Over 50 Artists have teamed-up on the track “WHAT I WOULDN’T DO (NORTH STAR CALLING)”, in support of Kids Help Phone!

Featuring: 2Frères, Adria Kain, Alessia Cara, Ashley Sienna, Babygirl, Billy Raffoul, BLUE WILL, Boslen, Bryn, Crash Adams, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Donovan Woods, Fefe Dobson, Gracie Ella, GRAE, Haviah Mighty, Izzy S, Jade LeMac, Jamie Fine, Jeanick Fournier, Jessia, Johnny Orlando, Jon Vinyl, Jonathan Roy, JP Saxe, Jully Black, Katherine Li, Leela Gilday, Lilyisthatyou, LOKRE, LOONY, MacKenzie Porter, Marie-Mai, memyself&vi, Naya Ali, Nicolina, Preston Pablo, Ralph, Rêve, Roy Woods, Ryland James, Sacha, Sahara, Sarah McLachlan, Serena Ryder, Shawn Desman, Shawnee Kish, Stereos, Tafari Anthony, TALK, The Reklaws, TOBi, Tyler Shaw, Wild Rivers, Zach Zoya Executive Produced by Bob Ezrin and Randy Lennox.

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Today, Disney+ released the official trailer for its highly anticipated original series “The Crossover.” From Disney Branded Television, the series is based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel in-verse by Kwame Alexander and stars an ensemble cast of series regulars, including Derek Luke, Daveed Diggs and more. All episodes of the series begin streaming April 5, 2023 only on Disney+.

“The Crossover” is a heartwarming, poignant story about a family of basketball players. The series introduces teen brothers Josh (Jalyn Hall) and Jordan (Amir O’Neil) Bell, widely considered basketball phenoms. Through his lyrical poetry, an adult version of Josh, aka Filthy (Daveed Diggs), narrates the story of he and his brother’s coming-of-age, on and off the court, as their former professional basketball player father adjusts to life after basketball and their mother finally pursues lifelong dreams of her own.

In addition to Hall, O’Neil and Diggs, the series also stars Derek Luke as the former professional basketball player and the boys’ father and coach Chuck Bell; Sabrina Revelle as the family matriarch Crystal Bell, who is more about GPA than NBA; Deja Monique Cruz as the Bell brothers’ best friend Maya, who is not so secretly in love with Filthy; Trevor Raine Bush as Bell brothers’ teammate and best friend Vondie; and Skyla I’Lece as Alexis, a childhood friend who recently returned to town and is catching the eye of both Bell brothers. Phylicia Rashad guest stars as the boys’ grandmother and Chuck’s mom, Barbara, who is a fountain of love and wisdom.

The Disney+ Original series “The Crossover,” is produced by 20th Television for Disney Branded Television. Kwame Alexander, Damani Johnson and Kimberly A. Harrison serve as executive producers and co-showrunners. The SpringHill Company’s LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson and Lezlie Wills also executive produce alongside George Tillman Jr., Bob Teitel, Robert Prinz and Jay Marcus of State Street Pictures, and Daveed Diggs, Todd Harthan and Erin O’Malley.

Look alive, foolish mortals! We’re dying for you to view our teaser trailer and poster for Disney’s comically creepy adventure “Haunted Mansion,” which will appear in theatres on July 28, 2023.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Justin Simien, the film features an all-star ensemble cast including LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon and Dan Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto as The Hatbox Ghost.

Director Simien says, “As a lifelong fan of the Haunted Mansion attraction, I’m beyond excited to share the teaser trailer for our new film adaptation featuring an incredible cast. Our team has worked tirelessly to create a scary, funny and cinematic otherworldly adventure for both new and die-hard fans to enjoy! I can’t wait for audiences to experience this big screen version of the iconic Disney attraction.”

Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, “Haunted Mansion” is about a woman and her son who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. The film’s producers are Dan Lin andJonathan Eirich, with Nick Reynolds and Tom Peitzman serving as executive producers.

Paramount+, CBC and Piazza Entertainment today announced that production has begun on the sophomore season of the high-stakes medical drama series SKYMED. Filming in Ontario and Manitoba, the young medics and pilots flying air ambulances return for more life, death and drama in the skies of remote Northern Canada.

The original series will be available in Canada on CBC TV and CBC Gem, and streaming exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and internationally in the UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, and Germany.

Produced by Piazza Entertainment in association with CBC and CBS Studios, SKYMED’S second season promises new hookups, break ups and heartbreaks as the medevac service expands into new territory, throwing the flight crew into intense new emergencies at work and in their personal lives.

The series is created by Julie Puckrin and inspired by her sister and brother-in-law who met flying air ambulances. Returning to SKYMED is Natasha Calis as ‘Nurse Hayley Roberts,’ Aason (Ace) Nadjiwon as Golden boy pilot ‘Captain Austen Bodie,’ Morgan Holmstrom as no-nonsense ‘Nurse Crystal Highway,’ Praneet Akilla as ‘First Officer Chopper,’ Thomas Elms as icy-cool pilot ‘Captain Nowak,’ Mercedes Morris as ‘First Officer Lexi Martine,’ and Kheon Clarke as ‘Nurse Tristan Green’. Braeden Clarke reprises his recurring role as Crystal’s charming on-again-off-again love interest, ‘Jeremy Wood,’ and Aaron Ashmore returns as ‘Wheezer,’ the wise-cracking big brother that everyone looks up to.

Cast joining the second season includes Sydney Kuhne (“Ginny & Georgia”) as fiery new flight medic ‘Stef,’ Ryan Ali (“The Hummingbird Project”) as handsome young pilot ‘Reese,’ and Nadine Whiteman-Roden (“Faith Heist”) as Dr. Yana Noah.

SKYMED is produced by Piazza Entertainment in association with CBC, Canada’s national public broadcaster, and CBS Studios. The series is created by Julie Puckrin, who also serves as Executive Producer along with Gillian Hormel and Vanessa Piazza. Outside of Canada, SKYMED will be distributed internationally by Paramount Global Content Distribution. 

Today it was announced that John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu are set to star in Prime Video’s action-comedy Grand Death Lotto, from director Paul Feig. Feig is directing the film from a script penned by Rob Yescombe (Outside the Wire). The film, which hails from Amazon Studios, will be produced by Roth/Kirschenbaum Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Feigco Entertainment’s Laura Fischer and Paul Feig. John Cena, Zack Roth, and Rob Yescombe will executive produce.

In the very near future, the Grand Lottery has been established in economically challenged California. The only catch? Kill the winner before sundown and you can legally claim their prize. New LA transplant Katie (Awkwafina) accidentally finds herself with the winning ticket and must join forces with amateur jackpot protector Noel (John Cena) to make it to sundown in order to claim her multi-billion dollar prize, all while dealing with Noel’s protection rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also wants to get her to sundown in order to claim his rich protection commission.

The Amazon Original Movie will be available to stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Production begins next week.

“Grand Death Lotto is the kind of original idea audiences have been craving, and there’s no one better than the endlessly talented Paul Feig to steer the ship,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon and MGM Studios. “We can’t wait to watch John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu bring this fun, action-packed script to life for our Prime Video customers around the world.”

“I love action comedy and extreme physical comedy and this movie has both in abundance, as well as a boatload of heart and hilarity,” said director Paul Feig. “This lotto will make winners of us all.”

John Cena recently starred as Peacemaker in the No. 1 HBO Max Original series of the same name. His upcoming credits include the tenth main installment in the Fast & Furious franchise Fast X, Matthew Vaughn-helmed spy thriller Argylle, Prime Video’s Ricky Stanicky, and the sequel to Vacation Friends.

Awkwafina will next be seen in Universal’s Renfield opposite Nicolas Cage and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Additionally, she will star opposite Sandra Oh in an upcoming Untitled Sister Comedy Project for Hulu and the third season of Comedy Central’s Nora from Queens.

Simu Liu’s credits include Disney’s Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings and Warner Bros.’ upcoming feature Barbie.

Paul Feig is a DGA-winning and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, writer, producer, and author who most recently served as the director, producer, and co-writer of The School for Good and Evil, which debuted as the #1 film on Netflix in 88 countries worldwide upon release. In television, he is a writer, executive producer, and director of FOX’s Welcome to Flatch, which is currently airing its second season, and an executive producer of Minx, which will premiere its second season on Starz later this year. He has a proven track record of films that have grossed over one billion dollars worldwide including Bridesmaids, Last Christmas, The Heat, Ghostbusters, Spy, and A Simple Favor, the latter of which Feig will direct and produce a sequel.

Cena is represented by WME, Intenta Media, and JSSK. Awkwafina is represented by UTA, Artists First, Schreck Rose & Kovert Creative. Liu is represented by CAA, Authentic Talent & Literary Management, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Feig is represented by CAA and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Yescombe is represented by A3 Artists Agency and Curtis Brown.

Father-Son Duo Rob and John Owen Lowe team-up in upcoming Series UNSTABLE! All eight episodes coming to Netflix March 30, 2023.

Synopsis:

Ellis Dragon is a universally admired, eccentric, narcissist-adjacent biotech entrepreneur working to make the world a better place. He’s also in emotional free-fall. His son Jackson Dragon is… none of those things. Can Jackson save Ellis and his company and salvage their estranged relationship while also doing what may actually be impossible: escaping the shadow of his larger-than-life father?

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

Toronto Comicon, presented by FAN EXPO Canada, is back and bigger than ever! Toronto’s annual pop culture convention returns with an epic assembly of special guests that brings together heroes, villains, and vigilantes from the worlds of fantasy, sci-fi, horror, comics, and more for three days of non-stop entertainment. From Grogu to Yoda, fans of all ages can interact with stars from their favourite franchises and enjoy celebrity panels, autograph & photo opportunities, and programming for the whole family. This year, Toronto Comicon will be moving into the North Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre during March Break, from March 17-19, 2023.

“We have incredible guests coming this year, in our biggest Toronto Comicon lineup ever,” said Andrew Moyes, Vice President, FAN EXPO HQ. “From iconic characters to scary villains, to the heroes even the littlest fanatics look up to, there’s someone exciting here for fans of all genres and ages this March Break.”

Things are about to get diabolical, as Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, and Claudia Doumit from The Boys head to Toronto Comicon; along with actor, director, and motion capture maestro Andy Serkis; Guardians of the Galaxy’s arrow-wielding Sean Gunn; The Mandalorian’s beskar forger Emily Swallow; occult detective Matt Ryan from Constantine; Robbie Amell, Danielle Panabaker, and Carlos Valdes from The Flash; Stars Hollow’s favourite diner owner Scott Patterson of Gilmore Girls; and Task Force X’s own Mr. John Economos Steve Agee.

TORONTO COMICON 2022 GUESTS INCLUDE:

ANDY SERKIS (Andor, The Batman, Black Panther, The Lord of the Rings)

KARL URBAN (The Boys, Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings)

JACK QUAID (The Boys, Scream, Star Trek: Lower Decks)

JESSIE T. USHER (The Boys, Smile, Shaft)

LAZ ALONSO (The Boys, Avatar)

TOMER CAPONE (The Boys)

KAREN FUKUHARA (The Boys, Suicide Squad)

CLAUDIA DOUMIT (The Boys, Timeless, Call of Duty)

STEVE AGEE (Peacemaker, The Suicide Squad)

SEAN GUNN (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad, Gilmore Girls)

SCOTT PATTERSON (Gilmore Girls, Saw)

EMILY SWALLOW (The Mandalorian, Supernatural)

ROBBIE AMELL (The Flash)

DANIELLE PANABAKER (The Flash)

CARLOS VALDES (The Flash)

MATT RYAN (Constantine, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Assassin’s Creed IV)

More information including guests information, tickets, and pricing for Toronto Comicon is available at fanexpohq.com/comicontoronto.

Follow @FANEXPOCanada for more guest and programing updates over the coming weeks.

Chef Eyal Shani has redefined Israeli Street Food around the world with this resounding success story, MIZNON. The Toronto location of this popular eatery is just one of 40 restaurants around the globe owned by Shani, who is a beloved culinary figure in his native Israel, even starring as Head Judge on MasterChef Israel. Ambitiously launching in the City’s upscale Yorkville Village, having a more casual-leaning dining option at reasonable price points in the neighbourhood actually makes a lot of sense. And if the response since opening February 3rd has been any indication, Shani has yet another hit on his hands.

We were so thrilled finally to be able to try MIZNON and we were not disappointed. The festive and open space at Yorkville Avenue x Bay Street is as vibrant and colourful as the food it serves. The bustle of the kitchen is in plain sight and servers are energetic and attentive. Our eyes went to the displays of fresh local produce like tomatoes and cauliflower throughout the restaurant, and also the proud graffitti naming all the cities where MIZNON has thrived over the years.

Placing our trust in the staff at MIZNON TORONTO with recommendations, we would not be disappointed. Firstly, we’ve never experienced a Pita like the ones served here. Soft, fluffy and pillow-like, paired with a plate of what literally is The Best Tasting Hummus That You Will Ever Eat, aromatic in its roasted sesame notes and laced with chilis – just the way we love it. The signature Minute Beef (thinly-sliced Short Rib) In-a-Pita was juicy and inviting, brightened by pickles and a little heat. The Original, World-Famous Roasted Baby Cauliflower was outstanding – charred and caramelized with a sprinkling of sea salt for balance. And did you know you can eat the leaves? Mindblowing. The real showstopper though is an item we haven’t seen much of on Instagram – yet. The Fish-n-Chips In-a-Pita is an exceptional value, with pieces of grilled Branzino stuffed into the fluffy flatbread with Garlic Aioli, potato and vinegar. Just absolutely to die for.

Our thoughts and more in this highlight reel:

MIZNON TORONTO is located at 1235 Bay Street, Toronto. Website here.

Expect waits during peak times. The plus side though, is that food is served at lighting-quick speed.

IG: MiznonTO

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To be honest, we’ve never read DAISY JONES & THE SIX, so we came into this with a clean slate. This limited series adaptation of Taylor Jenkins-Reid’s New York Times bestseller, already has many of its fans emphatically excited. 

Centering on Daisy Jones (Riley Keough), a young woman with a troubled past, hanging initially on the fringes of L.A.’s music scene in the ‘70s. With a talent for writing lyrics and poetry, she stumbles into the thick of things, forming relationships that lead her into almost accidental stardom. She’s paired together with a struggling band led by Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin), who is opposed to having her join the group and relinquishing his control.

Despite Daisy and Billy’s frequent clashes, it is that electric chemistry generated by their immense friction that leads them to create musical magic and finding fame. Success doesn’t come easy as Billy loves his wife Camila (Camila Morrone), but cannot deny his feelings for Daisy. Their relationship is intense and complicated.  We also explore some of the Band’s own internal struggles whether it be love, power or vices, which could very quickly destroy everything in an instant.

Without even knowing its premise, it is very apparent right away that all this very loosely is based on the rise of Fleetwood Mac. Their Music is legendary but the stories behind the making of it is even more intriguing. DAISY JONES & THE SIX lends its focus exactly to this with James Ponsoldt (Smashed, The End of the Tour) and Nzingha Stewart (For Colored Girls, Tall Girl) splitting directing duties over ten episodes.

Though things take a few episodes to set the stage, things begin to get really interesting when Daisy and Billy work closely together, butting heads and bickering about everything down to a single lyric. Keough and Claflin’s chemistry is palpable. The amount of commitment and detail they put into their performances is rather astounding.  They are unquestionably convincing as musicians and would-be lovers tangled in an impossible situation. Moments on-stage and in-studio make for the most compelling moments of this Series and the Music is unmistakably Fleetwood Mac-inspired.

Where the Series falters is its pacing. It is in no rush bringing us to the point where the band is formed. A story line with Daisy and her best friend Simone (Nabiyah Be) is a running subplot but we aren’t quite sure where it goes as she disappears and resurfaces. Daisy and Billy’s vices serve as plot mechanisms, which aren’t quite treated with the care and sensitivity they deserved. Pacing then almost seems a bit too quick when Daisy goes off to Greece finding love and has to confront trouble in her friendship with Simone. But then everything comes together so beautifully late as the Band deliver what would be their final performance and they come to terms with where they are today as the Series cuts between the past and its current Mockumentary.

The Series is definitely made for faithful fans of the source material and despite some flaws, Keough and Claflin make it all worthwhile, supported by solid performances from its Supporting Cast including Suki Waterhouse as keyboardist Karen Sirko, the captivating Camila Morrone as Billy’s wife Camila Dunne and Tom Wright as powerful producer Teddy Price.

Prime Video Canada release DAISY JONES & THE SIX March 3, 2023.

Paramount+ today revealed the official teaser trailer and art for the upcoming original series FATAL ATTRACTION. The series premieres Sunday, April 30 with three episodes exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada and the U.S.. The series will premiere the following day in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The premiere date in South Korea will be announced at a later date. Following the premiere, new episodes of the eight-episode season will be available to stream weekly on Sundays in Canada and the U.S., and on Mondays in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The final two episodes will be available to stream on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

The announcement was made during the series’ panel at Paramount+’s Television Critics Association presentation. The FATAL ATTRACTION panel featured series stars Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan, Amanda Peet, Alyssa Jirrels and executive producers Alexandra Cunningham, Kevin J. Hynes and Silver Tree.

FATAL ATTRACTION is a deep-dive reimagining of the classic psychosexual thriller and ‘80s cultural touchstone. The new series will explore fatal attraction and the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity through the lens of modern attitudes toward strong women, personality disorders and coercive control.

The series stars Joshua Jackson as Dan Gallagher, Lizzy Caplan as Alex Forrest, Amanda Peet as Beth Gallagher, Alyssa Jirrels as Ellen Gallagher, Toby Huss as Mike Gerard, Reno Wilson as Detective Earl Booker and Brian Goodman as Arthur Tomlinson.

Alexandra Cunningham (“Dirty John,” “Chance”) serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer on the series alongside executive producer Kevin J. Hynes (“Perry Mason”), with whom Cunningham shares co-story credit, and executive producers Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey for Amblin Television. Silver Tree also serves as executive producer and directed five episodes.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount+)