The final night of Netflix is a Joke Fest. THE ROAST OF KEVIN HART went LIVE from Kia Forum, and the some of the biggest names in comedy held Kevin’s feet to the fire.

Hosted by Shane Gillis, the two were joined onstage by roasters Pete Davidson, Chelsea Handler, Draymond Green, Tony Hinchcliffe, Regina Hall, Sheryl Underwood, Jeff Ross, Big Jay Oakerson and Na’im Lynn. Special surprise guests—former roastee Tom Brady along with Usher, Lizzo, Venus & Serena Williams,

Teyana Taylor, Katt Williams and Kevin’s best friend, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—had the crowd roaring.

Also laughing from the audience were Jennifer Lopez, Tiffany Haddish, Tom Segura, Jay Pharoah, Hasan Minaj, Jimmy O Yang, Jay Shetty, Mo Amer, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Eric Ándre, Deon Cole, Bert Kreisher and Funny AF winner Ron Taylor.

And of course, Mother’s Day wouldn’t be complete without Kevin’s wife Eniko sitting front and center!

The Departure Festival + Conference 2026 has kicked off officially in Toronto, running now till May 10, 2026. The Festival is an intersection of music, art, business, culture, and technology that features concerts, panel discussions and movies, with the Depature Honours Gala at Koerner Hall paying tribute to accomplishments of notable Canadian talent. Several marquee names were in-attendance at the Festival and Conference, including Maggie Kang, Sarah McLachlan, Jacob Tierney, Sum 41‘s Deryck Whibley, Lilly Singh, and more.

The Team, including Justin Waldman, Genevieve Walker and special contributor Angela McLean, provide some highlights from the Festival:

POWER BALLAD – Mr. Will

New to the Departure Festival + Conference this year are film screenings and the Festival kicked off with this high-profile feature. Writer/Director John Carney has brought us some classics like ONCE and SING STREET, here he’s back with another Musical Dramedy, with blockbuster talent in POWER BALLAD. We meet Rick Power (Paul Rudd), a wedding singer who despite having had a record deal in his younger days, never quite propelled so stardom. He crosses paths with Danny Wilson (Nick Jonas) at a gig and they hang out together in a jam session which inspires a song that ignites Danny‘s career with a smash hit. The problem is, Rick never gets credit for this and the Film has him grappling with this and he plots his plan to get justice for this when even his wife and daughter fail to believe him.

The Film shifts tonally from comedic to heartfelt with grace, and who knew Rudd had such a fantastic voice and that Jonas had such acting chops? POWER BALLAD ultimately is a story of a man who must come to terms with his dreams never coming true, and in the face of losing his shot a second time, a fire gets lit within for him not to lose his chance at recognition, especially when it comes to a song that has such a deep personal attachment to him.

Attendees were gifted commemorative guitar picks from the Film even! Cineplex Pictures release POWER BALLAD June 5, 2026.

JACOB TIERNEY – Angela McLean

Much like the global phenomenon that is HEATED RIVALRY, its Soundtrack and Score have taken off and continues to unite an entire fandom. Series Writer/Director/Creator Jacob Tierney,, Composer Peter Peter, and Music Supervisor Scotty Taylor joined Variety Executive Music Dditor Jem Aswad to share the stories behind the songs and sounds behind the beloved series at Bluma Appel Theatre.

“This is the most music I’ve ever put in anything,” said Tierney. “Even when we were wrong [working together] we were on the right track.” It was also Peter’s decision to have less of a Score in the final episode. Recalled Tierney, he said, “‘Let it be quiet,’ and I was like, you’re right.”

We learned that they were shocked to get rights to Feist’s “My Moon My Man”, and they were very intentional about avoiding big hit songs.

CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! AN EPIC SINGALONG WITH EXTRA SPECIAL GUEST SARAH MCLACHLAN – Justin Waldman

We were fortunate enough to attend a very special Choir! Choir! Choir! performance with a special appearance from legendary Sarah McLachlan at Massey Hall. If you’ve never been to a Choir! Choir! Choir! show, we have our two hosts who teach the audience how to sing, making THEM the choir, learning our roles and pitch etc. It is karaoke, but done with roughly 2500 people – an interactive experience that transcends words and proves to be something that has to be seen to be believed. It was highlighted and advertised as being culminated with a performance of McLachlan’s “Angel” which she came out and performed with the entirety of Massey Hall backing her as the choir, no less than three times and was a near out-of-body experience being a part of that shared experience.

GOING GLOBAL: SCALING CULTURE WITH RUSSELL PETERS – JUSTIN WALDMAN

It was amazing catching Going Global: Scaling Culture with Russell Peters, where the funnyman talked about anything and everything, including a live roast (at the behest of the person asking for it). Nothing was off topic for Russell as he laid into what it meant to be a ‘Canadian Comedian’ despite the fact that he left Canada and moved to the US over a decade ago. Meanwhile others like Seth Rogen, Mike Myers, and Jim Carrey don’t get referred to as the “Canadian Comedian”, yet he somehow still gets that moniker. He was quick to make quips back at moderator and interviewer – Mark Strong – who grew-up with Peters and have been professional friends for some time.

Peters talked about one of his mentors being Larry Horowitz, as he stated “when I started doing Comedy in ’89, Larry Horowitz was who I looked up to, he would do the same set every week but really delivered it. He taught me how to polish and sell and I needed to make that my blueprint”. He then talked about the evolving scene and how he doesn’t particularly trust Comedians and doesn’t consider them friends – and especially not people in LA with the quip of “I don’t consider any of the LA people, my friends. Anyone I would trust is in New York. I’d call people here but they’re broke”. Watching the conversation was more like being a “fly on the wall” as two friends chat intimately.

FROM VISION TO PHENOMENON: INSIDE KPOP DEMON HUNTERS – Justin Waldman

We were lucky enough to attend a very earnest conversation with Academy Award winner Maggie Kang, moderated and conducted by Tim Chan about KPop Demon Hunters, its global success, its cultural signifance, and how Sheridan College (Kang is an alumni) played a critical part of it all.

Kang herself was taken back by how well and quickly KPop Demon Hunters resonated with audiences, when asked how early on she knew then movie would be a hit. She said, “It was kind of soon as soon as the Movie dropped, as so much content was being made”. “If an audience finds it we could be okay. And they found it very fast!”.  

The conversation then centered around Sheridan College, and if her parents had a different path for her. She said candidly, “I’m the second child of two. My sister got it a lot [specifically referring to the notion that she should’ve done something parent-approved]. With me, they knew early on I had an artistic ability. Thankfully, my dad is a huge cinephile, one of the first members of Cinematheque Toronto”.

This continued into how her parents, specifically her dad, helped shape her and lead her down the career path she has taken. “My dad introduced me to Animation. After I graduated Sheridan, I was scouted by Dreamworks and two months later I was on a plane to LA and have been there since. I got into animation because I like storytelling. It was a way for me to become a Filmmaker”.

Further tidbits were shared about Dreamworks as well, including a “Shrek Test” which is their version of a stress test. It was shortly after Shrek 2 came out, and she was tasked with creating a fun and creative way to get Shrek and Donkey out of a situation as her interview.

The conversation then pivoted back to KPop Demon Hunters, and Kang was asked if we’d ever hear any of the unreleased songs, which she quickly shut-down, as we learned once the songs are killed, they’re killed. The conversation ended with Mayor Olivia Chow coming out and presenting Kang with the Key to the City (one of the highest honours a Torontonian can receive). met with great surprise by Kang!

I LOVE BOOSTERS – Justin Waldman

If you’ve seen Boots Riley’s output of Tlevision Series and Movies, I’m a Virgo and Sorry to Bother You, then you know what kind of surrealist anti-capitalist trip he’s going to take you on with his newest outing, I Love Boosters. It is flashy, stylized, and draped in colour pops that only Riley knows how to pull off so effortlessly

He then decides to take you into a whole other dimension and flip everything on its head. I Love Boosters, premiering at Departure Festival + Conference, is unlike anything we’ve seen before. It combines multiple genres and styles of film making across the board to create an over-the-top, incredible masterwork that is surely going to be divisive but leave a lasting impression that reminds you why Riley is the genius he rightfully carries himself as.

DEPARTURE HONOURS – Mr. Will and Angela McLean

More on the Awards Gala which took place at Koerner Hall May 7, 2026 here.

Some more Highlights with key moments from this year’s Departure Festival + Conference:

Learn more here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Justin Waldman/Genevieve Walker/Angela McLean)

With a remarkable career spanning over six decades, Sir Elton John has received almost every accolade imaginable, being an EGOT. He added to his list of accolades last night in Toronto as he received the Glenn Gould Prize at the 15th edition of the gala, held at Great Canadian Casino Resort.

The Glenn Gould Prize is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious international cultural honours. Established in 1987, it awards a living individual of any nationality or creative discipline whose lifetime body of work has profoundly enriched the human condition and reflects the innovative spirit of legendary Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. The Prize includes a CDN $100,000 award for the Laureate. In keeping with the Prize’s deep commitment to mentorship, the Laureate also personally selects a young artist to receive the CDN $25,000 Glenn Gould Protégé Prize.

At the commencement of the Gala, John after being seated with longtime partner David Furnish, was seen in an introduction video explaining the profound influence pianist Glenn Gould had on him musically. The evening was capped-off with John on stage with a group of specially-curated Canadian artists paying tribute to him throughout the night for a rendition of “Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road”.

Canadian mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo was hand-selected by John to receive the  Glenn Gould Protégé Prize as well.

The Glenn Gould Foundation which focuses on fostering innovation with education access and mental health resources, received at $25,000 donation from the Great Canadian Casino Resort, prior to the Gala.

In attendance for the Gala were:

Eric McCormack
Diana Krall
Sarah McLachlan
The Beaches
Ron Sexsmith
Jeremy Dutcher
LOONY
Emily D’Angelo
Ryan Wang
Noah Parets
Saya Gray
The Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell

Some highlights from the Red Carpet:

Learn more about the Glenn Gould Foundation here.

(Photo/viideo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 just edges out some stiff competition in its second week to retain top spot at the Box Office. Timed perfectly for a second weekend on Mother’s Day, it takes $41 million from 4,200 theatres for 20th Century Studios, taking it to $142 million domestically already.

MORTAL KOMBAT II debuts with set to make $38.5 million from 3,503 theatres for Warner Bros. It gets a 65% on the Tomatometer and by comparison, its predecessor opened with $21 million in 2021, making it the most commercially and critically successful live-action film in the franchise to date.

Third is MICHAEL with an impressive $36.5 million in its third weekend out, taking it to $239 million.

In fourth is THE SHEEP DETECTIVES with $14.9 million from 3,457 theatres for Amazon MGM Studios, garnering an impressive 93% on the Tomatometer.

Rounding things out is BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) with $8 million for Paramount Pictures. The Concert film gets 93% on the Tomatometer.

Prime Video Canada has partnered with local hotspot Susie’s Rise and Dine on a limited-time only milkshake to celebrate the highly anticipated release of Off Campus, coming to Prime Video on Wednesday, May 13 2026.

Inspired by the iconic diner hangouts at Malone’s, the exclusive Off Campus Milkshake is made with cereal-infused milk, topped with whipped cream and cereal pieces, and available in-store only from Wednesday, May 13 to Sunday, May 17, 2026.

If you do stop by, share the experience by tagging:

@primevideoca

@susiestoronto

Off Campus is just the beginning of an exciting summer of YA content on Prime Video, with Every Year After and Elle also on the horizon. Stay tuned for more to come!

Get to know our hero of Eternia in a new featurette about the iconic character, He-Man. Masters of the Universe from Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Studios, based on the iconic franchise, will be released theatrically on June 5, 2026.

Watch: “Who is He-Man?” Featurette:

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is a new, live-action adventure movie based on Mattel’s classic 80’s toy brand.

He-Man has existed across cartoons, toys, comics, and films, making it a shared reference point for multi-generational fans.

The film has a universally appealing story focusing on heroic transformation, it is about finding the power within.

The film delivers heart-pounding action, spectacle, and epic visual effects.

STARRING: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin,

Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, Featuring Kristen Wiig as the voice of “Roboto”

with Jared Leto and Idris Elba

DIRECTOR: Travis Knight

SCREENPLAY: Chris Butler and Aaron Nee & Adam Nee & Dave Callaham

STORY: Aaron Nee & Adam Nee and Alex Litvak & Michael Finch

BASED ON: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE by MATTEL

PRODUCED BY: Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, DeVon Franklin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Ynon Kreiz, Bill Bannerman, David Bloomfield

GENRE: Sci-fi Action Adventure

RUNTIME: 132 minutes

In MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.

Kesha serves “ORIGAMI!” today, her latest track commemorating the beginning of a widely celebrated and anticipated new freedom era, a “celebration of survival, liberation and radical joy.”

Doused in fun double-entendres, the sexcapade anthem comes ahead of THE FREEDOM TOUR, a 25-date North American headline run starting May 23. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour will feature special guests CHROMEO on all dates, plus Sizzy Rocket, MEEK and Erika Jayne on select dates. In addition to her headline run, Kesha will be performing at All Thing Go Festival in Toronto On June 6 and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee on June 14, 2026.

For more information, go to: http://www.keshaofficial.com

Adding to an already massive summer, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has officially unveiled details for its iconic 2026 SuperJam, this year helmed by Kesha and titled KESHA PRESENTS: SUPERJÂM ESOTERÍCA: THE ALCHEMY OF POP. Set for Saturday, June 13 in This Tent, the once-in-a-lifetime collaborative performance will feature Kesha joined by an eclectic lineup of special guests including Margo Price, Blondshell, Chromeo, Del Water Gap, Grouplove, Mountain Grass Unit, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Wyatt Flores, and more surprise guests to be announced. Limited tickets on-sale now exclusively via Bonnaroo.com.

“ORIGAMI!” is a celebration of sex,” KESHA shares “wherever and with whoever you choose to have it with! It’s about embracing freedom and self-love that we all deserve.”

Following the raw, rebellious energy of last year’s Tits Out Tour, global pop icon Kesha will return later this month with her most powerful live experience yet. Speaking on The Freedom Tour, the GRAMMY® nominated artist exclaims, “this summer we are reclaiming our bodies, our voices, and our joy. We have survived. Now we get to be free. Let’s be free together. I want to know what freedom feels like, with all of you”

More than a concert, The Freedom Tour is a declaration. After years of transformation, healing, and creative rebirth, Kesha is stepping into a new era—one defined by radical self-expression, spiritual resilience, and rebellious joy. The Freedom Tour will bring fans into a high-voltage world where glitter meets grit, pop anthems meet spiritual awakening, and survival becomes a celebration.

“I’ve lived through the fire,” says Kesha. “This tour is about what comes after. Freedom isn’t just leaving something behind—it’s discovering that what you have lived through has made you magnificently who you are”

Known for turning her live shows into ecstatic communal rituals, Kesha promises a spectacle that blends massive pop production with intimate moments of truth. Expect anthems, surreal visuals, cathartic sing-alongs, and the kind of emotional release that transforms arenas into spiritual safe places.

For a generation that has danced through heartbreak, fought for identity, and chosen joy, The Freedom Tour is a movement. Kesha has long been an advocate and voice for the outsiders, misfits, and survivors. With The Freedom Tour, she embraces it all—creating a space where fans can scream, cry, heal, and celebrate together.

Over her career, Kesha has earned 10 top 10 singles, billions of streams, two #1 albums, four #1 songs on top 40 radio and nearly 40 million followers across social media. Unapologetic and unwavering in her beliefs and message of love and unity, Kesha is a refreshing beacon of strength and self-love for survivors all around the world. Garnering a fierce and loving diverse and socially engaged audience who passionately believe in the messages behind her music, Kesha continues to sell out shows across the world, while critics continue to champion her music. A staunch advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and animal welfare through various organizations since the start of her career, Kesha remains one of the truest and most authentic artists around today, a true testament to her staying power and ability to lead with love and inclusion, while bringing the party everywhere she goes.

In 2025, she released “.” (Period), which marked her first new album as an independent artist, and was met by worldwide critical praise. Recent singles from this new era include “BOY CRAZY. (Ft. Jade),” “ATTENTION! (Ft. Slayyyter & Rose Gray)” and “JOYRIDE” all released via Kesha Records, where she plans to release more music later this year as an independent artist and master of her own creative endeavors.

“ORIGAMI!” is out everywhere now.

THE FREEDOM TOUR 2026 DATES:

Sat May 23 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre †

Sun May 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum †

Wed May 27 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord †

Fri May 29 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena †

Sat May 30 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre †

Mon Jun 1 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre †

Wed Jun 3 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater †

Fri Jun 5 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre †
Sat June 6 – Toronto, ON – All Things Go Festival *

Mon Jun 8 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater †

Wed Jun 10 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek †
Sat Jun 13 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo SuperJam: Kesha Presents: Superjâm Esoteríca – The Alchemy of Pop *

Sun June 14 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Festival *

Fri Jul 3 – Leeds, UK – Roundhay Park #

Sun Jul 5 – Margate, UK – Dreamland Festival *

Tue Jul 7 – Cork, IE – Live at the Marquee ^

Fri Jul 10 – London, UK – BST Hyde Park #

Wed Jul 15 – Quebec, QC – Festival d’Été de Québec *

Mon Aug 3 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater ‡

Wed Aug 5 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP ‡

Fri Aug 7 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion ‡

Sun Aug 9 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater ‡

Wed Aug 12 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater ‡

Fri Aug 14 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live ‡

Sat Aug 15 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium ‡

Tue Aug 18 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Albany Med Health System at SPAC §

Wed Aug 19 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center §

Fri Aug 21 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center §

Sat Aug 22 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena ^ §

Tue Aug 25 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake §

Wed Aug 26 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater §

Sat Aug 29 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre §

Sun Aug 30 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center §

† Chromeo & Sizzy Rocket Supporting

‡ Chromeo & MEEK Supporting

§ Chromeo & Erika Jayne Supporting

^ without Chromeo

# performance with Pitbull

• Festival Appearance

Zuffa Boxing returns with a highly anticipated lightweight rematch between Edwin De Los Santos and Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela on Sunday, June 28, which headlines an eight-fight event from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The three-fight main card will stream live at 9pm ET/6pm PT, exclusively on Paramount+.

Tickets for ZUFFA BOXING 08: DE LOS SANTOS VS. VALENZUELA 2 at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will go on sale Friday, May 22 at 1pm ET/10am PT via Ticketmaster.com. An exclusive presale will begin Thursday, May 21 at 1pm ET/10am PT. Learn more about pre-sale opportunities at zuffaboxing.com/register.

The main event features Dominican southpaw De Los Santos (17-2, 15 KOs) against the Mexican-born Valenzuela (15-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round rematch of their memorable 2022 Fight of the Year contender. In their first meeting, De Los Santos stepped in on one day’s notice and earned a sensational TKO victory over Valenzuela, who was a heavy favorite. The fight was nonstop action from start to finish, with the southpaws trading knockdowns in the second round. De Los Santos scored another knockdown in the third, securing the KO after a furious follow-up wobbled Valenzuela.

In the co-main event, Omar Trinidad (20-0-2, 14 KOs) of Los Angeles takes on former world titlist Jerwin Ancajas (38-4-2, 25 KOs) of the Philippines in a 10-round featherweight scrap. Following a dominating Zuffa Boxing debut against Max Ornelas, the 30-year-old Trinidad will face the most experienced opponent of his career in Ancajas, who reigned as super flyweight champion for more than five years.

Opening the main card on Paramount+, Sacramento’s “Sugar” Cain Sandoval (17-1, 15 KOs) will take on Southern California standout Brandun Lee (30-0, 23 KOs) in a 10-round fight. The 23-year-old Sandoval looks to bounce back following his first career loss against Julian Rodriguez earlier this year in the inaugural Zuffa Boxing event.

Fans can stream the full eight-fight Zuffa Boxing card with a Paramount+ subscription at no additional cost in Canada, the U.S., Latin America and Brazil. The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland.

Additional information on the event will be announced in the coming weeks.

Disney, magna studios and Sony Music Vision have today announced a highly anticipated documentary following the legendary British band, Oasis. Presented by Disney+, the film will open in select IMAX® and cinemas worldwide for a limited theatrical engagement beginning September 11, 2026 before streaming exclusively on Disney+ in Canada.

The currently untitled Oasis Documentary film is created by the BAFTA and Oscar-nominated writer, producer, and director Steven Knight (“Peaky Blinders”, “A Thousand Blows”) and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace (“Shut Up and Play the Hits”, “Meet Me in the Bathroom”).

The feature documentary charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour Oasis Live ’25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time. The film is an unapologetically uplifting account of arguably the biggest musical event of 2025, capturing the experience and emotions of the band and their fans across the world. The unique perspective includes rehearsal, backstage and onstage access as well as the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in over 25 years. Alongside the band’s sold-out world tour, the film also explores the profound emotional impact of this phenomenal global cultural moment and what their music means to audiences and generations worldwide.

Steven Knight commented: “I genuinely cannot wait for the world to see this film. I believe it captures the spirit and emotion of a global cultural moment and does justice to the wit and genius of two exceptional people. I wanted to tell the story of the brothers and the band, but just as important, the story of the fans whose lives the music has touched and sometimes changed forever. It is also the story of how music and songwriting can unite generations, cultures, countries and in a time of spite and division, give us all some reason to hope.”

“Opportunities like this are incredibly rare,” said Eric Schrier, President of Direct-to-Consumer International Originals, Strategic Programming, and Emerging Media. “The film is an intimate story of reconciliation, the power of music, and Oasis, one of the most successful and influential acts of all time. It’s a privilege to bring this extraordinary film to the big screen and to Disney+ subscribers around the world.”

Featuring unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage, the film is a magna studios production, presented by Sony Music Vision in association with Sony Music Entertainment UK. Producers are Sam Bridger (“Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now”, “Meet Me in the Bathroom”) and Guy Heeley (“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”). Executive producers include Kate Shepherd, Marisa Clifford, Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, Isabel Davis and Tim O’Shea, with Oscar winning sound mixers James Mather (“Top Gun: Maverick”, “Belfast”) and Tarn Willers (“The Zone of Interest”) along with cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos (“Belfast”, “Beetle Juice Beetle Juice”) leading the creative technical team.

Further details, including cinema listings, will be announced soon. The film opens at select IMAX® and theatres worldwide for an exclusive theatrical engagement presented by Disney+ on September 11, and will stream exclusively on Disney+ in Canada later this year.

Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban has unveiled his breathtaking new album CINEMATIC, out now via Reprise Records. A tribute to the grand and gorgeous world of the silver screen, the 10-track album CINEMATIC is both nostalgic and newly inspired—a transportive listening experience that honors the scores and songs that defined generations while reminding us why we fell in love with them in the first place.

“Bringing these songs to life was an incredibly meaningful experience for me,” said Josh Groban. “Each one represents a moment in film that has resonated across generations, and I approached them with a deep respect for their original impact. At the same time, I wanted to find new emotional colors within them and share that sense of discovery with listeners, and I hope people connect with it and enjoy the journey as much as I did making it.”

Produced by Greg Wells (Wicked, The Greatest Showman, Dua Lipa, Adele, Taylor Swift) and recorded in both Los Angeles and London, the album features globally revered songs from such movie classics as The Godfather, Casablanca, The Lion King, Stand By Me, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and more. Standout moments include a moving rendition of “Stand By Me,” Josh’s soaring interpretation of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, and a sweeping version of “As Time Goes By” from Casablanca. Additional highlights include a powerful new rendition of “Skyfall” from the iconic James Bond film of the same name, a Sicilian-language rendition of “Brucia La Terra” from The Godfather, a stirring duet of “Unchained Melody” with friend and touring mate Jennifer Hudson, and a heartwarming rendition of “Moon River” featuring Josh’s father, Jack Groban, on trumpet.

Earlier this week, Josh received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking another milestone in his celebrated career. Next week, Josh will make a series of television appearances, including a performance of “Skyfall” on Good Morning America on Monday, May 11, a guest appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday, May 12, and a performance of “Stand By Me” on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday, May 14. His Q with Tom Power interview is out today – listen here. Josh has also recently appeared on major Canadian television programs including En Direct l’Univers, etalk, Breakfast Television, and The Social.

Last month, Groban completed his GEMS World Tour, delivering captivating performances to audiences in Hawaii, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. In June, Josh will head back out on the road for a North America tour with special guest Jennifer Hudson, including stops at TD Garden in Boston on June 6, Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 12, and Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 16. Additionally, Groban will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace this fall for GEMS The Las Vegas Residency. See a full tour routing included below. For tickets and more information, visit joshgroban.com.

In March, Groban’s Find Your Light Foundation (FYLF) announced that in its most recent grant cycle it awarded over $1.5M to 257 nonprofit organizations in 40 states, which helps ensure access to high quality arts education for over 600,000 K-12 youth. Since its inception 20 years ago, they’ve donated over $7.5M to over 500 arts education organizations around the U.S.

Tracklist

1. As Time Goes By (Casablanca)
2. Skyfall (James Bond’s Skyfall)
3. Brucia La Terra (The Godfather)
4. Can You Feel The Love Tonight (The Lion King) featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
5. When You Wish Upon A Star (Pinocchio)
6. Unchained Melody (Ghost) with Jennifer Hudson
7. Remember Me (Coco)
8. Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) featuring Jack Groban
9. Against All Odds (Against All Odds)
10. Stand By Me (Stand By Me)

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR W/SPECIAL GUEST JENNIFER HUDSON

June 2 – Montreal, QC – Place Bell

June 4 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

June 6 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

June 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena

June 10 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center

June 12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

June 16 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

June 17 – Atlanta, GA – Gas South Arena

June 19 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena

June 20 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

June 24 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

June 25 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

June 27 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena

June 28 – St Paul, MN – Grand Casino Arena

July 1 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

July 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center

Josh Groban: GEMS The Las Vegas Residency

October 2 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

October 3 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

October 7 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

October 9 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

October 10 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace