Woodbine Racetrack’s 5th annual Derby Day Party presented by Bulleit Bourbon takes place on Saturday, May 4th. Tickets are on sale now.

The first event of the 2024 Thoroughbred season celebrates the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby and features a live stream from Churchill Downs, food, fashion, and live Woodbine racing. Woodbine’s race card will be highlighted by the $135,000 Whimsical Stakes, presented by Bulleit Bourbon (G3).

Woodbine is bringing a piece of the Derby to Toronto. Guests will enjoy a variety of complimentary Southern gourmet food and dessert stations. Tickets also include a Mint Julep, the signature cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, in a complimentary solid copper cup.

The viewing party is set to take place in Woodbine’s Turf Lounge. The Turf Lounge, formerly Favourites, is a newly renovated space on the second floor of the Woodbine grandstand dedicated to hosting events. The space features a panoramic view of the racetrack with three levels of tiered seating and an outdoor balcony.

Hats, fascinators, and Derby-style attire is highly encouraged. There will be a “Best Dressed” contest, photo booth, raffle prizing, and more.

Tickets are $110 per person. Click here to purchase a ticket on Ticketmaster.

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Rumours, a cautionary dramedy cum erotico-ministerial techno-thriller and provisional Götterdämmerung written and directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson, has been accepted, with only minimal reservations, misgivings, caveats, and scruples, by the Official Selection committee of the Cannes Film Festival, a regional cinema conference and entertainment expo held every single year, almost without exception, in the south of France.

The famous festival, named for the humble, salt-of-the-earth fishing village in which its screenings are held and which, in 154 BC, was the site of a brief but violent conflict between the troops of Quintus
Optimus and the Oxbii, is known for its sandy beaches and the noonday torpor of its local vendors.
Rumours’ Canuck helmers had this to say: “Compelled by the looming doomsdays with which we are become too familiar, seduced by the eschatological sinuosities inscribed provocatively across our sulphur-clotted skies, with nothing but hopelessness to console ourselves, and with our chill-blasted souls much in need of the warmth sometimes only nostalgia can provide, we directors have turned our despairing attentions, rosary beads chattering like teeth in our skeletal fingers, to the quaint old customs of diplomacy — namely the G7!”

Along with the above-quoted cri de coeur, the three co-helmers have released a photographic still image from their film, an image that it would hardly be an exaggeration to call “a moral triumph”, nor would anyone be mocked or criticized for saying so.

Addendum from Executive Producer Ari Aster: “The fact that Guy Maddin, the most idiosyncratic and original Canadian filmmaker of the ’20s and ’30s, found Evan and Galen Johnson, the most idiosyncratic and original Canadian filmmakers of the moment, is miraculous. The fact that they have departed so freely from their brilliant work of the last decade, while still retaining their prodigious gift for hyperbolic wordplay and their endless comic and aesthetic invention, is more miraculous yet. RUMOURS is stoopid and hilarious and wonderful, and it features the best cast ever assembled. The spirit of Buñuel and Monty Python and overwrought ’70s television (and of course the Maddin/Johnson sensibility, which has no real analogue) is alive and strange.”

Directed by: Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson

Written by: Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, Roy Dupuis, Charles Dance, Denis Ménochet, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Rolando Ravello, Takehiro Hira, Zlatko Burić

Produced by: Liz Jarvis, Philipp Kreuzer, Lars Knudsen

Executive Produced by: Andrew Karpen, Kent Sanderson, Ari Aster, Jörg Schulze, Phyllis Laing, Blair Ward, Anders Erden, Lauren Case, Eric Harbert, Gillian Hormel, Mary Aloe, Stefan Kapelari, Gábor Sipos, Gábor Rajna

Prime Video today announced it has ordered Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, with Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce set as host. The 20-episode order is a spinoff of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? and is being produced by MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios. The series will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? offers a fun, new twist on the premise of the original popular format. Each game will welcome an adult contestant who will rely on a classroom full of celebrities from stage, screen, and sports to help them answer 11 questions on a range of subjects, pulled from elementary curriculum, in an effort to win a $100,000 prize. They are not competing against the stars…they’re enlisting their help and, in some cases, can even “cheat” off of them. And on the final question, worth $100,000, the contestant selects one celebrity to discuss the answer with before locking in. The final question is always at the 6th-grade level.

Fresh off his victory at Super Bowl LVIII, Kelce, one of the most recognizable names in sports and pop culture, turns his attention to his first major television role as host of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? An eight-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro, Kelce continues to pad his Hall of Fame resume, reaching milestones that make him one of the greatest tight ends of all time. In addition to being a generational talent and the co-host of the top-charting sports podcast, New Heights, Kelce is building a portfolio across industries. He has a passion for the entertainment business and an interest in bringing more live events, entertainment, and community initiatives anchored in music, sports, fashion, and comedy to his diverse global audience.

“I grew up loving game shows, and I’m excited to be following in the footsteps of so many TV icons by hosting my very first one with Are you Smarter than a Celebrity. The original show is a great success, so to be bringing a new format with everyone’s favorite celebrities to the screen, will definitely be entertaining. I’m just happy to be on the hosting side of the equation here and excited to see how these famous faces keep up,” said Travis Kelce.

“For years, fans around the world have tested their smarts with this fun, nostalgic game show, and we look forward to bring this reimagined format to Prime Video,” says Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD originals unscripted and targeted programming, Amazon MGM Studios. “Travis has proven to be an incredible talent on and off the field, and we appreciate the trust he has placed in us with his first foray into television. His natural, comedic dynamic with our panelists and guests, coupled with some exciting new twists, will keep our global customers coming back week after week.”

“After producing more than 3,000 episodes of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? globally, we wanted to come up with a new, loud twist on the format. Replacing the kids with celebrities gives us more laughs and surprises, like a roast, as contestants cheat off their famous classmates,” said Barry Poznick, general manager of MGM Alternative and co-creator of the series. “And now, with the ultimate class clown, Travis Kelce, hosting, viewers should expect the unexpected!”

The original U.S. version of the Emmy-nominated Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader was co-created by Poznick and John Steven. The game show premiered in 2007 to a record-breaking 27 million viewers[1] and a cumulative audience of more than 800 million total viewers during its run[2]. Since 2007, it has remained the No. 1 game-show premiere in broadcast television history[3]. Since first being introduced, the series has seen 55 countries produce local versions, with more than 3,000 original episodes produced globally. The Are You Smarter brand continues to be relevant today, inspiring late-night versions of the show and millions of dollars in merchandise, including a board game, a companion book and apparel.

Wes Kauble will serve as showrunner, with Kauble and Mark Burnett executive producing. Sean Kelly and Steve Hughes will serve as co-executive producers. The format is distributed by Amazon MGM Studios Distribution.

Netflix‘s A MAN IN FULL stars Jeff Daniels and today we get a new Trailer for the six-episode Limited Series.

Synopsis:
When Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker faces sudden bankruptcy, political and business interests collide as Charlie defends his empire from those attempting to capitalize on his fall from grace. A Man in Full is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by the late Tom Wolfe.

Episodes: 6, Limited Series
Showrunner / Writer / Executive Producer: David E. Kelley
Director (Eps 101, 105, 106) / Executive Producer: Regina King
Director (Eps 102, 103, 104) / Executive Producer: Tommy Schlamme
Additional Executive Producers: Regina King, Matthew Tinker, Thomas C. Wolfe, Alexandra Wolfe
Production Companies: David E. Kelley Productions, Royal Ties Productions, Inc.
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Tom Pelphrey, Diane Lane, Lucy Liu, William Jackson Harper, Aml Ameen, Sarah Jones, Jon Michael Hill and Chanté Adams.

The first trailer for TRANSFORMERS ONE is debuting like no movie trailer ever has: In Space!

This long-awaited origin story of how the most iconic characters in the TRANSFORMERS universe, Orion Pax and D-16, went from brothers-in-arms to become sworn enemies, Optimus Prime and Megatron, will debut its trailer on Thursday, April 18th. The launch kicks off at 6am PT with a live-streamed countdown showing the journey into space.

After one hour, the craft will reach its peak at 125,000 feet above the Earth, revealing the trailer with a custom introduction video from our stars: Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry. The event will be streamed from @TransformersMovie social accounts, The Paramount Pictures YouTube channel and co-streamed by Chris Hemsworth on Instagram.

TRANSFORMERS ONE

Release Date: September 13, 2024

Paramount Animation and Hasbro; in Association with New Republic Pictures

Director:

Josh Cooley

Based on:

Hasbro’s Transformers™ Action Figures

Producers:

Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto & Don Murphy, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian, Aaron Dem

Executive Producers:

Steven Spielberg, Zev Foreman, Olivier Dumont, Brian Oliver, B.J. Farmer, Matt Quigg

Cast:

Chris Hemsworth (Orion Pax), Brian Tyree Henry (D-16), Scarlett Johansson (Elita-1) and Keegan-Michael Key (B-127), Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm.

In recognition of the 25th anniversary of her double platinum-selling album Colour Moving and Still, JUNO and Grammy Award-winning artist Chantal Kreviazuk has announced a deluxe edition re-release on double vinyl coming October 4. Kreviazuk will celebrate the anniversary with a special homecoming concert at Toronto’s Massey Hall on November 8, where she will perform the album in its entirety plus some of her other popular hit songs. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10:00 AM, with pre-sale access to Massey Hall FriendsFirst members this Wednesday at 10:00 AM.

The Colour Moving and Still double LP will include all 10 tracks from the album remastered, her iconic recording of “Leaving on a Jet Plane” and six previously unreleased live recordings, being produced on 180 gram vinyl, via Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. This is the first time that Colour Moving and Still has ever been made available on vinyl.

Colour Moving and Still was the follow-up to Kreviazuk’s debut breakthrough album Under These Rocks and Stones, and helped Kreviazuk continue to establish herself as an artist beloved and revered in North America and across the globe, setting her up for an impressive career as both a musician and songwriter that continues today, nearly three decades and counting.

First released on October 5, 1999, Colour Moving and Still features one of Kreviazuk’s biggest songs of her career “Before You,” inspired by her husband Raine Maida, who she married just before the album’s release. Now a seasoned songwriting duo, Kreviazuk and Maida wrote together for the first time for two cuts off this album, “Dear Life” and “Little Things.”

“I look back at the making of this album as such a special time in my life, not just as an artist and musician but as a human being. I was in such a growth spurt embracing the difficulties of life and learning to channel challenges into creativity. I love that I can still hear that process and my maturation happening on each song,” says Kreviazuk.

No stranger to the Massey Hall stage, Kreviazuk will perform at the historic venue for the first time since 2011. Toronto became home for Kreviazuk in the mid-1990s when she moved from Winnipeg to pursue her music career.

“It’s an honour to play at Massey Hall even once, and I am so happy to be returning,” says Kreviazuk. “Being a woman in the music business is a long and storied journey and to land back on such an esteemed stage has me feeling so incredibly grateful, especially in celebration of such a special album in my career. My babies have been on that stage with me; hopefully they will come back, all grown up!”

Earlier this year, Anthem Entertainment acquired a catalogue of hit songs written by Kreviazuk, beginning a brand-new partnership between one of the world’s leading independent music companies and the internationally-recognized songwriter. The catalogue includes several Kreviazuk cuts, including “In This Life,” “Time” and “Get To You” alongside certified hits and collaborations recorded by Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Drake, Avril Lavigne, Pitbull, Shakira, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood and more.

ABOUT CHANTAL KREVIAZUK

Chantal Kreviazuk made her critically acclaimed full-length debut, “Under These Rocks and Stones,” in 1997. Since then, the Winnipeg-born and internationally celebrated 3x JUNO Award and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and musician, classically trained pianist, actress, movie producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and proud wife and mother of three has recorded 10 albums, including a live album, a holiday album and a collaboration with her husband and Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida. A prolific songwriter, Kreviazuk has written global smashes for the likes of Drake, Gwen Stefani, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Carrie Underwood, Avril Lavigne, Shakira, Kelly Clarkson and Kendrick Lamar. Equally committed to helping those in need, Kreviazuk was awarded the Order of Canada in 2014 along with Maida, for their efforts to raise awareness and support for human and animal rights, mental health, education and the environment. Kreviazuk has been an ambassador to War Child for more than two decades and one of the organization’s founding artists.

Colour Moving and Still Deluxe Edition track list*:

SIDE A

Blue
Dear Life
Until We Die
Souls
Before You

SIDE B

M
Soul Searching
Far Away
Eve
Little Things

SIDE C

Leaving on a Jet Plane (bonus track)
Before You (live recording)
Blue (live recording)

SIDE D

Until We Die (live recording)
M (live recording)
Far Away (live recording)
Dear Life (live recording)

*Track list subject to change

I AM: CELINE DION arrives June 25, 2024 on Prime Video Canada, today we get a new look at this Documentary!

Synopsis:

Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, I AM: CELINE DION gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.

I AM: CELINE DION is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and is a Vermilion Films production in partnership with Sony Music Vision and Sony Music Entertainment Canada.

Directed by Irene Taylor

Produced by Stacy Lorts, Tom Mackay, Julie Begey Seureau and Irene Taylor

Executive produced by Dave Platel, Denis Savage, Shane Carter, Krista Wegener

Runtime: 102min

(Photo/video credit: Prime Video Canada)

Hong Kong’s most popular boy band MIRROR have taken Chinese-speaking Asia by storm and they just touched down in Toronto for the final North American stop of their sold-out FEEL THE PASSION Tour. The twelve-member group perform at Meridian Hall in Toronto this Wednesday night!

MIRROR were formed via reality series Good Night Show – King Maker in 2018 and members include Frankie Chan, Alton Wong, Lokman Yeung, Stanley Yau, Anson Kong, Jer Lau, Ian Chan, Anson Lo, Jeremy Lee, Edan Lui, Keung To and Tiger Yau. In just five years and a pandemic, they now are touring the world!

Fans camped out at Pearson International Airport waiting on their arrival, setting up banners and signs around the terminal to welcome MIRROR‘s arrival. Finally coming through just after 1:30 AM from New York City, they kept the energy alive and feverish as the band members walked through a lane way with fans standing on each side cheering them on. Only as they boarded their tour bus did things get a little unruly as they were flanked by security to get them onto the vehicle safely.

It is safe to say this was absolutely bonkers. Never seen this level of fandemonium and I’ve seen a lot!

Some highlights below. I was able to get beside the band’s lead Keung To! Glad everyone’s safe.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Paramount+ today announced its hit original series STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS has been renewed for a fourth season. The series is currently in production on its third season, which is set to debut in 2025. Additionally, the previously announced fifth season of STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, which is also currently in production, will mark the series’ final season and will premiere this fall on Paramount+.

“It has been incredibly rewarding to continue to build the STAR TREK universe, and we’re so grateful to Secret Hideout and our immensely talented casts and producers,” said Jeff Grossman, Executive Vice President, Programming, Paramount+. “STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS has found the perfect blend of action, adventure and humor, and we’re elated to announce another season ahead of our season three premiere. Similarly, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS has brought the laughs with an ample amount of heart to the franchise across its our seasons. We can’t wait for audiences to see what is in store for the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos in this final season.”

“Lower Decks and Strange New Worlds are integral to the Star Trek Franchise, expanding the boundaries of the universe and exploring new and exciting worlds,” said David Stapf, President, CBS Studios. “We are extraordinarily proud of both series as they honor the legacy of what Gene Roddenberry created almost 60 years ago. We are so grateful to work with Secret Hideout, Alex Kurtzman, Mike McMahan, Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers and the cast, crews and artists who craft these important and entertaining stories for fans around the world.”

The expanded STAR TREK franchise on Paramount+ also includes the fifth and final season of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, which recently premiered, STAR TREK: SECTION 31, an original movie event with Oscar®-winner Michelle Yeoh that recently wrapped production, and the new original series STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, slated to begin production later this year.

About STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS

STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise. The series follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock, Number One and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the starship, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.

The series stars Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia and Babs Olusanmokun, along with special guest stars Paul Wesley and Carol Kane. The series is produced by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Jenny Lumet, Henry Alonso Myers, Aaron Baiers, Dana Horgan, Davy Perez, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers.

STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS is currently available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., the U.K., Latin America, Australia, South Korea, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. It streams on SkyShowtime in the Nordics, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Central and Eastern Europe. STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS is available on Paramount+ in Canada. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. In Canada, the series also airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel.

Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, “Queen Rock Montreal” will make its global streaming premiere May 15, 2024 on Disney+ as the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS. It will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 fan-favourite Marvel films that will immerse subscribers in the action like never before. The announcement was made yesterday by Disney+, IMAX Corporation, and DTS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc.

Subscribers on IMAX Enhanced certified devices will be able to feel the full dynamic range of every heart-pounding moment of the digitally remastered concert film, which captures the world’s most iconic rock band at the very peak of their live powers. “Queen Rock Montreal” presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were arranged specifically to be filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. The film was restored for IMAX by Mercury Studios. Executive producers include Geoff Kempin and Alice Webb for Mercury Studios and Jim Beach and Matilda Beach for Queen Films.

Select Marvel Studios films available with IMAX Enhanced sound on Disney+ at launch will include:

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Doctor Strange

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Avengers: Infinity War

Eternals

Avengers: Endgame

Guardians of the Galaxy (Vol. 2)

Black Panther

Guardians of the Galaxy (Vol. 3)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

The Marvels

Black Widow

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Captain America: Civil War

Thor: Ragnarok

Captain Marvel

Thor: Love & Thunder

Best-in-class certified device manufacturers will support IMAX Enhanced sound, beginning with select DTS:X enabled Android/Google TV devices from Sony, Hisense, Sharp, Xiaomi, and others. Additionally, owners of certified DTS:X enabled AV receivers from manufacturers like Denon, Marantz, and JBL will also be able to enjoy the experience at launch.

With IMAX Enhanced, IMAX and technology partner DTS enable content that can be experienced in-home and beyond with the highest fidelity, ensuring that filmmakers’ creative intent is fully optimized for an IMAX-quality presentation. DTS:X, provided by DTS, preserves the full dynamic range of the theatrical mix, allowing sound to move freely around the listener for a more immersive presentation at home. Disney+ is the first major streaming service to elevate the at-home viewing experience with IMAX Enhanced, giving its subscribers new ways to re-experience the Marvel Cinematic Universe and beyond.

Yesterday’s announcement is the latest evolution in the storied relationship between IMAX and Disney Entertainment, with audiences first entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe in IMAX in 2010. Since then, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become the highest grossing franchise in IMAX history. Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame were the first films shot entirely with IMAX digital cameras, and all titles available in IMAX Enhanced on Disney+ feature select sequences in IMAX’s expanded aspect ratio.