Following raves after its tiff50 debut, THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE is slated for a Christmas release in 70mm in select theatres. At long last, we get a Teaser!

Details:

Directed By: Mona Fastvold

Screenplay By: Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet

Cast:

Amanda Seyfried

Thomasin McKenzie

Lewis Pullman

Tim Blake Nelson

Christopher Abbott

Produced By:

Andrew Morrison, Joshua Horsfield, Viktória Petrányi, Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet,

Gregory Jankilevitsch, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Lillian LaSalle, Mark Lampert

From award winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the religious sect known as the Shakers. Academy Award-nominee Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shakers’ irrepressible leader — who espoused gender and social equality while believing herself to be the female incarnation of Christ. The Testament of Ann Lee thrillingly imagines the ecstasy and agony of Ann Lee and her followers’ conviction and commitment to her own vision of utopia. More than a dozen original Shaker hymns are transformed into ecstatic “movements,” featuring choreography from Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and music by Academy Award-winning composer Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist).

THE ABANDONS premieres December 4, 2025 only on Netflix..Today we get a new Trailer for the Series starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson.

ABOUT THE ABANDONS

Washington Territory – 1854 – The matriarchs of two very different families — one of wealth and privilege bound by blood, the other a found family of orphans and outcasts bound by love and necessity — find their fates linked by two crimes, an awful secret, a star-crossed love, and a piece of land with silver underneath. The collision echoes the American struggle of the haves and have-nots, in a place just beyond the reach of justice.

Following the collective outpouring of support last year, this cherished hallmark is expected to welcome 750,000 spectators and will be broadcast live on Citytv and Citytv+ Toronto, Ontario (November 4, 2025) -Following a resounding response to its rallying cry for funding last year, the much-loved Original Santa Claus Parade will be back in Toronto on Sunday November 23, 2025, for its 121st uninterrupted year.

The Parade, a living canvas of wonder and joy that is free for all spectators, will feature 27 breathtaking hand-crafted floats, spirited marching bands, and an array of exciting performers. It is poised to enchant more than 750,000 paradegoers, with a host of viewers tuning in to watch it live at 1 pm ET on Citytv and Citytv+ via the Parade’s new broadcast partner, Citytv.

The broadcast will be hosted by Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese, Tim Bolen, Rick Campanelli and Devo Brown, who will bring all the action from the parade route. As well, listeners at home or on the go will be able to tune into Toronto’s Christmas Music station 98.1 CHFI for live radio coverage of the Parade, hosted by Pooja Handa and Gurdeep Ahluwalia and non-stop Christmas music.

“The remarkable legacy of this Parade lies in bringing people together, from all backgrounds, faiths and generations – to revel in the joy that unites us over the holidays,” says Clay Charters, president and CEO, Original Santa Claus Parade. “That community spirit is what we’re celebrating this year, with our deepest gratitude to Canadians across the country, and our sponsors and governments at all three levels who answered our call with such passion and commitment.”

The 2.5-hour Parade route will follow last year’s path, beginning at Christie Pits at 12:30 pm, located at 750 Bloor Street West. It will proceed east along Bloor Street to St. George Street, continue south on St. George, and then east on Hoskin Avenue. Next, it will make its way south on Queens Park Crescent and University Avenue, then east on Wellington Street, and south again on Yonge Street to Front Street. Finally, the Parade will head east on Front Street and finish at the St. Lawrence Market at Jarvis Street.

Notable highlights for this year include:

-New floats making their debut: These include a LEGO float, alongside creative expressions from Nintendo of Canada Ltd., Nutella and Uncle Tetsu.

-Fan favourites from Toronto Caribbean Carnival and the Indigenous Creation Story will also return this year, and as always, the ever-popular Celebrity Clowns will energize the crowds all along the Parade route.

-Coveted merchandise through Peace Collective: Exclusive branded merchandise
from the P/C x Santa Claus Parade collection will be on sale once again, with proceeds
supporting the Parade.

-Holly Jolly Fun Run: This year, the Parade is on track to welcome a record 2,500 runners, who will officially lead the route starting at 11:45 am ET from 625 Bloor Street West (east of Euclid Avenue and west of Palmerston Boulevard), ending at Berczy Park. All proceeds from the run will directly support the Parade.

-50/50 raffle: Back by popular demand, this raffle will be available once again as a Parade fundraiser on 5050santa.com.

-Red-Nose Drive: In support of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, cadets will be selling fun, Rudolph-inspired red noses along the parade route and at Union Station on Friday, November 21 from 3 pm to 7 pm and Saturday, November 22 from 10 am to 4 pm.

-The Treats Zone: Dubbed the official pre-party of the Parade, these free festivities will begin at 10:00 am at Christie Pits. Here, paradegoers can enjoy many fun activities, including letter-writing to Santa, busloads of candy canes from Sharp Bus Lines, warm Tim Hortons coffee and hot chocolate along with a photo moment by a giant Tims cup, cheesecake from Uncle Tetsu, and much more. Attendees are encouraged to bring new unwrapped toys for collection by Desjardins, who will donate to deserving children and families.

-Queens Park North: Attendees visiting Queen’s Park North can look forward to a full lineup of festive activities designed to spread holiday cheer including Tim Hortons hot beverages, delectable Nutella cookies, a McDonald’s café experience and more. Attendees can also bring to this location, new unwrapped toys for collection by Desjardins to deserving children and families. 98.1 CHFI will be broadcasting live from the park.

“This Parade is all about celebrating hope, love and the holiday magic we create when we’re together,” added Santa Claus. “For Mrs. Claus and me, watching everyone, young and old, line up on along the city streets, seeing their enthusiasm and waves – that’s our real gift of the season.”

For further information about the Original Santa Claus Parade, visit: https://thesantaclausparade.com. Follow along on social media Facebook, Instagram and X and use #SantaClausParadeTO to join the conversation.

About the Original Santa Claus Parade:

The Original Santa Claus Parade made its debut in 1905, thanks to the sponsorship of T. Eaton Company (Eaton’s). The original Parade was a “one man show” with Santa as the only attraction. Santa travelled in a special automobile through downtown Toronto, handing out souvenirs and surprise packages to the community along the way. Today, the Original Santa Claus Parade is the largest children’s parade in North America and the largest outdoor entertainment event held in Canada every year. The Parade relies on the support of sponsors, government partners, public donations and thousands of volunteers, to bring the magic of the season to millions of Canadians and people around the world.

Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband), by award-winning Canadian Inuit director, Zacharias Kunuk, starring newcomers Theresia Kappianaq, Haiden Angutimarik, and Dion Amarualik, along with Leah Panimera and Mark Taggaugaq, begins its theatrical run in Ottawa (Nov 9), Charlottetown (Nov 19), Wolfville NS (Nov 26), Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, St. John’s, Quebec City, (Nov 28) Baie-Comeau (Dec 4), Hamilton,ON (Jan 2), Campbellford ,ON (Jan 15), Dawson City Jan 18) with more dates locking in soon.

Wrong Husband which had its world premiere at Berlinale 2025 and its North American premiere at TIFF 2025, won the TIFF Award for Best Canadian Film and Kunuk received the TIFF Special Tribute Award honouring his career and impact on cinema.

Best known for his 2001 feature film Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, winner of the 2001 Camera d’Or and voted Canada’s Best Film of All Time by the TIFF Film Critic Poll in 2015, Kunuk is considered one of the pioneers of Indigenous cinema, having directed five feature films and over 40 documentaries all in Inuktitut.

Filmed on location in Nunavut during the 24hr daylight of the arctic tundra, the film combines meticulous attention to detail with a meditative cinema-verité observational style and applies it to creating immersive historical drama that transport audiences into a world that they have never seen before.

Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) is co-written by Kunuk along and Samuel Cohn-Cousineau (Tautuktavuk: What We See, Tia and Piujuq), and produced by Carol Kunnuk, Jonathan Frantz (Tautuktavuk: What We See, The Shaman’s Apprentice, One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk) and Cohn-Cousineau, with Susan Avingaq (Tautuktavuk: What We See, Tia and Piujuq, Uvanga)and Zacharias Kunuk serving as executive producers and Cecilia Greyson (Tautuktavuk: What We See) as Associate Producer.

The film is being distributed in Canada by Isuma Distribution International and broadcasted by Uvagut TV.

Cinematography by Jonathan Frantz and Thomas Leblanc-Murray (Festin Boréal, Me Without You), costume design and by Susan Avingaq, production design by Avingaq and Melanie McNicoll (Uvanga) and editing by Kunuk, Frantz and Raphael Sandler (Sam & Jean).

Original soundtrack and compositions by Tiffany Ayalik and Inukshuk Mackay from the duo PIQSIQ (Road to Nowhere, Sunburnt Unicorn).

Igloolik. 2000 BCE. In a world dictated by supernatural forces, teenage lovers Sapa (Haiden Angutimarik) and Kaujak (Theresia Kappianaq) have known since they were toddlers’ that they will be married – their parents having arranged it at birth. When Kaujak’s father mysteriously dies, her mother, Nujatut (Leah Panimera) marries a strange man from another camp (Mark Taqqaugaq), tearing the two apart. The promise of a better life quickly turns to a nightmare, with aggressive suitors, particularly Angusiaq (Dion Amarualik) backed by powerful shamanic forces vying for Kaujak. With the help of Sapa’s grandmother Ulluriaq (Emma Quassa), the lovers must use supernatural powers to take matters into their own hands and reunite once and for all.

Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) was produced with the participation of Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada, the Indigenous Screen Office, with the assistance of the Government of Nunavut and the Nunavut Film Development Corporation, and broadcaster support from Uvagut TV.

ABOUT ZACHARIAS KUNUK
Zacharias Kunuk is the co-founder Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc. In addition to his feature Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2001 Cannes Camera d’Or, “Best Canadian Film of all-time” TIFF Film Critic Poll), Kunuk has directed more than 30 documentaries and feature films including The Journals of Knud Rasmussen, Maliglutit (Searchers), and the Oscar-shortlisted animation film Angakusajaujuq (The Shaman’s Apprentice). His 2019 film One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk premiered as the main art piece of the Canadian Pavilion at the 58th Biennale di Venezia, where Kunuk and the Isuma Collective were Canada’s representative artists. In 2003, he founded the distribution company Isuma Distribution International, to allow Inuit audiences better access to Inuktitut film and video and in 2008, the website www.isuma.tv. In 2015, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada, and in 2019, an Officer of the Order of Nunavut. His latest film, Wrong Husband, had its world premiere at Berlinale 2025 and its North American premiere as a Special Presentation at TIFF 25 where it won Best Canadian Film.

Disney’s ZOOTOPIA hits theatres November 26, 2025 and ahead of its release, you must check out the ZOOTOPIA 2 SNAKES & LADDERS EXPERIENCE.

WHAT: Enter the world of Zootopia like never before! On Saturday, November 8, 2025 Walt Disney Studios Canada is bringing the classic game of Snakes and Ladders to life with a giant, interactive installation at key malls across the country. For one day only, fans are invited to become the game pieces themselves, rolling oversized 3D dice and moving along a life-sized game board. Navigate the playful antics of the one and only Gary De’Snake in this engaging family friendly experience designed to entertain guests of all ages!

In addition to the experience, participants will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win* furtastic prizes! Prizes include Air Canada airfare tickets, a private screening of Zootopia 2, and a year’s supply of popcorn courtesy of Cineplex. Exclusions apply. Fans across Canada can enter online, and all participants can register onsite at each location throughout the day. For full contest rules and entry details, visit https://www.disneycanadacontesting.com/.

WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2025

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (local mall hours)

WHERE:

CF Richmond Centre, British Columbia
CF Chinook Centre, Calgary
CF Polo Park, Winnipeg
CF Sherway Gardens, Toronto
Halifax Shopping Centre, Halifax

PRIZES:

Grand Prize: 4 round-trip Air Canada Economy Class airfare tickets to anywhere Air Canada flies in North America
Secondary Prizes: 1 (of 5) Private local screening of Zootopia 2
Additional Prizes: 1 (of 5) Cineplex® Popcorn for a Year

Exclusions apply. See full contest rules at https://www.disneycanadacontesting.com/.

ABOUT DISNEY’S ZOOTOPIA 2

In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2,” detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) 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. Oscar® winners Jared Bush (co-director/co-writer “Zootopia,” director/co-writer “Encanto”) and Byron Howard (director “Zootopia,” director “Encanto”) are directing; Bush is writing the script; Yvett Merino (Oscar-winning producer “Encanto”) produces. “Zootopia 2” hits theatres Nov. 26, 2025.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends 11:59pm ET on 11/8/25. Open only to residents in CAN (excl. QC); 18+. Limit 1 entry per person regardless of method of entry. 11 prizes available to be won consisting of grand prize awarding Air Canada airfare for 4 (ARV: $6000 CAD), 5 secondary prizes of a private screening of Zootopia 2(ARV $500 CAD) and 5 third prizes of a year’s supply of movie theater popcorn (ARV: $429 CAD). For Official Rules/Odds/Skill testing question information and full details, go to https://www.disneycanadacontesting.com/. Void where prohibited.

The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) celebrated an inspiring year in the world of literature and publishing with its 46th Annual Festival which took place October 29-November 2, 2025. The Festival’s new 5-day format featured more than 100 events, including engaging author conversations, thought-provoking panels, masterclasses, interactive workshops and book signings. Since its inception TIFA has established Toronto as a global leader in uniting authors and audiences.

2025 marked TIFA’s inaugural year as an independent organization, offering audiences new and exciting ways to engage with its authors and events. The change represents the next chapter in TIFA’s storied history of championing literary excellence in a city that has produced so many world-renowned writers.

Held at the historic Victoria University in the University of Toronto, the Festival transformed the heart of the city into a vibrant hub for literary exchange and creative exploration.

The Festival kicked-off with a captivating conversation with the PEN Canada Graeme Gibson Talk 2025: Notes on the New America with Rachel Maddow and Rebecca Solnit, a powerful opening that set the tone for a week of insightful conversations and vibrant celebration of the written word.

“With thousands of book lovers flocking to events throughout the Festival, this has been our busiest and best-attended festival in many years,” said Roland Gulliver, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Festival of Authors. “We’ve been delighted with the audience response to our new venue, Victoria University at the University of Toronto, which was alive with storytelling and conversation over the five days of our fantastic programme. The Festival’s growth is a testament to the passionate readers of Toronto and beyond, and to the talented writers who travelled here from far and wide to share their ideas and stories.”

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:

Kōtarō Isaka had his first North American appearance promoting his new novel, Hotel Lucky Seven

Kiran Desai: The 2006 Man Booker Prize Winner presents her new novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny (Booker longlisted for 2025) in her only Canadian appearance

Richard Armitage: TV star of The Hobbit and many Harlan Coben adaptations on his new novel, The Cut (photo above)

Alka Joshi New York Times and Toronto Star Best Selling Author discussed her newest historical novel Six Days in Bombay

CANADIAN VOICES

A spotlight on Canada’s most acclaimed authors:

Giller Prize winners Ian Williams, Michael Redhill, and Souvankham Thammavongsa launched their new novels

Much loved Canadian authors Thomas King, Madeleine Thien, Emma Donoghue, and Guy Gavriel Kay presented their new books

Andrew Coyne, Globe & Mail columnist, spoke on Canada’s democratic institutions

Brian Stewart on his life as a foreign correspondent with the CBC

Joy Fielding took audiences on a ride with her newest thriller Jenny Cooper Has a Secret

FESTIVAL OF INDIGENOUS STORIES, CO-CURATED WITH NIIGAAN SINCLAIR:

A spotlight on Canada’s Indigenous Voices:

Brian Thomas Isaac

David A Robertson

Katherena Vermette

Kyle Edwards

Tracey Lindberg

Follow along on social:

Facebook: facebook.com/FestofAuthors/

Instagram: instagram.com/festofauthors/

YouTube: youtube.com/user/AuthorsatHC

About TIFA:

The Toronto International Festival of Authors has been inspiring readers and celebrating books and storytelling for 50 years. The charitable organization presents its flagship literary Festival each fall, while offering year-round programming including the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, the TIFA Romance Festival, the TIFA Presents series of high-profile author talks, Toronto Lit Up book launches, and the International Visitors Program. Since 1974, TIFA has welcomed thousands of authors from more than 100 countries, including 22 Nobel Laureates and countless award winners. The organization is a proud member of the Canadian Association of Literary Festivals (CALF) and the Global Alliance of Literary Festivals (GaoLF).

TIFA gratefully acknowledges our Season Supporter, the Weston Foundations; our Global Authors Club, for providing additional philanthropic support; the Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, the Government of Ontario, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, the Toronto Arts Council, the Work In Culture Catalyst and Transformation Fund, the Centre for Creativity at Victoria University, and TIFA’s generous donors and supporters who understand that great literature is worth investing in.

(Photo credit: Shawn Goldberg)

This month, Hollywood Suite is boarding a new series from across the pond, In Flight (2025), with weekly departures starting November 7, 2025 at 9pm ET. Alongside the new show are the exclusive broadcast premieres of the Canadian sci-fi comedy Relax, I’m From the Future (2022) and Perfect Pairs, a new episode of the Hollywood Suite original series Cinema A to Z.

Produced by Buccaneer Media and distributed internationally by Fremantle, In Flight
follows the story of flight attendant Jo Conran, a single mum working as a flight attendant. Her
son is serving a fifteen-year sentence in a Bulgarian prison for a murder he swears he did not
commit. Jo is approached by a gang that knows all about her son and is blackmailed into using her job to smuggle drugs to keep her son alive. Jo soon finds herself pulled into a murky
underworld of corrupt cops and hired killers, forced to carry out their orders with no escape in
sight. However, no matter how far Jo finds herself from her old life, her mission remains the
same: to keep her son alive.

Directed by Chris Baugh (Wreck, Tin Star), the crime drama stars Katherine Kelly (Mr Bates
vs The Post Office, also available on Hollywood Suite) alongside Stuart Martin (Rebel Moon,
Miss Scarlett and the Duke), Ashley Thomas (Them, Top Boy), Ambreen Razia (The Agency:
Central Intelligence) and Julia Brown (World on Fire). The first episode premieres on Hollywood
Suite on November 7 at 9pm, with a new episode landing every week until December 12.

“Adding to our long-running list of UK series taking off in Canada, In Flight is a gripping new
drama and we can’t wait to share it with our viewers,” said Sharon Stevens, Vice-President of
Programming for Hollywood Suite. “Fremantle has always been a go-to distributor of impeccable
dramas, award-winning comedies and beloved entertainment, so we couldn’t be more excited to
be working with them to bring their shows to Canadian audiences.”

Bringing the comedy this month is Relax, I’m From the Future, a sci-fi time travel movie
directed by Luke Higginson. The film follows a man from the future who is now trapped in the
past and tries to make a life for himself, oblivious to the consequences he has set in motion.
Starring Rhys Darby (Yes Man) and Gabrielle Graham (Possessor), it premieres on
November 10 at 7:25pm ET.

Finally, the fan favourite Cinema A to Z continues this month with Perfect Pairs. Star Trek has
Kirk & Spock, Top Gun has Iceman & Maverick, Ghost World has Enid & Rebecca. Whether they’re best buddies, siblings, or rivals, some on-screen pairings are just meant to be. Premiering on November 5 at 9pm ET, film experts take a look at 26 perfect pairs throughout cinematic history.

Last night, the cast and filmmakers of 20th Century Studios’ “Predator: Badlands” celebrated the highly anticipated film’s Hollywood premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater. In attendance were stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, director Dan Trachtenberg and producer Ben Rosenblatt who navigated the red carpet alongside the film’s ferocious 7-foot Yautja patriarch. “Badlands” is the newest franchise-expanding entry to the Predator Universe and is the first “Predator” film to debut on the big screen since 2018.

Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, “Badlands” follows a young Predator outcast (played by newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) who finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Elle Fanning) as he embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt and Brent O’Connor, “Predator: Badlands” opens exclusively in movie theatres on November 7 in IMAX, RealD (3D), 4DX, ScreenX and premium screens everywhere.

(Photo credit: 20th Century Studios)

Ottawa Tourism’s delightful new holiday rom-com, Magic On Set, is now streaming on YouTube. Viewers can also catch the film on Air Canada’s in-flight entertainment, available in English with optional French subtitles. For a more immersive festive experience, holiday fans and film-lovers can take part in the Magic On Set activation at The Distillery Winter Village, opening November 13 and running until November 17, 2025.

In October, the film had its holiday-themed red carpet premiere at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto with cast and other special guests in attendance. Audiences everywhere can now experience the sparkle of Ottawa’s holiday magic, from the twinkling lights of the ByWard Market to the skating trails and cozy cafés that make the city a real-life rom-com setting.

Directed by Shawna Steele (An Ice Palace Romance) and starring Melinda Shankar (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Chad Connell (Good Sam), Sarah McVie (Workin’ Moms, The Handmaid’s Tale), and Simba Yakibonge (No Regrets), singer/songwriter Jamie Fine, Stefan Keyes (CTV News anchor), content creator Katie Hession, and Maeve Georgeson, the 17-minute short film captures the irresistible charm of Canada’s capital during the festive season.

Magic on Set was written by Ottawa-based screenwriter Graeme Archibald and filmed entirely on location, featuring iconic landmarks including the Fairmont Château Laurier, the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Ottawa Christmas Market, and Parliament Hill’s Centennial Flame. The film is a love letter to Ottawa’s growing reputation as a go-to destination for holiday productions—and for travellers seeking a festive winter getaway.

About Ottawa Tourism
Through its values of inclusivity, trust, collaboration, and innovation, Ottawa Tourism pursues its vision to be one of Canada’s most visited, sustainable, vibrant, and appealing urban destinations, as well as the tourism authority for key economic development and city-building decisions in Ottawa. Canada’s capital welcomes an estimated 9.8 million visitors annually who spend $2.6 billion in the community.

This made me so happy! I was so devastated to miss Sophie Ellis-Bextor‘s Toronto show last June. I even bought a ticket only to realize I was going to be away!

Well, the skies opened-up and she decided to bring her Perimenopop Tour back to Danforth Music Hall, and we were not going to miss it this time!

This English Dance Queen filled the house and brought it down with an energetic set, showcasing her two decades of hits including her smash “Murder on the Dancefloor” which propelled her back to popularity after it was featured in 2023’s Saltburn, and covers. She sparkled in a gorgeous shimmery, tinsel ensemble, keeping the crowd on their feet for 90 minutes.

Some highlights, including a quick meet and greet with Ellis-Bextor:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)