INK Entertainment, led by CEO and Founder Charles Khabouth and Partner and President Danny Soberano, proudly announces the highly anticipated opening of Portland Square on Friday, July 25th. Located at the iconic intersection of King Street West and Portland Street, Portland Square reimagines an entire corner of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhood as a transformative, multi-level dining destination that blends playful storytelling, bold design, and unforgettable menus.

“Portland Square marks an exciting new chapter for King West, right at its hottest intersection,” says Charles Khabouth, CEO and Founder of INK Entertainment. “We’ve completely reimagined this building to bring something fresh, playful, and unexpected to the neighbourhood: four unique concepts under one roof, each with its own personality but all sharing the vibrant King West spirit. From the kitschy mobster theme of Primadonna’s Italian dining and rooftop patio to the bold flavours of Honey Chinese, the versatile Portland Room event space, and Rodeo Dive, our lively country sports bar, it’s four fun worlds, one destination. Every detail, from the carefully sourced ingredients on each menu to the striking murals and interiors, has been thoughtfully curated to create an atmosphere that feels bold, fresh, fun, and distinctly King West. With this multi-level dining destination, we’re proud to offer an experience that we believe will become the new heartbeat of King West.”

The Four Distinct Concepts:

· Primadonna (4th Floor & Rooftop):
A refreshed, kitschy space that playfully nods to Italian mobster legends and the bold, glamorous world of mob wives. Plush banquettes, vintage art, and playful details channel the spirit of classic red sauce joints, while a standout mural is set to become the must-snap, photo-worthy moment of every visit. Executive Chef Marc explains the menu features hearty, comforting dishes rooted in Italian American tradition, made with love and served with a sense of fun and true hospitality.

· Honey Chinese (3rd Floor):
Designed by award-winning designers Nivek Remas, Honey Chinese unfolds like a forgotten film reel, moody, magnetic, and entirely transportive. Drawing inspiration from the golden age of 1960s Asian cinema, especially Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love, the space pairs velvet shadows and lacquered tables with oversized red lanterns glowing like stills frozen in time. Chef describes the menu as inspired by the nostalgic charm of Canadian-Chinese restaurants many grew up with, combining playful neon orange sauces, over-the-top décor, and even a fortune cookie or two. All delicious, fun, and a little tongue-in-cheek.

· Portland Room (2nd Floor):
A versatile and stylish event space, designed to host everything from private dinners and cocktail receptions to brand launches and special celebrations, all within a design-forward, King West aesthetic.

· Rodeo Dive (Main Floor, opening this fall):
Also designed by Nivek Remas, Rodeo Dive is a lively country sports bar that blends big-game energy with vintage Western accents and playful details. Warm, laid-back, and full of character, it’s designed to become the perfect gathering place for game days and casual nights out alike. There will also be a live component, with a small stage for performances and special events.

Together, these four layered concepts create Portland Square, a destination where bold design meets curated menus, and every floor tells a different story, offers a different flavour, and delivers a different experience, all united by the energy of King West. More than just a collection of restaurants, Portland Square is designed to spark fun, energy, and iconic nights out.

From cinematic interiors and playful, nostalgic menus to rooftop views and photo-worthy design moments, every detail invites guests to linger, celebrate, and experience King West in an entirely new way. Portland Square promises to become more than a place to dine; it’s set to be a new landmark for the neighbourhood and the city.

Portland Square opens Saturday, July 26th, 2025, at 600 King Street W, Toronto.

MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, has released the official trailer and artwork for Oliver Hermanus’ (Living, Moffie) latest feature film The History of Sound, in theaters from September 19, 2025.

Directed by Oliver Hermanus and written by Ben Shattuck (based on his short story), the film stars Paul Mescal (Gladiator, Aftersun, All of us Strangers), Josh O’Connor (The Crown, Challengers, La Chimera) and Chris Cooper (Adaptation, American Beauty, The Bourne Identity).

SYNOPSIS
Starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, THE HISTORY OF SOUND is a sweeping, moving and tender romance that spans decades and continents. It tells the story of a love that can’t last, a life forever altered, and the ways in which music creates bonds between us that echo for a lifetime.

In 1917, Lionel (Mescal, Aftersun) – a young, talented music student – meets David (O’Connor, Challengers) at the Boston Conservatory, where a connection over a deep love of music leads to a fleeting love affair. They reconnect years later, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional folk songs. This unexpected reunion and the music they preserve will shape the course of Lionel’s life for decades to come.

Sumptuously realised by director Oliver Hermanus (Living) and based on a short story by Ben Shattuck, this is a beautiful and compelling cinematic experience that invites audiences to reflect on the power of music and love.

DIRECTOR STATEMENT
I’ve been living with this film, this story, for five years. This film has been a personal and defining journey; it has moved me to a new country, educated me about the power of music and song, it has conjured a re-evaluation of love and the bonds that last a lifetime.

The History of Sound is not simply the story of queer lives hidden due to a time of denial, of shame and secrecy. It is the story of a man’s life, expressed through the power of sound — as memory, as emotion… As family.

Our film is an offering of an idea, a very potent one – what if one’s first love, one’s great love, and one’s last love are all in one, and all too soon in one’s life…? What it is to live a life that is an echo? What does it sound like, in retrospect? And if offered a choice, would you change the course of your life’s path?

Made with a deep affection for cinema that does not shout or scream its intension, our film invites you to enjoy song and spirit, to celebrate life in all its wonder — its losses, its grief, its remembrance, and most of all, its undeniable and indelible mark – love.

THE HISTORY OF SOUND WILL BE IN THEATRES ACROSS CANADA FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 2025

MADE | NOUS is taking Canadians on a patriotic cross-country road trip this summer with broadcasting legend George Stroumboulopoulos. Revving up in Vancouver on July 25, 2025 and culminating in Toronto in September, George will journey across Canada with a film crew, visiting communities from coast to coast to coast and asking one question: What Canadian film and television MADE you?

This nationwide campaign celebrates the profound impact of the individuals and stories that have shaped Canadian culture and continue to inspire future generations of creative talent. It brings together everyday Canadians and national icons to reflect on the stories that have defined their identities, strengthened their communities and deepened their sense of belonging, both at home and abroad.

Filming will roll through Vancouver (BC), Edmonton and Calgary (AB), Montreal (QC), Saint John and Moncton (NB), Prince Edward Island, Nunavut and other communities along the way before concluding in Toronto (ON). Check out the video below to see George announce the road trip in his own words.

“I’m really excited to share that I’m hitting the road this summer, travelling across Canada with MADE | NOUS, and I’m pumped to be a part of their most ambitious campaign yet,” said George Stroumboulopoulos. “I have been lucky to meet so many of you Canadians over the years, and you’ve shared stories about how a Canadian television show or movie deeply affected you—whether it inspired you to live more authentically, to better understand your roots and this country’s history, or maybe even to pursue a career path. These are the kinds of stories that we’re searching for, the Canadian stories that MADE you.”

“From Jesus of Montreal and FUBAR to The Tragically Hip documentaries, Schitt’s Creek, Degrassi, or Heartland, every Canadian has that one film or series that left a mark. This road trip is about honouring those defining screen moments while exploring the themes that have long preoccupied us and the questions that still remain,” said Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, Canada Media Fund. “At a time when Canadians are more eager than ever to connect with our identity, this campaign has the power to ignite a national conversation, and we’re beyond thrilled to have George Stroumboulopoulos leading the charge on the ground.”

“Feature film has always been a powerful reflection of Canadian identity. It highlights our stories, our languages, and the richness of Canada’s cultural landscape,” said Julie Roy, Executive Director and CEO of Telefilm Canada. “We are proud to support a campaign that showcases our culture and invites audiences to reflect on how these stories help define who we are.”

Québécois comedian Rosalie Vaillancourt will kick off her own tour in her home province this August, before heading to the Maritimes to connect with French-Canadians and spotlight the unique French-language stories and people that reflect and shape francophone culture in Canada.

Since 2019, the MADE | NOUS initiative has put the spotlight on Canada’s world-class talent in film, TV, gaming, and digital entertainment, aiming to shift perceptions of Canadian content at home and abroad. Last year, MADE | NOUS successfully launched its “Hometown Hero” Murals campaign showcasing Canadian creative talent, inspiring communities across the country. To date, ambassadors supporting the initiative have included Paul Sun Hyung-Lee Simu Liu, Stephan James, Shamier Anderson, Devery Jacobs, Amanda Brugel, Karine Vanasse, David Usher, Jay Baruchel, Hamza Haq, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Priyanka, Kaniehti:io Horn, Cassandra James, Drew Ray Tanner and more.

Follow MADE | NOUS on social for the latest road trip news and updates!

Today, Apple TV+ shared a sneak peek at its new action-packed drama series “The Last Frontier,” from co-creators Jon Bokenkamp (“The Blacklist”) and Richard D’Ovidio (“The Call”), and starring and executive produced by Jason Clarke (“Zero Dark Thirty”). Set within the remote wilderness of Alaska, the ten-episode thriller will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, October 10, 2025 followed by new episodes every Friday through December 5, 2025.

“The Last Frontier” follows Frank Remnick (Clarke), the lone U.S. marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska. Remnick’s jurisdiction is turned upside-down when a prison transport plane crashes in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates. Tasked with protecting the town he’s vowed to keep safe, he begins to suspect the crash wasn’t an accident, but the first step of a well-crafted plan with far-reaching and devastating implications.

In addition to Clarke, the ensemble cast includes Dominic Cooper (“The Gold”), Haley Bennett (“The Magnificent Seven”), Simone Kessell (“Yellowjackets”), Dallas Goldtooth (“Reservation Dogs”), and Tait Blum (“For All Mankind”), with Academy Award Nominee and multi-Emmy winner Alfre Woodard (“Clemency”).

Hailing from Apple Studios, “The Last Frontier” is executive produced by Bokenkamp and D’Ovidio, who also serve as writers, alongside Clarke, Laura Benson (“The Big C”), Glenn Kessler (“Bloodlines”), Albert Kim (“Nikita”), and series episodic director Sam Hargrave (“Extraction”).

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 of a user’s 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 been honoured with 580 wins and 2787 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

CBC and ABC News Studios announced today LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY, a feature-length documentary from director Ally Pankiw (I Used to Be Funny, Black Mirror, The Great), will premiere in Canada on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 on CBC and CBC Gem and on Sunday, Sept. 21, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally (excluding Canada), following its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY tells the untold story of the groundbreaking music festival featuring only women artists, started by iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan and her team in the late 1990s, in opposition to systematic industry barriers that limited women from playing together on a concert bill and getting back-to-back airplay on the radio. The film is produced with the support of the original Lilith Fair founders – Sarah McLachlan, Terry McBride, Dan Fraser and Marty Diamond.

“I’m so filled with pride and nostalgia watching this film,” said Sarah McLachlan. “Ally and the team have beautifully captured the magic and strength of a community of women who came together and lifted each other up to create positive change in the world. I hope the film resonates with everyone and we can continue to strive to support and champion one another.”

Photos are available here.

LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY is inspired by the 2019 article, “Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair,” from Vanity Fair and Epic Magazine, written by Jessica Hopper with Sasha Geffen and Jenn Pelly. It draws from more than 600 hours of never-before-seen archival footage as well as new interviews and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists. The documentary reunites and features interviews from original Lilith Fair artists Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Paula Cole, Jewel, Mýa, Natalie Merchant, Indigo Girls, and Emmylou Harris and a new generation of artists who have carried the torch including Brandi Carlile and Olivia Rodrigo, among others. As the film celebrates the festival’s groundbreaking legacy and impact, it also confronts the backlash that tried to diminish it and explores what Lilith means in today’s world.

“Lilith Fair holds a very special place in my heart,” said Dan Levy. “It was one of the first spaces where I remember feeling at home. The music, the sense of community, and the power of a group of women proving an entire industry wrong was a tremendous thing to experience. What Sarah built with that festival changed so much for so many people. And while it is now seen as an odds-defying success story, it was an uphill battle every step of the way. And there is a lot to be learned from that story. It’s an honor to be working alongside Sarah on this and I am excited for everyone to understand just how revolutionary Lilith Fair really was.”

“I am so proud to be a part of this beautiful doc – especially at what feels like a fitting time to highlight a story of resistance and radical joy in the face of systems that try to keep women and diverse voices small,” said director Ally Pankiw. “The collaborative effort of this film and what it took to make it mirrors the incredible underdog story of Sarah and her team and how they fought for Lilith to succeed against all odds.”

Commissioned by CBC with the participation of the Canada Media Fund and the Rogers Group of Funds, LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY is directed by Ally Pankiw and produced by Dan Levy’s Not A Real Production Company and Elevation Pictures for ABC News Studios and presented by White Horse Pictures in association with Epic Magazine. The film is produced by Levy and Christina Piovesan. Executive producers are Cassidy Hartmann, Nicholas Ferrall, Jeanne Elfant Festa, and Nigel Sinclair for White Horse; Noah Segal for Elevation Pictures; Jessica Hopper; Arthur Spector, Joshuah Bearman and Joshua Davis for Epic Magazine; Ally Pankiw; Steve Cohen and Paula Froehle for Chicago Media Project; and Wayne Isaak. For ABC News Studios, Diane Sawyer, Claire Weinraub and Tess Scott Davidson are executive producers; and David Sloan is senior executive producer. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual, & Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; Sandra Kleinfeld is Senior Director, Documentary; and Michelle McCree is Executive in Charge of Production, CBC Docs.

Rachel McLean serves as supervising producer, and Isabel Merrell is co-executive producer. Ruti Prikhoji is Executive in Charge of Production for Elevation. The documentary is presented by Chicago Media Project and produced in association with Carlene C. Laughlin, Minderoo Pictures, the Elfant Festa Family and Sobey Road Entertainment. White Horse Pictures and Range Media Partners are acting as sales agents worldwide.

Lynne Stopkewich, Jessica Fraser and Dean English executive produce. The Manaaki Foundation, Barbara and Eric Dobkin, Malinda Wink, Christina Nolan and Rose Lizarraga will executive produce for Chicago Media Project; and Blue Skyzz Trust and Alexander Kellison will co-executive produce. For Sobey Road Entertainment, Andrew Trapani and Brian Nugent are executive producers, and David Sze and David Kirk are co-executive producers.

The film will launch the new season of CBC’s flagship documentary series THE PASSIONATE EYE.

In addition to the documentary premiere this fall, McLachlan will launch her first studio album of new music in over a decade, “Better Broken” (Concord Records), on Sept. 19. Produced by Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, boygenius) and Will Maclellan (Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers), “Better Broken” is a soul-searching reflection on the fortitude that comes from weathering life’s constant storms. McLachlan will also be touring with her band across Canada this fall. For more information, visit sarahmclachlan.com.

Midnight Madness, presented by Intrepid Travel, returns to TIFF with its signature slate of wicked wonders that are sure to delight and disturb the Festival’s devoted and raucous late-night crowd. The section closes out each night of the Festival with 11:59pm screenings at the (possibly) haunted Royal Alexandra Theatre, where the nocturnal faithful gather to bear witness to the very best and most bizarre in contemporary genre and shock cinema. The 2025 edition features seven World Premieres and is bookended by two of the year’s most acclaimed midnight comedies courtesy of some seriously funny Canadians.

Midnight Madness opens with the Canadian Premiere of Matt Johnson’s Toronto-set Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. Based on Johnson’s cult Viceland series, this hysterical, death-defying time-travel caper earned a standing ovation and a coveted Midnighter Audience Award at this past spring’s SXSW. Deeply steeped in late-aughts Toronto lore, its hometown screening is anticipated to levitate audiences into high orbit from the infectious laughter alone.

The closing film is Dead Lover, a zany, macabre horror-comedy from Canadian director Grace Glowicki. This madcap phantasmagoria has been celebrated in festival midnight sections around the world, and fittingly concludes its tour in Toronto as a welcome addition to the Midnight Madness canon.

The Festival’s wild side also features World Premieres of Normal, the latest shoot-’em-up from 2016 Midnight Madness People’s Choice Award recipient Ben Wheatley; Dust Bunny, the darkly whimsical directorial debut of prolific television showrunner Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies); and Kenji Tanigaki’s The Furious, a frenetic martial arts thriller that assembles some of the genre’s fiercest fighters (whose combined credits include The Raid, Chocolate, and Everything Everywhere All at Once). Midnight Madness devotees can expect these star-studded genre thrills to complement the lineup’s bold independent visions, including Curry Barker’s terrifying Obsession, Aleksandar Radivojević’s profane thriller Karmadonna, Takahide Hori’s imaginative stop-motion fantasia JUNK WORLD, and perhaps the two most berserk alt-comedies to ever play the section: Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman’s The Napa Boys and Todd Rohal’s Fuck My Son!

Here’s programme hype man Peter Kuplowsky with a breakdown of the Midnight Madness experience:

2025 Midnight Madness (in alphabetical order):

Dead Lover | Grace Glowicki | Canada | Closing Film
Canadian Premiere

Dust Bunny | Bryan Fuller | USA
World Premiere

Fuck My Son! | Todd Rohal | USA
World Premiere

JUNK WORLD | Takahide Hori | Japan
International Premiere

Karmadonna | Aleksandar Radivojević | Serbia
World Premiere

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie | Matt Johnson | Canada | Opening Film (still seen above)
Canadian Premiere

Normal | Ben Wheatley | USA/Canada
World Premiere

Obsession | Curry Barker | USA
World Premiere

The Furious | Kenji Tanigaki | Hong Kong/China
World Premiere

The Napa Boys | Nick Corirossi | USA
World Premiere

Tickets go on sale to TIFF Members by level beginning on Friday, August 15. For more details, visit tiff.net/join. The full Festival schedule will be released on Tuesday, August 12. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, runs September 4–14, 2025.

About TIFF:

TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. A global leader in film and entertainment, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival® in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinemas, learning and entertainment facilities; the Donald Shebib TIFF Film Circuit, an innovative national distribution program; and TIFF: The Market launching in 2026. The organization generates an estimated annual economic impact of $240 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net.

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Academy Award-nominated, BAFTA-winning filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes “One Battle After Another,” starring Academy Award and BAFTA winner Leonardo DiCaprio.

Oscar and BAFTA winners Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro also star alongside Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti, as well as Wood Harris and Alana Haim.

Anderson directs from his own screenplay. The producers are Oscar and BAFTA nominees Adam Somner and Sara Murphy and Anderson, with Will Weiske executive producing.

The creative team behind the camera includes several frequent collaborators, among them directors of photography Michael Bauman and Anderson; Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning production designer Florencia Martin; BAFTA-nominated editor Andy Jurgensen; Oscar and BAFTA-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood; casting director Cassandra Kulukundis; and with music by Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated composer Jonny Greenwood.

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Ghoulardi Film Company Production, A Paul Thomas Anderson Film, “One Battle After Another.”  Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film will be in theatres and IMAX® nationwide on September 26, 2025.

FAN EXPO Canada have taken it to the next level today with the addition of wrestling legends Sting and Toronto’s own Trish Stratus to its 2025 lineup. Fans will have the chance to meet the Hall of Famers in person with exclusive autograph, selfie and photo opportunities.

Stratus, a pioneer in women’s wrestling, is celebrating an incredible 25 years in the ring. She’ll be joined by the icon, Sting, whose impact has spanned generations and continues to captivate fans worldwide.

They join an already star-studded guest line-up that includes the previously announced: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Ewan McGregor, John Boyega, William Shatner, Mike Tyson, Heather Locklear, Mary Steenburgen, Juliette Lewis, Peggy the Dog, Jodie Whittaker, Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Peter Facinelli, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone and many more from the worlds of TV, film, anime and gaming.

Previously announced Comic Creator guests include Jim Lee, Jeph Loeb, Dan Slott, Jason Aaron, Pepe Larraz and many more.

From August 21–24, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre transforms into the ultimate multiverse meetup as FAN EXPO Canada takes over both the North and South buildings for four epic days of pop culture celebration.

Check out the announcement press release for more guest details and panel events. For the latest guest updates, tickets, and pricing, visit: fanexpohq.com/fanexpocanada. Tickets are refundable until 10:00 AM on August 7.

Today, Disney+ announced that the Emmy®-winning, Hulu Original comedy series “Only Murders in the Building” starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez will return for season five on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 with three episodes followed by new episodes weekly, exclusively on Disney+ in Canada. Check out the first look image from the upcoming season now.

After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia. The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city they thought they knew and the new New York evolving around them — one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge.

Season five stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, and special guest stars Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, Téa Leoni Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, Jermaine Fowler and more.

“Only Murders in the Building” hails from co-creators and writers Steve Martin & John Hoffman (“Grace & Frankie,” “Looking”). Martin & Hoffman executive produce along with Martin Short, Selena Gomez, “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Ben Smith and JJ Philbin. The series is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.

Robust parental controls ensure that Disney+ remains a suitable viewing experience for everyone in the family. Subscribers can set access limits on mature content and create PIN-protected profiles alongside the already existing Junior Mode profiles to give parents and guardians peace of mind.

Cineplex Pictures will release SHIN GODZILLA 4K Remaster in theatres across Canada August 14, 2025. Today we get a new Trailer!

Director: Hideaki Anno
Co-director: Shinji Higuchi
Written by: Hideaki Anno
Music: Shiro SAGISU
Produced by: Minami Ichikawa, Akihiro Yamauchi, Yoshihiro Sato, Masaya Shibusawa, Kazutoshi Wadakura
Starring: Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka Takenouchi, Satomi Ishihara
Cinematography: Kosuke Yamada
Edited by: Atsuki Sato, Hideaki Anno
Production Companies: Toho Pictures, Inc., Cine Bazar Inc.
Synopsis: Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. As the Prime Minister of Japan pleads with the public to remain calm, a horrific creature of tremendous size makes landfall in the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Then it evolves. The government assembles a motley task force to combat the monster when an envoy from the US Department of State delivers a folder of classified documents. On its cover is written: “GODZILLA.”

From visionary director Hideaki Anno and co-director Shinji Higuchi, Shin Godzilla offers a thrilling origin story to one of cinema’s greatest creations. Propelled by astounding visual effects and rapid fire dialogue, Shin Godzilla is equal parts pulse-pounding action film and venomous political satire, worthy of the franchise’s towering history