#FIRSTLOOK: 2023 TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

By George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong The TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (TBFF), presented by TD, celebrated the kick-off of its 11th edition this past Wednesday, where the opening night festivities were awash with panache and style. From February 15 to 20, 2023, TBFF will present 125 films from 20 countries and moviegoers will have the option to watch these live at the theatre or online. Two highlights of the evening included Founder Fabienne Colas presenting Writer/Producer/Director Jennifer ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “BACKSPOT” TO BEGIN PRODUCTION IN TORONTO MID-MARCH

Page Boy Productions, Night is Y and Prospero Pictures announce principal photography has started on the queer-led, highly anticipated BACKSPOT, marking the feature film debut of creator/director D.W. Waterson (That’s My DJ) starring award-winning actor Devery Jacobs (Reservation Dogs, Marvel’s Echo) and newcomer Kudakwashe Rutendo in lead roles. Acclaimed actors Thomas Antony Olajide (Learn to Swim, White Lie, The ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “YOU” SEASON FOUR PART TWO TRAILER

When will these people learn to stop pissing Joe Goldberg off? Here's a new look at the second half of YOU Season Four, arriving March 9, 2023 on Netflix. About Season 4:After his previous life went up in flames, Joe Goldberg has fled to Europe to escape his "messy" past, adopt a new identity, and, of course, to pursue true love. But Joe soon finds himself in the strange new role of reluctant detective as he discovers he may not be the only killer in London. Now, his future depends on ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “STRANGER THINGS” IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE COMING TO TORONTO

The year is 1986. The town is Hawkins. But the location is Toronto. Netflix and leading global live-entertainment discovery platform Fever have teamed up to deliver Stranger Things: The Experience, a new immersive experience which opens at Cinespace Studios Marine Terminal in Toronto on March 31, 2023. With this experience, fans are thrown into a world of supernatural mystery, enduring friendships, and ‘80s nostalgia in an atmospheric celebration of the Stranger Things universe. Guests ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW SERIES “EXTRAPOLATIONS” COMING SOON TO APPLE TV+

Apple TV+ today revealed the trailer for the highly anticipated, star-studded drama “Extrapolations,” from writer, director and executive producer Scott Z. Burns (“Contagion,” “An Inconvenient Truth,” “The Report”). Told over a season of eight interconnected episodes and produced by Michael Ellenberg’s Media Res, “Extrapolations” will make its global premiere on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Friday, March 17, 2023, followed by one new episode every Friday ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “POLITE SOCIETY” TRAILER & POSTER

Official Sundance selection POLITE SOCIETY is about to hit theatres this Spring. Here's a look at the Trailer and a new Poster! Synopsis: A merry mash up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, POLITE SOCIETY follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY” TEASER

Today, Netflix and Shondaland hosted a global event for Bridgerton universe super fans ahead of the upcoming launch of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. During the event Creator and Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes revealed the May 4, 2023 premiere date and a first look at new footage for the highly anticipated six-episode limited series. A panel discussion with Shonda Rhimes along with cast members Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), India Amarteifio (Young Queen Charlotte), Corey ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “DEAD RINGERS” STARRING RACHEL WEISZ

Today, Prime Video announced the premiere date and released first-look images of Rachel Weisz (Disobedience, The Favourite, Black Widow) as OBGYN twins Beverly and Elliot Mantle for the highly anticipated psychological thriller Dead Ringers. Weisz also serves as an executive producer. The limited series is created, written, and executive produced by Emmy-nominated writer and playwright Alice Birch (Normal People, Succession, The Wonder). All six episodes premiere April 21, 2023 exclusively on ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FOR JUNO WEEK EVENTS IN EDMONTON

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today its line-up of beloved music celebrations touching down in Edmonton this March. The jewel of JUNO Week, JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN & FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada returns with a twist, adding Q with Tom Power: A conversation with Simu Liu to the festivities, alongside many more treasured JUNO Week events, including JUNO Comedy Show Presented by SiriusXM Canada, JUNOfest ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: “JUNIPER” OPENS FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Charlotte Rampling stars in Matthew J. Saville's semi-autobiographical JUNIPER, opening in theatres February 24, 2023 in Toronto at Cineplex Varsity Theatre and Vancouver at Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas on February 24, 2023. Expansion to additional markets to follow. Additional markets confirmed as of Feb 13 include Halifax, Ottawa, Victoria, Peterborough, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Victoria, Fredericton, Belleville, and Gravenhurst with more to come! VOD date is April 4, 2023. Synopsis: When ... Read more