#FIRSTLOOK: SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT CANADA EVENT
The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada announces an exciting lineup of powerhouse speakers at this year’s second annual event on Thursday, May 29, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto.
Hosted by Canadian comedian and YouTube creator Julie Nolke, this year’s event will feature a series of dynamic, women-centred sessions designed to inspire, inform, and ignite meaningful action. These sessions will explore key issues, opportunities, and challenges unique to women across the ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TEASER FOR “ZOOTOPIA 2”
Walt Disney Animation Studios revealed a brand-new teaser trailer this morning for “Zootopia 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to 2016’s Academy Award®-winning “Zootopia.” Featuring glimpses at new and returning characters, the trailer reunites rookie cops Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman) and teases a new team-up with a mysterious pit viper, Gary De’Snake (voice of Ke Huy ...
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# FIRSTLOOK: “MY FATHER’S SHADOW”
MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, shares a first look of Akinola Davies Jr.’s directorial feature debut, My Father’s Shadow, which had its World Premiere in Un Certain Regard at Cannes Film Festival on May 18 2025.
My Father’s Shadow is Akinola Davies Jr.’s (Lizard) directorial feature debut and stars Sope Dirisu (Slow Horses, Gangs Of London). The film is a semi-autobiographical tale set over the course of a single day in the Nigerian ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “SESAME STREET” COMING TO NETFLIX
For more than a half a century, Sesame Street has been a beloved cornerstone of children’s media, enchanting young minds and nurturing a love of learning. Now Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and all their friends are coming to Netflix later this year, with Sesame Street’s all-new, reimagined 56th season — plus 90 hours of previous episodes — available to audiences worldwide.
The new season will feature fresh format changes and the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo’s ...
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#FOOD: STARBUCKS CANADA ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2025 MENU
Today, Canadians can rejoice that summer is BACK at Starbucks. Back by popular demand is the Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers® trio, alongside the creamy White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew, alongside a new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop and new Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich. All are available at Starbucks stores in Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.
·Summer’s back, and it’s bursting with berries:Returning for its second year, the Summer-Berry Starbucks ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS” TRAILER
The trailer for 20th Century Studios “Predator: Killer of Killers” is available now. The original animated action-adventure film set in the Predator universe will premiere June 6, 2025, exclusively on Disney+.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGC3XIyGEmE
The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge, a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for ...
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#NEWMUSIC: RIHANNA – “FRIEND OF MINE” FROM “SMURFS”
Rihanna releases “Friend Of Mine” from Paramount Animation’s SMURFS Movie Soundtrack via Roc Nation Distribution. Rihanna will star as Smurfette in the film, out July 18, 2025. The soundtrack is available for Pre-Order/Pre-Save HERE and will officially release June 13, 2025 via Roc Nation Distribution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6TobR1EpgY
“Friend Of Mine” is the second song to come off the soundtrack following “Higher Love” by DESI TRILL featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES” DEVASTATES IN OPENING
FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES devastates in its debut with $43 million from 3,523 theatres for Warner Bros. This makes it the most successful opening ever for the now six-film Franchise. It gets a smashing 92% on the Tomatometer.
Second is Marvel's THUNDERBOLTS* with $16 million, taking it to $154 million over three weekends domestically.
Third goes to SINNERS with $15 million, now at $240 million for Warner Bros. in its fifth frame.
A MINECRAFT MOVIE lands in fourth with $5.6 million ...
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#FOOD: LOUF TORONTO
A delicious and educational experience! Opening only in November 2024, the elegant LOUF on Davenport, already has been named the #7 Best New Toronto Restaurant by Toronto Life, an impressive feat.
This collaboration between world-renowned Chef Fadi Kattan and Editor Nicole Mankinen, began with her messaging him for a cake recipe. From there a friendship was formed and an opportunity fulfilled. And the rest is a success story that continues to be written.
Hilbeh - the cake that sparked ...
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#NEWMUSIC: KARAN AUJLA – “COURTSIDE”
Internationally acclaimed Warner Music Canada recording artist Karan Aujla’s latest single “Courtside” was the #1 most viewed music video in the world on YouTube in its first 24 hours with over 6.3 million streams. Within just three days of release, the music video has already accumulated over 17 million views and is trending on YouTube in 10 countries, including #1 in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Watch it here.
In addition to the massive success on YouTube, “Courtside” is ...
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