All episodes of Pixar Animation Studios’ original series “Win or Lose” are now streaming on Disney+. The final trailer is now out:

Also streaming today is the behind-the-scenes documentary film “Meet the Pickles: The Making of Win or Lose,” which tracks the development and creation of the original series from Pixar.

“Win or Lose” follows the intertwined stories of eight different characters as they each prepare for their big championship softball game. The series reveals what it actually feels like to be in the shoes of each character—the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire—with incredibly funny, very emotional and uniquely animated perspectives. Directed and written by Carrie Hobson and Michael Yates, and produced by David Lally, “Win or Lose” features music by composer Ramin Djawadi and original songs by CAMPFIRE and Djawadi.

WE THE NORTH: From Prehistoric to Historic explores the legacy of the Toronto Raptors and the cultural significance of their unforgettable 2019 NBA Championship. Told through archival footage and iconic Raptors alumni, plus those most closely attached to their story, this is a riveting Documentary told in a concise 75 minute runtime.

Surprising at a special Toronto Screening of the Vinay Virmani-produced film directed by Sami Khan, were Executive Producer Simu Liu and NBA Champion Kyle Lowry.

Some highlights from the evening:

WE THE NORTH: From Prehistoric to Historic streams in Canada on Crave March 13, 2025.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

To celebrate the Canadian hockey spirit, LEGO Canada and Prime Monday Night Hockey are unveiling an interactive hockey mural dubbed the “Hockey Wall” at Toronto’s Union Station ahead of the March 17, 2025 match-up between the visiting Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The mural will be at the forefront of the activation space along with several multi-platform experiences which will be FREE to the public.

On game day, from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET fans will be invited to engage with several elements of the activation, including building parts of the LEGO® mural, photo opportunities with one-of-a-kind LEGO models, discovering LEGO products, as well as scannable QR codes that connect to a custom LEGO brand store experience. Be a part of a collaborative masterpiece and build a share of the 41,472 LEGO bricks that will make up the mural!

Date: Monday, March 17, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET

Location: Union Station, Go Bay Concourse, Next to Scotiabank Arena

Admission: FREE

About The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well”. Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide.

For more information: www.LEGO.com

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports, including Prime Monday Night Hockey – also Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Fallout, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and Roadhouse; licensed fan favourites Vampire Diaries and Degrassi; exclusive entertainment such as Prime Monday Night Hockey, ONE Championship; and programming from channels such as Sportsnet, Paramount+, Crave, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, STACKTV, a multi-channel service featuring 16 top-tier networks (Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Lifetime, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD), via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.primevideo.com

Hot Docs announced today the first slate of films to screen as part of its highly anticipated Special Presentations program at the 2025 Festival, running April 24 to May 4, 2025 in Toronto. The Special Presentations program, which features high-profile subjects, award-winning films and filmmakers, and masterful perspectives on current events and pressing issues, will screen in cinemas across downtown Toronto during the Festival.

Making its world premiere at Hot Docs Festival 2025 is The Nest, a deeply personal exploration of memory, identity, and intergenerational storytelling by co-directors Chase Joynt and Julietta Singh. International premieres include Deaf President Now!, a powerful chronicle of the landmark student protest that transformed accessibility rights in the US; and Life After, in which celebrated filmmaker Reid Davenport investigates the troubling implications of assisted suicide laws for disabled people.

Making their Canadian premieres are Antidote, a gripping real-life thriller following investigative journalist Christo Grozev and activist Vladimir Kara-Murza as they challenge Russia’s political machine; Apocalypse in the Tropics, Petra Costa’s timely and incisive look at the rise of religious fundamentalism in Brazil; Coexistence, My Ass!, where comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi boldly navigates the Israel-Palestine conflict with razor-sharp wit; Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, an intimate portrait of the trailblazing Deaf actor; and Saints and Warriors, which captures the fierce competition and deep community spirit of the All Native Basketball Tournament in British Columbia. These films, and many more, will be presented as part of Hot Docs Festival 2025.

The full selection of films to screen at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2025 will be announced at a press conference on March 25. Ticket packages are now on sale online. Ticket package redemption and single ticket sales for Hot Docs members are available starting March 25. Single ticket sales open to the public on April 1.  

Descriptions for films in the Special Presentations program appear below. In many cases, filmmakers will be in attendance for post-screening discussions. For more information on the program visit http://go.pardot.com/e/463832/ot-docs-festival-announcements/lcd6y/773667820/h/bcPFH0Dzg_lRW-Nv-XhjxMMqYl_dAHxxXsu_im1L5U8.

Film stills of Special Presentation titles are available at http://go.pardot.com/e/463832/y3p8zknz/lcd72/773667820/h/bcPFH0Dzg_lRW-Nv-XhjxMMqYl_dAHxxXsu_im1L5U8.

ANTIDOTE
D: James Jones | P: James Jones | United Kingdom | 2024 | 90 min | Canadian Premiere
How does it feel to be on Putin’s most-wanted list? Christo Grozev, an investigative journalist and co-founder of Bellingcat, is on the run, while Vladimir Kara-Murza, a political activist, stands trial for treason. A riveting doc-thriller about those resisting and confronting the blood-chilling Russian regime.

APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS
D: Petra Costa | P: Petra Costa, Alessandra Orofino | Brazil, USA, Denmark | 2024 | 110 min | Canadian Premiere
In Oscar-nominated filmmaker Petra Costa’s latest excursion into the state of democracy she turns her attention to Brazil’s most prominent televangelist, Silas Malafaia, delving into the rise of religious fundamentalism in politics and its close ties to the far-right nationalist movement.

COEXISTENCE, MY ASS!
D: Amber Fares | P: Rachel Leah Jones, Amber Fares, Valérie Montmartin | USA, France | 2025 | 95 min | Canadian Premiere
Mixing the personal with the political, comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi boldly confronts the Israel-Palestine conflict in her one-woman show. Skillfully navigating massive social and political divides with wit and humour, she challenges audiences with hard truths that are no laughing matter.

DEAF PRESIDENT NOW!
D: Nyle DiMarco, Davis Guggenheim | P: Nyle DiMarco, Davis Guggenheim, Amanda Rohlke, Jonathan King, Michael Harte | USA | 2024 | 100 min | International Premiere
When Gallaudet University’s board selected a hearing president over two deaf candidates in 1988, the almost entirely Deaf and hard-of-hearing student body pushed back, sparking a revolution that influenced the future of disability rights.

LIFE AFTER
D: Reid Davenport | P: Colleen Cassingham | USA | 2025 | 99 min | International Premiere
Disability cinema auteur Reid Davenport takes on assisted suicide, exploring how a practice intended to empower end-of-life decision-making has exposed the long-standing devaluation of disabled life.

MARLEE MATLIN: NOT ALONE ANYMORE
D: Shoshannah Stern | P: Robyn Kopp, Justine Nagan, Bonni Cohen, Shoshannah Stern | USA | 2025 | 97 min | Canadian Premiere
Pioneering Deaf performer Marlee Matlin candidly opens up about her life and career. Her meteoric and tumultuous rise to fame with her Oscar-winning performance in Children of a Lesser God is just one chapter of an iconic legacy that continues to resonate.

THE NEST
D: Chase Joynt, Julietta Singh | P: Alicia Smith, Justine Pimlott | Canada, | 2025 | 89 min | World Premiere
At the end of her mother’s life, director Julietta Singh returns to her childhood home, where centuries of forgotten matriarchs emerge to reveal stories of resistance and resilience. Indigenous, Deaf, Japanese and South Asian histories intertwine, buried in a house full of secrets.

SAINTS AND WARRIORS
D: Patrick Shannon | P: Michael Grand | Canada | 2024 | 97 min | Canadian Premiere
For over sixty years, teams have gathered on the Pacific west coast for the All Native Basketball Tournament. As the defending champions, the Skidegate Saints, battle to keep their title, it’s clear the event has become a symbol of resilience, community and culture.

Hot Docs (www.hotdocs.ca), North America’s leading documentary festival, conference and market, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing and celebrating the art of documentary and to creating production opportunities for documentary filmmakers. Hot Docs will present its 32nd annual edition from April 24 to May 4, 2025, in cinemas across Toronto. Hot Docs will also mount a dynamic series of knowledge sessions, networking opportunities and market programs for documentary practitioners and industry delegates, including the renowned Hot Docs Deal Maker and Works-in-Progress screenings. Year-round, Hot Docs supports the Canadian and international industry with professional development programs and a multi-million-dollar film fund portfolio, and fosters education through documentaries with its popular free program Docs For Schools. Hot Docs owns and programs the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, a century-old landmark located in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood and the world’s first and largest documentary cinema.

Starting Tuesday, March 25, Festival ticket package holders, including Doc Soup subscribers, can redeem their ticket packages, and Hot Docs Members can purchase single tickets. Starting Tuesday, April 1, single tickets will be available to the public. Tickets and ticket packages can be purchased and/or redeemed online at www.hotdocs.ca or in person at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Box Office, located at 506 Bloor Street West (hours vary daily in accordance with cinema screenings). Single tickets are $20 to regular Festival screenings and $23 to Special Presentations screenings ($18-$20 members). Special events vary in price. A Festival 12-Pack is $209 and a Festival 20-Pack is $299. Hot Docs offers free tickets for all screenings before 4:00 p.m. to seniors and students with valid photo I.D., available online the day of the screening, subject to availability.

Hot Docs is proud to include Rogers as its Founding Partner; Netflix as its Presenting Partner; and Telefilm Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the Canada Media Fund as its Major Supporters. Full list of sponsors and partners: http://go.pardot.com/e/463832/about-partners/lcd65/773667820/h/bcPFH0Dzg_lRW-Nv-XhjxMMqYl_dAHxxXsu_im1L5U8

Today, Disney+ revealed the trailer and key art for the upcoming documentary “Pets,” premiering April 11, 2025 on National Pet Day. From Disney Branded Television, Imagine Documentaries, and directed by Bryce Dallas Howard (“The Mandalorian”), “Pets” explores the extraordinary relationship that exists between animals and their people, all around the world. The documentary invites viewers on an uplifting journey that showcases the universal love transcending species, filled with moments of laughter, tenderness, and genuine emotion.

Following her documentary “Dads” in 2019, Howard explores another topic that is very close to her heart. Marking this as her second documentary feature, she perfectly curates her own love and interest in animals to relate to any viewer, no matter what their own relationship with the pets in their life is like.

“Directing a documentary about the relationship between pets and their people has been a dream for years. There’s something about these wordless intuitive bonds, full of mischief and love, that feel like magic. And pet videos? They tap into such pure innocence and happiness, the kind of laughter that catches you off guard and reminds you why we love them so much,” said Bryce Dallas Howard. “Working with the incredible teams at Imagine Documentaries and Disney Branded Television was an absolute gift, and my hope is that audiences feel the same joy watching this film that we did while making it.”

Humorous and heartfelt, the film profiles a diverse cast of characters from every-day pet guardians to dedicated animal rescuers and beyond, highlighting the uniquely vital connections they share with their dogs, cats, pigs, goats and even birds of prey. With a mix of inspirational stories, archival footage, viral videos, and engaging interviews, “Pets” takes us on a hilarious and poignant journey that celebrates love, loss, and licks along the way.

The original film from Disney Branded Television is produced by Imagine Documentaries who recently produced the EMMY® Award-winning documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man” and the inspirational Disney+ docuseries “Harlem Ice.” The film is produced by Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Meredith Kaulfers, Bryce Dallas Howard and Elisabeth Jamison. Executive Producers are Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.

Nova Scotia’s infamous “Death Coast” is the most treacherous stretch of the North Atlantic, with a staggering estimate of 25,000 shipwrecks—the highest concentration in North and South America. THE DEATH COAST (8×60) is a gripping new Canadian docuseries following Cape Breton’s Captain Jeff MacKinnon, a third-generation shipwreck salvager, and his elite team of ex-FBI, military, and police divers who risk everything to uncover lost artifacts and hidden treasure beneath the rough waters of the North Atlantic. The series premieres on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET on USA Network, with new episodes streaming next day on Crave, beginning Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

With access to 5,000 recorded wrecks in the Marine Heritage Database, in the premiere episode, Jeff and his team set their sights on Le Chameau, an 18th-century French cargo ship rumored to have sunk with a fortune in rare coins. Armed with a 300-year-old map, they race against time—and the ocean’s unforgiving elements—to uncover its long-lost treasure before another storm buries it forever.

Captain Jeff MacKinnon is a third-generation shipwreck recoverist and owns the only license to dive on thousands of shipwrecks which now rest on the seafloor of Cape Breton’s perilous coast. At 14, Jeff started working with his father, Robert Mackinnon, one of the most famed and successful shipwreck salvagers on the Atlantic coast. Robert has discovered several of Cape Breton’s most profitable treasure shipwrecks and recovered from them coins as valuable as $200,000 USD each, as well as artifacts which can be seen in museums across the world. Jeff joined his father’s team and assisted him in the lab, conserving recovered artifacts and working with the foremost expert archeologists, geologists, and survey technicians in the field. During this time, Jeff learned his father’s methods of recovery and developed his own highly specialized technique of preserving artifacts, which lead to the formation of his own salvaging team.

All artifacts recovered during the filming of THE DEATH COAST are returned to the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Special Places Protection.

THE DEATH COAST is produced by Forté Entertainment with Andrea Gabourie and Mitch Gabourie serving as Executive Producers. Showrunner/Executive Producer is Pete DeLasho. THE DEATH COAST is produced in association with The HISTORY Channel™, Executive Producer for The HISTORY Channel is Max Micallef. US Sales Agents are Sugar23 (Michael Sugar, David Hillman, Bobby Saloman) and Picture Farm (Ben Freedman, Matt Goldman, Dion Sapp). For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Heather Williamson is Senior Development Executive, Original Programming; Kelsey-Ann Maria is Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice President, Content Development & Programming, as well as Executive Producer; and Stewart Johnston is Senior Vice-President, Content & Sales, Bell Media.

THE DEATH COAST is produced with the assistance of the Government of Nova Scotia through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund and the Screen Nova Scotia Content Creator Fund, with the assistance of the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit and with the assistance of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.

ABOUT FORTÉ ENTERTAINMENT

FORTÉ Entertainment is an International Emmy Award-winning production company, led by executive producers Andrea Gabourie and Mitch Gabourie. Renowned for their commitment to innovative, thoughtful storytelling, FORTÉ produces top-rated content across documentary, lifestyle, scripted, and children’s programming. With over a decade of captivating global audiences, FORTÉ is proud to have produced internationally acclaimed series including HELLO GOODBYE, THE QUEST, SNAPSHOTS, and HOW I GOT HERE. Collaborating with leading networks and streaming platforms—including Disney+, Netflix, AppleTV, Prime Video, History Channel, A&E, CBC, DISCOVERY and Magnolia—FORTÉ continues to deliver inspiring and engaging formats to the global market, solidifying its reputation as one of Canada’s foremost producers of high-quality entertainment.

MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, is delighted to announce that Christopher Andrews’s award-winning directorial debut Bring Them Down will be available to stream exclusively on MUBI in Canada from March 28, 2025.

Winner of the Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) at the 2024 British Independent Film Awards, Christopher Andrews’s debut feature stars BAFTA-winner and Academy-Award® nominee Barry Keoghan (Bird, The Banshees of Inisherin, Saltburn), and Christopher Abbott (Poor Things and TV’s Girls) alongside Colm Meaney (The Problem with People, Layer Cake), Nora-Jane Noone (The Magdalene Sisters, Brooklyn) Paul Ready (A Gentleman in Moscow, Motherland) and Susan Lynch (Enduring Love, Waking Ned Davine).

Bring Them Down is the story of two feuding farming families in present-day rural Ireland. Michael (Christopher Abbott), the last son of a farming family, lives an isolated existence with his ailing father Ray. Haunted by a terrible accident in his past, Michael has isolated himself from the world and is dedicated to his prized flock. When the ongoing conflict with rival farmer Gary and his unpredictable son Jack (Barry Keoghan) stirs old tensions and grievances, it triggers a chain of events that take increasingly violent turns, leaving both families permanently altered.

The film received its World Premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and its UK Premiere at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival

BRING THEM DOWN WILL STREAM EXCLUSIVELY ON MUBI
IN CANADA FROM MARCH 28, 2025

As Canadians rally behind local businesses more than ever, Super Channel is doubling down on its roots with a bold new look. Starting today, the proudly Canadian company is unveiling a fresh logo featuring the iconic maple leaf and the tagline, “Canadian, Always.”

“Now is the time to support Canadian,” said Don McDonald, President & CEO, Super Channel. “This isn’t just a logo update—it’s a celebration of our Canadian identity and a love letter to our country, ‘the true North strong and free’. The maple leaf rebrand in the Super Channel logo is a symbol of our Canadian roots and our ongoing mission to deliver the best in local and international entertainment to audiences nationwide.”

This month, Super Channel Fuse is featuring 81% Canadian content; Super Channel Heart & Home has 65% Canadian content; and Super Channel Quest’s entire programming lineup – 100% – is Canadian content.

Proudly Canadian and independently owned and operated, Super Channel offers:

No Price Hikes, Just Hits – Delivering premium entertainment without a price increase in over 10 years!
A-List and Ad-Free Viewing, Eh? – Watch the best movies and series, all in one place, all ad-free.
Anytime, Anywhere Access – Enjoy an eclectic mix of content, including a growing collection of Canadian originals, on any device, anywhere in Canada.

About Super Channel Entertainment Network:

Super Channel offers viewers exceptional entertainment value, uncut and commercial-free, with four diverse channels – Super Channel Fuse, Heart & Home, Vault and Quest – plus, access to Super Channel On Demand where available by service provider. Super Channel is available via most cable providers across the country as well as streaming live and On Demand with Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV+ and Fubo, with Super Channel+ available to download and stream from anywhere in Canada. Super Channel offers two free ad-supported channels, Super Channel Uncovered and Super Channel Hearties, available on streaming platforms including Tubi, Plex, Xumo Play, LG and Roku. Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton based media company. For a list of service providers, please visit: superchannel.ca/subscribe or learn more at superchannelplus.ca.

TIFF’s Next Wave Film Festival — presented by Takis® and supported by the Ontario Arts Council and the City of Toronto — returns to Lightbox April 10–13, 2025, for a thrilling weekend of fresh, boundary-pushing films and special events. Dedicated to championing the next generation of filmmakers and cinephiles geared toward ages 14–24, this festival promises an unforgettable celebration of international emerging talent and bold storytelling. As part of TIFF 50 year-round celebrations, TIFF is thrilled to welcome back to Lightbox Emma Seligman, a Next Wave alumni, who will be on stage to introduce her films Shiva Baby and Bottoms, followed by a Q+A.

Now in its 14th edition, TIFF’s Next Wave Film Festival will kick-start the weekend with an all-ages party themed ‘Neon Revolt’ and the popular annual event Battle of the Scores, a rockin’ competition in which four up-and-coming bands compete for a grand prize by scoring the soundtrack to two silent short films: SKRRRT!! directed by Yvette Sin and MANVIR directed by Sumeet Sidhu. Programmed by youth, for youth, the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival offers free tickets to Official Selection screenings for anyone under 25 who also has TIFF’s Under-25 Free Pass or paid Under-25 Membership. Tickets for TIFF Members and Under-25 Free Pass holders go on sale on Wednesday, March 19, and to the public on Friday, March 21.

“TIFF’s Next Wave Film Festival reflects our mission to empower young creators and cultivate an exciting relationship with cinema for Toronto’s youth that we hope will last a lifetime,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “This is absolutely one of our favourite events of the year as we welcome both new and now-established directors who were themselves a part of this Festival not too long ago, including Emma Seligman. Emma’s journey is a testament to how TIFF has nurtured young creators, and the impact of our commitment to discovering new talent and launching the next generation of original storytellers.”

This year’s Official Selection features 10 titles and includes six debut films with themes that touch on coming-of-age, exploring new friendships, finding your place in the world, and self-expression through creativity and art. These films have been selected by the TIFF Next Wave Committee, which is made up of 12 teen film enthusiasts ranging in age from 15 to 18, many of whom are young creators and filmmakers from across the Greater Toronto Area. With the guidance of TIFF staff, this Committee is charged with planning major youth-oriented events year-round at TIFF Lightbox, including the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival. Tickets and film synopsis will be available on March 19.

“Vibrant, eclectic, and bursting with energy, this year’s Next Wave Film Festival promises an authentic and unexpected lineup of films and events that speak to the specific yet universal experiences of young people. With something for everyone, our selections highlight the rising creatives of our generation and the importance of using your voice to find community. The spirit of connection is intrinsic to Next Wave now more than ever, and we can’t wait ​for the festival as a place to spark conversation, discover new perspectives, and push the boundaries of what you thought cinema could be.” —2024–2025 TIFF Next Wave Committee

2025 TIFF Next Wave Film Festival Official Selection:
Brides dir. Nadia Fall, United Kingdom, 2025 – Canadian Premiere

The Dog Thief (El ladrón de perros) dir. Vinko Tomičić Salinas,
Bolivia/Chile/Mexico/France/Ecuador, 2024 – Toronto Premiere

Manas dir. Marianna Brennand, Brazil/Portugal, 2024 – Canadian Premiere

Pools dir. Sam Hayes, USA, 2024 – North American Premiere

Queens of Drama (Les reines du drame) dir. Alexis Langlois, France/Belgium, 2024 – Toronto Premiere

Rape Play dir. Gabriella Mykal, USA, 2023 – International Premiere

Seaside Serendipity (海辺へ行く道) dir. Satoko Yokohama, Japan, 2025 – North American Premiere

The Virgin of the Quarry Lake (La Virgen de la Tosquera) dir. Laura Casabe, Argentina/Spain/Mexico, 2025 – Canadian Premiere

We Were Dangerous dir. Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, New Zealand, 2024 – Toronto Premiere

Where the Wind Comes From dir. Amel Guellaty, Tunisia/France/Qatar, 2025 – Canadian Premiere

Next Wave Events
Opening Night: Battle of the Scores & After Party — April 11
Battle of the Scores, co-presented by Insomniac Film Festival, challenges four up-and-coming bands to score two silent short films — and the audience picks the winner. See the bands perform their music LIVE in-cinema. If you can’t make it, be sure to visit @TIFF_NET on Instagram starting April 3 to see the films, hear the scores, and cast a vote. Directly following Battle of the Scores is the official opening night all-ages party themed ‘Neon Revolt’ at TIFF Lightbox, with an underground-inspired, secret-club vibe and high-impact, and fun activations to ignite creativity and self-expression.

Special Screenings – April 10–13
Alongside the 10 Official Selection film screenings, audiences will have the opportunity to attend special events at TIFF Lightbox, notably Loved It: Chandler Levack on Fast Times at Ridgemont High (April 10 at 7:30pm), which will be introduced by Canadian filmmaker Levack (I Like Movies, TIFF ’22), and a special quote-along screening of Josie and the Pussycats (April 12 at 8pm) hosted by drag performer Miss Moço. There’s also a double-bill screening of Emma Seligman’s Shiva Baby and Bottoms (starting at 6:30pm on April 12) with the TIFF Next Wave alumni in attendance to present her films. First-feature director Sam Hayes and producer Jack Heston will be in attendance to present the North American Premiere of their film Pools followed by a Q+A. Gabriella Mykal will also be in attendance to present her debut film, Rape Play.

Young Creators Co-Lab – April 12 & 13
The Young Creators Co-Lab is a gathering space for young and emerging artists in the Toronto community to connect with their peers and industry professionals and hear about all things film. For more Young Creators Co-Lab programming information and to get tickets, visit tiff.net/nextwave starting March 19 for TIFF Members/Under-25 Pass holders and March 21 for the public.

This year’s lab sessions include Focus on Actors, new to the festival with a panel of actors sharing advice on how to navigate the industry and hone your craft as a young actor; Let’s Get Weird! with the New Toronto Bizarre, an interactive panel talk with seven members of the New Toronto Bizarre film movement about building community, DIY filmmaking techniques, and keeping cinema weird; Expanded Cinema with image artists Francisca Duran and Derek Jenkins for a conversation on the history of expanded cinema, the process of creating moving-image art, and exploring film’s possibilities outside of traditional spaces; and Coming-of-age Confrontations with directors Chandler Levack, Emma Seligman, and Sam Hayes, who will revisit the scenes that defined their characters’ turning points and break down their approaches to accurately and empathetically represent the experience of being young and navigating the world on your own terms. The Young Creators Co-Lab is presented by the City of Toronto.

Young Creators Showcase — April 13
Discover the next wave of Canadian filmmakers in this shorts programme created for youth, by youth. Celebrating boundary-pushing work by emerging filmmakers, the Young Creators Showcase focuses on themes of connection, identity, and finding community.

Young Creators Showcase Awards: Presented by Cineplex – April 13
All of the Young Creators Showcase films are eligible for awards for Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Writing, and Best Editing, presented by Cineplex in support of the next generation of Canadian filmmakers. The winners will be selected by a jury of film industry professionals and will be presented in-cinema as part of the Young Creators Showcase event.

The TIFF Under-25 Pass offers young people barrier-free access to year-round TIFF benefits, including discounts, free access to more than 300 Cinematheque screenings, special events, and access to one free ticket to all Official Selection screenings at the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival. For anyone under 25, be sure to sign up for free at tiff.net/join/under25.

Additional information is available at tiff.net/nextwave.

Streaming audiences around the world will finally get to experience the epic adventure, unforgettable music and cinematic visuals of Mufasa: The Lion King again and again as the film journeys to Disney+ on March 26, 2025.

Directed by Oscar®-winning director Barry Jenkins and featuring all-new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda – including the viral sensation, “I Always Wanted a Brother” – Mufasa: The Lion King became a sensation, earning over $700 million at the global box office and becoming one of the top 10 biggest global releases of 2024.

Critics and fans alike have praised Mufasa: The Lion King as a “dazzling musical” (Kevin Maher, The Times), and “visually stunning” (Pete Hammond, Deadline Hollywood). It comes to Disney+ – the exclusive streaming home of the film – and joins other titles from the iconic franchise including The Lion King (1994), The Lion King (2019), The Lion Guard, and the recently-released The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl concert special.

Now through March 30, new and returning customers can stream the biggest movies and series of the spring with Disney+ Standard With Ads for only $1.99/month for four months. To learn more or sign-up, visit www.disneyplus.com.

Film Synopsis
Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.