Matthew Warchus’ MATHILDA THE MUSICAL is soon before us and today we get a glimpse of the new Trailer of this grand production, based on Roald Dahl‘s beloved book!

Synopsis:

A brand new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl, with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.

Cast: Academy Award® Winner Emma Thompson (Miss Trunchbull), Alisha Weir (Matilda); Lashana Lynch (Miss Honey), Stephen Graham (Mr. Wormwood), Andrea Riseborough (Mrs. Wormwood), Sindhu Vee (Mrs. Phelps)

Also Introducing: Charlie Hodson-Prior (Bruce Bogtrotter), Meesha Garbett (Hortensia), Rei Yamauchi Fulker (Lavender), Winter Jarrett Glasspool (Amanda Thripp), Andrei Shen (Eric), Ashton Robertson (Nigel)

So as you’re aware Just for Laughs celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year in Montréal and a Gala was held to celebrate that with some marquee names in-attendance. Now’s your chance to see the Gala broadcast on TV! As a TV exclusive, CBC will air that celebration for comedy enthusiasts coast to coast.

Tune in to the CBC on November 8, 2022 at 9:00 PM ET (9:30 PM NT) to watch Just For Laughs 40, the anniversary special featuring extraordinary presenters and performances from some of today’s most influential names in comedy, as well as a few surprise appearances!

Presenters include comedy superstars Nikki Glaser, Jimmy Carr, Russell Peters, Dave Merheje, and Fortune Feimster; with performances by Matteo Lane, Katherine Ryan, Caroline Rhea, Tommy Tiernan, Chris Redd, and a very special guest, Canadian comedy icon, Rick Mercer.

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Emily Blunt stars in Prime Video‘s upcoming Western Series, THE ENGLISH. Here’s a look at the new Trailer!

Synopsis:

The English is an epic chase Western, from award-winning writer and director Hugo Blick (The Honourable Woman, Black Earth Rising, The Shadow Line). The series takes the core themes of identity and revenge to tell a uniquely compelling parable on race, power, and love. An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt), and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. Both of them have a clear sense of their destiny, but neither is aware that it is rooted in a shared past. They must face increasingly terrifying obstacles that will test them to their limits, physically and psychologically. But as each obstacle is overcome, it draws them closer to their ultimate destination—the new town of Hoxem, Wyoming. It is here, after an investigation by the local sheriff Robert Marshall (Stephen Rea, The Shadow Line) and young widow Martha Myers (Valerie Pachner, A Hidden Life) into a series of bizarre and macabre unsolved murders, that the full extent of their intertwined history will be truly understood, and they will come face-to-face with the future they must live. The series’ ensemble cast includes Rafe Spall (The Salisbury Poisonings), Tom Hughes (A Discovery of Witches), Toby Jones (Marvellous), and Ciarán Hinds (The Terror).

The English is produced by Drama Republic Ltd, a Mediawan company, and Eight Rooks Ltd. The series is created by Hugo Blick—who also serves as an executive producer, director, and writer. Emily Blunt also serves as executive producer, alongside Greg Brenman (Peaky Blinders, The Honourable Woman) for Drama Republic. Colin Wratten (Killing Eve) serves as a producer on The English. Global distribution is handled by All3Media International.

THE ENGLISH arrives on Prime Video November 11, 2022.

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While we’re awaiting the arrival of Prequel Series QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY in 2023, Toronto really got lucky as THE QUEEN’S BALL: A BRIDGERTON EXPERIENCE has arrived in the City. The immersive experience brought to us by Netflix, Shondaland and Fever, gives fans of the Shondaland Series not only a chance to get dressed-up in Regency-era attire, but a chance to bond and mingle with other fans, dance, pose for some epic photo ops, have Brigerton-inspired cocktails and also a chance to catch Queen Charlotte‘s eye and be chosen her “diamond”. Did we mention there’s lot of cool licensed merch, including Pat McGrath x Bridgerton Makeup and Tea by The Republic of Tea?

The event takes place by the waterfront at Cinespace Studios (8 Unwin Avenue, where Netflix‘s Production Headquarters are), transforming the lofty space into a mecca of everything Bridgerton! We literally transported to another place and time, the joy of these guests completely infectious as their eyes were fixed on some beautiful dance performances set to the orchestral covers we hear in the Bridgerton Series Soundtracks. There’s even a VIP Area that includes seating and cocktails. Did you know VIP Guests get a special discount on merchandise as well?

We genuinely had an amazing time and were in awe how cool some of these Photo Ops were, which saw guests queueing patiently in an orderly manner for their turn. Such an amazing level of detail was placed into this!

See a Highlight Reel of THE QUEEN’S BALL: A BRIDGERTON EXPERIENCE:

THE QUEEN’S BALL: A BRIDGERTON EXPERIENCE is running now through December 4, 2022 – which isn’t a lot of time. Visit here for more detail on how to get tickets.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer and Ryan Reynolds star in the Holiday Comedy, SPIRITED, coming soon to Apple TV+!

Synopsis:

Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future. For the first time, ‘A Christmas Carol’ is told from the perspective of the ghosts in this hilarious musical twist on the classic Dickens tale.

From director Sean Anders (“Daddy’s Home,” “Instant Family”), written by Sean Anders and John Morris, with original songs by Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“La La Land”) and production numbers choreographed by Chloe Arnold (“The Late Late Show with James Corden”), this modern retelling is a sweet and spicy holiday treat.

Follow @AppleTVPlus to join the conversation on social and get updates on #Spirited.

Director: Sean Anders

Writers: Sean Anders and John Morris

Cast: Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley and Jen Tullock

Producers: Sean Anders and John Morris through Two Grown Men,David Koplan, George Dewey through Maximum Effort Productions, Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum through Gloria Sanchez

SPIRITED arrives November 18, 2022 on Apple TV+.

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Hot off its TIFF ’22 Premiere, WENDELL & WILD arrives with a new Trailer!

Synopsis:

From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick and producer Jordan Peele, comes Wendell & Wild, an animated tale about scheming demon brothers Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Peele) – who enlist the aid of Kat Elliot – a tough teen with a load of guilt – to summon them to the Land of the Living. But what Kat demands in return leads to a brilliantly bizarre and comedic adventure like no other, an animated fantasy that defies the law of life and death, all told through the handmade artistry of stop motion.

WENDELL & WILD arrives October 28, 2022 on Netflix.

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How exciting! TIFF today have announced upcoming programming as part of their MAKE IT FASHION Series!

Beginning December 2, 2022, TIFF Cinematheque will launch Make It Fashion. Drawn from the catwalks of fashion’s most lauded houses, this series celebrates nearly a century of fashion history through film. From Elsa Schiaparelli’s work within French film noir, to Prada channeled through Baz Luhrman, and Audrey Hepburn’s iconic collaboration with Givenchy, the fashion runway and film co-exist as one of cinema’s most mutually beneficial relationships.                                                                                          

Some key highlights about the series below:

• The series will feature 14 films curated by external programmer Alicia Fletcher (Hollywood Suite)
• Make It Fashion spans almost 100 years of couture in film and the vital relationships between these iconic fashion houses (1924-2016)
• A few films within this series include Charade (1963), Cabaret (1972), Mahogany (1975), Romeo & Juliet (1996) and Marie Antoinette (2006), which will open the series on December 2nd
• In addition to this selection of films, there will also be a public spaces art exhibit and an In Conversation With event featuring a leading Hollywood costume designer. More details on these activations coming soon

More to come…

Check-out this first look at upcoming Drama RICHES, coming soon to Prime Video.

The high-stakes family drama is written and created by Abby Ajayi (How to Get Away With Murder, Inventing Anna) and stars ​​Deborah Ayorinde (Them, Truth Be Told), Hugh Quarshie (Absentia), Sarah Niles (Ted Lasso, I May Destroy You), Adeyinka Akinrinade (Top Boy, Temple), Ola Orebiyi (Cherry, A Brixton Tale), Nneka Okoye (Grantchester, The A List), and Emmanuel Imani (Cobra, Black Earth Rising).

Riches follows the exploits of the stylish, privileged, super-successful Richards family. When Stephen Richards (Hugh Quarshie) passes suddenly, the family’s world comes crashing down. As his business hangs in the balance, his different sets of children are about to collide as they vie for control.

The series is produced by Greenacre Films in association with Monumental Television, and commissioned by ITV. Amazon Studios is co-producing in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Nordics, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Nadine Marsh-Edwards (Unsaid Stories, Been So Long), Amanda Jenks (The Girl, Been So Long), and writer/creator Abby Ajayi serve as executive producers for Greenacre Films, and Alison Owen (Ghosts, Harlots, Murder in Provence) and Alison Carpenter (Ghosts, Harlots, Yonderland) are executive producers for Monumental Television. Riches will be produced by Yvonne Francas (The Syndicate, Our Girl, Death in Paradise) and directed by Sebastian Thiel, Ajayi, and Darcia Martin. Banijay Rights will be responsible for international distribution on behalf of Greenacre Films.

RICHES arrives December 2, 2022 on Prime Video.

Jenna Ortega is Wednesday Adams in upcoming Netflix Series, WEDNESDAY, and here’s a brand-new Trailer!

Synopsis:

From the imagination of Tim Burton, WEDNESDAY is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy, where she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the murder mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago — all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships at Nevermore. Snap snap.

For more exclusive WEDNESDAY news, tune into Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event on Saturday, September 24. The virtual livestream event begins at 10am PT / 1pm ET and the event will be broadcast across Netflix’s YouTube channels worldwide, in addition to Twitter, Twitch and Facebook.

WEDNESDAY arrives November 23, 2022 on Netflix.

World-class mixologists showcase their dazzling cocktail-crafting skills as they compete for a $100K prize — and the title of Ultimate Drink Master in upcoming new Series DRINK MASTERS!

Synopsis: 

Twelve of the world’s most innovative mixologists infuse, stir and blend their way through a series of high-stakes cocktail challenges to win a life-changing prize and the title of The Ultimate Drink Master.

Meet the Mixologists:

• AISLING GAMMILL – Boise, Idaho
• ALEX VELEZ – Las Vegas, Nevada
• CHRISTIAN SUZUKI-ORELLANA (AKA “SUZU”) – San Francisco, CA
• KAPRI ROBINSON – Washington, D.C.
• KATE GERWIN – Albuquerque, New Mexico
• LAUREN “LP” PAYLOR O’BRIEN – Washington, D.C.
• LOYD VON ROSE – Montreal, Quebec
• MEREDITH BARRY – St. Louis, Missouri
• MICHAEL R. ANDERSON – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• NATALIE MIGLIARINI – New York, New York
• RAJ SHUKLA – Fort Wayne, Indiana
• TAO ZRAFI – Montreal, Quebec

DRINK MASTERS arrives October 28, 2022 on Netflix.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)