Two big announcements coming from Nikon Canada today with new releases, COOLPIX P1100 (right, above) with its Tele-photo capability and the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S (left, above) which is perfect for Digital Storytellers. We have some details what to expect.

COOLPIX P1100

Today Nikon Canada Inc. has announced the COOLPIX P1100, a compact digital camera that features an incredible 125x optical super-telephoto zoom, with creative features that help users to create amazing photos and videos from the most extreme distances.

The COOLPIX P1100 is a compact digital camera that offers further improvements in usability and connectivity. It covers a vast range of focal lengths beginning at the wide-angle 24mm equivalent, extending to the super-telephoto 3000mm1 equivalent. The P1100 is capable of going even farther, with up to a 250×2 zoom when Dynamic Fine Zoom is enabled.

The COOLPIX P1100 makes it easy to enjoy the world of super-telephoto shooting with the ability to capture dynamic images of subjects that are difficult to approach, including birds and celestial bodies. The camera features Dual Detect Optical VR, which achieves a level of vibration reduction equivalent to 4.0 stops3 at the centre of the frame, effectively suppressing camera shake when handheld shooting. The P1100 is also able to capture 4K UHD/30p and superlapse movie recordings, helping the user make creative videos of nature and the night sky.

Further enhancements include a selectable AF-area mode in Bird-Watching Mode, and the same functions that can be assigned to the camera’s Fn button can now be assigned to the Fn1/Fn2 buttons on the optional ML-L7 Remote Control4. What’s more, a Fireworks option has been added to [Multiple exp. Lighten] scene mode. This function reduces instances of blown-out highlights that often occur when shooting long exposures, making it easier to capture impressively clear scenes of fireworks displays in which the brightness of the foreground or the background differs.

Primary Features of the Nikon COOLPIX P1100

-Incredible 125x optical zoom for super-telephoto performance up to a 24-3000mm equivalent.

-Super ED and ED lens elements provide superior chromatic aberration compensation and deliver outstanding rendering capabilities across the entire zoom range, even with super-telephoto shooting.

-Dual Detect Optical VR accurately suppresses the effects of camera shake with super-telephoto handheld shooting. This enables the capture of sharp and clear images of birds, celestial bodies, and other distant subjects at dynamic angles of view.

-Bird-Watching and Moon modes can be accessed directly using the mode dial.

-Support for 4K UHD/30p movie recording lets users beautifully record subjects with the power of super-telephoto 3000mm equivalent. Frames from movies recorded in 4K UHD format can also be saved as still images.

-Massive zoom, small size: Despite coverage of focal lengths up to 3000mm equivalent, the camera weighs only approximately 3.1 lbs (1,410g), allowing users to enjoy super-telephoto shooting more comfortably than with DSLR and mirrorless camera systems.

Additional Features of the COOLPIX P1100:

-The camera is equipped with a focus mode selector that can be used to change the focus mode even after it has been acquired, along with a control ring that enables the adjustment of settings such as white balance and manual focus.

-Optional accessory ML-L7 Remote Control connects to the COOLPIX P1100 via Bluetooth®︎, and the same functions that can be assigned to the camera’s Fn button can be assigned to the remote.

-A 3.2in. TFT LCD Vari-angle monitor with a wide viewing angle makes it easy to compose handheld or on a tripod.

-Compatible with Nikon’s exclusive RAW (.NRW) format.

-COOLPIX Picture Control5, which can be used to make adjustments in accordance with the subject, shooting situations and intentions.

-Capability to record superlapse and time-lapse movies.

-Support for Clean HDMI output6, which cleans the information display from the image output to an external monitor during recording.

-The ability to set long-exposure noise reduction to [Auto] or [Off].

-Adoption of a USB Type-C input/output connector.

-Compatible with the optional DF-M1 Dot Sight that facilitates image composition during telephoto shooting.

Price and Availability
The new Nikon COOLPIX P1100 will be available in late February 2025 for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,449.95*. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the large collection of NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire line of Z series cameras, please visit www.nikon.ca.

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

Nikon Canada Inc. also as announced the highly anticipated release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S, a medium wide-angle prime lens with an impressively fast f/1.2 maximum aperture for professional photographers and filmmakers.

The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S is Nikon’s latest S-Line lens, a series synonymous with outstanding optical performance and handling. The lens emphasizes the main subjects with soft and beautiful bokeh, a dramatic shallow depth-of-field and the realistic expression of textures along the focal plane. This classic wide-angle prime lens allows for a creative use of the environment to tell a deeper story that meaningfully connects with the viewer.

The optical characteristics of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S are finely tuned to create the perfect combination of sharpness and atmosphere. Soft, delicate organic textures such as skin and hair are rendered with a natural authenticity, while reflective objects like jewelry are sharp and free of distracting colour aberrations. The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S is a must-have lens for those shooting events, weddings, fashion, as well as for cinematography.

Sharing a similar design concept to the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S and the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, the new lens offers superior rendering capabilities as well as depiction of the scene with a sense of depth, even with its wide angle of view. The optical design includes three ED glass elements and one aspherical ED element, enabling effective reduction of false colour aberrations. In addition, the application of Nikon’s proprietary Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat, and ARNEO Coat minimize ghosting and flare, and provide outstanding optical performance.

Primary Features of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

-Enables unique imaging styles through the combination of high resolving power achieved superior optical performance, smooth and beautiful bokeh that takes full advantage of the shallow depth-of-field at f/1.2, and 35mm angle of view.

-Achieves a sense of depth with smooth bokeh that transitions gently as it moves away from the focal plane.

-A lens structure with perfect symmetry in front of and behind the aperture realizes outstanding optical performance.

-Three ED glass elements and one aspherical ED glass elements enable effective correction of various lens aberrations.

-Adoption of Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat effectively reduces ghosting and flares for clear rendering even in tough lighting conditions.

-Adoption of a multi-focusing system1 that uses stepping motors (STMs) realizes fast and accurate AF drive for both still images and video.

-Features a design optimized for video, including a clickless control ring, silent focusing and stable exposure, and suppressed focus breathing to effectively reduce shifts to the angle of view when focusing.

-Two convenient L-Fn buttons, to which a wide variety of functions can be assigned, enable smooth adjustment of settings, even during vertical shooting.

-Superior dust and drip-resistant performance2 is ensured by sealing various parts of the lens, including movable parts of the lens barrel.

Price and Availability
The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens will be available in late February 2025 for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $3,799.95*. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the vast collection of NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire line of Z series cameras, please visit www.nikon.ca.

About Nikon
Nikon is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and technologies for photo and video capture; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables visual storytelling and content creation. Nikon Canada Inc. distributes consumer and professional Z Series mirrorless camera, digital SLR cameras, a vast array of NIKKOR and NIKKOR Z lenses, Speedlights and system accessories, Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras and Nikon software products. For more information visit www.nikon.ca, which links all levels of photographers and visual storytellers to the Web’s most comprehensive learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon Canada on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

PLANKTON: THE MOVIE arrives March 7, 2025 on Netflix! See the new Trailer for this new Feature centering on Plankton, from the world of SpongeBob!

DIRECTOR: Dave Needham
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller
STORY BY: Mr. Lawrence
SCREENPLAY BY: Mr. Lawrence & Kaz and Mr. Lawrence & Chris Viscardi
Based on the Series “SpongeBob SquarePants” Created by Stephen Hillenburg
VOICE CAST: Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass
MUSIC BY: Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
MUSIC SUPERVISORS: Karyn Rachtman, Otis Rachtman
ORIGINAL SONGS: Bret McKenzie, Linda Perry, Mark Mothersbaugh & Bob Mothersbaugh

Logline:
Plankton’s world is flipped upside down when his plan for world domination is thwarted.

SETTLE DOWN from Producer Charlie David is top-tier Queer Comedy with a unique Canadian slant! This new series is set to premiere on OUTtv and the OUTtv channels on Prime Video and AppleTV+ this Valentine’s Day and it certainly delivers the sass.

At the center of the story is a Mason (a delightful Alexander Nunez), a Matchmaker and Relationship Podcaster who is thriving professionally, but his marriage to husband Jarod (Leighton Alexander Williams) is about to crumble after a startling revelation sets things off. So what does it mean that Toronto’s most famous Matchmaker can’t even manage his own relationship?

Mason leans of the support of his amazing friends Georgia (Tymika Tafari), Devon (Nadine Bhabha), and Ben (Izad Etemadi), as they navigate life in Toronto and unconventional, eye-opening love today.

True to Sitcom form, each well-shot and told episode, clocking-in around 20 minutes, sees Mason navigating humorous and complicated situations that are messy, but beneath it all is heart and a desire for Mason to make others’ lives better and we can all connect with that!

See a Teaser:

(Photo/video credit: Border2Border Entertainment)

Today, South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals announced this year’s Opening Night Film Premiere will be the Amazon MGM Studios feature, Another Simple Favor. The highly anticipated follow-up to director Paul Feig’s A Simple Favor, which launches globally on Prime Video May 1, will make its world premiere at the festival on March 7, 2025 at the Paramount Theatre.

Quote from Head of Amazon MGM Studios, Jennifer Salke: “Paul Feig has once again delivered the perfect blend of mystery, wit, and unexpected twists in the highly anticipated Another Simple Favor. The cast, led by the extraordinarily talented Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, brings life to a script that propels the sequel to new heights. We are beyond grateful for our collaborations with Paul, Blake, Anna, and the entire cast and filmmaking team. We could not be more excited to share the next chapter of this saga with the always enthusiastic SXSW audience and ultimately with our Prime Video customers around the world.”

Quote from director and producer, Paul Feig: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be back at my favorite festival in the world where we successfully launched Bridesmaids and Spy, and I cannot begin to say how honored I am to have our film opening it all. I’ve avoided making sequels to any of my films but these characters were just too much fun not to revisit. So, to be able to have Anna, Blake, Henry, Andrew, Michele, Elizabeth, Alex and myself watch our film with the great SXSW audience is a bucket list event I’ll be able to check off March 7th and move playing drums for Dwight Yoakum’s band up to the top slot.”

Details:

Directed By Paul Feig

Produced By Paul Feig, p.g.a., Laura Fischer, p.g.a.

Executive Producers Jennifer Booth, Jessica Sharzer, Marco Valerio Pugini

Written By Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis

Based Upon Characters Created By Darcey Bell

Starring Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Elizabeth Perkins, Michele Morrone, Alex Newell, with Henry Golding and Allison Janney

Runtime 120 mins

Synopsis:

Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.

Celebrity chef, TV host, recording artist, and author Roger Mooking has launched his brand-new podcast-style cooking show, Breaking Bread – now streaming on Amazon Live.

More than just a cooking show, Breaking Bread blends heartfelt conversations with culinary creativity, as Roger prepares dishes inspired by childhood food memories, creating an intimate, kitchen-party vibe that brings people together through food.

With new episodes dropping soon, including the latest one premiering on February 12, 2025, Breaking Bread offers a fresh and meaningful way to explore the connections we all share through food.

More on Roger Mooking‘s current ventures:

Cookbook & Signature Recipes
Roger has a cookbook featuring his signature globally inspired recipes, combining flavors from around the world. His innovative approach to food is evident in every dish, bringing a fresh and exciting experience to home cooks and food lovers alike.

Airport Dining Concepts – Twist Restaurant
Roger is nearing 10 years of running his airport dining concepts, serving over 500 guests daily with a focus on care, quality, and innovation. His restaurant, Twist, has redefined airport dining by providing elevated, chef-driven meals to travelers.

A proven leader in the food industry, Roger continues to set the standard for airport dining experiences.

More here on BREAKING BREAD.

In December 1959, The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night, igniting a comedic revolution that continues to transform improv and live sketch comedy today. For 65 years, this iconic institution has been the launch pad for countless comedy legends and remains a driving force in nurturing the next generation of comedy creators, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

To honor this milestone, The Second City is hosting a yearlong celebration with specially priced $19.59 tickets to select shows in Chicago, Toronto, and New York. This offer pays tribute to its founding year while inviting audiences—old and new—to join in the laughter.

Chief Revenue & Operating Officer Parisa Jalili shared her thoughts on this momentous occasion: “For 65 years, our performers, staff, and audiences have built an unparalleled legacy of comedy and connection. This celebration is for everyone who has ever filled our theaters with laughter, and we look forward to welcoming even more comedy lovers into our community.”

Thursday night performances in each city will feature this special $19.59 ticket price through November 20, 2025. Don’t miss the chance to experience the hilarity of The Second City’s e.t.c. show in Chicago, the Mainstage show in Toronto, and the Mainstage show in New York at this anniversary price.

Celebrate and be part of this historic milestone! Tickets are available at each city’s box office or by visiting https://www.secondcity.com/celebrate-65-years-of-comedy-toronto.

Ontario’s favourite blueberry farm offering elevated and refined farming experiences is back to host its beloved fine dining Spring Supper Club experience on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The bi-annual multi-course dinner, created by Canadian Chef Richard Feroze, features Wilmot Orchards’s very own blueberries and blueberry products, with Chef Richard’s signature take on transforming fresh, locally grown ingredients into unforgettable culinary delights.

This one-night-only event is the perfect last-minute gift for food lovers, loved ones looking to support local, couples seeking unique experiences or anyone who wants to celebrate their love through the joy of fine dining.

Wilmot Orchards’ Spring Supper Club Experience details at a glance:

Date + Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025, Doors at 4:30PM, Dinner begins at 5:30PM

Venue: Wilmot Orchards (3377 Concession Road 3, Newcastle, Ont.)

Experience: The multi-course fine dining experience, created by Canadian Chef Richard Feroze, features Wilmot Orchards blueberries and blueberry products. Each ticket includes the set menu along with two beverages (a choice between the evening’s signature cocktail/mocktail, a glass of wine, or one of each)

Price: $200/ticket

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out on this exclusive experience! Tickets to the Supper Club can be purchased HERE.

Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”—in theatres July 25, 2025—invited a live audience and key cast members to U.S. Space & Rocket Center, HOME of Space Camp®, in Huntsville, Alabama, to officially launch the film’s inaugural trailer. Fans from around the world tuned in via a Marvel livestream to catch the big debut in real time with the Saturn 5 rocket serving as the backdrop. The trailer, poster and trailer stills are now available to download and share; event images and b-roll will be available later this morning.

Cast members starring as Marvel’s First Family—Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn & Ebon Moss-Bachrach—commandeered the countdown and launch surrounded by fans outside the National Geographic Theater. Angélique Roché hosted the event that included a Q&A with the stars.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces 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) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Niles. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis and Tim Lewis.

“Tipsy” hitmaker Shaboozey will take centre stage in NERDS’ second annual Super Bowl ad, delivering a mix of bold storytelling and the playful energy only NERDS can bring. This isn’t just a commercial—it’s a cultural moment, blending Shaboozey’s rising stardom with the nostalgic fun of NERDS.

Check out the full commerical!

The ad transforms an ordinary day into something extraordinary— creating a union that unleashes all the senses. Set to Shaboozey’s unique remake of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” paired with the energy of a traditional New Orleans second-line band, this ad is packed with vibrant colors, sounds, and excitement.

Shaboozey isn’t just performing, he’s bringing the campaign’s core idea to life: when great things come together, it unleashes something unforgettable. Just like the crunchy and gummy NERDS Gummy Clusters (now available in Canada)!

With the Big Game around the corner, NERDS invites everyone to ‘unleash your senses’ and celebrate with Gummy Clusters, Canada’s 2024 Product of the Year.

Are you ready for the Big Game February 7, 2025??

The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back June 27, 2025 in theatres. And this time she’s not alone.

The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.

Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma’s overprotective rules.

Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno; Ahsoka, Pacific Rim: Uprising), the ultimate killer infiltration spy. But as Amelia’s self-awareness increases, she becomes decidedly less interested in taking orders from humans. Or in keeping them around.

With the future of human existence on the line, Gemma realizes that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis) and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal. As their paths collide, the original A.I bitch is about to meet her match.

Directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Gerard Johnstone, the film co-stars returning cast members Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps as Gemma’s loyal tech teammates, Cole and Tess, and new characters played by Aristotle Athari (Saturday Night Live, Hacks), Timm Sharp (Apples Never Fall, Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and Grammy winner and 11-time Emmy nominee Jemaine Clement (Avatar: The Way of Water, What We Do in the Shadows).

Produced by James Wan, Jason Blum and Allison Williams, the film is executive produced by Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Mark D. Katchur.

The first M3GAN film shattered box office records, opening to $30.4 million domestically to become the biggest opening weekend for a PG-13 horror film since A Quiet Place Part II. The film went on to gross more than $180 million worldwide.

Genre: Action/Horror/Comedy . . . M3GAN

Cast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp, Jemaine Clement

Directed by: Gerard Johnstone

Producers: James Wan, Jason Blum, Allison Williams

Executive Producers: Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Mark D. Katchur