Today, Paramount+ debuted the teaser trailer and key art for LITTLE DISASTERS, the six-part psychological thriller adapted from the bestselling novel by Sarah Vaughan (Anatomy of a Scandal), will debut all episodes on Thursday, December 11, exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.S.,GSA, Italy, and Latin America.

From the BAFTA®-winning creative team at Roughcut Television (COMA, Big Boys) in association with Fremantle, LITTLE DISASTERS premiered earlier this year on Paramount+ in the U.K. and Ireland.

SYNOPSIS: LITTLE DISASTERS focuses on a decade-long friendship among Jess (Kruger), Liz (Jo Joyner), Charlotte (Shelley Conn) and Mel (Emily Taaffe), four expectant mothers who were thrown together with little in common apart from their due dates but have been there for one another throughout motherhood. When perfect stay-at-home mother Jess takes her baby daughter to hospital with a head injury that she can’t explain, her close friend and on-duty ER doctor Liz must make the excruciating decision of whether to call social services. With one phone call, Liz sets in motion a chain of events that ripples, fractures and nearly destroys not only their families but their entire friendship group.

Anchored by Diane Kruger, the ensemble cast includes Jo Joyner (The Wives, For Her Sins, Shakespeare & Hathaway), Shelley Conn (Gen V, Alex Rider, Bridgerton), Emily Taaffe (The Rising, The Beast Must Die, War and Peace), JJ Feild (Turn, Austenland, The Peripheral), Ben Bailey Smith (Star Wars: Andor, The Split, Brief Encounters), Patrick Baladi (The Hack, DI Ray Ted Lasso) and Stephen Campbell Moore (The History Boys, Masters of the Air, Criminal Record).

Directed by BAFTA nominee Eva Sigurðardóttir (Good Night, Rainbow Party), the series pairs realism and suspense to create an intimate yet unnerving portrait of modern motherhood.

LITTLE DISASTERS was adapted for screen by Ruth Fowler and Amanda Duke, with executive producers Ash Atalla, Alex Smith and Marianna Abbotts for Roughcut Television and Sarah Vaughan also on board. Simon Judd executive produces for Fremantle, with Eva Sigurðardóttir directing and Myf Hopkins producing. Fremantle handles global sales.

Maison 4:3 and 10th Ave Productions are proud to announce the English voice cast for the animated feature Lydia and the Mist Rider. Sophie Nélisse lends her voice to Lydia, the apprentice astromage, alongside Mizinga Mwinga, Hasani Freeman, and Sarah Booth.. The sixth feature film from 10th Ave Productions, Lydia and the Mist Rider, will hit theatres on February 20, 2026.

Sophie Nélisse also lends her voice to the heroine in the French-language version of the film, Lydia et le vaisseau des tempêtes, which also features Anthony Kavanagh, Eveline Gélinas, Guy Nadon, Gildor Roy, Dorothée Berryman, Alexandre Bacon, Lyndz Dantiste, Kevin Houle, and Philomène Bilodeau.

After more than two years of work, under the direction of screenwriter and co-director Émilie Rosas, sound designer Jérôme Boiteau of Studio Expression, and producer and co-director Nancy Florence Savard of 10th Ave, the performers brought life to the digital characters created entirely by local artists.

Voice recording sessions began in Québec City in October 2023 and were completed last week in Montréal and in Canton-de-Hatley, where the songs were recorded under the direction of composer Jean-François Racine. “We called on artists who truly embody the characters created by artistic director and co-director Philippe Arseneau Bussières,” noted producer and co-director Nancy Florence Savard.

“At the very beginning of the recording process, I didn’t have any visual references; everything existed only on paper. I had the full script, all the lines, all the dialogue, but it was really up to me to create Lydia’s character. The first time, when we recorded the English version, I worked a lot with the actors playing Lucas (Hasani Freeman) and Thaddeus (Nico DeCastris). What’s really special is that we were face-to-face, it almost felt like a theatre scene, but in audio form. It brought a lot of energy, authenticity, and spontaneity to my performance. It was truly fun,” says Sophie Nélisse.

Lydia and the Mist Rider takes audiences on a journey through a completely fantastical universe. When her older brother Thaddeus is mysteriously kidnapped by the Spellbinder, 11-year-old Lydia sets off to find him in the Misty Sea. Picked up by the crew of a flying ship, the Dolphin, Lydia becomes the apprentice of Ambrosia, an Astromacer. Ambrosia is trying to find other children who have disappeared, including her own son. Determined to solve the mystery, Lydia must learn stargazing magic and ready herself to confront the Spellbinder.

The screenplay, written by Émilie Rosas, is a loose adaptation of Yves Meynard’s novels Le vaisseau des tempêtes and Le prince des glaces, published by Médiaspaul.

The production of this sixth animated feature by 10th Ave was made possible thanks to the support of Telefilm Canada, SODEC, the Canada Media Fund, the City of Québec, the Shaw Rocket Fund, Bell Media/Crave, CBC/Radio-Canada, the Harold Greenberg Fund, and Investissement Québec, as well as provincial and federal tax credit programs. The film is distributed in Canada by Maison 4:3. Attraction Distribution, in collaboration with 10th Ave Studio, handles international sales.

Link to full French and English voice cast

About 10th Ave Productions

10th Ave Productions is the Québec-based studio behind 100% Canadian animated features such as Katak, the Brave Beluga; Félix and the Treasure of Morgäa; Nelly and Simon: Mission Yéti; The Rooster Of St-Victor; and The Legend of Sarila. Based in the Quebec Capitale-Nationale region, 10th Ave’s animated films have been distributed in over 170 countries and territories worldwide.

About Maison 4:3

Founded in 2014, MAISON 4:3 is a boutique film distribution company that puts its expertise at the service of filmmakers and their works, developing customized release strategies and supporting films through every stage of their life cycle. MAISON 4:3 champions deeply human, distinctive, and meaningful projects.

Man on the Run takes viewers on an intimate journey through Paul McCartney’s extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and the formation of Wings with his wife, Linda. From Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, the film chronicles the arc of McCartney’s solo career as he faces down a myriad of challenges while creating new music to define a new decade. Through unprecedented access to previously unseen footage and rare archival materials, the documentary captures

Paul’s transformative post-Beatles era through a uniquely vulnerable lens.

Man on the Run, presented by Amazon MGM Studios, is produced by Tremolo, in association with MPL and Polygram Entertainment, will be released in select theaters and subsequently available on Prime Video February 25 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Producers include Morgan Neville, Chloe Simmons, and Meghan Walsh for Tremolo; Scott Rodger and Ben Chappell for MPL; and Michele Anthony and David Blackman for Polygram Entertainment. Executive producers include Caitrin Rogers and Paul McCartney.

The documentary is the centerpiece of a comprehensive new partnership among Paul McCartney, Universal Music Group, and Amazon that will unfold over the next year, including the release of exclusive music and a series of merchandise drops with Amazon Music, available for fans to shop on Paul McCartney’s official store on Amazon.com and in the Amazon Music app, as well as one-of-a-kind commentary from McCartney himself. The partnership coincides with the release of his book Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, which will be available on Amazon and Audible November 4, ‘WINGS’ the definitive self-titled collection available on streaming and limited edition vinyl on November 7, and McCartney’s Got Back tour dates across North America this fall.

Runtime: 115 minutes

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MAN ON THE RUN will be a part of the savings, convenience, and entertainment that Prime members enjoy with a single membership.

About Prime Video:

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports, including Prime Monday Night Hockey – also Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Fallout, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and Roadhouse; licensed fan favourite Vampire Diaries; exclusive entertainment such as Prime Monday Night Hockey, ONE Championship; and programming from channels such as Sportsnet, Paramount+, Crave, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, STACKTV, a multi-channel service featuring 16 top-tier networks (Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Lifetime, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD), via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.primevideo.com

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS only In Theatres December 19, 2025. This past weekend its Premiere was held at the AFI Festival in Los Angeles.

In attendance:

TOM KENNY, RODGER BUMPASS, BILL FAGERBAKKE & ARTURO CASTRO

JOINED BY

DIRECTOR DEREK DRYMON

PRODUCERS LISA STEWART & AARON DEM

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS MARC CECCARELLI & VINCENT WALLER

AND STORY WRITER KAZ & SCREENWRITER MATT LIEBERMAN

AND DIRECTOR KENT SEKI FROM THE NEW TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES SHORT FILM

CHROME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW JERSEY 

Synopsis:

SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies Present

In Association with Domain Entertainment and MRC

“THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS”

Executive Producers

Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

Produced by

Lisa Stewart, p.g.a., Pam Brady, Aaron Dem

Based on the Series “SpongeBob SquarePants” Created by Stephen Hillenburg

Story by

Marc Ceccarelli & Kaz and Pam Brady

Screenplay by

Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman

Directed by

Derek Drymon

Cast:

Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, George Lopez, Isis “Ice Spice” Gaston, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola with Regina Hall and Mark Hamill

THIS FILM HAS NOT YET BEEN RATED

The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) is pleased to announce that the winner of the prestigious WIFF Prize in Canadian Film this year is Montreal, My Beautiful (Montréal, ma belle), directed by Xiaodan He. The announcement was made at a private reception on Sunday, October 26 with representatives of the nominated films, jury members, and guests in attendance. Celebrating outstanding achievement in Canadian cinema, the prize carries a cash value of $25,000 and is awarded to the director of the film.

The winner was selected by a jury of industry experts; Charles Tremblay, Head of Market, TIFF; Chelsea McMullen, filmmaker; Manon Dumais, journalist, La Presse; Paul Barkin, producer; and Tanya Mason, Director of Theatrical and Digital Sales, Photon Films and Media. All 10 nominated films were screened during WIFF’s opening weekend.

“From the first scene, where a mother must rely on her daughter to translate the most vulnerable details of her own body, to its devastatingly elegant finale where she reclaims her voice, this film unfolds with a quiet confidence and emotional clarity that took our breath away,” said the WIFF Prize in Canadian Film jury. “Joan Chen gives a performance of extraordinary restraint and depth, embodying a woman whose complexity feels utterly lived in. With tenderness, humour, and fearless honesty, the film offers a love story that feels both timeless and new — one that resists familiar tropes in its portrayals of race, gender, and the immigrant experience. It is with great admiration and heartfelt appreciation that we present this award to Montreal, My Beautiful.”

“We are thrilled for Xiaodan He. Her film Montreal, My Beautiful is a heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and human connection,” said Vincent Georgie, Executive Director and Chief Programmer of WIFF. “This award celebrates not only Xiaodan’s exceptional talent but also the vitality of Canadian cinema that continues to inspire audiences everywhere.”

The other WIFF Prize nominees were Compulsive Liar 2 (Menteuse), directed by Émile Gaudreault; The Cost Of Heaven (Gagne ton ciel), directed by Mathieu Denis; In Cold Light, directed by Maxime Giroux; Lovely Day (Mille secrets mille dangers), directed by Philippe Falardeau; Peak Everything (Amour apocalypse), directed by Anne Émond; The Pitch, directed by Michèle Hozer, Shamed; directed by Matt Gallagher, Two Women (Deux femmes en or) directed by Chloé Robichaud; and Where Souls Go (Où vont les âmes?), directed by Brigitte Poupart.

Past recipients of the WIFF Prize in Canadian Film include Who Do I Belong To directed by Meryam Joobeur, 2024; Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person directed by Ariane Louis-Seize, 2023; Riceboy Sleeps directed by Anthony Shim, 2022; and Kuessipan directed by Myriam Verreault, 2019.

WIFF is a cultural, charitable organization that celebrates the art of cinema by showcasing Canadian and international film and filmmakers. Delivering exceptional experiences through film, WIFF strengthens and enriches the community while promoting the creative economy. windsorfilmfestival.com.

The 2025 festival is proudly presented by the Toldo Foundation.

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NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE TBD.

Arianna, at Harbour Sixty, announced today that they will be hosting an inaugural Halloween Grand Masquerade Ball THIS FRIDAY, October 31, 2025, at 60 Harbour St. Guests can expect an over-the-top soiree that will define epic festivities in the city. Think Bridgerton meets Phantom of the Opera with masquerade masks, regal attire, food fit for royalty, dancing until the early hours of the morning and mystical surprises waiting to be revealed. Tickets will be two-tiered: The Grand Package ($300 including tax and gratuity) includes dinner at Harbour Sixty (second floor) at 6:00 pm and early entry to the ball at Arianna (fourth floor) at 7:45 pm. The Phantom Package ($150 including tax and gratuity) gives entry to the ball at Arianna at 8:00 pm. A portion of the proceeds will go to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter. Tickets can be purchased HERE under the experiences tab.

Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter is a Toronto charity that provides safety and support for survivors of gender-based violence. This partnership comes at a critical time, as a recent flood caused severe damage to the shelter, leaving it in need of $250,000 in repairs. Special guests from Ernestine’s will be in attendance, including board member Sally Leung (seen above) and Executive Director Laverne Blake.

“Their unwavering commitment to providing safety and support to survivors of gender-based violence inspires us, and we hope this event helps raise awareness and meaningful funds toward rebuilding their shelter and continuing their incredible work,” says Eva Toros, Executive General Manager at Harbour Sixty.
The evening promises to be an elegant affair: Guests who are partaking in the dinner at Harbour Sixty will enjoy a three-course set menu with bubbly. The feast is specially curated by Harbour Sixty’s Executive Chef Solomon Mason.

The Masquerade Grand Ball portion of the evening will follow, with guests being greeted with a complimentary TOKI welcome cocktail made with House of Suntory Toki whisky designed by Arianna’s bar team. Discerning palates will be tantalized with canapés throughout the evening by Arianna’s Chef de Cuisine Scott MacKenzie.

The evening will then continue with a brief group ballroom dance lesson provided by renowned dance instructor Stefan Topalov of The Ballroom Club, providing an elegant introduction before the full celebration unfolds. Envision Arianna’s amethyst-coloured fiery stone setting the room aglow, as guests move gracefully across the dance floor in regal attire. The evening will then shift into an electric atmosphere as the DJ takes over, filling the room with contemporary hits that will keep guests dancing late into the night.

In keeping with the event’s theme, Arianna has partnered with The Fitzroy (Canada’s leading dress rental service) and Tuxedo Junction (premier provider of bespoke men’s formalwear) for an exclusive discount* for all ticket holders.

*The promo codes will be provided upon ticket purchase. The Fitzroy is located at 213 Sterling Road. The promo code is valid exclusively at Tuxedo Junction’s locations at 25 The West Mall in Etobicoke and 200 Towers Road in Vaughan.

Event Details
The Grand Package (dinner and dance) – $300, including tax and gratuity, includes:
-Dinner at Harbour Sixty, 6 pm- 7:45 pm, three-course menu by Executive Chef Solomon Mason.
-VIP early access to the Halloween Grand Masquerade Ball at Arianna, 7:45 pm – 2 am. (Regular ticket holders will have access at 8 pm)
-Complimentary canapés by Arianna’s Chef de Cuisine Scott MacKenzie and a complimentary welcome cocktail
-Dance Lesson

The Phantom Package (dance only) – $150 including tax and gratuity includes:
-Complimentary canapés by Arianna’s Chef de Cuisine Scott MacKenzie and a complimentary welcome cocktail
-ntry to the Halloween Grand Masquerade Ball at Arianna at 8:00 pm
-Dance Lesson
-The regular beverage menu will be available throughout the evening at an additional cost.

Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Address: Arianna, 60 Harbour Street, 4th Floor, Toronto
Dress Code: Formal attire (ball gowns, tuxedos, and masquerade masks)
Tickets: $300 (including taxes & gratuity) for The Grand Package and $150 (including taxes & gratuity) for The Phantom Package. Tickets can be purchased HERE under the experiences tab.

Ink Entertainment present some fun and fancy ways for you to celebrate your love for the Blue Jays as we celebrate the World Series! Visuals above!

Vinny
480 King St W, Toronto

Grand Slam Dog – Wagyu hot dog topped with spicy beef chili, jack cheese, and pickles

Available on game nights, all night

Mister C & KŌST at the Bisha Hotel
80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto

Springer Wagyu Hot Dog — $19

The Warrior Jr. Burger with Montreal smoked Oka cheese — $25

French Made at the Bisha Hotel
Address: 80 Blue Jays Way

Ball Macarons – Vanilla and orange-flavoured, baseball-shaped and hand-painted — $4.50

Blue Matcha Latte — $7

What a time for Anime! CHAINSAW MAN: REZE ARC debuts with $15 million from 3,003 theatres for Sony Pictures/Crunchyroll and above that it gets 96% on the Tomatometer! This continues the studio’s success with DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE which also dominated in its debut just back in September.

REGRETTING YOU, adapted from the Colleen Hoover novel, gets $13 million from 3,393 theatres for Paramount Pictures. It gets 30% on the Tomatometer.

THE BLACK PHONE takes fourth spot with $12 million for Universal Pictures, a two week tally of $48 million domestically.

Fourth is SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE with $10 million from 3,460 theatres for 20th Century Studios, getting 61% on the Tomatometer.

TRON: ARES rounds things out with $4.7 million for Disney, a three week run of $63 million.

Sherbourne Health have been doing amazing work for the past 25+ years, supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community with youth programs, primary care, mental health services, trans health care, and more. Last night was a bash to remember, with their ICONIC Gala, hosted at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, bringing-out some real starpower to the stage.

Performing at the fundraiser, sponsored by TD, were the likes of House Music Diva CeCe Peniston – known for her global smash hit “Finally“, DJ and Producer Hector Fonseca who has done official remixes for Pop royalty like Rihanna and Lady Gaga. Tynomi Banks filled hosting duties, with a performance by fellow Drag Queen Nina West.

Guests dined on delectable bites including baos, tacos and burgers, and the glasses were filled throughout the sparkly affair.

Highlights from the night:

It is noted that Sherbourne Health Centre has seen a 42% increase in demand for their services in the past year. You can show your support too by visiting here to learn more.

Following a successful run at multiple festivals, Federgreen Entertainment’s HOME FREE will be playing exclusively in select Canadian theatres. Two special screenings will feature post-show Q&A sessions. See below for more details. See Trailer here.

Toronto, ON

The Carlton Cinema – 20 Carlton St, Toronto, ON

Opening October 31 and running through November 6

Saskatoon, SK
The Roxy Theatre – 320 20th St W, Saskatoon, SK

Opening November 2 and running through November 4

Synopsis: Three estranged sisters return to their childhood home to learn their father is dying; his final wish of repairing familial relations before he passes sends everyone into a whirlwind of long lost secrets and personal conflict.

About Federgreen Entertainment:

Avi Federgreen’s thirty years of experience in the Canadian film industry includes over eighty films produced.

Federgreen’s producing credits include Home Free, One Week, Still Mine, Motherly, For The Sake of Vicious, Clapboard Jungle, Things I Do For Money, Kiss and Cry, Prisoner X, Score: A Hockey Musical, Relative Happiness, How To Plan An Orgy in A Small Town, Moon Point, I’m Yours, Hungry Hills, High Life, Leslie, My Name Is Evil, Lifechanger, Man Running, and Altered Skin to name a few.

Federgreen also is the creator of the Indiecan10K & Indiecan20K First Feature Initiatives that have now helped 8 first features get made in Canada.

In the Summer of 2019 Federgreen directed his first Short film Red Balloon. Federgreen has since directed two MOW’s, and two episodes of Network Television.