tiff50 selection NOUVELLE VAGUE from Richard Linklater will debut across Canada October 31, 2025. We get a new Trailer today.

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Cannes Film Festival 2025
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Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival 2025
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New York Film Festival 2025
Telluride Film Festival 2025
Deauville American Film Festival 2025
Munich Film Festival 2025
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2025

Synopsis:
NOUVELLE VAGUE is Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater’s love letter to the revolutionary magic of the French New Wave, reimagining the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, which ultimately cemented Godard as a pioneer of global cinema. As critic-turned-director Godard makes and breaks the rules, a mix of fresh faces and daring talents — including Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg, Aubry Dullin as Jean-Paul Belmondo, and Guillaume Marbeck as Godard himself — bring his spontaneous, electric film to life. Capturing the youthful dynamism and creative chaos at the heart of one of the world’s most beloved and influential movies, Nouvelle Vague transports us to the streets of 1959 Paris for an ode to the power of cinema to transform our lives.

Principal Cast:
Guillaume Marbeck (feature film debut) as Jean-Luc Godard
Zoey Deutch (The Politician, The Threesome, Set It Up) as Jean Seberg
Aubry Dullin as Jean-Paul Belmondo
Adrien Rouyard as François Truffaut
Antoine Besson as Claude Chabrol
Jodie Ruth-Forest as Suzanne Schiffman
Screenplay: Holly Gent, Vincent Palmo Jr., Michèle Halberstadt, Laetitia Masson

Country: France
Runtime: 106 minutes
Language: French (with English subtitles)

Executive Producers: Emmanuel Montamat, John Sloss
Producers: Laurent Pétin, Michèle Pétin
Canadian Distributor: Photon Films
U.S. Distributor: Netflix

ABOUT PHOTON FILMS AND MEDIA
Launched in 2010, Photon Films and Media (photonfilms.ca), formerly Pacific Northwest Pictures, is a leading Canadian entertainment company specializing in the development, financing, production and distribution of feature films for the domestic and international marketplace. With an emphasis on high quality films from leading filmmakers in diverse genres, Photon Films brings those films to consumers with innovative forms of marketing and distribution across all distribution platforms.

Recent theatrical releases include the SXSW Grand Jury and Audience Award Winner Bob Trevino Likes It from writer/director Tracie Laymon and starring Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo, Tribeca Audience Award Winner Bad Shabbos with Kyra Sedgwick, David Paymer and Method Man, and the critically acclaimed documentary One to One: John & Yoko from directors Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards. Upcoming films include Youngblood from director Hubert Davis and starring Blair Underwood and Ashton James, and Little Lorraine from director Andy Hines and starring Stephen Amell, Sean Astin, J Balvin, Matt Walsh, Rhys Darby and Stephen McHattie.

A new trailer for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming animated adventure “Zootopia 2” launches today and features an all-new original song, “Zoo,” performed by Shakira who returns as the voice of Zootopia’s biggest pop star, Gazelle.

In the trailer, audiences get a first look at brand-new characters and a hidden reptile population when rookie cops Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) come face-to-face with a mysterious pit viper, Gary De’Snake (voice of Academy Award®-winner Ke Huy Quan). The film is directed by the Oscar®-winning team of Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush and Byron Howard and produced by Yvett Merino.

“Zoo” music and lyrics are written by Ed Sheeran, Blake Slatkin and Shakira. The song is produced by Blake Slatkin, Alex (A.C.) Castillo, Shakira and Ed Sheeran. The single “Zoo” releases on Friday, October 10. The “Zootopia 2” score is composed by Academy Award®-winner Michael Giacchino and launches as a part of the full soundtrack on Friday, November 21, ahead of the film’s theatrical release on Wednesday, November 26.

In addition to writing and producing the single “Zoo” with Shakira, Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin appear in “Zootopia 2” in special cameos as a pair of sheep named Ed Shearin and Baalake Lambkin.

Disney and SiriusXM will also host an exclusive first listen of “Zoo” on Disney Hits (channel 133) on Wednesday, October 8. SiriusXM’s Disney Hits will play the full song every hour through the end of the day ahead of its worldwide release on October 10.

“Zoo” will resonate with fans of the breakout anthem “Try Everything” featured in the original Oscar® winning film “Zootopia” released in 2016. “Try Everything” has been streamed 2.7 billion times worldwide to date.

The “Zootopia 2” voice cast is composed of an astounding pool of talent that also includes Andy Samberg (“Saturday Night Live”), David Strathairn (“Good Night, and Good Luck”), Macaulay Culkin (“American Horror Story”) and Brenda Song (“The Last Showgirl”) who appear as the Lynxleys, one of the most prominent families in Zootopia. Comedian Fortune Feimster (“Crushing It”) previously joined the cast as Nibbles Maplestick, an oddball beaver whose podcast explores reptile mysteries; Idris Elba (“Heads of State”) returns as Chief Bogo, the well-respected head of the Zootopia Police Department; Patrick Warburton (“The Emperor’s New Groove”) voices actor-turned-politician Mayor Brian Winddancer; Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”) stars as Dr. Fuzzby, an adorable quokka therapy animal; and Nate Torrence (“Get Smart”) reprises his role as Clawhauser, Zootopia Police Department’s charming cheetah receptionist.

Pre-Add “Zoo” Single and “Zootopia 2” Soundtrack on Apple HERE

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Last night, the stars and filmmakers from 20th Century Studios’ “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” celebrated the film at the 63^rd New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall. Stars Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Stephen Graham, Odessa Young, Gaby Hoffmann, Matthew Pellicano Jr., David Krumholtz and Harrison Sloan Gilbertson attended the event alongside writer/director/producer Scott Cooper, producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Eric Robertson, and Scott Stuber, and executive producer Warren Zanes. They were joined by Bruce Springsteen, and his longtime manager, Jon Landau, who are portrayed in the film by White and Strong, respectively.  

After the screening, attendees of the star-studded premiere – including Anne Hathaway, Whoopi Goldberg, and Gayle King – were treated to a surprise performance by Springsteen. Cooper, the cast, and the legendary rock icon were greeted by a rapturous response from the crowd, who all stood enthralled during Springsteen’s surprise intimate performance of “Land of Hope and Dreams.”    

The film chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album. Recorded on a four-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom, the album marked a pivotal time in his life and is considered one of his most enduring works—a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe.  

 “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” releases exclusively in theatres in IMAX and premium screens everywhere October 24, 2025.   

Canada’s Walk of Fame is turning up the volume on Canada’s next big music stars, today announcing the five winners of the 13th annual RBC Emerging Musician Program, in partnership with Stingray. Celebrated as Canada’s premier platform for discovering and supporting the next generation of musical artists, the program offers career-changing mentorship, development, and performance opportunities.

Taking the spotlight this year are: Third Prize Winners John Fellner (London, ON), Braden Lam (Halifax, NS), and Andie Therio (Montreal, QC); Second Prize Winner Jennarie (Toronto, ON); and  Grand Prize Winner Annabel Oreste (Laval, QC).

“I’m so thankful to God for opening this door in my life,” said Oreste. “I feel like the wind is finally carrying me toward new horizons. I make music to empower and to remind others of their worth. I’m deeply grateful to Canada’s Walk of Fame, RBC, and Stingray for believing in me and broadening my horizons. I’m so excited to share more of my world and my music on a national scale.”

This year’s submissions poured in from across the country, underscoring the strength and diversity of Canada’s musical landscape. A panel of over 20 industry judges reviewed each entry for originality, creativity, and talent, ultimately selecting five recipients whose music spans genres from country and folk to pop and R&B.

“What excites me most about this year’s winners is the individuality and honesty in their music,” said Griffin Sokal, Director of Marketing and Emerging Musician Program Manager, Canada’s Walk of Fame. “Each are at a pivotal moment where talent and drive meet opportunity, and it’s a privilege to help amplify their artistry. Their music is raw, real, and resonant – a reminder of why championing emerging voices matters.”

“At RBC, we’re inspired by the passion and determination of these artists,” said Gayle Corcoran, Senior Director, Social Impact, RBC. “Supporting programs that help early career musicians launch, means investing in the future of culture, creativity and community. That’s why RBC has been a long-standing supporter of Canada’s Walk of Fame and is proud to champion the next generation of Canadian talent.”

“Collaborating with Canada’s Walk of Fame on this program is an incredible opportunity to spotlight homegrown voices,” said David Purdy, Chief Revenue Officer of Stingray. “We believe Canadian music deserves to be heard everywhere. Throughout October, the new Canada’s Walk of Fame channel on Stingray Music will introduce this year’s winners, past alumni, and Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductees to audiences across the country and beyond.”

This year’s Grand Prize Winner is Annabel Oreste of Laval, Quebec, a Canadian-Haitian pop and R&B artist whose music embodies empowerment, resilience, and soul. Known nationally from her run on Star Académie (2021) as Princesse Annabel, she has since built a growing audience with powerful performances and heartfelt songwriting. Her viral cover of Anita Baker’s Body and Soul has surpassed 300,000 views on YouTube, and her singles Trop Jeune—created in partnership with the youth mental health organization Jeune en Tête, where she is an ambassador—and Hero have showcased her artistry on national stages, including Honey Jam 2024 and 2025 (broadcast on CBC Music and CBC Gem). With her debut EP Lovingly set for release in 2026, Annabel is quickly emerging as one of Canada’s most exciting new voices.
Instagram: @annabelorestemusic

The Second Prize Winner is Jennarie of Toronto, Ontario, an independent artist who blends pop, R&B, and jazz into a sound that is soulful, bold, and rooted in emotional truth. Proudly queer, plus-size, and neurodivergent, she creates music that uplifts underrepresented communities and celebrates self-love. In 2024, her empowering track Never Been Small went viral in response to online body-shaming, catching the attention of SZA and Meghan Trainor, amassing millions of views, and surpassing 2 million streams on Spotify. The song was recently featured in Rosebud Baker’s 2025 Netflix comedy special The Motherlode. Jennarie has performed at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival and Pride Toronto, was selected for the RBC x MusiCounts First Up program, and has received support from FACTOR, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Chalmers Foundation.
Instagram: @jennariemusic

The Third Prize Winners:

• John Fellner (London, Ontario), a singer-songwriter who blends indie folk and R&B into a sound that is both intimate and contemporary. Starting out as a JUNO-nominated producer with over 80 million streams to his credit, John discovered a deeper resonance when writing from his own experiences. His thoughtful lyricism and emotional honesty earned him both the Aeolian Hall Songwriting Contest and Slaight Music’s It’s Your Shot Contest in 2023. With a growing presence as a performer, John is now stepping fully into his artistry, crafting songs that connect through vulnerability and depth. Instagram: @johnfellner
• Braden Lam (Halifax, Nova Scotia) blends authentic songwriting with modern indie flair, forging a 21st-century sound rooted in folk tradition. His debut album The Cloudmaker’s Cry earned praise from Billboard, Exclaim!, and Range Magazine, with the single Beautiful Neighbourhoods reaching #7 on the CBC Top 20 and placing in the Top 8 of SiriusXM’s Top of the Country program in 2025. He has performed internationally at The Great Escape (UK), Reeperbahn (Germany), and across Ireland, Scotland, the U.S., and Canada, building a reputation as one of Atlantic Canada’s most compelling young voices.
  Instagram: @bradenlamusic
• Andie Therio (Montreal, Quebec) is a singer-songwriter blending country, pop-rock, and folk into heartfelt songs drawn from her own experiences. She made her official debut in 2022 with She’s Good, a self-written EP that launched her career, followed by her first full-length album Back To You (2023), which earned airplay on SiriusXM Canada and a sold-out release show in Montréal. Since then, she has performed on major stages across Quebec, including Festival Country de Lotbinière, Lasso Montréal, and the Festival Western de St-Tite. After releasing the acoustic mini-album Home Sessions in 2025, Andie is preparing her next chapter with Nomade, the title track of her forthcoming French-language album set for 2026. Instagram: @andietherio

PRIZING DETAILS

The Grand Prize winner receives $20,000 cash, a private studio session at Metalworks Studios, and exclusive performance opportunities at Canada’s Walk of Fame events, including the 2025 Canada’s Walk of Fame Rock the Halls charity concert at El Mocambo on December 20^th, in support of Daily Bread Food Bank.

The Second Prize winner receives $10,000 cash, and each of the three Third Prize winners receives $5,000 cash.

All five winners will also receive:

• Exposure on the dedicated Canada’s Walk of Fame music channel launching this October on Stingray
• A performance at Festival du Voyageur 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
• A showcase slot at Departure Fest in May 2026 in Toronto
• A creative workshop and mentorship panel at Toronto’s Arthaus
• One (1) group mentorship session with a Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee, Allan Slaight Music Impact Honouree, or established artist
• $2,000 toward the production of a performance video
• A personalized artist page on emergingmusician.ca

For more information about the winners and to hear their music, visit emergingmusician.ca.

Canada’s Walk of Fame Socials

Instagram: @CWOFame | Twitter: @CWOFame | YouTube: @canadaswalkoffame | Facebook: @CWOFame
Emerging Musician Program Instagram: @emerging.musician
Hashtags: #CanadaThrives #EMP2025

Canada’s Walk of Fame was established in 1998 by founders Bill Ballard, Dusty Cohl and Peter Soumalias, with Dianne Schwalm and in partnership with Gary Slaight.

Canada’s Walk of Fame gratefully acknowledges the support of its 2025 Partners: Seeing Red, Cineplex Entertainment, The Slaight Family Foundation, RBC, Air Canada, MLSE, NBCUniversal, Stingray, VIA Rail Canada, The Printing House, and Roots.

Canada’s Walk of Fame is a registered charity. Charitable Registration Number 889896924RR0001.

About Stingray 
Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), a global music, media, and technology company, is an industry leader in TV broadcasting, streaming, radio, business services, and advertising. Stingray provides an array of global music, digital, and advertising services to enterprise brands worldwide, including audio and video channels, 97 radio stations, subscription video-on-demand content, FAST channels, karaoke products and music apps, and in-car and on-board infotainment content. Stingray Business, a division of Stingray, provides commercial solutions in music, in-store advertising solutions, digital signage, and AI-driven consumer insights and feedback. Stingray Advertising is North America’s largest retail audio advertising network, delivering digital audio messaging to more than 30,000 major retail locations. Stingray has close to 1,000 employees worldwide and reaches 540 million consumers in 160 countries. For more information, visit www.stingray.com 

Promising ten days of non-stop laughter, JUST FOR LAUGHS TORONTO is back finally and despite being a bit more humble this go, there are plenty of great entertainers – local and international – in-town to bring the laughter! The Festival runs September 18 to 27, 2025 and here are the names who defined the Festival! Check back daily as we add updated reviews to help in your planning!

AL MADRIGAL

Former Daily Show “Senior Latino Correspondent” Al Madrigal delivered an extended set at the Bluma Appel Theatre. He mused on the cutoff for telling your son the truth about Santa and the Tooth Fairy, when to stop pranking your “little psycho” dad on April Fools Day, and what can happen when you pound a free can of ‘Go Girl’ in Rochester. He also shared his experiences buying unlicensed piñatas for his kids’ birthdays, and how best to “jack IN” your dog. – Nicholas Porteous

RON FUNCHES

Ron Funches returned to Just For Laughs Toronto with a hilarious and contagiously gleeful set about raising his second son, going through his second divorce, and his endless internal struggle over whether he should be a good parent or ‘just eat cookies and die.’ He gave touching insight into the kind of lasting love we all deserve, before ramping into extreme detail about his visions of the Obamas’ sex life. And taking his eldest son to Wrestlemania fuels some incredible laughs at legend John Cena’s expense. Funches performed two shows at Randolph Theatre (736 Bathurst Street). Our only regret is not catching him sooner! – Nicholas Porteous

GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS

Toronto had the absolute honour and pleasure of having Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias at Scotiabank Arena for one of the first stops on his 1976 Tour, which started with some openers including Matt Golighty and Martin Moreno, the latter a frequent opener and collaborator with Fluffy. After the openers, we were informed there was a signed (1/50) poster by Fluffy and a meet and greet opportunity backstage – rest assured, this is not a Diddy Party – they assured audiences.

Fluffy went on for an unprecedented two hours and went nearly 30 minutes past curfew, ensuring that everyone got their money’s worth at the show. He told us that he is being sued by singer Bobby McFerrin for $750k because his last tour was named ‘Don’t Worry Be Fluffy’ and he’s still working through it. – Justin Waldman

ZARNA GARG

Things are happening quickly for this Indian-American Queen of Comedy who not only recently opened for Tina Fey & Amy Poehler on their tour, she also starred in acclaimed 2025 film A NICE INDIAN BOY. Toronto got lucky this year to see Zarna Garg at Elgin Theatre two nights at JFL Toronto 2025, bringing her unique perspective and “Indian Auntie logic”, before the sold-out crowds, drawing big laughs from the audience. Whether she’s joking about the very specific needs of brown people versus white people, her mother-in-law or her now-adult kids’ dating lives, she promises an enlightened experience where the audience will leave the show enlightened and wiser. And wiser we are with her energetic wisdom! – Mr. Will

BRITTANY SCHMITT

On the first night of JFL Toronto, we went to the Comedy Bar on Bloor West to see Brittany Schmitt. Before her show started, she had two openers consisting of Karis Anderson and Crystal Ferrier, who both absolutely slayed and got us all amped-up for Brittany to grace the main stage. Anderson and Ferrier played to their strengths (gender stereotypes and cultural comedy), the laughter was uproarious.

Schmitt’s hilarious set consisted of a more crude and vulgar humour – but if you’ve seen her Comedy before, this is truly what is expected. If you haven’t, think a combination of the sexual jokes of Sarah Silverman and the depravity and darkness of Nikki Glaser. She delivered a 60-plus minute set that involved some crowd work, including ripping on some Gen Z audience members who thought ‘their phones were more entertaining’. The set was honest, hilarious, and dark, a name to look out for! – Justin Waldman

ABBY GOVINDAN

28-year old Abby Govindan described her completely self-inflicted viral fame in “Pushing 30”. From the day she issued a formal apology for calling people from the San Fransisco Bay area “annoying” to the extended saga when she pretended to be the creator of Emily in Paris. She also shouted out her dad’s copious use of emojis, everyone’s reluctance to publicly admit they know who Mia Khalifa is, and running into ‘Pakistani uncles’ all over the place. – Nicholas Porteous

SABRINA WU

This up-and-coming Comedian caught our eye first in the raunchy Comedy ROAD TRIP and we’ve been a huge fan since. While this isn’t Wu‘s first Just for Laughs Toronto run, we were eager to see more and they did not disappoint, back with one show at each Comedy Bar location on the west and east end of the City. Awkward sexual jokes and a blend of heartfelt personal anecdotes that explore the American-Chinese cultural conflict growing-up in the U.S. highlight the set, jampacked with supporting talent, including their coming out story to their grandma after a tragic accident! Need more Wu, who recently was seen in Apple TV+‘s MURDERBOT. – Mr. Will

JACOB BALSHIN

Things have taken off very quickly for local hero Jacob Balshin, whose viral food reels, which work both as deadpan satire and actual “influencing”. But does that translate to an actual live Comedy Show? The answer is a resounding yes! Balshin certainly knows how to bring the laughs with a range that spans from local humour, to raunchy jokes (he literally ad libbed a song about circumcision), commentary about the messed-up state of Toronto, to endearing family anecdotes. Very impressed he was able to fill his entire timeslot with polish, yet still have something for another show at a sister Comedy Bar on the opposite end of the City on a 30-minute turnaround. – Mr. Will

TODD BARRY

This veteran Comedian shone bright at Randolph Theatre, putting his mastery of crowdwork on full display. A fan in the front row taught him a new word “clown”, as in making a clown out of someone and he went to town with the word, sparing no victims in his vicinity! Barry, with his signature deadpan delivery, also amused the crowd with funny anecdotes about brushing his cat Michaeleen‘s teeth, which had the audience in stitches. – Mr. Will

CHLOE RADCLIFFE

Chloe Radcliffe has been tipped to be one of the next big breakout stars in Comedy. The New York native delivered a frenetic hour of Comedy at Comedy Bar, one of two shows, flexing her two-time national championship debate-winning skills with various audience members over what she should call her mailing list, and alternative names for Oakville. She also called out which parts of the body should be okay to stare at, jokes that are too mean to say in Canada, and why hooking up with a strange mailman is a kink unto itself. – Nicholas Porteous

PATTI HARRISON

Patti Harrison delivered an explosive, mind-bending set which morphed from jokes to heartfelt ruminations to a McDonald’s-coded powerpoint presentation, a PSA, and finally a podcast comprised of audience volunteers who “didn’t look like they wanted to do it”. She checked-in about the state of her Comedy, what defines “normal” looking people, the duality of porn and true crime, and why the venue probably didn’t trust her to have control of the lighting. She made sure at least a few people in the audience were high-fiving at the right moments. – Nicholas Porteous

COREY B

We first discovered Corey B during Covid with his food reels which made him a viral sensation. His commentaries and sometimes recipe duplications brought us great joy. Looking back, this proved a successful move, leaving audiences wanting more of his boisterous humour and quick wit and now they have a chance to see him live. Marriage jokes, a forced healthy lifestyle (after his wife overcame a terminal illness), and bidet humour highlight his act, playing at Randolph Theatre to a packed house of enthused fans who live for his bathroom humour! – Mr. Will

MARIA BAMFORD

Maria Bamford rocked the Bluma Appel Theatre on JFL Toronto 2025’s closing weekend. She brought her signature Comedy to a completely sold-out theatre, gave an audience member $20 Canadian because “the audience never gets paid for their participation”. Bamford delivered a well-rounded and great 60-odd minute set. She talked about everything from politics, briefly including apologizing for her country, doing jobs (weirdly for Grimace), and some jokes about her abode and where she resides in Los Angeles. If you’ve never seen Bamford before, check her recorded specials, she is a must-see! – Justin Waldman

DROP OUT IMPROV

Dropout Improv took over Meridian Hall and delivered a stellar evening of short form games, scenes and spontaneous songs. They explored a first date (or “big FD”) at a casino, a town hall regarding a turtle takeover (full of Torontonians with embarrassing names), and what happens when you find your old Tamagotchi in the attic—and it’s not happy to see you. They also staged a proposal at a haunted house in Niagara Falls, and spent a good chunk of the evening dissecting an unauthorized, AI-generated promo image for the show, as well as the mean comments in the group chat it inspired. – Nicholas Porteous

HIGHLIGHTS PART TWO:

More here.

(Photo/video credit: Nicholas Porteous/Justin Waldman/Mr. Will Wong)

Paul Thomas Anderson‘s ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER debuts atop the Box Office with $22.4 million from 3,635 theatres for Warner Bros. What is looking like an early frontrunner for Best Picture, this gets a stellar 97% on the Tomatometer.

In second is GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: THE MOVIE with $13.5 million from 3,500 theatres for Universal Pictures, coming in with a solid 79% on the Tomatometer.

Third is THE CONJURING: LAST RITES with $7.5 million in its fourth weekend, a tally of $161.7 million for Warner Bros.

DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE is in fourth with $6.4 million for Sony Pictures, a total $117 million grossed domestically.

THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 debuts with $5.2 million from 2,690 theatres for Cineplex Pictures and Lionsgate. 15% on the Tomatometer for this Horror sequel.

“Star Wars: Visions” will return to Disney+ for a third installment on October 29, 2025. The English dubbed trailer, now available:

The award-winning anthology of animated short films celebrates the mythology of Star Wars through unique cultural lenses. “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 3 features nine shorts from nine different anime studios—david production, Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA, Kinema citrus Co., Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, WIT STUDIO—to further demonstrate the diversity and creativity of Japanese animation.

Volume 1 of “Star Wars: Visions,” which premiered in 2021, received an Emmy® nomination for the short, “The Duel.” The Emmy, Lumière, and Annie Award-winning second volume was released in 2023 and featured shorts by global animation studios, including Aardman, Cartoon Saloon, Triggerfish, and Punkrobot. With Volume 3, the animated anthology returns to where it all began with nine shorts from nine different anime studios to further demonstrate the diversity and creativity of Japanese animation.

The executive producers for “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 3 are James Waugh, Josh Rimes, and Jacqui Lopez. The co-executive producer is Justin Leach, and the producers are Flannery Huntley and Kanako Shirasaki. The titles of each studio’s short, a brief synopsis, the directors, and the English and Japanese voice cast are as follows:

Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA – “The Duel: Payback”

With the help of some unexpected allies, Ronin faces off against his greatest foe – a twisted Jedi known as the Grand Master who is bent on revenge.

Directed by: Takanobu Mizuno

English Voice Cast: Brian Tee, Will Sharpe, Suzy Nakamura, Jonathan Lipow, Minami Iinuma, Gary Littman, Yukihiro Nozuyama, Shawn Gann, Major Attaway, Andrew Kishino, Patrick Seitz, Lee Shorten, Frank Todaro, David Chen, Nozomi Furuki, Ayaka Shimizu, Kaede Yuasa

Japanese Voice Cast: Masaki Terasoma, Daisuke Namikawa, Takako Honda, Naomi Kusumi, Minami Iinuma, Tokuyoshi Kawashima, Yukihiro Nozuyama, Takaaki Torashima, Kazuki Yoshida, Mizuki Ishii, Ayumu Mizukami, Nozomi Furuki, Ayaka Shimizu, Kaede Yuasa

Project Studio Q – “The Song of Four Wings”

A princess-turned-rebel protects a child from the might of the Empire on a snowbound planet.

Directed by: Hiroyasu Kobayashi

English Voice Cast: Stephanie Hsu, Aki Toyosaki, Trevor Devall, Jennie Kwan, James Sie, David Errigo Jr.

Japanese Voice Cast: Manaka Iwami, Aki Toyosaki, Hiroki Yasumoto, Takayuki Nakatsukasa

Production I.G – “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope”

Pursued by Jedi Hunters, and blasted adrift into space, Kara encounters a seemingly abandoned ship tended to by a mysterious droid.

Directed by: Naoyoshi Shiotani

English Voice Cast: Kimiko Glenn, Freddie Highmore, Masi Oka, Andrew Kishino, Patrick Seitz,

Major Attaway, Frank Todaro, Simu Liu, Lee Shorten, David Chen, Carrie Keranen

Japanese Voice Cast: Chinatsu Akasaki, Akira Ishida, Hiromu Mineta, Tetsuo Kanao, Hinata Tadokoro, Taiten Kusunoki, Wataru Takagi, Shin-Ichiro Miki, Shoya Ishige, Noriko Hidaka

WIT STUDIO – “The Bounty Hunters”

A rogue bounty hunter takes on a job for a shady industrialist that has unexpected consequences for her and her droid.

Directed by: Junichi Yamamoto

English Voice Cast: Earl Baylon, Anna Sawai, Ronny Chieng, Joseph Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith,

Zoe Rux, Carrie Keranen, David Chen, Major Attaway, Joy Ofodu, Frank Todaro

Japanese Voice Cast: Ai Fairouz, Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Ono, Yume Miyamoto, Ai Kakuma, Kotono Mitsuishi, Setsuji Sato, Koji Seki, Marie Miyake, Hiroya Egashira, Katsumi Fukuhara, Koji Seki, Marie Miyake, Hitomi Kitazaki

Kinema citrus Co. – “Yuko’s Treasure”

A sheltered orphan teams with a street rat kid to rescue his droid caregiver and find a long-lost treasure.

Directed by: Masaki Tachibana

English Voice Cast: Liam Karlsson, Julian Paz Fedorov, Harvey Guillén, Steve Buscemi, Anne Yatco, Maximilian Reid, Matt Yang King, Joy Ofodu, Sean Burgos, A.J. Beckles

Japanese Voice Cast: Momoka Terasawa, Makoto Koichi, Mitsuru Houfu, Kenichirou Matsuda, Yumi Uchiyama, Mamoru Miyano, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Yuki Kazu, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Shoumaru Zouza

Kinema citrus Co. – “The Lost Ones”

After assisting refugees escape a natural disaster, an incognito F is forced to confront the ghosts of her past when their refugee ship is intercepted by the Empire.

Directed by: Hitoshi Haga

English Voice Cast: Karen Fukuhara, Mark Strong, Ryan Potter, Aki Toyosaki, Kimberly Brooks, Lincoln Bonilla, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Mike Bodie, David Errigo Jr., Cheyenne Nguyen, Nick Kishiyama, Leon Chen, Jennie Kwan, James Sie

Japanese Voice Cast: Asami Seto, Hirofumi Nojima, Daiki Hamano, Aki Toyosaki, Kimiko Saito, Mutsumi Tamura, Genta Nakamura, Yutaka Aoyama, Yoji Ueda, Manami Hanawa, Risa Watanabe, Yuki Ominami, Saya Hirose, Yuji Murai, Yuuki Shin, Kosuke Echigoya, Takaaki Torashima, Takayuki Nakatsukasa

TRIGGER – “The Smuggler”

Desperate for a quick payday, a smuggler takes a job to rescue a fugitive from the Empire.

Directed by: Masahiko Otsuka

English Voice Cast: Emma Myers, Tanner Buchanan, Judith Light, Cory Yee, Adam Seitz, Matt Yang King, Cindy Robinson, A.J. Beckles, Earl Baylon, Sean Burgos

Japanese Voice Cast: Ami Maeshima, Yuuki Shin, Yasuko Hatori, Show Hayami, Jino Saito, Nobuaki Kanemitsu, Akira Kuwabara, Mutsuki Iwanaka, Hinata Tadokoro, Taiki Yamashita, Satoi Shibuya, Norio Wakamoto

Polygon Pictures – “The Bird of Paradise”

After she is blinded in battle, a hot-headed Jedi Padawan must undergo a series of spiritual trials in order to overcome the temptation of the Dark Side.

Directed by: Tadahiro “Tady” Yoshihira

English Voice Cast: Sonoya Mizuno, James Sie, Victoria Grace, George Takei

Japanese Voice Cast: Tomoyo Kurosawa, Tomoaki Maeno, Ayane Sakura, Hochu Otsuka

david production – “BLACK”

A psychedelic battle between past and present, light and dark, and life and death plays out in the haunted psyche of an Imperial trooper who is on the cusp of defeat.

Directed by: Shinya Ohira

Japanese Voice Cast: Kenta Miyake, Tsuyoshi Koyama

ABOUT DISNEY+

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AZIZ ANSARI’S GOOD FORTUNE IS IN THEATRES ACROSS CANADA OCTOBER 17, 2025. And today we get a new Trailer!

Official Selection – 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

Written and Directed by: Aziz Ansari
Cast: Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh
Synopsis: In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen).

Lionsgate presents, in association with Media Capital Technologies, a Garam Fiilms / Keep Your Head / Yang Pictures production.

About Cineplex Pictures
Cineplex Pictures, a division of Cineplex, is a distributor of a wide range of films. Recent titles include The Long Walk, Ballerina, Flight Risk, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Strangers: Chapter 1, The Queen of My Dreams, The Boy and the Heron, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, SAW X, and John Wick: Chapter 4.

Following the release of her infectious summer single, “Running Home,” Vancouver singer/songwriter Jade LeMac has released her heartfelt track, “Sleeping with the Lights On” – LISTEN HERE. This marks the third track from Jade’s anticipated EP It’s Always At Night, due November 7 via Warner Music Canada / East West Records. Pre-order here.  

For the last month, Jade has been touring as the opener for powerhouse singer Maren Morris on her Dreamsicle North American tour that wraps up tonight in Atlanta. Jade also announced that she will head out on her own Canadian headline tour this winter with dates in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and more – see below for full tour dates. Tickets are on sale here. 

A tender and vulnerable track, “Sleeping with the Lights On” shows her really open up; “How the hell are you so fine, while I’m out here losing my mind?” Jade belts as she deals with heartbreak. Jade has been giving fans a sneak peek of the song, performing it live on tour, and most recently featuring it in her Audiotree live session, which also includes “Constellations,” “Running Home,” and an interview.  WATCH HERE

Speaking about the new single, Jade says, “‘Sleeping with the Lights On’ is another one of my favorites. This one is definitely a vulnerable song, a heartbreak song. This also was the first song where I really discovered my sound when it comes to writing on guitar.”

Jade‘s single “Running Home” continues to make waves in North America with a recent SiriusXM Hits-1’s Hitbound add, as well as adds in major markets across the U.S, and was the #9 most added track on Pop Radio. In Canada the single has been added to multiple major radio stations across the country, debuting on the Hot AC charts this week and continuing to grow.

Jade’s impassioned storytelling has set her apart since her career beginnings, and It’s Always At Night adds new chapters. This EP was built on the artist’s guitar, whose poetic riffs, with the help of longtime production partner JVP (Mother Mother, Simple Plan), were amplified to bring a bigger pop sound to the new music. One of the EP’s most endearing treasures is the vocal choir woven throughout, made up of Jade’s friends and family. Their presence is a reflection of the artist’s humanity, as she proudly takes her loved ones along her career’s joyride. Jade dives into themes of being in love and finding yourself through it all, opening herself to listeners and empowering herself through her vulnerability. Explaining, Jade says,  “It’s Always At Night is a story about a person who’s in love with love. There are songs for so many emotions – heartbreak, desire, love, and lust. Each song is its own story about the different ways I’ve felt while being in love with someone.”

Jade, is a rapidly rising star who has received praise from the likes of LA Weekly, OnesToWatch, Rolling Stone, LadyGunn, and Wonderland Magazine to name a few and has received a GLAAD Award nomination for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist. She has built a devout and evergrowing fanbase by being true to herself as a Queer Vietnamese Canadian, and re-shaping the definition of pop stardom. With It’s Always At Night, Jade positions herself as one of the most exciting pop artists to watch.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb has released his eagerly awaited debut album, The Hard Way, available now via Atlantic Records HERE. Created with producer Jack Riley (Knox, Grace VanderWaal), as well as Cal Shapiro (Alex Warren, Timeflies) and Nolan Sipe (Benson Boone, Alex Warren), The Hard Way features emotionally raw singles including the breakout fan favorite “Quitter,” the brutally self-aware “Hundred Mile High,” the defiant “Options,” the hopeful “Fragile,” and the gut-punching title track.

Also out today, the chart-climbing single “Medusa” is now joined with a live performance video, streaming HERE. A deeply personal look at his turbulent journey – from early struggles with addiction to recovery and growth – The Hard Way is further anchored by the powerful new track “Call For You,” written as a tribute to his mom. 

‘Call For You’ is a song for someone that you really care about, really love,” shares Whitcomb. “I think we all have that person that no matter what goes wrong, you can just call and rely on. I feel like a lot of people come and go but there’s always that one person you come back to.

With over 6M monthly listeners on Spotify, 3M+ followers across social platforms, and 500M+ global streams to date, Whitcomb is riding high in what’s proven to be a landmark 2025 for the Nanaimo, BC-based artist. This week, he was named the 2025 recipient of CMA’s Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award, recognizing outstanding achievements by a Country Music artist who is originally based internationally. He was also among the big winners at the 2025 CCMA Awards, taking home the “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” and “Fans’ Choice” awards amidst six total nominations. He also made his Canadian TV debut at the CCMA Awards with an energetic live performance of “Quitter,” streaming HERE.

Whitcomb will mark the arrival of The Hard Way with his biggest North American headline run to date. The I’ve Got Options Tour kicks off tonight with a sold-out show at Portland’s Wonder Ballroom and runs through mid-November, including a two-night sold-out stand at L.A.’s iconic Troubadour (Oct 4-5). Just yesterday, he was announced as part of the 2026 Stagecoach Festival lineup, set for April 26. For updates, details, and ticket information, please visit thecamwhitcomb.com.

In a world that often prizes surface-level honesty, Cameron Whitcomb stands out as an artist with the courage to confront uncomfortable truths. After leaving home at age 17 to work on a pipeline, the British Columbia native discovered his passion for singing and devoted himself to music. He broke through with his 2024 debut EP, Quitter – a fearless collection of country/folk songs inspired by his journey through addiction and recovery.

Since then, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter has skyrocketed: headlining tours across North America and Europe, landing on 2025 Artist to Watch lists from Spotify and Amazon Music, and now releasing his full-length debut, The Hard Way.

I’VE GOT OPTIONS TOUR 2025

SEPTEMBER

26 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom + (SOLD OUT)
27 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall + (SOLD OUT)

30 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades * (SOLD OUT)

OCTOBER

1 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom *
3 – San Diego, CA – Music Box * (SOLD OUT)
4 – West Hollywood, CA – Troubadour * (SOLD OUT)
5 – West Hollywood, CA – Troubadour * (SOLD OUT)
8 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren * (LOW TICKETS)
10 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre + (SOLD OUT)

11 – Salt Lake City, UT – RedWest Country Music Festival ~
12 – Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre + (SOLD OUT)
15 – Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge * (SOLD OUT)
17 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall * (SOLD OUT)
18 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn * (SOLD OUT)
21 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s *
23 – Oxford, MS – The Lyric Oxford *
24 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville * (SOLD OUT)
25 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West * (SOLD OUT)
27 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West * (SOLD OUT)

29 – Oxford, OH – Brick Street Bar + (SOLD OUT) 

30 – Lakewood, OH – The Roxy + (SOLD OUT)

31 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre + (SOLD OUT)

NOVEMBER

3 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall ^
5 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom ^ (LOW TICKETS)
7 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine ^ (SOLD OUT)
8 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn ^ (SOLD OUT)

9 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville ^

12 – Columbia, SC – The Senate ^
13 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre ^ (SOLD OUT)
14 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm ^ (SOLD OUT)

APRIL 2026

19 – Georgetown, TX – Two Step Inn Festival ~

26 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach Festival ~

~ Festival Performance

+ Support From Danielle Finn

* Support From Jonah Kagen

^ Support From Tayler Holder

THE HARD WAY TRACKLIST:

1. The Hard Way

2. Options

3. Lose Me

4. Fragile Ego (Interlude)

5. Fragile

6. Call For You

7. Quitter

8. Holiday

9. Pretty Little

10. Hundred Mile High

11. Missed Calls (Interlude)

12. As I Stand Before The Coffin

13. Digging Holes

14. Medusa

15. Polly (Interlude)