This looks absolutely incredible! Kate Winslet stars in THE REGIME, yet another complex, meaty role. The Series explores a year inside a European regime and is from the same people who brought us SUCCESSION.The HBO Max series is coming 2024. Martha Plimpton, Andrea Riseborough, Hugh Grant and Matthias Schoenaerts also star.

(Photo/video credit: HBO Max)

Scottish Singer-Songwriter Lewis Capaldi debuted with a huge splash back in 2019 with the powerful, heart-wrenching ballad “Someone You Used to Love”, going on to receive accolades including Grammy and BRIT Award nominations. His debut disc Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, would also go on to become the best-selling album of 2019 in the UK and now he’s back with new music.

Capaldi takes his Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent Tour to Coco-Cola Colisseum tomorrow night in Toronto, just having released brand-new single “How I’m Feeling Now”.

In support of the new single, he did a day of press in Toronto, followed by an intimate five-song performance at iHeartRadio Canada Lounge, followed by a meet and greet with his fans.

Lewis is so amazing and giving, taking the time to meet volunteers and staff as well after his performance. We were a fan, but now appreciate him even more! Such a powerful, emotive voice and beautiful songcraft!

Check-out “How I’m Feeling Now“:

Some snaps from the night:

Capaldi‘s sophomore album BROKEN BY DESIRE TO BE HEAVENLY SENT arrives May 19, 2023 through Universal Music Canada.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music Group/Mr. Will Wong)

Rapper A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE was just in Toronto in February for his Me vs. Myself Tour at Coca-Cola Colisseum, but came back tonight to treat fans in the City to something amazing. Live Nation Canada, Warner Music Canada and XBox Canada partnered to bring him to the Live Nation Canada offices to meet fans and plays a little NBA 2K23 on the XBox.

He was amazing with fans, telling a crowd of them, “I got u” when they approached him for Selfies leaving the event.

The New York native charted in the Top 20 with his biggest hit to date, “Numbers” in 2019 and just released his fourth studio disc Me vs. Myself late 2022, with singles “Take Shots” (ft. Tory Lanez), “B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)” ft. Roddy Rich and “Playa” (ft. Ella Sands).

Some Snaps:

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music Group/Mr. Will Wong)

BritBox International, the world leader in the streaming of British entertainment and cultural moments, has announced its plans for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, taking place on Saturday May 6, 2023. In the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, BritBox will make available for viewers the most comprehensive collection of authentic Coronation coverage. Coverage will include major British news organisation ITV News’ live broadcast of the occasion, produced by ITN (available on BritBox’s owned and operated platform only), hosted by Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham. BritBox will also offer wider catch-up, original short form and Royal documentary programming – a total of over 30 hours of Coronation pageantry and wider content.

Coverage will begin with the live streamed Coronation special programme King Charles III: The Coronation, produced by ITN, when viewers will be given a prime view of events. This will be broadcast from Canada Gate, London, with the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony as the backdrop. Afterwards, audiences will be able to watch the programme on demand. In addition to the rolling coverage, there will also be a special hour-long highlights show that will be available soon after the programme concludes.

As part of the occasion, BritBox will also make available a number of Royal-focused special programming, including the premiere of Arthur: A Life with the Royal Family, a documentary centered on British newspaper The Sun’s former Royal photographer, Arthur Edwards.

The Coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey, London on Saturday May 6. The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will reflect the British Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.

Reemah Sakaan, CEO, BritBox International said: “Iconic British events deserve authentic British coverage, and no other streamer knows this better than BritBox. Along with our know-how in best of British programming, bringing live cultural events has always been something we have excelled at – direct from the UK, and uninterrupted. Partnering with ITN and their expert team to offer a front row seat to our viewers to this moment in history is something we are delighted to be able to offer, alongside our line-up of quality British television.”

Rachel Corp, CEO, ITN said: “ITN’s coverage of the Coronation will be watched by millions of people around the world through key partnerships such as BritBox International. We have secured key camera positions around Buckingham Palace and Westminster to provide viewers with an experience that is better than being in London. It is a privilege for ITN to be able to produce the coverage of this significant constitutional and historical event and I know that our expert teams will make this unmissable viewing.”

BritBox’s full Coronation line-up includes:

· ITN’s live stream special programme, King Charles III: The Coronation

· 60’ highlights package

· Specially – commissioned short form series Countdown to the Crown: The Who’s Who and What’s What of the Coronation

· The documentary Arthur: A Life with the Royal Family, acquired from Rainmaker

· Good Morning Britain Coronation coverage and special programming

· Broader Royal programming including documentaries Charles: The Monarch and the Man and The Monarchy

· This Morning special programming – filmed on the Coronation Street set

· EastEnders’ special Coronation episode

In recent years, BritBox has live streamed other major British and global state and cultural events such as the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the Wedding of the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, through to the BAFTA Film Awards and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Paramount+ has unveiled a first look trailer for original UK drama series NO ESCAPE. The series, produced by New Pictures, part of All3Media, is adapted from Lucy Clarke’s best-selling novel of the same name. Filming for NO ESCAPE wrapped on location in Thailand last year, and the series will launch on Paramount+ exclusively on May 18, 2023 in the UK & Ireland and Canada. The series will also debut exclusively on Paramount+ later this year in all international markets outside of the US where the service is available. 

NO ESCAPE stars BAFTA Scotland Award Winner Abigail Lawrie (“Tin Star”) and Rhianne Barreto (“The Outlaws”) as best friends Lana and Kitty, who are on the run from their lives in the UK. Together they find refuge on a romantic yacht, The Blue, crewed by a group of enigmatic people sailing through South East Asia. But The Blue harbours dark secrets and the paradise the girls thought they had found turns into a nightmare.  

On the release of the first look trailer today, the novel’s author Lucy Clarke said: “It’s been the most incredible experience to see my novel reimagined for screen. I’ve loved every moment of the journey from reading early scripts to visiting the set in Thailand. The series is breathtaking: transportive, gripping, and thrilling from beginning to end. I can’t wait for viewers to fall in love with it, too!”

NO ESCAPE also stars Jay Ryan (“It Chapter Two”), Sean Keenan (“The Power of the Dog”), Colette Dalal Tchantcho (“Domina”), Elmo Anton Stratz (“Westwall”) and Narayan David Hecter (“Riviera”) as the crew onboard The Blue. Susie Porter (“Wentworth”) and Josh McConville (“Fantasy Island”) are the Australian detectives investigating the mystery of The Blue, whilst Jake Macapagal (“Metro Manila”) is Captain Reyes from the local Filipino Police force, determined to discover what really happened onboard The Blue. 

The lead writer on the series is Kris Mrksa (“White House Farm”), and Hans Herbots (“The Serpent”, “Cobra”) is the lead director. Executive Producers for New Pictures are Elaine Pyke and Willow Grylls with Kris Mrksa.  

NO ESCAPE is one of the first original dramas commissioned in the UK that will debut across Paramount+ internationally, with additional series including SEXY BEAST, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOWand THE BURNING GIRLS.

We get a brand-new Trailer today for THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER, starring Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham and David Dastmalchian.

Synopsis:

Based on a single chilling chapter from Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula, The Last Voyage of the Demeter tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship Demeter, which was chartered to carry private cargo—fifty unmarked wooden crates—from Carpathia to London. Strange events befall the doomed crew as they attempt to survive the ocean voyage, stalked each night by a merciless presence onboard the ship. When the Demeter finally arrives off the shores of England, it is a charred, derelict wreck. There is no trace of the crew. The film stars Corey Hawkins (In the Heights, Straight Outta Compton) as Clemens, a doctor who joins the Demeter crew, Aisling Franciosi (Game of Thrones, The Nightingale) as an unwitting stowaway, Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones, Clash of the Titans) as the ship’s captain and David Dastmalchian (Dune, the Ant-Man franchise) as the Demeter’s first mate. The film also features Jon Jon Briones (Ratched, American Horror Story), Stefan Kapicic (Deadpool films, Better Call Saul), Nikolai Nikolaeff (Stranger Things, Bruised) and Javier Botet (It films, Mama). From DreamWorks Pictures and the producers of Zodiac and Black Swan, The Last Voyage of the Demeter is directed by Norwegian horror virtuoso André Øvredal (Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark, Trollhunter), from a script by Bragi F. Schut (Escape Room), Stefan Ruzowitzky (The Counterfeiters) and Zak Olkewicz (the upcoming Bullet Train), based on the chapter “The Captain’s Log” of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The film is produced by Brad Fischer and by Oscar®-nominated producer Mike Medavoy and Arnold Messer for Phoenix Pictures and is executive produced by Matthew Hirsch.

THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER is in theatres August 11, 2023.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

Disney+ recently announced FX’s “Class of ‘09,” the limited series thriller from Tom Rob Smith starring Brian Tyree and Kate Mara, will premiere Wednesday, May 10, 2023 on Disney+ in Canada. The premiere will include the first two episodes of the eight-episode series, with a new episode each following week. A brand-new Trailer was unveiled today.

“Class of ’09”is a suspense thriller limited series that follows a class of FBI agents set in three distinct points in time who acclimate and grapple with immense changes as the U.S. criminal justice system is altered by artificial intelligence. Spanning multiple decades and told across interweaving timelines, the series examines the nature of justice, humanity and the choices we make that ultimately define our lives and legacy.

The series stars Brian Tyree Henry as “Tayo,” one of the most brilliant and unorthodox agents to ever join the bureau, and Kate Mara as “Poet,” a woman who never imagined joining the world of law enforcement, yet has found herself at the center of its most pivotal transformation. Sepideh Moafi (“Hour”), Brian J. Smith (“Lennix”), Jon Jon Briones (“Gabriel”), Brooke Smith (“Drew”), Jake McDorman (“Murphy”) and Rosalind Eleazar (“Vivienne”) round out the cast.

“Class of ’09”is created and executive produced by Tom Rob Smith. Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Zanne Devine, Jessica Levin and Joe Robert Cole also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by FX Productions.

Corus Entertainment’s top specialty networks Showcase and W Network announced today a blockbuster lineup of summertime staples featuring the premieres of buzzworthy Pete Davidson-led series Bupkis, subversive comedy Everyone Else Burns, and family drama Dreamland. In addition to these new series, viewers will be treated to familiar favourites including crime-fighting comedy Code 404, beloved supernatural mystery series and top 20 specialty entertainment program Nancy Drew, and the highly anticipated Season 7 premiere of top 10 specialty entertainment program Outlander.

SHOWCASE

Premiering Thursday, May 25 at 9 p.m. ET, Bupkis, a half-hour comedy, follows Pete Davidson as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships. The raw, semi-autobiographical series stars Davidson, Emmy® Award-winner Edie Falco, and Academy Award®-winner Joe Pesci alongside a star-studded supporting cast in a show that straddles reality and absurdity to best represent what it is to be Pete Davidson. Guest stars include Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, I Want You Back), Emmy® Award-winner Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond, Fargo), Simon Rex (Red Rocket, P Island), Emmy® Award-winner Ray Romano (Get Shorty, Made for Love), Emmy® Award-winner Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live), and Chase Sui Wonders (Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, City on Fire). This prolific list also includes newly announced guest stars La La Anthony, Charlamagne Tha God, Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Philip Ettinger, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser, Sunita Mani, John Mulaney, Oona Roche, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Jon Stewart, and Marissa Jaret Winokur. Lorne Michaels serves as executive producer for Broadway Video, Judah Miller (showrunner) and Dave Sirus serve as writers and executive producers alongside executive producers Andrew Singer and Erin David. Directed by co-executive producer Jason Orley, the series comes from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Broadway Video.

Following the premiere of Bupkis, a new arresting third season of crime-fighting comedy, Code 404, premieres Thursday, May 25 at 9:30 p.m. ET. On limited duties pending an investigation into their last case, Detective Inspectors Major (Daniel Mays) and Carver (Stephen Graham) find themselves at an all-time low. So, when one of their own within SIU is murdered, Major and Carver become hellbent on solving the case and proving their worth. But it’s bigger than they thought… They discover they’re dealing with a twisted serial killer whose sights are now set on them. With lives at stake, they need to work together, but tensions run high and fractures in their partnership begin to worsen.

W NETWORK

It’s heating up on W Network with the premiere of Everyone Else Burns on Monday, May 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Blessings be upon the Lewises: a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade. ‘Patriarch’ David (Simon Bird), who strives for the church to promote him as an Elder, long-suffering Fiona (Kate O’Flynn) hungers for a life beyond sermons and squash. Aaron (Harry Connor) is a model young believer – except his drawings feature the rest of the family burning in hell and anxious 17-year-old Rachel (Amy James-Kelly) is about to fall for someone who could save her social life, but also damn her soul. Everyone Else Burns is a subversive, authentic and bitingly funny exploration into what it feels like to balance faith, family and identity in a world that could end tomorrow (but probably won’t).

Fans of the romantic, time-traveling drama Outlander won’t want to miss the highly anticipated Season 7 premiere on Sunday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The extended 16-episode season will be split into two parts, with the second half airing in 2024. Loyal fans will recognize Graham McTavish reprising his role as “Dougal MacKenzie,” Nell Hudson as “Laoghaire Fraser,” Steven Cree as “Old Ian Murray,” Andrew Whipp as “Brian Fraser,” Layla Burns as “Joan MacKimmie,” and Lotte Verbeek as “Geillis Duncan.” Several new actors will be joining the cast for Season 7, including Gloria Obianyo as “Mercy Woodcock,” a free Black woman navigating the hardships of life in Colonial America; Rod Hallett as “Benedict Arnold,” the notorious Revolutionary soldier turned traitor; Chris Fulton as “Rob Cameron,” a new acquaintance of Roger and Brianna; Diarmaid Murtagh as “Buck MacKenzie,” the illegitimate son of Dougal MacKenzie and Geillis Duncan, and Roger’s ancestor, a role previously played by Graham McTavish in Season 5, and Kristin Atherton as “Jenny Murray,” Jamie’s sister and Young Ian’s mother, a role originated by Laura Donnelly in Seasons 1 through 3. This rich list of talent joins the previously announced new additions to the “Outlander” family, Charles Vandervaart as “William Ransom,” Izzy Meikle-Small as “Rachel Hunter” and Joey Phillips as “Denzell Hunter,” who join returning fan-favourites Caitríona Balfe as “Claire Fraser,” Sam Heughan as “Jamie Fraser,” Sophie Skelton as “Brianna MacKenzie,” Richard Rankin as “Roger MacKenzie,” John Bell as “Young Ian,” David Berry as “Lord John Grey,” Caitlin O’Ryan as “Lizzie Beardsley” and Paul Gorman as “Josiah” and “Keziah Beardsley.” The Outlander television series, which is distributed by Sony Pictures Television, is inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books, which have sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide, with all nine of the books gracing the New York Times best-seller list. The Outlander television series has become a worldwide success with audiences, spanning the genres of history, science fiction, romance and adventure in one amazing tale. Outlander is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Left Bank Pictures and Story Mining & Supply Company, in association with Sony Pictures Television.

The bone-chilling, teeth-chattering fourth and final season of Nancy Drew premieres on Sunday, June 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Season 4 begins as legendary teen detective Nancy launches a new investigation to find a group of missing bodies from Horseshoe Bay’s cemetery that have been dug up and stolen – or have possibly risen. As Nancy is drawn into this ghostly case, a string of unexplained paranormal crimes leads the Drew Crew to believe that the literal sins of the town’s past have returned to haunt the living. Meanwhile, Nancy struggles with yearning for Ace, the man she loves. But when a slow-burning attraction begins between Nancy and the son of Ryan Hudson’s newest enemy, Nancy must decide whether this love interest is worth the ire of both her father and Ace – whose own heart may also be tempted by a new relationship. Nancy’s exploits this season will bring the Drew Crew numerous standalone cases, stunning twists, humour, and unexpected romances as they are drawn into a season-long mystery unlike any they have had to solve before.

Then, it’s all sun, sea, and secrets in the vibrant new comedy-drama, Dreamland, premiering on Monday, July 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Dreamland is a big-hearted drama about secrets, lies, loves and aspirations within a family of four sisters. Eldest sister Trish (Freema Agyeman) is pregnant for the third time with her partner Spence (Kiell Smith- Bynoe). And this time, she’s decided: it’s going to be a girl. Her two sisters Clare (Gabby Best) and Leila (Aimee-Ffion Edwards) rally around her with their mum (Frances Barber) and their Margate-legend nan (Sheila Reid), “manifesting” a little girl at Trish’s ‘mani-festival’. But when their other sister, Mel (Lily Allen), makes an unexpected reappearance back into their lives, her return threatens to destabilize the entire family. A knock on their door and their ‘Dreamland’ is no more. Set in the sundrenched British seaside town of Margate, the series is a dark comedic exploration of multi-generational female relationships, and their (somewhat dysfunctional) family dynamics.

W Network and Showcase can be streamed via STACKTV, available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, FuboTV, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming. The networks arealso available through all major TV distributors, including Bell, Cogeco, Eastlink, Rogers, SaskTel, Shaw, Shaw Direct, Telus and Videotron.

Though LOVE AGAIN isn’t out till next month, today we get a glimpse of what the Music will sound like from this Rom-Com inspired by the Music of legendary Céline Dion! The Film’s Soundtrack hits stores May 12, 2023 including new music from Dion!

About The Album
Sony Music Entertainment Canada/Columbia Records has announced LOVE AGAIN (Soundtrack from The Motion Picture) will be released on May 12. The 14-track album is available for pre-order now and features five new Céline Dion songs, including the title track “Love Again” written by Dan Wilson and Arista Records artist ROSIE, listen HERE. The soundtrack features the first new music from Celine since her 2019 album Courage, along with six of Celine’s past hits, as well as three of the film’s score selections.

“I had a lot of fun doing this movie. And to have the privilege of appearing with the beautiful and talented actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sam Heughan in my very first feature film is a gift that I will cherish forever. I think it’s a wonderful feel-good story, and I hope that people will like it, and like the new songs too.” – Celine Dion

Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion (in her first film role), Love Again features eleven songs from Celine that are woven into the narrative of the film and its characters. In a recent interview with People Magazine Sam Heughan shared that “Celine’s music, in a way, brings my character and Priyanka’s character together,” with Priyanka Chopra Jonas adding that Love Again is “our ode to Celine.” Love Again, written for the screen and directed by Jim Strouse, opens in theatres May 5, 2023 via Screen Gems. Watch the trailer here.

LOVE AGAIN (Soundtrack from The Motion Picture) Track List:

1. Love Again
2. I’ll Be
3. Waiting On You
4. Love Of My Life
5. The Gift
6. It’s All Coming Back To Me Now
7. Orpheus & Eurydice (Score from Love Again)
8. All By Myself
9. Where Does My Heart Beat Now
10. Celine Wisdom (Score from Love Again)
11. A New Day Has Come
12. Courage
13. That’s The Way It Is
14. Love Takes Courage (Score from Love Again)

(Photo/video credit: Sony Music Entertainment)

Telefilm Canada is announcing that eight French-language feature film titles are receiving funding under the Production Program (first round of decision for the big budget stream), for a total of $14 million.

1994-1995 (comedy)

Director and screenwriter: Ricardo Trogi

Production: Go Films L.P.R.S. Inc.

Distributor: Immina Films

Fleur bleue (drama)

Director and screenwriter: Geneviève Dulude-De Celles

Production: Colonelle films

Distributor: Entract Films

*coproduction Canada/Luxembourg/Roumanie

Gagne ton ciel (drama)

Screenwriter: Alexandre Auger et Mathieu Denis

Director: Mathieu Denis

Production: 9174-5018 Québec inc.

Distributor: Maison4tiers

*coproduction Canada/ France

La petite et le vieux (comedy)

Director: Patrice Sauvé

Screenwriter: Sébastien Girard

Production: 9215-8534 Québec Inc. (Parallaxes)

Distributor: TVA Films

Le chef et la douanière (comedy)

Director and screenwriter: Manon Briand

Production: Item 7

Distributor: Sphère Films

Le vaisseau des tempêtes (fantasy)

Screenwriter: Émilie Rosas

Director:
Nicola Lemay et Emilie Rosas

Production: 10e Ave Productions

Distributor:
Maison4tiers

L’univers soufflé (comedy)

Director and screenwriter: Anne Émond

Production: Metafilms

Distributor: Sphère Films

Villeneuve (historical drama)

Screenwriter: Daniel Roby et Guillaume Lonergan

Director: Daniel Roby

Production: Christal Films Productions

Distributor: Les Films Opale

(Photo credit: Telefilm Canada)