This fall, you are cordially invited to indulge in a world of fantasy, love, and warring ambitions when the romantic epic “The Remarried Empress” arrives November 4, 2026 exclusively on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada.

Based on the hit NAVER WEBTOON of the same name that’s amassed almost three billion views to date, “The Remarried Empress” follows the strained relationship of beloved Empress Navier and her husband Emperor Sovieshu of the Eastern Kingdom. With anxieties rising across the kingdom, the couple’s relationship begins to fracture when Sovieshu falls in love with a runaway slave and attempts to move heaven and earth to win her heart. Unwilling to compromise her dignity, Navier acquiesces to the emperor’s requests on one condition – that she be allowed to remarry rival Crown Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom. What follows is a tale of love, lust and regret that threatens the fate of an entire kingdom as Navier strives to reclaim her power.

Starring Shin Mina (“Karma”, “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”) as Empress Navier, Ju Jihoon (“Light Shop”, “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”) as Emperor Sovieshu, Lee Jongsuk (“Big Mouth”) as Crown Prince Heinrey and Lee Seyoung (“The Red Sleeve”, “The Crowned Clown”) as escaped-slave Rashta, “The Remarried Empress” has been adapted for the screen by Yeoh Geena and Hyun Choongyeol and is directed by Cho Suwon (“Still 17″, “Pinocchio”).

Set to debut with a four-episode premiere on November 4, fans can look forward to two new episodes of “The Remarried Empress” dropping every Wednesday through the series finale on November 25, only on Disney+.

Fans of exceptional Korean storytelling can sign up to Disney+ in Canada today to enjoy other unmissable Korean Originals including “Made in Korea”, about a Korea CIA agent who uses his illicit underworld business dealings to feed his hunger for power; “Tempest”, about a global conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Korean Peninsula; “Moving”, about a group of South Korean special agents working to protect their super-powered children from harm and exploitation, and so much more.

Stream the first four episodes of “The Remarried Empress” on November 4, exclusively on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada.

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This fall, the Ontario Culture Days festival invites Ontarians to experience art in unexpected ways, from dog carnivals and community karaoke to evolving sculptures, immersive installations and live performances.

Returning September 18 to October 4, 2026, Ontario Culture Days will once again transform communities across the province with more than 1,500 free arts, culture and heritage experiences, from large-scale installations and performances to hands-on workshops and unexpected public encounters.

A highlight of this year’s festival is Shifting Ground: Creatives in Residence 2026, a flagship residency program featuring five newly commissioned projects that invite audiences to become active participants rather than spectators. Together, the artists transform parks, churches, galleries and public spaces into places for creativity, conversation and community gathering,
encouraging audiences to connect with one another and the places they call home, in entirely new ways.

“Ontario Culture Days is about making arts and culture accessible, surprising and deeply rooted in community,” said Ruth Burns, Executive Director, Ontario Culture Days. “This year’s Creatives in Residence invite people to participate, contribute and connect, whether that’s bringing your dog to an art event, adding an object to a sculpture, singing karaoke with strangers or stepping inside an immersive installation.”

Across Ontario, audiences can experience:

Micah Lexier – Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days

Touring Toronto, Oakville, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Temiskaming and Windsor | September
20–October 4, 2026

Governor General’s Award-winning artist Micah Lexier celebrates the unique bond between
dogs and their humans through a playful touring public art experience launching during National
Dog Week. Bring your four-legged friend for live dog portraits, test your luck with a carnival-style
dog guesser, collect a commemorative keepsake coin and connect with fellow dog lovers, all
while supporting the Farley Foundation.

The tour culminates on October 5 with a special closing celebration at Toronto’s Waterfront for
World Pet Day, bringing together dogs, their humans and the community for a joyful finale to this
province-wide experience.

Zinnia Naqvi – Come As You Are Karaoke Night and Heart-shaped Box

Museum London | September 26 | 6–8 p.m.
Artist Zinnia Naqvi presents Come As You Are Karaoke Night, inspired by her moving-image
work Heart-shaped Box, currently featured in Biscuits and Empire: Reframing Colonial
Photography at Museum London. Heart-shaped Box explores themes of migration, memory and
belonging through a tender home video of young Pakistani sisters singing Nirvana in their new
Canadian home.

Inspired by the installation, Come As You Are Karaoke Night invites visitors to sing the songs
that shaped their lives. Whether it’s an anthem from childhood, a song that reminds you of home
or one that helped you find your place, everyone is welcome to celebrate music’s power to bring
people together.

Jon Sasaki – Everything In Balance

Niagara Artists Centre, St. Catharines | September 18 | 3–9 p.m.

Bring an object that represents something important to you and watch it become part of a large-
scale hanging sculpture that evolves throughout the day. As each new contribution is added, the
artwork is carefully rebalanced, creating a living portrait of the community and the values,
stories and connections that hold it together.

Studio Rat – Plastiscapes

St. Albans Church, Ottawa | September 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26

Step inside a monumental inflatable landscape created from reclaimed plastics as Montréal and
Toronto-based installation artists Studio Rat transform one of Ottawa’s oldest church buildings
into an immersive environment for exploration, play and gathering.

Throughout the residency, visitors are invited to experience the installation, participate in a
hands-on plastics workshop and attend MEND, a series of evenings featuring music, dance and
community presented with Congrego.

The residency culminates during Nuit Blanche Ottawa on September 26, when Body Talk
transforms Plastiscapes into a vibrant late-night celebration of art, music and community from
7:00 p.m. to midnight.

Timothy Yanick Hunter – Playing Pictures

Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church, Toronto | October 2 | 6:30–10 p.m.
Create your own image-based “reference book” during Playing Pictures: P2P Study Group
before experiencing Timothy Yanick Hunter’s immersive live performance. Combining moving
image, sound and improvisation, Playing Pictures offers audiences a rare opportunity to step
inside the artist’s creative process while exploring themes of archives, movement and diaspora.
Curators for the 2026 Creatives in Residence series include Farida Abu-Bakare, Dave
Dyment, Zahra McDoom and Sarah Munro.

The Shifting Ground: Creatives in Residence 2026 series is made possible thanks to the
generous support of Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake and Tourism London, as well as the Province
of Ontario, the Tourism Partnership of Niagara, the Ontario Arts Council, Waterfront BIA, OLG,
the City of Ottawa through Ottawa Nightlife and the City of Toronto. We acknowledge the
support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

This series would not be possible without producing partners including Arts Council Windsor &
Region, the City of St. Catharines, Congrego, Evergreen Brick Works, Museum London,
Niagara Artists Centre, Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, St. Albans Church, Trinity-St. Paul’s
United Church, Temiskaming Art Gallery, the Town of Oakville and Waterfront BIA.
Full festival programming and event details for Ontario Culture Days 2026 will be announced in
the coming weeks.

About Ontario Culture Days:
Ontario Culture Days is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to championing and supporting
arts and culture across the province.

Each fall, Ontario Culture Days presents a province-wide festival featuring free arts and cultural
experiences in communities of all sizes. Working with artists, cultural organizations,
municipalities and community partners, Ontario Culture Days brings performances, exhibitions,
workshops, tours and other participatory events to audiences throughout Ontario.
Beyond the festival, Ontario Culture Days supports the cultural sector through year-round
programs, resources, partnerships and professional development. We connect people with the
artists, stories and places that make Ontario’s communities vibrant and distinctive.

Tickets for Marvel Studios’ “Avengers Endgame: Encore” go on sale today as the epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga returns to theatres beginning September 25 in IMAX® and INFINITY VISION – a new certification for Premium Large Format (PLF) theatres that guarantees moviegoers an exceptional film presentation with big screens, bright images and outstanding sound.

The special Encore presentation of the record-breaking film includes an exclusive look at the highly anticipated December 18 release of Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday.” An additional sneak peek at the film will also be available to audiences who see “Avengers Endgame: Encore” on IMAX® and Infinity Vision-certified screens.

Tickets are available wherever tickets are sold.

In “Avengers Endgame: Encore,” after devastating events wiped out half the world’s population, the remaining heroes struggle to move forward. Ultimately, they must come together to restore order and harmony in the universe and bring their loved ones back in a dramatic showdown against Thanos. The film is produced by Kevin Feige and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo, Trinh Tran, Jon Favreau, James Gunn and Stan Lee serve as executive producers.

Marvel Studios’ “Avengers Endgame: Encore” releases in theatres September 25, 2026.

What do Bryan Adams, Ozzy Osbourne, and 18-year-old Canadian artist Mégane Fortin have in common? They’ve all created art with chimpanzees.

Fortin, a rising Canadian abstract artist whose distinctive 3D paintings have gained international attention, is the latest artist to collaborate with the chimpanzee painters of Save the Chimps, one of the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuaries.

The resulting 15-piece collection will make its debut at Bromont en Art in Quebec, August 28–30, 2026 with proceeds benefiting the Florida sanctuary and its 212 rescued chimpanzees.

Fortin travelled to the sanctuary to begin each piece herself, painting base coats and choosing contrasting colours before turning the canvases over to chimpanzees who voluntarily participate in painting as an enrichment activity.

Only a small number of the sanctuary’s chimpanzees choose to paint — and those who do have their own approaches to the canvas. This link contains images and videos of Fortin and the chimps painting at the sanctuary.

“Only about 10 per cent of the chimpanzees enjoy painting, and I was delighted to collaborate with the artists at Save the Chimps while helping raise funds for the sanctuary,” says Fortin.

“Seeing the choices they make and the different ways they interact with a canvas gives people another opportunity to appreciate just how intelligent and individual chimpanzees are.”

Fortin first discovered the chimpanzee artists at an exhibition in Miami featuring a collaboration with Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams. Other notable supporters of the sanctuary include Pamela Anderson and Paul McCartney. Now Fortin is adding her name to the list.

At just 18, the Quebec artist has already attracted attention for her highly textured, three-dimensional abstract paintings and has exhibited internationally. Her latest collection brings together her signature approach with brushstrokes added by individual chimpanzees at the sanctuary.

The works will be unveiled publicly for the first time at Bromont en Art, which is expected to attract more than 25,000 visitors from August 28–30.

“When people learn that chimps express themselves creatively, their respect for these intelligent apes only deepens,” says Dan Mathews of Save the Chimps, who organizes the collaborations and will attend the Bromont opening.

ABOUT SAVE THE CHIMPS

Save the Chimps, located in Fort Pierce, Florida, is one of the world’s largest privately funded
chimpanzee sanctuaries. The 150-acre refuge is home to 212 chimpanzees, many of whom are
survivors of laboratory research and the entertainment industry. https://savethechimps.org/

ABOUT MÉGANE FORTIN
Mégane Fortin is an 18-year-old Quebec abstract artist from Stoneham whose work is collected
across Canada, the United States and Europe. She has exhibited internationally, including at
ARTexpo New York and Spectrum Miami, and her live painting performances have helped raise
more than $100,000 for charitable causes. In fall 2026, she will exhibit in Monaco, continuing to
bring her distinctive work to international audiences. https://www.megartiste.com/

Today, Disney+ released first look images for the sixth season of the hit Original Emmy®-Award winning comedy series “Only Murders in the Building,” and for the first time ever, the beloved crime-solving trio are leaving New York City. “Only Murders in London” premieres Tuesday, December 8, 2026 on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada.

After successfully bringing the guilty to justice once again, Charles, Oliver and Mabel embark on their hardest case yet when the next victim – Cinda Canning – arrives at their doorstep, summoning them to London to catch her killer. Our beloved trio of true crime-solving podcasters must now navigate their way through the home of the cozy murder mystery, replete with a whole new collection of suspicious and particularly English-eccentric characters. But can they follow in the footsteps of the woman whose podcast started it all for them… without having their story end the same as hers?

Season six stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and special guest stars include Tina Fey, Olivia Colman, Meryl Streep, David Tennant, Nicola Coughlan, Martin Freeman and more.

“Only Murders in the Building” hails from co-creators and writers Steve Martin and John Hoffman (“Grace & Frankie,” “Looking”). Season six executive producers include John Hoffman, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Ben Smith, Jennifer Crittenden & Gabrielle Allan.

Robust parental controls ensure that Disney+ remains a suitable viewing experience for everyone in the family. Subscribers can set access limits on mature content and create PIN-protected profiles alongside the already existing Junior Mode profiles to give parents and guardians peace of mind.

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Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment and gold-standard family programming. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Subscriptions also include access to the Disney+ Perks loyalty program including special discounts, everyday savings, and early access to exclusive experiences that only Disney can offer. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

Focus Features and Universal Pictures Canada will release
Sense and Sensibility In Theaters on October 16, 2026.

Directed By: Georgia Oakley
Screenplay By: Diana Reid
Based on the Novel by Jane Austen
Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, India Flint, Jo Wallett
Executive Producers: Thea Paulett, Angela Moneke
Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane with George MacKay and Fiona Shaw
Synopsis: From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles.

Grab your rosé and clear your group chat, because Hannah Berner is entering her matchmaker era. Today, Paramount+ announced that the podcast powerhouse, stand-up comedian, and certified pop-culture whisperer will host Making Love — a new unscripted reality dating series, premiering on Paramount+ in early 2027. Berner broke the news on her hit podcast Giggly Squad, which you can watch HERE.

Making Love is a bold new relationship experiment which gives singles a completely original and unique opportunity to take destiny into their own hands. Can you actually find the person you’ve always dreamed of? With Berner steering the ship — equal parts hype woman, hilarious hall monitor, and hopeless romantic — expect the drama, the swoons, and the one-liners to hit different.

The series comes from Chris Coelen, CEO of Kinetic Content, the force behind cultural phenomenons Love Is Blind and Married at First Sight. Coelen executive produces, along with Kinetic’s President of Television Ally Simpson, Brent Gauches, Lauren Dunlop and Jayson Elmore. Co-Executive Producers are Stefanie Cohen-Williams and Maegan McDonough.

Hannah Bio:
Hannah Berner is one of the buzziest rising comedians and podcasters of this generation. She is the co-creator and co-host of Giggly Squad, one of the top-ranked TV, film & comedy podcasts in America. Recently released stand-up specials include None of My Business and We Ride at Dawn alongside her original video digital series, Han on the Street. Earlier this year, Hannah was featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s “50 Most Powerful People in New York Media” list and named in TIME’s inaugural “2025 Creators” list. Last year, Hannah released her first book written with co-collaborator Paige DeSorbo, How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously, which made The New York Times Best Seller List. Earlier this year, Hannah completed her 61-city sold-out “None of my Business” solo tour, which included a stop at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall. Next up, she will guest star in the upcoming A24 / Peacock drama series, SUPERFAKES.
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FAN EXPO Canada is excited to announce the official schedule for its 30 edition, featuring an epic lineup of panels, activities, activations and experiences for fans of all ages and fandoms.

From August 27 – 30, 2026, FAN EXPO Canada will take over both the North and South buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, offering four unforgettable days celebrating fandoms in all forms. Whether you are a fan of comics, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, gaming, or anime, there’s something spectacular waiting around every corner.

Alongside celebrity autographs and photo ops, FAN EXPO Canada 2026 will feature 400,000 sq. ft. of shopping, packed with exclusive merchandise, collectibles and the latest fandom must-haves. Pop culture enthusiasts can also dive into an action-packed show floor filled with celebrity panels, workshops, competitions and immersive experiences.

One of this year’s biggest highlights is The Lord of the Rings Anniversary Tour: Once-in-a-generation Celebration, bringing Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd together to celebrate 25 years of Middle-earth magic. Fans can join the fellowship with photo ops, autographs and tickets to their special panel, An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. The cast will also be participating in the sold out Second Breakfast: An Unexpected Feast with the Hobbits, a celebration that will rival Bilbo Baggins’ 111th birthday.

Hollywood royalty and STAR WARS™ legend Mark Hamill is also returning to FAN EXPO Canada for a special one-day-only appearance to help celebrate the show’s milestone 30th edition. Don’t miss Mark Hamill Live, a special FAN EXPO Canada event free with a General Admission ticket. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

All hands on deck! Colin O’Donoghue makes his first FAN EXPO Canada appearance with two special VIP Meet & Greets featuring an intimate 25-minute Q&A session with a handful of fans. Guests can ask the questions they’ve always wanted answered before sealing the experience with an exclusive selfie. And for Heated Rivalry enthusiasts, it’s time to Face Off Like Hollanov and put their knowledge to the test at the Heated Rivalry Trivia event. The show also welcomes the 405th Infantry Division Halo Costume Club, the world’s largest community dedicated to creating props and costumes from the Halo universe.

Get ready to step into an exciting lineup of immersive activations. Cineplex Pictures will transport attendees into the cinematic dystopian worlds of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and Godzilla Minus Zero, including a photo opportunity with the King of the Monsters. LEGO® will bring Pokémon™, Spider-Man™, and STAR WARS™ to life with incredible brick-built models, interactive activities, exclusive giveaways, and the latest LEGO® sets. Other photo ops include the Hasbro Kids Zone Takeover and Disney Consumer Products activations featuring STAR WARS™, Marvel and Toy Story!

Several fan-favourite experiences are also returning this year, including the Bell Esports Challenge and the community groups Cosplay Alliance, Doctor Who Society, Royal Ontario Museum, 501st Canadian Garrison, and Enchanta Village where fans can suit up, show up, and geek out.

FAN EXPO Canada 2026 wouldn’t be the same without its star-studded lineup, bringing together an impressive roster of celebrity guests from across TV, film, theatre, animation, comics and gaming. The lineup includes recently announced STAR WARS™ legend Mark Hamill, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, alongside John Cena, Mel Gibson, Alan Ritchson, Mr. T, Bruce Dickinson, William Fichtner, Brenton Thwaites and Ari Millen. Fans can also look forward to cast reunions featuring stars from The Goonies, Starship Troopers, as well as voice actors from X-Men: The Animated Series, Resident Evil and Halo.

NEW PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR FAN EXPO CANADA 2026 INCLUDE:

FAN EXPO ‘AFTER HOURS’ EVENTS

An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years
Join The Lord of the Rings 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour: A Once-in-a-Generation Celebration as Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd reunite to celebrate 25 years of Middle-earth magic. Choose from an exclusive backstage pass, team-up or individual photo ops and autographs, and tickets to their special panel, An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years.
Friday, August 28 @ 7 pm | General Admission $26.62.
Saturday, August 29 @ 7:30 pm | SOLD OUT

Comics Xplosion
Get ready for the ultimate art battle. Watch incredibly talented illustrators go head-to-head in real time, racing against the clock to create stunning pieces featuring your fave characters. It’s an intense creative showdown with a DJ spinning beats to fuel the energy. When the dust settles, you can snag one of the masterpieces you just watched come to life. Just flash your FAN EXPO Canada 2026 badge and dive into the action. Saturday, August 29 @ 8pm at The Rec Room.

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS

Second Breakfast: An Unexpected Feast with the Hobbits
Hungry like a hobbit? Grab a napkin and settle in for Second Breakfast hosted by Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan for a celebration that will rival Bilbo Baggins’ 111th birthday.
Sunday, August 30 @ 8 pm at InterContinental Toronto | SOLD OUT

Meet the Legendary Mark Hamill
Hollywood royalty is coming to FAN EXPO Canada for a super rare appearance. As a friend of FAN EXPO, he wanted to celebrate 30 years with us.

Don’t miss Mark Hamil Live, a special FAN EXPO Canada event with the legend himself. This is free with a General Admission ticket. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Mark Hamill VIP Package | SOLD OUT

Colin O’Donoghue VIP Meet & Greets
Some experiences you’ll remember forever… and this is one of them. Join Colin O’Donoghue for an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet featuring an intimate 25-minute Q&A session with just a handful of fans. Ask the questions you’ve always wanted answered, then seal the deal with an exclusive selfie. Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30 @ 2 pm in Room #710.

ANIME

Voice Actor College
Ready to step behind the mic? Learn what it takes to bring your fave characters to life through educational seminars featuring professional voice actors. Then visit Voice Actor College in the Exhibitors Hall to record in a working booth with professional-grade audio equipment.

FAN EXPO Canada Idolfest
The music is pumping, the penlights are shining, and the spotlight is ready. IdolFest brings kaigai idols and idol groups together for a high-energy celebration packed with dazzling choreography, crowd-pumping performances, and infectious pop idol spirit. Cheer your heart out during the concert, then keep the excitement going at the Meet & Greet in the Anime HQ.

Bear Sailor Moon’s Lip Sync Extravaganza
The time has come for you to lip sync for your life. Eight contestants go head-to-head in a winner-takes-all lip sync battle. Ever wanted to see Ash boot the house down against Deadpool? Then, this is the event you won’t want to miss. Don’t want to compete? No problem. Take a seat in the audience to witness the extravaganza and see who wins.

COMICS

Frank Miller Experience
Meet Frank Miller at FAN EXPO Canada and walk away with autographs, exclusive Batman: The Dark Knight Returns collectibles, and even a personalized sketch. It’s the ultimate celebration of a legendary career—and you’re invited. Saturday, August 29 @ 6 pm.

Joe Quesada Experience
Comic artist Joe Quesada brings his talent, passion, and legendary storytelling to FAN EXPO Canada. We’ve got packages offering everything from autographs and exclusive merch to live stage moments you won’t want to miss. Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28.

Greg Capullo Experience
Comics legend Greg Capullo is heading to FAN EXPO Canada. Score premium panel seating, autographs, and exclusive merch. Spots are limited, so grab yours now before they’re gone. Sunday, August 30 @ 10:30 am | Room #703

Kubert School Skills Lab
Do you love drawing? Whether you’re new to the world of illustration or already taking classes, hone your skills by taking a class from the talented instructors at The Joe Kubert School. Visit their booth (KS01) on the show floor for free skills lab lessons and to watch master artists at work.

Kubert School Portfolio Reviews
If you’re looking to break into the comics industry, you won’t want to miss out on this incredible opportunity. Bring your portfolio to their booth (KS01) at the show and get it reviewed by instructors from The Joe Kubert School.

Sketch Duels
Check out your fave comic artists as they go “pen to pen” in this thrilling competition. Plus, you can enter to win the original art they produce once they’re done. This is an amazing experience to witness as these friendly competitions reveal who has the edge in comic book illustration.

FAN ENGAGEMENT

Friendiverse Lounge
Step inside your ultimate geek haven. This is your space to meet fellow fans for pin trading, bracelet making, colouring, knitting, meet-ups, and more. We’re forging friendships at FAN EXPO Canada.

Itasha Showcase
Showcase spots are revving up fast for FAN EXPO Canada’s Itasha display. Got anime, gaming, or manga art on wheels? Don’t let another car steal your spotlight.

Face Off Like Hollanov: Heated Rivalry Trivia
We were going to ask you… Will you come to our Heated Rivalry Trivia event at FAN EXPO Canada this summer? Between post-game hookups, Russian monologues, and late-night confessions, it’s no wonder we’re still at the cottage. With trivia, giveaways, and meet cutes with fellow reheaters, this event will have you swooning like Ilya when Shane wears his glasses. Sunday, August 30.

BRAND ACTIVATIONS

Bell Esports Challenge
The Bell Esports Challenge presented by Best Buy Express is back. This tournament series is designed to develop the amateur Esports community by providing opportunities for players to compete at the next level. Live, in-person finals will be held at FAN EXPO Canada where competitors will be able to compete for $60,000 CAD in prizing.

CGC
Bring your collection to FAN EXPO Canada and submit your items in person for professional CGC authentication, grading and encapsulation. CGC submissions will be available for comic books, magazines, sports cards, TCG and non-sports cards, video games and home-video collectibles. Fans getting comics signed at the show can also arrange CGC Signature Series witnessing, allowing eligible books to receive the iconic yellow label, while standard unsigned comics can be submitted for Universal blue-label grading. Whether you are protecting a favourite collectible, confirming its authenticity or preparing it for display, the team will be available to help guide you through the submission process.

Level Up Your FAN EXPO Experience with eBay Live
Don’t miss out on epic deals, exclusive FAN EXPO finds, special guests, $0.01 drops & nonstop surprises! Tap into the action with eBay Live.

Experience The Banking Meta
Every game has a meta: the most effective strategy to succeed. At FAN EXPO Canada, BMO NXT LVL brings that idea to life through a series of interactive challenges inspired by how players earn, collect and level up in-game.

Visit the BMO NXT LVL Arcade to test your skills, earn rewards and redeem exclusive FAN EXPO merchandise and prizes. Along the way, you’ll discover how the same principles that help players succeed in-game—making smart choices, building rewards and thinking ahead—can help set you up for success in real life too.

Whether you’re chasing exclusive collectibles, competing with friends or exploring FAN EXPO with family and fellow fans, stop by and experience The Banking Meta for yourself.

Hasbro Kids Zone Takeover
Power up your play at the Hasbro Kids Zone! Gear up with Marvel role-play toys and pose inside a life-sized action figure package, or head to a galaxy far, far away with Grogu and a lightsaber for a photo that’s out of this world. Bladers can customize their own tops and battle head-to-head in the Beyblade Battle Arena, while Transformers Cyber World HQ brings hands-on action with the latest Autobots and Decepticons.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Visit the Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Booth for a photo opportunity worthy of Panem. These games are going to be different.

Godzilla Minus Zero
Step into the world of GODZILLA MINUS ZERO for a photo opportunity with the King of the Monsters inspired by the new film. Returning to zero is not an option.

The Ultimate LEGO® Fan Adventure
Step into three iconic fandoms at the LEGO® booth during FAN EXPO Canada 2026. Explore immersive experiences inspired by Pokémon™, Spider-Man™, and STAR WARS™, featuring incredible LEGO brick-built models, interactive activities, exclusive giveaways, and the latest LEGO® sets.

Calling all STAR WARS™ fans! Don’t miss Canadian actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, known for his role as Captain Carson Teva, at the LEGO® booth for a special appearance and photo opportunity. The first 50 fans will receive a special signed souvenir.

Thursday, August 27 from 2:00–5:00 PM (2:00–4:00 PM for VIP ticket holders only) at LEGO® Booth #1045.

EB Games Canada
EB Games Canada is proud to be back at FAN EXPO in 2026. Come visit us at booth #1743 for the latest and greatest in TCG and Pop Culture collectables!

Disney Consumer Products
Visit booth 933 to discover exciting merchandise and strike a pose with photo opportunities presented by Disney Consumer Products featuring STAR WARS™, Marvel, and Toy Story!

Professional photographer, The Lounge Booth, will be on site 4pm-9pm on Thursday, 10am-7pm on Friday, 10am-7pm on Saturday, and 10am-5pm on Sunday to capture photos which will be available for immediate digital download.

MGA Entertainment
Get ready to CUDDLECT THEM ALL! Hyojo is coming to FAN EXPO Canada with an activation you won’t want to miss. Stop by the MGA Entertainment booth and test your skills at the Hyojo Claw Machine for a chance to win your very own Hyojo!

Step up, take your shot and see if you can snag one to take home!

SCI-FI & FANTASY

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Panels
Do you love The Shire and second breakfast? Are you a Slytherin longing to go back to the common room? Don’t miss FAN EXPO Canada’s sci-fi & fantasy panels where we’ll dive into the lore of your fave fictions. Check the schedule closer to the show to find out when and where the adventure begins.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Meetups
From STAR WARS™and Doctor Who to House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings, FAN EXPO Canada will feature sci-fi and fantasy-themed cosplay meetups all weekend long. Meet like-minded fans, celebrate all things sci-fi and fantasy, and get a picture to remember.

GAMING

Japanese Arcade Games From Retroware Arcade
Japanese arcade classics are taking over Room 803. All weekend long, fans can play rare, imported games from Retroware Arcade—no quarters, no catch, just free-to-play fun. Whether you’re chasing high scores or trying something totally new, this is your chance to game like you’re in Tokyo.

Femme Gaming Free Play
No cyberbullies allowed. This women-led organization aims to create a space where everyone, regardless of gender, can feel safe, supported, and empowered to be a part of the gaming and e-sport world. Check them out in the Community Zone to play video games and meet the team.

HORROR

Horror Panels & more
Are you passionate about horror and interested in all things spooky, terrifying, and ghostly? Then you won’t want to miss our horror programming. Between discussions, debates, and cosplay ‘how-tos, there is something for everyone.

Horror Cosplay Meetups
Are you a horrifying monster in search of fellow ghouls, goblins, and the undead? A slasher in need of a victim? A vampire or witch looking for your coven? Then you won’t want to miss FAN EXPO Canada’s horror photo ops and themed cosplay meet-ups. Check the schedule closer to show time for more details.

For the full programming schedule, visit: fanexpohq.com/fanexpocanada/schedule

For a complete list of programming, guests, info, and tickets, visit: https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpocanada/

Attending the Show from outside of Toronto?
Round-trip GO Fare makes it easy for fans to get to the show in a Flash (get it?). FAN EXPO Canada has partnered with Metrolinx to get fans to and from the event safely. The GO Add-On Ticket includes round-trip GO Transit fare from any GO Station to Union Station and ensures they don’t miss a minute of the action. The GO Add-On Ticket can be added during checkout when buying tickets to FAN EXPO Canada.

*Children 12 and under ride the GO for free.

For more details and to purchase a GO Add-On Ticket, please visit the link.

ABOUT FAN EXPO Canada
FAN EXPO Canada is the largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Canada and the third-largest Pop Culture event in North America. The show has grown from a small comic book convention attracting 1,500 fans into a multi-faceted and multiple-day citywide event that attracts 130,000 people from around the world. Every year, FAN EXPO Canada offers exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned celebrities! Previous guests include Stan Lee, Patrick Stewart, Buzz Aldrin, William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd, Elijah Wood, Leonard Nimoy, Carrie Fisher, Gillian Anderson, and stars from hit television shows: The Walking Dead, Star Trek, The Vampire Diaries, Arrow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Teen Wolf, Doctor Who, Gotham, Criminal Minds, Castle, and many, many more. The all-ages pop culture convention expects to host over 135,000 fans in 750,000 sq. ft. of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the four-day event.

ABOUT FAN EXPO HQ
FAN EXPO HQ is the largest comic con producer in the world. Collectively it hosts over one million fans annually at FAN EXPO Philadelphia, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO Vancouver, FAN EXPO Cleveland, MEGACON Orlando, Toronto Comicon, CALGARY EXPO, FAN EXPO Denver, FAN EXPO Anaheim: Special Edition, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Canada, FAN EXPO Dallas, VIDCON Anaheim, EDMONTON EXPO and Dallas FAN FESTIVAL. The latest schedule of events is available on the website, along with up-to-date ticket information. Discover. Celebrate. Belong.

Michal Heuston at Ink Cap Media Inc. and Emmett McCourt at Vicarious Playground Productions are thrilled to announce that their short film, a trans waterfront escape, Driftwood, about a trans man who enlists his best friend for an adventure on the Toronto Islands in an attempt to recover a piece of himself, will have its world premiere in the Short Cuts 5 Programme at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.

Driftwood is written and directed by A.C. Birch (A Queer’s Guide to Spiritual Living (for OUTtv: The Queer Devotional), Bear Night, Boygirl) and stars A.C. Birch, making his screen debut, Breton Lalama (Really Happy Someday (TIFF ‘24, Crave), Slasher (Shudder), Law and Order: Toronto (CityTV), The Madness (Netflix)), and Adrian Rebucas (Workin’ Moms (CBC), Special Correspondents (Netflix), Man Seeking Woman (FXX), Skymed (Paramount). It was produced by A.C. Birch, Emmett McCourt (Home Again, Discretion, Disclosure) and Michal Heuston (A Queer’s Guide to Spiritual Living (for OUTtv: The Queer Devotional), Boygirl, The Pigeon King (CBC).

The film was shot in the City of Toronto and on the Toronto Islands.

Scrambling to leave the apartment of a bad hookup, trans man Tyler (A.C. Birch) fails to notice that he’s left his packer behind. He wakes up the next morning in the bed of his best friend and fellow transfag, CJ (Breton Lalama). Their groggy heatwave morning is interrupted by a text from the hookup: would Tyler like to come back and pick up his dick? Instead of addressing that question, the boys find themselves on a ferry to the Toronto Islands. Wandering around Hanlan’s Point in their underwear they begin to collect driftwood, sizing up the pieces and comparing them to the size of appendage they might be interested in if they were ever to get phalloplasty. Despite the obvious euphoria they experience at the idea of having a dick, neither boy can bring themselves to fully admit that this is something they desire. When it comes time to throw the sticks in the water and head home, Tyler finds he can’t quite let go of his. They build an altar for it instead and anoint each other against the night skyline. On the ferry ride home, the looming towers of the city remind the boys that they can’t outrun the things they’re afraid to address forever.

“The majority of Driftwood takes place over one day on the Toronto Islands, so it’s especially meaningful to have our world premiere here at home, and at TIFF no less. I am so honoured to be included in this year’s cohort of Canadian filmmakers. At its core, the film is about the kind of intimacy in which you are fully seen by someone you love. It catches Tyler, the main character, at a moment of nakedness and disconnection, and there is no neat and tidy resolution, but none is needed, because he is able to turn to CJ who sees him for everything that he is. It was inspired by my friendship with the film’s co-star, Breton Lalama, and the bonds I share with other gay, trans men. I wanted to create a film in which the wholeness of these characters can be seen by audiences, in the same way Tyler is seen by CJ, and I am seen by Breton.” said A.C. Birch.

Cinematography by Kurtis Watson (My Dad’s Tapes (TVO), Nowhere Ontario, Love Undivided), production design by Leo Dean (Punk’d Pooch, Boygirl, Run from It), editing by Olive Reed (Unlabelled, Longing, Stranding) and sound design by Jesse Lawrence (Boygirl, Cows Come Home (Bell Fibe), Priscilla (A24).

Driftwood is a true Canadian microbudget film supported by just $1,500 in crowdfunding. Post-production was completed with the assistance of the National Film Board of Canada Filmmaker Assistance Program.

ABOUT A.C. BIRCH (Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Lead)

A.C. Birch is a comedian, writer, and filmmaker based in Toronto. Driftwood is his first narrative project and his performing debut. His past work includes co-directing the feature doc, A Queer’s Guide to Spiritual Living (Inside Out 2023), directing the short doc, Leaving Vernon (Yorkton Film Fest 2018), and producing the experimental short, Boygirl (Inside Out 2026). A.C.’s work centres on nuanced, heartfelt, and exciting explorations of queer and trans life. He was one of nine inaugural participants in Spindle Film Foundation’s mentorship program for trans and gender diverse writer/directors and has since gone on to work as the program lead for the Trans Film Mentorship and host the annual Trans Film Summit at TIFF. In 2026, A.C.’s solo sketch show, Alter Boy, was programmed at the Toronto and Montreal Sketchfests. In 2024, he produced a sold-out staged reading of his original regency-era romcom at The Second City, featuring a cast of Toronto’s most beloved trans and queer comics, to rave reviews. His awards include “Best Newcomer” at Sketch To The Death 2025, “Best Writing – Category Romance” by IndieX Film Fest, and “Most Improved – Category Hotness” by friends who knew him in high school.

ABOUT MICHAL HEUSTON (Co-producer)

Michal Heuston (they/them) is a multifaceted filmmaker in Toronto with a specialty in post-production. Their debut documentary feature A Queer’s Guide to Spiritual Living premiered at the Inside Out Film Festival in 2023, and this year they premiered a short experimental animated doc called Boygirl, that reveals the emotionally imaginative experiences of a genderqueer childhood. Michal also collaborates with Big Cedar Films as a producer, and this fall will be in production on a TVO documentary about teens competitively showing dairy cows, while releasing a true crime TV hour for CBC’s Passionate Eye entitled The Pigeon King with recreations starring Mark McKinney and Kathleen Munroe. Some of Michal’s editing and post-production credits include CBC Gem’s award-winning Farm Crime, Lido TV, The Knowing– a four part CBC docuseries adapted from Tanya Talaga’s bestselling book, TVO’s Your Tomorrow which premiered at TIFF in 2024, BODY SO FLUORESCENT starring Amanda Cordner and Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah, Bell Fibe’s comedy docseries B.A. Johnston’s HamJam, and Hot Docs 2020 audience choice award-recipient Nancy’s Workshop for which Michal was also nominated for Best Editing at the New Filmmakers LA Awards in 2020. In their downtime they’re one of the organizers at Queer in Post, or hiking!

ABOUT EMMETT McCOURT (Co-Producer)

Emmett Siobhan McCourt is an award-winning genderfluid actor, producer, writer and stage-combatant. Producing credits include Home Again (indieFEST 2021-Award of Excellence Special Mention), Discretion (co-prod) and Disclosure (assist-prod) – both sponsored by Netflix’s partnership with imagineNATIVE Film Festival through the Creative Equity fund. Screen acting credits include: Reacher (Prime/Paramount/MGM), The Umbrella Academy (Netflix), Kim’s Convenience (CBC), and Home Again (Best [Performer] – LGBTQ Short- indieFEST). Emmett has served as interim chair of outACTRAto, where he initiated the joint ACTRA/SAG-AFTRA push for IMDb to update their pronoun options, and spearheaded the first Working the Scene in Rainbow initiative (based on Jessica Meya and Louis Taylor’s Working the Scene in Colour).

Amazon MGM Studios presents

A Four By Two Films production in association with Working Title Films

Only in Theatres October 23, 2026

After twenty years spent “chillin’, tokin’ and bonin’”, Ali G is shocked to discover that his long-term girlfriend, Julie, is 8 months pregnant. Faced with an extra mouth to feed, he gets off his batty and heads to America to reclaim his former glory… but soon encounters adversaries who will ultimately threaten his and his child’s very existence. Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film, ALI G: WHO IZ I? marks his directorial debut and will be released in theatres on October 23 by Amazon MGM Studios.

Directed by: Sacha Baron Cohen

Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Morgana Robinson

Genre: Comedy

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