Hands-down one of our favourite Series, Netflix’s GLOW is set to return for a second season on Friday, June 29, 2018.

Synopsis:
Season 2 follows the women of GLOW as they become local celebrities, confronting the good, the bad, and the ugly realities of their newfound fame. As Ruth (Alison Brie) and Debbie (Betty Gilpin) settle into the day-to-day of making a season of TV together, they confront lingering issues at the heart of their friendship. Sam (Marc Maron) is still Sam, but now he has a teenage daughter living with him and twenty episodes to churn out. The wrestling is harder, the stakes are higher, and the hair is even bigger.

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MANIAC is all sorts of yassss. Above is a brand-new still from the eagerly-awaited new Netflix Original Movie. Reuniting Superbad Co-Stars Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, and directed by Cary Fukunaga, Maniac is the story of two strangers who find themselves caught up in a mind-bending pharmaceutical trial gone awry.

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Release date to be confirmed.

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True Crime DocuSeries have done extremely well for Netflix and new to their Roster are some programming additions in the Genre.

THE STAIRCASE

Synopsis:
Netflix announces brand new episodes of The Staircase, the compelling story of Michael Peterson, a crime novelist accused of killing his wife Kathleen after she is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their home, and the 16 year judicial battle that followed.

The new episodes of this true crime phenomenon will launch alongside the original series. Produced by Matthieu Belghiti and produced and directed by Academy Award winner Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. The next chapter of The Staircase will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Three new episodes stream this Summer.

EVIL GENIUS: THE TRUE STORY OF AMERICA’S MOST DIABOLICAL BANK HEIST

Synopsis:
The truth behind an extraordinary criminal case, known as the “pizza bomber heist,” is brought to light in the four-part original documentary series Evil Genius: The True Story of America’s Most Diabolical Bank Heist, from executive producers Mark and Jay Duplass. In 2003 in Erie, Pennsylvania, a robbery gone wrong and a terrifying public murder capture the nation’s attention, and a bizarre collection of Midwestern hoarders, outcasts, and lawbreakers play cat-and-mouse with the FBI. Eventually, a middle-aged mastermind named Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong — once a town beauty, now a woman grappling with mental illness — is arrested. But 15 years later, Evil Genius proves there’s more to the conspiracy and murders than was ever thought.

EVIL GENIUS: THE TRUE STORY OF AMERICA’S MOST DIABOLICAL BANK HEIST streams Friday, May 11, 2018.

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Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to take Readers in Toronto, Ottawa + Montreal to see BOOK CLUB on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Synopsis:
The lives of four lifelong friends (Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen) are turned upside down to hilarious ends when Vivian (Fonda) convinces the other three to tackle the infamous novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” as the selection of the month for their book club.

From discovering new romance to rekindling old flames, they inspire each other to make their next chapter the best chapter.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release BOOK CLUB Friday, May 18, 2018.

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Despite what many feel about her political views, Roseanne Barr undeniably is an American icon. The Funnywoman would change the face of Television with her eponymous 14-time Golden Globe and 17-time Emmy-nominated Series ROSEANNE, which defined much of our growing-up in the ’90s. Barr‘s character – a strong, working-class, domestic goddess of a Matriarch – was refreshing and still is a breath of fresh air.

With twenty years having passed between the Series’ ninth and tenth seasons, audiences cannot get enough of The Conners with a record-breaking 27.3 million viewers tuning-in to the latter’s Premiere in March. ROSEANNE has never shied controversy tackling gender norms, class and same-sex relationships and even today continues to push the envelope exploring topics at the center of discussion.

Barr’s brand always has been about being outspoken and provocative and that is what Fans can expect on her current two-week Canadian Stand-Up Tour which kicked-off in Winnipeg and now has made its way to Ontario with stops in Richmond Hill, Burlington, Brampton, Oakville, Guelph and Ottawa scheduled. A show last night in North Bay was cancelled and may be postponed due to inclement weather. Even with the weather being less than ideal, Fans still came out in full force to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts to see Barr live and the house was packed! And if we can be frank, she’s never looked better!

See for yourself!

While she was rushed out of the Venue following the 70-minute set, she was happy to pose for a couple photos and sign autographs before cutting it off quickly. We’re thrilled. We love Roseanne.

ROSEANNE airs in Canada on CTV Tuesday nights 7:30 PM ET and an eleventh season just was green-lit based on its smashing performance thus far in its reboot. More here.

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Starring Matthew Goode x Toni Collette, the new Trailer for the Comedy, BIRTHMARKED has just surfaced for us to enjoy!

Synopsis:
Two scientists decide to raise their children (one natural, two adopted) in complete isolation as part of a large social experiment to see if they can shape their children’s personalities contrary to their genetic predisposition (a Nurture vs. Nature experiment). Eventually the children start to resist the conditioning set out by their parent’s “curriculum” and the relationship between the parents starts to deteriorate.

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eOne Films release BIRTHMARKED May 2018.

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RAMPAGE, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, debuts at number one this weekend with $35.7 million for Warner Bros. It debuts with lukewarm reviews at 50% on the Tomatometer but gets a solid A- CinemaScore which will help propel its word of mouth in coming weeks.

It’s been a quick climb to the $100-million-mark for A QUIET PLACE in second with $32.9 million. Over two weeks it has made $101.8 million domestically for Paramount Pictures over 3,589 theatres this weekend.

BLUMHOUSE’S TRUTH OR DARE debuts in third with $18.6 million for Universal Pictures from 3,029 theatres. It gets 15% on the Tomatometer and a B- CinemaScore. The Horror stars Lucy Hale and Tyler Posey.

In its third week out READY PLAYER ONE slips to fourth spot with $11 million bringing its three week total to $114 million for Warner Bros.

In fifth is BLOCKERS with $10.3 million for Universal Pictures, bringing its two week total to $36 million.

CHAPPAQUIDDICK rounds-out the Top Ten for Entertainment Studios/D Films with $2.9 million, a total $10.9 million over two weeks.

International Supermodel Doutzen Kroes came to Toronto to raise awareness for an amazing cause and Fans were incredibly-lucky to get a chance to meet her today at Holt Renfrew! Having been voted Model of the Year by VOGUE Magazine, landing a record eight covers for that Fashion Bible, plus also being named Forbes Magazine’s #2-earning Model of 2014, the Dutch beauty has used her influence to lend a voice to philanthropic causes.  Between all that, she found time to be a mom and appear in both Justice League and Wonder Woman too!

One cause which Kroes has been vocal about is the Elephant Crisis Fund. Her campaign #KNOTONMYPLANET looks to bring awareness to ivory poaching, raising money which goes to SAVE THE ELEPHANTS and the WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK.  She partied for preservation last night at the Art Gallery of Ontario alongside husband Sunnery James Gorré and other Supermodels Winnie Harlowe, Constance Jablonski and Jordan Barrett also came out to have a bit of fun at the Save the Elephants Gala.

While scheduled for only an hour to meet Fans at Holt Renfrew in Toronto today, she accommodated everyone who came out to support her.  Fans had an opportunity to buy a limited edition T-Shirt with proceeds going to her #KnotOnMyPlanet initiative. Kroes also has a Save the Wild Elephant Brooch designed in collaboration with Tiffany & Co.

Barrett also decided to come out to meet some Fans and we were lucky to nab both him and Kroes together in a Photo Op… and even wound-up on her Instagram Story! How cool!

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Loved meeting supermodels #DoutzenKroes and #JordanBarrett at #HoltRenfrew today. They appeared in support of #KnotOnMyPlanet for the Elephant Crisis Fund. 🐘 They even stayed behind to ensure everyone got their photos! Beautiful people doing beautiful things. ❤

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A Photo Call was just held in Sweden for The Girl in the Spider’s Web, the eagerly-awaited follow-up to 2011’s THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. The installment will see Golden Globe winner Claire Foy take over the lead role.

Synopsis:

Lisbeth Salander, the cult figure and title character of the acclaimed Millennium book series created by Stieg Larsson, will return to the screen in The Girl in the Spider’s Web, a first-time adaptation of the recent global bestseller written by David Lagercrantz. Golden Globe winner Claire Foy, the star of “The Crown,” will play the outcast vigilante defender under the direction of Fede Alvarez, the director of 2016’s breakout thriller Don’t Breathe; the screenplay adaptation is by Steven Knight and Fede Alvarez & Jay Basu.

Sony Pictures Canada release THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB Friday, November 9, 2018.

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TONY and GRAMMY Award Winner Ben Platt is a star on the rise. Originating the titular role in widely-acclaimed and Toronto-bound DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Broadway, he is getting plenty of buzz for his starring role in Writer/Director Ricky Tollman‘s RUN THIS TOWN. He also has starred in the successful PITCH PERFECT Franchise and also THE BOOK OF MORMON.

RUN THIS TOWN stars Damian Lewis (Billions, Homeland) as Rob Ford and also Nina Dobrev and Mena Massoud, the latter who recently wrapped Disney‘s upcoming live-action adaptation of Aladdin in which he stars in the title role.

Synopsis:

Run This Town follows a young journalist (Platt), desperate to prove himself, who catches wind of a scandal involving a flashy, unpredictable politician with no filter (Lewis). Political aides (Massoud and Dobrev) attempt to keep their boss in check – and the story under wraps – in order to save their jobs. The Film tells the story of the Millennial generation while spotlighting the power dynamics operating in today’s workplace.

Platt has drummed-up a bit of controversy being targeted with criticism online from some who have mistakened the Film as being a biographical account of Ford‘s life, not crediting the outstanding investigative journalism of Robyn Dolittle. It has been confirmed  that the Film is in fact fictional, set against the backdrop of a Ford-run Toronto.

We spotted Platt after a day of hard work in what is a compressed filming schedule, set to complete in under one month. He was awesome to stop for a Snap, as was Massoud, who just arrived from Los Angeles, greeted by hoards of fans and autograph seekers upon arrival. A hero’s welcome home for the Toronto talent.

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An honour meeting Tony and Grammy Award winner #BenPlatt who now is at work on #RunThisTown. The Film about three young professionals and what it takes and means to succeed in a Millennial world, set against a #RobFord-run #Toronto backdrop. Platt in addition to originating the title role in acclaimed #DearEvanHansen, also has starred in #TheBookofMormon and the popular #PitchPerfect Franchise. People have been quick to form ideas about this Film, which is fictional and not the story of Robyn Dolittle’s amazing journalism. Perhaps one day that Film will be made? The Film is Canadian-written, directed and funded. Let Artists create.

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I think we’re all stoked equally for Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of #Aladdin. Toronto’s own #MenaMassoud who stars in that Film’s titular role, gets a hero’s welcome home greeted by hoards of fans and autograph collectors upon arrival. He stars in #RunThisTown which now is filming in #Toronto till month’s end. Such an amazing guy!

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It is believed this Film is targetting a premiere at TIFF ’18 and we need to see this! Elevation Pictures will be handling its release in Canada.

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