After its award-winning turn at Cannes, yaking the L’Œil d’or, Photon Films release ERNEST COLD: LOST AND FOUND in Canada theatrically December 6, 2024.

SYNOPSIS:
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Raoul Peck’s ERNEST COLE: LOST AND FOUND is a new documentary chronicling the life and work of Ernest Cole, one of the first Black freelance photographers in South Africa, whose early pictures, shocking at the time of their first publication, revealed to the world Black life under apartheid. Cole fled South Africa in 1966 and lived in exile in the U.S., where he photographed extensively in New York City, as well as the American South, fascinated by the ways this country could be at times so vastly different, and at others eerily similar, to the segregated culture of his homeland. During this period, he published his landmark book of photographs denouncing the apartheid, House of Bondage which, while banned in South Africa, cemented Cole’s place as one of the great photographers of his time at the age of 27. After his death, more than 60,000 of his 35mm film negatives were inexplicably discovered in a bank vault in Stockholm, Sweden. Most considered these forever lost, especially the thousands of pictures Cole shot in the U.S. Telling his own story through his writings, the recollections of those closest to him, and the lens of his uncompromising work, the film is a reintroduction of a pivotal Black artist to a new generation. Click here to watch the trailer.

COUNTRY: France, United States
RUNTIME: 106 minutes
LANGUAGE: English

DIRECTOR: Raoul Peck – I Am Not Your Negro, Silver Dollar Road, Murder in Pacot
WRITERS: Ernest Cole, Raoul Peck
FEATURING THE VOICE OF: LaKeith Stanfield – Selma, Knives Out, Atlanta
EDITOR: Alexandra Strauss
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Wolfgang Held, Moses Tau, Raoul Peck
COMPOSER: Alexei Aigui
PRODUCERS: Tamara Rosenberg, Raoul Peck

Get ready to find out what the buzz is all about! Cirque du Soleil’s 25th production, OVO (“egg” in Portuguese), is a bountiful riot of energy, movement, wonder, and joy found in nature. Through show-stopping acrobatics highlighting insect species and their unique personalities and abilities, OVO explores the beauty of biodiversity in all its contrasts and vibrancy. Since its first and only stop in Toronto in 2009, OVO has recently added new acts, new characters, new music and is set to dazzle a new generation of all-ages! The OVO colony will perform May 1 to June 22, 2025 at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W. under a new mobile arena, the biggest tent that Cirque du Soleil has ever brought to Toronto!

TICKET INFO
Tickets for Cirque du Soleil’s OVO in Toronto go on sale to the public starting Friday, November 1st at 10am at cirquedusoleil.com/ovo. Cirque Club members can get exclusive early access to tickets starting today; or by signing up for free and easy subscription at cirqueclub.com.

ABOUT OVO
From mighty crickets bouncing off trampolines to a hypnotic spider contorting inside her web, OVO exudes extraordinary showmanship to tickle the imagination. Funny and chaotic, yet adorable and wonderful, OVO charms our inner child with its sweet exuberance. Comprised of 100 people from 25 different countries, including 52 artists, OVO brings to the stage high-level acrobatic acts redefining the limits of the human body.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. Building on four decades of pushing the boundaries of the imagination, the Company brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group celebrates 40 years of defying reality, defining entertainment, and illuminating the world through art and creativity.Since its creation in 1984, more than 400 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from 80 different nationalities. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit cirquedusoleil.com.

Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research* reveals that travellers are ‘rewriting their playbook’ in 2025, defying the norms of age, gender, or simply what society thinks travel should look like for them. From nighttime exploration to thrill-seeking seniors, travellers are stretching their wings to fuel and find long-lasting personal growth. Booking.com commissioned research among more than 27,000 travellers across 33 countries and territories to present nine travel predictions that foresee 2025 ushering in new ways of experiencing the world.

Arjan Dijk, Senior Vice President and CMO at Booking.com comments: “Canadians, like most of the world, are feeling the stresses of accelerating change across multiple fronts. Global elections, rapid AI advancements, and increased costs of living, to name a few, have us feeling fatigued, needing to withdraw, pick a side, or simply disconnect. Yet, in the face of this rising uncertainty, we’re seeing just the opposite in travel. In 2025, we expect change makers to take the lead as travel moves away from tradition and we become more attuned to our own desires and needs, as well as those of the destinations we want to visit. We continue to see travel as a force for good that can uplift local economies, nourish personal growth, shatter misconceptions, and strengthen relationships. Reimagining travel is in our DNA at Booking.com and we will continue to find innovative ways to make it easier for all travellers to forge their own path in 2025 and beyond.”

SKI Trips: Boomers will throw caution to the wind in favour of multigenerational megatrips

Forget a restful retirement; baby boomers are rewriting the rules on travel, showing the rest of the generations what ‘living their best life’ is all about. ‘Ski’ vacations will be on the rise – but not on the slopes – as parents flip priorities by Spending Kids’ Inheritance (SKI) instead of squirreling their savings. Nearly half of Canadian travellers (42%) would rather spend money on the trip of a lifetime in 2025 than leave inheritance to their children.

But next year, this trend will take on an increasingly altruistic approach, as older relatives look to splash the cash among their families, helping the younger generations through the cost of living crisis by paying for their next vacation. 

While 51% of Canadian travellers admitted that their parents had already paid for their vacations or part of their vacations since being an adult, boomers are likely to influence an uptick thanks to the 76% who are happy to pay for their children when booking their next trip and 79% for their grandchildren. Prepare for more multi-generational trips courtesy of the Bank of Mom & Dad, as grandparents, parents and grandchildren pack their bags together for the ultimate bonding experiences.

Not only will boomers be opening their wallets in 2025, but an emerging cohort are also expected to defy their years and conventional expectations in favor of thrill seeking in 2025. 37% of this generation within Canada are interested in adventure vacations (up from 20% in 2024**). Easing their way into an era of adrenaline, nearly a third (41%) are interested in horseback riding and 23% are interested in letting go of their inhibitions at a wine rave. 

NocTourism: Travellers have their head in the clouds as they look towards celestial happenings, cooler climates, and midnight magic

As space tourism edges ever closer to reality, many will be focused on building connections with the universe as they turn to more attainable astro-pursuits in 2025. Ditching the daylight crowds for midnight magic, over half (58%)of Canadian travellers are considering visiting darker sky destinations with starbathing experiences (58%), star guides (53%), once in a lifetime cosmic events (54%), and constellation tracking (52%) top of their stellar adventure lists.

Concerns around climate change have also influenced this shift, with 56% planning to elevate their nighttime pursuits to avoid rising daytime temperatures and 24% preferring to vacation in cooler locations. Protection from UV rays is important for 61% of Canadian travellers who say they plan to reduce the amount of time they spend in the sun, while more than half (54%) will be planning activities in the evenings and early mornings when the sun is at its lowest. 

An appreciation for the nocturnal world is also deepening our connections with nature, as most Canadian travellers (54%) would book an accommodation without lights to encourage less light pollution and preserve flora and fauna.

Boyz II Zen: Male travellers will abandon bravado and embrace more fulfilling group travels

Booze and bravado are set to take a back seat, as activities that prioritize more mindful male bonding will prevail in travel in 2025. Nearly half (43%) of Canadian travellers agreed that they would encourage one of the men in their life to go on a men-only trip, jumping to 61% for Gen Z, and 56% for millennials. 24% of Canada’s male travellers are abandoning societal expectations and ‘bro culture’ cliches to switch off from the stresses of everyday life, 30% to rest and rejuvenate, 26% in pursuit of mental health benefits, 23% personal growth. Building connections, both old and new, will be crucial with more than a quarter (27%) looking to make new friendships, and 21% looking to improve their relationship building with friends and family. 

And further defying expectations, it’s women persuading the men in their lives to go on a men-only trip, with 58% encouraging their partner, 31% their friends, 24% their brother, and 17% their father to put their personal wellbeing first.

The Gate Escape: Travellers will be on board with airports stepping up their appeal

Gone are the days of arriving ‘just in time’ to avoid dull airport time-killing, as travellers reframe their 2025 vacation kick-off to embrace a new era of airport entertainment.  More than half (59%) of Canadian travellers are curious about airports with more unique experiences or facilities, and a quarter (27%) express an interest in visiting somewhere because of its airport.

But it’s Canada’s Gen Z and millennials who look set to fuel this trend. Among both, 41% are keen to consider destinations based on their airport, rejecting stressed-out stereotypes in favor of indulgent experiences, like sleep pods (43% Gen Z, 39% millennials), spas (32% for both Gen Z and millennials), and Michelin star restaurants (18% Gen Z, 19% millennials). 

With half of Canadians (52%) suggesting they would feel more excited about their trip if there were a wider array of facilities for use prior to their flight, vacations will start well before you board the plane.

Passport to Longevity: Next level health and wellness experiences may replace the longstanding vacation popularity of booze and food indulgence

As travellers search for the elixir of life, a vacation is no longer just time to unwind. Driven by the desire to cultivate better lifestyle choices, 54% of Canadian travellers are interested in a longevity retreat – a super-charged flex on traditional wellbeing itineraries where temporary fixes are replaced in the pursuit of a longer, healthier life.

Deep revitalization is a top priority, from body vibration (50%) and red light therapies (50%), to cryotherapy (37%) and stem cell treatment (40%) as treatments Canadian travellers are seeking out. 60% are looking for new wellness activities they can mix into their daily lives, including learning about timed coffee ingestion (32%) and IV therapy (32%). 

And with 55% of Canadian travellers revealing they would pay for a vacation that’s sole purpose was to extend their lifespan and wellbeing, 2025 could mark the first year of the rest of their longer lives. 

Vintage Voyaging: Unique, secondhand finds are set to become the new destination-branded coffee mug

Vacation wardrobes will get a makeover in 2025, as trendy travellers turn vintage voyagers, hitting thrift stores while on holiday to curate a more sustainable suitcase. Almost half (43%) of Canadian travellers said they would be interested in buying their vacation wardrobe during their trip rather than before, jumping to 63% of Gen Z. 58% would visit thrift stores during vacation and nearly three quarters (71%) have already bought vintage or second-hand products on their travels. 

No doubt influenced by both cost and climate awareness, this shift isn’t just about style – it’s about stretching our dollars further. 56% of Canadian travellers intend to be thriftier on their trips and 67% are tightening budget planning in order to maximize their experiences, as 32% say they buy vintage on vacation because they find better bargains. Defying the churn of fast fashion and mass consumerism, 24% of Canadian travellers say they find better quality products in vintage stores abroad than at home.

A thrift trip is now more than just shopping; it’s a way to bring cultural connections back home, all while making eco-conscious and wallet-friendly choices. Move over fridge magnet, vintage clothes are the new souvenir of choice.  

Neuroinclusive navigation will herald in a new era of comfort and ease 

There is growing momentum around the need for less conventional and more inclusive approaches to travel experiences that better connect with the needs of neurodivergent travellers. Nearly half (45%) of Canadian travellers who consider themselves neurodivergent have had a negative experience while travelling due to their neurodivergence, while 44% believe their travel options are limited because of their neurodivergence.

Many Canadian travellers would like to see technology play a greater part of their travel journey and help reduce theirs, or their travel companions’, anxiety. Half (51%) are keen on AI tools that would provide them with up-to-date travel information, reports of delays and suggestions on quieter, less busy spaces in airports and hotels. Sensory rooms in airports, hotels and other locations are sought after by 72%, while 66% would like to see more ‘block out noise’ options across the travel experience. 

In fact, the call for progress in 2025 is loud and clear with 66% wanting an industry-wide initiative or program that shares their needs and preferences seamlessly with airlines and accommodation providers, providing a closer connection between travellers, platforms and operators.

Travellers will tap into technology to support more sustainable travel 

New technologies are already helping travellers find experiences tailored to their needs, but in 2025 we’ll see innovations that help tourists meet the needs of the destinations they hope to experience. 

62% of Canadian travellers will use technology to make informed decisions that not only respect the places they visit but contribute positively to them. AI-powered tools, like Booking.com’s AI Trip Planner, are set to play a pivotal role in shaping these journeys, with 31% of travellers interested in using AI to curate trips, helping create itineraries that encourage deeper, more positive connections with destinations’ communities.

Many will also apply a more responsible lens to how they are using technology. Half (51%) of Canadian travellers won’t tag locations on social media when visiting a lesser known destination to avoid encouraging flocks of Insta-tourists. That said, for the 48% of Canada’s Gen Z and 33% of millennials who would rethink visiting a destination if they couldn’t tag its location, technology will also play a role in finding alternatives that can be shared without the guilt of overburdening the usual hotspots. 61% are hoping to use technology to find less crowded areas and 18% are already using apps to tackle this in real time.

For more information about Booking.com’s 2025 Travel Predictions, please visit https://www.booking.com/articles/travelpredictions2025.html.

You’ve heard all the buzz out of TIFF ’24 and now we get a release schedule for this acclaimed film across Canada! It arrives November 13, 2024 on Netflix.

PARTICIPATING THEATRES INCLUDE:

Ontario

Toronto – TIFF Lightbox
Whitby – Landmark Cinemas 24 Whitby
Kingston – The Screening Room
Hamilton – Playhouse Cinema
Waterloo – The Princess Original Cinema
Guelph – The Bookshelf
London – Hyland Cinema
Ottawa – Mayfair Theatre
Kanata – Landmark Cinemas Kanata
British Columbia

Vancouver – The Park Theatre
Victoria – Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
Alberta

Calgary – Cineplex Odeon Westhills Cinemas
Edmonton – Metro Cinema
Manitoba

Winnipeg – Cineplex Odeon McGillivray Cinemas and VIP
Québec

Cinéma du Parc (with English subtitles)
Cinéma Guzzo Méga-Plex Sphèretech (with English subtitles)
Cinéma Guzzo Taschereau (with English subtitles)
Cinéma Cineplex Odeon Ste-Foy (with English subtitles)
Cinéma Moderne (with English or French subtitles)
Cinéma du Musée (with French subtitles)
Cinéma Beaubien (with French subtitles)
Cinémathèque québécoise (with French subtitles)
Cinéma Guzzo Méga-Plex Pont-Viau (with French subtitles)
Cinéma Guzzo Méga-Plex Jacques Cartier (with French subtitles)
Cinéma Le Tapis Rouge (with French subtitles)
Nova Scotia

Halifax – Park Lane Cinema

SYNOPSIS | From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes Emilia Pérez, an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations. Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. The fearsome cartel leader Emilia (Karla Sofía Gascón) enlists Rita (Zoe Saldaña), an unappreciated lawyer stuck in a dead-end job, to help fake her death so that Emilia can finally live authentically as her true self. Written and directed by Audiard (Rust and Bone, A Prophet), the double Cannes-winning film also stars Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Edgar Ramírez.

DIRECTOR: Jacques Audiard
WRITER: Jacques Audiard
PRODUCERS: Pascal Caucheteux, Jacques Audiard, Valérie Schermann, Anthony Vaccarello
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Pauline Lamy
CAST: Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia), Zoe Saldaña (Rita), Selena Gomez (Jessi), Adriana Paz (Epifanía), and Edgar Ramírez (Gustavo)
ORIGINAL SCORE AND SONGS BY: Clément Ducol and Camille
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France

To celebrate Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along” finale, Disney+ unveiled an eye-popping “Look Ahead” teaser that reveals upcoming 2024-2025 Marvel Studios’ titles that will launch exclusively on the streamer in the months ahead.

The teaser features first looks at the following content:

-Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time, comes to the small screen on November 12.
-Marvel Animation’s “What If…?” returns for its highly anticipated third season with daily episodes beginning on December 22.
-“Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” joins Marvel Animation’s lineup on January 29, 2025.
Marvel Television’s “Daredevil: Born Again” original, live action series launches on March 4, 2025.
-“Ironheart,” an original, live action series from Marvel Television, debuts on June 24, 2025.
-From Marvel Animation, “Eyes of Wakanda” launches on August 6, 2025.
-Also from Marvel Animation, “Marvel Zombies” comes in time for Halloween in October 2025.
-Marvel Television’s “Wonder Man” original, live-action series is poised to release in December 2025.

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi), a leader in high-fidelity audio reissues, announces 30th anniversary editions of Mariah Carey‘s iconic nine-times-Platinum holiday album, Merry Christmas. This definitive collection will be available in three formats all sourced from the original master tapes: a Hybrid SACD (order HERE), a numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP (limited to 4,000 copies, order HERE), and a numbered-edition UltraDisc One-Step 180g 33RPM LP (limited to 3,000 copies, order HERE). These releases are scheduled to ship to customers on December 13th, making them the perfect addition to a Yuletide celebration.

For the first time ever, Merry Christmas will be available on SACD and the groundbreaking UltraDisc One-Step format at 33RPM. The UltraDisc One-Step offers unparalleled detail, depth, and dimensionality, allowing listeners to experience Carey’s powerhouse vocals and timeless classics like “All I Want for Christmas Is You” with breathtaking clarity and warmth. Available in audiophile quality for the first time since its original release three decades ago and featuring the bonus track “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” the record breathes with a newfound openness and transparency that enhance the spirituality, passion, and festive tenor of Carey’s singing.

Mariah Carey’s reign as the Queen of Christmas began not just with her love for the season, but with the phenomenal success of her blockbuster Merry Christmas. Released in 1994, the album quickly joined the ranks of holiday classics like Bing Crosby’s White Christmas and Frank Sinatra’s A Jolly Christmas. Having re-entered the Top 200 charts every year since 2019, Merry Christmas ranks as one of the three most commercially successful holiday LPs ever made and, in due time, will likely earn the top distinction in that class. A global hit, it seamlessly ties together Christian, gospel, and secular threads and speaks to a boundless audience, independent of denomination. MoFi’s reissue captures the magic of this timeless collection, showcasing Carey’s signature vocals and masterful range with breathtaking fidelity.

Track List:
“Silent Night”
“All I Want for Christmas Is You”
“O Holy Night”
“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
“Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)”
“Joy to the World”
“Jesus Born on This Day”
“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Gloria (In Excelsis Deo)”
“Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child”
“God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”

MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LAB
The world’s leading audiophile reissue label, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) is renowned for its commitment to maintaining uncompromising quality and preserving the artist’s original intent. Since its inception in 1977, MoFi has released the definitive-sounding versions of many of the greatest albums in history. Recognizing the importance of getting every detail right, MoFi sources its Original Master Recording releases from the original master tapes. That hallmark — along with a horizontal Original Master Recording stripe on the front cover and numbered-edition stamp on the back — has helped make MoFi recognized around the globe. MoFi’s singularity extends to its incessant efforts to push the limits of sound reproduction via innovations like the UltraDisc One-Step LP. To achieve its goals, the label established its own mastering studio that allows its engineers to execute the cutting process in-house and ensure that no artifacts are added to the final product: the best-sounding vinyl LPs and SACDs available. Read more about MoFi’s technologies and releases at mofi.com.

Today, Prime Video with Hayu and STACKTV announced a compelling new streaming bundle for Canadians that includes Hayu – NBCUniversal’s all-reality streaming service and STACKTV, Corus Entertainment’s premium multi-channel streaming service. Available exclusively on Prime Video, the bundle offers a huge selection of the world’s biggest entertainment brands, including The Real Housewives and Below Deck franchises, as well as current seasons of Survivor and Top Chef Canada – plus much more.

“We are thrilled to work with Hayu and STACKTV to bring Canadians one of the best values in streaming and an unprecedented selection of captivating content,” said Dan Slepak, Head of Marketplace, Prime Video, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. “From live TV, reality, true crime, exclusives and more – Canadians can now access Hayu and STACKTV’s extensive content offering on Prime Video, at a great bundled rate.”

With this new bundle, Prime members can continue to further customize their viewing experience. Customers can save 25 per cent when they subscribe to the new streaming bundle for just $14.99 per month– exclusively on Prime Video.

“As Canada’s only all-reality streaming service, we have hundreds of shows and thousands of episodes of top reality content with episodes streaming the same day as TV – all ad-free,” said Hendrik McDermott – MD, EMEA Networks, Hayu & International DTC. “We know that’s of huge value to fans of the genre and we’re thrilled to pair that with STACKTV’s robust offering, providing Canadian fans with the ultimate streaming subscription via Prime Video.”

“We’re delighted to join forces with Hayu to offer Canadians an unbeatable streaming bundle via Prime Video,” said Drew Robinson, Vice President, Content Distribution, Corus Entertainment. “By pairing STACKTV’s extensive lineup of top entertainment and lifestyle shows, with Hayu’s all-reality content, we’re delivering even more value and variety for Canadian viewers, all in one place.”

“Even before I got into a car, I already knew I was born to race” says Ayrton Senna, played by Gabriel Leone in Senna. The main trailer released today reveals snippets of historic, thrilling moments in the life of the racing legend. Never-before-seen images have also been released from Netflix’s much-awaited production from Brazil, premiering November 29, 2024.

Over six episodes, the miniseries dramatizes for the first time Ayrton Senna’s journey through triumphs, disappointments, joys, and sorrows, revealing his personality and personal relationships. The story starts at the beginning of the three-time Formula 1 champion’s motor racing career, following him from his karting days, through his move to England to compete in Formula Ford, and continues up to the tragic accident in Imola, Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix.

In addition to Leone, the cast features Brazilian actors such as Alice Wegmann (Lilian, Ayrton’s first wife), Camila Márdila (Vivianne Senna, his sister), Christian Malheiros (Maurinho, his friend), Gabriel Louchard (Galvão Bueno), Hugo Bonemer (Nelson Piquet), Julia Foti (Adriane Galisteu), Marco Ricca (Miltão, Ayrton’s father), Nicolas Cruz (brother), Pâmela Tomé (Xuxa), Rodrigo Veloso (Flávio Lalli, brother-in-law) and Susana Ribeiro (Zaza, his mother). The international cast includes Arnaud Viard (Jean-Marie Balestre), Joe Hurst (Keith Sutton), Johannes Heinrichs (Niki Lauda), Kaya Scodelario (Laura, a journalist and fictional character), Keisuke Hoashi (Osamu Goto), Leon Ockenden (James Hunt), Matt Mella (Alain Prost), Patrick Kennedy (Ron Dennis), Richard Clothier (Peter Warr), Steven Mackintosh (Frank Williams) and Tom Mannion (Sid Watkins).

Vicente Amorim is the showrunner and director. Julia Rezende also directs the show. Senna is produced by Gullane and created in partnership with Senna Brands and the driver’s family.

ABOUT SENNA
Production: Fabiano Gullane and Caio Gullane
Head Writer: Gustavo Bragança
Writers: Álvaro Campos, Gustavo Bragança, Rafael Spínola, Thais Falcão and Álvaro Mamute

About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with 270 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

About Senna Brands
Senna Brands is a company that is part of the group created by the family of the three-time champion to manage the assets linked to the driver and the iconic Senna and Senninha brands. Through official products, experiences, tributes, events, and partnerships, Senna Brands aims to perpetuate Ayrton Senna’s legacy around the world and ensure that the driver’s positive values serve as an inspiration to fans and new generations.

About Ayrton Senna
In the world’s fastest and most global sport, Ayrton Senna is considered by many to be the fastest F1 driver of all time. His impressive figures help explain why the driver has earned the title of sporting legend: winning three F1 world titles, 41 victories, 65 pole positions and 80 podiums between 1984 and 1994. Senna, however, is much more than just statistics and records: the Brazilian was responsible for some of the most magical moments in world motorsports. Ayrton established a new level of excellence in the sport and was a legend in the art of surpassing his own limits. Senna’s passion for a better Brazil, in addition to his deep-rooted drive and determination both on and off the track, set him apart. His legacy inspired the founding of the Ayrton Senna Institute. For 28 years, its mission has been to develop well-rounded individuals, preparing them for all aspects of life in the 21st century.

About Gullane
Gullane is one of the largest producers and promoters in the Brazilian film and TV market, as well as one of the main exporters of independent works. Founded in 1996 by brothers Caio Gullane and Fabiano Gullane, the company already boasts over 50 films released in Brazil and abroad, as well as 30 shows for TV and digital platforms. Notable films and series include Carandiru, Brainstorm, The Year My Parents Went on Vacation, the Till Luck Do Us Part franchise, The Second Mother, Just Like Our Parents, Bingo – King of Mornings, the series Alice and Hard (HBO), seasons 1 and 2 of Unidade Básica (Universal), Jailers (Globoplay), The Freitas Brothers (Space and Amazon Prime), Sintonia, Nobody’s Looking and Kissing Game (Netflix). Gullane has received over 500 awards and nominations from the biggest film and TV festivals in Brazil and around the world, including the Tiradentes Film Festival, the Rio Film Festival, Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Toronto, MIPTV, and the Emmys.

MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, has slated Academy-Award® nominated director Luca Guadagnino’s Queer for release in Canada on December 13, 2024. Queer had its North American Premiere at TIFF 2024 and will have its UK Premiere as a Special Presentation at the BFI London Film Festival on October 17, 2024.

The film stars Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Academy-Award® nominee Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, Henrique Zaga, Omar Apollo, Andra Ursuta, Andres Duprat, Ariel Shulman, Drew Droege, Michael Borremans, David Lowery, Lisandro Alonso and Colin Bates.

Queer is written by Justin Kuritzkes (Challengers), with music from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (Challengers, The Killer, Bones and All, Mank), cinematography from Sayombhu Mukdeeprom (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name, Suspiria), edited by Marco Costa (Challengers, Bones and All) and costume design from J.W. Anderson (Challengers).

1950. William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.

Queer was produced by Fremantle, Fremantle North America, Lorenzo Mieli for The Apartment, a Fremantle Group Company, and Luca Guadagnino for his Frenesy Film Company, in collaboration with Cinecittà and Frame by Frame. Fremantle Group financed the film.

QUEER WILL RELEASE IN CINEMAS IN CANADA ON DECEMBER 13, 2024

Today we get a new Featurette for WICKED which hones-in on the talented Cast singing live on-set during filming. Universal Pictures Canada release November 22, 2024.

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

Genre: Musical Event

Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage

Director: Jon M. Chu

Written by: Winnie Holzman

Based on the musical Wicked, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman, from the novel by Gregory Maguire

Producers: Marc Platt, David Stone

Executive Producers: David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz, Jared LeBoff