June is in full swing, and with the delights of the month comes National Rosé Day on June 13, 2026—appropriately marking the four-week countdown to Toronto’s most-anticipated summer social event, Rosé Picnic, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The eighth edition of the event is raising the stakes—and a glass—announcing its latest “Rose Gold” sponsors: Prosecco DOC, Italy’s most-beloved sparkling wine region; and the city’s style authority, Toronto Fashion Academy (TFA).

With National Rosé Day exactly four weeks in advance of the marquee annual event, Rosé Picnic has projected it will serve over 10,000 glasses of rosé over the course of its 10-hour picnic event.

Every year, more and more guests are drawn to Rosé Picnic for its highly-energized pink-and-white-popping fun with a wide array of peak-summer experiences. Following its mid-May announcement of a purposeful partnership with Breast Cancer Canada, Rosé Picnic continues to elevate its curated mix of premium activations to engage and entertain guests across culinary, cultural, and cause-related experiences, all happening at the Canadian Film Centre (CFC).

Sparkling Sophistication: Prosecco DOC’s Welcome Cocktail, Wine Flight Bar & GlamBot

Expanding on the mid-May teaser, Prosecco DOC officially joins the roster of Rosé Picnic’s Rose Gold sponsors to showcase the finest expressions of the world’s most beloved sparkling wine. A true symbol of Italian excellence, Prosecco DOC is rooted in a distinctive territory, spanning Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in North-East Italy, ensuring consistently high-quality standards. Upon entry to the event, guests will receive a complimentary Prosecco DOC rosé cocktail, featured in a branded reusable glass to carry them through the day.

As well, Prosecco DOC is offering the GlamBot Canada experience, where guests can capture their perfect high-energy, rosé-fuelled runway looks. Throughout the day, attendees can experience the award-winning flavours of authentic Prosecco DOC sparkling white and rosé wines at the Prosecco DOC Flight Bar.

A Masterclass in Glamour: Toronto Fashion Academy Takes the Runway

In an exciting style feature, The Rosé Picnic welcomes the Toronto Fashion Academy (TFA) as a Rose Gold Sponsor. Recognized as Canada’s Premier and Private Fashion Institution since 2013, TFA has come on board to produce this year’s highly-anticipated Rosé Picnic Fashion Show. Moving far beyond a traditional runway, TFA is set to elevate the entire experience to a whole new level of engaging fashion theatre. Featuring noteworthy design talent, modern styling, and premium production value, the TFA vision for the runway will transform the CFC lawns into a vibrant, high-energy spectacle that celebrates summer style, confidence, and the event’s signature pink-and-white aesthetic—across three time slots throughout the day.

The Ultimate Summer Countdown

“National Rosé Day on June 13 is the perfect calendar marker—landing exactly one week before the official start of summer, and four weeks before the eighth edition of our premium picnic experience,” says Lori Heller, Founder of Rosé Picnic. “It serves as the ideal moment to emphasize the high-joy spirit of Rosé Picnic and celebrate all our incredible lifestyle and entertainment partnerships and Rose Gold sponsors! From the high-fashion prestige of the Toronto Fashion Academy runway, to the Caribbean island energy and top culinary calibre of the Barbados VIP Lounge, through to the crisp, sparkling elegance of Prosecco DOC, we are delivering an elevated, multi-sensory experience that goes far beyond what’s offered at your typical summer event. Rosé Picnic is a must-attend on July 11!”

To mark the well-aligned National Rosé Day moment, Rosé Picnic has launched a Buy One, Share One General Admission Ticket Special, available now through Monday, June 15, 2026. For every $97 General Admission ticket purchased, the buyer receives a complimentary ticket to bring a friend, family member, or colleague.

The event’s strong thread of advocacy and support of women’s health equity remains central to the day, with vendor booth contributions, dedicated hospitality suites, and $50 from every ticket bundle that includes the exclusive Maui Jim Rosé Picnic Collection sunglasses—all going directly to Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) to fund their impactful research and education initiatives.

The 2026 Rosé Picnic Experience Lineup:

The TFA High-Glamour Fashion Show: A world-class runway production by the Toronto Fashion Academy, showcased across three high-energy time slots.
The Wine & Mixology Stage: Hourly interactive sessions and demonstrations.
The GlamBot: Presented by Prosecco DOC, to capture that perfect sparkling energy with raise-a-glass-of-rosé memories.
Barbados VIP Lounge: Authentic Bajan bites and cocktails from Barbados’ award-winning chefs and mixologists, and a live closing performance by Barbados’ celebrated band, 2 Mile Hill.
Breast Cancer Canada Garden: A dedicated space highlighting independent, women-led businesses.

Event & Ticket Details:

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) | 2489 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON
Dress Code: Pink and White
Tickets: Available now at rosepicnic.com
General Admission ($97): Includes a complimentary glass of Prosecco DOC Rosé cocktail upon arrival. Special Buy One, Share One offer on through June 15, 2026.
Maui Jim Bundle ($395 – $600 regular price): Includes entry and a hand-selected pair of premium sunglasses ($300-$600 retail value), with $50 donated to Breast Cancer Canada. Limited-time special pricing of $375 – $550, until July 4, 2026.
VIP Lounge ($300): Exclusive access to the Barbados-hosted culinary experience. Limited-time promotion of $50 savings ($250) available through June 15, 2026.
A hot-summer high turnout is expected, and the group picnic table options and hospitality suites are selling quickly. Rosé Picnic organizers encourage guests to lock in their plans by National Rosé Day weekend to secure their spot at Toronto’s premium social event of the summer.

About Rosé Picnic Founded in 2017 by Lori Heller of Heller Events, the Rosé Picnic has evolved into the ultimate summer social experience. Celebrating its eighth edition in Toronto in 2026, the event is partnering with Breast Cancer Canada to extend its support for women’s health equity. Follow the journey on Instagram @therosepicnic.

About Breast Cancer Canada Breast Cancer Canada is a national charity dedicated to saving lives through breast cancer research. With a focus on precision oncology, it is the only national breast cancer organization in Canada with a mandate to fund research and educate on the progress of new research evidence. Visit breastcancer.ca.

This summer, Mandy’s Salads goes all-in on olive oil and launches their hottest summer menu yet.

With consumers increasingly scrutinizing every ingredient on their food labels and on their plates, Mandy’s Salads is making a move that puts transparency and quality front and center: starting this month every single dressing served in-store will be made with olive oil – no exceptions. It’s a commitment very few fast-casual salad concepts have been willing to make at scale, and one that has been years in the making for the brand.

Guided by a flavour-first philosophy, Mandy’s has carefully transitioned its dressings to olive oil while ensuring the integrity of each recipe and the flavour profiles customers know and love remain unchanged. And the commitment goes beyond dressings. Mandy’s has also transitioned its mayonnaise and cooking oils to olive oil, making it one of the few restaurant brands to embrace olive oil across multiple core ingredients.

For years, their guests have asked for olive oil-based dressings, and they listened. The challenge wasn’t making the switch – it was making the switch without changing the flavour their guests love.

After extensive testing, tasting, and recipe development, Mandy’s has reimagined its beloved dressings, mayonnaise, and cooking oils with olive oil at the core. The result? The same flavour, the same creaminess, and the same Mandy’s experience guests know and love, now made with olive oil.

This olive oil pledge lands alongside Mandy’s biggest summer menu refresh yet, with three new salads that each tell a distinct flavor story:

MANDY’S NEW SUMMER MENU IS HERE:

🍤🏄🏼‍♀️ Sunset Surf – A vibrant, beach-inspired bowl with sweet chilli shrimp, tofu noodles, wonton strips, peanuts, chilli pineapple salsa, green onion, red pepper, edamame, mixed greens, and cilantro, finished with a house-made tangy citrus dressing.

⚓️🐠 The Captain – A bold, umami-forward build featuring a spicy tuna scoop, cucumber, purple cabbage, carrots, green onion, mixed greens, and romaine, dressed in Mandy’s signature umami gold dressing.

🍠🍎 The G.O.A.T. – A crowd-pleasing combination of goat cheese, sweet potatoes, pecans, pita chips, apples, and dried cranberries over mixed greens and romaine, brought together with Mandy’s house dressing.

☕️🍌 Iced Banana Latte – A refreshingly sweet and tropical take on the viral banana iced coffee trend, this time with Mandy’s signature iced coffee.

Mandy’s continues to carve out its place as the fast-casual option that refuses to cut corners. While retail partners like Whole Foods and Loblaws may take time to refresh inventory on shelves, customers can enjoy the updated dressings across all Mandy’s locations and retail storefronts.

For customers wanting to make their own dressings at home, or season their favourite meals with 100% EVOO – Mandy’s signature small-batch olive oil is available for purchase in store and online. Crafted in the beautiful mountains of The Serra de Montsant Natural Park in Spain, the olives are handpicked and crushed the same day to produce an intense and rich olive oil that is perfectly balanced. Perfect as a fresh salad dressing, drizzled over heirloom tomatoes or a pasta dinner..

By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong

Paranormal Activity arrives at Ed Mirvish Theatre, delivering an immersive spine-chilling experience with impressive twists and scares that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat. 

We were sceptical of this stage adaptation of the beloved film franchise. But what makes this play work is its original story. We don’t know what’s going to happen unlike so many film to stage leaps. Here we follow James (Patrick Heusinger) and Lou (Melissa James) who move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are.

From beginning to end, Paranormal Activity is a visceral experience. Loud music, meticulous lighting and a dollhouse-like set catapult audiences into this eerie world. Unlike the films, where you know it’s on the screen, here the supernatural feels real; you’re sitting in the room with the spirit. Making this play more terrifying than the films that have come before. 

Top all that off with two brilliant performances from Heusinger and James that allow audiences to be frightened and moments of levity. 

Make sure to check out Paranormal Activity at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre now until July 5, 2026. 

Multi-hyphenate Artist Hayley Kiyoko is in Toronto to promote her latest venture, her feature directorial debut, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS. The coming-of-age film has a Screenplay which she co-wrote, and its source material is Kiyoko‘s 2023 New York Times Best-seller of the same name. And did we mention she’s a brilliant Singer-Songwriter too? And an Actress?

Kiyoko appeared at a Q&A for the film last night in Toronto at Paradise Theatre, before signing copies of her book at Hopeless Romantic on Queen Street West today. She delivered hugs for her loyal fans who came out, posing for photos with them along side her book!

Some highlights:

If you haven’t seen the Trailer yet for GIRLS LIKE GIRLS, here it is:

Focus Features release GIRLS LIKE GIRLS in theatres June 19, 2026.

(Photo/video credit: Focus Features/Mr. Will Wong/Audrey Persaud)

Immerse yourself in the world of The Odyssey, in studio with composer Ludwig Göransson. Experience it in theatres 07.17.26.

Watch the new featurette ‘IN STUDIO: LUDWIG GÖRANSSON’: 

Soundtrack available to pre-order on Vinyl & CD by Made by Mutant and pre-save on digital streaming platforms:  https://backlotmusic.ffm.to/theodyssey

THE ODYSSEY – IN THEATERS JULY 17

Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX®film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.

The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.

The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.

Genre: Mythic Action Epic

Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron

Written and Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Produced by: Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan

Executive Producer: Thomas Hayslip

Two restaurants helping shape a new generation of Asian dining in Toronto will come together for one night only as four-time MICHELIN Bib Gourmand–recognized Favorites Thai BBQ welcomes Chef David Wei and the team from Chez Wa on June 21, 2026. The evening brings together two distinct approaches to contemporary Asian cuisine: Favorites Thai BBQ’s fire-driven approach to Thai cooking and Chez Wa’s beverage-first philosophy, where food, natural wine, and sake are developed in conversation with one another. Through a six-course tasting menu and curated pairing program, the collaboration explores the intersection of charcoal, spice, acidity, and fermentation, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience the philosophies of both restaurants through a single menu. Priced at $120 per person, the experience will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with reservations available via OpenTable HERE.

THE COLLABORATORS

Chef Ronnie Xu
Executive Head Chef Favorites Thai BBQ
Chef Ronnie Xu is the Executive Head Chef of Favorites Thai BBQ, the Ossington restaurant recognized with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for four consecutive years. Shaped by his Shanghai roots and extensive time cooking and travelling throughout Thailand, Xu’s culinary perspective balances a deep respect for tradition with a contemporary approach to flavour and technique. With fluency across Thai, Japanese, and Chinese cuisines, his cooking is defined by precision, restraint, and a fire-driven approach centred on Japanese binchotan charcoal, helping establish Favorites Thai BBQ as one of Toronto’s leading modern Thai restaurants.

Collaboration menu items will differ and are being developed exclusively for this event.

Chef David Wei
Executive Chef & Owner, Chez Wa
Chef David Wei is the Chef & Owner of Chez Wa, a modern Asian-inspired wine and sake bar known for its beverage-driven approach to dining. Through a menu developed in conversation with natural wine and sake, Wei has built a concept centred on pairing, discovery, and the relationship between what is on the plate and what is in the glass. His work reflects a contemporary approach to Asian dining, where food and beverage are designed together to create a more integrated dining experience.

THE EXPERIENCE
The evening will feature a six-course collaborative tasting menu created exclusively for this event, alongside a curated wine and sake pairing program from Chez Wa.
Guests can expect a dynamic exchange between both kitchens, with dishes inspired by coastal Asian flavours, charcoal grilling, fermentation, and layered spice profiles, paired with wines and sakes selected to amplify acidity, heat, and aroma. Every element of the evening is designed to highlight collaboration and creativity in a shared format.
Set within the energetic atmosphere of Favorites Thai BBQ, the experience is designed as an immersive dinner centred on food, wine, sake, and discovery.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: June 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Favorites Thai BBQ, 141 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
Reservations can be made for the event HERE.

ABOUT FAVORITES THAI BBQ
Favorites Thai BBQ is a modern Thai restaurant located on Ossington Avenue in Toronto. Recognized with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for four consecutive years, the restaurant is known for its charcoal-driven approach to Thai cooking, balancing traditional techniques with a contemporary perspective. Led by Executive Head Chef Ronnie Xu, Favorites Thai BBQ focuses on bold flavours, live-fire cooking, and ingredient-driven dishes that celebrate the depth and diversity of Thai cuisine.

ABOUT CHEZ WA
Chez Wa is a modern Asian-inspired wine and sake bar in Toronto, led by Chef & Owner David. Known for its beverage-driven approach to dining, Chez Wa pairs expressive, flavour-forward cooking with a thoughtfully curated selection of natural wines and sake. Rooted in hospitality, curiosity, and collaboration, the restaurant has developed a reputation for creating memorable dining experiences that bring together food, beverage, and community around the table.

Paramount + today announced that production has commenced in Park City, Utah on the second season of new series MARSHALS, starring Luke Grimes reprising his fan-favorite role as Kayce Dutton.

Produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the series averaged 20.4 million multiplatform viewers for the first eight episodes.*

Season two of MARSHALS is slated to premiere this fall. The series follows Kayce Dutton as he joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana.

MARSHALS is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Spencer Hudnut, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Freidman, Luke Grimes, and Keith Cox. Hudnut also serves as showrunner for the series.

The full first season of MARSHALS is available to stream exclusively on Paramount + in Canada.

Source: Analysis of Nielsen Multiplatform Data; Big Data P2+ Prime AA, L+35, 9/14-4/19/2026 + Nielsen SCR, 35-Day Total Flight for streaming. Excludes all sports, encores, OTO telecasts and limited series with less than four telecasts.

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‑generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, SHOWTIME®, Paramount+, Pluto TV, Skydance Animation, Film, Television, and Interactive/Games, and the newly established Paramount Sports Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com.

Takja on College West is Toronto’s destination for modern Korean dining. This summer season, chefs Jeff Kang and Edward Bang return with an updated Hansang and a Mushroom Stone Pot Rice prepared in the Anseong Jumul Gamasot, a Korean cast iron pot representing over 100 years of craftsmanship, widely used by Michelin-starred restaurants in New York. Takja is currently the only restaurant in Canada cooking with it.

“There’s no reason Canadian diners should have to go to New York or Seoul for this level of Korean food. That’s what we’re building at Takja.”

Jeff Kang, chef and co-owner, Takja BBQ The space blends natural wood, jade green accents, and traditional Korean design details, from mother-of-pearl cabinetry to moon jar-inspired ceramics. Each of the ten booths features a
brass-covered built-in grill with a ventilation system engineered specifically for the space, one of the strongest in the city. Takja’s staff handle all the grilling, so guests can focus on the food and the company.

New This Season: The Seafood Platter

An upgraded, Korean-inspired seafood selection and seafood platter is now part of the Hansang and includes:

– PEI Oysters with perilla mignonette
-Hokkaido Scallops with pine nut and black sesame sauce
-Seabass with gyeoja (mustard) and Valentine radish
-Bluefin Tuna with dashima soy (kelp-infused soy sauce) and pickled cucumber
-Shrimp with chojang (tangy, spicy dipping sauce) and puffed rice

In Korean homes, Hansang means a full table of food, prepared when a special guest arrives. At Takja, it is the fullest expression of what chefs Jeff Kang and Edward Bang do best.

The Hansang opens with the Seafood Platter and a Seafood Pancake with Caviar before moving into the BBQ course:

-Iberico Pluma
-Hanger Steak
-A5 Wagyu
-Galbi

Served alongside scallion salad, ssam vegetables, and banchan: white kimchi, mustard kimchi, ssam mu, and spicy pickled jalapeño. The meal closes with a Mushroom Stone Pot Rice prepared in the Anseong Jumul Gamasot, featuring morel, maitake, shiitake, shimeji, and portobello.

“Every dish we put on the table tells a story about where we come from, what we’ve learned, and what we believe great Korean food can be. When a guest sits down at Takja, we want them to feel like they’ve been invited into our home.”

-Edward Bang, chef and co-owner, Takja BBQ ON THE GLASS

The Spicy Omija Margarita, tequila and mezcal with Omija berry and a Gochugaru rim, returns for the spring and summer, alongside a wine list spanning biodynamic to classic selections. Takja also pours a house-brewed makgeolli made exclusively for the restaurant, and a selection of traditional Korean spirits imported by the team, unavailable anywhere else in Toronto.

UPCOMING EVENTS

This June, Takja will partner with Pearl Morissette Winery for a bar collaboration, bringing together two names defined by precision and a shared commitment to what’s in the glass and on the table. This summer, Takja will also join Langdon Hall for its 2026 BBQ Series.

More details to follow.

ABOUT TAKJA

Takja is located on College West in Toronto. Led by Chefs Jeff Kang and Edward Bang, the
restaurant offers a modern Korean dining experience defined by exceptional ingredients,
tableside service, and an atmosphere rooted in the warmth and togetherness at the heart of
Korean food culture. For reservations, visit takja.ca

Since opening in August 2022, Down Home has earned Michelin Guide recommendations in both 2024 and 2025 and was named No. 39 on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list for 2026. Created by Joel Gray and Hannah Harradine after relocating to Grey County in 2019, the restaurant has built a reputation for deeply personal cooking and hospitality.

Gray and Harradine met working in traditional restaurants where quality local ingredients were being used, but they felt the stories were getting lost from the kitchen to the guests. At Down Home, that connection is brought directly to the table.

“We wanted to open a place in the heart of Grey County, in the farmland, 10 minutes from our favourite producers. The stories behind the ingredients are just as important to us as the ingredients themselves,” says Gray.

Down Home operates directly from the century farmhouse and property where they live and grow food, with little separation between the restaurant and daily life around it.

“The restaurant is our everything. Because it’s in our home, there’s really no separation between work and life and we designed it this way. It goes far beyond a restaurant. It’s a heartfelt glimpse into our lives, and I think that sincerity is why people continue to find us.”

— Hannah Harradine

THE MENU

The menu changes constantly throughout the year, driven by Grey County’s four distinct seasons and what is available nearby.

The garden is the main showpiece at Down Home during the summer months, influencing much of the menu from week to week. Guests are invited to walk through the gardens before dinner, where the team grows dozens of herbs, fruit trees, and varieties of vegetables used throughout the meal.

While the summer months center around the gardens, winter menus shift toward preserves and open-fire cooking.

The kitchen frequently incorporates ingredients not often seen in restaurant kitchens, including peach leaf, black currant wood, and carrot tops, sourced directly from the property’s permaculture gardens.

Signature dishes include:

The Garden Dish

An ever-changing plate built around what is being harvested that week, from early spring dishes to overwintered carrots.

Springhills Whole Grilled Fish

Fresh fish picked up weekly, then brined, dry aged, stuffed, and grilled over open fire.

Good Family Farms Pork

Whole-animal preparations using cuts like pig’s head and pork trotter.

The beverage programme focuses on Canadian producers, including small-scale wineries, cider makers, and seasonally driven cocktails.

Down Home also hosts seasonal community gatherings throughout the year, including an annual Maple Sap Boil open to locals.

THE SPACE

The dining room retains much of the home’s original character, with each room carrying a slightly different atmosphere. Artwork throughout the space reflects Joel Gray’s East Coast roots in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, alongside natural wood textures, antique furnishings, and handmade objects sourced from regional artisans. The name Down Home is also a nod to Gray’s East Coast upbringing and the kind of hospitality both he and Harradine wanted the restaurant to embody.

The restaurant collaborates with ceramicists and glassmakers across Ontario on custom plateware and glassware used throughout the dining experience. A dining room refresh in
collaboration with designer Ashley Montgomery is currently in development.

Down Home seats 16 guests and operates Thursday through Saturday, 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., by reservation only. Tasting menus range from $175–$200 per guest.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The restaurant can accommodate select dietary needs including no red meat, pescatarian, nut allergies, shellfish/seafood restrictions, and pregnancy-related modifications. Vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free menus are not available.
Nearby accommodations include The June Motel Beaver Valley, Rocklyn Inn, The Post Office, Airbnb Kimberley, Back Forty Glamping, and Penny’s Motel.

Down Home is located at 135299 9 Line, Markdale, Ontario. downhomerestaurant.com

ABOUT DOWN HOME
Down Home is a 16-seat restaurant in Grey Highlands, Ontario, led by Joel Gray and Hannah Harradine. The restaurant offers a 10-course seasonal tasting menu driven by nearby farms, open-fire cooking, and the region’s four distinct seasons. Down Home received Michelin Guide recommendations in 2024 and 2025 and was named No. 39 on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list for 2026.

The first teaser trailer for Disney and Pixar’s “Gatto,” an original animated adventure that takes viewers into the feline-run underbelly of Venice, Italy, are now available.

Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things,” “The Avengers,” “Spotlight, “Foxcatcher”) has joined the voice cast as the scrappy black cat Nero, and Laurence Fishburne (“The Matrix” trilogy, “Boyz n the Hood,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It”) will voice the ruthless mob boss cat Rocco. The teaser trailer introduces Nero and Rocco as they question another cat in a funny interrogation scene.

In “Gatto,” after years of maneuvering the canal-ridden, superstitious city of Venice, Italy, Nero begins to question whether he’s lived the right lives. Indebted to Rocco, the local feline mob boss, Nero finds himself in a quandary and is forced to forge a truly unexpected friendship that may finally lead him to his purpose—unless Venice gets the better of him first.

“Gatto” is directed by Enrico Casarosa and produced by Andrea Warren, the filmmaking team behind the Oscar®-nominated feature “Luca.” The new film releases exclusively in theatres March 5, 2027.

ABOUT PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS

Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “WALL•E,” “Up,” “Brave,” “Inside Out,” “Coco,” “Soul,” “Turning Red,” “Elemental,” and “Inside Out 2.”