LURKER – streaming on MUBI – OCTOBER 10, 2025.

Synopsis:

When a twenty-something retail clerk encounters a rising pop star, he takes the opportunity to edge his way into the in-crowd. But as the line between friend and fan blurs beyond recognition, access and proximity become a matter of life and death. LURKER stars Canadian actor Théodore Pellerin (Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, Franklin, Beau is Afraid), Archie Madekwe (Saltburn, Midsommar), and is the directorial debut from The Bear and Beef writer-producer Alex Russell. The film had its Canadian premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in 2025.

Writer & Director: Alex Russell

Producers: Alex Orlovsky, Duncan Montomery, Galen Core, Marc Marrie, Charlie McDowell, Archie Madekwe, Francesco Melzi D’Eril, Olmo Schnabel, Jack Selby

Executive Producers: Mal Ward, Matt Aselton, Alfonso Angoitia Legorreta, Gabriele Moratti, Lily Collins, Nicholas Wirth, Nicol Pone, Ben Shafer

Principal Cast: Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Zack Fox, Havana Rose Liu, Wale Onayemi, Daniel Zolghadri, and Sunny Suljic

Score By: Kenny Beats, Dijon, Rex Orange County;

Performed by Archie Madekwe

2025 / United States / 100 minutes

ABOUT WRITER/ DIRECTOR ALEX RUSSELL

Alex Russell is the writer & director behind LURKER, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. He most recently served as a Co-Executive Producer on Netflix/A24’s BEEF, for which he won an Emmy award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. And he was recently a Supervising Producer on FX’s THE BEAR. His episode – ep 207 – titled “Forks,” was one of the best reviewed episodes of television last year and nominated for a WGA award. He got his start as a staff writer on the first two seasons of DAVE – and was also recently a Producer on Hulu’s series INTERIOR CHINATOWN.

About MUBI

MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI creates, curates, acquires and champions visionary films, bringing them to audiences all over the world.MUBI is a place to discover ambitious films, from both iconic directors and emerging auteurs. All carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators. With MUBI GO, members in select countries can get a free ticket every week to see the best new films in cinemas. And Notebook explores all sides of cinema culture — both in print and online.Some previous and upcoming MUBI Releases include: Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, Joshua Oppenheimer’s The End, Magnus von Horn’s The Girl with the Needle, Pinny Grylls & Sam Crane’s Grand Theft Hamlet, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Ira Sachs’ Passages, Pedro

Your first look at “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is here! The teaser trailer is now available. The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet in Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” an all-new Star Wars adventure opening exclusively in theatres May 22, 2026.

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.

THE RUNNING MAN IS IN THEATRES, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMAT AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 14, 2025! Today we get a new behind-the-scenes Featurette about the physical training.

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 & 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

DEMON SLAYER: INIFINITY CASTLE dominates a second straight week with $16.3 million from 3,342 theatres for Sony Pictures. Domestically it has grossed $103.7 million over two weeks already!

HIM debuts with $15 million from 3,168 theatres for Universal Pictures. Sadly, Critics didn’t love this Jordan Peele production, with 29% on the Tomatometer.

THE CONJURING: LAST RITES is in third with $11.9 million for Warner Bros, a total $150 million over three weeks grossed.

THE LONG WALK lands in fourth with $6.3 million from 2,845 theatres, $22.7 million total over two weeks for Sony Pictures.

DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE rounds things out with $6.1 million, a total $31.4 million grossed over two weeks for Focus Features/Universal Pictures.

Fête Chinoise proudly announces the expansion of its 5th annual ‘Love at Mid-Autumn’ campaign, introducing new programming designed to engage Canadians from all backgrounds in celebrating the beauty and cultural heritage of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The campaign also features a Community Celebration, A Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream, taking place at the Pride of Canada Carousel in Downtown Markham on September 27, 2025. Tickets are now available at www.fetechinoise.ca. Children aged 12 and under receive free General Admission and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Event Details:

Event Time: 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Performances begin: 6:30 p.m.
Cheque Presentation moment: 7:00 p.m.

Marketplace Lineup:

– Vitasoy

– Good Catch Bar and Café

– Holy Duck Chili 

– Golden Bubbles

– Book Treasures

– Dim Sum King

and more

Official Bubble Tea Partner:

– Chatime

Performers lineup:

– Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra

– Laurence Liang

– Leona Lai

– Calvin Lai

– S2N

Family-friendly activities:

– Lantern riddles

– Colouring and Craft stations

– Make your own beaded bracelets

– Cupcake decoration workshop (5 p.m.)

– Kids’ activity area

Interactive corners:

– Scotia Wealth Management

– Popcorn station by The Remington Group

– Toronto Symphony Orchestra

– T&T Supermarket

– Calligraphy challenge by Ferris Wheel Press

– Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation

– Panda Mandarin

Official Event Webpage here.

An Open Letter from Sylvain Parent-Bédard
President and CEO of Juste pour rire / Just For Laughs

Comedy and freedom of expression

When a comedian is silenced, it’s far more than a voice being muffled. It’s a fundamental right under threat. It’s freedom being gagged. It’s democracy being weakened.

I am Sylvain Parent-Bédard, President and CEO of Juste pour rire / Just For Laughs, a major cultural institution in Québec and Canada, and one of the largest comedy institutions in the world.

I have always stood for a value that is dear to me: freedom of expression. A precious freedom, sometimes unsettling, but absolutely essential. It is the cornerstone of every democratic society. Without it, dialogue fades, thought becomes uniform, and fear takes hold.

What is currently happening in the United States, with the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following overt political pressure, is deeply troubling. It sets a dangerous precedent. An alarm that echoes far beyond American borders.

State censorship, under the direct influence of a political figure, is a disturbing drift. It chills anyone who still believes in democracy. This is no longer about the exchange of ideas. It is ideological repression. And when that repression targets humor, it strikes at one of the last bastions of raw freedom and unfiltered truth.

In response, we are seeing courageous voices rise from the cultural and artistic community; organizations like the Writers Guild of America, the Directors Guild of America, and many artists, including Jimmy Fallon; standing up to denounce the unacceptable and support Jimmy Kimmel.

And they are right.

This is not a simple dispute between a comedian and those in power. It is a global wake-up call. A warning to all free societies.

In countries where humor is no longer welcome, dictatorships often take root. Laughter is a counter-power. It asks questions. It disturbs. It exposes absurdities, abuses, and flaws. And that is precisely why it is essential. Humor is a high form of freedom. It is the mirror of our societies; sometimes distorted, but always revealing.

Let me say it loud and clear: At Just For Laughs, we will always defend the right to make people laugh. To provoke. To reflect. To shock, at times. To create. To speak the unspeakable. To give voice to what some would rather silence.

I salute Jimmy Kimmel’s courage, and I call on the entire comedy industry, around the world, to stand tall. Now more than ever. Comedians, writers, producers, agents, managers, broadcasters, unions, festivals: let us unite, because humor and laughter often have the power to change the world.

And to all the comedians I have the privilege of working with, admiring, and defending; you carry an immense responsibility, but also an incomparable strength. Keep speaking out. Keep making us laugh. Keep making us think. We stand with you. In solidarity. With resolve. Unshakably.

Moreover, I cannot help but think of comedian Mike Ward, right here in Canada. He fought for nearly a decade; all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada; to defend his right to humor, to provocation, to irreverence. Whether one agrees with the content of his jokes or not is beside the point. What he defended was the fundamental principle that humor must not be censored out of fear of offending or shocking. His victory was not personal; it was a victory for all artists, all creators, and all societies that value their freedom. It drew a clear line: humor is not a crime. It is a necessity.

When laughter is silenced, the light goes out. And a society that loses its humor loses its ability to speak the truth. It loses its humanity.

Freedom of expression is not a luxury. It is not a privilege reserved for those who think like us. It is a universal right. And that right is not up for debate. It must be protected. Proclaimed. Defended. Together. Now.

(Photo credit: Arachpictures)

New Mountain Films is proud to host an exclusive preview of NAWI: DEAR FUTURE ME on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). The event will take place September 24, 2025, at AMC Theatres Kips Bay in Manhattan, just steps from UN Headquarters.

The afternoon program will spotlight the power of storytelling as a tool for human rights, global solidarity, and the advancement of gender equity. With a strong focus on ending child marriage, NAWI has become a catalyst for global change.

Following the screening, a distinguished panel will explore the intersection of cinema, advocacy, and real-world change:

Princess Mabel van Oranje, Founder and Global Champion, Girls Not Brides

Faustina Fynn-Nyame, Executive Director Africa, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation

Milcah Cherotich, Writer, NAWI: DEAR FUTURE ME

Amrita Paul, Director, Education and Ending Violence, Global Affairs Canada

Moderated by former UN diplomat, Princess Sophie-Alexandra of Bavaria

The event welcomes global leaders, storytellers, and changemakers to convene around a central theme: how stories can move the needle on issues like gender equality, education, and human rights.

Since its celebrated festival debut, NAWI—Kenya’s official submission for the 2025 Best International Feature has not only earned 15 international awards but also inspired the raising of hundreds of thousands of dollars for girls’ education. Its reach extends far beyond cinema, helping to build schools, provide scholarships, and launch a mobile desert cinema that delivers the magic of film to remote Kenyan communities.

This exclusive New York gathering provides a first look at NAWI in North America, ahead of its March 6, 2026, theatrical release, coinciding with International Women’s Day, taking place Sunday, March 8, to amplify its message of empowerment and global solidarity.

About New Mountain Films
New Mountain Films is a Toronto-based independent film distributor committed to sharing bold, socially resonant stories with audiences across North America. Founded in 2024 by industry executive Khaled Sabbour, the company is dedicated to championing underrepresented voices, fostering creative collaboration, and building meaningful connections between filmmakers and communities. Recent and upcoming titles include The Courageous, Freedom Way, Roads of Fire, and Democracy Under Siege. With a focus on cultural impact and artistic integrity, New Mountain Films partners with storytellers to bring forward films that inspire dialogue, empathy, and change.

At the MICHELIN Awards in Toronto on Thursday, September 18, Executive Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa of Aburi Hana received the MICHELIN Service Award and Aburi Hana retained its MICHELIN Star, marking four consecutive years of recognition. The honours reflect the restaurant’s refined kaiseki artistry and guest-focused hospitality, with Aburi Hana continuing as a One MICHELIN Star destination in Toronto. This marks Aburi Hana’s fourth consecutive year being recognized with a MICHELIN Star, having received a star in 2022, 2023, 2024, and now 2025.

“It is truly an honour for Aburi Hana to retain its MICHELIN star for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition is a reflection of the hard work and dedication that our team brings every day, and I am deeply grateful to see those efforts acknowledged,” says Executive Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa.

The MICHELIN Service Award recognizes hospitality that goes above and beyond and keeps the guest at the centre of every decision. It celebrates teams who anticipate needs before they are voiced, remain attentive without overstepping, and master the balance that defines exceptional service. At Aburi Hana, service touches every element of the evening. Plateware and pacing are considered with care. The dining room’s sound and scent are tuned to heighten perception. The elaborate pottery is integral to the experience and was selected in person by chef Nakagawa from artisans in Arita, Japan, the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. Guests receive light guidance before arrival so the room remains free of distraction, including setting phones to silent and avoiding perfume, which allows delicate aromas to be appreciated fully. Together, these details create a standard of hospitality that is all-encompassing and transportive.

Reflecting on the recognition and what it represents for the team, chef Nakagawa says, “The highlight for me this year is receiving the MICHELIN Service Award — the only restaurant in Toronto to be recognized in this way. While I take pride in my own cuisine, I am even more proud that our team, moving forward together with the same vision, has been recognized for the hospitality and care we give to our guests. This award is not only meaningful to me personally, but also a source of joy and pride for our entire team.”

With a fourth consecutive MICHELIN Star and the MICHELIN Service Award for Executive Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa, Aburi Hana stands among Toronto’s most distinguished dining rooms. These honours reflect a legacy of Kaiseki artistry, meticulous craft, and sincere hospitality that shaped an intimate and transportive experience for guests. Together, they mark a defining chapter in the city’s culinary story and a lasting testament to the team behind it.

tiff50 selection PEAK EVERYTHING is coming soon to theatres. We get a new Trailer and release dates!

PARTICIPATING MARKETS INCLUDE:

Ontario:

TIFF Lightbox, Toronto
The Screening Room, Kingston
Landmark Cinemas, Orléans
ByTowne Cinema, Ottawa (Sept 19)
British Columbia:

The Vic Theatre, Victoria
New Brunswick:

Apollo Cinemas, Bathurst
North Shore Cinemas, Campbellton
Peak Everything closed the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on September 13. The film will open theatrically in English Canada on September 26. Peak Everything had its world premiere at the Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes this past May and was shown at the 39th Cabourg Film Festival last month, where it received the Grand Jury Prize.

The sixth feature film by Anne Émond, Peak Everything stars Patrick Hivon and Piper Perabo.

Synopsis: Adam (45) is a kind-hearted kennel-owner. Hypersensitive and borderline depressed, he hides his existential fears from his affection-avoidant father, and lets his young assistant take advantage of his good nature. To help combat his eco-anxiety, Adam orders a therapeutic solar lamp. Through the lamp’s supplier’s technical support line, he meets Tina, a radiant woman with a voice that soothes all of his worries. This unexpected encounter changes everything: Earth trembles, and hearts explode… It’s love!

Starring: Patrick Hivon, Piper Perabo, Gilles Renaud, Élizabeth Mageren, Éric Kamala Boulianne, Connor Jessup, Gord Rand, Jean-Carl Boucher, Leona Son, Sienna Feghouli, Denis Houle, Benoît Mauffette, Arlen Aguayo Stewart and Martin Dubreuil.

Director & Scriptwriter: Anne Émond
Producer: Sylvain Corbeil
Director of Photography: Olivier Gossot
Production Designer: Sylvain Lemaitre
Costume Designer: Patricia McNeil
Editor: Anita Roth
Composer: Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux
Line Producer: Marie-Claire Lalonde

About Immina Films:

Founded in 2022, distribution company Immina Films is a team with a passion for cinema whose main goal is to promote Quebec films. Concretely, this means both distributing recent works and sub-distributing an extensive catalogue which includes hundreds of iconic Quebec productions. Since its creation, Immina Films has distributed such hits as 23 DÉCEMBRE (Golden Screen Award winner at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards), LE TEMPS D’UN ÉTÉ, SIMPLE COMME SYLVAIN (César for Best Foreign Film), 1995 and MLLE BOTTINE. Immina Films is also growing its foreign film catalogue which includes European works IO CAPITANO and SARAH BERHNARDT: LA DIVINE. This year’s upcoming films include MENTEUSE (Compulsive Liar 2), AMOUR APOCALYPSE (Peak Everything) and LES FURIES.

PRIMATE IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON JANUARY 9, 2026! It just had its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas.

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment

An 18Hz Production

“PRIMATE”

SYNOPSIS

In PRIMATE, a group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Vicki Dee Rock, Nathan Samdahl, Johannes Roberts, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

PRODUCED BY

Walter Hamada, p.g.a., John Hodges, p.g.a., Bradley Pilz

WRITTEN BY

Johannes Roberts & Ernest Riera

DIRECTED BY

Johannes Roberts

STARRING

Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann, Tienne Simon