#FIRSTLOOK: PRIME VIDEO: INTERNATIONAL ORIGINALS 2026 SHOWCASE

Non-English language movies and series are engaging global audiences more than ever on Prime Video. Today, the inaugural Prime Video Presents: International Originals showcase took place in London, an event presenting a selection of Prime Video’s biggest International Original movies and series expected to resonate with a global audience through 2026. Introduced by Vice President of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios International, Kelly Day, and hosted by Nicole Clemens, Vice President of International Originals, Amazon MGM Studios, and teams across the world, the showcase featured guest appearances from actors Stanley Tucci, Nicole Wallace, Park Min-young and Wi Hajun, actors and filmmakers Dolores Fonzi and Alia Bhatt, and author Mercedes Ron.

At the event, Kelly Day revealed that the Spanish-language movies in the Culpables franchise (Culpa Mia, Culpa Tuya, Culpa Nuestra) have been watched by over 100 million viewers worldwide. The three films based on Mercedes Ron’s New York Times best-selling book trilogy were number one in more than 170 countries at launch, with over 90% of viewers coming from outside Spain.

During the showcase introduction, Kelly Day, Vice President of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios International, commented: “Prime Video is where international storytelling is thriving. What we’re seeing now is that audiences all over the world are finding content from lots of other countries that they really enjoy watching. This is happening more frequently, and Prime Video is where that’s happening.

Day added: “Technology innovations we’ve made personalizing our service around country of origin and language preference have made it so that audiences everywhere can enjoy movies and television

from other places around the world. Streaming has uniquely enabled this, scaling up through social conversation, personalization, technical advancements, and AI, which allows us to deliver more personalized recommendations and a far greater volume of subtitles and dubs in over 30 languages.”

Full Transcript HERE

Demonstrating Prime Video’s commitment to investing in book IP and franchises, Nicole Clemens revealed Amazon MGM Studios is developing the latest book in Ron’s work titled 30 sunsets para enamorarte (from the Bali series), marking the first U.S. adaptation of the best-selling Spanish author’s work. The development deal is part of Prime Video’s collaboration dubbed the ‘House of Ron’, which includes 10 book-to-screen adaptations. Alongside the news, Clemens also released the Top 10 most-watched non-English language International Originals from the last year that saw record-breaking viewership worldwide. Five different countries feature in the Top 10 charts of International Originals, reflecting the diverse viewing habits and increased viewership of international programming with audiences globally.

Top 10 Non-English Language International Originals on Prime Video in the last year (based on performance worldwide):

Culpa Nuestra (Movie, Spain, October 2025)

Maxton Hall – The World Between Us, Season 2 (Series, Germany, November 2025)

The Tank (Movie, Germany, January 2026)

The Calendar Killer (Movie, Germany, January 2025)

The Family Man, Season 3 (Series, India, November 2025)

Tell Me Softly (Movie, Spain, December 2025)

Panchayat, Season 4 (Series, India, June 2025)

Tremembé (Series, Brazil, October 2025)

Mentiras (Series, Mexico, June 2025)

Paatal Lok, Season 2 (Series, India, January 2025)

Stars from in front of and behind the cameras joined Clemens and her regional Amazon MGM Studios executives Nicole Morganti (Head of Southern Europe Originals), Tara Erer (Head of Northern Europe Originals), Javiera Balmaceda (Head of Latin America, Canada & Australia Originals), as well as VP of Prime Video APAC, Gaurav Gandhi and Nikhil Madhok (Head of India Originals). Anchored by Film & TV critic, Rhianna Dhillon, the event explored themes such as building global franchises, appealing to younger audiences, stories centring women, the popularity of Korean, anime and Indian Originals, and the opportunity around international IP and non-English language content, for a global audience.

During the presentation, Nicole Clemens, Vice President of International Originals, Amazon MGM Studios, added: “There is so much opportunity to bring local stories, characters, and outstanding talent to global audiences, and we’re all already seeing huge success for both Prime Video, and the amazing talent.”

The showcase previewed a selection of International Originals launching in 2026 and expected to breakout with customers globally, alongside conversations with the creative talent, including Chile’s The House of the Spirits, starring Nicole Wallace and Dolores Fonzi; India’s Don’t Be Shy produced by Alia Bhatt under Eternal Sunshine Productions; French-Italian Masterplan starring Stanley Tucci; Korea’s Siren’s Kiss starring Park Min-Young and Wi Hajun; UK’s Your Fault: London and Spain’s Drawn Together adapted from Mercedes Ron’s best-selling books. Other previews included, Italy’s

Love Me, Love Me based on the most successful Italian language book published on Wattpad; Japan’s FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN, which reimagines the globally famous manga series as an animated experience; Colombia’s Betty La Fea: The Story Continues, Season 3, following “Betty’s” iconic comeback from the original franchise; France’s Toi + Moi – Seuls contre tous adapted from best-selling French trilogy; Spain’s Perfect Liars based on the most read book on Wattpad with 140 million reads and Apocalypse Z: Part II, the sequel to the successful post-apocalyptic story.

During the event, Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President of Prime Video APAC, presented on movies and series coming out of the APAC region, including the recent popularity of K-content and Anime. He said: “When we look at APAC, there’s an extraordinary opportunity to take exceptional local content from multiple entertainment ecosystems across the region and bring it to the world. There’s tremendous appetite for content from this region outside its home countries – whether it’s Japanese anime, Korean dramas, or Indian films and series. In fact, these are now amongst the most watched shows and movies outside their countries of origin on Prime Video. The opportunity is immense, and as a global service, we’re uniquely positioned to champion Asian content on the world stage.”

During a conversation about her ‘House of Ron’ partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, author Mercedes Ron said: “It’s been amazing, we’ve been working for three years now, and I feel that Amazon trust me and I can trust them. and if I had to highlight one thing it would be that Amazon really loves these kinds of (YA) stories and understand the fandom and respect them so well, so that’s why I think people are saying Amazon is making the best adaptations of books.”

In a discussion with actress Nicole Wallace, she said:

Commenting on her exclusive talent deal with Amazon MGM Studios: “For me the exclusivity contract means an amazing opportunity and a lot of trust in a streamer like Prime Video in me, and being able to just have the peace and calmness to have someone like them support me and being able to find amazing stories and characters.”

Talking about The House of the Spirits: “It’s an amazing adaptation, it’s very respectful, it holds so much admiration from everyone that’s been in it that I think that really comes through in the work. I think everyone is very conscious about the story we wanted to tell, the costumes, the makeup, everything is so beautiful, I think it’s one of the most amazing sets I’ve ever been in.”

Speaking about the comparison between her roles in the Culpables and Postcards from Italy: “There really is none (similarities). Mia is the idea we have of a New York girl that has a lot of money and can do whatever she wants with her life and Noah is the opposite, she comes from a very humble home and it’s obviously a very different cultural context, and I think that’s what I really like about Postcards from Italy, that crash between Italy and the US.”

As part of a fireside chat on Masterplan, Stanley Tucci said: “I thought it was one of the best characters I’ve ever read and I was thrilled to be asked to play it, it’s an actor’s dream. The international cast are great, Victor is a wonderful actor, Simona is wonderful and Thomas is an accomplished director, and the locations are stunning and has everything you could want.”

All movies and series will be available in over 30 languages, with up to 36 subtitle and 22 dubbed language options, across 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2026. Prime Video also features personalized recommendations based on viewers’ country and language preferences.

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. Central within the premium programming are the Amazon MGM Studios-produced TV series and movies, US and Global hits and locally produced International Originals, alongside fan favourite exclusives such as 9 Perfect Strangers and Those About To Die. Prime Video viewers can curate a bespoke programming selection on the service with dozens of add-on channel subscriptions available to expand their viewing options, whilst all Amazon customers can rent and buy titles including blockbusters and classic movies via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy a selection of ad-supported programming.

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Notes to Editors

The following announcements and reveals were made at Prime Video Presents:

Culpables Franchise Viewing Figure: Spanish-language movies in the Culpables franchise (Culpa Mia, Culpa Tuya, Culpa Nuestra) have been watched by over 100 million viewers worldwide. The three films based on Mercedes Ron’s New York Times best-selling book trilogy were number one in more than 170 countries at launch, with over 90% of viewers coming from outside Spain.

Top 10 Non-English Language International Originals on Prime Video in the last year: 1) Culpa Nuestra (Movie, Spain, October 2025); 2) Maxton Hall – The World Between Us, Season 2 (Series, Germany, November 2025); 3) The Tank (Movie, Germany, January 2026); 4) The Calendar Killer (Movie, Germany, January 2025); 5) The Family Man, Season 3 (Series, India, November 2025); 6) Tell Me Softly (Movie, Spain, December 2025); 7) Panchayat, Season 4 (Series, India, June 2025); 8) Tremembé (Series, Brazil, October 2025); 9) Mentiras (Series, Mexico, June 2025); 10) Paatal Lok, Season 2 (Series, India, January 2025)

Book Development Deal: Amazon MGM Studios is developing the latest book in Mercedes Ron’s work titled 30 sunsets para enamorarte (from the Bali series), marking the first U.S. adaptation of the best-selling Spanish author’s work. The development deal is part of Prime Video’s collaboration dubbed the ‘House of Ron’, which to date has delivered or announced 10 book-to-screen adaptations, including the Culpables trilogy, Dimelo Bajito 1 & 2, the Enfrentados duology (Marfil, Ebano), and the English-language UK adaptations of the Culpables franchise (My Fault, Your Fault and Our Fault: London). Your Fault: London and Marfil (Drawn Together in English) are the next titles to launch in 2026 as part of the partnership.

Previewed New Asian Content Slate: Presented the fresh and bold Asia-Pacific lineup launching in 2026 for global audiences, including:

Anime: Prime Video announced exclusive worldwide rights for the definitive reboot of FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN*, as well as shared detail on THE GHOST IN THE SHELL and From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, Season II. These three titles offer just a taste of the full 2026 anime lineup to be announced in the coming months. *excluding China

Korean: K-content previewed at the event showcased romance-led storytelling complemented by genre-blending narratives, in collaboration with leading Korean studios including CJ ENM, SLL, Coupang Play, and others. Titles included are Siren’s Kiss, Absolute Value of Romance, Human x Gumiho (working title), See You at Work Tomorrow!, Love in Disguise and The Sacred Jewel (working title).

Indian Original: Don’t Be Shy, a young-adult, female-forward coming-of-age romantic comedy film, written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji and produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under Eternal Sunshine Productions.

The House of the Spirits (Chile) Exclusive Image: Nicole Wallace starring as lead Clara del Valle in the upcoming series adaptation of Isabel Allende’s novel that’s sold over 70 million copies worldwide.

The event previewed Prime Video’s 2026 International Originals expected to resonate globally with customers and the creative talent from in front of or behind the cameras, including:

Fireside Chats:

Mercedes Ron (‘House of Ron’, ES, UK, US) with María Contreras (Head of Spanish Movies & TV series at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios)

Park Min-young & Wi Hajun (Siren’s Kiss, KR) Q&A

Alia Bhatt (Don’t Be Shy, IN) with Nikhil Madhok (Head of India Originals at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios)

Dolores Fonzi (Belén, AR; The House of the Spirits, CL) with Lucía Agosta (Film journalist)

Nicole Wallace

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW “OBSESSION” TEASER TRAILER

A new definition of horror. OBSESSION trailer #2 has just dropped!

Director/Writer: Curry Barker
Producer: James Harris (Teashop Productions), Haley Nicole Johnson (Under the Shell),
Christian Mercuri (Capstone Pictures), Roman Viaris (Capstone Pictures)
Executive Producers: Jason Blum (Blumhouse), Leonora Darby (Teashop), Mark Lane (Teashop), David Haring (Capstone), Ruzanna Kegeyan (Capstone Pictures)
Cast: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless and Andy Richter
Synopsis: After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

Focus Features and Universal Pictures Canada will release OBSESSION In Theatres Nationwide on May 15th

#FOOD: CHAIIWALA OF LONDON INTRODUCES CHAAI & SAMOSA GATHERING PACK

As Ramadan approaches, Chaiiwala of London is introducing a limited-time offer designed around one of the season’s most meaningful traditions: gathering at home with family and friends.

Available February 16 – March 22, 2026 the Chaii & Samosa Gathering Pack is a takeout-focused sharing set created specifically for Ramadan and Eid hosting. Priced at $38, it includes a Karak Chaii Flask (serving up to 8 cups) and 10 mini samosas, freshly prepared and packaged separately for easy serving at home.

More than a promotion, the offering reflects how many families break fast and celebrate — together, at home, over warm drinks and shared food. The Karak Chaii Flask keeps chai hot and ready to pour, making it a simple, convenient solution for hosts during a busy and meaningful time of year.

Keep in touch with CHAIIWALA CANADA here.

#FIRSTLOOK: “SPIDER-NOIR” TEASER TRAILER

Today, Prime Video debuted the official teaser trailer and premiere date for its groundbreaking new series, Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage in his first leading television role, premiering worldwide on May 27, 2026. Produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video, the hotly anticipated series will debut domestically on MGM+’s linear broadcast channel on May 25, then globally on Prime Video on May 27 as a binge release, in more than 240 countries and territories. For a special and unique viewing experience, Spider-Noir will be available to stream two ways, in “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color” for audiences to choose their own adventure to watch.

Spider-Noir is a live-action series based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. Spider-Noir tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city’s one and only superhero.

Full cast includes Academy Award®-winning actor Nicolas Cage (Adaptation, Pig), Emmy Award®-winning actor Lamorne Morris (Fargo, New Girl)), Li Jun Li (Sinners, Babylon), Karen Rodriguez (The Hunting Wives, Acapulco), Abraham Popoola (Atlas, Slow Horses), with SAG Award®-winning actor Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire, Day of The Fight), and Emmy Award®-winning and Academy Award®-nominated actor Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin, Harry Potter). Guest star cast includes Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, Amanda Schull, Andrew Caldwell, Amy Aquino, Andrew Robinson, and Kai Caster.

Spider-Noir is produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video. Emmy Award®-winning director Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag, Killing Eve) directed, and executive produced the first two episodes. Oren Uziel (The Lost City, 22 Jump Street) and Steve Lightfoot (Marvel’s The Punisher, Shantaram) serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Uziel and Lightfoot developed the series with the Academy Award®-winning team behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal. Lord and Miller executive produce for their shingle Lord Miller along with Aditya Sood and Dan Shear. Amy Pascal also serves as an executive producer via Pascal Pictures. Cage and Pavlina Hatoupis also serve as executive producers.

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 favourite Vampire Diaries; 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

About Sony Pictures Television:

Sony‌ ‌Pictures‌ ‌Television‌ ‌(SPT)‌ ‌is‌ ‌one‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌television‌ ‌industry’s‌ ‌leading‌ ‌content‌ ‌providers,‌ producing, distributing‌, ‌and‌ ‌carrying‌ ‌programming‌ ‌worldwide‌ ‌in‌ ‌every‌ ‌genre‌ ‌and‌ ‌for‌ ‌every‌ platform.‌ ‌In‌ ‌addition‌ ‌to managing‌ ‌one‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌industry’s‌ ‌largest‌ ‌libraries‌ ‌of‌ ‌award-winning‌ ‌feature‌ films,‌ ‌television‌ ‌shows,‌ ‌and formats,‌ ‌SPT‌ ‌is‌ ‌home‌ ‌to‌ ‌a‌ ‌thriving‌ ‌global‌ ‌content‌ ‌business,‌ operating‌ ‌a‌ ‌robust‌ ‌portfolio‌ ‌of‌ ‌wholly-owned‌ ‌and‌ ‌joint-venture‌ ‌production‌ ‌companies‌ ‌across‌ ‌the‌ U.S.,‌ ‌Europe,‌ ‌Latin‌ ‌America,‌ ‌and‌ ‌Asia‌ ‌Pacific,‌ ‌as‌ ‌well as‌ ‌linear‌ ‌and‌ ‌digital‌ ‌channels‌ ‌around‌ ‌the world.‌ ‌SPT‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌Sony‌ ‌Pictures‌ ‌Entertainment‌ ‌Company,‌ ‌a subsidiary‌ ‌of‌ ‌Tokyo-based‌ ‌Sony‌ Group‌ ‌Corporation.

#FIRSTLOOK: “VITRERIE JOYAL” (THE GLASS HOUSE) COMING TO PRIME VIDEO

Prime Video today announced the premiere date and key art for highly-anticipated Canadian Prime Original series, Vitrerie Joyal (The Glass House). Created by Martin Matte and directed by Guillaume Lonergan (Empathie, Audrey est revenue), the six-part limited series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on May 1. As announced by Series Mania this morning, the series has been officially selected as the closing night gala, where it will make its world premiere on March 27 in Lille, France. Martin Matte, director Guillaume Lonergan and cast members Pier-Luc Funk, Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais, Marilyse Bourke, Florence Longpré, Guillaume Cyr, and François Chénier will be in attendance.

“Martin and the team at Encore have created a bold, funny and moving series with Vitrerie Joyal. Its selection for the closing night gala at Series Mania is a testament to the exceptional quality of Canadian storytelling and the talented producers we’re privileged to work with,” said Brent Haynes, Head of Originals, Canada, Amazon MGM Studios. “This series exemplifies our commitment to collaborating with Canadian creators like Martin Matte to bring authentic, compelling and visionary stories to our Canadian customers.”

“I am deeply touched and proud that Vitrerie Joyal has been selected for Séries Mania. It’s a great honour for a series that is very personal to me, brought to life by such a talented team. I can’t wait for audiences to discover it on Prime Video starting May 1,” said Martin Matte.

The comedy-drama, Vitrerie Joyal (The Glass House), takes viewers to the heart of Quebec in the ’90s, a pivotal period when the province oscillated between tradition and modernity. Through the destiny of a first-generation Quebec entrepreneur, who started from nothing to build a prosperous business, an entire era is revealed, between ambition, hope and disillusionment. Alongside Martin Matte, who stars as André Joyal, a character inspired by his father’s life, the series features Pier-Luc Funk, Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais, Marilyse Bourke, Florence Longpré, Guillaume Cyr, François Chénier, Steve Laplante, Rémi-Pierre Paquin, Sam Breton, and Marcel Leboeuf.

Filmed entirely in Montreal with a crew of more than 150 Québec film professionals, Vitrerie Joyal (The Glass House) is written by Martin Matte in collaboration with François Avard and co-produced by Encore Télévision and Matte TV for Amazon MGM Studios.

#NEWMUSIC: JADE LEMAC JOINS HILARY DUFF’S “THE LUCKY ME” TOUR

Warner Music Canada / East West Records’ rising pop-singer/songwriter Jade LeMac is set to join Hilary Duff on one of the most anticipated tours of the year. Jade will join the lucky me tour for 28 dates that include New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre and more! Jade’s ticket pre-sale will launch February 19, 10am local time: More details here.

The 21-year-old singer recently wrapped up her Canadian headlining tour at the end of January before heading off to Australia to play a number of festival and headlining shows. On top of the upcoming tour she has upcoming festival appearances that include Austin’s Sips and Sounds, New York’s Governors Ball, and All Things Go Toronto that will see her share the stage with the likes of Lorde, Wet Leg and Del Water Gap. Full list of upcoming tour dates here.

Last month LeMac released a stripped-down version of her acclaimed EP It’s Always At Night with acoustic versions of each track – listen to It’s Always At Night Acoustic. The EP features “Pink Balloon”, “Sleeping with The Lights On,” along with her single “Running Home” which continues to grow, and debuted on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart last week, and is currently sitting within the Top 20 on both the HOT AC and Top 40 radio in Canada.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

March 14 – Austin, TX – Sips and Sounds

June 06 – New York, NY – Governors Ball

June 07 – Toronto, ON – All Things Go

June 22 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre^

June 23 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^

June 25 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^

June 27 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman)^

June 28 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater^

June 30 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^

July 3 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^

July 8 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum^

July 11 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre^

July 12 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^

July 14 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^

July 15 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre^

July 17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^

July 20 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre^

July 22 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^

July 23 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center^

July 25 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater^

July 26 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^

July 28 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center^

July 30 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater^

August 1 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater^

August 2 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live^

August 5 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden^

August 8 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center^

August 9 -Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann^

August 12 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre^

August 15 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre^

August 16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater^

^ w/ Hilary Duff

ABOUT JADE

Jade LeMac has a magnifying glass on pop music’s soul. With the strength of her pen, the Vancouver-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist paints a melodic world that embraces all the vulnerable layers many choose to hide. Jade’s signature combination of emotive lyrics and tender vocals, along with her advocacy for the queer community, has propelled her as one of the most intriguing artists of pop’s new generation. Her honesty drives her new EP, It’s Always At Night (out via Warner Music Canada / East West Records). In 2021, Jade released her breakout single “Constellations,” that quickly blew up landing syncs in Tubi’s 2024 movie, Sidelined: The QB and Me, and Netflix’s My Life with The Walter Boys. The single has since been certified Gold in the US and Platinum in Canada. In 2023, released the Constellations EP, followed by 2024’s Confessions EP, continuing to experiment with her songwriting and singing techniques. Building a strong fanbase on TikTok, the artist hasn’t shied away from embracing her Queer and Vietnamese identity and sharing her personal life with fans. Her genuine nature has been recognized by critics and peers alike. In 2022, she was featured in GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 and earned an Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist nomination at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards. She’s also received copious critical acclaim from outlets like Earmilk, Wonderland, Teen Vogue, Ones To Watch, Flaunt, Pop Dust, and more. In 2025, Jade’s musicality shone on festival stages like Lollapalooza, (even opening for ROLE MODEL’s talked about after-party that saw Olivia Rodrigo as a special guest), and Osheaga, and touring alongside Maren Morris with more exciting opportunities to come. As Jade continues to excel with It’s Always At Night, representation and sonic exploration will remain at the forefront of her music.

#NEWMUSIC: HILARY DUFF ANNOUNCES “THE LUCKY ME” TOUR

Ahead of her highly anticipated new album, luck… or something, arriving next Friday, February 20, multiplatinum global superstar Hilary Duff has officially announced the lucky me tour, marking her first full-scale global headline run in almost two decades. Check out her announcement post:

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She first teased the tour announcement at her final “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” show in LA when she brought fans onstage to reenact the viral “With Love” dance.

Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour will span seven countries, with dates across the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand beginning June 22 at West Palm Beach, FL’s iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre and then traveling into February 2027. Full routing is available below. Highlights include shows at world-famous venues such as Los Angeles, CA’s Kia Forum (July 8), Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre (July 20), New York City’s Madison Square Garden (August 5), London, UK’s The O2 (September 10), Melbourne, AU’s Rod Laver Arena (October 26), Montreal, QC’s Bell Centre (February 5, 2027) and Mexico City, MX’s Palacio de los Deportes (February 12, 2027). Support for the 2026 US, Canada, Ireland, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand shows comes from GRAMMY Award-winning and Platinum-selling artist La Roux. Jade LeMac is set to join Duff on the 2026 North America run, and Lauren Spencer Smith will join Duff on the 2027 Canadian run.

Complete presale information for Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour is below. General on-sales in the US, Canada, Ireland, and the UK start Friday, February 20, at 10 am (local), in Mexico at 11 am (local), and in Australia/New Zealand at 1 pm (local). For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.hilaryduff.com/live.

Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour PRESALE INFORMATION:

ARTIST PRESALES:

• NORTH AMERICA (U.S., CANADA, MEXICO): To participate in the Hilary Duff Artist Presale on Wednesday, February 18, at 10 am local time for the US and Canada and Thursday, February 19, at 10 am local time for Mexico, you must sign up at https://livemu.sc/hilaryduff by Monday, February 16, at 6 pm ET. Artist Presales for this tour are hosted by multiple ticketing sites, but anyone who signs up can join the sale. For Artist Presales on Ticketmaster, no code is needed – access is tied to your account. Artist Presales hosted on other sites may require a code for access.

• EUROPE & THE U.K.: Pre-order luck… or something on any format from the Hilary Duff UK/IE store before 2 pm GMT on February 16 to receive presale ticket access to shows in the UK and Ireland. Fans who have already pre-ordered the album through the Hilary Duff UK/IE store will automatically receive the presale link and code. The presale will begin on Tuesday, February 17, at 10 am local time.

• AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: Pre-order luck … or something on any format from the official Warner Music Australia store before 6 pm AEDT on February 16 to receive presale ticket access to shows in Australia and New Zealand. Fans who have already pre-ordered the album through Warner Music Australia will automatically receive the presale link and code. The presale will begin on Tuesday, February 17, at 12 pm local time.

PARTNER PRESALES:

• AMERICAN EXPRESS: American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets for the Canada dates before the general public, beginning Tuesday, February 17, at 10 am local time through Wednesday, February 18, at 9 am local time. 

• BANAMEX: Banamex cardholders in Mexico will have access to exclusive presale opportunities beginning Tuesday, February 17, from 9 am to 11 pm local time. An additional presale for Banamex credit cardholders will take place on February 18, from 11 am to 11 pm local time. Secure your tickets early and be part of the experience before general sales begin.

• CITI: Citi is the official card of the Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning Tuesday, February 17, at 10 am local time until Wednesday, February 18, at 9 am local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.

• MASTERCARD: Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia. Mastercard Presale in Australia starts Wednesday, February 18, at 2 pm local time and ends Friday, February 20, at 12 pm local time. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets during on sale is available in Australia from Friday, February 20, at 1 pm local time and the UK from Friday, February 20, at 10 am local time. Check out priceless.com/music for details.

• VERIZON: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows runs from Tuesday, February 17, at 10 am local time until Wednesday, February 18, at 9 am local time. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.

• VODAFONE: Vodafone mobile customers in Australia can be among the first to secure tickets during a presale commencing Wednesday, February 18, at 2 pm local time and ending Friday, February 20, at 12 pm local time. Visit vodafone.com.au/ticket to find out more.

• WESTPAC NEW ZEALAND MASTERCARD: Eligible Westpac New Zealand customers with a Westpac New Zealand Mastercard have special access to presale tickets starting from Wednesday, February 18 at 2 pm local time, and ending Friday, February 20 at 12 pm local time. Westpac hotpoints® Mastercard cardholders also have access to exclusive preferred tickets from Friday, February 20, at 1 pm local time. For more information, visit priceless.com/westpacnz

• WESTFIELD: Westfield members get access to exclusive reserved tickets to see Hilary Duff in Australia. Tickets on sale from 1 pm on Thursday, February 19 local time. Become a Westfield member by downloading the app here: westfield.com.au/membership.

the lucky me tour will celebrate the arrival of Duff’s sixth studio album, luck… or something, available to pre-order/pre-save now HERE. luck… or something includes the acclaimed new single “Roommates,” which is currently climbing at Top 40 & Hot AC Radio in the U.S. and Canada Listen HERE. Co-written by Duff with her husband, GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter/producer Matthew Koma (Britney Spears, P!nk), and Brian Phillips (Alec Benjamin, blink-182) and co-produced by Koma and Phillips, the track was instantly met with high-profile praise from outlets including Billboard, V Magazine, and Rolling Stone, the latter of which declared it “10 OUT OF 10…one of her best songs.” “Roommates” is joined by an official music video, directed by Matty Peacock (Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande) and currently boasting over 2M views on YouTube HERE.

luck… or something was heralded last fall by its first single, “Mature,” available everywhere now HERE. Hailed by VOGUE for “pushing Duff’s sound in new directions while still feeling quintessentially Hilary,”  the sardonic, shimmering track – which quickly earned over 5M global streams in its first week of release – arrived as a piece of autofiction inspired by romantic misadventures in her formative years.  Set against bright pop production and layered with Duff’s signature wit and vulnerability, “Mature” is accompanied by an evocative music video directed by Lauren Dunn (Olivia Rodrigo, Dove Cameron, Saweetie), which has garnered nearly 4M views via YouTube HERE. 

This weekend will see Duff marking the new album’s impending arrival with SOLD-OUT limited engagements at the Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas set for February 13-15 and May 22-24. Hilary’s landmark 2026 kicked off last month with her “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” dates, an instantly SOLD-OUT global run of very special live shows marking her first headline concert appearances in over a decade. Designed as a rare, up-close experience, the performances offered fans a look at an artist reconnecting with live performance on her own terms and setting the stage for what’s next.

HILARY DUFF LIVE 2026

FEBRUARY

13 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

14 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

15 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

MAY

22 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

23 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

24 – Las Vegas, NV – Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (SOLD OUT)

Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour

2026-2027

JUNE

22 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre *^

23 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*^

25 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre *^

27 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman *^

28 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater *^

30 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory *^

JULY

3 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre *^

8 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum *^

11 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre *^

12 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre *^

14 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater *^

15 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre *^

17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre *^

20 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre *^

22 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater *^

23 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *^

25 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater *^

26 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *^

28 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center *^

30 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater *^

AUGUST

1 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater *^

2 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *^

5 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden *^

8 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center *^

9 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann *^

12 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre *^

15 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre *^

16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater *^

SEPTEMBER

6 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena *

8 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena Cardiff *

10 – London, UK – The O2 *

12 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena *

13 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro *

OCTOBER

20 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena *

22 – Brisbane, AU – Brisbane Entertainment Centre *

24 – Sydney, AU – Qudos Bank Arena *

26 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena *

Plinko’s Descent: A Tapestry of Tactile Chance

Why does the soft clatter of a falling ball in a plinko game feel like a whispered secret shared on a misty London morning? In England, where the rhythm of drizzle against cobblestone syncs with daily life, the unhurried cascade of pegs and multipliers captures a similar quiet unpredictability. Each drop, a fleeting moment of suspense, mirrors the anticipation of a kettle’s whistle in a cozy flat, drawing users into a digital ritual as familiar as a morning brew.

Pins as Brushstrokes

The board, typically ten to twelve rows deep, balances open space with purpose—each peg a deliberate stroke, guiding the ball’s erratic waltz. Visuals lean into muted silvers and teals, updated in 2024 to echo the Thames at twilight, while the landing slots glow in soft gradients, avoiding the garish neons of less subtle titles. This economy of design invites focus, perfect for a quick session on a rattling train from Leeds.

A Soundscape of Subtlety

Every collision crafts a sonic poem: high-pitched pings at the top soften into deeper thuds near the base, a progression reminiscent of church bells fading into the Cotswolds’ hush. Unlike louder releases, Plinko’s audio never overpowers, its sparse clicks aligning with the tap of fingers on a phone screen during a quiet commute. In 2023 user forums, 62% of sessions were reported on mobile devices, often in portrait mode, where the board’s verticality fits snugly into a single-handed grip.

Risk Tiers as Emotional Palette

Adjustable risk modes shift its emotional hue, each tier a distinct mood. Low risk offers steady blues, multipliers capping at 5x, evoking the calm of a Norfolk estuary. High risk, with its fiery reds and rare 1000x slots, feels like a sudden squall over the Channel.

Mode	Visual Tone	Max Multiplier	Session Vibe
Low	Cool Azure	5x	Steady, meditative
High	Crimson	1000x	Tense, electric

These shifts, rooted in coastal color palettes, make each drop a visual story, with Plinko’s mechanics driving the narrative arc.

Mechanics as Choreography

The board’s payout structure forms a geometric hymn, slots fanning out like the ribs of a Gothic vault. Edge positions hold negligible returns, while central channels tempt with jackpots, their probability curves mirroring statistical arcs in old actuarial tables. A 97% RTP, unchanged since Spribe’s 2022 launch, ensures longevity over fleeting spikes. Auto-drop features, allowing up to ten balls in sequence, weave silver trails across the screen, transforming Plinko into a kinetic sketch, legible even on a budget phone’s small display.

A Session’s Quiet Drama

Envision a sequence: the first ball veers left, grazing a 0.3x slot with a sharp plink, teasing loss. The next corrects, threading center for a 15x glow, its chime blending with the hum of a bus engine. By the fifth drop, a rhythm emerges—unpredictable yet hypnotic, like waves lapping Brighton’s shore. Plinko’s pacing suits fragmented moments: a three-minute burst between meetings, its single-tap launch fitting hurried swipes on a crowded platform.

Cultural Echoes in Digital Craft

Fan communities on platforms like Reddit reimagine its pegs as pixelated hedgerows or map multipliers onto Dartmoor’s contours, blending chance with local lore. This aligns with a 2025 trend: hybrid tools merging random outputs with creative prompts, like quilt patterns randomized at village fetes. In these spaces, becomes a shared canvas, its drops sparking digital folk art.

In its silent deflections, Plinko mirrors the understated chaos of an English garden, where order and whim coexist, each bounce a fleeting note in a larger, unwritten score.

#FIRSTLOOK: “OFF CAMPUS” RENEWED FOR SEASON TWO

Today, Prime Video announced that the upcoming series Off Campus has received a Season Two renewal, ahead of the launch of Season One, which will debut in May 2026. Based on the international bestselling book series from Elle Kennedy, the series will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide May 2026. Prime Video has also released teaser art of the series.

A college soap based on the bestselling book series, Off Campus follows an elite ice hockey team, and the women in their lives, as they grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery—forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood. Season 1 follows the sexy and fun “opposites attract” romance between quiet songwriter, Hannah, and Briar University’s all-star hockey athlete, Garrett.

“Off Campus captures the kind of emotionally charged, character-driven storytelling that truly resonates with our global Prime Video audience,” said Peter Friedlander, Head of Global Television, Amazon MGM Studios. “With its passionate fan base, rich source material, and an incredible creative team bringing Briar U to life, we knew that this series had the depth and momentum to continue beyond its first season. Set against the high-intensity world of college hockey, the series explores deeply personal journeys and is brought to life by a tremendously talented cast whose chemistry and authenticity make every moment feel real. We have great confidence in the way Louisa has mastered this adaptation and we’re excited to give fans even more of the romance, friendship, and heart that define the series.”

Previously announced series regulars of Off Campus include Ella Bright (The Crown, Malory Towers) Belmont Cameli (Until Dawn, Saved by the Bell), Mika Abdalla (Snack Shack, Sex Appeal), Antonio Cipriano (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, National Treasure: Edge of History), Jalen Thomas Brooks (The Pitt, Thanksgiving), Josh Heuston (Dune: Prophecy, Heartbreak High) and Stephen Kalyn (Gen V, Motorheads).

Creator Louisa Levy co-showruns and executive produces Off Campus with Gina Fattore. Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen and James Seidman executive produce for Temple Hill. Leanna Billings of Billings Productions and Neal Flaherty also serve as executive producers.

Elle Kennedy, the creator of the Off Campus universe, is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than 50 contemporary fiction and romance novels. Her works have been translated into over 25 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

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 favourite Vampire Diaries; 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

#FIRSTLOOK: NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA PRESENT 7 SHORTS HONOURING 2026 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS HONOUREES

For the 18th year, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is bringing together filmmakers, producers and creative teams from across the country to create short cinematic tributes to Canadian performing arts legends, as the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) gets set to honour seven new laureates.

The 2026 laureates are Susan Benson, James Cameron, Sylvain Émard, Daniel Lavoie and Tonya Williams, all recipients of the Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award. They’re joined by Barbara Hannigan (National Arts Centre Award) and Sae Hoon (Stan) Chung (Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts).

This year’s films are directed by Jennifer Chiu, Dana Claxton, Tara Johns, Kevin McIntyre and Yasmine Mathurin, and produced by Christine Aubé, Niki Little, Teri Snelgrove and Robert Vroom at NFB production units across the country.

The finished films will premiere at the GGPAA Show on June 6, 2026, at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, and simultaneously online on NFB platforms and Apple TV. The films will also be available after June 6 on CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV—giving all Canadians the opportunity to take part in this unique celebration of performing arts excellence.

“At a time when the country is looking for great homegrown stories and Canadians who lead and inspire, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards has given us another remarkable group of laureates to celebrate. The NFB is proud to have been part of the GGPAA since 2008, honouring these individuals in film portraits that are cinematic gems in their own right. The NFB’s growing GGPAA collection is a precious legacy we’re committed to sharing with all Canadians, now and in the years to come,” said Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and NFB Chairperson.

To watch the NFB’s GGPAA films free online, visit: nfb.ca/channels/governor_generals_awards.

About the films

Three laureates will be honoured in short films directed by Kevin McIntyre and produced for the NFB by Christine Aubé:

Dancer, choreographer and teacher Sylvain Émard (Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award);
Singer–songwriter, performer and poet Daniel Lavoie, O.C. (Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award);

Soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan, C.M. (National Arts Centre Award)
While music is Acadian artist Kevin McIntyre’s preferred outlet for creative expression, his rich and vibrant career also encompasses writing and design as well as film editing and directing. Kevin’s experience in creative production is wide-ranging: three solo albums, his role as a member of the band Salebarbes and several years as a camera operator, editor and producer with CBC/Radio-Canada Television in the Maritimes.

Set and costume designer and painter Susan Benson, C.M., is a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award laureate, profiled by Jennifer Chiu in a film produced by Teri Snelgrove.

Jennifer Chiu is a writer, director, producer and researcher living in Vancouver whose debut documentary feature, Clan of the Painted Lady, premiered in the fall of 2025. She has a decade of experience researching and developing series and feature documentaries for film and television. In 2022, she was nominated for the Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research at the Canadian Screen Awards.

Filmmaker, explorer, inventor and environmental entrepreneur James Cameron, C.C., a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award laureate, steps in front of the camera in a film tribute by Tara Johns, produced by Robert Vroom.

Tara Johns is an Alberta-born writer-director based in Montreal. Her debut short film, Killing Time, won the Best Canadian Short award at the Worldwide Short Film Festival in Toronto. Her first feature, The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom, has garnered awards and acclaim. Tara is now in development on the feature film project Good Bones, with Palomar Films.

Screen actor and producer, arts executive and activist Tonya Williams, O.C., is a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award laureate and the focus of a short by Yasmine Mathurin, produced by Niki Little.
Yasmine Mathurin is a Haitian-Canadian filmmaker whose debut feature doc, One of Ours, won the Special Jury Prize at Hot Docs and earned three Canadian Screen Award nominations. The producer of acclaimed CBC podcasts like The Shadows and Tai Asks Why, Yasmine received the TIFF–CBC Films Screenwriter Award for her fiction debut, now in development.

Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts recipient Sae Hoon (Stan) Chung is celebrated by Dana Claxton in a film produced by Niki Little.
Dana Claxton is a member of Wood Mountain Lakota First Nations, located in Saskatchewan, who currently resides in Vancouver. An acclaimed multidisciplinary artist, Dana investigates Indigenous beauty, the body, and sociopolitical and spiritual themes in her work. Her honours include the Hnatyshyn Foundation Visual Arts Award and Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts.