Last night, the cast and filmmakers of 20th Century Studios’ “Predator: Badlands” celebrated the highly anticipated film’s Hollywood premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater. In attendance were stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, director Dan Trachtenberg and producer Ben Rosenblatt who navigated the red carpet alongside the film’s ferocious 7-foot Yautja patriarch. “Badlands” is the newest franchise-expanding entry to the Predator Universe and is the first “Predator” film to debut on the big screen since 2018.

Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, “Badlands” follows a young Predator outcast (played by newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) who finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Elle Fanning) as he embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt and Brent O’Connor, “Predator: Badlands” opens exclusively in movie theatres on November 7 in IMAX, RealD (3D), 4DX, ScreenX and premium screens everywhere.

(Photo credit: 20th Century Studios)

Ottawa Tourism’s delightful new holiday rom-com, Magic On Set, is now streaming on YouTube. Viewers can also catch the film on Air Canada’s in-flight entertainment, available in English with optional French subtitles. For a more immersive festive experience, holiday fans and film-lovers can take part in the Magic On Set activation at The Distillery Winter Village, opening November 13 and running until November 17, 2025.

In October, the film had its holiday-themed red carpet premiere at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto with cast and other special guests in attendance. Audiences everywhere can now experience the sparkle of Ottawa’s holiday magic, from the twinkling lights of the ByWard Market to the skating trails and cozy cafés that make the city a real-life rom-com setting.

Directed by Shawna Steele (An Ice Palace Romance) and starring Melinda Shankar (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Chad Connell (Good Sam), Sarah McVie (Workin’ Moms, The Handmaid’s Tale), and Simba Yakibonge (No Regrets), singer/songwriter Jamie Fine, Stefan Keyes (CTV News anchor), content creator Katie Hession, and Maeve Georgeson, the 17-minute short film captures the irresistible charm of Canada’s capital during the festive season.

Magic on Set was written by Ottawa-based screenwriter Graeme Archibald and filmed entirely on location, featuring iconic landmarks including the Fairmont Château Laurier, the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Ottawa Christmas Market, and Parliament Hill’s Centennial Flame. The film is a love letter to Ottawa’s growing reputation as a go-to destination for holiday productions—and for travellers seeking a festive winter getaway.

About Ottawa Tourism
Through its values of inclusivity, trust, collaboration, and innovation, Ottawa Tourism pursues its vision to be one of Canada’s most visited, sustainable, vibrant, and appealing urban destinations, as well as the tourism authority for key economic development and city-building decisions in Ottawa. Canada’s capital welcomes an estimated 9.8 million visitors annually who spend $2.6 billion in the community.

This made me so happy! I was so devastated to miss Sophie Ellis-Bextor‘s Toronto show last June. I even bought a ticket only to realize I was going to be away!

Well, the skies opened-up and she decided to bring her Perimenopop Tour back to Danforth Music Hall, and we were not going to miss it this time!

This English Dance Queen filled the house and brought it down with an energetic set, showcasing her two decades of hits including her smash “Murder on the Dancefloor” which propelled her back to popularity after it was featured in 2023’s Saltburn, and covers. She sparkled in a gorgeous shimmery, tinsel ensemble, keeping the crowd on their feet for 90 minutes.

Some highlights, including a quick meet and greet with Ellis-Bextor:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Just for Laughs today announced that One Night Out with Alan Cumming (previously announced as JFLGBTQ+ Gala Hosted by Alan Cumming) will release on Crave and CTV Comedy Channel in Canada. The special was filmed live in front of an audience on Saturday, July 26, 2025 during the Just for Laughs Montréal Festival. Release date to be announced.

Hosted by Alan Cumming, along with a stacked lineup of top comedic talent from around the world, the Gala features a curated mix of 2SLGBTQI+ stars and breakout voices from across the comedy spectrum. Taped live at Espace St-Denis, the show captures the electric energy, sharp writing, and international flair that have made JFL a premier comedy destination for fans and industry alike. Guests include Mae Martin, Sabrina Jalees, Jay Jurden, Tranna Wintour, Joe Dombrowski, Irene Tu, Dan Duvall and Sami Landri. Trevor Boris (Canada’s Drag Race) is the showrunner and an executive producer of One Night Out with Alan Cumming.

“We are so excited to bring the genius that is Alan Cumming to Canadians across the country. Our partnership with Bell Media allows us to share the energy, talent, and diversity of the Just For Laughs Festival with a national audience. These collaborations are essential in helping us amplify bold voices in comedy and make world-class performances accessible far beyond the live stage,” said Sylvain Parent-Bédard, President and CEO of Just For Laughs.

One Night Out with Alan Cumming joins previously announced TV productions, including Roast Battle Canada, Season 5, filmed during the Festival for CTV Comedy Channel and Crave.

For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Rachel Ferguson is Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media.

THE RUNNING MAN IS IN THEATRES, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMAT AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 14, 2025! Today we get a new Featurette.

SYNOPSIS

In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

PRODUCED BY

Simon Kinberg, p.g.a. Nira Park, p.g.a. Edgar Wright, p.g.a.

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY

Stephen King

SCREENPLAY BY

Michael Bacall and Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright

DIRECTED BY

Edgar Wright

STARRING

Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin

Let It Bro! The Jonas Brothers try to make it home for Christmas in the official trailer for “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie,” premiering November 14, 2025 on Disney+.

The trailer also features the first single from the movie, “Coming Home This Christmas” featuring Kenny G, which is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music and YouTube Music. See the Trailer right here.

“A Very Jonas Christmas Movie” Original Soundtrack, from Hollywood Records/Republic Records and executive music producer Justin Tranter, is available for Pre-Add, and Pre-Save and will be available digitally, on CD and on LP beginning November 14. Disney Music Emporium is offering an exclusive gift with purchase of the soundtrack vinyl while supplies last!

The soundtrack features seven brand-new songs plus three additional tracks:

“Like It’s Christmas” (Live Version)*

“Best Night”

“Coming Home This Christmas” (featuring Kenny G)

“Home Alone”

“Feel Something”

“Remember When”

“Better Off Alone”

“Time”

“Sucker” (Live Version)*

“Like It’s Christmas” (Studio Version)*

Cast: The festive film features an all-star cast, including Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas, who star as themselves, Chloe Bennet (as Lucy), Billie Lourd (as Cassidy), Laverne Cox (as Stacy), KJ Apa (as Gene), Andrew Barth Feldman (as Ethan), Andrea Martin (as Deb), Kenny G (as himself) and Justin Tranter (as himself), with Randall Park (as Brad), and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (as Santa). Jonas Brothers are making the film a family affair, with a few special cameos from the Jonas family.

Synopsis: In “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie,” Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families.

Credits: Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas produce, along with writers Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger (“I Want You Back,” “This Is Us,” “Love, Simon”), Adam Fishbach, Spencer Berman and Scott Morgan. EmmyⓇ and Academy AwardⓇ winner Jessica Yu (“Quiz Lady,” “This Is Us”) directs, with original music from executive music producer and GRAMMYⓇ nominee Justin Tranter. The movie is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.

Beginning on November 24, 2025, the Criterion Channel will exclusively premiere Blossoms Shanghai, the long-awaited television series from visionary director Wong Kar Wai (In the Mood for Love). The 30-episode series opened in China to phenomenal success, topping TV ratings for its entire run and becoming the most-streamed television series nationwide.

Three new episodes will be released on the Channel every Monday night at 8 p.m. ET through the end of January.

See the Trailer here.

Wong Kar Wai commented, “I am thrilled to continue my long-standing relationship with Criterion with the North American debut of my first series on the Criterion Channel. The series captures the vitality of Shanghai’s roaring ’90s, revealing universal human truths about desire and destiny. We hope the series provides insight into the pivotal moment of China’s reinvention.”

Blossoms Shanghai is the first original episodic series by legendary filmmaker Wong Kar Wai. An adaptation of Jin Yucheng’s award-winning novel Blossoms, the series chronicles the ascent of self-made millionaire Ah Bao, the Jay Gatsby of Shanghai, during the economic boom that followed the opening of the Shanghai stock exchange. The major Chinese actor Hu Ge stars as Bao, personifying the idealism and adventurism that defined the 1990s. While In the Mood for Love pays tribute to the Shanghainese community in Hong Kong, Blossoms Shanghai is Wong Kar Wai’s first attempt to tell a story about his birthplace, at one of the most intriguing moment in its recent memory.

Blossoms Shanghai will join an extensive collection of Wong Kar Wai titles on the Criterion Channel, the North American home for his swoon-worthy filmography. The Criterion Collection released the stunning WORLD OF WONG KAR WAI box set in 2021, the most comprehensive collection ever released, featuring 4K digital restorations of his acclaimed feature films. The Criterion Channel features the DIRECTED BY WONG KAR WAI collection, with As Tears Go By, Days of Being Wild, Chungking Express, Fallen Angels, Happy Together, and In the Mood for Love now streaming. Criterion has also acquired streaming rights for Blossoms Shanghai in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

The weather might be getting cold, but that doesn’t mean you need to be couped-up inside. We’re giving you a chance to win a free bash at SHOTGUN GOLF MARKHAM! You and up to 30 friends can hang at this super-fun indoor automated range and golf simulator for two hours, with option of a private bartender (cash bar) and food menu if needed.

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THE BLACK PHONE 2 dials up the thrills again at the Box Office Halloween weekend, re-claiming to spot with $7.6 million from 3,305 theatres for Universal Pictures. Over three weekends, the spooky sequel now has grossed $61 million in North America.

In second is REGRETTING YOU with $6.6 million from 3,425 theatres for Paramount Pictures, a tally of $26 million over two weekends.

Third up is CHAINSAW MAN with $5.5 million for Sony Pictures/Crunchyroll, a two week run of $30.2 million.

Fourth goes to BUGONIA with $4.4 million from 2,043 theatres for Focus Features/Universal Pictures, its first weekend in wide release. The latest from Yorgos Lanthimos gets 84% on the Tomatometer.

BACK TO THE FUTURE gets $3.3 million from 2,290 theatres for Universal Pictures, a 40th anniversary re-release. Its lifetime run now surpasses $22 million at the Box Office.

Today, trailblazing country artist Orville Peck releases his epic new single “Drift Away” and announces his highly anticipated forthcoming project, the Appaloosa EP, out November 14 on Warner Records — pre-save HERE. With cinematic flair and sky-scraping vocals, “Drift Away” is an invitation to escape the mundane and a powerful start to a new era. Listen HERE .

“Drift Away” opens on lonesome guitar and Peck’s iconic voice as he paints a vivid picture of small-town ennui in the post-pandemic era: “Watch the kids ridin’ shotgun roads, in ’21 all the movies closed, high and dry they got nowhere else to go.” He captures the restlessness of youth and the quest for belonging, before offering relief on the soaring chorus: “It’s not about gettin’ out, it’s about lettin’ go, don’t ya know? Drift away with me, drift away with me.” The huge hook is cowboy crooner gold, with a little Pixies and Elvis Presley thrown in for good measure.

The new music lands during an incredibly momentous year for Peck. Next month, he’s throwing his 7th Annual Rodeo, running November 14-16 in Pioneertown, CA, at Pappy & Harriet’s, and featuring performances from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Joy Oladokun, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Allison Russell, and more. Beyond curating the entire experience — which includes nightly afterparties and a drag brunch hosted by Meatball — Peck will play a different set each day, notably headlining on Saturday, November 15. Go HERE for info and tickets.

Peck has also been making massive inroads on stage and screen, having just wrapped filming on the star-studded 2026 Street Fighter movie, in which he plays the masked assassin Vega. Moreover, this summer he made his Broadway debut in a five-month, 128-show run of Cabaret. Peck’s performance as the Emcee drew rave reviews, including from VOGUE who wrote, “He makes an absurdly successful Emcee — with an intuitive command of the line between desire and menace that rivals, if we’re honest, that of Joel Grey and Alan Cumming.” NPR called his portrayal of the role “beautiful and full of longing,” while PLAYBILL gushed, “There’s a certain power in a persona, and few modern musicians have wielded it as effectively as Orville Peck.”

“Drift Away” is notably Peck’s return to solo songcraft. In recent months, he’s teamed up with Noah Cyrus for “Love Is a Canyon,” and Kesha for “Tennessee” also featuring Hudson Mohawke and Tayla Parx. The latter will appear on the album All Things Go: 10 Years, out November 7, with all proceeds benefitting Jack and Rachel Antonoff’s The Ally Coalition.

And last year, of course, Peck dropped his eclectic and acclaimed duets album Stampede, featuring collaborations with Kylie Minogue and Diplo on “Midnight Ride,” Beck on “Death Valley High,” and Willie Nelson for a cover of “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other.” The project pushes the boundaries of country by creating a unique, genre-blurring blend of styles with each artist on the guest list, which also includes Elton John, Teddy Swims, Midland, Margo Price, Molly Tuttle, Cyrus, Rateliff, Russell, and many, many more.

Always riding ahead of the herd, Orville Peck is gearing up to share more bold, heartfelt, and horizon-expanding music. Saddle up for Appaloosa and the Rodeo, both on November 14.

Orville Peck – Appaloosa

Dreaded Sundown

Drift Away

Atchafalaya (ft. Noah Cyrus)

Maybe This Time

Oh My Days

My Side Of The Mountain

It’s The End Of The World

Orville Peck Live Dates

Nov 14 – Pioneertown, CA @ Orville Peck’s 7th Annual Rodeo [covers set]

Nov 15 – Pioneertown, CA @ Orville Peck’s 7th Annual Rodeo [headlining set]

Nov 16 – Pioneertown, CA @ Orville Peck’s 7th Annual Rodeo [acoustic set]