ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE! Hallmark Channel and W Network (in Canada!) have got you covered with new Romances premiering every Saturday all February!

We chat with the stars of deceptively-delicious Rom-Com MIX UP IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, which centers on a small-time chef named Josh (Jeremy Jordan) who aspires to be a big-time chef like his twin brother Julian. He enters a cooking competition – as Julian – and there he meets organizer named Meg (Jessica Lowndes). One thing, Meg thinks he’s Julian – who’s gay and married – but finds herself falling for him! What will happen if the truth comes to light and it becomes known that Josh is masquerading as his brother and Meg realizes he’s not who she thinks he is?

The scenic Comedy was filmed in gorgeous Malta over three weeks, wrapping only in December and already is before us! We learn about making MIX UP IN THE MEDITERRANEAN during the Pandemic, Josh and Meg‘s chemistry and exactly what would go into a Jeremy Jordan and a Jessica Lowndes Burger!

MIX UP IN THE MEDITERRANEAN airs on W Network in Canada Saturday, February 20, 2021 9 PM ET and can be streamed on StackTV!

Also, don’t forget to check-out Jordan and Lowndes‘ track ALIVE, out now!

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Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Digital Passes to an Advance Screening of THE MAURITANIAN on February 25th at 8:30PM EST.

Synopsis:

Captured by the U.S. Government, Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim) languishes in prison for years without charge or trial. Losing all hope, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley). Together they face countless obstacles in a desperate pursuit for justice. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), eventually reveals a shocking and far reaching conspiracy. Based on the New York Times best-selling memoir, this is the explosive true story of a fight for survival against all odds.

Trailer:

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Elevation Pictures release THE MAURITANIAN March 2, 2021.

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IFC Films present their upcoming slate of releases in March 2021 on both their IFC Films Unlimited Subscription Service and also on VOD, among them LAST CALL starring Jeremy Piven and Bruce Dern.

IFC FILMS VOD releases
*Available to rent on Apple TV

LAST CALL (2021) – March 19, 2021 (Comedy)
*Will be available on IFC FIlms Unlimited Summer 2021

Director: Paolo Pilladi
Starring: Jeremy Piven, Taryn Manning, Bruce Dern, Zach McGowan, Jamie Kennedy, Jack McGee, Cathy Moriarty, Cheri Oteri
Synopsis: A successful developer must decide whether to raze or resurrect his family’s bar after returning to the blue-collar Philadelphia neighbourhood of his youth.

IFC FILMS UNLIMITED
*Available on Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple TV

A CALL TO SPY (2020) – March 3, 2021 (Drama)
Director: Lydia Dean Pilcher
Starring: Sarah Megan Thomas, Stana Katic, Radhika Apte
Synopsis: In the beginning of WWII, with Britain becoming desperate, Churchill orders his new spy agency to recruit and train women as spies. Together, these women help to undermine the Nazi regime in France.

SHITHOUSE (2020) – March 10, 2021 (Comedy)
Director: Cooper Raiff
Starring: Dylan Gelula, Cooper Raiff, Amy Landecker, Logan MillerSales: Submarine
Synopsis: A homesick college freshman goes to a party at Shithouse and ends up spending the night with his sophomore RA who’s had a shitty day and wants someone to hang out with.

THE HOUSEMAID (2011) – March 17, 2021 (Thriller)
Director: Im Sang-soo
Starring: Do-yeon Jeon, Jung-jae Lee, Woo Seo, Yuh-Jung Youn
Synopsis: A remake of Kim Ki-young’s Housemaid from the 1960s. A strange housemaid joins a peaceful family only to destroy them.

GHOST STORIES (2018) – March 24, 2021 (Thriller)
Director: Jeremy Dyson, Andy Nyman
Starring: Martin Freeman, Alex Lawther, Andy Nyman, Paul Whitehouse
Synopsis: Professor Phillip Goodman, psychologist and skeptic, has his rationality tested to the hilt when he stumbles across a long-lost file containing details of three terrifying hauntings.

(Photo credit: IFC Films)

Here’s your first look at the brand-new Character Posters for MORTAL KOMBAT, arriving in April! We know you’ve been waiting a long time for this Reboot!

See the new Trailer (Red-Band):

Warner Bros. Canada release MORTAL KOMBAT in theatres April 16, 2021.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros.)

Paramount Home Entertainment x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win a  SpongeBob 3-Movie DVD Collection! Runners-up will win The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run Digital Downloads!

Included in the collection below are:

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
He’s the wacky underwater star of an ocean full of adventures – he’s SpongeBob SquarePants in his original movie debut! Join SpongeBob, his pal Patrick, and the rest of the Bikini Bottom gang as they embark on a thrilling, action-packed adventure. King Neptune’s coveted crown has gone missing, and Mr. Krabs is accused of the dastardly deed. It’s up to SpongeBob and his nautical cohorts to save the day! 

The SpongeBob Movie – Sponge Out of Water
On a mission to save his world, SpongeBob SquarePants is headed to ours for the first time ever! When pirate Burger Beard (Antonio Banderas) steals the secret recipe for the beloved Krabby Patty, SpongeBob and friends must team up to bring it back. But they soon realize that to defeat a super-villain, they must unleash their inner superheroes. 

The SpongeBob Movie – Sponge on the Run
SpongeBob SquarePants, his best friend Patrick, and the Bikini Bottom gang star in their most epic adventure movie yet! When SpongeBob’s beloved pet snail Gary goes missing, a path of clues leads SpongeBob and Patrick to the powerful King Poseidon, who has Gary held captive in the Lost City of Atlantic City. On their mission to save Gary, SpongeBob and his pals team up for a heroic and hilarious journey where they discover nothing is stronger than the power of friendship.

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The SpongeBob 3-Movie Collection is available now in stores.

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They’ve really taken their time with this, that’s how we know this is going to be good. At long last we get the Trailer for Disney’s CRUELLA starring Emma Stone, arriving May!

Synopsis:

Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. “Cruella,” which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar® winner Emma Thompson (“Howards End,” “Sense & Sensibility”). But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

See the Trailer:

Disney’s CRUELLA arrives in theatres and on Disney+ with Premier Access Friday, May 28, 2021.

(Photo/video credit: Disney)

Disney have announced their first Animated Short in five years, titled US AGAIN, coming this June to Disney+ and also arriving in theatres (where applicable) this March alongside RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON.

Synopsis:

Set in a vibrant city pulsating with rhythm and movement, an elderly man and his young-at-heart wife rekindle their youthful passion for life and each other on one magical night.  The years fade away as the joy of dancing propels them across the exciting cityscape of their youth and revives fond memories and ambitions.  “Us Again” is told entirely without dialogue and set to an original funk and soul musical score reminiscent of the mid-60s.

(Photo credit: Disney)

Seven-time champion jockey Eurico da Silva arrived in Canada in the early 2000s after travelling the world riding among the best in Brazil, Singapore, Macau and more. Known for his larger than life personality and positive spirit, nobody would ever have known he was battling same dark demons that stemmed from his childhood, threatening to destroy everything he had built.

da Silva‘s Memoir RIDING FOR FREEDOM released late 2020, already is nominated for a Sovereign Award, winning raves on the internet. Not only is it shocking and disturbing, it also is inspirational and uplifting in chronicling his will to survive. The Book is available now on Amazon here.

We had the pleasure of chatting with da Silva about the book and our own troubled relationships with our fathers. This and more, below:

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You cannot miss Andra Day‘s phenomenal performance as Jazz legend Andra Day as Billie Holiday. See the new Trailer for THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY!

Synopsis:

In the 1940’s, the US government targeted beloved jazz icon Billie Holiday as part of their war on drugs, to prevent her from performing her heart-wrenching ballad “Strange Fruit,” a blatant cry against lynching. Directed by Lee Daniels, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and starring Andra Day.

See the Trailer:

eOne Films release THE UNITED STATES vs. BILLIE HOLIDAY on Digital and On-Demand Friday, March 2, 2021.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

BiBimBap. This healthy and cheerful Korean staple is an all-time favourite and I have been known to go through periods where all I eat is this. It is extremely hearty and fun to make. The term itself translates to “Mixed Rice”, which is accurate. You assemble all the ingredients together, add the sauce and toss it like a salad. While the traditional recipe uses Bulgogi Beef, I’m doing a spicy Korean Chicken and adding-in fried Zucchini fritters, Hobak Jun and Japchae, Korean Glass Noodles. This is a real tour-de-force! This recipe serves four. This is a medium-spicy.

Rice:
1 1/4 cups Botan Rice, rinsed
2 cups water

Korean Chicken:
4-6 Chicken Thighs, de-boned and cut into thirds
3 tbsps Gochujang
1 tbsp Korean Red Chili Pepper
1 tbsp Organic Raw Sugar
3 tbsps Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Shaoxing Cooking Wine
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 inch knob of ginger, peeled and minced
1 stalk green onion, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
Canola oil

Japchae:
1 handful Sweet Potato Glass Noodles
3 tbsps Sesame Oil
2 tbsps Organic Raw Sugar
2 tbsps Soy Sauce
1/2 sweet red pepper, sliced thinly
1/2 white onion, sliced thinly
2 stalks green onion, chopped into 2-inch pieces
1/2 tsp sea salt
Sesame seeds, toasted

Carrots:
6 miniature carrots, slivered into thin matchsticks
Sprinkle of sea salt
1 tbsp Seasoned Rice Vinegar

Crown Daisies:
1-2 handfuls of Crown Daisies (Spinach will do too)
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
Sea salt, to taste

Shiitake Mushrooms:
6-8 Dried Shiitake Mushrooms, soaked in water minimum 1-2 hours and sliced thinly
1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
Sprinkle of Organic Raw Sugar

Hobak Jun:
1 Zucchini, cut into 1/4″-thick slices
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup flour
Sprinkle of sea salt
Canola oil

Additional Toppings:
1/4 cup Kimchi, chopped
Sesame Seeds, toasted
4 eggs

BiBimBap Sauce:
1/2 cup Gochujang
1 tbsp water
2-3 tbsps Organic Raw Sugar
2 tbsps Sesame Oil
2 tbsps Seasoned Rice Vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Prepare rice in rice cooker.
2. Prepare Japchae. In medium-size pot, boil water with salt. Once boiled, add Yam Noodles and cook uncovered. Bring to a boil and cook no more than 3-5 minutes. You do not want the noodles too soft. Strain in colander and run under cold water. Press dry with paper towel.
3. In skillet, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil and sautée green onions, red pepper and white onion for about 5 minutes till caramelized.
4. In small bowl, mix soy, sugar and 2 tbsps sesame oil.
5. Toss noodles into skillet with sauce and fry for about 3 minutes, careful to avoid noodles breaking. Set aside.
6. In small pot, blanch carrots and drain in colander. Toss-in rice vinegar and sea salt. Set aside.
7. In small pot, blanch Crown Daisies and drain in colander. Do not overcook. Toss in sesame oil and sea salt. Chop bunch in half. Pat dry with paper towel. Set aside.
8. In small skillet, add sesame oil and sautée Shiitake mushrooms. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce and sprinkle of sugar. Cook till the mushrooms shrink-in a bit and set aside.
9. Prepare Hobak Jun. Place flour on one plate and have beaten egg in a shallow dish. Heat skillet on medium heat with a bit of canola oil. Season zucchini gently with sea salt and once they start sweating, dip in flour and then egg mixture lightly before placing in skillet. Fry till golden and flip. Transfer to platter and set aside.
10. Prepare Korean Chicken. Marinate chicken pieces in Gochujang, Korean Red Chili Pepper, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and wine.
11. Heat large skillet with canola oil, on medium-high heat. Sautée green onion, ginger, garlic and white onion. Add chicken and cook till marinade begins to thicken (approx 10 minutes) and chicken caramelizes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
12. Prepare sauce. In small sauce pan, sautée garlic in sesame oil and add-in remaining ingredients, bringing to boil. Pour into bowl and cool. Heat canola oil in skillet on medium heat. Fry eggs sunny-side up, leaving yolk runny. Carefully set aside, being careful not to break yolks.
13. In serving bowl, assemble by placing rice at bottom first. Create even sections for Kimchi, Carrots, Crown Daisies, 2-3 pieces of Hobak Jun, Chicken, Japchae and Shiitake. Place fried egg on-top and then add sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Serve with large spoon and mix well.

Gallery:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)