his in-conversation:

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We had the joy of meeting Rosenthal. Huge fan of his Series and cannot wait for some new episodes and maybe finally a Toronto episode!

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