Hollywood Suite is excited to unleash their killer 2023 Shocktober programming lineup beginning October 1, 2023 with a body bag full of movies and series for every Canadian Horror fan.

Anchoring the annual menacing month of mayhem is the exclusive Canadian Premiere of the six-part horror-comedy series Wreck, with two back-to-back episodes airing on October 5 and new episodes airing every Thursday following through November 2.

Additional Shocktober premieres include Jason Brennan’s thriller L’Inhumain (2021); The Shape of Things to Come (1979), based on the novel by H.G. Wells; the Canadian cult classic Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1986); Jordan Peele’s award-winning thriller Get Out (2017) ; the pun-filled horror comedy Tales from the Crypt; Demon Knight (1995); and Rueben Martell’s Indigenous horror Don’t Say Its Name (2022).

Horror lovers and anglophiles alike can catch a sneak peek of the BBC hit series Wreck in person at a special FREE screening, along with the classic movie Virus (1999) starring Jamie Lee Curtis, on October 11 at the Revue Cinema in Toronto. Hosted by Hollywood Suite’s movie maven Cam Maitland, the fun begins at 6:45pm ET. Tickets are available on the Revue Cinema’s website.

A full list of Shocktober selections available on Hollywood Suite On Demand this October: 

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Enter to win a PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE toy prizepack courtesy of Elevation Pictures

In theatres everywhere September 29, 2023.

Synopsis: When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups’ arch-rival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with a mad scientist to steal the superpowers for the two villains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the supervillains before it’s too late, and Skye will need to learn that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.

Starring: Mckenna Grace, James Marsden and Kristen Bell.

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Walt Disney Animation Studios shared a new trailer, poster and images this morning, showcasing the epic new musical comedy “Wish,” which opens in theatres on Nov. 22. Also revealed today are additional members of the film’s voice cast, who join previously announced cast members Ariana DeBose, who voices 17-year-old heroine Asha; Chris Pine, who lends his voice to the formidable King Magnifico; and Alan Tudyk, who provides the memorable voice of Asha’s pet goat, Valentino.

Cast members include:

Angelique Cabral as Queen Amaya, the wife and sounding board of King Magnifico;
Victor Garber as Asha’s grandfather, Sabino, who—at 100 years old—is patiently waiting for his wish to be granted;
and Natasha Rothwell as Asha’s loving and supportive mom, Sakina.

Plus, Asha’s tight-knit group of confidants, protectors and forever friends:

Jennifer Kumiyama as Asha’s dearest friend, Dahlia, who’s an accomplished baker and unofficial leader of their group;
Evan Peters as the strong guy with a big heart and bigger yawn, Simon;
Harvey Guillén as Gabo, who may be cynical, but he has a heart of gold;
Ramy Youseff as Safi, who’s plagued by allergies;
Niko Vargas as Asha’s joyful, always smiling buddy, Hal;
Della Saba as the seemingly shy teenager, Bazeema, who’s full of surprises;
and Jon Rudnitsky as Asha’s rosy-cheeked, wiggly-eared pal, Dario.

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico—to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winning actor Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s favorite goat, Valentino, the film is helmed by Oscar®-winning director Chris Buck (“Frozen,” “Frozen 2”) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (“Raya and the Last Dragon”), and produced by Peter Del Vecho (“Frozen,” “Frozen 2”) and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones (“Encanto”). Jennifer Lee (“Frozen,” “Frozen 2”) executive produces—Lee and Allison Moore (“Night Sky,” “Manhunt”) are writers on the project. With original songs by Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer/songwriter/musician Benjamin Rice, plus score by composer Dave Metzger, “Wish” opens only in theatres on Nov. 22, 2023.

Wolfwalker Productions is excited to announce the second season of original series AMPLIFY, produced by Shane Belcourt and Jason Ryle, premiering on APTN beginning on Friday, Oct. 13th at 7:30pm ET. This new season will expand from season one into additional locations across Canada and features an exciting roster of emerging and established Indigenous musicians. The series also has a strong focus on Indigenous talent behind the camera and features 12 Indigenous directors and is filmed with a 100% Indigenous production crew from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. For viewers who would like to watch the series prior to its television broadcast, new English episodes will also be available for streaming on APTN lumi starting on Friday, Oct. 6th.

AMPLIFY showcases the powerful diversity of Indigenous music in Canada. In each episode of this 13-part anthology series, we meet an Indigenous singer/songwriter as they explore the creation of a new song based on a personal source of inspiration. From songs in Indigenous languages to country and hip-hop, AMPLIFY takes a deep dive into the creative processes of these artists and their strong connections to their Indigenous cultures. Through their music, their cultures are amplified.

RELEASE:
English episodes air every Friday on APTN beginning on Friday, Oct. 13th, 2023.

SERIES CREATOR:
Shane Belcourt

SINGER/SONGWRITERS:
Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Armond Duck Chief
Beatrice Deer
Amanda Rheaume
Wolf Saga
Kristi Lane Sinclair
Jason Camp & The Posers
Zoey Roy
Tom Wilson
Thea May
Kris Harper
JB The First Lady
Sadie Buck

DIRECTORS
Carla Robinson
Trevor Solway
asinnajaq
Shane Belcourt
Jessie Anthony
Sean Stiller
Patrick Shannon
Candy Fox
Darlene Naponse
Conor McNally
Asia Youngman
Jonathan B. Elliott

PRODUCERS:
Shane Belcourt and Jason Ryle

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Claudia Skunk and Adam Phipps

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We adored this Documentary so much at TIFF ’23. Here’s a glimpse of the Trailer for MR. DRESSUP: THE MAGIC OF MAKE-BELIEVE!

Synopsis:

Beloved by millions of Canadians, the Mr. Dressup series has a legacy of bringing kindness and thoughtfulness to generations of young people. The celebrated documentary has toured Canada at local film festivals and now the Amazon Original film Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe makes it premiere on October 10, 2023. The film tells the origins and history of Canada’s favourite children’s show, Mr. Dressup, which built a legacy of kindness, patience, inclusiveness, and creativity in 4,000 episodes across 29 years on CBC. With never-before-seen footage and interivews, the documentary reveals Ernie Coombs’ two passions: Entertaining others with childlike wonderment and kindness, and the love for his wife and family, who were his support system and biggest fans. From his early days working with Fred Rogers, to his remarkable creative collaboration with puppeteer Judith Lawrence (voice and creator of Casey and Finnegan), to the struggles to fund the iconic series, and finally, his second act touring college campuses, the documentary shows the highs-and-lows of the creative force that helped raise Canadian children for well over four decades.

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We saw Chloe Domont‘s FAIR PLAY at TIFF ’23 and were floored. Here’s a glimpse at the hot steamy new Trailer.

DIRECTOR: Chloe Domont

WRITTEN BY: Chloe Domont

PRODUCED BY: Leopold Hughes and Ben LeClair for T-Street, Tim White, Trevor White and Allan Mandelbaum for Star Thrower

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Ram Bergman and Rian Johnson for T-Street, Chloe Domont, Anđelka Vlaisavljević

STUDIO/FINANCIER: MRC

CAST: Phoebe Dynevor, Alden Ehrenreich, Eddie Marsan

LOGLINE: An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a young couple’s relationship to the brink, threatening to unravel far more than their recent engagement.

Check-out the new single “One Crest” from the FAIR PLAY OST:

FAIR PLAY arrives as follows:

In Select Theatres September 29, 2023
Releasing Globally on Netflix October 6, 2023

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If there’s one film I’m most excited about, I’d say it would be this. The new Trailer for MAY DECEMBER, has just arrived.

Details:

DIRECTOR: Todd Haynes
SCREENPLAY BY: Samy Burch
STORY BY: Samy Burch and Alex Mechanik
PRODUCERS: Natalie Portman, Sophie Mas, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon, Grant S. Johnson, Tyler W. Konney, Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell
EXEC. PRODUCERS: Madeleine K. Rudin, Thomas K. Richards, Lee Broda, Jeff Rice, Jonathan Montepare, Samy Burch, Alex Brown, Thorsten Schumacher, Claire Taylor
KEY CAST: Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles Melton
LOGLINE: Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple (Julianne Moore, Charles Melton) buckles under the pressure when an actress (Natalie Portman) arrives to do research for a film about their past.

Release schedule for MAY DECEMBER is as follows:

Opens New York Film Festival This Friday, September 29, 2023
In Select Theaters November 17, 2023 (US & Canada)
On Netflix December 1, 2023 (US & Canada)

We never realized how much we needed to see Michael Fassbender in a Comedy, till this! Here’s a first look at Taika Waititi‘s NEXT GOAL WINS, coming November 17, 2023 via Searchlight Pictures. The Film just premiered at TIFF ’23!

Synopsis:

Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok), NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy.

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Get ready to embark on a gastronomic journey and learn more about the locations behind your favourite stories

Did you know that the Moldovan bar where Arnold Schwarzenegger was on an undercover mission in FUBAR is actually a Toronto pub? Or that the cute restaurant where Kathrine Heigl and Sarah Chalke had lunch in Firefly Lane is in Vancouver?

Just in time for the second anniversary of Netflix in Your Neighbourhood, we are excited to announce the launch of a new dedicated feature on the website that will encourage foodies and fans both local and from around the world to reconnect with their favourite Netflix films and series bite by bite.

The Netflix in Your Neighbourhood Restaurant Experience highlights some of the vibrant culinary gems in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal that have served as filming locations for Netflix films and series. Whether you’re a food connoisseur or you’re looking to step into the shoes of a memorable on-screen character, this experience will have something for everyone.

Through the new website feature, fans and food enthusiasts can discover how these locations have brought their beloved stories to life and plan their own visit to participating establishments by downloading a printable self-guided restaurant map of each city.

See you at the Netflix table!

About Netflix in Your Neighbourhood

Netflix in Your Neighbourhood, launched in 2021, is a website providing fans with the opportunity to explore the Canadian filming locations for some of Netflix’s popular films and series. Our productions stretch from St. John’s, Nova Scotia to Sooke, British Columbia and benefit Canadian communities by creating jobs and investments in local businesses while also creating a desire among our members to visit Canada and learn more about our cities, food, wilderness and culture.

Netflix in Your Neighbourhood provides a window into some of the Canadian cities and towns that have enriched our films and series, and captivated audiences worldwide. Fans who visit Netflix In Your Neighbourhood can search by film or series title, or by province to discover the real life businesses and tourist destinations that are featured in their favourite Netflix productions.

Today, Prime Video released the trailer for the shocking new docuseries Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe. In the trailer, former members share their personal experiences in the Twin Flames Universe, uncovering the appalling methods of group leaders Jeff and Shaleia Divine. While the two promise that their followers will find harmonious union and the romance of eternity with their ultimate lover, the extreme lengths that members go to spark questions about the alleged cult’s real motives. How far will Jeff and Shaleia go to find their followers’ ultimate true love?

Based on journalist Alice Hines’ investigation, and directed by two-time Primetime Emmy winner Marina Zenovich, the series unveils the dark truth behind the Twin Flames Universe, an alleged online love cult. From encouraging rabid pursuit of exes, to attempting to influence members’ gender identities, each episode uncovers unimaginable realities behind the popular online community.

The three-part docuseries premieres on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on Friday, October 6, 2023. The first episode will also be available to stream simultaneously for free with ads on Amazon Freevee in the U.S.

Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe is produced by Amazon Studios, Dorothy Street Pictures, MGM Television, Escape Artists and PMZ Pictures. Julia Nottingham, Marina Zenovich, Alice Hines, Sam Starbuck, P.G. Morgan, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Jordan Edelstein serve as executive producers.

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