Mongrel Media x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of tiff50 selection NUREMBERG in Toronto and Vancouver.

Screenings take places as follows:

Toronto Screening Details
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cineplex Yonge & Dundas
10 Dundas St. E., Suite 402, Toronto, ON M5B 2G9

Vancouver Screening Details
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Internation Village
88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9

Synopsis:

The Allies, led by the unyielding Chief Prosecutor Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), face the monumental task of holding the Nazi regime accountable for the horrors of the Holocaust. Meanwhile, a U.S. Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) becomes locked in a tense psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe).

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Mongrel Media release NUREMBERG November 7, 2025.

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The 46th Annual Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) festival features more than 100 events, including author talks, panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops, book signings, and special performances. Taking place October 29 – November 2, 2025 at the historic Victoria University at the University of Toronto, the Festival debuts its new 5-day format. Interview and media opportunities are now available with attending authors, and TIFA leadership.

FEATURED GUESTS & HIGHLIGHTS

Rachel Maddow (MSNBC) & Rebecca Solnit, in conversation with Nahlah Ayad (CBC) and introduced by Margaret Atwood (October 28 at Koerner Hall)

Kiran Desai (Booker Prize winner) – Only Canadian appearance

Richard Armitage – TV star of The Hobbit and Harlan Coben adaptations on his new novel, The Cut

Chris Pavone (The Doorman) – In conversation with Nita Prose (Oct 30 at Isabel Bader Theatre)

Kōtarō Isaka (Bullet Train) – Makes his first-ever North American appearance

André Aciman, Nathan Harris, Serhii Plokhy, Susan Choi, Chris Pavone, Eimear McBride, Cho-Nam Joo among those attending

CELEBRATING CANADIAN VOICES

Giller Prize winners André Alexis, Ian Williams, Michael Redhill, Souvankham Thammavongsa in conversation

Emma Donoghue, Thomas King, Madeleine Thien, Guy Gavriel Kay and Joy Fielding discuss their new books

Festival of Indigenous Stories, including Susan Aglukark & David A. Robertson

NOTABLE EVENTS

Kiran Desai: Love Lost & Found
October 29, 5:30PM, Isabel Bader Theatre

Internationally acclaimed author Kiran Desai makes her only Canadian appearance at the Toronto International Festival of Authors. The winner of the 2006 Man Booker Prize, Desai worked on her highly anticipated new book, The Loneliness of Sona and Sunny for over a decade. Her appearance is expected to be the hottest ticket at the Festival.

Chris Pavone in Conversation with Nita Prose
October 30, 8PM, Isabel Bader Theatre

Tipped as one of the best books of 2025, Chris Pavone’s The Doorman is a laser-sharp satire and literary thriller. Hear Pavone discuss how he crafted this ‘21st century Bonfire of the Vanities’ with fellow bestselling mystery author Nita Prose.

“Chris Pavone has always been good, but this novel is way better than good”
-Stephen King

Fiction Across Worlds: André Alexis & Susan Choi
November 1, 1:30PM, Isabel Bader Theatre

Award-winning authors André Alexis (winner of the Giller Prize for Fifteen Dogs) and Susan Choi (recently shortlisted for the Booker Prize for Flashlight) as they discuss their latest works of fiction, books that grapple with memory, family, and forces beyond characters’ control.

2025 Ivy Award & Conversation with Keynote Speaker Louisa Joyner, Associate Publisher, Faber
October 29, 2:00 PM, Isabel Bader Theatre

Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, founder of Kegedonce Press, is named the 2025 Ivy Award Recipient by the International Visitors (IV) Programme, in association with the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA)

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.

To celebrate the conclusion of the record-breaking series, Netflix announced today it will bring the finale episode of Stranger Things 5 to select theaters nationwide.

The screenings will take place in over 350 theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting on December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm PT, timed to the finale’s global premiere on Netflix, and run through January 1, 2026.

Speaking to Netflix’s Tudum, the Duffer Brothers said: “We’re beyond excited that fans will have the chance to experience the final episode of Stranger Things in theaters — it’s something we’ve dreamed about for years, and we’re so grateful to Ted, Bela, and everyone at Netflix for making it happen. Getting to see it on the big screen, with incredible sound, picture, and a room full of fans, feels like the perfect — dare we say bitchin’ — way to celebrate the end of this adventure.”

More information on how to attend these fan events, as well as specific theater locations, will be made available later this year.

Stranger Things 5 will release on Netflix across three premiere dates: Volume 1 on November 26 (Episodes 501-504), Volume 2 on December 25 (Episodes 505-507), and the Finale on December 31 (Episode 508). Each volume releases at 5 PM PT. Click here to see release times worldwide.

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).

STRANGER THINGS 5 SYNOPSIS:
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.

ABOUT STRANGER THINGS:
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 5 p.m. 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 that takes fans deeper into the story; the touring Stranger Things 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 will take fans back to Hawkins; fans celebrate November 6 — the day Will Byers went missing — as Stranger Things Day; and they can follow @StrangerThingsThings for fun ways to bring the world into their everyday lives.

With an exciting lineup of Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs games, along with major concerts from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Laufey, and Burna Boy at Scotiabank Arena, Miku Toronto, located at 10 Bay Street, invites guests to start their night with a courtside-worthy feast just steps away. The Courtside Bites menu is back, offering the perfect pre-event dining experience for sports fans and concertgoers alike. Available on select event dates from October 24 to December 30, 2025, between 4 pm and 7 pm, this exclusive menu is crafted by Chef de Cuisine Michael Acero to elevate any evening with bold flavours and signature dishes. Priced at 85 dollars per person, plus tax and gratuity, it is the ideal way to set the tone before tip-off, puck drop, or showtime. Guests can check with the restaurant on what days the menu is running and reserve a spot to enjoy the Courtside Bites Menu at Miku Toronto HERE.

Miku Toronto’s Courtside Bites Menu I $85
Appetizer Trio
Hokkaido scallop and Atlantic salmon sashimi (2 pc)
Ebi fritter (2 pc)
Aka miso duck
Choice of Entrée
Saikyo miso sablefish (3 oz)
or
A5 Japanese Wagyu striploin (2 oz)
Sushi Selection
Aburi nigiri (2 pc)
Aburi salmon oshi (1 pc)
Aburi ebi oshi (1 pc)
Miku roll (1 pc)
Red Wave roll (1 pc)
Sapporo
Available for purchase at $7

Available on select game and concert dates at Scotiabank Arena from 4 pm to 7 pm (Please check with the restaurant on what days the menu is running).

Whether you are out with friends, family, or a significant other, make an exciting night even more memorable by starting your evening at Miku. With this special menu, guests can enjoy a one of a kind dining experience before heading to the energy of Scotiabank Arena, setting the perfect tone for an unforgettable game or concert. Reserve your table at Miku Toronto HERE.

About Miku Toronto
Located in Toronto’s Harbourfront at Bay and Queen’s Quay, Miku Toronto is ABURI Restaurants’ first East Coast location, offering a contemporary, upscale dining experience in over 7,000 square feet of space, complete with a raw bar, sushi bar, and spacious patio. Known globally for its signature ABURI Sushi & Cuisine, Miku blends traditional Japanese techniques with innovative flavour profiles, led by Head Chef Michael Acero. The menu features ABURI sushi, unique land-based dishes, and Japanese and European-inspired desserts crafted in-house by the pastry team. Miku’s extensive beverage program includes signature cocktails, curated wines, and an impressive sake list, with staff ready to recommend pairings for a seamless and unforgettable dining experience.

GRAMMY Award®-winning pop artist Miley Cyrus has recorded a new song for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third film in Oscar®-winning filmmaker James Cameron’s phenomenally successful “Avatar” franchise. Dream as One, which is performed by Miley Cyrus, with music and lyrics by Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, and Simon Franglen, will appear in the end credits and be featured on the film’s original soundtrack. “Avatar: Fire and Ash” opens exclusively in theatres worldwide in IMAX 3D, RealD 3D, 4DX, ScreenX, and premium screens everywhere on December 19, 2025.

The original soundtrack for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” featuring a score composed by Simon Franglen, who won the “Record of the Year” GRAMMY® in 1997 for My Heart Will Go On from “Titanic,” will be released December 12. The Dream as One single from Columbia/Sony Records will be released on November 14.

With “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. The film, which has a screenplay by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, and a story by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Sa

lerno, also stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Brendan Cowell, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Duane Evans, Jr., and Kate Winslet.

Toronto’s favourite all-you-can-taste wine and drinks festival is back with a brand-new twist, its first-ever Holiday Edition!

Taking over the iconic Heritage Court at Exhibition Place, Wine Fest Toronto: Holiday Edition invites guests to sip through 100+ wines and beverages from around the world, from Spain’s Rioja region and France’s Pays d’Oc to New Zealand, South Africa, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and, new this year, the Sake Institute of Ontario. Guests can also enjoy festive ready-to-drink cocktails, gourmet food pairings, live DJ entertainment, holiday photo moments, and the return of the popular Wine School Classes included with every ticket.

Where: Heritage Court at Exhibition Place – 19 Nunavut Rd., Toronto, Ont.

When:

Friday, November 21, 2025 from 6 pm-9 pm

Saturday, November 22, from 1 pm-4 pm

Saturday, November 22, from 6 pm-9 pm

Sunday, November 23, from 1 pm-4 pm

Tickets: All-you-can-taste ticket prices start at $89. Visit winefesttoronto.com to purchase. This is a 19+ event!

Wine Fest Toronto: Holiday Edition is the ultimate way to sip, savour, and celebrate the season. Perfect for holiday outings, date nights, and festive gatherings!

There’s only one Eddie Murphy.
The laughter, the legacy, the life.

Today we get a new Trailer for BEING EDDIE, a Documentary about Comedy legend Eddie Murphy.

Release Date: November 12, 2025

Format: Documentary Film

Director: Angus Wall

Featured Talent: Arsenio Hall, Brian Grazer, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Jamie Foxx, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jerry Seinfeld, John Landis, Kenan Thompson, Kevin Hart, Michael Che, Pete Davidson, Ruth Carter, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tracy Morgan and more.

Synopsis: It goes without saying that there is only one Eddie Murphy. No other teen comedian shared a stage with Jerry Seinfeld at 17, and joined the cast of Saturday Night Live right out of high school. No actor has ever played a cop, a doctor, and a donkey — and dominated every facet of Hollywood he’s touched. Fewer still have been an A-list celebrity for over four decades, and never succumbed to its darker side. Murphy’s unusual combination of explosive charisma, focused ambition, raw talent, and deep-set circumspection puts him in a league of his own, and is on full display in Being Eddie, directed by two-time Oscar® winner Angus Wall. The documentary gathers comedy and Hollywood legends like Dave Chappelle, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jamie Foxx, Jerry Seinfeld, Reginald Hudlin and more to celebrate the Oscar®-nominated actor and his nearly 50-year career that’s seen him break barriers, invent genres, and inspire generations of talent. For the first time ever, Murphy invites the public into his home to revisit his breathtaking body of work, all the while revealing the dazzling interior life that has long driven — and grounded — this once-in-a-century star.

Producers: John Davis, John Fox, Charisse Hewitt-Webster, Terry Leonard and Kent Kubena

Today, Netflix unveiled the official teaser and new photos from the highly anticipated fifth season of Emily in Paris. All episodes of Season 5 will premiere on December 18, 2025 only on Netflix.

ABOUT EMILY IN PARIS SEASON 5

Synopsis: Now the head of Agence Grateau Rome, Emily faces professional and romantic challenges as she adapts to life in a new city. But just as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks. Seeking stability, Emily leans into her French lifestyle, until a big secret threatens one of her closest relationships. Tackling conflict with honesty, Emily emerges with deeper connections, renewed clarity, and a readiness to embrace new possibilities.

Creator / Executive Producer / Writer: Darren Star

Executive Producers: Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Andrew Fleming, Stephen Brown, Alison Brown, Robin Schiff, Grant Sloss, Joe Murphy

Starring: Producer Lily Collins (Emily Cooper), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie Grateau), Ashley Park (Mindy Chen), Lucas Bravo (Gabriel), Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), Lucien Laviscount (Alfie), Eugenio Franceschini (Marcello), Thalia Besson (Genevieve), Paul Forman (Nico), Arnaud Binard (Laurent G), Minnie Driver (Princess Jane), Bryan Greenberg (Jake), and Michèle Laroque (Yvette)

Produced by: MTV Entertainment Studios, Darren Star Productions, and Jax Media

Only on Netflix November 18, Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That is coming soon!

Logline: With dry wit, Canadian comic Gerry Dee explores his perilous years as a schoolteacher, the pitfalls of open marriages and the truth about Santa.

About: One of Canada’s most beloved personalities, Gerry Dee, is set to make his Netflix stand-up special debut with GERRY DEE: FUNNY YOU SHOULD SAY THAT, premiering worldwide on November 18. Filmed at Espace St-Denis in Montreal during the Just for Laughs festival, the special showcases Dee’s signature observational style honed over two decades on stage.

Dee, who spent nine years as a private school teacher before launching his comedy career, brings a highly relatable hour of comedy that mines the shared experience of middle-age, parenting pitfalls, and navigating the complexities of modern life. The special highlights the authentic voice that first brought him national attention, winning the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition and becoming a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

For global audiences who know him best as the star, co-creator, and showrunner of the hit sitcom Mr. D, or for Canadians who tune in weekly as he hosts Family Feud Canada, the special is a refreshing and unfiltered return to the raw stand-up that started it all. Dee proves that whether he’s grading papers or hosting a game show, the world’s most frustrating moments are often the funniest.

Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury, Directors, Content – Canada, Netflix shared: “Gerry Dee has an established, highly engaged audience across Canada built on his incredible relatability and his ability to find humour in everyday chaos. His transition from the classroom to the comedy stage is a unique narrative. We are thrilled to partner with Gerry to bring his authentic brand of Canadian comedy to the global Netflix stage this November.”

Speaking about the premiere, Gerry Dee says: “To finally have my first Netflix special is truly a highlight of my career. After twenty-five years of stand-up and years on television, there is no bigger platform to share my comedy. The energy of performing in Montreal for Just for Laughs was incredible, and I can’t wait for people around the world to see the special.”

GERRY DEE: FUNNY YOU SHOULD SAY THAT launches worldwide, only on Netflix November 18, 2025.

The Royal Hotel is embracing the changing seasons in Prince Edward County with a new lineup of offerings that highlight wellness, entertainment and community programming. Newly re-awarded a MICHELIN Key designation for excellence in hospitality, and also recognized by the ACO Heritage Awards with the Paul Oberman Award for Adaptive Reuse on a large scale, as well as by VineRoutes’ inaugural Restaurant Awards and the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for its standout culinary and guest experiences, the hotel continues to redefine County hospitality with experiences rooted in both comfort and connection – from the debut of an in-room service designed to elevate rest, to festive year-end celebrations.

“The colder months in Prince Edward County are all about slowing down, connecting with the community, and celebrating the beauty of the changing seasons,” says Sol Korngold, General Manager of The Royal Hotel. “At The Royal, we’ve designed programming for the colder seasons to bring together everything our guests love most about the County – exceptional food, restorative wellness, and meaningful experiences.”

Fall highlights at The Royal Hotel:
NEW Turndown Service and Sleep + Wellness Menu – Launched earlier this month, all guests can now request a complimentary nightly turndown service, which includes thoughtful touches to prepare the room for deep rest. Rooms are readied with curtains drawn and lighting dimmed, the fireplace is lit to create a warm glow, and a calming herbal tisane is set out to enjoy before bed. The experience is completed with a guided sleep meditation, recorded exclusively for The Royal by Reiki practitioner Dr. Krista Van Slingerland.

Guests may further enhance their evening with the new Sleep + Wellness Menu, designed to bring comfort, relaxation, and restoration into every detail of the night. Offerings include:

Bath & Shower: Signature Telford Basics amenities made in Picton, Bathorium shower steamers and bath soaks, and Comfort Zone Tranquility Oil.

Comforts: A Saje diffuser with calming essential oil blends, lavender pillow mist, therapy lamp with white noise, ear plugs, a hot water bottle, herbal “Sleepy Time” tea, and a Royal eye mask.

Pillows: Three complimentary pillow types, tailored to your sleep style—medium-firm down for side sleepers, hypoallergenic microfibre for back sleepers, and a plush low-profile option for stomach sleepers.

Winemakers’ Hour November 19 – Winemakers’ Hour returns to The Royal Hotel this winter, offering guests a rare chance to taste beyond the everyday portfolio. Each Wednesday evening, local wineries present distinctive selections—whether small-lot bottlings, new releases, or special pours chosen to highlight what makes their wines unique. From the nuances of terroir to the character of each growing season, every glass reveals a story of place, time, and craft. Guests are invited to engage directly with the winemakers, ask questions, and discover the details behind each pour in an intimate, one-hour complimentary tasting.

Spa Open House November 17 – The Royal Spa will welcome the community to explore mini treatments, facial demo, discounted products, giveaways and promotions.
Welcome drink and goodie bag

Personalized skin consultations

Special offers from Comfort Zone, Coola, and Three Ships

Live facial demo with our estheticians

Mini RMT massage sessions

Sauna Club session led by Dr. Krista Van Slingerland

20% off when booking your next facial or body treatment

Glow Bundle – This November, The Royal Hotel launches The Glow Bundle, featuring four facial treatments designed to keep skin radiant and refreshed. Subscribers will enjoy early access to promotions and spa events, along with a special birthday gift—making it the perfect way to embrace effortless, ongoing self-care.

The Royal Panettone – This December, The Royal brings back a beloved holiday tradition with its signature Panettone–an artisinal take on the Italian classic. Each loaf begins with a sourdough starter, and is baked in small batches using fresh egg yolks, pure butter, local honey, and vibrant candied orange peel. The Royal Panettone makes the perfect thoughtful gift or seasonal indulgence as the holidays approach.

On New Year’s Eve, The Royal comes alive in the spirit of a Roman street party—a night of food, music, and shared celebration. Guests will gather around chef-led stations and passed canapés that invite conversation and connection. As the night deepens, music fills the room and the celebration carries through to midnight.

For more information, to book a stay, or to make restaurant or spa reservations, visit theroyalhotel.ca.