#FIRSTLOOK: “LILO & STITCH” ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Advance tickets for “Lilo & Stitch,” the live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, are now available for purchase at www.disneymovie.ca/lilo&stitch or wherever tickets are sold. To celebrate, new posters are now available to download and share. “Lilo & Stitch” opens exclusively in movie theatres on May 23, 2025 in Dolby Atmos, RealD 3D, 4DX, and premium screens everywhere.

“Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. The film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Dean Fleischer Camp, with a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. “Lilo & Stitch” is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

#FIRSTLOOK” “SUNSHINE” WILL SCREEN AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2025

It was announced today that the award-winning film SUNSHINE (2000) will screen at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025 as a Cannes Classics Selection. Academy Award winning director István Szabó will be in attendance with award winning producer Robert Lantos at the special screening. The film recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and stars Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Rosemary Harris, Jennifer Ehle, Molly Parker, Deborah Kara Unger, William Hurt and Mark Strong. SUNSHINE was a Canada / Germany / Hungary co-production. It was recently restored by the NFI (National Film Institute Hungary), under the supervision of cinematographer Lajos Koltai.

SUNSHINE follows three generations of a Hungarian-Jewish family as they navigate anti-Semitism, assimilation, fascism, war, communism and revolution — with Ralph Fiennes playing his own son and grandson across all three eras. Sunshine debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival before going on to play in theatres across the world. It was nominated for three Golden Globes, including Best Picture, won three European Film Awards and Canada’s Genie Award for Best Picture.

“We are survivors of the tragedies of the 20th century in Central Europe, children and grandchildren of the persecuted and persecutors. This is the story of the Sunshine family,” says director István Szabó. “This film also gave me a friend, producer Robert Lantos, who read the script on a long flight and called me on the phone as soon as he landed: ‘We’re going to make this film together.’ I’m delighted that the National Film Institute’s film lab and film archive has restored Sunshine.”
**Quote in Hungarian below.

“In the 1990s, signs of resurgent Jew hatred surfaced throughout the Western World. This is what motivated Oscar winning director István Szabo and I to make a cautionary tale about the events that preceded World War II and paved the way for the Shoah,” says producer Robert Lantos. “For self evident reasons, this screening at Cannes could not be any more timely.”

#TIFF: TIFF UNVEIL 50 FILMS THAT SHAPED ITS LEGACY

TIFF is proud to unveil the full lineup of its summer marquee series, The TIFF Story in 50 Films, celebrating the Festival’s 50th edition this September. Curated by TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey with contributions from programmers past and present, the series highlights 50 pivotal films that have shaped TIFF’s rich history of curatorial excellence and influenced global cinema.

The screenings will run June 13 to August 27 at the Lightbox. Audiences will hear an explanation of each film’s significance to TIFF and the role the Festival played in the film’s journey. This will include in-person Q&As with filmmakers, video introductions from artists, and behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes shared by former and current TIFF programmers offering personal insights into these defining cinematic moments. Tickets, free for TIFF Members with the exception of some special presentations, will be available starting Wednesday, May 14 at 10am and to the general public beginning Friday, May 16 at 10am. More information about the films can be found at tiff.net/50films.

“Fifty wasn’t enough!” says Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF. “But putting together this list was as much fun as it was daunting. Guided by input from many of TIFF’s programmers and leaders of the past five decades, we landed on 50 films that tell the story of our festival’s obsessions, discoveries, and lasting influence. At the heart of it: those moments when TIFF’s curation met the Toronto audience and the world found a new movie to fall in love with.”

Spanning diverse genres, filmmakers, countries, and decades, these 50 films echo the spirit captured in the first ever Festival of Festivals 1976 programme book by founders Bill Marshall, Henk Van der Kolk, and Dusty Cohl, who wrote: “Hopefully, there is something for everyone. Not everything for everyone, but something.”

In addition to the marquee series, TIFF is celebrating throughout the summer leading into the Festival with free outdoor screenings, streamings on MUBI Canada, limited edition TIFF 50 merch, a digital timeline, and more.

The TIFF Story in 50 Films (in order of screening date)
June 13: The Princess Bride (1987) dir. Rob Reiner, USA (People’s Choice Award winner)
June 14: Memories of Murder (2003) dir. Bong Joon-ho, South Korea
June 15: Antonia’s Line (1995) dir. Marleen Gorris, Netherlands (PCA winner)
June 18: In the Cut (2003) dir. Jane Campion, USA/Australia
June 19: My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) dir. Stephen Frears, United Kingdom
June 21: Rhymes for Young Ghouls (2013) dir. Jeff Barnaby, Canada
June 22: Viva Riva! (2010) dir. Djo Tunda Wa Munga, Congo – Kinshasa
June 22: The Shawshank Redemption (1994) dir. Frank Darabont, USA (special presentation, Q&A with James and Roger Deakins moderated by Cameron Bailey) June 24: Next of Kin (1984) dir. Atom Egoyan, Canada June 28: Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) dir. Werner Herzog, France/Canada/USA/Germany/United Kingdom (special presentation/ shown in 3D)
June 28: Jennifer’s Body (2009) dir. Karyn Kusama, USA
June 29: Love in the Time of Hysteria (1991) dir. Alfonso Cuarón, Mexico
July 2: Lady Macbeth (2016) dir. William Oldroyd, United Kingdom
July 4: My Winnipeg (2007) dir. Guy Maddin, Canada (special presentation/live narration with Q&A) July 5: Revenge (2017) dir. Coralie Fargeat, France July 6: I Am Not Your Negro (2016) dir. Raoul Peck, France/USA/Belgium/Switzerland (PCA TIFF Docs winner) July 10: Away from Her (2006) dir. Sarah Polley, Canada July 11–13: Boogie Nights (1997) dir. Paul Thomas Anderson, USA (special presentation/70mm print)
July 12: The Big Chill (1983) dir. Lawrence Kasdan, USA (PCA winner)
July 15: Phoenix (2014) dir. Christian Petzold, Germany
July 17: Matador (1986) dir. Pedro Almodóvar, Spain
July 18: Saint Maud (2019) dir. Rose Glass, United Kingdom
July 19: A Brighter Summer Day (1991) dir. Edward Yang, Taiwan
July 20: Whale Rider (2002) dir. Niki Caro, New Zealand/Germany (PCA winner)
July 20: Dead Ringers (1988) dir. David Cronenberg, Canada
July 24: Braindead (1992) dir. Peter Jackson, New Zealand
July 25: Drugstore Cowboy (1989) dir. Gus Van Sant, USA
July 26: The Killer (1989) dir. John Woo, Hong Kong
July 27: Highway 61 (1991) dir. Bruce McDonald, Canada
July 29: Sexy Beast (2000) dir. Jonathan Glazer, United Kingdom
August 1: The Raid: Redemption (2011) dir. Gareth Evans, Indonesia/France/USA (PCA Midnight Madness winner)
August 2: Eve’s Bayou – Director’s Cut (1997) dir. Kasi Lemmons, USA
August 2: After Life (1998) dir. Kore-eda Hirokazu, Japan
August 3: Let Each One Go Where He May (2009) dir. Ben Russell, USA
August 7: Maelström (2000) dir. Denis Villeneuve, Canada
August 8: Leaving Las Vegas (1995) dir. Mike Figgis, USA
August 9: Slumdog Millionaire (2008) dir. Danny Boyle, United Kingdom (PCA winner)
August 10: Roger & Me (1989) dir. Michael Moore, USA (PCA winner)
August 10: Water (2005) dir. Deepa Mehta, Canada/USA/India
August 14: A Soldier’s Story (1984) dir. Norman Jewison, USA
August 15: Maqbool (2003) dir. Vishal Bhardwaj, India
August 16: The Fabelmans (2022) dir. Steven Spielberg, USA (PCA winner)
August 17: Near Dark (1987) dir. Kathryn Bigelow, USA
August 19: Brothers (2004) dir. Susanne Bier, Denmark
August 21: The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) dir. Juan Jose Campanella, Argentina/Spain
August 22: Jallikattu (2019) dir. Lijo Jose Pellissery, India
August 23: Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance (1993) dir. Alanis Obomsawin, Canada
August 24: Thank You for Smoking (2006) dir. Jason Reitman, USA
August 26: Harlan County USA (1976) dir. Barbara Kopple, USA
August 27: The Boy and the Heron (2023) dir. Hayao Miyazaki, Japan

Other TIFF 50 Events
In Conversation With… James and Roger Deakins (June 22 at 5:30pm)
Iconic cinematographer Roger Deakins and his wife and collaborator James Deakins (together they host the film industry podcast TeamDeakins) are participating in an In Conversation With… series to discuss their illustrious career. Deakins is an English cinematographer and the recipient of five BAFTA Awards for Best Cinematography, and two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography from 16 nominations including his first ever Oscar nomination for The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont (still the number one movie on IMDb to this day).

Downtown Movies in the Park (Wednesdays 9:30pm, July 9 – August 13)
Presented in partnership with the Downtown West BIA, Downtown Movies in the Park features six free outdoor screenings at David Pecaut Square. Each Wednesday night screening will start at 9:30pm, with a pre-show beginning at 9pm, offering photo ops, live performances, film introductions, and other outdoor activities. All screenings will have open captions, with TIFF concessions on site for purchase.
July 9: The Princess Bride dir. Rob Reiner, introduced by Cameron Bailey
July 16: That Thing You Do dir. Tom Hanks
July 23: Beans dir. Tracey Deer
July 30: The Wild Robot dir. Chris Sanders
August 6: The Martian dir. Ridley Scott,introduced by Cameron Bailey
August 13: School of Rock dir. Richard Linklater, introduced by TIFF’s Next Wave Committee

Harbourfront Centre’s Free Flicks
In partnership with Harbourfront Centre and in celebration of TIFF’s 50th edition, a free outdoor screening of Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water will take place on July 8, fittingly on the water, kicking off their “free flicks” summer series.

TIFF 50 on MUBI
To extend the celebration beyond in-cinema events, TIFF has partnered with MUBI to bring a selection of films curated by Cameron Bailey to subscribers in Canada. Available from June 13 to December 31, this collection features stand-out titles that have premiered at the Festival over the decades. MUBI is offering TIFF audiences a 60-day free trial to the streaming service with an in-cinema QR code promotion.

TIFF 50 available now at TIFF Shop
Brand new TIFF 50 merchandise is now available in the TIFF Shop and online at tiff.net/shop. This includes limited-edition t-shirts and rugby jerseys, as well as caps, socks, and more.

Test your TIFF IQ with the new TIFF Timeline!
Now live on tiff.net/tiff50timeline, discover the new digital timeline to explore (or recall!) key moments in TIFF’s history and find the answers to these questions below.
Which film caused a near-riot in 1978 after hundreds of eager would-be audience members were turned away after the Ontario Censor Board requested the removal of a sex scene and the Festival compromised to only show it, in its entirety, the night of its premiere?
In which year was the People’s Choice Award (PCA) introduced? This award is voted on by audiences and has become a strong predictor of Oscar success. Films like Chariots of Fire, Slumdog Millionaire, and The Fabelmans all won it before going on to Academy Award glory.
Which star of 1987’s People’s Choice Award–winning film needed a custom-made chair to be built in order to watch his film’s World Premiere in the theatre?
Which movement did director Alanis Obomsawin capture behind barricades for her 1993 documentary that went on to win TIFF’s Best Canadian Feature Film award?
How much did a Festival of Festivals pass cost in 1976?
Not found on the timeline, but feel free to reach out to proffice@tiff.net if you’re stumped.

Be part of TIFF history
From unforgettable screenings and surprise celebrity encounters, to your favourite red carpet moments, we want to hear your TIFF stories that helped shape our Festival. Visit tiff.net/tiff50stories to upload your favourite memories and photos. Your story could be featured all summer long across TIFF’s social channels.

Coming up
The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will run September 4–14, 2025. Festival media accreditation opens June 2 at 8am ET and closes on July 7 at 8pm ET.

#FIRSTLOOK: “CANADA’S GOT TALENT” MAY 5, 2025 EPISODE RECAP

On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Katherine Ryan, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the first six of eight acts moving on to the live two-hour finale, airing Tuesday, May 13 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+. They are:

NEW BRUNSWICK

• THE MARTIN BOYS – Singer/Musician, Woodstock

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

• JACOB LEWIS – Singer/Musician, Butlerville – **Shania’s Golden Buzzer**

ONTARIO

• DARREN LEO – Comedy, Toronto – **Katherine’s Golden Buzzer**
• SAI KIT LO – Comedy, Markham
• ILLUMIN DRONE SHOWS – Variety, Toronto
• FUNKYVERSE – Dance, Toronto – **Group Golden Buzzer**

Of the remaining acts, four were eliminated, and four have been sent to the public vote, where Canada will determine their fate. Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts from tonight’s episode into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote. They are:

BRITISH COLUMBIA

• CARSIM BIRMINGHAM– Singer/Musician, Vancouver – **Kardinal’s Golden Buzzer**

ONTARIO

• NICOLINA – Singer/Musician, Vaughan – **Lindsay’s Golden Buzzer**

INTERNATIONAL

• THE JAMBO BROTHERS – Variety, Kenya
• TULGA – Variety, Mongolia

Plus, key moments from tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent, include:

• THE JAMBO BROTHERS (Nairobi, Kenya) had the audience and judges on the edge of their seats with their gravity-defying performance.
• TULGA (Mongolia) set the stage on fire with an intense demonstration of his unmatched strength and skill.
• Howie Mandel called THE MARTIN BOYS (Woodstock, NB)“hit makers” after an incredible performance of their original song, “Gotta Be Country”.
• DEEDEE AUSTIN (Abegweit First Nation, PEI)performed a deeply personal original track for the audience and judges called “Breathe”
• Comedian DARREN LEO (Toronto, ON) entertained the crowd with a hilarious and authentic set, sharing his experiences as an Asian-Canadian.
• SAI KIT LO (Markham, ON) leveraged his unique blend of awkwardness and charm to deliver a performance that had everyone laughing.
• ILLUMIN DRONE SHOWS (Toronto, ON) dazzled the audience with an enchanting drone show of a ballerina dancing in the night sky.
• CHANTAAAAL (Cancon, France) sang, danced, and entertained the audience with a lively performance featuring a French twist.
• TWOFOURSEVEN (Vancouver, BC) commanded the stage with an emotional dance performance that left a lasting impression.
• FUNKYVERSE (Toronto, ON) received the Golden Buzzer after pouring their heart and soul into every step of their dance routine, sending them straight through to the finale.
• NICOLINA (Vaughan, ON) showed off her powerful voice and had the audience cheering for her after performing an original song titled, “Situations”.
• CARSIM BIRMINGHAM (Vancouver, BC) delivered an impressive performance of “I’m With You” by Avril Lavigne.
• Singer JACOB LEWIS (Butlerville, NL) earned a surprise Golden Buzzer from the judges, securing him a spot in the finale, and bringing him one step closer to the $1M prize from Rogers.
• BEN KAHAN (Toronto, ON) once again brought his digital assistant, ChatCGT, to the stage for a bold attempt at AI-infused magic.

Rogers is once again providing the winner of Canada’s Got Talent with a life-changing prize of $1M (plus $50 from Howie Mandel) – the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history, plus financial advice from CIBC. And that’s not all! Every Golden Buzzer recipient will receive $25,000 (totaling $150,000), courtesy of CIBC, to help realize their ambitions.

Tonight’s Performances (Tuesday, May 6)

THE JAMBO BROTHERS – Variety

Nairobi, Kenya
Check Out THE JAMBO BROTHERS’ Performance

TULGA – Variety

Mongolia

Check Out TULGA’s Performance

THE MARTIN BOYS – Vocal Group

Woodstock, NB

Check Out THE MARTIN BOYS’ Performance

DEEDEE AUSTIN – Singer/Musician

Abegweit First Nation, PEI

Check Out DEEDEE AUSTIN’s Performance

DARREN LEO – Comedy

Toronto, ON
Check Out DARREN LEO’s Performance

SAI KIT LO – Comedy

Markham, ON
Check Out SAI KIT LO’s Performance 

ILLUMIN DRONE SHOWS – Variety

Toronto, ON

Check Out ILLUMIN DRONE SHOWS’ Performance 

BEN KAHAN – Magic

Toronto, ON

Check Out BEN KAHAN’s Performance 

CHANTAAAAL – Singer/Musician

Cancon, France

Check Out CHANTAAAAL’s Performance 

TWOFOURSEVEN – Dance

Vancouver, BC

Check Out TWOFOURSEVEN’s Performance

FUNKYVERSE – Dance

Toronto, ON

Check Out FUNKYVERSE’s Performance  

NICOLINA – Singer/Musician

Vaughan, ON

Check Out NICOLINA’s Performance

CARSIM BIRMINGHAM – Singer/Musician

Vancouver, BC

Check Out CARSIM BIRMINGHAM’s Performance

JACOB LEWIS – Singer/Musician

Butlerville, NL

Check Out JACOB LEWIS’ Performance

**COMING UP**

A Sneak Peek at Next Week’s Contestants (Tuesday, May 13)

THE MARTIN BOYS – Vocal Group

Woodstock, NB

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

JACOB LEWIS – Singer/Musician

Butlerville, NL

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

DARREN LEO – Comedy

Toronto, ON
CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

SAI KIT LO – Comedy

Markham, ON

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

ILLUMIN DRONE SHOWS – Variety

Toronto, ON

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

FUNKYVERSE – Dance

Toronto, ON

CGT.Citytv.com / YouTube

Canada’s Got Talent is produced by MEM Inc., and Fremantle, in association with Citytv, a division of Rogers Sports & Media based on the Got Talent format owned by Fremantle and SYCO Entertainment.

#FIRSTLOOK: “VANISHED” STARRING KALEY CUOCO BEGINS PRODUCTION

Prime Video has confirmed the start of production on Vanished in Marseille, France, with the four-part series set to launch on Prime Video in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in 2026.

The series stars Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant, The Big Bang Theory), Sam Claflin (Peaky Blinders, Me Before You), Karin Viard (Polisse, The Bélier Family), Matthias Schweighöfer (Oppenheimer, Army of the Dead), Simon Abkarian (Casino Royale) and Dar Zuzovsky (Corduroy). Barnaby Thompson (Pixie, St Trinians 1 & 2, and Mad About TheBoy – The Noel Coward Story) will direct.

When a couple’s trip to Paris takes a dark turn with the sudden disappearance of her boyfriend Tom (Claflin) aboard a train to the south of France, Alice (Cuoco) is plunged into a web of intrigue and danger, uncovering shocking secrets about the man she thought she knew.Tushar Jindal, Head of Content Acquisit

ions, Prime Video UK said: “With Kaley and Sam leading an incredible cast, this gripping thriller will keep viewers guessing at every turn. We’re delighted to bring Vanished to Prime Video in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada and we can’t wait for audiences to be swept up in the mystery.”Vanished is from AGC Studios, created by David Hilton & Preston Thompson, written by Preston Thompson (Pixie, Kids in Love) and executive produced by James Clayton (Slow Burn Entertainment), David Kosse (Rockwood Pictures), Barnaby Thompson (Fragile Films), Preston Thompson and AGC’s Stuart Ford, Lourdes Diaz and Miguel A. Palos Jr.

#FIRSTLOOK: TEASER TRAILER FOR “WE WERE LIARS”

Today, Prime Video released the teaser trailer from the mystery thriller based on the best-selling novel by E. Lockhart, We Were Liars. All eight episodes will be available on June 18, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

We Were Liars follows Cadence Sinclair Eastman and her tight-knit inner circle, nicknamed the Liars, during their summer escapades on her grandfather’s New England private island. The Sinclairs are American royalty—known for their good looks, old money, and enviable bond—but after a mysterious accident changes Cadence’s life forever, everyone, including her beloved Liars, seems to have something to hide. 

Starring “the Liars”: Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence Sinclair Eastman, Shubham Maheshwari as Gat Patil, Esther McGregor as Mirren Sinclair Sheffield, Joseph Zada as Johnny Sinclair Dennis; alongside Caitlin FitzGerald as Penny Sinclair, Mamie Gummer as Carrie Sinclair, Candice King as Bess Sinclair, Rahul Kohli as Ed Patil, and David Morse as Harris Sinclair. 

The series is written and executive produced by co-showrunners Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, Legacies) and Carina Adly MacKenzie (Roswell, New Mexico, The Originals). Also executive producing are Emily Cummins (The Endgame, Vampire Academy) for My So-Called Company, Brett Matthews (Legacies), Pascal Verschooris (The Vampire Diaries), and the novel’s author, E. Lockhart. Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Amazon MGM Studios are behind the project. The novel is published by Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON”

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

The new Trailer:

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).

How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar® nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns). How To Train Your Dragon is part of the Filmed For IMAX® Program, which offers filmmakers IMAX® technology to help them deliver the most immersive movie experience to audiences around the world.

Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s New York Times bestselling book series, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award® nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. Now, through cutting-edge visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a breathtaking live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny.

Genre: Epic Action-Adventure

Cast: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, Murray McArthur

Written and directed by: Dean DeBlois

Producers: Marc Platt, Dean DeBlois, Adam Siegel

#FIRSTLOOK: “THE STUDIO” LANDS SECOND SEASON RENEWAL

Matt Remick scores a win for Continental Studios! Following the widely celebrated premiere of “The Studio,” Apple TV+ today announced that the critically acclaimed, star-studded hit series has landed a renewal for season two. Since its global debut, “The Studio” has struck a chord with cinephiles, fans and critics alike, and has been declared the “best new comedy of 2025,” as well as “one of Hollywood’s sharpest self-portraits in ages.”

“We’re thrilled to be making a second season of ‘The Studio.’ We’re looking forward to taking the lived experience of making season one and immediately putting it into season two, then repeating that loop for ten more seasons,” said creators and executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. “And, we’re excited to keep all our industry friends and colleagues guessing as to when one of their personal stories will stream on Apple TV+.”

“Seth, Evan, the entire creative team and cast of ‘The Studio’ have knocked it out of the park with this brilliant show, and it has been incredible to watch the conversation grow with each new episode.” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “We can’t wait to see where Matt Remick takes Continental Studios in season two, and hope for his sake that the ‘Kool-Aid’ movie crushes at the box office.”

In “The Studio,” Rogen stars as Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of embattled Continental Studios. As movies struggle to stay alive and relevant, Matt and his core team of infighting executives battle their insecurities as they wrangle narcissistic artists and craven corporate overlords in the ever-elusive pursuit of making great films. With their power suits masking their never-ending sense of panic, every party, set visit, casting decision, marketing meeting and award show presents them with an opportunity for glittering success or career-ending catastrophe. As someone who eats, sleeps and breathes movies, it’s the job Matt’s been pursuing his whole life, and it may very well destroy him.

“The Studio” assembles a star-studded ensemble cast led by Rogen, Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Catherine O’Hara, Emmy Award nominee Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz and Chase Sui Wonders, with Emmy Award winning guest star Bryan Cranston. The series also features a lineup of cameos from some of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, directors and producers throughout the season.

The eighth episode of “The Studio” premieres this week on Apple TV+. In this week’s new episode, “The Golden Globes,” Matt tries to get Zoë Kravitz to thank him in her award acceptance speech.

Hailing from Lionsgate Television, “The Studio” is created by multi-Emmy Award winners Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory, along with Rogen, Goldberg and Frida Perez. Point Grey Pictures’ James Weaver executive produce the show along with the creators. Alex McAtee and Josh Fagen also serve as executive producers.

In addition to “The Studio” Rogen also stars in and executive produces “Platonic,” alongside Rose Byrne, with Rogen, Goldberg’s and Weaver’s Point Grey Pictures’ set to produce season two, debuting this summer.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, 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 569 wins and 2607 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

About Apple TV+ Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.*

#FOOD: MAXIME’S RESTAURANT TO LAUNCH RIGATONI TUESDAYS IN LIMITED DROPS

Maxime’s Restaurant present Rigatoni Tuesdays on Uber Eats — an exclusive, limited-quantity drop of its famous Spicy Vodka Rigatoni to enjoy at home. Its official launch is set to take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Made with house-made rigatoni, pecorino romano, Parmigiano, bomba chili, and fresh basil, this indulgent dish has developed a cult following in-house and it’s now heading to Uber Eats–only on Tuesdays, and only in limited batches. Think of it as the pasta version of a sneaker drop: once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Here’s the scoop:

Maxime’s Rigatoni Tuesdays officially launches on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Available exclusively on Uber Eats.

Only 20 portions will be available on Tuesdays (yes, it’s that exclusive!).

A sign-up link will be coming if you wanted in!

Indulgence, delivered. Your Tuesday night craving just got a major upgrade.

#FIRSTLOOK: BRANDY AND RITA ORA TO REPRISE ROLES IN “DESCENDANTS: WICKED WONDERLAND”

Today, Disney Branded Television announced that superstars Brandy and Rita Ora will reprise their roles of Cinderella and the Queen of Hearts, respectively, in the fifth installment of the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants” franchise, officially titled “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.” Also returning are Paolo Montalban as King Charming and Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother, making her the only actor to appear in all five “Descendants” films. “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” is currently in production and set to release in 2026 on Disney Channel and Disney+.

With these four iconic stars joining the line-up, casting for “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” is now complete! The full cast includes:

Kylie Cantrall as the Queen of Hearts’ daughter Red
Malia Baker as Cinderella’s daughter Chloe
Liamani Segura as Red’s sister Pink
Brendon Tremblay as Maddox Hatter’s son Max
Alexandro Byrd as Luisa Madrigal’s son Luis
Kiara Romero as Captain Hook’s daughter Hazel Hook
Joel Oulette as Robin Hood’s son Robbie
Zavien Garret as Dr. Facilier’s son Felix
Ryan McEwen and Dayton Paradis as the Smee Twins, Squirmy and Squeaky
Leonardo Nam as the Mad Hatter’s son Maddox
Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother
Paolo Montalban as King Charming
Brandy as Cinderella
Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts

“Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” explores what “happily ever after” really means for Red (Cantrall) and Chloe (Baker) following their time-traveling adventures in the 2024 hit film “Descendants: The Rise of Red.” Set primarily in present-day Wonderland with a host of new and familiar characters, this sequel delves into the warning at the end of the previous movie: there are consequences when you alter the fabric of time.

Kimmy Gatewood (“Muppets Mayhem”) directs with a script by co-executive producer Tamara Chestna (“Sneakerella”) and Dan Frey and Ru Sommer (“Descendants: The Rise of Red”). Returning to the franchise are executive producers Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh. Gatewood also serves as co-producer. EmmyⓇ Award-winning choreographer Emilio Dosal (“Wicked,” “Sneakerella”) will bring the brand-new music-and-dance sequences to life, which have become a beloved hallmark of the “Descendants” franchise.

“Descendants: The Rise of Red,” the first three “Descendants” films, the animated spinoff series “Descendants: Wicked World,” the animated special “Descendants: The Royal Wedding” and three “Descendants”-inspired music videos are currently available on Disney+.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of “Descendants,” which debuted on Disney Channel in July 2015. The franchise also boasts gold-certified soundtracks, multiple Billboard No. 1s, and 57+ books — including a four-time New York Times bestselling series. This summer, the “Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour” will celebrate music from both hit franchises.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: @DisneyPlusCA

Facebook: @DisneyPlusCA

Hashtag: #DisneyPlus, #DisneyDescendants

ABOUT DISNEY+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In Canada, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an unmatched collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, next day TV, documentaries, live-action and animated series, short-form content, and live events. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices. 

ABOUT DISNEY BRANDED TELEVISION

Disney Branded Television encompasses the creative storytellers and production and content marketing teams responsible for Disney-branded television series, movies and other programming spanning live-action, animated and unscripted formats. The group fuels the Disney+ streaming platform and Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior linear networks with content geared toward kids, tweens, teens and families, with stories that are imaginative, aspirational and reflective of their world and experiences.