During tonight’s Big Game, we got a look at a new Trailer for “INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY,” the highly anticipated fifth installment of the iconic “Indiana Jones” franchise, starring Harrison Ford as the legendary hero archaeologist, and directed by James Mangold (“Ford v Ferrari,” “Logan”). The film will open in theatres on June 30, 2023.

Starring along with Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (“Pain and Glory”), John Rhys-Davies (“Raiders of the Lost Ark”), Shaunette Renee Wilson (“Black Panther”), Thomas Kretschmann (“Das Boot”), Toby Jones (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Boyd Holbrook (“Logan”), Oliver Richters (“Black Widow”), Ethann Isidore (“Mortel”) and Mads Mikkelsen (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”). Directed by James Mangold, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1981, is once again composing the score.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Canada)

Tonight during the Big Game, we got a brand-new Trailer for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL.3! The long-awaited feature film, releasing in theatres on May 5, 2023.

Synopsis:

In Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

James Gunn writes and directs “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter and Maria Bakalova. Kevin Feige is the producer and Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nikolas Korda, Simon Hatt and Sara Smith serve as executive producers.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Canada/Marvel Studios Canada)

A new Teaser Poster just arrived for THE FLASH and during tonight’s Big Game we got a first look at the new Canadian Trailer for this latest entry into the DC universe!

Synopsis:

Warner Bros. Pictures presents “The Flash,” directed by Andy Muschietti (the “IT” films, “Mama”). Ezra Miller reprises their role as Barry Allen in the DC Super Hero’s first-ever standalone feature film.

Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

“The Flash” ensemble also includes rising star Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon (“Bullet Train,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”), Ron Livingston (“Loudermilk,” “The Conjuring”), Maribel Verdú (“Elite,” “Y tu mamá también”), Kiersey Clemons (“Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” “Sweetheart”), Antje Traue (“King of Ravens,” “Man of Steel”) and Michael Keaton (“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “Batman”).

“The Flash” is produced by Barbara Muschietti (the “IT” films, “Mama”) and Michael Disco (“Rampage,” “San Andreas”). The screenplay is by Christina Hodson (“Birds of Prey,” “Bumblebee”), with a screen story by John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein (“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming”) and Joby Harold (“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” “Army of the Dead”), based on characters from DC. The executive producers are Toby Emmerich, Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman and Marianne Jenkins.

Joining director Muschietti behind the camera are director of photography Henry Braham (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “The Suicide Squad”), production designer Paul Denham Austerberry (“IT Chapter Two,” “The Shape of Water”), editors Jason Ballantine (the “IT” films, “The Great Gatsby”) and Paul Machliss (“The Gentlemen,” “Baby Driver”), and costume designer Alexandra Byrne (“Doctor Strange,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”); the score is by Benjamin Wallfisch (“The Invisible Man,” the “IT” films).

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Double Dream/a Disco Factory production of an Andy Muschietti film, “The Flash.” It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and is set to open in theatres in North America on June 16, 2023 and internationally beginning 14 June 2023.

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release THE FLASH June 16, 2023.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)

It’s Super Bowl weekend, so those who are off to the Movies this weekend, really must want to see these releases! Of course, it’s all MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE taking top spot at the Box Office in its debut with $11 million from 1,500 theatres only for Warner Bros. This final installment in the Franchise gets 46% on the Tomatometer.

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER still is thriving with $6.5 million, enough for second spot for 20th Century Studios. Its run is now brought to $646 million in North America.

In third is TITANIC’s 25th Anniversary re-release with $6.4 million from 2,464 theatres for Paramount Pictures. Domestically to date, the classic has made $665 million giving Director James Cameron two films in the Top Five this weekend.

Fourth is 80 FOR BRADY with $5.6 million in its second weekend for Paramount Pictures, a total $24.5 million thus far.

Rounding this Top Five out is KNOCK AT THE CABIN with $4.6 million for Universal Pictures, a two-week tally of $23 million.

The Disney+ Original series “American Born Chinese,” the genre-hopping action-comedy based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen-Yang, just released a new teaser announcing its powerhouse roster of guest stars. The series, from Disney Branded Television and produced by 20th Television, debuts May 24, 2023 on Disney+.

“American Born Chinese” tells the story of Jin Wang, an average teenager juggling his high school social life with his home life. When he meets a new foreign student on the first day of the school year, even more worlds collide as Jin is unwittingly entangled in a battle of Chinese mythological gods.

The coming-of-age adventure features an all-star international cast, including Academy® Award-Nominees and Golden Globe winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”), Ben Wang (“Chang Can Dunk”), two-time International Emmy^® Award nominee Yeo Yann Yann (“Wet Season”), Chin Han (“Mortal Kombat”), Daniel Wu (“Reminiscence”), former Taekwondo champion Jimmy Liu and Sydney Taylor (“Just Add Magic”).

Introducing audiences to a pantheon of iconic Chinese mythical characters, are guest stars Ronny Chieng as unconventional monk, Ji Gong; Jimmy O. Yang as Dragon King, Ao Guang; James Hong as Jade Emperor; Leonard Wu as Niu Mowang/Bull Demon, who join previously announced guest stars Academy® Award nominee Stephanie Hsu as Shiji Niangniang, the Goddess of Stones; and Poppy Liu as Princess Iron Fan. The series also welcomes Lisa Lu as soon-to-be retired acupuncturist Ni Yang and Rosalie Chiang as student activist Suzy Nakamura.

Emmy^® Award-winning writer/producer Kelvin Yu (“Bob’s Burgers,” “Central Park”) serves as executive producer and showrunner. Destin Daniel Cretton (Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” “Short Term 12”) is set to direct and serves as executive producer, alongside Melvin Mar and Jake Kasdan (both of “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.,” “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and “Jumanji: The Next Level”), Erin O’Malley (“Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.”), Asher Goldstein (“Short Term 12,” “Just Mercy”) and Gene Luen Yang.

(Photo/video credit: Disney+)

The Toronto Film Critics Association is pleased to announce its recipients in the Company 3 Luminary Award, the Stella Artois Jay Scott Prize and the Telefilm Canada Emerging Critic Award.

Veteran Toronto International Film Festival programmer Steve Gravestock is the recipient of this year’s Company 3 Luminary Award. The TFCA thanks Company 3 for enabling the Luminary Award recipient to give $50,000 in services to a filmmaker of the honouree’s choosing. Gravestock will announce his designate in the days to come.

During his 25 years with TIFF, Gravestock has created a legacy of discovery where he introduced films like Denis Villeneuve’s Incendies and Philippe Falardeau’s Monsieur Lazhar, which went on to score Oscar nominations. His choices represented Canada on the world stage, as he continued to present the best new talent each year. Gravestock has shaped our appreciation of Canadian film through TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten and he will be remembered for hosting colourful post-screening panel discussions that introduced audiences to our best storytellers.

A believer in “We the North” long before the Raptors, Gravestock was also the programmer of Nordic film, picking Academy Award nominees like Petter Næss’s Elling, Mikael Håfström’s Evil, Susanne Bier’s In a Better World and Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person In The World.

The Company 3 Luminary Award recognizes a Canadian industry figure who has made a substantial and outstanding contribution to the advancement and/or history of Canadian cinema. This includes, but is not limited to, writers, directors, producers, distributors, actors, academics, cinematographers and technicians. Those who can viably be seen as forwarding Canadian cinema and culture through their work are eligible. In the spirit of the pay-it-forward nature of the honour, the recipient names an emerging filmmaker to receive $50,000 in services from Company 3.

Carol Nguyen wins the Stella Artois Jay Scott Prize for an emerging artist, which carries a $10,000 purse, courtesy of Labatt. By age 20, the Vietnamese-Canadian was already turning heads worldwide with acclaimed short films drawn from her life. Her short documentaries Every Grain of Rice and No Crying at the Dinner Table and the drama Nanitic have been showcased at more than 80 film festivals, including TIFF, where the latter won the IMDBpro Short Cuts Share Her Journey Award.

As well, the TFCA announced its Telefilm Canada Emerging Critic award for aspiring film reviewers. Michelle Krasovitski was born to parents who left the Soviet Ukraine and shared their hunger for uncensored film experiences with her in their new country. Currently working on a master’s thesis in film, she has covered TIFF, Hot Docs and the Sundance film festivals for various publications. The Telefilm Canada Emerging Critic award comes with a cash prize of $1,000, courtesy of Telefilm Canada.

The Toronto Film Critics Association will announce the coveted Rogers Best Canadian Film Award, by far Canada’s richest film prize at $100,000, with $5,000 going to each of the two runners-up. The winner will be announced at the 26th Annual TFCA Awards Gala, held at The Omni King Edward Hotel Toronto on Monday, March 6, 2023.

The TFCA is extremely grateful to founding sponsor Rogers Communications for the Rogers Best Canadian Film Award, to returning sponsors Labatt for the Stella Artois Jay Scott Prize for an emerging artist, to Netflix as the Dinner sponsor, to Air Canada as Official Airline and to Company 3 as the Luminary Award sponsor. The TFCA welcomes new sponsors Universal Pictures Canada as the Cocktail Reception sponsor, Prime Video as the After-Party sponsor, Telefilm Canada as the Emerging Critic sponsor and Pinnacle Live as the Official AV Sponsor. The TFCA also thanks sponsors Cineplex Entertainment, Omni King Edward Hotel and salutes stalwart supporters, G.H. Mumm Champagne, L’Eat Catering, Zoomer Magazine, Chairman Mills and The Printing House.

Website: www.torontofilmcritics.com
Twitter: @tfca

Who loves the nostalgia of Arcades? Beginning next week, Hotel X is hosting THE RETRO ARCADE Pop-Up! Also, for a limited time only, they are offering some amazing Valentines packages. Only the best for you and your loved ones!

Details:

Between February 17th and March 19th, 2023 the best arcade games of the 80s and 90s are popping up at The Retro Arcade inside Hotel X Toronto. Open to hotel guests (complimentary with stay) and locals ($30 play all day pass) alike, The Retro Arcade will have the classic video games Street Fighter II, NFL Blitz, Nascar, Galaga, Ms. Pac-Man and more, plus air hockey, foosball and multiple pinball games. 

Speaking of pinball, the highest score on the Iron Maiden Pinball game by close on March 19th will win a weekend stay at Hotel X Toronto. Pinball pros can enter their initials on the game scoreboard and tag a picture of their high score on the game @HotelXToronto to enter to win. 

The Retro Arcade pop-up is open daily from 9 am to 10 pm, and once guests are in, it’s unlocked for free play all day! 

Also, if you’re still looking for things to do with your loved one on Valentine’s Day, consider Hotel X’s CELEBRATE LOVE Package! Included in the limited time offer are:

-A $100 credit towards a Romance Experience with personalized planning with the dedicated Romance Concierge to make any romantic wish come true. The Romance Concierge can help with planning a private midnight dip in the heated rooftop pool, a private sunset yoga class, rose petals leading into the bathtub, a private movie screening of your favourite movie, a delicious dessert delivered to you in-room, or they can even assist you with planning a proposal — the options are endless!

-An opulent in-room amenity including a bottle of wine, an array of artisanal macarons, ruby chocolate disks with candied orange, and more.

-Daily complimentary self-parking and the added convenience of early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability

-Also offered at Hotel X, the award-winning Guerlain Spa provides guests with an exclusive Couples Journey which includes customisable Imperial Relaxing Massage, and concludes with a Radiance Facial. Guests can relax in the spa lounge and raise a toast to their love with a glass of complimentary Prosecco. 

-Dine at either of Hotel X’s stunning restaurants, ROSES Cocina or Valerie with special menus for Valentine’s Day. 

-Spend three luxurious nights at Hotel X and enjoy a third night complimentary. 

Doesn’t that sound incredible?

Some upcoming releases to put on your radar from distributor Mubi Canada.

LINGUI: THE SACRED BONDS
dir. Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, 2021

On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year old daughter Maria. When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law.

Playing at the Revue Cinema (Toronto):

February 18th – 6:45pm ET
February 20th – 6:30pm ET
February 21st – 9:30pm ET
See ticket information at revuecinema.ca.

ALCARRÀS
dir. Carla Simón, 2022

In a small Catalonian village, the peach farmers of the Solé family spend every summer together picking fruit from their orchard. But when plans arise to install solar panels and cut down trees, the members of this tight-knit group suddenly face eviction — and the loss of far more than their home.

Playing at Cinema Du Park (Montréal):

February 24 – timing TBA
See ticket information at cinemaduparc.com.

(Available to stream in Canada on mubi.com as of February 24.)

FOR VIOLA in Partnership with MUBI
Free special screening at Hot Docs

February 25 – 9pm ET – Join Dear Jackie director Henri Pardo (via Zoom), Tallawah Abroad director Sharine Taylor and moderator Angelyn Francis for a post-screening Q&A at Hot Docs (Toronto).

DEAR JACKIE
dir. Henri Pardo, 2021

In 1946, Jackie Robinson did the impossible and broke the colour barrier in Major League Baseball. But did Montréalers use this historic moment to perpetuate a myth of a post-racial society?

TALLAWAH ABROAD
dir. Sharine Taylor, 2019

Little Jamaica, a neighbourhood in Toronto’s west end, was a once thriving hub for Black and Caribbean business owners until the ills of gentrification reared its ugly head.

More details can be found at hotdocs.ca.

THE KINGDOM EXODUS
A limited event series from Lars Von Trier

Sleepwalker Karen is summoned to the Kingdom by a mysterious voice appearing to her in a nightmare, pleading for help. At the hospital, she comes across old friends of the Kingdom as well as new members of staff. To exorcize the evil spirits once and for all, Karen joins forces with the hospital porter Balder, and the heart surgeon Judith – but satanic forces fight back.

Playing at the Revue Cinema (Toronto):

February 25 – 3:45pm ET
February 25 – 12:45pm ET
See ticket information at revuecinema.ca.

DECISION TO LEAVE
dir. Park Chan-wook, 2022

From a mountain peak in South Korea, a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man’s wife Seo-rae. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire.

Playing at the following locations:

Capitol Kelly Theatre (Windsor) – February 10
Ciné-Centre (Baie-Comeau) – February 10
Ciné-Campus (Montréal) – February 14 & 15
Ciné-Cinéma (Huntingdon) – February 17
Cinefest Picton (Picton) – February 20
North of Superior Film (Thunder Bay) – February 22
CinéLune (Gaspé) – February 21

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves will have a new TV Spot presented during this weekend’s Big Game! Here’s your first look!

SYNOPSIS:

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure.

Directed by:

Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley

Screenplay by:

Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley and Michael Gilio

Story by:

Chris McKay & Michael Gilio

Based on HASBRO’S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Produced by:

Jeremy Latcham, p.g.a., Brian Goldner, Nick Meyer

Executive Producers:

Denis L. Stewart, Jonathan Goldstein,

John Francis Daley, Chris Pine, Zev Foreman, Greg Mooradian

Cast:

Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head and Hugh Grant

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES arrives in theatres via Paramount Pictures Canada MARCH 31, 2023.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

Today, Amazon Studios released the teaser trailer for the new series Swarm, premiering all episodes on March 17 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. From co-creators and executive producers Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, the series stars Dominique Fishback as Dre. Swarm is set as the Opening Night TV Premiere at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas on March 10, 2023.

Janine Nabers serves as showrunner for the series and Donald Glover directed the pilot. Stephen Glover, Fam Udeorji, Steven Prinz, and Michael Schaefer serve as executive producers. Dominique Fishback also serves as a producer. Swarm comes from Amazon Studios and Gilga.

(Photo/video credit: Prime Video Canada)