After beginning production in its second season last November, Netflix’s hit series GINNY & GEORGIA is about to wrap. Filming made its way to Cobourg’s downtown district as the final episode of the second season filmed in the small town, an hour east of Toronto.

The Series centers on a free-spirited single mother Georgia (Brianne Howey) and her mature teen daughter Ginny (Antonia Gentry) as they navigate their new life in New England together, trying to fit in while having to confront their past. Without giving too much away, fans can expect a bit of explosive finale where Georgia has to pay the price for her actions. And there is a wedding! With a horse and carriage!

The first season of the Series which premiered February 2021 during the Pandemic reached a stellar 52 million subscribers, making for an undisputed demand for a second season. And if the Series’ continued popularity, propelled by its presence on TikTok, is any indicator, a third season should be on its way. Or there will be an outcry!

We’ll have to wait to see what happens exactly in this second season, but here are a couple snaps from the day as Howey and Gentry filmed outdoors, both looking smashing!! Bridalicious! These cellphone snaps don’t do them justice but their makeup looked incredible.

beanie and I were so lucky to get a snap with stars Sara Waisglass who plays Ginny‘s BFF Maxine, and Gentry herself as they were waiting to begin filming! How exciting! Cannot wait for this new season!

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THE BAD GUYS takes top spot at the Box Office this weekend with $25 million from 4,000 theatres for Universal Pictures. The Animated Feature featuring the voices of Toronto’s Lilly Singh, Alex Borstein, Sam Rockwell, Anthony Ramons, Awkwafina and Zazie Beetz gets 85% on the Tomatometer.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 lands in second with $15.2 million from 3,809 theatres for Paramount Pictures, bringing it to $145.8 million in its third weekend out.

Third goes to FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE with $13.5 million after debuting at #1 last weekend. In its second weekend, it earns a total $66.6 million for Warner Bros.

THE NORTHMAN debuts in fourth with $12.5 million from 3,234 theatres for Focus Features. This latest from Robert Eggers gets 89% on the Tomatometer.

Rounding things out is THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT with $7.8 million from 3,036 theatres for Mongrel Media/Lionsgate. It also gets 89% on the Tomatometer.

Jeff Bridges is back in THE OLD MAN, a seven-episode series coming to Disney+.

Synopsis:

Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry, “The Old Man” centers on “Dan Chase” (Jeff Bridges), who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid since. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past.

With Dan Chase flushed out of hiding, the FBI’s Assistant Director for Counterintelligence “Harold Harper” (John Lithgow) is called on to hunt him down because of his complicated past with the rogue fugitive. Working alongside Harper is his protégé “Angela Adams” (Alia Shawkat) and CIA Special Agent “Raymond Waters” (E.J. Bonilla). When Chase proves to be more difficult to apprehend than the authorities expected, “Julian Carson” (Gbenga Akinnagbe), a highly trained special ops contractor, is sent to pursue him as well. While on the run, Chase rents a room from “Zoe McDonald” (Amy Brenneman) who draws on reserves she never knew she had in order to survive the day when she learns the truth about her new tenant. Bill Heck, Leem Lubany and Pej Vahdat also star in the drama series.

THE OLD MAN is coming soon to Disney+.

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CF JUNO FAN FARE is about to touch-down in Toronto JUNOS weekend and it promises to be amazing!

The fan-centric event will feature photo sessions with treasured Canadian artists including: 347aidan, Elijah Woods, Emanuel, Faouzia, JP Saxe, Lauren Spencer-Smith, Savannah Ré, Tesher, TOBi and Valley. With over 160 million likes and 8 million followers combined on TikTok, this year’s CF JUNO Fan Fare is sure to have more than a few Instagrammable and viral moments.
 
CF JUNO Fan Fare begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Tickets are FREE and available for all ages through junofanfare.ca. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
“We are thrilled to welcome back JUNO Fan Fare in person to showcase incredible Canadian artists,” said Sheila Jennings, General Manager, CF Toronto Eaton Centre. “CF Toronto Eaton Centre is no stranger to hosting memorable community events. This year’s performance allows us to safely welcome fans and music enthusiasts alike to connect with and support our amazing homegrown talent in a meaningful way that’s been greatly missed over the past two years.”
 
About CF JUNO Fan Fare

WHAT: CF JUNO Fan Fare gives fans the once in a lifetime opportunity to meet, interact and take photos with their favourite Canadian artists. This will make your JUNOS experience one to remember!

WHO: 347aidan, Elijah Woods, Emanuel, Faouzia, JP Saxe, Lauren Spencer-Smith, Savannah Ré, Tesher, TOBi and Valley with host Shannon Burns

WHEN: Saturday, May 14 | 1 p.m. ET – 3 p.m. ET

WHERE: CF Toronto Eaton Centre in Albert’s Way, Level 2 | 220 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M5B 2H1. Free Tickets are available at junofanfare.ca

As announced previously, Arnold Schwarzenegger will be making his Television series debut in an upcoming Untitled Netflix project. Additional casting announcements have been made and there’s quite a bit of Canadian representation in there! Schwarzenegger will not only star but serve as Executive Producer.

REGULARS:

• Jay Baruchel (he / him) will play “Carter,” the sweet and unsuspecting boyfriend of Emma (Monica Barbaro). Carter is a kindergarten teacher who has been made to believe his CIA officer girlfriend works for a non-profit that provides clean water to those in need around the world. He prioritizes family above all, but his love of Emma will be put to the test when he finds out many secrets about her. (Past Credits: This is the End, Tropic Thunder)
• Aparna Brielle (she / her) will play “Tina,” an NSA analyst on loan to the CIA. Despite her youth, she is very good at her job – extremely capable and intelligent, though a bit intimidated by her new colleagues. (Past Credits: Boo, Bitch, A.P. Bio)
• Andy Buckley (he / him) will play “Donnie,” Tally’s current boyfriend, who is an easy-going fellow. He is a thoughtful and positive presence in Tally’s life, but that positivity fades when he realizes Luke (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is trying to win Tally back. (Past Credits: The Office, Avenue 5 )
• Milan Carter (he / him) will play “Barry,” a loveable man-child and proud nerd, who is an American CIA officer that has worked closely with Luke for the past 20 years. Barry is a kind and brilliant officer who keeps Luke and his team safe while staying far away from the action. (Past Credits: WARPED!, The Neighborhood)
• Fortune Feimster (she / her) will play “Roo” (short for Ruth), a smart, sarcastic CIA Officer who looks up to Luke as a father figure. (Past Credits: Sweet & Salty, The Mindy Project)
• Barbara Eve Harris (she / her) will play “Dot,” the Regional CIA Director. Intelligent, commanding, intimidating – Dot suffers no fools. (Past Credits: Sharp ObjectsI, Station 19)
• Gabriel Luna (he / him) will play “Boro,” an incredibly charismatic, Oxford-educated businessman, who’s chosen to apply those skills to a career in the illegal arms trade. (Past Credits: The Last of Us, Terminator)
• Fabiana Udenio (she / her) will play “Tally,” Luke’s ex-wife and Emma’s mother, who does not know that the two are in the CIA, but has always been suspicious of Luke’s frequent “business trips” which created distance in their relationship. Tally now has a new man in her life, but the chemistry between her and Luke is still palpable. (Past Credits: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Jane the Virgin)
• Travis Van Winkle (he/him) will play “Aldon,” a great CIA officer and world class wise-ass, who is a kind and sweet man under it all. (Past Credits: Made For Love, Good Sam)
  
  
  
  RECURRING:

• Devon Bostick (he / him) will play “Oscar.” Luke and Tally’s son and an aspiring app developer, who has never lived up to his father’s expectations. (Past Credits: Oppenheimer, Okja)
• David Chinchilla (he / him) will play “Cain Khan,” Boro’s intimidating first lieutenant, working in the illegal arms business. (Past Credits: The Mayor of Kingstown, Reacher)
• Introducing Rachel Lynch (she / her) playing “Romi,” Sandy and Oscar’s sweet 6-year-old kid, who has a special relationship with her “pee-pa,” Luke.
• Stephanie Sy (she / her) will play “Sandy,” Oscar’s supportive wife and mother of their daughter, Romi. (Past Credits: SÉANCE, First Person Shooter)
• Scott Thompson (he / him) will play “Dr. Louis Pfeffer,” an operational psychologist at the CIA responsible for conducting joint therapy sessions with Luke and Emma. (Past Credits: KIDS IN THE HALL, HANNIBAL)

The Series will be eight episodes at 60 minutes each.

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A release date has been set for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES! The star-studded Action-Fantasy stars:

Chris Pine
Michelle Rodriguez
Sophia Lillis
Justice Smith
Regé-Jean Page
Hugh Grant

Directing are John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein, the duo who brought us Game Night and
wrote Spider-Man: Homecoming.

eOne Films release DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES March 3, 2023.

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Idris Elba delivers the thrills in upcoming Apple TV+‘s HIJACK, starring-in and also producing the upcoming Series.

Synopsis:

Told in real time, “Hijack” is a tense, thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven hour flight, and authorities on the ground scramble for answers. Elba will star as ‘Sam Nelson,’ an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use all his guile to try and save the lives of the passengers — but, his high-risk strategy could be his undoing.
The series is written by George Kay (“Lupin,” “Criminal”) and will be directed by Jim Field Smith (“Criminal,” “The Wrong Mans”), who will both also serve as executive producers alongside Elba, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Kris Thykier. “Hijack” will be produced by 60Forty Films and Idiotlamp Productions in association with Green Door. 

More to come.

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Disney and Pixar present a new Trailer and Poster for LIGHTYEAR, the origins story of BUZZ LIGHTYEAR, the hero who inspired the character in TOY STORY!

Synopsis:

“Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox. Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda. A new poster and images are also available. 

The film features the voices of Chris Evans as accomplished Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, Uzo Aduba as his commander and best friend Alisha Hawthorne and Peter Sohn as Sox. Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi and Dale Soules lend their voices to the Junior Zap Patrol’s Izzy Hawthorne, Mo Morrison and Darby Steel, respectively, and James Brolin can be heard as the enigmatic Zurg. The voice cast also includes Mary McDonald-Lewis as onboard computer I.V.A.N., Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Commander Burnside, Efren Ramirez as Airman Diaz, and Keira Hairston as Young Izzy. Directed by Angus MacLane (co-director “Finding Dory”), produced by Galyn Susman (“Toy Story That Time Forgot”) and featuring a score by award-winning composer Michael Giacchino (“The Batman,” “Up”), “Lightyear” opens only in theatres on June 17, 2022.

LIGHTYEAR arrives in theatres JUNE 17, 2022.

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It’s National Canadian Film Day and Netflix has you covered for your Can-Con!

In addition to an already extensive Canadian film selection, Netflix just added 21 new films to help toast the occasion. These titles are available as of today!

New titles:

Extraterrestrial

Dr. Cabbie

Hollow in the Land

Enemy

The Grizzlies

The F Word

Maudie

I’ll Follow You Down

One Week

It’s All Gone Pete Tong

Brooklyn

Legend of Sarila

Take this Waltz

Water

Pompeii

Stories We Tell

Remember

Bollywood/Hollywood

The Whistleblower

The Art of the Steal

Lie With Me

Search for Canadian content right here.

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Seth MacFarlane is back with a new season of THE ORVILLE and it’s coming soon to Disney+ under its Star banner!

Synopsis:

Set 400 years in the future, “The Orville: New Horizons” finds the crew of the U.S.S. Orville continuing their mission of exploration, as they navigate both the mysteries of the universe and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships.

The ensemble cast includes MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr and Anne Winters.

ORVILLE streams on Disney+ via its Star banner June 2, 2022.

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