Today, we get a new Teaser for tiff50 selection, SIRĀT.
Directed by: Oliver Laxe
Starring: Jade Oukid, Sergi López, Bruno Núñez Arjona, Stefania Gadda, Joshua Liam Henderson, Tonin Janvier, Richard Bellamy
Synopsis:
A father (Sergi López) and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They are searching for Mar — daughter and sister — who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. Surrounded by electronic music and a raw, unfamiliar sense of freedom, they hand out her photo again and again. Hope is fading, but they push through and follow a group of ravers heading to one last party in the desert. As they venture deeper into the burning wilderness, the journey forces them to confront their own limits.
Elevation Pictures release SIRĀT, coming soon.
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, two of Toronto’s leading Neo-Latin chefs—Esau Garcia of Ficoa and Andrés Jaramillo of Abrielle—bring their MICHELIN-recognized experience from previous kitchens, unite for Scripted Plates, the first in a series one-night tasting experiences hosted by Ficoa (585 College St.). The first edition featuring Abrielle will explore the meeting point of Neo-Latin fire and Mediterranean calm. Garcia, whose culinary path spans from Totti’s in Australia to celebrated Toronto kitchens such as Rosalinda, Lena, and Madrina Bar y Tapas—brings his signature wood-fired intensity. Jaramillo, who began cooking at just 15, rose to national attention on MasterChef Colombia, and refined his craft at Alobar and Alder before leading Abrielle, brings a soulful Mediterranean expression. Together, they will present a tasting that celebrates passion, technique, and culinary artistry.
Guests can reserve their seats [HERE].
“We didn’t set out to fuse cuisines,” says Garcia. “We wanted to let them speak to each other. Abrielle is Mediterranean, but Andrés brings a vibrant Colombian perspective that naturally complements my Mexican roots and Ficoa’s Neo-Latin approach. Food is a universal language, and this collaboration is our conversation on the plate.”
Each seating will feature a curated tasting menu priced at $180 with alcoholic pairings or $160 with non-alcoholic pairings, exclusive of tax and gratuity. The pairings—designed collaboratively between the two bar programs—highlight complementary expressions of minerality, smoke, and acidity.
The first in an ongoing series of chef collabs by Ficoa, Scripted Plates also gestures toward something larger: the city’s growing appetite for cross-genre dining, where chefs engage in conversation rather than competition. Scripted Plates reflects that shift—a confidence that Toronto’s culinary identity no longer fits neatly into borders.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Location: Ficoa — 585 College Street West, Toronto
Seatings: 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Tasting Menu: $180 with alcoholic pairings | $160 with non-alcoholic pairings
(Prices exclude tax and gratuity)
Reservations can be made [HERE].
About the Chefs
Executive Chef Esau Garcia, Executive Chef, Ficoa
Known for his soulful precision and globally informed take on Latin cuisine, Chef Esau Garcia’s résumé includes leadership roles at Toronto’s MICHELIN-recognized Madrina Bar y Tapas and acclaimed restaurants such as Rosalinda and Lena. His culinary philosophy—respect the ingredients, honour tradition, elevate the plate—guides Ficoa’s exploration of modern Latin fine dining.
Executive Chef Andrés Jaramillo, Executive Chef, Abrielle
Hailing from Colombia, Chef Andrés Jaramillo is the Executive Chef at Abrielle, the modern fine dining destination inside The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto. Since opening in June 2023, he has shaped Abrielle’s acclaimed à la carte and tasting menus, celebrated for their seasonal focus, precise technique, and bold, globally inspired flavours.
His tasting menus—often booked weeks in advance—showcase his talent for storytelling through food, creating dining experiences that are both memorable and heartfelt.
Recognized as a rising force in Canada’s culinary scene, Chef Andrés continues to push creative boundaries while fostering a culture of excellence and mentorship in his kitchen.
About Ficoa
Founded by serial restaurateur Patricia Toro in 2023, Ficoa is a Neo-Latin fine dining restaurant in Toronto’s Little Italy. Under the culinary direction of Executive Chef Esau Garcia, Ficoa reimagines Latin flavours through a globally influenced lens—layering tradition, technique, and emotion into every dish. The restaurant is known for its seasonal tasting menus, polished service, and intimate, design-forward dining room.
IG: @ficoa.to | W: ficoa.ca
About Abrielle
Abrielle in downtown Toronto showcases the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean Coast, with fresh, high-quality ingredients shaping bold, authentic dishes. The menu draws inspiration from the South of France, Italy, and Spain, with touches from surrounding regions.
IG: @abrielleto | W: abrielle.ca
Disney+ announced that FX’s “Adults”, the ensemble comedy that The New York Times called “’Friends’ for a new generation,” has been renewed for a second season. The news was shared today by Kate Lambert, Executive Vice President, Development, FX Entertainment. All episodes of Season 1, which was filmed in Toronto, are available to stream on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada.
FX’s “Adults” is created by Ben Kronengold & Rebecca Shaw, who are Executive Producers and Writers. Comedy veterans Nick Kroll, Sarah Naftalis and Jonathan Krisel are Executive Producers. The series stars Lucy Freyer, Amita Rao, Owen Thiele, and Canadians Malik Elassal and Jack Innanen.
“Ben and Rebecca are incredibly talented writers, and they have expertly and hilariously captured the experience of being a young adult in today’s world,” said Lambert. “The entire cast—Malik, Lucy, Jack, Amita and Owen—is exceptional in bringing it to life in a way that has truly connected with its audience.
FX’s “Adults” follows a group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither “good” nor “people” yet. “Samir” (Malik Elassal), “Billie” (Lucy Freyer), “Paul Baker” (Jack Innanen), “Issa” (Amita Rao) and “Anton” (Owen Thiele) are five friends crashing together in Samir’s childhood home, where they share their meals, anxieties and, occasionally, toothbrushes.
The series puts a slightly heightened twist on the wins, losses and humiliations of starting out in the adult world. Whether they’re trying to get ahead at work, navigating the healthcare system, hosting a dinner party or dating in the age of Find My Friends, the group is finding that nothing about the real world is simple, and all their best intentions tend to make things worse.
FX’s “Adults” is created by and executive produced by Ben Kronengold & Rebecca Shaw (“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”), Nick Kroll (“Big Mouth”, “The League”), Sarah Naftalis (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Jonathan Krisel (“Baskets”, “English Teacher”) and Rob Rosell (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, “New Girl”). “Adults” is produced by FX Productions.
The first season of FX’s “Adults” was well-received with fans and TV critics, including:
“a funny and cozy comedy series with a fun ensemble” – That Shelf
“a hangout cringe comedy for the next generation” – Rolling Stone
“‘Friends’ for a new generation” – The New York Times
“finds the fun in Gen Z Messiness” – TheWrap
“chaotic, heartfelt, and current….an instantly lovable television friend group” – Mashable
“wildly hilarious….one of the most relatable comedies ever” – Collider
“irresistibly adorable….perfectly capturing the emotions and experiences of twenty somethings just starting out in the world” – Paste
“a welcome shot in the arm to TV comedy” – TVLine
“entertaining and offbeat….laugh-out-loud moments” – The A.V. Club
“a beautiful, chaotic, comedic crash course in figuring it all out” – Awards Buzz
THE RUNNING MAN IS IN THEATRES, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMAT AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 14, 2025!
Synopsis:
In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary
PRODUCED BY
Simon Kinberg, p.g.a. Nira Park, p.g.a. Edgar Wright, p.g.a.
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY
Stephen King
SCREENPLAY BY
Michael Bacall and Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright
DIRECTED BY
Edgar Wright
STARRING
Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin
MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company has acquired the Spanish ten-part romantic drama series The New Years (LOS AÑOS NUEVOS) for distribution in North America, Latin America, United Kingdom, Ireland, The Netherlands, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, and India in a multi-territory deal with Spanish SVOD platform Movistar Plus+. The series will launch on MUBI with two episodes on December 3, 2025 followed by one new episode each week.
The New Years, from César Award-winning director Rodrigo Sorogoyen (The Beasts), follows Ana (Iria Del Río – Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End) and Óscar (Francesco Carril – Three Goodbyes) from their first meeting, on the night they both turn thirty, through ten New Year’s Eves. She lives in a shared flat, dislikes her job, and changes friends frequently. He’s a doctor with his life sorted—until they meet and fall in love. Ten consecutive years, with each episode capturing a single night that reveals how love evolves, the series is an honest examination of modern commitment and choosing someone, year after year.
The New Years was created by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Paula Fabra, and Sara Cano and received its World Premiere at the 81st Venice Film Festival. The show launched later that year in Spain via Movistar Plus+ to critical acclaim, with several local journalists calling the film the best series of the year.
Fabrizia Palazzo, Distribution Manager at Movistar Plus+ International says, “we are very glad that The New Years will be the first Spanish TV series on a platform committed to independent cinema. Having the opportunity to reach viewers from so many different territories is a great opportunity for our original content.”
The New Years is produced by Domingo Corral, Fran Araújo of Movistar Plus+, as well as Eduardo Villanueva, Nacho Lavilla, Rodrigo Sorogoyen of Caballo Films.
The Academy Award® nominated director Rodrigo Sorogoyen is a highly sought after Spanish director and screenwriter; his work has received multiple accolades, including six Goya Awards, and his films have world premiered across festivals including the San Sebastián Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, and Tokyo Film Festival. His career has included directing such notable films as May God Save Us (2016), The Realm (2018), and The Beasts (2022) – the latter of which premiered at Cannes and won several awards internationally, including the César and Lumière Awards for Best Foreign Film and the Tokyo Grand Prix. Sorogoyen co-founded the international production company Caballo Films in 2011.
This latest acquisition adds to MUBI’s growing focus on presenting series alongside films on the streaming platform. Most recent exclusive series titles on MUBI include Joe Wright’s Mussolini: Son of the Century, Cooper Raiff’s Hal & Harper, Wiliam Kentridge’s Self Portrait as a Coffee Pot, and Lars von Trier’s The Kingdom Trilogy. To mark the 35th anniversary of its release, David Lynch and Mark Frost’s visionary cult classic, Twin Peaks (1990) and Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series (2017), was released by MUBI in select territories. MUBI also recently announced it will be releasing Wong Kar Wai’s series, Blossoms Shanghai, in multiple territories in the spring 2026.
Today we get a Trailer for STRANGER THINGS 5!
STRANGER THINGS 5 Premiere Dates:
Volume 1: November 26, 2025 @ 5pm PT
Volume 2: December 25, 2025 @ 5pm PT
The Finale: December 31, 2025 @ 5pm PT
Counting down to the final chapter, the cast, creators, and executive producers of ‘Stranger Things’ set the stage for what’s to come and where we find our characters at the start of the season, as told to Tudum:
“Eleven is in training mode. She’s in a warrior state, which is the first time you see Eleven like that at the beginning of a season. As for her mindset, all she is thinking about is protecting her friends. Her friends are her chosen family, so she will do whatever it takes to protect them and we’re going to see that.”
“Dustin is kind of in a bit of a funk. I think everybody probably is considering the state that Hawkins is in, and it’s getting a little bit harder for the gang to keep all the pieces together. We’re all dealing with the day-to-day issues of what it is to try to keep everybody safe and figure out where Vecna is, while having a lot of unpacked baggage from the events in the previous season.”
“It’s always been in the beginning of a season that everything is all good, but this is the first season we come into it and the stakes are the same as where we left off. We haven’t defeated Vecna and the problem is still there. We’re still trying to figure it out and we may not be able to figure it out, so you feel that burden on Lucas as well as everyone else on the show. Everyone is on edge and we’re all just trying to keep hope alive.”
“Will is back in Hawkins this season. He was out of Hawkins for the last season, so now we’re seeing the effects of him being back in that realm. We kind of hit the ground running right away this season, which is really exciting and not how we’ve started any other season. Everyone is all in one place and we all have the same objective.”
“We ended Season 4 in a tough place for Max. Her final moments were her in a hospital bed. Eleven was searching for her in the void and couldn’t find her, so Max is definitely not the way she once was. There’s still a small glimmer of hope, though, and her friends are hanging on to that.”
“Mike is back in leadership mode, and he’s kind of taken it more upon himself to help plan out these missions, and he and the whole gang are devoted to finding Vecna and ending this.”
“I think what’s unique about this season is that it starts a little bit in chaos because our heroes ultimately lost at the end of Season 4. We usually set up their normal life and how they’re going about school, and then we introduce the supernatural element. But in this case, this season is sprinting from the start.”
“The action is next level, the visual effects are next level, but I’m also happy to say that the emotional center remains the same. And part of the magic of this show is that even as we evolve, even as the storytelling becomes more epic, it’s always anchored in these characters that we love.”
ABOUT STRANGER THINGS 5
The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.
Stranger Things 5 will release on Netflix across three premiere dates with Volume 1 on November 26 (four episodes), Volume 2 on Christmas (three episodes) and The Finale on New Year’s Eve. Each volume releases at 5 PM PT.
Created by The Duffer Brothers STRANGER THINGS is produced by Upside Down Pictures & 21 Laps Entertainment with The Duffer Brothers serving as executive producers, alongside Shawn Levy of 21 Laps Entertainment and Dan Cohen.
The cast includes Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Brett Gelman (Murray), Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna), Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler), Amybeth McNulty (Vickie), Nell Fisher (Holly Wheeler), Jake Connelly (Derek Turnbow), Alex Breaux (Lt. Akers), and Linda Hamilton (Dr. Kay).
ABOUT THE SERIES
A love letter to the ‘80s classic genre films that captivated a generation, Stranger Things is a thrilling drama set in the seemingly normal Midwestern town of Hawkins, Indiana. After a boy vanishes into thin air, his close-knit group of friends and family search for answers and are pulled into a high-stakes and deadly series of events. Beneath the surface of their ordinary town lurks an extraordinary supernatural mystery, along with top-secret government experiments and a dangerous gateway that connects our world to a powerful yet sinister realm. Friendships will be tested and lives will be altered as what they discover will change Hawkins and possibly the world — forever.
Created by The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular television series ever, with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7M views globally. Rooted in ‘80s nostalgia, it boosted Kate Bush’s track “Running Up That Hill” into the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in its 38-year history. The series has also garnered over 70 awards worldwide including Emmys® and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and has been nominated for over 230 awards. The highly anticipated fifth and final season will release later this year in three volumes at 5PM PT: four episodes on November 26, three episodes on Christmas and the finale on New Year’s Eve. The beloved franchise offers fans various ways to engage with the cultural phenomenon year-round, including: the Olivier and Tony-award winning stage play, Stranger Things: The First Shadow; a collection of books takes fans deeper into the story; the touring Stranger Things: The Experience which recently expanded to Brazil and Australia; Stranger Things: Escape the Dark; a brand new immersive experience set to open at Netflix House later this year; Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, an animated series that will take fans back to Hawkins; fans celebrate November 6 — the day Will Byers went missing — as ‘Stranger Things Day;’ and they can follow @StrangerThings.Things for fun ways to bring the world into their everyday lives.
SCREAM 7 IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON FEBRUARY 27, 2026! Today we get a new Trailer!
Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group Present
“Scream 7”
SYNOPSIS
When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.
PRODUCED BY
William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein
BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY
Kevin Williamson
STORY BY
James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick
SCREENPLAY BY
Kevin Williamson and Guy Busick
DIRECTED BY
Kevin Williamson
CAST
Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Tim Simons and Mark Consuelos
In celebration of the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run, Lyla, one of Toronto’s premier dining destinations, has transformed its Haute Halloween Soirée into a Blue Jays Watch Party and Halloween Celebration. The event is now free and open to the public, giving fans the ultimate night to cheer on the Jays and celebrate Halloween, all under one glittering roof. Guests are encouraged to RSVP through the Eventbrite link HERE.
Guests can arrive at 7:30 PM to catch the Blue Jays game at 8:00 PM on Lyla’s big screens while enjoying a complimentary Blue Jays–themed welcome cocktail. Once the game wraps, the night transitions into a full Halloween celebration featuring a live DJ, digital photobooth, and costume contest (or best Blue Jays outfit!) with a $250 Lyla Gift Card prize announced at midnight. Guests can also enjoy a late-night menu available for purchase, featuring Lyla favourites like Mini-Mac burgers, truffle fries, and chicken nuggets & caviar. For those looking to elevate their evening, bottle service is available, email events@lylatoronto.com to reserve.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Location: Lyla 60 Sudbury St. Toronto, ON
Dress Code: Blue Jays Gear or Halloween Costumes Encouraged
Admission: Free entry – RSVP via Eventbrite HERE
Today we get a new Featurette for WICKED: FOR GOOD! We can’t believe its release is less than a month away!
And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend …
Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good.
Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award® nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices.
Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum).
Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard.
As Glinda’s stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier award winner and Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives.
As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.
Wicked: For Good also stars Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Glinda’s fawning assistants, Pfannee and ShenShen and BAFTA and Grammy nominee Sharon D. Clarke (Caroline, or Change) as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear.
The film is produced by returning Tony and Emmy winning powerhouse Marc Platt p.g.a. and by multiple Tony winner David Stone. The executive producers are Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The first film, Wicked, released in November 2024, earned 10 Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscars® for Costume Design and Production Design. To date, the film has grossed $750 million worldwide.
Wicked: For Good is based on the generation-defining musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Genre: Musical Event
Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, with Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum
Director: Jon M. Chu
Screenplay by: Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox
Based on: the musical stage play with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the novel by Gregory Maguire
Producers: Marc Platt p.g.a., David Stone
Executive Producers: Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
This Halloween, Toronto comes alive with spooky vibes, DJ sets, and the Blue Jays vs Dodgers World Series, airing at select venues so fans can catch every moment. Do you want to partake in the fun, without the crazy, huge crowds to contend with? Yet still be close enough to all of the action? Do it in style at INK Entertainment‘s venues.
SINNER’S SALOON – Portland Square (600 King St. West)
Masquerade at Mister C – Bisha Hotel
Mortem Halloween – Rebel
Murder on the Dancefloor – Vinny
These events combine Halloween fun with the thrill of the World Series, perfect for Toronto fans looking to celebrate both in style!
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