ADDISON RAE is a new exciting breed of Pop Star, having found fame by route of TikTok, parlaying her success and recognition now into Music and Acting! The Louisiana-born Entertainer has been selling-out stops of her debut tour, THE ADDISON TOUR, which stopped off at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum, was no exception to that. Rae drew a full house, dazzling the mostly-twenty-something crowd with scintillating choreography and her girl-next-door charm, palpably humble and appreciative.

ADDISON, her 2025 debut on Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment peaked at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200, faring well internationally as well, thanks to her smash hit “Diet Pepsi”. The Album similarly received critical acclaim, with Critics applauding its clear vision and cohesiveness.

We adore Rae and while many were skeptical, we’ve always been supportive. In fact her ADDISION album still remains on high-rotation in an era where Pop Stars often are shying away from melodies and intricate choreography. She is reminiscent of that late ’90s Pop Renaissance.

We are thrilled to have witnessed Rae live and she was everything we thought she would be, bringing an infectious energy and playful seductiveness to the stage, which made her hour-long set go by rapidly. Rae is no stranger to the City, having filmed Eli Roth‘s THANKSGIVING in and around the City back in 2023.

Rae also currently stars in the Netflix‘s #1-ranking series MONSTERS: THE ED GEIN STORY. Things couldn’t possibly going better for her this year!

Some highlights from Rae’s Toronto show:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Paramount+ today announced that the DEXTER: RESURRECTION has been greenlit for season two with the writers’ room now open. 

From Emmy^®-nominated showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, the series stars SAG and Golden Globe^® winner Michael C. Hall (DEXTER^®, Six Feet Under) in the titular role of Dexter Morgan. 

All season one episodes are now available to watch exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada.

The debut season of DEXTER^®: RESURRECTION was a continuation of DEXTER^®: NEW BLOOD, following the reunion of Dexter Morgan (Hall) and Harrison Morgan (Jack Alcott) as father and son navigated their own darkness in the city that never sleeps.

DEXTER: RESURRECTION season one was executive produced by Emmy^® nominee Clyde Phillips (DEXTER^®, DEXTER^®: ORIGINAL SIN, NURSE JACKIE), who also served as showrunner, and produced by Paramount Television Studios and Counterpart Studios. Michael C. Hall (DEXTER^®, Six Feet Under) also served as executive producer along with Scott Reynolds (DEXTER^®, Jessica Jones), Tony Hernandez (Emily in Paris), Lilly Burns (Russian Doll) and Marcos Siega (DEXTER^®: NEW BLOOD).

For more information on DEXTER^®: RESURRECTION, follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and X and join the conversation using #DexterResurrection. 

MEET, GREET & BYE is the all-time-highest-grossing Filipino film of all time and it’s opening in theatres across North America November 14, 2025! Here’s the Trailer!

About Meet, Greet & Bye

Meet, Greet & Bye is a heartfelt, funny, and deeply moving story about love, family, and the lengths we’ll go to for the people who matter most.

When Baby, a mother of four, survives cancer, she credits her favourite Korean dramas — and her beloved K-drama idol — for helping her heal. But when her cancer returns, Baby decides to skip treatment and simply live her remaining days in joy. Her only wish? To meet the actor who once gave her hope.

Her grown children — each dealing with their own lives, disappointments, and distances — come together on one condition: if they can help her meet her idol, she’ll agree to start chemotherapy again. What begins as a near-impossible mission turns into something far more meaningful: a rediscovery of family, forgiveness, and what it really means to show up for one another.

At its heart, Meet, Greet & Bye is about the power of love — not the kind we chase, but the kind that holds us together when everything else falls apart.

Credits

Directed by: Cathy Garcia–Sampana

Written by: Jumbo Albano, Patrick Valencia, Cathy Garcia-Sampana

Produced by: John Leo Garcia, Carmi G. Raymundo

Cast: Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, Juan Karlos Labajo, Belle Mariano, Maricel Soriano

Cinematography by: Dan Villegas

Edited by: Marya Ignacio

Canadian Distributor: Sherry Media Group

CHECK OUT A SNEAK PEEK AT THE ALL NEW SHORT,

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

CHROME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW JERSEY

SCREENS ALONGSIDE THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS DECEMBER 19, 2025

SYNOPSIS:

When a mysterious toy company seeks to profit off the turtles’ new hero status, the brothers follow the clues to New Jersey and make a shocking discovery in this all new original short.

Directed by

Kent Seki

Written by

Andrew Joustra

Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Characters Created by

Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman

Produced by

Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Jeff Rowe, Ramsay McBean

Executive Producer

Josh Fagen

Cast:

Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Beck Bennett,

Zach Woods

Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers in Toronto and Montreal a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of BLACK PHONE 2.

Advance screenings will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15th, 2025 at 7 PM in:

• Toronto: Cineplex Varsity
• Montreal (EN): Cinema Banque Scotia

Synopsis:

Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death … and the phone is ringing again. 

Four-time Academy Award^® nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Mason Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw). 

As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake. 

Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to visit the camp during a winter storm. There, she uncovers a shattering intersection between The Grabber and her own family’s history. Together, she and Finn must confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine.

To enter for a chance to win, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK or IG. In the comments, tell us which City you’re in and tag one friend you’re taking. Multiple entries permitted.

Rules and regulations here.

Universal Pictures Canada release BLACK PHONE 2 Friday, October 17, 2025.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

tiff50 selection RENTAL FAMILY opens in theatres officially November 21, 2025.

Synopsis:

Set in modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.

Directed by: 

HIKARI

Screenplay by: 

HIKARI, Stephen Blahut

Produced by: 

Eddie Vaisman, p.g.a, Julia Lebedev, p.g.a, HIKARI, p.g.a, Shin Yamaguchi, p.g.a

Cast: 

Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Gorman, and Akira Emoto

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation is thrilled to announce a star-studded lineup of special guests who will take the stage to present, perform and honour this year’s Inductees at the highly anticipated Induction Ceremony on November 8, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.

The Induction Ceremony will once again stream live coast to coast on Disney+ Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST, and will be available to stream following the ceremony.

The initial list of presenters and performers includes the following:

Beck
Brandi Carlile
David Letterman
Doja Cat
Elton John
Flea
Iggy Pop
J.I.D
Killer Mike
Maxwell
Missy Elliott
Olivia Rodrigo
Questlove
RAYE
Sleepy Brown
Taylor Momsen
Teddy Swims
Twenty One Pilots

Additional special guests will be revealed leading up to the show date.

“Each year the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony brings together the most influential artists in music today to honour their heroes who have inspired their music and careers”, said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “These artists come from around the world to create lifetime musical moments that will live on forever.”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honours this year’s Inductees: Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes in the Performer category, along with Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon for Musical Influence, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye for Musical Excellence, and Lenny Waronker for the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

For more information on the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, visit rockhall.com.

ABOUT DISNEY+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment and gold-standard family programming. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Subscriptions also include access to the Disney+ Perks loyalty program including special discounts, everyday savings, and early access to exclusive experiences that only Disney can offer. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

ABOUT THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME

Born from the collision of rhythm & blues, country, and gospel, rock & roll is a spirit that is inclusive and ever-changing. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the sound of youth culture and honors the artists whose music connects us all. We share stories of the people, events, and songs that shape our world through digital content, innovative exhibits, live music, engaging programs, and our annual Induction Ceremony. We intentionally foster an inclusive and welcoming non-profit Museum that encourages and embraces creativity and innovation. As a community leader, we value, empower, and respect all people. Join the millions who love rock & roll as much as you do. Visit us in Cleveland, Ohio or at rockhall.com and follow us (@rockhall) on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X, or (@rockandrollhalloffame) on Facebook.

Today we get a new Trailer for ETERNITY, which just premiered last month at tiff50! It arrives November28, 2025 in theatres.

Directed by: David Freyne
Written by: David Freyne and Pat Cunnane
Starring: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, John Early, Olga Merediz and Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Synopsis: In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.

About A24
A24 is an acclaimed global entertainment company known for producing and distributing films, television series, music, publishing, and consumer products. Established in New York in 2012, A24 has cultivated a library of over 150 films and 50 TV series, earning critical and commercial acclaim with more than 21 Oscars, 18 Golden Globes, and 18 Emmys. Renowned for groundbreaking hits like Moonlight, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Uncut Gems, as well as television successes such as Euphoria, Beef, and Ramy, A24 has developed a passionate fanbase and expanded into ventures like Half Magic and the Cherry Lane theater. Upcoming projects include The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt, Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, starring Rose Byrne and A$AP Rocky, Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow, and The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.

Asahi Super Dry, Japan’s No. 1 beer is hosting a 19+ pop-up, serving up its famously crisp, super dry lager in a one-of-a-kind setting. We’d love for you to share this with your audience as the pop-up goes live next week!

From October 16 to October 18, 2025 an unassuming dry cleaner on Ossington will be popping up complete with Asahi Super Dry and Asahi Super Dry 0.0%, Japanese-inspired street food from Hanmoto, and exclusive beats from acclaimed DJ’s Teesh and Bambii.

Upon entry, guests will receive a “dry-cleaning slip” as their entry ticket, where the high energy of Tokyo will be thoughtfully reimagined with a Toronto flair. Inside, guests will be immersed in a dynamic space and will depart with a beyond expected Asahi Super Dry Cleaner keepsake.

Event Details:

Dates & Times:

Thursday, October from 16 8:00 – 10:00 PM

Friday, October 17 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Saturday, October from 18 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Location: 45 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y9

*Guests will need to be 19+ years old, with valid photo identification, to enter the activation. Entry slips provided on-site.

The holidays just got a whole lot funnier. Predictable Holiday Rom-Com: The Musical takes the predictable plot of every Christmas romance movie on Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix – and adds 17 hilariously unpredictable songs. With book and lyrics by George Reinblatt (Evil Dead The Musical), and music by Suzy Wilde (After the Rain) and Reinblatt, this all-Canadian comedy is staging a limited engagement sneak peek for two weeks only at the Second City Toronto from November 4th to 16th, 2025

“We’ve taken the exact same Christmas love story you’ve seen in hundreds of TV movies – and turned it into a comedy musical,” said Reinblatt. “And if you’re wondering which holiday rom-com we based this show on… the answer is all of them, since they all basically have the same plot”.

Will the magazine writer who returns to her hometown fall in love with the single dad she bumped into? Of course she will. Will the Christmas tree lot that’s going out of business be saved just in time for the holidays? Obviously. But what makes this show unique is that it mixes that familiar storyline with hilarious pop tunes.

“The songs in this show are equal parts catchy and ridiculous,” said Wilde. “So there’s no better place to debut them than at the Second City”.

Susan Waycik, Managing Producer of The Second City said, “We love the holiday season at Second City, and we’re thrilled to have the amazing show, Predictable Holiday Rom-Com: The Musical, as part of our festive festivities!”

Unlike the usual Second City fare, Predictable Holiday Rom-Com: The Musical is not an improv show. It’s a full-length comedy musical, playing for a limited two-week engagement. So put on your ugliest Christmas sweater, grab an eggnog, and kick off the holidays with this crazy new musical at Toronto’s funniest theatre.

Tickets available now at predictableholidaymusical.com

About the Authors

GEORGE REINBLATT (Book, Lyrics, Music, Director)

George Reinblatt is a Toronto-based comedy writer who wrote the book, lyrics, and co-composed Evil Dead The Musical. Evil Dead started in a tiny bar in Toronto and went on to play Off-Broadway in New York, has staged over 500 productions around the world, won the audience choice Dora Award, and the cast album hit #4 on the Billboard charts for cast albums. Reinblatt’s TV writing credits in both Canada and the USA include multiple Comedy Central Roasts (including The Roast of Justin Bieber), Mr. D, Just For Laughs, Roast Battle Canada, The Burn, Howard Stern’s Birthday Bash, The MuchMusic Video Awards, Rick Mercer’s Monday Report and the upcoming Hate The Player: The Ben Johnson Story.

SUZY WILDE (Music, Music Supervision)

Dubbed by the Toronto Star as “one of Toronto’s most talented and underrated composers”, Suzy Wilde has written music for a number of shows, including After The Rain (which premiered at the Tarragon Theatre in May, 2025 and is going to be remounted at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre in early 2026). Wilde’s other composing credits include Summerland, Crack of Doom, and the Dora-nominated mini-musical collection, Retold. Wilde will soon be on stage as a performer and co-music supervisor for MSC’s Uncovered: Madonna and Cher at Koerner Hall. In her spare time, Wilde travels the world as “Posh Spice” in Wannabe: A Spice Girls Tribute.

About The Second City

The Second City first brought its iconic improv and sketch comedy to Toronto in 1963 for a week of performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. After a decade of sold out shows at the 1200-seat theatre, The Second City established a permanent home in the city with the opening of “The Old Firehall” on Lombard Street. In 1976, The Second City Toronto further solidified its place in comedy history by creating the groundbreaking television show SCTV.

In December 2022, The Second City began an exciting new chapter by relocating to its state-of-the-art facility at One York Street. This move introduced three distinct theatres: The Mainstage, Theatre ’73, and The John Candy Box Theatre, each offering nightly performances that continue The Second City’s tradition of bringing laughter to audiences.

Since making a home in Toronto over 50 years ago The Second City has grown to become the most influential name in comedy launching the careers of countless Canadian comedy legends. Our illustrious alumni list includes names such as Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Mike Myers, Colin Mochrie, Bob Martin, Jerry Minor, Gavin Crawford, Kevin Vidal, Darryl Hinds, Chris Wilson, Lauren Ash, Ann Pornel, Alan Shane Lewis and so many more.