Prime Video expands its investment to Quebec’s entertainment landscape with today’s announcement of two major unscripted productions: the greenlight of international format, Karaoké Club, with Stéphane Rousseau as host, as well as the renewal of its hit series LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier?, for its fourth season, with Patrick Huard returning as host. Both series are produced by Attraction and will film in Montreal.

Karaoké Club, a new Amazon Original adapted from a successful international format, will feature celebrities invited to participate in a one-of-a-kind karaoke competition filled with entertaining challenges during a wild night of performances. As the night progresses, some celebrities will be kicked out of the Club, while new arrivals will shake up the dynamics.

“I’m delighted to be hosting and taking part in this crazy adventure on Prime Video,” says Stéphane Rousseau. “Karaoké Club will be a celebration of the pleasure of singing without restraint or taking ourselves too seriously. I can’t wait to see our artists dive into this unique competition where attitude counts as much as the voice!”

LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier? will also return to Prime Video with a sensational season 4. Patrick Huard returns as host for this original comedy series that uses 45 cameras to capture all the hilarious moments during an unpredictable six-hour competition. The series follows a select group of established comedy stars, actors and fan favourites who bring various styles to the table, including stand-up, character, improvisational, and physical comedy. LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier? is the Quebec adaptation of Documental, the successful Japanese Amazon Original series created by and starring Hitoshi Matsumoto and owned by Yoshimoto Kogyo.

“The show’s unique concept has already given us some cult moments. Who could forget Christine Morency’s fart in season 1 or Réal Béland’s legendary ‘Y reste 10 minutes’ in season 3? Each season is crazier than the last. I’m almost afraid of season 4,” says Patrick Huard.

In addition to being a must-see for comedy fans, LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier? continues its philanthropic commitment by donating $100,000 to a charity chosen by the winner of each season. To date, the show has supported Clowns Thérapeutiques Saguenay, Le Regroupement des Auberges du cœur, Fondation Sunny and Autisme Centre-du-Québec.

Both series are produced by Attraction for Amazon MGM Studios. The two series bring together over 200 artists and craftspeople from the region, and supports over 40 local suppliers with each season.

“We’re delighted to be working with Amazon MGM Studios again on these two major productions,” notes Richard Speer, president of Attraction. “These projects are a testament to the dynamism and creativity of our industry, and we look forward to providing Prime Video subscribers with moments of pure entertainment

The two series continue the investment in French-language content by Prime Video, including previous series and specials Nuit Blanche, Pendant ce temps en cuisine, Pour un soir seulement, L’ultime gala and Elisabeth Rioux: sans filtre.

Since 2015, Amazon MGM Studios has commissioned over 60 Amazon Original series and films in Canada, including The Man in the High Castle and Upload in British Columbia; The Boys, Reacher, and The Expanse in Ontario; Tales from the Loop in Manitoba; as well as parts of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Sticky, Three Pines, and The Voyeurs in Quebec.

The release dates for Karaoké Club and the new season of LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier will be announced at a later date.

PARAMOUNT PICTURES BROUGHT THE STAR POWER AT THEIR 2025 CINEMACON PRESENTATION YESTERDAY!

IN ATTENDANCE WERE:

STAR/PRODUCER TOM CRUISE AND DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER CHRISTOPHER McQUARRIE FROM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING

CHANNING TATUM FROM ROOFMAN

GLEN POWELL, COLMAN DOMINGO, JOSH BROLIN, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER EDGAR WRIGHT, PRODUCER SIMON KINBERG and PRODUCER NIRA PARK FROM THE RUNNING MAN

MARK HAMILL and TOM KENNY FROM THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

BRIAN ROBBINS, CO-CEO OF PARAMOUNT GLOBAL; PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES

CHRIS ARONSON, PRESIDENT OF DOMESTIC THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION, PARAMOUNT PICTURES

RAMSEY NAITO, PRESIDENT OF PARAMOUNT ANIMATION

ALSO RECEIVING HONOURS AT THE CINEMACON BIG SCREEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

GLEN POWELL RECEIVES CINEMACON® STAR OF THE YEAR AWARD

CHANNING TATUM RECEIVES CINEMACON® DISTINGUISHED DECADE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM AWARD

MARK HAMILL RECEIVES CINEMACON® ICON AWARD

The Walt Disney Studios thrilled attendees at the 2025 CinemaCon® Convention in Las Vegas earlier today with exclusive looks at its upcoming theatrical releases, including films from some of its renowned production studios—Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures.

Alan Bergman, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace to welcome attendees and speak about the outstanding cinematic events that Disney will be delivering to theatres in the coming months.

Bergman thanked the attendees and then turned the microphone over to Andrew Cripps, head of theatrical distribution, who spoke about the importance of the theatrical experience and the partnerships involved that work together to bring audiences to theatres.

Cripps showcased The Walt Disney Studios’ record-breaking 2024 slate before kicking off the Studio’s 2025 presentation with a montage of footage from “Lilo & Stitch,” a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic. The film, which is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family, will open exclusively in theatres May 23. “Lilo & Stitch” is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. The film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin. The studio also released a brand-new clip and poster from the film today.

Next up, Lindsay Lohan, who is the CinemaCon Vanguard Award recipient, and Jamie Lee Curtis came on stage to talk about “Freakier Friday,” the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Disney classic, which opens in theatres August 8. Curtis and Lohan spoke about the film, and together they presented an extended trailer and montage. In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, “Freakier Friday” also stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, and Mark Harmon. Kristin Burr, p.g.a., Andrew Gunn, p.g.a., and Jamie Lee Curtis produce.

With a dazzling “grid” light show, Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges walked on stage where they were introduced by Cripps. Leto and Bridges chatted about Disney’s “TRON: Ares” and showed an extended trailer. “TRON: Ares” is the highly anticipated third installment in the “TRON” franchise and follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. The feature film is directed by Joachim Rønning and stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, with Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges. Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook and Steven Lisberger are the producers. “TRON: Ares” opens in theatres on October 10.

CinemaCon attendees were next treated to an exclusive clip from “The Amateur,” an all-new espionage-thriller from 20th Century Studios, which premiered last night in New York and opens in theatres nationwide April 11. “The Amateur,” directed by James Hawes, stars Oscar® winner Rami Malek, Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez and Danny Sapani. The film is produced by Hutch Parker, p.g.a., Dan Wilson, p.g.a., Rami Malek and Joel B. Michaels.

Elle Fanning, the star of 20th Century Studios’ “Predator: Badlands,” joined Cripps onstage and screened a first look at the trailer for the upcoming film directed by Dan Trachtenberg (“Prey”). The newest entry in the “Predator” franchise is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. “Predator: Badlands” opens exclusively in theatres November 7.

Jeremy Allen White, who plays Bruce Springsteen, and Jeremy Strong, who portrays his longtime manager, Jon Landau, in 20th Century Studios’ “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” surprised fans and gave attendees a first look at the upcoming film. Chronicling the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album, which was recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom, “Deliver me from Nowhere” is directed by Scott Cooper from his adaptation of Warren Zanes’ book of the same name. “Deliver Me from Nowhere” also features Paul Walter Hauser as guitar tech Mike Batlan; Odessa Young as love interest, Faye; Stephen Graham as Springsteen’s father, Doug; Gaby Hoffman as Springsteen’s mom, Adele; and David Krumholtz as Columbia executive Al Teller. The film is produced by Cooper, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Eric Robinson and Scott Stuber.

Up next, Jamie Lee Curtis returned to the stage with Emma Mackey, who both star in 20th Century Studios’ “Ella McCay,” a new comedy written and directed by Oscar® and Emmy Award® winner James L. Brooks, which is slated for release on September 19. After offering some details about the film, Curtis welcomed James L. Brooks and Alan Bergman to the stage where Bergman presented Brooks with CinemaCon’s Cinema Vérité Award, which recognizes the achievements of actors, actresses, and filmmakers, providing an opportunity for the global theatrical exhibition industry to thank them for bringing the best in filmmaking to their screens. Brooks then introduced a sizzle reel that was screened exclusively for CinemaCon attendees. “Ella McCay” is about the complicated politics that arise when a young woman’s stressful career clashes with her chaotic family life. “Ella McCay” features an all-star cast, including Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson, Kumail Nanjiani, Spike Fearn, Ayo Edebiri, Jack Lowden, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks with Albert Brooks, and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film is produced by James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell and Jennifer Simchowitz.

Attendees were treated to the first trailer from Searchlight Pictures’ upcoming “The Roses,” which is directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara, starring Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon. In “The Roses” life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing—as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. “The Roses” is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film “The War of the Roses,” based on the novel by Warren Adler. The film is produced by Jay Roach, Michelle Graham, Adam Ackland, Leah Clarke, Ed Sinclair, and Tom Carver. “The Roses” opens in theatres nationwide on August 29.

Up next, stars Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hannah John-Kamen and Wyatt Russell surprised attendees with footage from Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts,” which opens in U.S. theatres on May 2. 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 also stars Sebastian Stan, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer and Wendell Edward Pierce. Jake Schreier directs “Thunderbolts*”with Kevin Feige producing.

Then Kevin Feige, in a taped greeting, introduced footage that transported attendees through time to the 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world of Marvel Studios’ upcoming “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” Marvel’s First Family—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)—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. Directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” opens in theatres July 25.

Oscar®-winner Zoe Saldaña came on stage next to talk about her role as Aunt Olga in Disney and Pixar’s “Elio.” Fans enjoyed six minutes of 3D-footage from the upcoming film, which hits theatres June 20. The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab), a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be. Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina, and produced by Mary Alice Drumm, the film also features the voices of Remy Edgerly as Glordon, Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon, Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa and Shirley Henderson as Ooooo.

Oscar®-winning actor Ke Huy Quan was up next and shared two clips and first-look visuals from Disney Animation’s new big-screen adventure “Zootopia 2.” Quan, who voices Gary De’Snake, a venomous-but-lovable pit viper, revealed today that Quinta Brunson is joining the voice cast as therapist Dr. Fuzzby, an adorable quokka who lends a paw to detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman). In the all-new story, Nick and Judy find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. From the Oscar-winning team of Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush and Byron Howard (directors) and Yvett Merino (producer), “Zootopia 2” releases in theatres Nov. 26.

Alan Bergman returned to the stage to present director James Cameron via a taped message for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third film in the phenomenally successful “Avatar” franchise, opening exclusively in theatres worldwide December 19. Cameron addressed the audience and then called out Zoe Saldaña, who came back onstage to introduce a sneak peek at the film. James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. The film also stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Oona Chaplin, Jack Champion, Britain Dalton, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass. Cameron and Jon Landau produce.

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For 100 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Studios. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Group, producer of world-class stage shows, and Disney Music Group.

Following the cast’s appearance at CinemaCon, Marvel Studios announced today that tickets will go on sale this coming Monday, April 7, 2025 for the MCU’s newest team of heroes, together for the first time in “Thunderbolts”. To celebrate the tickets going on sale, Marvel Studios has unveiled a fun, behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Thunderbolts,” featuring star Florence Pugh, along with a brand-new poster.

We also get a new Making-Of Featurette:

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*” releases May 2, 2025, in theatres.

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 7, and are available wherever tickets are sold.

After premiering Venice, Telluride and Sundance, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is set to hit theatres as follows via Photon Films:

EXCLUSIVE IMAX SCREENINGS ON
APRIL 11, 2025, FOR ONE WEEK

REGULAR THEATRICAL SCREENINGS BEGIN
APRIL 18, 2025

SYNOPSIS:
An expansive and revelatory inside look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s life in
Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO delivers an
immersive cinematic experience that brings to life electrifying, never-before-seen
material and newly restored footage of John and Yoko’s only full-length concert.
Featuring mind-blowing music newly remixed and produced by Sean Ono Lennon, the film is a seismic revelation that will challenge pre-existing notions of the iconic couple.

COUNTRY: United Kingdom
LANGUAGE: English
RUNTIME: 100 minutes

DIRECTOR:
Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September, High & Low – John Galliano, Whitney, The Last King of Scotland)

EDITOR/CO-DIRECTOR: Sam Rice-Edwards

PRODUCERS: Peter Worsley, Kevin Macdonald, Alice Webb

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Sean Ono Lennon, Marc Robinson, David Joseph, Steve Condie, Brad Pitt, Debe Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner

MUSIC PRODUCER: Sean Ono Lennon

MUSIC: John Lennon and Yoko Ono

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: David Katznelson

PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Kevin Timon Hill

Screeners and press materials available upon request

NINE PERFECT STRANGERS is back for season two as nine new strangers come together to undergo Masha’s psychedelic therapy at Zauberwald in the breathtaking Austrian Alps.

The first two episodes of Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 will premiere internationally on Prime Video (excluding US) on May 22, 2025, with new episodes launching weekly.

Synopsis:

Nine new strangers connected in ways they could never imagine are invited by mysterious guru Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman) to join a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps. Over the course of a week, she takes them to the brink. Will they make it? Will she? Masha is willing to try anything in the interest of healing everyone involved, including herself. The first two episodes of Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 will premiere internationally on Prime Video (excluding US) on May 22, 2025, with new episodes launching weekly.

The series stars Nicole Kidman, Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski, Lucas Englander, King Princess, Murray Bartlett, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Mark Strong and Aras Aydin.

The show hails from David E. Kelley, Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories, Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films, and FIFTH SEASON. FIFTH SEASON is handling distribution on the series as well. The series is executive produced by David E. Kelley, Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Molly Allen, Jonathan Levine, Rachel Shukert, Liane Moriarty, Matthew Tinker, Anthony Byrne and JH Butterworth.

You can catch up with season one of Nine Perfect Strangers available now on Prime Video.

Nine Perfect Strangers S2 will premiere in the US on Hulu on May 21 2025, and internationally on Prime Video on May 22, 2025.

FUBAR Season Two is back June 12, 2025 on Netflix and Carrie-Ann Moss joins the Cast!

About FUBAR S2:
Luke Brunner is a veteran CIA operative who, up until recently, was on the verge of retirement. After his last mission in saving another operative – who just so happened to be his daughter – he’s back and face to face with new villains. This one is an old flame from Luke’s past who threatens to destroy the world…if she doesn’t destroy his life first.

CREATOR / SHOWRUNNER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Nick Santora
STARRING / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Arnold Schwarzenegger
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Adam Higgs, Scott Sullivan, Phil Abraham, Amy Pocha, Seth Cohen with Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell
PRODUCED BY: Skydance Television
CAST: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Monica Barbaro, Milan Carter, Fortune Feimster, Travis Van Winkle, Fabiana Udenio, Aparna Brielle, Guy Burnet, Andy Buckley, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jay Baruchel, Barbara Eve Harris and Scott Thompson

THE NAKED GUN hits theatres August 1, 2025 via Paramount Pictures Canada and today we get a new Trailer for this long-awaited reboot!

SYNOPSIS:

Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in THE NAKED GUN, directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and from producer Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy). Joining the case are cast Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston.

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment

A Fuzzy Door Production

“THE NAKED GUN”

Executive Producers

Daniel M. Stillman, Akiva Schaffer, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

Produced by

Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, p.g.a.

Written by

Dan Gregor & Doug Mand & Akiva Schaffer

Directed by

Akiva Schaffer

Cast:

Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston

CREDITS ARE NOT FINAL AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THIS FILM HAS NOT YET BEEN RATED

Minami Toronto celebrates the arrival of spring with a limited-time selection of cherry blossom-themed menu items, available from April 1 to 30, 2025 during dinner service. These seasonal offerings showcase delicate flavours and ingredients that evoke the essence of cherry blossom season—think cured sakura flower, strawberry, ume, and floral notes like elderflower and rose. From the Sakura Hokkaido Scallop Crudo to the refreshing Sakura Spritz, each dish and cocktail is thoughtfully crafted to highlight Minami’s signature Aburi-style cuisine with springtime elegance. Reservations to try these menu items can be made HERE.

Cherry Blossom menu items:
Sakura Hokkaido Scallop Crudo – $17.50
Cured sakura flower, strawberry, ume, orange, wasabi & clam broth.

Sakura Roll (4pc) – $11
Sakuradai (madai cured in sakura leaf), spicy shrimp, sockeye salmon, sakura tempura bits & hanaho.

Cherry blossom Cocktails:
Sakura Spritz – $18
Rosé wine, St-Germain, cranberry & elderflower tonic.

Ichigo Margarita – $18
Olmeca Altos Reposado tequila, strawberry, raspberry, grapefruit & lime.

Soho Sour – $16
Soho lychee liqueur, butterfly pea tea–infused gin, cranberry, lemon & egg white.

Pretty In Pink – $17
Olmeca Altos Blanco, cranberry, dragonfruit & lime.

Whether you’re savouring a delicate scallop crudo topped with sakura flowers or toasting the season with a vibrant cherry blossom cocktail, Minami’s offerings provide a beautiful way to enjoy spring in the heart of the city. Reservations for Minami can be made HERE.

The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada today announced that iconic fashion and lifestyle journalist Jeanne Beker will receive the IMPACT Award at this year’s second annual event on Thursday, May 29 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto. Beker will also be featured in a special keynote interview as part of the 2025 event, followed by an exclusive book signing of her recent memoir, Heart on My Sleeve: Stories from a Life Well Worn.

The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada’s IMPACT Award was created to recognize the positive impact of Canada’s very own trailblazers who have changed the narrative for women in media by pushing for more opportunities for better representation, voices and bold storytelling reflecting the authentic lived experiences of women.

Jeanne Beker

2025 IMPACT Award Honouree

For almost five decades, Jeanne Beker has been at the forefront of arts and culture. She earned her position as one of Canada’s most recognizable celebrities as a founding member of MuchMusic and the iconic host of Fashion Television. A media trailblazer and successful entrepreneur, Beker is also the daughter of Holocaust survivors and a breast cancer survivor. In her inspirational talks, she shares how she cultivated the drive, resiliency, and tenacity needed to fuel her incredible career, as well as the courage to face life’s challenges while empowering audiences to do the same.

Beker’s incredible broadcasting career began with CBC Radio when she became an arts reporter in St. John’s, Newfoundland. After three years, she returned to Toronto to work at CHUM radio and was soon co-hosting Citytv’s ground-breaking music magazine series, The New Music. In 1983, she helped launch “the nation’s music station,”MuchMusic, before becoming the host of the legendary Fashion Television, which ran for 27 years and aired in 130 countries, establishing her as Canada’s face of fashion.

A seasoned newspaper and magazine columnist and features writer, Beker was editor-in-chief of FQ and SIR magazine from 2003 to 2008. She has also been a frequent guest on myriad lifestyle shows and at the creative helm of numerous fashion lines under her own eponymous label. Since 2015, Beker’s been the style editor at The Shopping Channel (TSC) where she hosts the popular series, Style Matters. She also previously hosted the podcast Beyond Style Matters. In addition, she is the co-producer of Kingdom of Dreams, a four-part documentary series examining fashion’s golden age, and the bestselling author of six books.

A breast cancer survivor, Beker’s journey has provided her with a rich, eye-opening experience. Her candour in discussing the peaks and valley of her journey has inspired people around the world. She’s now on a mission to help normalize the conversation surrounding cancer and help eradicate the fear associated with the disease.

Active with several charitable organizations, Beker has received honorary doctorates from St. Mary’s University and OCAD University. She’s also the recipient of numerous awards, including a Special Achievement Award from the Canadian Academy of Cinema and Television and a Crystal Award from Toronto Women in Film and Television. She’s also been named to the Order of Canada, inducted into the American Marketing Association’s Hall of Legends, and honoured with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.

The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada is a first-of-its-kind summit bringing the industry together across television, film, and music to celebrate and recognize the achievements of Canadian women who are driving the industry forward in their respective fields. As previously announced, Tantoo Cardinal will receive the Equity in Entertainment Award at this year’s event. Additional award recipients and programming for Women in Entertainment Canada 2025 details will be announced later this spring.

For more information visit www.womeninentertainment.ca.