We’d love to introduce you to West Coast sensation Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng whose acclaimed restaurant Baan Lao has been named one of Canada’s Best New Restaurants in addition to landing on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list in 2022. In Vancouver, she’s been voted Best Chef three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023, an incredible feat. Baan Lao landed six awards each year, including Best Restaurant Overall, Best Fine Dining, Best Hidden Gem, Most Romantic, and Best Thai.

We shamelessly drool every time we see a post about Baan Lao’s exquisite Thai High Tea offerings.

We hear Chef Nutcha will be making her way to Toronto and can’t help but wonder if this means that the discerning Toronto set might get a chance to try some of her creations in the future?

Some things to know about this culinary wizard:

-Hailing from Isaan region, she began her journey as a nurse. She was committed to learning more about the impact of food on our health, she obtained her MBA and became a cancer researcher at Princess Chulaborn Hospital.

-Her husband encouraged her to pursue her true passion in life, food

-As a woman chef, she has successfully overcome barriers in both Asia and North America in a male-dominated industry

-Sustainability: With her personal and professional ethos built solidly on a foundation of sustainability (both environmentally and with people resources). A key example: She does not keep a freezer in her restaurant – that is how fresh and local all her ingredients are that she uses daily.

-Fine dining – Royal Thai cuisine is NOT street food. Chef Nutcha is determined to share virtues of Thai fine dining with Canada and beyond.

-She is the first chef to create a royal Thai high tea experience in North America 

-Business perspective: Not just a culinary creative, but a powerhouse business-minded entrepreneur. She has some very ambitious expansion plans in the works. 

Iconic Gladstone House will be opening Melody’s a Holiday pop-up with comforts & cocktails for the Holidays!

Step inside the holiday magic at Melody’s: the city’s most elevated holiday dining experience. Sip, savour, and celebrate the season with all-new festive cocktails, a refined comfort menu with seasonal flair, and dazzling décor. From November 20 through New Year’s Eve, the Gladstone House will transform the iconic Melody Bar into a winter wonderland of festive charm and timeless nostalgia, where every corner feels like stepping inside a snow globe.

Open only from November 20 – December 31, 2024 at Gladstone House.

With holiday décor as enchanting as the cocktails, Melody’s Holiday Comforts & Cocktails is made for those who love a little seasonal sparkle. Melody’s elevated comfort menu is designed to warm you from the inside out. Dive into classic favorites, reimagined with seasonal flavors, perfect for sharing with friends or savoring solo as you soak up the holiday vibes.

Thousands of fans brought enthusiasm and support to Arena D23 by Bradesco/Visa at D23 Brazil – A Disney Experience as Disney live action, Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios revealed new details, shared exclusive footage and new trailers, and surprised the crowd with special appearances from global talent and local voices. The extraordinary D23 fan event, taking place through Nov. 10 at The Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil, features extensive programming with diverse panels and presentations, offerings on the show floor and the D23 Brazil Store Mercado Libre.

Hosted by Otaviano Costa and Carol Moreira, the event welcomed studio leaders, including Jared Bush, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ chief creative officer, and Jonas Rivera, executive vice president of film production at Pixar, plus “Mufasa: The Lion King” director Barry Jenkins. But it was the enthusiastic São Paulo crowd that really turned up the volume of the celebration of The Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming theatrical releases and streaming titles.

D23 Brazil fans were delighted with the announcement that “Ice Age 6” is officially in production. Manny, Diego, Ellie, Sid, Scrat and Baby Scrat are heading back to the big screen in an epic animated adventure. A short video to celebrate the announcement was also released featuring returning cast members Ray Romano, Queen Latifah and John Leguizamo, who will also be joined by Denis Leary and Simon Pegg in the new film. More details and cast announcements will be revealed at a future date.

DISNEY LIVE ACTION celebrated Brazilian performer Carlos Junior aka Ca Ju, who joined singers on stage for “The Circle of Life” from “The Lion King.”

-Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King”director Barry Jenkins greeted excited fans, offering details about the all-new story that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. Fans were the first to see a new trailer for the film that opens nationwide in teatres on Dec. 20. Trailer and film stills are available to download and share.

-Rachel Zegler, star of “Disney’s Snow White,” a live-action reimagining of the classic tale, gave a magical shout-out via video to the D23 Brazil attendees, who were treated to an exclusive new trailer. Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy will join the fairest of them all in theatres on March 21, 2025.

-The crowd caught a glimpse of the fan-favorite fugitive alien from Disney’s much-anticipated feature “Lilo & Stitch.” The live-action reimagining of the animated classic about the lonely Hawaiian girl and her new, out-of-this-world alien friend who helps mend her broken family opens in theatres on May 23, 2025. A new film still is now available.

–“TRON: Ares,” which opens in theatres Oct. 10, 2025, didn’t disappoint when star Jared Leto appeared on the big screen via video. Fans were also treated to a special look at the film, which follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.

PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS’ Jonas Riverathanked fans for their support of “Inside Out 2”—the highest grossing animated film of all time that currently tops the list of highest grossing films released in 2024 (worldwide).

–“Dream Productions,” a new limited series from the world of “Inside Out,” returns to the Riley’s mind where a team of directors hope to find the next hit dream. Fans were treated to a special look at the series, plus the very first episode in its entirety. All four episodes begin streaming on Disney+ on Dec. 11, 2024.

–“Win or Lose,” an all-new original series launching on Disney+ Feb. 19, 2025, features the intertwined stories of different characters as they each prepare for their championship softball game. The audience was given a sneak peek of the winning series.

-The D23 Brazil audience was the first to see an exclusive new trailer in the works for Pixar’s upcoming feature film “Elio,” which opens in theatres June 13, 2025. Fans learned more about Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination who gets beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization that mistakes him for Earth’s leader.

–“Hoppers” introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver. The audience saw a special piece about the film, which opens in theatres in 2026.

-Audiences first met Buzz, Woody and a toybox full of toys nearly 30 years ago—D23 Brazil fans were invited to reminisce. And on June 19, 2026, fans will see their next chapter when Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” hits theatres. This time around it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.

-The Parr family is back on the big screen in “Incredibles 3.” Fans were delighted to see first-hand that their favorite Super-family have another adventure in the works.

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS’ Jared Bush shared his excitement about two upcoming features heading to theatres. As co-writer and executive producer of “Moana 2” and writer/director of “Zootopia 2,” Bush had the inside scoop.

–“Moana 2” voyages into theatres this month, on Nov. 27, and fans at D23 Brazil were treated to a sneak peek of the film. Stars Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson gave fans a chee hoo via video to build excitement for the film, which picks up three years later when Moana sets out to save her people’s future. Brazilian superstar Any Gabrielly, who voices Moana in the Brazilian dub, performed the end-credits version of new song from the film, “Beyond.”

-For “Zootopia 2,” Bush introduced a very special video greeting from Shakira, who shared for the first time that she’d be returning to play Zootopia’s pop sensation, Gazelle, in the new movie. The sequel to the global phenomenon sees detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis upside down. Fans got a special look at the film, which hits theatres in November 2025

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s over 100-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic year-round through special experiences; member-exclusive offers and discounts; its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; and the latest news and stories on D23.com.

Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” director Barry Jenkins shared an exciting new trailer with fans attending the studio showcase tonight at D23 Brazil—a Disney Experience. The trailer takes viewers back in time with a host of fan-favorite characters like Mufasa, Scar, Sarabi, Rafiki and Zazu before they called Pride Rock home. “Mufasa: The Lion King” releases only in theatres Dec. 20, 2024. The trailer and film stills are available to download and share.

Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. 

The film stars Aaron Pierre (Mufasa), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka/Scar), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi), Kagiso Lediga (Young Rafiki), Preston Nyman (Zazu), Mads Mikkelsen (Kiros), Thandiwe Newton (Eshe), Lennie James (Obasi), Anika Noni Rose (Afia), Keith David (Masego), John Kani (Rafiki), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Billy Eichner (Timon), Donald Glover (Simba), Blue Ivy Carter (Kiara), Braelyn Rankins (Young Mufasa), Theo Somolu (Young Taka), Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala). Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, the all-new feature film is produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen.  

We get an official Trailer today for Pablo Larraín’s (Spencer, Jackie, No) MARIA, following its World Premiere in Competition at this year’s Venice International Film Festival where it drew much acclaim. The film will have its theatrical release on November 27, 2024 and will stream exclusively in Canada on MUBI starting December 11, 2024.

Maria will have its UK Premiere at BFI London Film Festival on October 18.

The film stars Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie (Maleficent, Salt, Girl, Interrupted), Valeria Golino (Portrait of a Lady on Fire), Alba Rohrwacher (My Brilliant Friend), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog), Haluk Bilginer (Persona), Pierfrancesco Favino (Adagio) and Caspar Phillipson (Blonde).

Maria is written by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders), with music produced by John Warhurst (Bohemian Rhapsody), cinematography from Ed Lachman (El Conde) and production design by Guy Hendrix Dyas (Inception).

Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century in acclaimed director Pablo Larrain’s operatic Maria. The film follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. Maria reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life.

Maria is produced by The Apartment, Komplizen Film, Fabula and Fremantle. FilmNation represents the worldwide rights.

Today Nikon Canada Inc. announced the new Z50II, a compact, fully featured mirrorless camera that lets your creativity run free while enabling the effortless capture of amazing photos and video. This camera is the lifestyle accessory for those that seek innovative creative features like film-inspired looks and easy sharing, giving the freedom to capture the feeling of a fleeting moment, or conveying core memories with brilliant colours that are uniquely you.

The Z50II combines a full range of fun, creativity-enhancing features with the superior performance of Nikon’s latest mirrorless technology. This is the simple to use yet powerful camera that creators will always want to bring along, whether shooting portraits, landscapes, a great night out or an epic trip. This is Nikon’s first APS-C / DX format camera to feature the powerful EXPEED 7 processing engine, the same found in the pro-grade Nikon Z8 and Z9. The Z50II makes it easier than ever to experience immersive image quality, with blazing fast and precise autofocus, fast frame rates up to 30 fps, superb low-light capabilities, advanced video features and extensive control of colours.

“Whether you’re beginning a new creative chapter or even if you’re picking up a camera for the first time, the Z50II opens up a fresh path to self-expression,” said Amanda Mohammed, Director of Sales and Marketing at Nikon Canada. “Blending pro-level technology with a compact design, this camera is ready to accompany you wherever inspiration strikes.”

Discover Colour

Relive the warm glow of a summer day at the beach with friends or convey the peacefully sombre tones of your favourite spot in the forest. The Z50II is the first Nikon camera to feature a dedicated Picture Control button, opening new possibilities for expressive colour, with imaginative film-inspired looks. In a single press, the user can see in real-time the effects of up to 31 built-in colour presets, which instantly change the colour, tone and feeling of the scene. Using this camera encourages the user to experiment and play with colour settings to develop a truly distinct look and feel to images and video, using tones and colour to evoke a feeling like never before.

Imaging Recipes can also be directly downloaded to their camera as Cloud Picture Controls directly through the Nikon Imaging Cloud. These recipes are custom presets with changes to colour, brightness, hue and more, which have been developed by notable creators. Additionally, users can make their own Imaging Recipes and Flexible Picture Controls for truly limitless creative possibilities. Images can also be sent instantly to a user’s own cloud-based storage using the Nikon Imaging Cloud, or easily share images to a phone with Nikon SnapBridge.

Simply Powerful

The Z50II’s EXPEED 7 processing engine delivers surprisingly powerful performance in your pocket or purse. Advanced autofocus with nine types of subject detection quickly tracks and locks on to humans, pets, vehicles and more. The system is user-friendly and extremely precise, rapidly detecting and maintaining razor-sharp focus on a subject’s eyes, even as they move. Not only is it powerful, but it’s also smart, simplifying the operation of advanced camera functions. When in AUTO shooting mode, Nikon’s proprietary deep learning technology makes it possible for the camera to analyze and recognize the subject and scene, automatically optimizing autofocus, flash control, and exposure control values such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity settings.

Tell Stories with Video

The Z50II empowers all types of content creators to make amazing videos that stands out, with 4K footage that’s oversampled1 from 5.6K for rich and beautiful details. The camera records in various frame rates and resolutions up to 4K60p, delivering colourful and sharp video with high-quality audio. The Z50II makes it simple to capture high-quality video with a 3.2” vari-angle LCD screen, which helps to keep you and your subjects perfectly in frame, in addition to a video self-timer to begin recording to minimize time spent editing. The Z50II also features a Product Review Mode that focuses on objects in the foreground, which is helpful for products, cosmetics, fashion and beauty reviewers.

For those looking to go to the next level in production quality, the Z50II affords full flexibility with the recording of N-Log video that offers subtle and rich tonal gradation for higher-quality video recording with more exposure latitude for grading. It also has other helpful video features like a tally lamp, waveform monitor, headphone jack and a continuous record time of up to more than 2 hours.

Features of the Nikon Z50II

– 20.9-megapixel APS-C/ DX format sensor lets you capture high quality photos and videos, with gorgeous colours and amazing low light ability.

– Dedicated Picture Control button allows for one-touch access to inspiring colour presets, Imaging Recipes and custom Flexible Picture Controls, all in real-time.

– EXPEED 7 image processing engine gives users access to powerful features and performance, including an advanced AF system with subject detection and 3D Tracking.

– Bright electronic viewfinder at 1000 cd/m2 (nits), is roughly twice as bright as the one built into the Nikon Z50, allowing users to easily check focus and compose even on the brightest of days.

– Rapid photo burst shooting with up to 30 fps with electronic shutter, or up to 11 fps with the mechanical shutter.

– Features a Pre-Release Capture function capable of recording images buffered up to one second before the shutter-release button is fully pressed.

– Excellent low light capability produces sharp photos in minimal light with less grain thanks to a wide ISO range from 100–512002.
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– Features made for all types of video content creators, such as N-LOG recording, product review mode, waveform monitor, microphone and headphone jacks.

– Built-in flash is useful in backlit situations as a fill-flash or in dark surroundings.

– Hi-Res Zoom3 during video recording, which allows users to zoom in on their subject with no loss in image quality, even when using a prime lens.

– An illuminated REC lamp (tally light) notifies the user and the subject when video recording is in progress.

– Support for USB streaming (UVC/UAC) allows plug and play connectivity for online meetings and live video streaming by simply connecting the camera to a computer or smartphone.

– Equipped with a large and clear 3.2-inch vari-angle monitor with a touch screen for intuitive operation and recording yourself and others.

MC-DC3 Remote Cord

The MC-DC3 is a remote cord compatible with the Z50II and later models equipped with a headphone/remote cord connector (3.5mm jack). The cord is approximately 3.1 ft/1m in length. It is useful in minimizing the effects of camera shake when using a tripod to photograph starry skies and nighttime scenes, or with commercial (product) photography. It can also be used for remote photography to release the shutter at a distance from the camera. The shutter-release button can be locked in the fully pressed position for long exposures (bulb shooting) or held down for continuous shooting. It can also be held halfway down for shooting with less release time-lag.

Price and Availability

The new Nikon Z50II will be available in late November 2024 for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $1,249.95* for the body only or with a NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for an MSRP of $1,449.95*. The MC-DC3 Remote Cord is scheduled for release later in 2024, for an MSRP of $49.95*.

For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the vast collection of NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire line of Z series cameras, please visit www.nikon.ca.

About Nikon

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

With the Taylor Swift ERA’s Tour making its way to Toronto, French Made and KŌST have curated a Taylor-inspired menu that will have every Swiftie singing with joy! From Enchanted Hot Chocolate to the irresistible Pain Au Love Story croissant, these exclusive menu items are available for a limited time, Nov 12–24. Both establishments are inside Bisha Hotel, which also has Taylor-inspired suites and floors during the tour!

At French Made, enjoy treats like the Dream Macaron and Pain Au Love Story, or sip on the Lavender Lover latte and Shake it Off iced matcha. At KŌST, the Lavender Haze cocktail and Midnight Rain mocktail sparkle with edible glitter, making them the perfect celebratory drinks for the occasion.

We’d love for you to share these exciting limited-time offerings with your readers and followers—don’t let them miss out on these delicious, Taylor-inspired creations!

Menu Highlights:

FRENCH MADE

Drinks

Enchanted: Hot Chocolate, Whipped Cream & Sprinkles
Lavender Lover: Lavender Latte
Shake it Off: Iced Matcha with Strawberry Matcha

Pastries

Dream Macaron: Vanilla Bean Marshmallow & Ontario Strawberry Jam
Pain Au Love Story: Croissant Dough, Valrhona Almond Inspiration Couverture & Frangipane (Price: $7)
Macaron ($5 per piece or a box of 5 for $20)

KŌST

Cocktails

Lavender Haze: Tanqueray Gin, St-Germain, Butterfly Pea Powder, Passion Fruit Juice, Hibiscus Syrup, Miss Better’s Bitter, Lime (contains edible glitter)

Mocktails

Midnight Rain: Seedlip Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Butterfly Pea Powder, Passion Fruit Juice, Hibiscus Syrup (contains edible glitter)

This winter, the iconic KŌST on the 44th floor of the Bisha Hotel is transforming into a luxurious après ski escape with the return of the highly anticipated KŌST Chalet, a limited-time activation in partnership with Grey Goose®.

Welcome to Your Chalet in the Sky

The KŌST Chalet invites guests into an exclusive alpine-inspired retreat where Toronto’s dazzling cityscape meets the natural elegance of Lake Tahoe. The chalet’s ambiance is a perfect blend of rustic charm and sophisticated warmth, designed by Caspar Haydar Design. The inviting décor, with its plush furnishings, warm lighting, and stunning views of the city below, sets the stage for a memorable winter evening in the clouds.

Après Ski-Inspired Delights

Indulge in an exquisite culinary experience featuring hearty après ski-inspired dishes, curated to complement the winter atmosphere. Executive Chef Luca presents a cozy menu that elevates traditional comfort food, returning items from the Cheese Fondue, Short Rib Poutine, French Onion soup, Beef Bourguignon to Creme Caramel.

Kost Chalet Food Menu 2024
Cheese Fondue for 2 (vegetarian) | $48
rustic bread, apples, grapes, broccoli, potato, cornichon
French Onion Soup | $18
croutons, gruyere cheese, chives
Short Rib Poutine (GF) | $25
shoestring fries, Quebec cheese curds, shredded braised beef, veal jus, green onion
Beef Bourguignon | $28
roasted pearl onions, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, bacon, parsnip, fine herbs
Cassoulet (GF DF) | $34
stewed white beans, slab bacon, pork sausage, duck leg
French Dip | $29
slow roasted beef sirloin, horseradish mayo, crispy onions, swiss cheese

Dessert
Creme Caramel | $14 NF VEGETARIAN
Vanilla Bean Custard, Mutsu Apple Compote, Toasted Oat Crumble
The Gateau | $14
Rich Chocolate Sponge, Maple & Bourbon Cremeux, Candied Pecans
Fonduo (for 2) | $26 NF VEGETARIAN
French Chocolate Ganache, Marshmallows, Raspberry Blondies, Seasonal Fruit

An Elevated Partnership with Grey Goose®

At Grey Goose®, we find delight in the simple luxuries nature offers—especially during the winter months. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with KŌST for their exclusive Chalet activation. Crafted from the finest winter wheat and renowned for its smoothness and premium quality, Grey Goose® vodka evokes thoughts of the French Alps, with icy blue skies and soaring geese.

Join us at KŌST to indulge in a selection of expertly crafted high-altitude cocktails that highlight the rich flavours of Grey Goose®, all within the cozy, inviting atmosphere of the KŌST Chalet. Whether you’re savouring a spiced hot cocktail or a winter-inspired mule, Grey Goose® promises to elevate your cocktail experience.

Key Details:

Location: KŌST, 44th Floor, Bisha Hotel, 80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
Activation Dates: November 18, 2024 to February 2025
Highlights: Après ski-inspired dishes, bespoke Grey Goose® cocktails, luxurious alpine design
Whether unwinding with friends or enjoying a romantic evening, the KŌST Chalet offers the perfect escape to enjoy great company, breathtaking views, and premium cocktails in an intimate and stylish setting—your own Chalet in the Sky.

After a successful festival circuit run that included Berlin International Film Festival, London Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival, LA COCINA is now in theatres. The Film stars Raúl Briones and Rooney Mara.

SYNOPSIS:
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the back-of-house staff each chase the elusive American dream. When money goes missing from the till, the spotlight falls on Pedro (Raúl Briones), a passionate dreamer entangled in a tumultuous love affair with Julia (Rooney Mara), a waitress grappling with her own commitments. As tensions rise and shocking revelations unfold, the relentless pace of the kitchen threatens to shatter the hopes and aspirations of those who keep it running. It’s a high-stakes drama that explores the intersection of the personal ambition and systemic exploitation of undocumented immigrant workers within the pressure-cooker environment of a Times Square New York restaurant. 

COUNTRY: Mexico, United States
LANGUAGE: English, Spanish
RUNTIME: 139 minutes

CAST:
Raúl Briones (Pedro) – La Máquina, Down the Rabbit Hole
Rooney Mara (Julia) – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Women Talking
Anna Díaz (Estela) – Un cuento de pescadores, Del Manantial del Corazón
Motell Foster (Nonzo) – The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire, Blackout
Oded Fehr (Rashid) – Star Trek: Discovery, The Mummy trilogy   
Eduardo Olmos (Luis) – Feature film debut

WRITER-DIRECTOR: Alonso Ruizpalacios – A Cop Movie, Outer Range
BASED ON THE PLAY “THE KITCHEN” by: Arnold Wesker
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Juan Pablo Ramírez 
EDITOR: Yibrān Asuad
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Sandra Cabriada
COMPOSER: Tomás Barreiro

PRODUCERS: Ramiro Ruiz, Gerardo Gatica, Alonso Ruizpalacios, Lauren Mann, Ivan Orlic
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: William Olsson, Patrick Pfupajena, Fifth Season, Elizabeth Woodwood

“Beyond,” the end credit track from the highly anticipated Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film and Disney Music Group Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, “Moana 2,” is available today. Written by Grammy® Award-winning songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (Barlow & Bear), “Beyond” perfectly encapsulates Moana’s fearless sense of adventure and connecting her island beyond its shores. “Beyond” is now available on all streaming platforms. Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Music and Spotify.

In addition to Barlow & Bear, Moana 2 marks the return of Billboard Music Award- and American Music Award-winning composer Opetaia Foa‘i and Grammy®-winning composer Mark Mancina who composed music for the original “Moana.” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2” will be in theatres November 27. Tickets are on sale now everywhere tickets are sold for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2.”

Barlow & Bear shared of “Beyond,” “During the process of writing this, we spoke to a lot of people who come from Oceania and the Polynesian Islands, and what rings true to all of them is their deep connection to their heritage and how they honor their ancestors. No matter how daunting this journey is to Moana, she can’t refuse it. It scares her but also exhilarates her because it’s a call from the ancestors. And the idea that the ocean connects us all is a very big part of Pacific Island culture and wayfinding culture.”

Added director Jason Hand, “It’s incredibly emotional. When Auli‘i sang it, it really blew us away. We were all in tears listening to her.”

Added Auli‘i Cravalho, “’Beyond’ really impacted me as someone who feels deeply connected to my culture. It’s about going beyond what you’re capable of, beyond your comfort zone, and not doing it just for yourself, doing it for your people.”

The Moana 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack track list follows:

“Tulou Tagaloa (Sei e Va’ai Mai)” Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
“We’re Back” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Cast
“Tuputupu (The Feast)” Performed by Te Vaka
“Beyond” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho
“My Wish For You (Innocent Warrior)” Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Sulata Foa‘i -Amiatu, Matatia Foa‘i, Matthew Ineleo, Opetaia Foa‘i
“Finding the Way” Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
“What Could Be Better Than This?” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Hualālai Chung, Rose Matafeo, David Fane
“Get Lost” Performed by Awhimai Fraser
“Can I Get A Chee Hoo?” Performed by Dwayne Johnson
“Mana Vavau” Performed by Dwayne Johnson, Opetaia Foa‘i, Rachel House
“Beyond (Reprise)” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho
“Nuku O Kaiga” Performed by Te Vaka
“Finding The Way (Reprise)” Performed by Te Vaka
“We Know The Way (Te Fenua te Malie)” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Olivia Foa‘i, Opetaia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
“Beyond (End Credit Version)” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho
“We’re Back (Te Vaka Version)” Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka

The Moana Original Soundtrack has garnered over 20 Billion worldwide streams since its release in 2016 and featured the catchy earworm “You’re Welcome” and the power anthem “How Far I’ll Go.” “You’re Welcome” is performed by Dwayne Johnson, who voices “Maui” in the films, has been RIAA® certified 6 times platinum and is the most watched video on DisneyMusic VEVO with over 1.6 Billion views to date. “How Far I’ll Go” is performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, who voices Moana, has been RIAA® certified 7 times platinum and was nominated for an Oscar® Award and Golden Globe® Award for Best Original Song.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

The voice cast also includes Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Hualālai Chung, David Fane, Rose Matafeo, Awhimai Fraser, Gerald Ramsey, and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, who lends her voice to Moana’s adoring and adorable little sister, Simea. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, “Moana 2” features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy ®nominee Opetaia Foa‘i, and three-time Grammy® winner Mark Mancina. Jared Bush and Miller are writing the film, which is executive produced by Jennifer Lee, Bush and Johnson. “Moana 2” opens in theatres on Nov. 27, 2024.