The Things You Kill is representing Canada in the nomination process for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards®, to be held on March 15, 2026. The film is directed, written and produced by Alireza Khatami, and co-produced by Tell Tall Tale, Fulgurance, Remora Films, Lava Films, Band With Pictures and Sineaktif. It is being distributed in Canada by Mongrel Media. International sales are handled by Best Friend Forever.

“The films in selection this year demonstrate the vitality of our film industry. They are diverse, compelling, and resonate with audiences at home and abroad. From these remarkable films, a jury of peers has chosen The Things You Kill to represent Canada in the Oscar® race,” said Julie Roy, Executive Director and CEO, Telefilm Canada. This choice highlights not only the exceptional talent of its creative team but also the strength of Canadian cinema as a whole. We are thrilled to celebrate this achievement and wish Alireza Khatami, Michael Solomon and the entire creative team the best of luck on this journey!”

“I am truly delighted that our film The Things You Kill has been selected to represent Canada at the Oscars,” said Alireza Khatami, Director. Eight years in the making, this film is a labour of love shaped by the dedication and generosity of so many extraordinary souls. What makes this moment especially meaningful to me is that Canada is making space for stories that BIPOC filmmakers have to share. I warmly thank the pan-Canadian Selection Committee on this important step, and I hope our selection marks the beginning of many more to come.”

The Things You Kill, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, will be released on September 19th, 2025. The film stars Ekin Koç, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Hazar Ergüçlü, and Ercan Kesal. As the appointed non-voting chair of the committee, Telefilm Canada organizes the annual pan-Canadian Selection Committee for Canada’s submission to the Best International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards®. The vote was determined by a pan-Canadian committee of industry organizations and guilds, as well as filmmakers and industry professionals appointed to represent organizations.16 films were submitted for consideration as Canada’s Choice this year.

The committee met the morning of August 26th to select the film. So far, 12 countries have submitted their entries for the Best International Feature Film category. Last year, 89 countries submitted a film.

Key dates:

September 19 – Theatrical release date of The Things You Kill
October 1, 2025 – Deadline for country submissions for the Best International Feature Film category
December 16, 2025 – Academy shortlist of 15 titles selected to move forward.
January 22, 2026 – Academy Award® nominations announced
March 15, 2026 – Academy Awards® ceremony

About The Things You Kill

Synopsis 

Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance. As long-buried family secrets resurface, the police tighten their noose, and doubts begin eroding his conscience. Ali has no choice but to look into the abyss of his own soul.

About Alireza Khatami

Alireza Khatami is a Canadian writer, director, and producer. Born into the Indigenous Khamse tribe in southeast Iran, he draws from the oral storytelling traditions of his heritage to craft films that blend magic realism with incisive social commentary. His work explores the invisible structures of power, memory, and identity through bold and unconventional cinematic language.

His debut feature, Oblivion Verses, premiered at the Venice Film Festival, winning the Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay and the FIPRESCI Prize. His second feature, Terrestrial Verses (co-directed with Ali Asgari), premiered at Cannes in Un Certain Regard and has been released in over 15 countries.

His latest film, The Things You Kill, premiered at Sundance 2025, where it received widespread acclaim from both juries and critics, winning the World Cinema Dramatic Directing Award. Described as “brilliant” by Variety, “feverish” by IndieWire, and “a case study in how to make an effective psychological thriller” by Vulture, the film confirms Khatami’s place as a vital voice in Canadian and international cinema.

Today, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) announced its newest Inductees to the 2025 CNE Food Hall of Fame, continuing a newfound tradition of commemorating the iconic, the innovative and the creative foods that have shaped the culinary reputation of Canada’s favourite fair. It’s no secret that the CNE is synonymous with food.

From the atypical to the downright zany, the CNE has offered some of the most memorable culinary creations over the course of its history – with a pulse on popular culture, food trends, and the unique ability to pair flavour profiles that both ‘shock’ and ‘awe.’

The CNE Food Hall of Fame was established last year in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Food Building, and to recognize the foods that have made an impact and influence on CNE food culture.

The inaugural Class of 2024 Inductees included the likes of Deep-Fried Butter, Primo Spaghetti, Tiny Tom Donuts, Ice Cream Waffle Sandwich, and Pickle Pizza. Their banners currently hang from the rafters of the iconic Food Building as a lasting legacy.

This Year’s 2025 CNE Food Hall of Fame Inductees Are:

Rainbow Grilled Cheese – One of the first picture-perfect foods created for the ‘gram in 2019. The Rainbow Grilled Cheese took social media by storm for its epic cheese-pull that would reveal brightly coloured stripes of cheese – an irresistible snapshot that still has food influencers rejoicing. Adal Aguilar, owner of Pancho’s Bakery who has perfected the Rainbow Grilled Cheese, will be offering a limited edition Red & White Grilled Cheese, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Flag available at his “I Love Churros” booths across the CNE.

The Colossal Onion – What would the CNE Food Hall of Fame be without a deep-fried representative. This year, the deep-fried icon is The Colossal Onion, celebrated for its design ingenuity of slicing an onion into perfectly sharable, tear-able, bite-sized ‘petals’ of onion wedges that are the perfect shape for dipping into any sauce. The concept was invented in 1988 in Texas; and made its CNE debut in 2012 with The Colossal Onion – made by a family-owned and operated Canadian company that annually delivers “the crispy treat that is fun to eat!”

Corn Dog – The humble Corn Dog is a pillar of Fair fare and OG of food-on-a-stick that has inspired endless adaptations. From recent creations of Pickle Dogs to Peanut Butter Chocolate Corn Dogs and this year’s Maki Sushi Corn Dog, the evolution of the Corn Dog continues to reach new heights; but for CNE purists, there’s nothing better than a good ‘ol fashioned corn dog without the frills.

The Bug Dog – Hot Diggity! While hot dogs at the CNE have seen all sorts of creative toppings from cherries and whipped cream to Captain Crunch cereal – The Bug Dog will forever reign supreme for having the most talked-about accoutrement…crickets! The all-beef frank, blended with cricket protein and topped with crispy crickets, was a culinary curiosity from Bug Bistro, that offered a truly progressive menu of arthropod-forward snacks including cricket tacos and beetle smoothies. While Bug Bistro is no longer available at the CNE, owner Sheldon Cohen has passed the creative torch to son Adam Cohen who has seven booths in the Food Building serving up his own unique food inventions such as this year’s Hash Brown Ice Cream Sandwich.

Is This Thing On? arrives in theatres via Searchlight Pictures December 19, 2025. Today we get a first teaser.

Synopsis:

As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.

Directed by: Bradley Cooper
Screenplay by: Bradley Cooper, Will Arnett, Mark Chappell
Produced by: Bradley Cooper, Weston Middleton, Will Arnett, Kris Thykier
Cast: Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, Scott Icenogle

THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10 is releasing globally on Netflix Friday, October 10, 2025. Starring Keira Knightley, this is your new Trailer for the Simon Stone-directed Series.

DIRECTOR: Simon Stone
WRITERS: Joe Shrapnel & Anna Waterhouse, and Simon Stone
BASED ON THE BOOK: The Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
PRODUCERS: Debra Hayward, Ilda Diffley
CAST: Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, David Ajala, Art Malik, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Kaya Scodelario, David Morrissey, Daniel Ings And Hannah Waddingham, Gitte Witt, Christopher Rygh, Pippa Bennett-Warner, John MacMillan, Paul Kaye, Amanda Collin, Lisa Loven Kongsli

LOGLINE: While on board a luxury yacht for a travel assignment, a journalist witnesses a passenger thrown overboard late at night, only to be told that it didn’t happen, as all passengers and crew are accounted for. Despite no one believing her, she continues to look for answers, putting her own life in danger. Based on the bestselling novel The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware.

The Writers Lab Canada (TWL Canada) is excited to announce Canadian Actress & Producer Jennifer Podemski as their Ambassador for its return for a second time January 2026. The Writers Lab Canada (TWL Canada) has also extended their deadline to August 28, 2025 Building on the success of its inaugural edition, TWL Canada continues its mission to support Canadian women and nonbinary film and TV writers aged 40 and above. This exclusive four-day intensive, followed by six months of development and industry support, offers a transformative experience to a select group of emerging and mid-career voices in film and television.

Confirmed Mentors for The Writers Lab Canada (TWL Canada) include: Maureen Dorey-Lukie, Nelu Handa, Wendy Litner, Stephanie Morgenstern, Meredith Vulnich. During the lab, Robina Lord-Stafford, Jennifer Kassabian and Morwyn Brebner will be joining for special seminars.

The Writers Lab, supported by Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and Natalie Portman, returns to Canada for its second year to Empower Women and Nonbinary Screenwriters Over 40. Helmed by The Writers Lab Int’l and produced in partnership with the Firecracker Department, the Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF), with support from DGC Ontario, season two is off to a great start. TWL Canada, is designed to provide participants with the tools, mentorship, and industry connections to help them advance their film and TV projects and writing careers. The inaugural edition of TWL Canada, was a resounding success, with participants receiving valuable mentorship from industry veterans including:

• Allana Harkin (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Nesting)
• Carolyn Taylor (Baroness von Sketch Show, I Have Nothing)
• Jessie Gabe (Workin’ Moms, Mr. D)
• Morwyn Brebner (Allegiance, Coroner)
• Nathalie Younglai (Essex County, Coroner)
• Shannon Masters (Allegiance, Coroner)
• Wendy Litner (Run the Burbs, How to Buy a Baby)

“The Writers Lab Canada gave me a deeper understanding of how to articulate the emotional core of my story. As a veteran novelist but novice screenwriter, this lab provided so many insights into why my stories mattered so much to me, and what I was trying to say with my work.” Vicki So, Screenwriter

“The Intensive keeps on giving after the in-person time finishes with feedback and follow up, which is a huge strength of the program. The team gently but firmly pushes your writing to the next level so it’s ready to send to their list of producers.” Dee Raffo, participant

The Writers Lab Canada is supported by key industry partners. They include production companies Bentframe Film and TV, Black Birds Entertainment, Cameron Pictures, Darius Films, Incendo Movie Distribution, Insight Productions, Lionsgate Productions, Shaftesbury Films and industry partners such as Women In the Director’s Chair, and more. TWL Canada was proud to have Nia Vardalos (Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and actor) as its first Ambassador.

During the four-day Intensive, January 2026, participants will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned industry professionals and mentors to refine their scripts through honing their story core, scene readings, pitching practice, processing feedback, log line lessons, and examining writers’ rooms. In the months following, writers build their craft by submitting developing drafts for further feedback and exploring career connections with introductions to key industry professionals in a collaborative, supportive environment.

About the Leaders of TWL Canada:

TWL Canada is led by The Writers Lab co-founders Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon, who bring years of experience in script and career development for women and nonbinary screenwriters.

The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF), founded in 2001 by filmmaker Leslie-Ann Coles, executive producer of FeFF, offers a platform for female filmmakers supporting the careers of emerging and mid-career voices in the film industry.

The Firecracker Department, founded by Naomi Snieckus (Second City, Mr.D, Handmaid’s Tale), is committed to creating opportunities for women and nonbinary artists alongside her program partners Writer/Director Virginia Abramovich and Writer/Story Editor Liesl Lafferty.

Application Details for TWL Canada 2026:

• Eligibility: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are women and nonbinary writers aged 40 or over.
• Script Requirements: Narrative scripts in English, professionally formatted, and submitted anonymously.
• Submission Categories: Feature film screenplays (80–120 pages), one-hour TV pilots (45–75 pages), and half-hour TV pilots (22–44 pages).
• Application Fee: Early bird fee $95, Late fee $130
• Program Fee (if accepted): $1,460 plus $190 HST = $1650

FilmFreeway Submission Platform:•

• TWL Canada 2026: Dates to remember….
• August 28 – Late Deadline
• September 10 – Quarter Finalist and Semi Finalist Notifications
• September 30 – Winner Notifications

January 6-9 – The Writers Lab Canada Intensive•

Universal Pictures Canada, Focus Features and Mr. Will want to take Readers to an advance screening of DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE. And this is your chance!

Screenings take place as follows:

MONTREAL (ENGLISH)
Date: Wednesday, September 3rd
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal

VANCOUVER
Date: Wednesday, September 3rd
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

TORONTO
Date: Monday, September 8th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP

Synopsis: DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
Cast: Simon Russell Beale, Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Paul Giamatti, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol, Alessandro Nivola, Dominic West, Penelope Wilton, Arty Froushan, Joely Richardson, Paul Copley, Douglas Reith.
Directed By: Simon Curtis
Screenplay By: Downton creator and Academy-Award® winner Julian Fellowes
Produced By: Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes, Liz Trubridge
Executive Producer: Nigel Marchant

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Universal Pictures Canada and Focus Features release DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE September 12, 2025.

(Photo/video credit: Focus Features)

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Starbucks is welcoming back the beloved fall season with a lineup of cozy, crave-worthy fall menu favorites – both new and returning. The iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) will be making its highly anticipated return, along with the beloved Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte and Pecan Crunch Oat Latte. Plus, the NEW Pecan Oat Cortado and Canadian exclusive Mini Everything Bagels are here to satisfy all seasonal cravings, along with the returning Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, Fox Sugar Cookie and Raccoon Cake Pop. The fall menu will be available at Starbucks stores across the country for a limited time, while supplies last.

Here are the highlights of the Starbucks Fall Menu: 

The iconic PSL returns:
A Starbucks staple since 2003, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) is back to mark the start of the season. Whether you prefer it hot or iced, this iconic beverage blends Starbucks signature espresso and steamed milk with the classic fall flavours of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s finished with whipped cream and a dusting of real pumpkin pie spices.

Cold brew fans will be pleased to know that the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is also making its return. This balanced delight includes Starbucks Cold Brew sweetened with vanilla syrup, topped with pumpkin cream cold foam and pumpkin spice.

Fun fact: The PSL is the #1 limited-time offering in Starbucks history!

A brand-new pecan brew:
The fan-favourite Pecan Crunch Oat Latte has merged with the classic Cortado to create the NEW Pecan Oat Cortado. This fresh take on pecan combines three ristretto shots of Starbucks Blonde® Espresso Roast with flavours of cozy pecan, rich brown butter, holiday baking spices and oat beverage for a creamy yet balanced taste and finishes with a crunchy pecan topping. Pecan fans can also customize any iced beverage with Salted Pecan Cream Cold Foam.

Say hi to chai:
For those who like to spice it up, the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte offers an aroma of cinnamon and warming spices infused into Starbucks black tea blend. Mixed with milk and topped with sweet pumpkin cream cold foam and a dusting of pumpkin spice topping, this rich and creamy beverage truly embraces the fall season.

Bite-sized breakfast – only in Canada:
There’s a new on-the-go breakfast item to love – Starbucks NEW Mini Everything Bagels are here, and they’re equal parts delicious and convenient. These bite-sized delights are joining the Maple Mini Pancakes and Belgian Liège Waffle as Canadian exclusives on the year-round Starbucks menu. They’re filled with cream cheese and topped with black and white sesame seeds, minced onion, pretzel salt, poppy seeds and garlic, packing big flavour.

Fun fall finds:
Whether your fall style is more subtle or you wholly lean into all things pumpkin, Starbucks has stunning seasonal merch calling to be enjoyed. There will also be an exciting Artist Collaboration Series with Mike Wilcox launching August 26, 2025. Known for his dreamlike imagery, this beautiful line of drinkware spotlights unique nature scenes. It’s only available for a limited time, so check it out before it’s gone.

Learn more about the collection on Starbucks Stories (live on August 25 at 6am PT/9am ET).

You’ve invited Netflix into your home for more than two decades, and very soon, they’ll be able to return the favor by welcoming you into theirs!

Netflix House is opening in Philadelphia at King of Prussia Mall on November 12, 2025 and in Dallas at Galleria Dallas on December 11, 2025.

Netflix House is free to enter and explore! Once you’re inside, you can dive into activities that immerse you in your favorite titles with a mix of complimentary and paid experiences. Take selfies with beloved characters like Queen Charlotte, enjoy screenings of hit movies like KPop Demon Hunters, have a meal and a cocktail at NETFLIX BITES or embark on an adventure with friends, channeling the ONE PIECE crew.

But you don’t have to wait till opening day to buy tickets to the paid experiences—they go on sale for the Philadelphia site on October 17 and for the Dallas location on November 18. Head over to netflixhouse.com now to sign up for the waitlist, which will give you early access to your choice of ticketed experiences within each location.

What is Netflix House?

Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, Netflix House is a first of its kind, permanent, year-round home for fans that’s free to enter and brings some of our most popular shows and movies to life — including Wednesday, Squid Game, ONE PIECE, Stranger Things, KPop Demon Hunters, Love Is Blind, A Knives Out Mystery franchise and more — through first-of-their-kind, immersive story-driven experiences.

Additional Details:
Experiences and activities will be refreshed regularly and ticket prices will vary, so there’s truly something for everyone and opportunities for a different adventure each time you visit Netflix House.

Top 9 Mini Golf at Netflix House Philadelphia offers nine holes of gamified-mini golf where every golf ball and hole is connected with a live leaderboard, allowing for more fun and competitive play. Each hole is themed to characters and stories from popular series and events, including: Bridgerton, Is It Cake?, Stranger Things, WWE, Squid Game and more.

Netflix Virtuals at Netflix House Philadelphia lets fans play as the main character inside the worlds of Netflix shows and movies with immersive VR games, including: Stranger Things, Squid Game and Rebel Moon.

Netflix RePLAY at Netflix House Dallas includes interactive and fresh takes on traditional arcade games that you can play with friends. Fans will join the action of favorite shows and films, such as Floor is Lava, Love is Blind, Army of the Dead, Big Mouth, and more.

Larger scale feature experiences at both locations allow fans to transport themselves into some of Netflix’s most popular series: ONE PIECE: Quest for the Devil Fruit and Wednesday: Eve of the Outcasts in Philadelphia; Stranger Things: Escape the Dark and Squid Game: Survive the Trials in Dallas.
As the preferred payments partner for Netflix House, AAdvantage® Mastercard® credit cardholders will have access to an exclusive pre-sale to your choice of ticketed experiences within each location. Ticket pre-sales will begin on the following dates for each location; to join the waitlist for early access, visit NetflixHouse.com.

Netflix House Philadelphia at King of Prussia:

October 7 for AAdvantage® Mastercard® credit cardholders only
October 14 for Netflix House Waitlist only
October 17 for general public
Netflix House Dallas at Galleria Dallas:

November 7 for AAdvantage® Mastercard® credit cardholders only
November 14 for Netflix House Waitlist only
November 18 for general public

FAN EXPO CANADA is back and better than ever this weekend at Metro Toronto Convention Centre! The four-day celebration of Fandom has come to be synonymous with the end of summer in the City, running August 21 to August 24, 2025. Over 100,000 people are expected to attend this year, with guests utilizing the opportunity to connect with like-minded lovers of Sci-Fi, Gaming, Horror, Cosplay, Animation, Comics and so much more. Fan Expo gives fans a chance to meet their beloved idols also, across multiple disciplines.

This year’s edition boasts several highlights across the Centre’s north and south buildings. This year marks Back to the Future‘s 40th anniversary and its stars have come to town to participate in panels, signings and photo ops, including Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. The Cast of Netflix‘s WEDNESDAY also made a huge splash bringing the Series’ THE DOOM TOUR here to the City in promotion of its second season, part 2 arriving September 3, 2025 on the streaming service. In attendance were Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, and Isaac Ordonez, filling-up their hot ticket panel completely.

Other big names to grace the convention this year include acclaimed Actor Ewan McGregor who spoke at a ticketed panel, Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye, Sinners), William Shatner (Star Trek), Mary Steenburgen (Back to the Future Part III, Stepbrothers, Elf), Tom Welling (Smallville), Mike Tyson (Boxing Legend, The Hangover), Dafne Keen (Deadpool & Wolverine), John Boyega (Star Wars), Mason Thames (How to Train Your Dragon, The Black Phone 1 & 2), Brandon Routh (Superman Returns, Legends of Tomorrow), Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois, Teen Wolf),Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville), Catherine Tate (Doctor Who), Heather Locklear (Spin City, Melrose Place), Sting (Wrestling Superstar), Peggy The Dog (Deadpool & Wolverine), Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Hudson Thames (Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, What If…?), Richard Horvitz (Helluva Boss), Jack De Sena (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Alex Brightman (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss), and many more!

Another highlight were some branded activations in the South Building, including:

Paramount+’s Adventure to the Peak – guests were encouraged to complete a series of challenges, including sitting-in on a thrilling, immersive gondola ride, guided by their mascot, GOAT, reminding us of all the great titles available on the streaming service. Photo ops also were available with GOAT.

The Conjuring: Last Rites – Reflections of Evil – perhaps the most horrifying activation at the convention, fans walked through a scary mirror maze, and got a commemorative keepsake to celebrate the release of the eagerly-awaited new Horror film, out September 5, 2025.

Disney+ Throwback Experience – with a locker and closet backdrop, stars of Disney past were honoured at this activation, including Zendaya, Hillary Duff, Miley Cyrus, and so many more. Their earlier work can be streamed on service. A component also highlighted titles ALIEN: EARTH and PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, with actors fully in-character to welcome guests.

TRON Lightcycle – a photo op on the famous vehicle for the upcoming October 10, 2025 release

Netflix Canada‘s WEDNESDAY Experience – inspired by the dark themes of this beloved Series, a moody photo op which saw its trio of Cast members drop in.

Cineplex Pictures – Now You See Me: Now You Don’t photo op gave guests a chance to celebrate the upcoming installment of the popular franchise, in theatres November 14, 2025.

Team Mr. Will had the chance to sit-in on some panels as well, and some key moments:

WEDNESDAY

Isaac Ordonez, Joy Sunday, and Georgie Farmer brought the energy up on Fan Expo Saturday, speaking to fans at a Panel, before popping-by Netflix Canada‘s Wednesday activation for photos. Ordonez continues to see his role as Pugsley expand on the Series and is thrilled to see the second season of the Series do as well as the first, taking the world by storm! Joy told fans that her Bianca is seeing the world close in on her and her character is in need of help in season two, part 2. Farmer explained that his Ajax is exploring his new-found confidence in part 2 and is eager to step-it-up.

BACK TO THE FUTURE

In celebration of the original film’s 40th anniversary, Mary Steenburgen and Bob Gale spoke at a Panel on Fan Expo Saturday. Steenburgen recalled Back to the Future Part III being very challenging and physical, working with horses and dust as part of its Western theme. Having loved the first film in the Franchise so much, she agreed right away to the third installment.

Gale comments how technology has advanced so much, and recalls even having to cut a car in half to film inside it, whereas today a GoPro would solve the problem simply!

SMALLVILLE

The Cast including Tom Welling, Kristen Kreuk, Laura Vandervoor, Erica Durance, and Michael Rosenbaum, reunited on-stage for a Panel. Welling told the audience he recalled a favourite fan interaction in Denver where a fan brought his wife and kids along to meet him. The fan handed Welling a picture of him on-set from years prior after a Make-a-Wish had granted him the opportunity, telling the Actor how much that meant to him in getting strong enough to battle his illness.

Rosenbaum never ceases to be surprised the response SMALLVILLE still gets to this day, where soldiers even will tell him how the Series inspired them to get through a war.

HEATHER LOCKLEAR

The Screen legend, known for her work on Melrose Place, Dynasty, and Spin City, admitted her favourite gig of all time was on Melrose Place, and says she prefers working in Television versus Film. She felt the latter was a lot of waiting around, whereas the former gave her the gratification of more naps on-set, and also the ability to see the finished work sooner. She indicated she has a new Podcast coming out this Fall.

HAILEE STEINFELD

The Academy Award-nominated Actress appears poised for another with her performance in Ryan Coogler‘s SINNERS, a critical and Box Office smash. She spoke about her process crafting that character and also Kate Bishop in the MCU, and the importance of not giving us fragments of a character, but a complete whole, relatable character.

Highlights:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/D. Baldwin/R. Heaslip/D. Neves)

WEAPONS is on-top a third week with $15 million this weekend from 3,631 theatres for Warner Bros. This brings its domestic run to $115.2 million already.

Second is FREAKIER FRIDAY with $9 million, a total $70.3 million grossed over three weekends for Disney.

FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS is third with $5.8 million, a tally of $257.1 million over five weeks for Disney.

THE BAD GUYS 2 lands in fourth with $5.1 million for Universal Pictures, a run of $66.1 million to date.

NOBODY 2 rounds things off with $3.5 million, a total $16.3 million over two weekends for Universal Pictures.