Today, Prime Video announced the premiere date and released first-look images of Rachel Weisz (Disobedience, The Favourite, Black Widow) as OBGYN twins Beverly and Elliot Mantle for the highly anticipated psychological thriller Dead Ringers. Weisz also serves as an executive producer. The limited series is created, written, and executive produced by Emmy-nominated writer and playwright Alice Birch (Normal People, Succession, The Wonder). All six episodes premiere April 21, 2023 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

A modern take on David Cronenberg’s 1988 thriller starring Jeremy Irons, Dead Ringers will feature Rachel Weisz playing the double-lead roles of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who share everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes—including pushing the boundaries of medical ethics—in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women’s health care to the forefront. The series’ ensemble cast includes Britne Oldford (The Umbrella Academy, American Horror Story: Asylum) as Genevieve, Poppy Liu (Hacks, Better Call Saul) as Greta, Michael Chernus (Severance, Orange is the New Black) as Tom, Jennifer Ehle (Zero Dark Thirty, Saint Maud) as Rebecca, and Emily Meade (The Deuce, The Leftovers) as Susan.

Filmmaker Sean Durkin (Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Nest, The Iron Claw) directed the first two episodes and co-directed the last episode of the series. Durkin also serves as an executive producer. The directing team also includes Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body, Girlfight), Karena Evans (P-Valley, Snowfall), and Lauren Wolkstein (A Friend of the Family, Y: The Last Man).

Dead Ringers is co-produced by Amazon Studios and Annapurna Television. Alice Birch, who is the series showrunner, serves as an executive producer alongside Rachel Weisz for Astral Projection, Stacy O’Neil, Sue Naegle, and Sean Durkin. Ali Krug is the executive producer for Annapurna Television. Erica Kay, Anne Carey, and Polly Stokes also serve as executive producers. James G. Robinson, David Robinson, and Barbara Wall executive produced for Morgan Creek.

(Photo credit: Prime Video)

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today its line-up of beloved music celebrations touching down in Edmonton this March. The jewel of JUNO Week, JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN & FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada returns with a twist, adding Q with Tom Power: A conversation with Simu Liu to the festivities, alongside many more treasured JUNO Week events, including JUNO Comedy Show Presented by SiriusXM Canada, JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music, JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports, JUNO Fan Fare, Junior JUNOS Presented by Edmonton Public Library, JUNO Stories from the Studio and more.

JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN & FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada and Q with Tom Power: A conversation with Simu Liu

For the first time ever, the “Jewel of the JUNOS” will provide audiences with two events in one. The night kicks off with a live interview taping for Tom Power’s hit CBC program Q, where he’ll get up close and personal with global superstar Simu Liu live on stage in Edmonton. CBC Music’s Damhnait Doyle, will then host JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN and FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada, featuring intimate conversations and stripped down performances from some of Canada’s top songwriters and 2023 JUNO nominees. The performing artists include Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year JUNO nominee Adria Kain, two-time JUNO Award winner Dan Mangan, celebrated country music duo The Reklaws,  multi-Platinum-selling artist, producer, and actor Tyler Shaw and breakthrough indie band Wild Rivers.

• WHAT: An evening of intimate conversations and performances where guests will hear personal stories and anecdotes behind some of their favourite songs.
• WHO: A live taping of Q hosted by Tom Power featuring Simu Liu followed by JUNOS Songwriters’ Circle hosted by CBC Music’s Damhnait Doyle, Adria Kain, Dan Mangan, The Reklaws, Tyler Shaw and more to be announced.
• WHEN: Sunday, March 12 | Doors 6:00 p.m. MT | Show 7:00 p.m. MT
• WHERE: Winspear Centre | 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
• TICKETS: Tickets are available at www.junoawards.ca

Fans can stay updated on the full artist lineup for JUNO Songwriters’ Circle by keeping an eye on The JUNO Awards social accounts.

Event Promotional Partner: iHeartRadio and Exclaim!

JUNO Comedy Show Presented by SiriusXM Canada

Hosted by veteran comic Cory Mack, the evening will feature performances by 2023 JUNO Award nominees for Comedy Album of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada, including Just For Laughs regular Courtney Gilmour, Roast Battle Canada’s Jackie Pirico, comedic writer and actor Jon Dore, two-time JUNO nominee Matt Wright alongside producer of Things Black Girls Say, Zabrina Douglas.

• WHAT: Canadians are seriously funny people. Don’t believe us? Stop in at the JUNO Comedy Show Presented by SiriusXM Canada to check out exceptional home-grown comedians delivering the side-splitting sets that earned them Comedy Album of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada nominations.
• WHO: Hosted by Cory Mack with performances from Courtney Gilmour, Jackie Pirico, Jon Dore, Matt Wright and Zabrina Douglas
• WHEN: Friday, March 10 | Show 1: 7:00 p.m. MT | Show 2: 9:00 p.m. MT
• WHERE: Rapid Fire Theatre | 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton
• TICKETS: Admission is 18+, tickets available at the door and www.junoawards.ca

JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music

• WHAT: JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music is back and once again taking over intimate stages and bustling pubs across Edmonton. For three jam-packed nights, JUNOfest presented by CBC Music will showcase talent, of all genres, from across the country ranging from indie all-stars to dynamic jazz ensembles. Featuring over 50 artists, fans will be able to catch some of their favourite musicians and JUNO nominees in more than 10 venues across the city.
• WHO: Aaron Goodvin, Altameda, Amanda Rheaume, Ammoye, Anna Sofia, Angelique Francis, Aysanabee, Bad Buddy, Bardic Form, Cab’Ral, Cadence Weapon, Cancer Bats, Carter & the Capitals, Celeigh Cardinal, Chad Price, Clayton Bellamy, D’orjay, Digging Roots, Emily Schultz, Evan Redsky, Evil Tongues, Fawn Wood, FKB, Fortunate Ones, Francois Klark, Hailey Benedict, Harm & Ease, hearteyes, HNTR, Jake V/Congregation, K-Riz, LISE, Kaeley Jade, Kate Blechinger, Katie Tupper, King of Foxes, Mama’s Broke, Martin Kerr, Mauvey, Mecha Maiko, Miesha & The Spanks, Morgan Toney, Mouraine, Horse, Odonis Odonis, Purple City Disco, Red Hot Hayseeds, Rellik, Rich Aucoin, Robert Adam, Sargeant X Comrade, SEELO, Sechile Sedare, Shaela Miller,  Skratch Bastid, Sloan, Sydney Blu, Tea G, Teen Daze, The Bros. Landreth, The East Pointers, The Prairie States, The Spanish Flies, The Washboard Union, VERTTIGO and wihtikow, 
• WHEN: Friday, March 10 – Sunday, March 12 | Various shows 6 p.m. – midnight. M.T.
• WHERE: Multiple Venues including: Union Hall, Starlite Room, River City Revival House, Temple Ballroom, Midway Music Hall, The Buckingham, 99ten, The Common, The Chvrch Of John, SOHO, Evolution Wonderlounge, Gateway Theatre, Block 1912, Rocky Mountain Icehouse and The Aviary
• TICKETS: Tickets are available at www.junofest.ca

Event Promotional Partner: Exclaim! 

Junior JUNOS Presented by Edmonton Public Library

• WHAT: Celebrating Canadian music with a special concert series featuring nominees for Children’s Album of the Year and special guests. Families are invited to clap, sing and dance alongside fun music and storytelling.
• WHO: Hosted by CBC Kids’ Janaye Upshaw with live performances by Beppie, Garth Prince, Maestro Fresh Wes Presents: Young Maestro and Keysha Freshh, Splash’N Boots and a virtual appearance by Jeremy & Jazzy
• WHEN: Sunday, March 12 | Doors 11:30 a.m. | Show 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. MT
• WHERE: Muttart Theatre (Edmonton Public Library – Stanley A. Milner Library) | 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
• TICKETS: Free tickets are available at www.junoawards.ca

JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports

• WHAT: Passion, practice, and putting on one hell of a show. Music and hockey have a lot in common. This year, JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports returns for the first time since 2019. A celebrity hockey game that pits musicians and professional athletes against each other in support of MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity, JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports is an event for music and sports lovers alike.
• WHO: Athletes and musicians line-ups to be announced!
• WHEN: Sunday, March 12 | Doors 12 p.m. | Game: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. MT
• WHERE: Downtown Community Arena (Rogers Place)| 10245 105 Ave NW, Edmonton
• TICKETS: Tickets are available at www.junoawards.ca

JUNO Fan Fare
Music fans across Edmonton will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance for some face time with their favourite Canadian artists at this year’s JUNO Fan Fare. Taking place at the legendary West Edmonton Mall, the interactive afternoon features meet and greet opportunities with JUNO nominees, past and present. Hosted by Virgin Radio’s Luke Rodriguez, the fan-centric event will feature photo sessions with decorated Canadian artists including multi-platinum songwriter/producer duo Banx & Ranx, first-time JUNO nominee Devon Cole, acclaimed singer/songwriter Preston Pablo, dance-pop icon Rêve, JUNO Award winning country star Tenille Townes and Tyler Shaw.

• WHAT: JUNO Fan Fare gives fans the once in a lifetime opportunity to meet, interact and take photos with their favourite Canadian artists. This will make your JUNOS experience one to remember!
• WHO:
  • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. MT | Session 1: Devon Cole, Tenille Townes, and Tyler Shaw
  • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. MT | Session 2: Banx & Ranx, Preston Pablo, and Rêve
• WHEN: Sunday, March 12 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. MT
• WHERE: Centre Stage – West Edmonton Mall | 8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton
• TICKETS: Free tickets are available at junofanfare.ca

JUNO Stories from the Studio

• WHAT: A panel discussion with JUNO Award-nominated engineers and producers. This event gives audiences a look into the creative process behind Canada’s most iconic songs and albums.
• WHO: Hosted by Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew with panelists Akeel Henry, Derek Hoffman, Gus van Go, Jason Dufour and Mike Wise
• WHEN: Monday, March 13 | Doors 10 a.m. | Panel 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. MT
• WHERE: Betty Andrews Recital (MacEwan University) | Room 11-150, 11110 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton
• TICKETS: Free tickets are available at www.junoawards.ca

Fans can stay updated on all JUNO Week events by keeping an eye on The JUNO Awards social accounts for new performer announcements and the complete line-up of events.
 
The 52nd JUNO Awards, produced by Insight Productions (a Boat Rocker company), will broadcast and stream live across Canada from Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB at 8 p.m. ET/6 p.m. MT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages. Tickets for The 2023 JUNO Awards start at $49.00 (including tax plus fees) and are available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.ca/junos, by phone and in-person at the Rogers Place box office.

Charlotte Rampling stars in Matthew J. Saville’s semi-autobiographical JUNIPER, opening in theatres February 24, 2023 in Toronto at Cineplex Varsity Theatre and Vancouver at Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas on February 24, 2023. Expansion to additional markets to follow. Additional markets confirmed as of Feb 13 include Halifax, Ottawa, Victoria, Peterborough, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Victoria, Fredericton, Belleville, and Gravenhurst with more to come! VOD date is April 4, 2023.

Synopsis:

When a self-destructive teenager is suspended from school and asked to look after his feisty alcoholic grandmother as a punishment, the crazy time they spend together turns his life around.

(Photo/video credit: Photon Films)

Today Netflix released the official first look photos of BEEF, premiering globally on April 6, 2023. The Dark Comedy Series consists of ten episodes at 30 minutes each.

Synopsis:

BEEF follows the aftermath of a road rage incident between two strangers. Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, goes head-to-head with Amy Lau (Ali Wong), a self-made entrepreneur with a picturesque life. The increasing stakes of their feud unravel their lives and relationships in this darkly comedic and deeply moving series.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

Today we get brand-new Character Posters for SCREAM VI!

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS 

Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter. In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), Jasmin Savoy Brown (“Mindy Meeks-Martin”), Mason Gooding (“Chad Meeks-Martin”), Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”), Hayden Panettiere (“Kirby Reed”) and Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) return to their roles in the franchise alongside Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, and Samara Weaving.

DIRECTED BY 

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett

WRITTEN BY

James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick

BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY

Kevin Williamson

PRODUCED BY

William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

 Kevin Williamson, Gary Barber, Peter Oillataguerre, Chad Villella, Courteney Cox,

Ron Lynch, Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena

STARRING

Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Mason Gooding, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Jenna Ortega, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, Samara Weaving with Hayden Panettiere and Courteney Cox.

SCREAM VI arrives March 10, 2023 via Paramount Pictures Canada and Spyglass Media Group.

(Photo credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

motionball Gala is back and continuing their support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. 2,000 guests will head to Liberty Grand for Toronto’s most sought-after gala, which aims to raise $300,000 net for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation in one night. Expect an evening of unparalleled entertainment with 10 acts across two ballrooms, guests can enjoy live music in one room while DJs spin the night away in another. 

Key details: 

• Hosted by Breakfast Television’s Devo Brown
• Attended by many VIPs, elite athletes, Olympians, influencers and socialites
• A silent auction featuring over 100 luxury items
• Red carpet and a photobooth to capture the evening glam
• Open bar

When: Friday, March 3rd, 2023

Where: Liberty Grand, 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Tickets: $135 early bird tickets – $160 regular. Available for purchase here.

During tonight’s Big Game, we got a look at a new Trailer for “INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY,” the highly anticipated fifth installment of the iconic “Indiana Jones” franchise, starring Harrison Ford as the legendary hero archaeologist, and directed by James Mangold (“Ford v Ferrari,” “Logan”). The film will open in theatres on June 30, 2023.

Starring along with Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (“Pain and Glory”), John Rhys-Davies (“Raiders of the Lost Ark”), Shaunette Renee Wilson (“Black Panther”), Thomas Kretschmann (“Das Boot”), Toby Jones (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Boyd Holbrook (“Logan”), Oliver Richters (“Black Widow”), Ethann Isidore (“Mortel”) and Mads Mikkelsen (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”). Directed by James Mangold, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1981, is once again composing the score.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Canada)

Tonight during the Big Game, we got a brand-new Trailer for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL.3! The long-awaited feature film, releasing in theatres on May 5, 2023.

Synopsis:

In Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

James Gunn writes and directs “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter and Maria Bakalova. Kevin Feige is the producer and Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nikolas Korda, Simon Hatt and Sara Smith serve as executive producers.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Canada/Marvel Studios Canada)

A new Teaser Poster just arrived for THE FLASH and during tonight’s Big Game we got a first look at the new Canadian Trailer for this latest entry into the DC universe!

Synopsis:

Warner Bros. Pictures presents “The Flash,” directed by Andy Muschietti (the “IT” films, “Mama”). Ezra Miller reprises their role as Barry Allen in the DC Super Hero’s first-ever standalone feature film.

Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

“The Flash” ensemble also includes rising star Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon (“Bullet Train,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”), Ron Livingston (“Loudermilk,” “The Conjuring”), Maribel Verdú (“Elite,” “Y tu mamá también”), Kiersey Clemons (“Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” “Sweetheart”), Antje Traue (“King of Ravens,” “Man of Steel”) and Michael Keaton (“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “Batman”).

“The Flash” is produced by Barbara Muschietti (the “IT” films, “Mama”) and Michael Disco (“Rampage,” “San Andreas”). The screenplay is by Christina Hodson (“Birds of Prey,” “Bumblebee”), with a screen story by John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein (“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming”) and Joby Harold (“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” “Army of the Dead”), based on characters from DC. The executive producers are Toby Emmerich, Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman and Marianne Jenkins.

Joining director Muschietti behind the camera are director of photography Henry Braham (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “The Suicide Squad”), production designer Paul Denham Austerberry (“IT Chapter Two,” “The Shape of Water”), editors Jason Ballantine (the “IT” films, “The Great Gatsby”) and Paul Machliss (“The Gentlemen,” “Baby Driver”), and costume designer Alexandra Byrne (“Doctor Strange,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”); the score is by Benjamin Wallfisch (“The Invisible Man,” the “IT” films).

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Double Dream/a Disco Factory production of an Andy Muschietti film, “The Flash.” It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and is set to open in theatres in North America on June 16, 2023 and internationally beginning 14 June 2023.

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release THE FLASH June 16, 2023.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)

It’s Super Bowl weekend, so those who are off to the Movies this weekend, really must want to see these releases! Of course, it’s all MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE taking top spot at the Box Office in its debut with $11 million from 1,500 theatres only for Warner Bros. This final installment in the Franchise gets 46% on the Tomatometer.

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER still is thriving with $6.5 million, enough for second spot for 20th Century Studios. Its run is now brought to $646 million in North America.

In third is TITANIC’s 25th Anniversary re-release with $6.4 million from 2,464 theatres for Paramount Pictures. Domestically to date, the classic has made $665 million giving Director James Cameron two films in the Top Five this weekend.

Fourth is 80 FOR BRADY with $5.6 million in its second weekend for Paramount Pictures, a total $24.5 million thus far.

Rounding this Top Five out is KNOCK AT THE CABIN with $4.6 million for Universal Pictures, a two-week tally of $23 million.