Focus Features and Universal Pictures Canada introduces GIRLS LIKE GIRLS, a coming-of-age story of first loves, identity and the moments that shape who we become, starring Maya da Costa and Myra Molloy. Written by Hayley Kiyoko and Stefanie Scott, the film marks the feature directorial and screenwriting debut of Kiyoko. The film is produced by Marc Platt, Katie McNicol, Dee Best, Michael Philip, Jason Moring, and Richard Alan Reid, and will be released in Canada on June 19, 2026.

Today, Apple TV unveiled the first-look at “Imperfect Women,” the new psychological thriller starring and executive produced by Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Shining Girls,” “Mad Men”) and Kerry Washington (“Scandal,” “Little Fires Everywhere,” “UnPrisoned”), and created for television by Annie Weisman (“Physical,” “Based on a True Story”), who also serves as showrunner. The eight-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first two episodes on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 followed by new episodes every Wednesday through April 29, 2026.

Based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name, “Imperfect Women” examines a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women. The unconventional thriller explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably. As the investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest friendships may not be what they seem.

The ensemble cast starring alongside Emmy-Award winners Moss and Washington includes Kate Mara (“House of Cards,” “The Martian”), Joel Kinnaman (“For All Mankind”), Corey Stoll (“House of Cards”), Leslie Odom Jr. (“Hamilton,” “Central Park”), Audrey Zahn (“Wildcat”), Jill Wagner (“Special Ops: Lioness”), Rome Flynn (“With Love”), Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”), Violette Linnz (“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty“), Indiana Elle (“The Housemaid”), Jackson Kelly (“The Pitt”), Keith Carradine (“Madam Secretary”), Ana Ortiz (“Ugly Betty”) and Wilson Bethel (“All Rise”).

“Imperfect Women” is a co-production between 20th Television and Apple Studios. Weisman serves as showrunner, marking her latest collaboration with Apple TV following the critically acclaimed dramedy “Physical.” The limited series is executive produced by Moss and Lindsey McManus, who initially optioned the book, via their production company Love & Squalor Pictures. Washington executive produces for Simpson Street alongside Pilar Savone. Author Hall serves as executive producer along with writer Kay Oyegun. Lesli Linka Glatter (“Homeland,” “Love & Death”) serves as director and executive producer of the first episode.

Apple TV offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favourite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honoured with 662 wins and 3,006 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning and history-making comedies “The Studio” and “Ted Lasso,” and Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

About Apple TV
Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $14.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free.*

An important update regarding THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE’s platform release schedule in Canada:

THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE is scheduled to release in Toronto on January 16th, 2026 and in all other markets on January 23rd.

THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE

From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the religious sect known as the Shakers. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker’s irrepressible leader, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers as the female incarnation of Christ. The Testament of Ann Lee captures the ecstasy and torment of her quest to build a utopia, featuring more than a dozen original Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous movements with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and original songs & score by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist).

Directed by: Mona Fastvold
Screenplay by: Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet
Produced by: Andrew Morrison, Joshua Horsfield, Viktória Petrányi, Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet, Gregory Jankilevitsch, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Lillian LaSalle, and Mark Lampert
Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Abbott, Stacy Martin

Netflix shared the first BTS look at Mercenary: An Extraction Series, Netflix’s previously-untitled action thriller series set in the Extraction universe. The highly-anticipated series starring Omar Sy recently wrapped filming in Ireland and is resuming production in Morocco.

About Extraction
Extraction is one of the most successful Netflix film franchises to date. 90 million households watched the first film in its first four weeks, quickly becoming the streamer’s biggest-ever film premiere at the time. The second film debuted at #1 on the Global Top 10 Movies List (English), where it spent seven weeks, racking up 123.3M views. Extraction is based on the graphic novel “Ciudad” by Ande Parks, with art by Fernando León González, and co-written by

This news follows the recent announcement that the Extraction universe will also expand to South Korea with the new action thriller film TYGO, starring Don Lee, Lee Jin-uk, and BLACKPINK’s Lalisa ‘LISA’ Manobal.

Format: 8 episodes

Logline: In this action-packed thriller, a mercenary (Omar Sy) embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hostages in Libya. Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers, he must navigate life-or-death choices while confronting deep emotional wounds. The series explores the trauma, betrayal, and moral conflicts of characters pushed to the edge.
Showrunner/Writer/Executive Producer: Glen Mazzara (The Shield, The Walking Dead)
Executive Producers: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes, and Chris Castaldi for AGBO, Sam Hargrave, Eric Gitter, and Peter Schwerin. Directors Louise Hooper and Tim Southam executive produce their respective episodes.
Cast: Omar Sy, Boyd Holbrook, Natalie Dormer, Waleed Zuaiter, Ed Speleers, Sacha Dhawan, Ross McCall, Pip Torrens, Sam Woolf, Michael Zananiri, Riyad Sliman, Muhannad Ben Amor, Aaron Heffernan, Jojo Macari, Theo Ogundipe and Emma Appleton
For more about Mercenary: An Extraction Series, please visit TUDUM.com

About AGBO
Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an independent studio shaping the future of storytelling across film, television, and gaming. Known for record-breaking successes, the company has delivered 15 global #1 openings and generated over $7 billion at the box office, including Avengers: Endgame, Marvel’s highest-grossing film. Everything Everywhere All at Once won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, while The Gray Man and Extraction remain among Netflix’s most popular titles. AGBO’s Citadel universe has expanded worldwide with Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny, both top Prime Video originals. Recent productions include The Bluff for Amazon MGM and The Whisper Man for Netflix, with Citadel Season 2 currently in post-production. AGBO is now in production on Avengers: Doomsday (2026), to be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars (2027), both directed by the Russo Brothers and produced by AGBO.

About Extraction
Extraction is one of the most successful Netflix film franchises to date. 90 million households watched the first film in its first four weeks, quickly becoming the streamer’s biggest-ever film premiere at the time. The second film debuted at #1 on the Global Top 10 Movies List (English), where it spent seven weeks, racking up 123.3M views. Extraction is based on the graphic novel “Ciudad” by Ande Parks, with art by Fernando León González, and co-written by Joe and Anthony Russo.

Today, Disney+ debuted the official trailer for the third season of the addictive, Original drama series “Tell Me Lies.” The eight-episode season premieres January 13, 2026 exclusively on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada with two episodes, followed by new episodes weekly.

See the new Trailer here.

“Tell Me Lies” season three, which filmed in Toronto, follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they’ve rekindled their tumultuous romance in time for spring semester at Baird College. While they promise things will be different this time, past indiscretions hinder their best intentions, and Lucy finds herself embroiled in a controversy she wants nothing to do with. Meanwhile, the disastrous repercussions from the previous year also force Lucy and Stephen’s friends to face their own destructive behaviours. As scandalous secrets fester around campus, vicious consequences threaten Lucy and everyone in her circle.

The series stars Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Cat Missal, Spencer House, Sonia Mena, Branden Cook, Alicia Crowder and Costa D’Angelo.

Meaghan Oppenheimer serves as executive producer and showrunner. Emma Roberts, co-founder Karah Preiss and Matt Matruski executive produce under their Belletrist banner, and Laura Lewis executive produces for Rebelle Media. Shannon Gibson, Stephanie Noonan and Sam Schlaifer also serve as executive producers, and Tyne Rafaeli is executive producer and director. Adapted from Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, Lovering serves as a consulting producer. The series is produced by 20th Television.

Robust parental controls ensure that Disney+ remains a suitable viewing experience for everyone in the family. Subscribers can set access limits on mature content and create PIN-protected profiles alongside the already existing Junior Mode profiles to give parents and guardians peace of mind.

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Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment and gold-standard family programming. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Subscriptions also include access to the Disney+ Perks loyalty program including special discounts, everyday savings, and early access to exclusive experiences that only Disney can offer. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

Melania Trump Documentary MELANIA is set to arrive in theatres globally JANUARY 30, 2026.

Official Synopsis:

Amazon MGM Studios’ film MELANIA offers unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration — through the eyes of the First Lady herself. Step inside Melania Trump’s world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and moves her family back to the Nation’s Capital. With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, MELANIA showcases Mrs. Trump’s return to one of the world’s most powerful roles.

First Lady Melania Trump Quote:

“History is set in motion during the 20 days of my life prior to the U.S. Presidential inauguration. For the first time, global audiences are invited into theaters to witness this pivotal chapter unfold—a private, unfiltered look as I navigate family, business, and philanthropy on my remarkable journey to becoming First Lady of the United States of America.”

• First Lady Melania Trump

Paramount+ today unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming original series, GIRL TAKEN, starring Alfie Allen, Jill Halfpenny, Tallulah Evans and Delphi Evans. The six-part psychological thriller will premiere globally and exclusively on Paramount+ on January 8, 2026.

Based on the novel Baby Doll by Hollie Overton, GIRL TAKEN follows the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen. After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes—only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges. The world she longed to return to has moved on without her.

As Abby, Lily and their mother Eve struggle to rebuild their family, they must confront the lasting damage and the terrifying reality that Rick is still out there, determined to control the narrative and evade justice. Raw and emotionally charged, GIRL TAKEN is a gripping exploration of trauma, resilience, sisterhood and the high cost of reclaiming one’s life.

The series will star Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones, Atomic) and Jill Halfpenny (The Cuckoo, After the Flood) as Rick and Eve, while sisters Tallulah (The Forsyte Saga, My Fault: London) and Delphi Evans will take on the roles of Lily and Abby.

Supporting the leading cast will be Vikash Bhai (Limbo, Virdee), Niamh Walsh (Smother, Jamestown), Levi Brown (This Town, Invasion), Victoria Ekanoye (The Turkish Detective, The Royals, Coronation Street), Holly Atkins (MOBLAND, Criminal Justice) and Kiran Krishnakumar (What it Feels Like For a Girl, Everything Now).

Mike Benson and Suzi McIntosh serve as executive producers for Clapperboard, with Mick Pantaleo producing. The series has been adapted for screen by David Turpin (The Ex-Wife, The Cuckoo), Suzanne Cowie (The Serial Killer’s Wife, Good Ship Murder) and Nessah Muthy (The Ex-Wife, Grantchester). Laura Way (The Serial Killer’s Wife, Maxine) and Bindu de Stoppani (Silent Witness, Beyond Paradise) are the directors.

GIRL TAKEN was commissioned for Paramount+. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of Paramount+ markets.

All episodes of GIRL TAKEN will debut globally on Paramount+ on January 8, 2026.

About Paramount+

Paramount+ is a premium streaming subscription service delivering live sports, breaking news, and a Mountain of Entertainment™, and is a cornerstone of the Direct-to-Consumer division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, SHOWTIME®, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com.

PRIMATE IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON JANUARY 9, 2026! Today we get a new Featurette.

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment

An 18Hz Production

“PRIMATE”

SYNOPSIS

In PRIMATE, a group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Vicki Dee Rock, Nathan Samdahl, Johannes Roberts, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

PRODUCED BY

Walter Hamada, p.g.a., John Hodges, p.g.a., Bradley Pilz

WRITTEN BY

Johannes Roberts & Ernest Riera

DIRECTED BY

Johannes Roberts

STARRING

Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann, Tienne Simon

Chef Akira Back is set to introduce his newest culinary destination inside Fairmont Château Laurier at 1 Rideau Street in the heart of Ottawa. Akira Back, the namesake restaurant from the globally renowned chef and restaurateur, will enhance the capital’s dining scene with its arrival. Expected to debut in early 2026, the restaurant will blend high-end dining, elegant artistry, modern Japanese cuisine with global influences, bringing a globally celebrated culinary perspective to one of Canada’s most notable hotels.

Chef Akira Back

The menu will showcase an array of Chef Akira’s greatest hits including the international favourite AB Tuna Pizza, consisting of a wafer-thin crunchy crust, umami aioli made with ponzu sauce, tuna sashimi, micro shiso and the 48 Hour Short Ribs, Australian wagyu cooked for 48 hours in a traditional galbi jjim marinade and the Nazo 9, a mystery box experience featuring nine chef-selected dishes, revealed tableside for an element of surprise and delight.

Nazo 9

The restaurant will seat 109 guests and will draw from Akira Back’s signature elevated and moody aesthetic. Dramatic yet refined, the space will be anchored by a showpiece sushi bar that blends artistry and craft. Two private dining rooms will offer intimate settings for gatherings of 12 to 16 guests.

Dining room rendering of Akira Back at Fairmont Château Laurier

“Akira Back Ottawa will reflect the type of thoughtfully crafted experience we strive to bring to the property,” said Geneviève Dumas, General Manager of Fairmont Château Laurier. “The combination of Chef Back’s visionary approach, the Fairmont’s historic elegance, and the restaurant’s striking contemporary design will deliver an unforgettable experience for guests and locals alike.”

Born in Seoul and raised in Aspen, Colorado, Chef Back’s unconventional journey from professional snowboarder to Michelin-starred chef has shaped a culinary style rooted in creativity, energy and precision. His 28 restaurants worldwide, which span Paris, Hong Kong, Dubai, London, San Francisco, Toronto, Seoul and more, are recognized for their artistic presentations, dynamic social ambiance and innovative flavours.

“I’m excited to bring my culinary vision to Ottawa. It is thrilling for me in a city so rich in culture and history while also being the nation’s capital,” said Chef Akira Back. “My goal is to create a dining experience that feels both refined and unexpected, a place where guests will discover something exciting every time they visit.”

For more information, visit www.akirabackottawa.com.

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ABOUT FAIRMONT CHÂTEAU LAURIER
Fairmont Château Laurier has been turning moments into special memories since its grand opening in 1912. The historic castle stands proudly beside Parliament Hill in the heart of downtown Ottawa and has been a symbol of Canadian elegance and hospitality for 113 years. Blending timeless grandeur with contemporary sophistication, its 426 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites offer an experience rich in character, unmistakably tied to Canada’s capital. Guests can savour refined Canadian cuisine at the newly reimagined Zoé’s, enjoy its celebrated Afternoon Tea tradition, or take in Ottawa’s most sought-after seasonal patio experience at La Terrasse. A champion of sustainability and a proud 4 Green Key–certified property, the hotel also features unparalleled access to the UNESCO-designated Rideau Canal. The reimagined Fairmont Gold, offering elevated accommodations and an exclusive lounge with sweeping views of Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River, was awarded a distinguished MICHELIN Key in 2025 for its exceptional service and design. Frequently featured in film and literature and a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide, Fairmont Château Laurier continues to embody Fairmont’s signature approach to hospitality—where engaging service and iconic spaces create meaningful, memorable experiences at the heart of every visit.

ABOUT AKIRA BACK
The Akira Back brand is a diverse portfolio of restaurants and lounges around the globe which pride themselves on creating innovative culinary experiences combined with a social atmosphere and elegant ambiance. The mission statement is to make unforgettable memories for our guests by revolutionizing the dining experience through one-of-a-kind dishes and gracious service. Seoul native and former professional snowboarder, Chef Back has brought his culinary expertise and artistry across the globe. He currently operates 28 locations under his banner in cities such as Paris, Hong Kong, Dubai, Florence, London, Toronto Singapore, San Francisco, , Seoul and more. He plans to open 10 more over the next 2 years including: Taipei, Rome and Manila for a global footprint that is unmatched. For more information, visit the company website at www.akiraback.com.

Today, Nikon Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the release of firmware version 5.3 for the full-frame/FX-format flagship mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z 9. This free firmware is now available for download and adds improvements across the board to further enhance the capabilities of Nikon’s top-of-the-line mirrorless camera.

The new firmware adds multiple focus enhancements, starting with a significant improvement in subject acquisition, tracking and stability for fast-moving subjects such as athletes. The advanced subject detection created with Nikon’s deep learning technology now works in other focus modes, making it easier to track the intended subject reliably in either single point or dynamic AF modes. Subject detection can now quickly be toggled on/off using a custom function button, if desired. The firmware also adds a new in-camera focus limiter, which allows the user to restrict the focus range to specific distances.

Improvements have also been made in the Auto Capture function, with a new AF standby position, and other operability and performance updates like face detection. The Z 9 now gives users the ultimate and most intelligent remote camera setup, without the need for any third-party triggering devices. This offers an extreme advantage for those shooting wildlife or professional sports with limited access.

Firmware version 5.3 adds support for Flexible Colour Picture Control that allows users to easily craft their own unique looks using NX Studio, Nikon’s image browsing, processing, and editing desktop software. This new feature offers greater creative freedom by enabling intuitive adjustments to parameters such as colour hue, brightness, and contrast using tools like Colour Blender and Colour Grading. Settings configured in NX Studio can then be saved to a memory card and loaded onto the camera as Custom Picture Controls for shooting.

These settings are reflected in the live view display, allowing users to preview results in real time, reducing the need for post-processing.

Additional Improvements to Operability and Functionality

•Focusing is now possible with the maximum aperture in live view.

•A magnification option of [400%] has been added to [Zoom on/off] available for Custom Settings.

•Use of an external microphone (wired/wireless) is now possible when recording voice memos.

•Extended the dimensions of focus areas available with [Wide-area AF (C1)] and [Wide-area AF (C2)] AF-area modes.

•Added [Flat Monochrome] and [Deep Tone Monochrome] Picture Controls.

•Added [USB streaming (UVC/UAC)] to [USB] in the [NETWORK MENU].

•Changed the specifications for uninterrupted video output to HDMI devices such as external monitors when recording ended.

•The headphone volume level can now be adjusted in the “i” menu during video recording.

Z 9 owners can visit the Nikon download centre to get the new firmware for free. Nikon will continuously meet users’ needs through firmware updates that expand the functionality of its cameras.

About Nikon
Nikon is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and technologies for photo and video capture; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables visual storytelling and content creation. Nikon Canada Inc. distributes consumer and professional Z Series mirrorless camera, digital SLR cameras, a vast array of NIKKOR and NIKKOR Z lenses, Speedlights and system accessories, Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras and Nikon software products. For more information visit www.nikon.ca, which links all levels of photographers and visual storytellers to the Web’s most comprehensive learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon Canada
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