#NEWMUSIC: SHAKIRA – “ZOO” FROM “ZOOTOPIA 2”
The all-new original song “Zoo” featured in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming animated adventure “Zootopia 2” launches today. The single is performed by Shakira, who returns as the voice of Zootopia’s biggest pop star, Gazelle.
“Zoo” music and lyrics are written by Ed Sheeran, Blake Slatkin and Shakira. The song is produced by Blake Slatkin, Alex (A.C.) Castillo, Shakira and Ed Sheeran. “Zoo” will also be available as a collectible 7” purple vinyl ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA ANNOUNCE SUPPORT OF 25 MEDIUM TO LARGE SCALE FILM FESTIVALS (OCTOBER 2025)
Telefilm Canada is supporting 25 Canadian film festivals, under the Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program (in its second round of decisions). A total of 47 film festivals are supported under this program in fiscal year 2025-2026 with 22 film festivals supported in the first round. This second intake of the program represents an additional investment of $2.26 million.
The Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program provides financial support to long-established medium to large-scale ...
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#NEWMUSIC: “DASHA” RELEASES NEW “ANNA” EP
Today, multi-platinum country star Dasha rolls out her hotly anticipated Anna EP via Warner Records. Listen HERE. The eclectic 8-song set, raw and introspective at times, rowdy and rollicking at others, includes the stripped-back ballad “Train” and the fiery new single “Work on Me,” which captures Dasha’s trademark confidence and sass, as well as her willingness to experiment with bold pop hooks.
Bar songs have a special place in country music, and Dasha leans into that legacy ...
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#NEWMUSIC: ZAYN X JISOO – “EYES CLOSED”
Today, South Korean superstar singer, actress, and international style icon JISOO unites with multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist ZAYN to release the epic new collaborative single “EYES CLOSED.” Set to expansive, genre-swirling production, the duet captures the nervous anticipation and thrilling freefall of diving into new love without looking back. Listen to “EYES CLOSED” HERE via Warner ...
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#NEWMUSIC: MARIA ZARDOYA (THE MARIAS) SOLO ALBUM “MELT” OUT NOW
María Zardoya, frontwoman of revered indie-pop band The Marías, announces debut album, Melt, under her solo project Not for Radio. Melt is out October 10 on Atlantic Records.
Listen here.
Recorded in January 2025 at Flying Cloud Recordings in Upstate New York with artist-producer Sam Evian and producer and instrumentalist Luca Buccellati, Melt unfolded in real time as the trio unplugged from the outside world and immersed themselves in nature and music. From that grew an album of ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “REGRETTING YOU”
Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of REGRETTING YOU.
Screenings take place as follows:
TORONTO
Monday, October 20th | 7:00PM
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
MONTREAL
Monday, October 20th | 7:00PM | ENG
Cinéma Cineplex Forum et VIP
MONTREAL
Monday, October 20th | 7:00PM | FRE
Cineplex Cinema Quartier Latin
VANCOUVER
Monday, October 20th | 7:00PM
Scotiabank Theatre ...
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#TRAVEL: THE ROYAL HOTEL RECOGNIZED WITH MICHELIN KEY
The Royal Hotel is proud to announce its continued recognition among Canada’s leading destinations for culinary and guest excellence. The property has once again been awarded a prestigious MICHELIN Key, a distinction reserved for hotels that exemplify exceptional hospitality and design. The Royal Hotel is the only property in Ontario, outside of a major city center, to be recognized with this honour in 2025.
Adding to this achievement, The Royal has also recently been recognized by the ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TORONTO CHINESE CANADIAN FILM FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 18-24, 2025
THE TORONTO CHINESE CANADIAN FILM FESTIVAL returns at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, running October 18-24, 2025.
Festival OverviewThe second annual Toronto Chinese Canadian Film Festival (TCCFF) - founded by 75-year-old Tery (Wong) Imamura who herself aspires to have her Screenplay turned into a film - returns to ignite cultural connections through seven unforgettable nights of cinema. More than just screenings, we're building bridges between communities while championing ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN” SEASON FOUR TRAILER
Paramount+ today unveiled the official trailer for MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN season four, which returns for its global premiere on Sunday, October 26, 2025, starring Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Edie Falco.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5zoEsM7fFQ&feature=youtu.be
MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN is co-created by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan and Canadian Hugh Dillon. The drama series is produced by Paramount Television Studios, 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “DEATH BY LIGHTNING” TRAILER
Today, Netflix debuted the official trailer for Death by Lightning starring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Bradley Whitford, Shea Whigham and Betty Gilpin. Coming to Netflix November 6, 2025.
https://youtu.be/6jopqrSojQE?si=NjbNVEZpG59m8B2z
“The fact that he’s been relegated to this obscure footnote because he was targeted by an assassin is a great tragedy. It is one of the great ‘what ifs’ in American history.”
Mike Makowsky (Creator / Writer / ...
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