Yonge Street Theatricals (Linda Barnett & Natalie Bartello) has released new production photos for LIFE AFTER, the acclaimed new musical now in performances at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. With book, music & lyrics by Britta Johnson, one of Canada’s most acclaimed young musical theatre writers, the limited engagement has been extended due to popular demand and runs through May 10 only as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season.

LIFE AFTER is the celebrated and luminous musical that premiered in Toronto in 2017 and played a sold-out run at the Berkeley Street Theatre. It was subsequently produced at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre and Chicago’s Goodman Theatre. Now it returns to Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in a major new production helmed by Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning producers Yonge Street Theatricals for a strictly limited engagement.

Despite being a famous self-help author, Frank Carter’s optimistic advice offers little solace to his 16-year-olddaughter, Alice. After his untimely death, Alice embarks on a quest for truth, unravelling the events that changed her family forever. Filled with heart, and extraordinary music, the show offers a powerful exploration of love, memory, and the journey of moving forward.

LIFE AFTER is a “stirring, fully original” (Chicago Tribune) new musical, “exquisite from start to finish” (BroadwayWorld) that moves through the complexities of life with wit, humour and grace.

LIFE AFTER‘s cast features Isabella Esler (First National Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical) with Jake Epstein (Beautiful and Spider-Man Broadway), Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful, Jesus Christ Superstar and Mamma Mia! Broadway) and Mariand Torres (Lempicka and Wicked Broadway). Alongside them, Valeria Ceballos (First National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen), Jay Davis (Dear Evan Hansen Mirvish), Kaylee Harwood (First National Tour Beautiful, Titanique (Mirvish/Segal)), Arinea Hermans (Pollyanna Theatre Aquarius), Isidora Kecman (The Louder We Get Theatre Calgary), Zoë O’Connor (Frozen Neptune Theatre), Eva Petris (Mamma Mia! Thousand Islands Playhouse) and Julia Pulo (Original Canadian cast of Six).

Led by director Annie Tippe, LIFE AFTER’s creative team includes Ann Yee (choreography), Lynne Shankel (music supervisor / orchestrations & arrangements), Tony Award winner Todd Rosenthal (scenic design), Tony Award nominee Sarafina Bush (costume design), five-time Tony Award nominee Japhy Weideman (lighting design), Tony Award winner Kai Harada (sound design), Haley Parcher (sound design), Greg Dougherty and Wendy Churton (production managers),and Kate Sandeson (production stage manager). Canadian Casting by Dayton Walters Casting and New York Casting by Tara Rubin Casting.

Tickets are available now at mirvish.com/shows/life-after.

(Photo credit: Michael Cooper)

Cineplex Pictures release BALLERINA in theatres across Canada JUNE 6, 2025. Today we get new Artwork from this spinoff in the John Wick universe!

Directed by: Len Wiseman
Written by: Shay Hatten
Based on Characters by: Derek Kolstad
Produced: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski
Cast: Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, with Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves
Synopsis: Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.

About Cineplex Pictures
Cineplex Pictures, a division of Cineplex, is a distributor of a wide range of genre films. Recent titles include Flight Risk, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Strangers: Chapter 1, The Queen of My Dreams, The Boy and the Heron, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, SAW X, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, and John Wick: Chapter 4.

After earning a perfect 100% on the Tomatometer, Ryan Coogler‘s SINNERS got a special Toronto Advance Screening last night at Scotiabank Theatre. And in attendance was none other than Peter Dreimanis (July Talk) who starts in the Horror as Bert! His bandmade Leah Fay also came out to support!

The Film which sees Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers who return home only to encounter a greater evil, opens April 18, 2025 via Warner Bros. Pictures Canada.

If that wasn’t enough, the lively affair continued at at Longboat Hall on Queen West which was transformed into Club Juke as guests were treated to fang installations on their teeth, an incredible live music performance, and cocktails!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

What a way to celebrate Canadian Film Day! The stars descended upon Scotiabank Theatre last night and the Red Carpet was rolled out for Ashley Greene, Shawn Ashmore and the Cast and Crew of Chad Archibald Horror IT FEEDS! The Horror centers around a family who have a home psychiatric practice, and a young girl shows up claiming that an evil force threatens to consume her. They must do all they can to stop this entity. Black Fawn Films release April 18, 2025, and the Film sits at 100% on the Tomatometer!

So thrilled to see Greene and Ashmore last night, taking the time out generously to greet fans on the Red Carpet. They are off to premiere the Film next in Hamilton! This is how it’s done!

(Photo/video credit: D. Neves/Mr. Will Wong)

Ju-Raku elevates an already fantastic food scene in North York. Now open at Bayview Village we try their Omakase Sushi and Teppanyaki offerings, prepared before our eyes! Located at the luxury shopping centre’s Scotiabank entrance, this new restaurant offers a refined Japanese dining experience with a contemporary twist… accessible and at an incredible value.

Highlights on the Menu include Grilled Lobster, Snow Crab Sunomono, Grilled Wagyu Steak, Nigiri, all served in a modern, minimalist Scandanavian decor. Also on the Menu are Cold and Hot plates, Donburi, Robota and more.

We also tried a variety of Mocktails which were thoughtfully and elegantly curated.

Some highlights from our experience here:

Reservations and more here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

We get a Trailer for SHARP CORNER which hits theatres May 9, 2025 via Elevation Pictures. This premiered at TIFF ’24!

Details:

Directed by: Jason Buxton
Starring: Ben Foster, Cobie Smulders, Gavin Drea, William Kosovic

Synopsis:

Sharp Corner is the story of a man’s spiral as he tries to find greater purpose in his life. It follows Josh, a hapless family man who is drawn into saving the lives of the car crash victims at the sharp corner in front of his house. As Josh’s obsession takes hold, he places his wife and son in jeopardy, setting in motion a series of events that threaten to break his family apart.

Ginny & Georgia Season 3 starring Brianne Howey & Antonia Gentry premieres globally on June 5, 2025, only on Netflix. Today we get a new Teaser!

ABOUT GINNY & GEORGIA S3:
Georgia has just been arrested for murder during her wedding – ruining her fairy tale ending and putting the spotlight on the Millers like never before. It’s always been Ginny and Georgia against the world, but the world has never come for them quite like this. Now, Ginny needs to see where she stands when push comes to shove – Is the two of them against the world something Ginny really wants to sign up for?

Episodes: 10 episodes x 1 hour
Creator/Executive Producer: Sarah Lampert
Showrunner/Executive Producer: Sarah Glinski
Executive Producers: Jeff Tahler; Jenny Daly (Critical Content); Holly Hines; Daniel March (Dynamic Television); Lance Samuels, Daniel Iron and Armand Leo (Blue Ice Pictures)
Co-Executive Producer: Elena Blekhter
Directors: April Mullen (301/302), Jasmin Mozaffari (303/304), Liz Allen (305/306), Sharon Lewis (307/308), Darnell Martin (309/310)
Writers: David Monahan, Danielle Hoover, Michelle Askew, Ayotunde Ifaturoti, Ali Kinney, Eboni Freeman, Jordan Dumbroff, Zachary Arthur, Kourtney Richard
Cast: Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Scott Porter, Raymond Ablack, Katie Douglas, Chelsea Clark, Nathan Mitchell

Showcasing Marvel’s First Family, Silver Surfer, H.E.R.B.I.E. and the retro-futuristic, 1960s vibe of Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” a new trailer, poster and film stills are now available to download and share.

Opening in theatres July 25, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Niles. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis and Tim Lewis.

Six episode Docu-Series RACE FOR THE CROWN is a Horse Racing fan’s dream come true, brought to us by the same team who produced Formula 1: Drive to Survive and SPRINT. There is an ongoing perception in the Community that the sport does not get enough mainstream coverage, hence having this Series available is a huge win for a Sport which in all honestly has been under much scrutiny these past few years.

The Series, which gets a release right in time for the impending 2025 Kentucky Derby – now in its 151st year –  not only explores some prominent figures in the sport, it gives us a glimpse into their daily lives and journeys as success stories, but also their relationships (including friendly feuds) among one another. Filming took place last year in the lead up to the Derby which was won by MYSTIK DAN, and then the Triple Crown trail.

Featured are:

Mike Repole: Co-founder of GLACEAU (yes, vitaminwater!) whom after selling the company off, became more invested in Horse Racing, having owned several champions under his Repole Stable including NEST, UNCLE MO, FORTE, FIERCENESS, and VINO ROSSO. Known as “The Commander”, he is exactly that, very direct and opinionated, but there is a perception from competitors that he is bad for the sport, dominating auctions by swooping up big ticket equine acqusitions. We get glimpses into his friendship with legendary Trainer Todd Pletcher.

John Stewart: Owner of Resolute Racing, which recently entered the sport a few years back out of nowhere, to make a splash with some very high profile purchases. You get a glimpse into his own life, with private jets and fast cars. Both he and Repole are perceived as one another’s nemeses, having feuded very publicly over X.

Michael Iavarone: This Miami-based businessman has a flare for the flashy and was lucky to visit the winner’s circle at the Kentucky Derby with BIG BROWN back in 2008. He is all about image and getting back to the winner’s circle again and takes a very expensive gamble to try to get there again in 2025.

Ken McPeek: This veteran Horseman had spent many years pursuing Derby glory and got more than her bargained for with a career season in 2024, taking America’s two most important races for three-year-old horses. The Series recounts his journey with MYSTIK DAN and also eventual Horse of the Year, filly THORPEDO ANNA.

Brian Hernandez Jr.: This jockey, like partnering Trainer McPeek had a career year in 2024, and we get his story and rise, also being the son of a jockey (Brian Hernandez Sr.). He became only the ninth jockey in history to win a Derby Oaks double aboard both MYSTIK DAN and THORPEDO ANNA. The Series really zeroes-in on McPeek and Hernandez as they are in pursuit of a Triple Crown score with Mystik Dan.

Brad Cox: The champion Trainer who has guided the career of several champions already, has his eyes set on winning the Derby as well. And it actually happened under the most unlikely circumstances in 2021 retroactively with original winner MEDINA SPIRIT getting disqualified, testing positive for Betamethasone. His goal is to win it crossing the finish line first.

Frankie Dettori: This iconic jockey set up tack in America after a historic career in Europe. He made headlines recently having declared bankruptcy. The Series looks at his transition to American racing full time. He also has yet to win the Derby or an American Triple Crown race.

Katie Davis: The up-and-coming female jockey gives us a glimpse under her world as she gets a coveted mount in the Black Eyed Susan Stakes on the Triple Crown trail, giving the Series some much-needed female perspective.

Jayson Werth: This MLB legend had a superb 2024 at the races with his star DORNOCH. The Series recounts his journey to the Winners’ Circle at the Belmont Stakes, leading up to a very emotional moment for him.

Missing from the narrative however are some key figures whom it would have been interesting to hear from, like Chad Brown who took his fifth title as leading Trainer in America in 2024. His Trainee SIERRA LEONE would go on to be champion of his division after a narrow loss in the Derby itself.

This Docu-Series isn’t just for fans of the Horse Racing, it gives the audience enough backstory and development for the average viewer to be engaged. And it could certaintly benefit from some more room to tell additional stories in years to come.

RACE FOR THE CROWN arrives April 25, 2025 on Netflix.

Marvel Studios released a new trailer for the upcoming feature film “Thunderbolts*.”

In “Thunderbolts*” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes—Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

The film stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, with David Harbour, with Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Jake Schreier directs “Thunderbolts*” and Kevin Feige is the producer. Louis D’Esposito, Brian Chapek and Jason Tamez serve as executive producers. The screenplay was written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, and the story is by Eric Pearson.

Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” opens in theatres on May 2, 2025. Advance tickets are available wherever tickets are sold.