#FIRSTLOOK: PLUTO TV IS CANADA’S MOST POPULAR FREE ADD-SUPPORTED STREAMING TELEVISION SERVICE
This month Pluto TV, a global leader and Canada’s most popular* free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, marked two-years in Canada. The service has seen growth of up to 1.7 billion total viewing minutes (TVMs) per month, with its monthly average up 40% from last year**. The success is driven by Pluto TV’s vast network of content and growing distribution partnerships, with 13 distribution partners as well as 108 new full-time channels added this past year alone. Today, Pluto ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “XO, KITTY” SEASON TWO NEW TRAILER
KITTY'S BACK! Netflix series XO, KITTY will be back for a second season January 16, 2025. Here's the new Trailer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkaNg-0RIsM
About XO, KITTY S2Synopsis: Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey is back in Seoul for a new semester at KISS. She's single for the first time in a long time, and ready for a fresh start: no more meddling, no more drama. Maybe just some casual dating. Emphasis on casual. But she has more to worry about than her love life, as a letter ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “BLUEY” ANIMATED FEATURE IN DEVELOPMENT
BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company today announced the first-ever animated feature film for “Bluey,” the beloved Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning animated series. The new deal sees Disney acquiring the global theatrical rights for the film, which will land in cinemas in 2027 under the Disney banner. Following the global theatrical release, it will stream on Disney+.
Written and directed by “Bluey” creator Joe Brumm, the film is a Ludo Studio production in collaboration with BBC ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: HOT DOCS TED ROGERS CINEMA PRESENT “A WEEKEND WITH BOB MACKIE”
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema is thrilled to present A Weekend with Bob Mackie, a two-day celebration honouring the life, artistry and immense cultural impact of the iconic American designer who brought sparkle to the worlds of fashion and entertainment. On January 18 and 19, 2025, the Cinema will screen the Canadian Premiere of the enthralling new documentary Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion (Matthew Miele | USA | 105 min. | 2024), offering unprecedented access into Mackie’s world and delving into ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “A MAN ON THE INSIDE” STARRING TED DANSON TO GET SECOND SEASON
Netflix today announced that the critically-acclaimed comedy series A Man on the Inside has been renewed for a second season, slated to premiere in 2025.
A Man on the Inside debuted atop Netflix’s most popular English TV List and has remained in the top 10 for three weeks since release. It was named one of AFI’s 2024 TV programs of the year and Ted Danson has been nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance by an actor in a comedy series.
Quote from Creator / Executive Producer ...
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#FOOD: PATOIS X JUNEPLUM 2024 HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING
This holiday season, Patois and JunePlum are bringing the festivities with heartfelt traditions, and a touch of nostalgic fun. From indulgent dining experiences to a one-of-a-kind Y2K-inspired market, these events bring the vibrancy of Toronto’s culinary and cultural scene to life.
Here’s what’s coming up during the 2024 Holidays!
Holiday Roast at PatoisDec. 22 & Dec. 23 | 12 PM – 8 PM Chef Craig Wong brings his family tradition to life with a holiday roast featuring classic ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: MARTIN SHEEN, ALLY SHEEDY, MARIE AVGEROPOULOS TO GUEST STAR ON SEASON TWO OF “WILD CARDS”
Martin Sheen (The West Wing), Ally Sheedy (Single Drunk Female), Marie Avgeropoulos (The 100), Katie Findlay (Man Seeking Woman), and WWE NXT North American Champion Tony D’Angelo to guest star in season two of WILD CARDS. Season Two returns to CBC and CBC Gem on Wednesday January 8, 2025 at 8 pm/8:30 pm NT and on Wednesday, February 5 at 8/7c on The CW.
-Sheen stars in a recurring role throughout the season as “Joseph Edwards,” known in the con community as the greatest conman of all ...
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#NEWMUSIC: LADY GAGA, DUA LIPA AND CHAPPELL ROAN TO APPEAR ON “A CARPOOL KARAOKE CHRISTMAS”
Today, Apple announced an all-new holiday event from the beloved multi-Emmy Award-winning series “Carpool Karaoke: The Series,” with “A Carpool Karaoke Christmas" set to deliver holiday cheer, will will premiere on December 20, 2024 on Apple TV+ and Apple Music. This new special features Grammy Award-winning icons Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa, alongside Grammy Award-nominated rising star Chappell Roan, as they join Apple Music’s Zane Lowe for a globe-trotting carolling ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “NICKEL BOYS” AMONG TOP WINNERS AT 2024 TORONTO FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION AWARDS
NICKEL BOYS took top honours at the 2024 Toronto Film Critics Association Awards today. The RaMell Ross historical drama which looks at abuse at a reform school through the eyes of two young African-American men, also won Best Adapted Screenplay and Director. The Film recently received Critics' Choice and Golden Globe nominations as well, and will see a release on Prime Video Canada, following a theatrical run.
https://youtu.be/8HZKgYknVN0?si=TLroZau6_waE2K-G
The actual awards gala is ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “MOANA 2” RIDING HIGH A THIRD WEEK
MOANA 2 continues its reign taking the lead a third straight weekend with $26 million from 4,000 theatres for Disney. This takes its run to $336.9 million already domestically.
WICKED continues to performing exceedingly well in second with $20.5 million, bringing it to $357 million in its fourth weekend for Universal Pictures.
KRAVEN THE HUNTER debuts with $13 million from 3,211 theatres for Sony Pictures. Critics didn't love this, giving it 15% on the Tomatometer.
GLADIATOR II gets ...
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