John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler and Samuel L. Jackson star in THE PIANO LESSON coming to Netflix November 22, 2024. Today we get a new Trailer.

Synopsis:

A battle is brewing in the Charles Household. At the center stands a prized heirloom piano tearing two siblings apart. On one side, a brother (John David Washington) plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister (Danielle Deadwyler) will go to any lengths to hold onto the sole vestige of the family’s heritage. Their uncle (Samuel L. Jackson) tries to mediate, but even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past.

Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, THE PIANO LESSON explores the intergenerational dynamics of identity, resilience and transcendence – revealing startling truths about how we perceive the past and who gets to define our legacy. The film is directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington in his feature directorial debut. From Oscar nominated producers Denzel Washington and Todd Black, and featuring an all-star cast including Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu with Danielle Deadwyler and Corey Hawkins.

The film will be featured as a special presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10th.

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RED ONE is set to debut atop the Box Office this weekend with $30 million from 4,032 theatres for Warner Bros./Amazon Studios/MGM. This Holiday Action flick starring Dwayne Johnson and The Rock gets 32% on the Tomatometer. Review here.

Second spot goes to VENOM: THE LAST DANCE with $6.1 million in its fourth weekend out, taking it to $128 million domestically for Sony Pictures.

Third is THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER with $6 million, bringing its tally to $23 million for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures week two.

Fourth is HERETIC with $4.6 million, taking it to $18 million in its second frame for A24/VVS Films.

Fifth is WILD ROBOT with $4.5 million in its eighth week, bringing it to $138 million for Universal Pictures.

By Mr. Will Wong

We absolutely are here for this new wave of stories told in Asian-American stories and INTERIOR CHINATOWN from Producer Taika Waititi is no exception. Balancing comedy, drama and suspense on all wheels, this ten-episode series (approximately 40 minutes each) takes us through a journey with an unlikely hero.

The story centers on Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), a waiter at a Chinese restaurant and struggling background actor on a cop show, who finds himself in a mystery of his own after witnessing a woman get abducted. As the story progresses, we learn more and more about the criminal underworld of Chinatown, while he seeks to find out what happened to his estranged brother. He teams with up-and-coming Detective in Lana Lee (Chloe Bennet) to solve the crime, but she also faces some of her own dilemmas trying to gain respect and competition at her bureau from her peer Sarah Green (Canadian Lisa Gilroy). Willis is set on breaking through the confines of his environment to figure out where he truly fits in his own story.

Though it takes a moment to find its footing, this is a fun thrill ride of a satire which at its core is a look at how we the under-represented are placed into boxes, and what it means to find your own Main Character Energy. And believe me, someone out there needs to see someone who looks like them on-screen and could use this message.

Yang gets his moment in a leading role is able and ready for the challenge, navigating the more dramatic elements and also the comedic. It’s been a moment since we’ve seen Bennet, but we’ve always been a fan and she is magentic here, while Chieng brings the laughs as Fatty, a good friend and co-worker at Golden Palace where he and Willis work. This Cast is rounded out by some familiar faces including funnyman Archie Kao who balances this out with a bit of drama as Uncle Wong, and of course everyone’s favourite on-screen Asian dad, Tzi Ma as Joe Wu.

INTERIOR CHINATOWN arrives November 19, 2024 on Disney+ Canada.

Earlier this summer, rising funk-pop artist Diamond Cafe captivated over 60,000 attendees at Quebec City’s famed Festival D’ete, where he performed his unreleased single “Lover Boy” while warming up the main stage for Carly Rae Jepsen and The Jonas Brothers. The response from the crowd was electrifying, with Range Magazine stating, “… it was opener Diamond Cafe, a funk-pop newcomer originally hailing from Victoria, BC, who ended up being one of the most surprising revelations of the weekend. He’s got a couple albums under his belt but the last two singles that he’s released via Warner Music Canada have elevated his status. With a 24-carat voice and on-stage swagger to match, it’s only a matter of time before Diamond Cafe is shining bright enough for the rest of the world to take notice.”

“Lover Boy” made its online debut last week on the coveted live performance session channel On The Radar – check it out here. The highly anticipated track is now officially available for streaming here, accompanied by the official music video here.

Diamond says, “’Lover Boy’ is a warning to those F-boys out there! I had to look out for the ladies on this one. I shot the video in LA with Josh Flores the day after I performed to 60K people at Festival D’ete, and I still had that lingering electricity in me. I took that energy from the stage and brought it to the set. We shot ‘Sweet Cherry’ and ‘Lover Boy’ on the same day. Shout out to my brother, Chuck Inglish, who came to hang out as well.”

Tomorrow, Diamond will make his debut in Paris, performing at New Morning. Known for his intoxicating live performances, he is one of a kind on stage. Diamond has a string of live dates across Canada and the US in the new year including stops in New York, Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver and more.

2024 has been a monumental year for Diamond, from being on the road alongside TALK across Canada, several dates opening for Teddy Swims, to joining the Festival D’ete line-up and releasing his summer single, “Sweet Cherry.” Diamond is quickly emerging as a must-watch artist, garnering support from notable figures such as Denzel Curry, Isaiah Falls, Freddie Gibbs, Anderson .Paak, SG Lewis, PNAU, POMO, and Free Nationals, among others.

Tour Dates
Nov. 16 – Paris, FR – New Morning
Feb. 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere
Feb. 23 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern
Mar. 02 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
Mar. 07 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
Mar. 20 – Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret
Mar. 27 – Toronto, ON – Adelaide Hall

About Diamond Cafe:

Hailing from Victoria, BC, Diamond Cafe has been labeled a “Pop-Funk Prodigy” by Pitchfork and has impressed audiences, alongside some of your favorite artists, with his signature sound, incredible live performances, and latest LP, Diamond Cuts. Diamond has garnered support from notable figures such as Zack Fox, Anderson .Paak, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, PNAU, and the legendary El DeBarge (“Rhythm Of the Night”), who joined him on stage for a duet during his sold-out debut show in LA. He possesses a unique quality that inspires and excites fellow musicians, which has led to collaborations with the likes of Free Nationals, SG Lewis, PNAU, Jenevieve, and Bones. He has also been a featured artist on several projects, including Gashi’s album 1984 and the Cool Kids’ album BABY OIL STAIRCASE / CHILLOUT. In addition to all this, Diamond has taken on the role of producer not only for his own music but also collaborated with BNYX on Zack Fox’s wood tip EP. His music has been heard on screen, with eight tracks synced in the HBO series Ballers, as well as placements on The Lake (Netflix) and Flinch (Prime). For the past seven years, Diamond Cafe has honed his craft, preparing for this breakthrough moment in his career.

Yesterday, Bisha Hotel—just steps from the Rogers Centre, where thousands of Swifties gathered for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour—unveiled its Lover Lounge. This imaginative reimagination of the hotel’s lobby bar has become the pre-concert destination for fans and hotel guests.

At the Lover Lounge, guests can immerse themselves in:

-A photobooth for capturing Swift-inspired memories.
-A bracelet-making station to trade custom friendship bracelets.
-A glam bar featuring face freckles, temporary tattoos, stickers, and everything needed for concert-ready glam.
-Sunglasses and more!

On opening day, the energy was electric as hundreds of fans—from parents with children to die-hard Swifties who traveled from Colorado, Ohio, and Connecticut—gathered to celebrate.

The Lover Lounge is open from 12–6 PM this Friday and Saturday, and again from Thursday, Nov. 21, to Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 during Taylor Swift’s concert dates.

In celebration of MOANA 2, a special pop-up is happening out in Mississauga at Square One!

The All New Animated Feature Opens Only in Theatres Nov. 27, 2024

WHAT: Calling all wayfinders! To celebrate the reunion of Moana and Maui in the all-new epic animated musical “Moana 2”, Walt Disney Studios Canada invites fans and families to take aim at The Kakamora Knockout Challenge. This fun-filled game is exclusively at Square One Shopping Centre from November 15 – 28. Test your skills and toss plush coconuts to knock out the targets to receive a limited-edition poster! Plus, capture the moment and get your family photo with life-size statues of Moana and Maui. With an exclusive giveaway for all, this immersive experience is perfect for families of all ages.

WHEN & WHERE:

MISSISSAUGA

Friday, November 15 – Thursday, November 28, 2024

Square One Shopping Centre, Level 2 (across from H&M)

100 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9

ABOUT “MOANA 2”

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. The all-new feature film opens exclusively in theatres on November 27, 2024.

Hot off its TIFF ’24 premiere, Gia Coppola‘s THE LAST SHOWGIRL gets a new Trailer. Mongrel Media release January 17, 2025.

Synopsis:

A seasoned performer must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dave Bautista star in Gia Coppola’s THE LAST SHOWGIRL.

(Photo/video credit: Mongrel Media)

The Bruce Hotel is hosting a special holiday market this season! The festive weekend (Nov 29-Dec 1, 2024) promises a delightful mix of local vendors, carolling, crafts, and seasonal treats, all set in Stratford’s storybook gem. 

The holiday festivities kick off on November 29 with the Official Bruce Tree Lighting, where you can sip festive cocktails and enjoy the sweet reveal of the Annual Gingerbread House. Throughout the weekend, explore a lively market featuring local vendors, German-inspired food stalls, and live music. On Sunday, the fun continues with photos with Santa and craft activities for kids. Wrap yourself in the warmth of the season and experience the magic of the holidays at The Bruce!

Tree Lighting and Offical Holiday Season Kick-Off 

Friday, November 29, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Official Bruce Tree Lighting 
• Festive Canapés & Cocktails 
• Annual Gingerbread House Reveal
• Link

Holiday Market Day 1

Saturday, November 30, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Live Music 
• Local Market Vendors & Makers
• German Holiday Market-Inspired Food Stalls
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Holiday Market Day 2

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Pictures with Santa
• Kids’ Crafts and Card Making 
• Local Market Vendors & Makers 
• German Holiday Market-Inspired Food Stalls
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Global celebrates number ones across the board, as today the network announced its ratings success for the fall 2024 TV season thus far. Home to the #1 show and new drama among total viewers (2+), Matlock, #1 reality series Survivor and #1 late night program Saturday Night Live, Global currently claims 11 of the Top 20 most-watched programs in Canada.* In addition, since its primetime schedule fully premiered the week of October 14, Global is the #1 network in core primetime and the only network seeing significant gains year-over-year with audiences up over fall 2023 (+79%) and spring 2024 (+19%) and currently winning the night for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.**

Global’s lineup of hit series are available to stream on STACKTV, the Global TV App and GlobalTV.com. Stay tuned for Global’s winter 2025 schedule featuring much-anticipated new midseason additions like Doc, Watson and Hollywood Squares alongside returning hits to be announced in the coming weeks.

“Viewers are back on conventional TV and especially on Global! After kicking off this fall season, Global is experiencing tremendous year-over-year audience growth, more than any other network, and is home to hit shows across all the TV genres,” said Jennifer Abrams, Senior Vice President Programming & Multiplatform, Corus Entertainment. “Bolstered by Global’s perennial hits like Survivor, Saturday Night Live, proven franchises and returning series, and #1 new drama Matlock (2+), plus adding the network’s other burgeoning hits to the mix, it is clear that Global is well-positioned to finish strong this fall season.”

Additional performance highlights on Global: 

NEW SERIES

• Canada’s #1 show and new drama this fall, Matlock, premiered strong with an audience of 1.6 million (2+) and has been renewed for a second season.*
• The latest installment to the NCIS franchise, NCIS: Origins, also had an impressive premiere with an audience of 1.3 million (2+) and is currently winning its timeslot, ranking in the Top 20 most-watched shows in Canada.*

RETURNING HITS

• Action-packed 9-1-1 returned this season to an astounding audience of 2 million Canadians (2+) and is currently the second most-watched show overall and #1 on Thursday nights.*
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was the most-watched episode of the year with 800,000 Canadians tuning in.***
• Global is winning Friday nights thanks to S.W.A.T. taking the #1 spot and Fire Country in at #2 for the night.*
• Fan favourite comedy Ghosts is on track to land in Canada’s Top 20 most-watched shows this fall along with longstanding hit dramas NCIS and FBI: Most Wanted.*

RANKER HIGHLIGHTS*

Canada’s Top 10 Most-Watched Programs Among Total Viewers (2+)

Global is a Corus Entertainment Network and is available through all major TV distributors, including: Bell, Cogeco, Eastlink, Rogers, SaskTel, Shaw, Shaw Direct, Telus, Videotron and STACKTV, streaming available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Bell Fibe TV app, FuboTV, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream. The Global TV App is available on iOS, Android, Chromecast, Android TV, Apple TV, LG Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, Roku streaming players, Roku TV™ models, and at watch.globaltv.com.

All eight episodes of No Good Deed, arrive Thursday, December 12, 2024. From acclaimed creator Liz Feldman (Dead to Me), No Good Deed follows multiple families racing to buy the same 1920s Spanish-style villa that they believe will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare.

About the Series:
Synopsis:
When Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano) decide to move on from their empty nest to forge a new life, they list their gorgeous 1920s Spanish-style villa located in one the most desirable neighborhoods in Los Angeles — and the real estate frenzy begins. Multiple families all race to buy what they believe to be their dream house, convinced it will fix all of their very different problems. But as Lydia and Paul know all too well, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare. As they struggle to hide the dark and dangerous secrets that linger inside their longtime home, Paul and Lydia begin to realize that the only way they’ll escape the past is to finally face it.

From Emmy-winning creator and showrunner Liz Feldman (DEAD TO ME) comes NO GOOD DEED, a series about the highs and lows of searching for a safe, happy home and just how far we’re willing to go to protect ourselves and our loved ones in the process. Also starring Linda Cardellini, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Lisa Kudrow, Denis Leary, Poppy Liu, Teyonah Parris, Ray Romano, and Luke Wilson.

Release Date: December 12, 2024
Episodes: 8 episodes x 30 minutes
Creator / Showrunner / Director / Executive Producer: Liz Feldman
Director / Executive Producer: Silver Tree
Executive Producers: Christie Smith, Jessica Elbaum and Will Ferrell and for Gloria Sanchez Productions
Starring: Linda Cardellini, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Lisa Kudrow, Denis Leary, Poppy Liu, Teyonah Parris, Ray Romano, Luke Wilson
Guest Starring: Matt Rogers, Kate Moennig, Chloe East, Rory Scovel, Wyatt Aubrey, Kevin Alves and Linda Lavin, with Anna Maria Horsford
Directors: Silver Tree (101-103, 106-108), Liz Feldman (104-105)
Writers: Liz Feldman (101), Madie Dhaliwal & Cara DiPaolo (102), Crystal Jenkins (103), Kelly Hutchinson (104), Cara DiPaolo (105), Bruce Eric Kaplan (106), Zora Bikangaga (107), Liz Feldman & Kelly Hutchinson (108)