Today, Prime Video announced that the global hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty is set to conclude its story with a feature film installation written and directed by Jenny Han. While story details are still under wraps, the surprise news was announced this evening at the series’ finale red carpet celebration in Paris, France.

“The Summer I Turned Pretty has struck a chord with audiences everywhere, creating moments of joy, nostalgia, and connection that have made it a global sensation,” said Courtenay Valenti, head of film, streaming and theatrical at Amazon MGM Studios, and Vernon Sanders, Global Head of Television, at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. “We’re proud of the series’ extraordinary success and couldn’t be more excited to partner again with Jenny Han to bring fans an unforgettable next chapter.”

“There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due. I’m so grateful to Prime Video for continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans,” said Han.

Adapted from Jenny Han’s best-selling trilogy, The Summer I Turned Pretty has evolved into a global phenomenon since its debut. Season Three drew 25M viewers globally through its first 7 days and is the fifth most watched returning season on Prime Video. The first season premiered in the summer of 2022, becoming the #1 show on Prime Video during its launch weekend. Season Two followed in 2023 and more than doubled the viewership of its predecessor within the first three days.

Based on the best-selling book trilogy from Han, The Summer I Turned Pretty is a multigenerational drama centered around a love triangle involving one girl and two brothers. It explores the complex bonds between mothers and their children, the strength of lasting female friendships, and the transformative journey of growing up. At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age tale about first love, first heartbreak, and the unforgettable magic of one perfect summer.

Season Three is helmed by showrunners Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka, with both also serving as executive producers alongside Karen Rosenfelt, and Paul Lee, Hope Hartman, and Mads Hansen of wiip. The series is co-produced in partnership by Amazon MGM Studios and wiip.

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Jenny Han is the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and The Summer I Turned Pretty series. Her books have been published in more than 30 languages. For television, she created two new series based on her books—Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty, which she executive produces and co-showruns, and the Netflix series XO, Kitty, a spinoff of the To All the Boys universe, which she also executive produces. For film, she executive produced all three films in Netflix’s global hit To All the Boys trilogy.

IT’S ON! Today, Disney Branded Television confirmed that “Camp Rock 3” has been greenlit for Disney+ and Disney Channel. Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas will return to their iconic roles. Demi Lovato and Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas will executive produce the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie. The movie began filming this week in Vancouver.

A new cast of stars on the rise joins the movie, including Liamani Segura (“Descendants: Wicked Wonderland”) as Sage, Malachi Barton (“ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires”) as Fletch, Lumi Pollack (“Electric Bloom”) as Rosie, newcomer Hudson Stone as Desi, Casey Trotter (“The Thundermans”) as Cliff, Brooklynn Pitts as Callie and Ava Jean as Madison.

Joe Jonas will reprise his role as Shane Gray, Nick as Nate Gray and Kevin as Jason Gray, guest starring as the members of the band Connect 3. Also returning is Maria Canals-Barrera (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) as Connie. Sherry Cola (“Joyride”) joins the franchise as Lark.

The story picks up when Connect 3 lose their opening act for a major reunion tour, returning to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing. As campers vie for the chance to open for their favourite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested, leading to unexpected alliances, revelations and romances. Camp Rock’s all-new campers include bold and determined Sage (Segura) and her easygoing brother Desi (Stone), cello prodigy Rosie (Pollack), drummer with his own beat Cliff (Trotter), choreo queen Callie (Pitts), intimidating influencer Madison (Jean) and camp bad boy Fletch (Barton).

“‘Camp Rock’ is an important part of the Disney Channel Original Movie legacy, with unforgettable music, energetic storytelling, and characters that live in the hearts of fans to this day,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “Bringing it back with Kevin, Joe, Nick and Demi is such a full-circle moment, and we can’t wait to reintroduce this world to a new generation.”

“Camp Rock” (2008) and “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” (2010) are among the Top 10 Disney Channel Original Movies of all time and were the No. 1 Cable Movie Premiere in the U.S in their years of premiere.* With chart-topping music and standout musical numbers, the “Camp Rock” franchise launched superstar talent and continues to permeate pop culture over 15 years after its debut, inspiring viral moments on social media.

Directed by Veronica Rodriguez (“The Slumber Party”) and written by Eydie Faye (“Slumber Party”), the movie is produced by Disney Branded Television, featuring choreography by Jamal Sims. Tim Federle (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) executive produces, along with Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Demi Lovato, Betsy Sullenger, Spencer Berman and Gary Marsh.

*With persons 2+ and teens 12-17. Source: NMR Ranked on Live+7 delivery 000s among all movies on cable for the years of 2008 and 2010.

ABOUT DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION

Disney Branded Television encompasses the creative storytellers and production and content marketing teams responsible for Disney-branded television series, movies and other programming spanning live-action, animated and unscripted formats. The group fuels the Disney+ streaming platform and Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Jr. linear networks with content geared toward kids, tweens, teens and families, with stories that are imaginative, aspirational and reflective of their world and experiences.

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 much more. In Canada, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an unmatched collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, next day TV, documentaries, live-action and animated series, short-form content, and live events. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

Paramount + today announced that South Park will continue on Wednesday, September 24th at 10pm ET on Paramount + with additional new episodes airing Wednesdays: October 15th, October 29th, November 12th, November 26th and December 10th.

Regarding tonight’s previously scheduled episode: “Apparently when you do everything at the last minute sometimes you don’t get it done,” said Trey Parker and Matt Stone. “This one’s on us. We didn’t get it done in time. Thanks to Comedy Central and South Park fans for being so understanding. Tune in next week!”

New episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+.

The hit animated franchise, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022, debuted on Comedy Central on August 13, 1997. Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny were first seen in the animated short “The Spirit of Christmas,” and from there were launched into television history. Co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are executive producers, along with Anne Garefino and Frank C. Agnone II. Eric Stough, Adrien Beard, Bruce Howell and Vernon Chatman are producers. Christopher Brion is the Creative Director of South Park Digital Studios. South Park’s website is SouthPark.cc.com.

About SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks

SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME®, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others – and, its Studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today’s biggest hits such as Yellowstone, YELLOWJACKETS, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, GEORGE & TAMMY, South Park, TULSA KING, Rupaul’s Drag Race, The Challenge and Jersey Shore, to name a few.

Paramount+ today announced that OZZY: NO ESCAPE FROM NOW, the definitive account of the rock icon’s life during the last six years, will exclusively premiere on the service on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Canada and internationally, excluding Japan.

Directed by BAFTA-award winner Tania Alexander, the feature-length documentary has been produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family. Alongside Ozzy and Sharon, children Aimee, Kelly and Jack Osbourne speak candidly about the late-night fall their father suffered in February 2019 and the subsequent life-changing impact of that accident, which ultimately led to him cancelling his two-and-a-half-year farewell tour.

“He was in hospital for weeks. To fall like that and not be able to bounce back like he had in the past, and then having to cancel the tour – that was his biggest heart-break,” says Aimee Osbourne in the film.

Detailing his numerous corrective surgeries, escalating health issues and the progressive effects of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, OZZY: NO ESCAPE FROM NOW delivers a brave, unvarnished and relatable portrait of a man, highlighting how Ozzy’s ongoing chronic pain impacted his mental health and informed the music he made during this period.

“At that time, the depression was so bad. [He’d] be like what’s the point in even getting up? I’m not getting up. I’m not working with the physiotherapist. What’s the point?” adds Sharon Osbourne.

The singer reveals how Take What You Want, his collaboration with Post Malone – instigated by Kelly and producer Andrew Watt and released in October 2019 – kick-started a new musical phase in his storied career.

“It got me out of the blues. It helped me. That was the best medicine I ever had at that point,” comments Ozzy in the film, recalling the recording of the track.

Fans are also treated to the inside story of the two albums that followed – 2020’s acclaimed Ordinary Man and 2022’s double Grammy-winning Patient Number 9 – both of which contain some of the singer’s most reflective work.

“I do think that Ordinary Man is less an Ozzy Osbourne album and more a John Osbourne album,” says Jack Osbourne of the first of those albums. “There’s a lot of themes in it [where he is] processing his own life and mortality and what he’s facing.”

“I took dad to the studio every single day,” says Kelly, recalling the recording sessions. “He would go into the studio in the basement of Andrew’s house and get comfortable in this chair that Andrew bought him and it was like the magic would begin.”

Capturing Ozzy at home and in the studio, OZZY: NO ESCAPE FROM NOW also documents his heroic, last-minute decision to play the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in the UK in the summer of 2022 and his preparations for that performance; an exclusive soundcheck performance from his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in October 2024; and his journey to play the Back To The Beginning show at Villa Park in his hometown of Birmingham on July 5, 2025.

OZZY: NO ESCAPE FROM NOW was never intended as a posthumous film. However, following his death on July 22, 2025, the documentary now stands as a testament to Ozzy’s courage, wit, determination, and talent – qualities that ensure he remains a hero to millions around the world.

Alongside the Osbourne family, OZZY: NO ESCAPE FROM NOW also features contributions from band mates and friends that include Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Duff McKagan and Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Robert Trujillo and James Hetfield (Metallica), Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan (Tool), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ozzy’s longstanding guitarist Zakk Wylde, producer Andrew Watt, Billy Morrison, Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Mike Inez (Alice In Chains) and Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), all of whom provide intimate, heartfelt perspectives on the man himself.

OZZY: NO ESCAPE FROM NOW is produced by UK production house Echo Velvet (It’s Showtime, Kids Like Us), in partnership with the Osbournes & MTV Entertainment Studios. The documentary is executive produced by Bruce Gillmer and Amanda Culkowski (MTV Entertainment Studios), Phil Alexander (Echo Velvet; former Editor-in-Chief, MOJO, Q, Kerrang!) and Sharon Osbourne (Sharon Osbourne Management).

Prime Video is bringing Canadian hockey fans closer to the game than ever before with three fan screenings ahead of the launch of season two of docuseries FACEOFF: Inside the NHL. Taking place this September in Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax, each screening will feature special guest appearances and exclusive first looks at the critically acclaimed second season of the docuseries.

The multi-city fan experience will spotlight the stories, personalities, and rivalries that define the NHL, while celebrating Prime Video’s growing roster of live sports and original hockey content.

Each event will include a screening of a brand-new FACEOFF: Inside the NHL episode, plus ticket giveaways for Prime Monday Night Hockey matchups this season.

Ottawa – Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne Park and VIP (September 24 at 4:30 PM)

An exclusive screening and the chance to win tickets to an upcoming Prime Monday Night Hockey Ottawa Senators game to cheer on FACEOFF: Inside the NHL star and Ottawa Senator captain Brady Tkachuk.

Halifax – Scotiabank Centre (September 28 at 4 PM)

A community screening in celebration of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL star and Nova Scotia’s own Sidney Crosby. Hosted in support of the Sidney Crosby Foundation, the screening will offer fans a sneak preview of the new season and the chance to win a trip to see Crosby and the Penguins take on the Leafs in Toronto on November 3.

Toronto – TIFF Lightbox (September 30 at 7 PM)

An exclusive screening including the chance to win lower bowl tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs game featuring FACEOFF: Inside the NHL star William Nylander.

Fans can win their way into these exclusive screenings through social via Sports on Prime Canada channels(@sportsonprimeca) and local promotional partners.

Season two of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL, the docuseries produced by Box To Box and NHL Productions, will feature unprecedented access to the National Hockey League’s biggest teams and most compelling characters, all at different stages of their careers. The series returns in October with six episodes exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

About Prime Video Sports

Prime Video supports a growing lineup of live sports globally, including Thursday Night Football, NASCAR, the New York Yankees, Overtime Elite, and Premier Boxing Champions in the United States; the NWSL, the WNBA, and ONE Championship in the United States and Canada; NHL Prime Monday Night Hockey in Canada; Premier League in the United Kingdom, Sweden and Denmark; UEFA Champions League football in Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom; Roland-Garros and Ligue 1 in France; The Championships, Wimbledon in Germany and Austria; New Zealand Cricket in India; as well as Copado Brasil football and the NBA in Brazil; and boxing and the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Japan. While availability varies by marketplace, fans can also subscribe to streaming services such as Eurosport, FOX Sports (Mexico), Via play Sport, MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, NBA TV, DAZN (Germany and Spain), and Premiere FC (Brazil) through Prime Video Channels. This is in addition to a selection of Amazon Original documentaries including Kelce, ByeBye Barry, Coach Prime, Giannis, and the Amazon Original All or Nothing franchise, including All or Nothing: Arsenal, All or Nothing: Juventus, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, and All or Nothing seasons with various NFL teams, as well as the NCAA’s Michigan Wolverines football team. 

Apple TV+ announced today that the acclaimed, award-winning global hit drama, “The Morning Show,” has been renewed for a fifth season ahead of the season four premiere. Set to debut its highly anticipated, star-studded fourth season tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the Emmy, SAG and Critics Choice award-winning series stars and is executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, alongside showrunner and executive producer Charlotte Stoudt and director and executive producer Mimi Leder.

“’The Morning Show’ has been a standout from the very start, debuting as one of the flagship series on Apple TV+,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming at Apple TV+. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to see it not only entertain but also resonate with audiences worldwide. Thanks to the outstanding cast and creative team—led by Jennifer, Reese, Charlotte and Mimi — ‘The Morning Show’ continues to deliver addictively entertaining and provocative stories that we’ve all come to love. We’re excited for viewers to experience the next chapter of this Emmy-winning drama.”

“It’s an honour to witness the collective talent, passion and commitment of Jen, Reese, Mimi, Charlotte, our partners at Hello Sunshine and Echo Films, and everyone involved in ’The Morning Show,’ and we’re excited to embark on a new season that will give this cast and creative team even more room to shine,” said executive producer Michael Ellenberg, CEO of MediaRes. “We are so grateful to Apple TV+ and the fans around the world who tune in every week, and are so excited for viewers to see this upcoming season and beyond.”

Premiering globally tomorrow on Apple TV+, season four of “The Morning Show” opens in spring 2024, almost two years after the events of season three. With the UBA-NBN merger complete, the newsroom must grapple with newfound responsibility, hidden motives and the elusive nature of truth in a polarized America. In a world rife with deepfakes, conspiracy theories and corporate cover-ups — who can you trust? And how can you know what’s actually real? Along with Aniston and Witherspoon, the upcoming fourth season stars two-time Emmy Award winner Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Nicole Beharie and Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm. Season four welcomes new cast members Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, Boyd Holbrook and Academy Award winners Marion Cotillard and Jeremy Irons.

“The Morning Show” is showrun and executive produced by Stoudt, and directed and executive produced by Leder. The series is produced by the studio Media Res, and executive produced by Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer through Media Res, along with Stoudt and Leder. Witherspoon executive produces alongside Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine, while Aniston and Kristin Hahn executive produce through Echo Films. Zander Lehmann and Micah Schraft also executive produce.

The first three seasons of “The Morning Show” are now streaming globally on Apple TV+. Following its global debut, the third season of “The Morning Show” received 16 Emmy Award nominations and Crudup landed his second Emmy Award win for his widely celebrated performance as Cory Ellison in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category. Crudup also won a Critics Choice Award for his portrayal of Ellison in the show’s third season. Season three was honoured by the American Film Institute (AFI) on their prestigious list of the 10 best television programs of 2023.

In season two, “The Morning Show” received Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Witherspoon), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Crudup), and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Marcia Gay Harden). In the series’ first season, Crudup earned an Emmy Award win in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category, in addition to a Critics Choice Award. Aniston’s celebrated performance as Alex Levy earned a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series. Leder earned two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for helming the season one finale and the season three finale, which she also executive produced.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favourite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 622 wins and 2,816 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

About Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $14.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.*

Today we get a new Featurette about the story behind REGRETTING YOU. Paramount Pictures Canada release October 24, 2025.

“REGRETTING YOU”

Executive Producers

Oliver Berben, Colleen Hoover, Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace,

Dave Franco, Jon D. Wagner, Emily Magee, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary,

Michael Rothstein, Samuel Hall, Warren Goz

Produced by

Produced by Brunson Green, p.g.a., Anna Todd, Flavia Viotti, p.g.a., Robert Kulzer

Based on the book by

Colleen Hoover

Screenplay by

Susan McMartin

Directed by

Josh Boone

Cast:

Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, Mason Thames, Sam Morelos with Scott Eastwood with Willa Fitzgerald and Clancy Brown

This film has not yet been rated.

Samuel Goldwyn Films announced today that the company acquired distribution rights to Luke Sparke’s PRIMITIVE WAR, the dinosaur Vietnam War thriller in Canada with a limited theater release beginning September 19th. With it’s limited US theatrical run in August performing above expectations, Samuel Goldwyn quickly acquired ancillary rights to the film which will also be available on VOD October 3rd.

The film is directed by Luke Sparke and stars Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”), Nick Wechsler (“The Boys”) and Jeremy Piven (“Entourage”). The first trailer for the film garnered over a million views in the first 24-hours of release and director Luke Sparke made history as the first Australian independent filmmaker to hold his film’s panel to a full room in Ballroom 20 at San Diego Comic Con this past Summer.

“PRIMITIVE WAR grossed over a million dollars in it’s limited US release with a 90% audience Popcornmeter and positive reactions across social media platforms. We’re very excited to bring this film to greater success after its ongoing theatrical run,” said SGF president Peter Goldwyn.

Known for his gritty, suspenseful directing style, Luke Sparke’s latest film, PRIMITIVE WAR, takes place during the Vietnam War in 1968. A search and rescue team known as “Vulture Squad” is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. As they hunt through the primordial depths of the valley, they discover ancient horrors that not only threaten to unravel their minds but also to end their lives. Dinosaurs have somehow been unleashed, and when the casualties mount, the members of “Vulture Squad” must abandon their human nature and give in to their savage instincts in order to survive…

Tickets for PRIMITIVE WAR will be available at Landmark Cinemas and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change).

Ahead of Sunday’s season three premiere, Paramount+ today announced that the hit original series TULSA KING, starring Oscar® nominee Sylvester Stallone, will return for a fourth season. Terence Winter is on board as executive producer and head writer.

TULSA KING was the #1 global Paramount+ Original Series in 2024 and a top 10 original series across all SVODs in Q4. Season two had 21.1 million global streaming viewers for the premiere episode and set new record for Paramount+ being the most watched global premiere at the time for any series in Paramount+ history, driving 159M views (+894% SoS) and 6.1M engagements (+553% SoS) on social.

In season three, as Dwight’s empire expands, so do his enemies – and the risks to his crew. Now, he faces his most dangerous adversaries in Tulsa yet: the Dunmires, a powerful old-money family that doesn’t play by old-world rules, forcing Dwight to fight for everything he’s built and protect his family.

TULSA KING stars Sylvester Stallone, Martin Starr, Jay Will, Annabella Sciorra, Neal McDonough, Robert Patrick, Beau Knapp, Bella Heathcote, Chris Caldovino, McKenna Quigley Harrington, Mike “Cash Flo” Walden, Kevin Pollak, Vincent Piazza, Frank Grillo, Michael Beach, James Russo, with Garrett Hedlund and Dana Delany.

Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson will also appear in season three as Russell Lee Washington Jr.

Produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the third season of TULSA KING is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, Sylvester Stallone, Dave Erickson, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Jim McKay, Canadian Sheri Elwood, Ildy Modrovich and Keith Cox. Erickson also serves as showrunner. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The first and second seasons of TULSA KING are available to binge exclusively on Paramount+.

Masashi Yamamoto, one of Japan’s most revered blacksmiths, will make a rare visit to Canada this fall for two public daytime appearances hosted by Knifewear, in Toronto on Saturday, October 4 and Ottawa on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Known internationally for his razor-sharp blades and meticulous craftsmanship, Yamamoto will demonstrate traditional forging techniques live on-site, engrave knives from his exclusive collection with Knifewear, and engage directly with fans and culinary professionals. Guests can expect a variety of activities including a forging demonstration by Masashi-san, live knife skills demonstrations by chefs, special appearances by food social media stars and light snacks and refreshments for guests. Free and open to the public, the experience offers a rare opportunity to witness a master at work and to explore the artistry behind Japanese bladesmithing. RSVPs can be made HERE.

Toronto Event – Saturday, October 4
Knifewear Toronto, 517 Bloor St. W

11:30am – 1:00pm: Knife Engraving

2:00pm – 3:00pm: Knife Forging Demonstration

4:00pm – 5:30pm: Knife Engraving

Ottawa Event – Sunday, October 5
Knifewear Ottawa, 800 Bank St.

1:30pm – 3:00pm: Knife Engraving

4:00pm – 5:30pm: Knife Engraving

In Ottawa, Masashi-san will be hand-engraving knives* and hosting cooking demonstrations alongside top local chefs: Rikuo Kameda of Soif Bar à Vin, Nathan Rogers of Pelican Seafood, and Adam Ghor, Chef/Owner at Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar.

Both events offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience Japanese blacksmithing traditions firsthand and to celebrate Knifewear’s dedication to premium Japanese knives and cookware.

*Note: Engravings available on Masashi knives only, one per person, first come, first served.

About Masashi Yamamoto

When Masashi Yamamoto opened his own blacksmithing workshop in 2013, he was continuing a legacy while pushing it in new directions. Trained by his uncle, at Yoshikane Hamono, the family’s forge in Japan’s Niigata Prefecture, Masashi-san adopted a regional technique that emphasizes shaping blades as close to their final form as possible. The result is less waste and a level of precision that has become his signature.

In just over a decade, he has already built a reputation for knives that are both mirror-polished and remarkably sharp. He has outpaced many of his peers and now mentors two apprentices of his own.

Masashi-san is known for his unwavering approach to the craft. He has been seen forging in flip-flops and once lit a cigarette from the glowing steel of a blade in progress. His work reflects both deep discipline and irreverent flair; a blacksmith with a serious edge. At the heart of his philosophy is a relentless striving for refinement.

“Blacksmiths always have to be better than their last knife,” says Masashi Yamamoto.

About Knifewear

Knifewear is Canada’s premier retailer of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives and premium cookware, with locations nationwide. Beyond retail, the company fosters education and appreciation for Japanese craftsmanship through events, chef collaborations, and in-store experiences. It has built its reputation not only on selling some of the finest handmade blades in the world, but also on the ethos that guides its business. Knifewear has donated more than $1.7 million to Canadian charities, donating half of all sharpening proceeds each year. Its commitments extend to environmental responsibility, fair treatment of artisans, and fostering an inclusive community. At its core, Knifewear champions products that last a lifetime, and the small, everyday rituals that make life more meaningful.

(Photo credit: Knifewear)