Season Two of Off Campus will spotlight the romantic relationship between characters Allie Hayes (Mika Abdalla) and Dean Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn).

Quote from series creator Louisa Levy: “We are so excited to continue Allie and Dean’s story as our primary romance of season two after kickstarting their romance in season one. But if you fell in love with Hannah and Garrett, don’t worry — they will still be an integral part of our robust ensemble. We’re looking forward to telling the next chapter of everyone’s story. There’s a lot for fans to look forward to!”

Mika Abdalla led Hulu’s comedy Sex Appeal, recently starred in the 2024 indie Snack Shack opposite Gabe LaBelle, and appeared in the award-winning series The Pitt.

Stephen Kalyn is a Canadian actor best known for his recurring role in Gen V, and has also appeared in projects including Cruel Intentions, Motorheads, and Essex County.

A college soap based on the bestselling book series, Off Campus follows an elite ice hockey team, and the women in their lives, as they grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery—forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood.

Series regulars of Off Campus Season Two include Mika Abdalla (Snack Shack, Sex Appeal), Stephen Kalyn (Gen V, Motorheads), Ella Bright (The Crown, Malory Towers), Belmont Cameli (Until Dawn, Saved by the Bell), Antonio Cipriano (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, National Treasure: Edge of History), Jalen Thomas Brooks (The Pitt, Thanksgiving), India Fowler (Fear Street: Prom Queen, The Agency), with Philipa Soo (Hamilton, Dopesick) set to recur.

Creator Louisa Levy co-showruns and executive produces Off Campus with Gina Fattore. Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen and James Seidman executive produce for Temple Hill. Leanna Billings of Billings Productions and Neal Flaherty also serve as executive producers.

Elle Kennedy, the author and creator of the Off Campus universe, is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than 50 contemporary fiction and romance novels. Her works have been translated into over 25 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Season 1 Success Metrics:

Off Campus Season 1 is the No. 3 most-viewed debut season of any series in Prime Video history

Through its first 12 days, Off Campus Season 1 reached 36 million viewers worldwide.

Off Campus Season 1 ranks as the No. 3 most-viewed debut season of any Prime Video series, following only The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 and Fallout Season 1.

Among Women 18-34, Off Campus Season 1 is Prime Video’s most-viewed series debut season of all-time.

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports, including Prime Monday Night Hockey, and also Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, and The Boys; and programming from channels such as Sportsnet, TSN, Paramount+, Apple TV+, Crave, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, and STACKTV, a multi-channel service featuring 16 top-tier networks (Global, Flavour Network, Home Network, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD), via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.primevideo.com

DISCLOSURE DAY – ONLY IN THEATRES JUNE 12, 2026. Today we get a Final Trailer.

If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people.

We are coming close to … Disclosure Day.

Universal Pictures is proud to release a new original event film created and directed by Steven Spielberg. The film stars SAG winner and Oscar® nominee Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place), Emmy and Golden Globe winner Josh O’Connor (Challengers, The Crown), Oscar® winner Colin Firth (The King’s Speech, Kingsman franchise), Eve Hewson (Bad Sisters, The Perfect Couple) and two-time Oscar® nominee Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Rustin).

Based on a story by Spielberg, the screenplay is by David Koepp, whose previous work with Spielberg includes the scripts for Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Combined, those films earned more than $3 billion worldwide. Koepp also wrote the script for this 2025’s Jurassic World Rebirth.

Disclosure Day is produced by five-time Academy Award® nominee Kristie Macosko Krieger (The Fabelmans, West Side Story) and by Spielberg for Amblin Entertainment. The executive producers are Adam Somner and Chris Brigham.

Steven Spielberg is one of the industry’s most successful and influential filmmakers. The top-grossing director of all time, Spielberg has helmed such blockbusters as Jaws, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, the Indiana Jones franchise and Jurassic Park.

Among his myriad honors, he is a three-time Academy Award® winner, including Oscars® for Best Director and Best Picture for Schindler’s List, which received a total of seven Oscars®, and for Best Director for Saving Private Ryan. His most recent film, The Fabelmans, was released by Universal in 2022 and received seven Academy Award® nominations, including for Directing, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress and Best Picture.

Genre: Thriller

Cast: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Screenplay by: David Koepp

Story by: Steven Spielberg

Producers: Kristie Macosko Krieger and Steven Spielberg

Executive Producers: Adam Somner and Chris Brigham

Citytv today announced the return of its hit original series Hudson & Rex this fall with an action-packed 12-episode new season. John Reardon returns as Detective Charlie Hudson and is reunited with his trusted canine-partner Rex, alongside returning cast members Mayko Nguyen (Dr. Sarah Truong), Kevin Hanchard (Superintendent Joseph Donovan), Justin Kelly (Tech Analyst Jesse Mills) and Luke Roberts (Detective Mark Hudson).

“I’m excited to step back into the role of Charlie as Hudson and Rex moves into its next chapter,” said John Reardon. “The series has earned a passionate audience around the world, and I’m grateful for the continued support. I’m looking forward to beginning production on the new season with the cast, crew, creative team, production, and network partners – and to sharing more adventures with Rex and the fans.”

Production for the new season is scheduled to begin in June in St. John’s, Newfoundland. When viewers last saw Charlie Hudson, he was heading to South America in search of his missing brother, Jack. Next season will see Charlie shocking everyone with his return to St. John’s with one final task to accomplish before putting the Belize nightmare behind him. Charlie’s return creates a complicated dilemma for loyal Rex and sets off a chain reaction inside the St. John’s Police Department.

“John is a talented actor and we’re incredibly pleased to have him return as Detective Charlie Hudson,” said Christina Jennings, Chairman & CEO, Shaftesbury. “We know that fans missed him and so did we. We look forward to getting back to work and bringing fans an exciting new season.”

“Hudson and Rex has been a staple on the Citytv schedule for nearly a decade and we’re thrilled to bring it back for viewers with John returning as Charlie for another season of action-packed crime-solving drama,” said Kale Stockwell, Head of Original Programming, Rogers Sports & Media.

Produced by Shaftesbury and Pope Productions Ltd., in association with Citytv and Beta Film, the new 12-episode season builds on its passionate and loyal fanbase. Hudson & Rex has been sold to more than 100 territories including the United States, Italy, Germany, and France. Sherry White is the series showrunner and Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Lisa Porter, John Reardon, Kevin Hanchard and Sherri Davis serve as executive producers. Beta Film handles the distribution of Hudson & Rex.

About Citytv 

A distinctive alternative to conventional programming, Citytv and Citytv streaming (Citytv+) is home to bold dramas, fan-favourite reality TV, Canadian originals, as well as local news and entertainment programs such as CityNews and Breakfast Television. Citytv is a part of Rogers Sports & Media, a division of Rogers Communications Inc., Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company (TSX, NYSE: RCI).

About Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury is an award-winning creator and producer of original content, founded by Christina Jennings, Chairman and President. For more than three decades, the company has been at the forefront of Canadian screen-based storytelling, building internationally successful series and franchises that reach audiences worldwide. Shaftesbury’s productions include the globally acclaimed drama Murdoch Mysteries, now in its 19th season, and Hudson & Rex, both airing in over 120 countries. One of Canada’s longest-running dramas, Murdoch Mysteries has generated more than $1 billion in economic output in Ontario and contributed over $766 million to Canada’s GDP. The series has expanded into new formats and audience experiences, including live symphony performances, educational initiatives, immersive fan activations, and the digital companion series Macy Murdoch, which extends the Murdoch Mysteries universe onto Roblox. Shaftesbury’s portfolio spans scripted drama, comedy, and genre programming, including the horror anthology Slasher and its latest instalment Hell Motel, the international thriller Departure which went to #1 on Netflix in 40 countries, the Irish-Canadian co-production SisterS, and Irish Blood, Acorn TV’s highest-rated series. Current projects include the dark crime drama The Borderline, now streaming on Crave, the upcoming comedy series Slo Pitch, and Granville Girls, a newly announced Netflix series.

About Pope Productions

Pope Productions is a St. John’s-based media production company founded by the late Paul Pope, currently helmed by producer Lisa Porter. The company has produced all seasons of HUDSON & REX. Features and MOWs include the CBC comedy A Christmas Fury and festival favourites Hunting Pignut, Beat Down and Grown Up Movie Star, which scored a Special Jury Prize at Sundance for Tatiana Maslany. Documentaries include It’s Mental, Heavy Weather Presents, the multi-award-winning My Left Breast, Legends and Lore of the North Atlantic, and Going the Distance. From the historical dramatic miniseries Above and Beyond, to the classic comedy Rare Birds, and the outrageous series Drunk and on Drugs: The Happy Funtime Hour, Pope Productions’ rich repertoire reflects its deep commitment to a vibrant production industry both in Newfoundland and nationally.

About Beta Film

A leading European independent film and television group, Beta produces, finances, and distributes television and film for the global market. With over 30.000 hours of content, we manage one of the largest libraries in Europe, including numerous Oscar and Emmy-winning productions. For more than 65 years, we have been nurturing strong partnerships with creatives, broadcasters, streamers, distributors, and festivals. As an experienced and independent player, we create alliances and hold stakes in over 40 production companies and distribution labels, while also operating special interest channels throughout Europe. Founded in 1959 by Leo Kirch and owned by Jan Mojto since 2004, Beta is based in Munich, Germany, with offices in the US, Latin America, the Middle East, and throughout Europe

This summer, alongside the recently announced marquee series Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs, TIFF honours the great international screen legend and longtime friend of the Festival, Catherine O’Hara, featuring some of her most iconic roles, and TIFF Cinematheque continues its Pride celebration with a rare spotlight on German-born lesbian filmmaker Monika Treut.

Additionally, TIFF Cinematheque’s summer-themed slate features anticipated revivals and landmark anniversary screenings including Henry Hathaway’s Niagara in honour of Marilyn Monroe’s centenary, the 25th anniversary of Lucrecia Martel’s La Ciénaga, and the 55th anniversary and new 4K Toronto Premiere of Gerald Potterton’s Tiki Tiki on Canada Day. Plus, a relaxed screening of The Bob’s Burger Movie, the 2022 animated musical based on Loren Bouchard’s beloved animated sitcom.

Not to be missed, Tsai Ming-liang’s much-lauded fourth feature The Hole (TIFF ’98) — an absurdist mix of dark comedy, Hong Kong musical, and Kafkaesque sci-fi — returns for a limited run on a newly struck 35mm print.

The schedule for Downtown Movies in the Park is now available, with this year’s series celebrating timeless sports films about underdogs and misfits on the unlikely road to victory. Featuring six free weeks of outdoor screenings under the stars at David Pecaut Square, this year’s films are: Next Goal Wins (June 24), Cool Runnings (July 1), A League of Their Own (July 8), The First Slam Dunk (July 15), Bend It Like Beckham (July 22), and Remember the Titans (July 29).

Information is subject to change. Please visit tiff.net for up-to-date programming details. Tickets for July programming will be available to TIFF Members on Wednesday, June 10, and to the public on Friday, June 12. Tickets for August programming will be available to TIFF Members on Wednesday, July 15, and to the public on Friday, July 17.

TIFF CINEMATHEQUE PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Monika Treut: Transcending Gender

June 26–July 24

This July, TIFF Cinematheque continues its Pride celebration with Monika Treut: Transcending Gender, a rare spotlight on the German-born, lesbian filmmaker, curated by TIFF Cinematheque programmer Jacob Crepeault. Treut explores queer and trans identities through the ambiguities and fluid margins that exist between restrictive binaries, turning the camera to subjects whose interior lives had rarely been documented at the time. This series presents new 2K restorations from the Hamburg Kinemathek released by Muscle Distribution, with Canadian Premieres of My Father is Coming (TIFF ’91), Female Misbehavior (TIFF ’92), Didn’t Do It For Love (TIFF ’97), and Gendernauts (1999), and Virgin Machine (TIFF ’88) with an introduction by Toronto-based drag artist and film curator Weird Alice.

Catherine O’Hara: Queen of Comedy

August 21–26

Moira Rose. Delia Deetz. Cookie Fleck. We know these characters by name because they were brought to life with such precision, vigour, and humanity by the incomparable Catherine O’Hara. In this summer spotlight, Catherine O’Hara: Queen of Comedy, curated by TIFF programmer Keith Bennie, we celebrate O’Hara’s most memorable film roles, trace her comedic evolution from SCTV to Schitt’s Creek, and pay tribute to her ability to balance character eccentricity with emotional truth, cementing her legacy as Canada’s queen of comedy. Films featured in the series: After Hours (1985), Beetlejuice (1988), Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), and A Mighty Wind (2003).

TIFF Cinematheque Special Screenings

June 27, 3:45pm: Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz

June 27, 6:30pm & July 25, 6:30pm: Summer Interlude (1951) dir. Ingmar Bergman, 75th anniversary!

June 28, 4pm: Niagara (1953) dir. Henry Hathaway, Marilyn Monroe centenary

July 5, 6:30pm & July 18, 1pm:La Ciénaga (2001) dir. Lucrecia Martel, 25th anniversary!

July 23, 7pm: Material Practice: Luke Fowler and Corin Sworn, with both directors in attendance

July 26, 6:30pm: Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) dir. John Carpenter, 4K restoration and 50th anniversary!

August 2: Le Rayon Vert (1986) dir. Eric Rohmer, 40th anniversary!

TIFF Cinematheque New and Restored

June 28, 6:30pm: L’enfance nue (1968) dir. Maurice Pialat, Canadian Premiere of new 4K restoration!

July 4, 1pm: La maison des bois (1971) dir. Maurice Pialat, Canadian Premiere of new 4K restoration!; screening with a 20‑minute intermission, 55th anniversary!

July 11, 6:30pm & July 21, 6:30pm: Macho Dancer (1988) dir. Lino Brocka, recorded introduction by Lav Diaz, Toronto Premiere of new 4K restoration!

August 8, 9 & 11: The Hole (1998) dir. Tsai Ming‑liang, limited run; Canadian Premiere of new 35mm print!

See the North presented by MUBI

July 1, 6:30pm: Tiki Tiki (1971) dir. Gerald Potterton, Canada Day celebration; 55th anniversary and Toronto Premiere of new 4K restoration!

From the Collection with Cameron Bailey

July 7, 6:30pm: Salaam Bombay! (1988) dir. Mira Nair, 35mm print!

August 18, 6:30pm: The Crying Game (1992) dir. Neil Jordan, 35mm print!

TIFF Wavelengths Presents

July 8, 6:30pm: Il pianeta azzurro (1982) dir. Franco Piavoli, curated by Dylan Adamson, Canadian Premiere of new 4K restoration!

Animate

July 15, 6:30pm: Redline (2009) dir. Takeshi Koike

August 5, 6:30pm: Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) dir. Tatsuya Nagamine, 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball TV series!

TIFF Next Wave Presents

July 29, 7pm: Premium Rush (2012) dir. David Koepp, 35mm print!

Presented in partnership with Charlie’s FreeWheels

MDFF Selects

July 30: Student Film Showcase 2026, featuring a lineup of 10 short films representing an exciting range of modes, shining a light on the bright future of Canadian filmmaking.

TIFF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
July 11, 1pm: The Bob’s Burgers Movie (2022) dirs. Loren Bouchard, Bernard Derriman, relaxed screening, introduction by author Sarah Kurchak

Sun’s out and (burger) buns are out! Join us for a relaxed screening of the animated musical presented in collaboration with Surrey Place and Cinema from the Spectrum. An accessible entry point for fans and audiences new to the series, this “Sunny Side Up Summer” film finds third-generation restaurateur Bob and his family navigating debt, sinkholes, and a murder mystery. This screening will feature an introduction by Kurchak, author of the memoir I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder, about neurodivergent-coded representation and “headcanons” in TV and film.

August 13: 48-Hour Film Challenge

TIFF Next Wave’s annual 48-Hour Film Challenge returns to the Lightbox this summer, inviting emerging filmmakers to produce a short film in only 48 hours. See youth creativity in motion with a screening of all of the films shot during the challenge and celebrate the future of cinema, presented in partnership with Future of Film Showcase and POV.

The next TIFF Bi-Monthly Programming Alert will be issued October 2026.

In a new pop culture crossover, Scary Movie taps into one of the summer’s biggest reality TV moments with a new campaign featuring Bravo star Ciara Miller, which is live now across social platforms and will air in tonight’s Summer House Reunion broadcast on Bravo on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. See below.

Few franchises have mastered the art of embedding themselves into the biggest pop culture conversations quite like Scary Movie. Continuing that tradition, the iconic comedy franchise is teaming up with Bravo’s Ciara Miller and the highly anticipated Summer House Reunion for a new crossover campaign inspired by one of reality television’s most buzzworthy moments of the year.

Over the past several weeks, the latest season of Summer House has fueled nonstop online conversation, fan speculation, and social media discourse leading into tonight’s reunion event. With Ciara Miller at the center of much of that conversation, the moment presented the perfect opportunity for Scary Movie to step directly into the cultural zeitgeist once again.

The new creative brings fan-favorite Scary Movie characters Brenda, Cindy, Shorty, and Shawn into the world of Summer House, alongside Miller, in a piece packed with references and moments reality TV fans will instantly recognize. The collaboration not only celebrates the current cultural conversation surrounding the reunion, but also introduces audiences to the signature humor and world of Scary Movie in an organic and entertaining way.

For decades, Scary Movie has built its legacy by showing up wherever audiences are already talking — and this latest collaboration is no exception.

Scary Movie is only in theaters, 4DX and Premium Large Formats on June 5, 2026.

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The Niagara Jazz Festival is proud to announce the artist and presentation line-up for the 2026 Niagara Jazz Festival, taking place June 25 – 28 & July 4 – 5 in Niagara-on-the-Lake and St. Catharines.

Now celebrating its 13th year, the award-winning festival continues to showcase remarkable, compelling, multicultural, and genre-blending jazz talent in some of Niagara’s most stunning settings—from picturesque wineries to elegant jazz venues and acclaimed local eateries throughout Niagara-on-the-Lake and St. Catharines.

This year’s festival is energized by a newly appointed all-volunteer Board of Directors comprised of experienced professionals from the fields of music and festival production, media and marketing, arts organizations, legal services, education, Indigenous organizations, humanitarian programming, fundraising, and community development.

The new board is united in its commitment to preserving the festival’s artistic excellence while building a strong fiscal foundation to ensure the Niagara Jazz Festival thrives for years to come. “The Niagara Jazz Festival entered 2026 with renewed energy and excitement, committed to showcasing top-flight musical talent in the region,” said Tim Johnson, interim chair. “With curatorial excellence, Juliet Dunn has fashioned transcendent experiences for our Black History Month and International Jazz Day programs and has lined up incredible performances for our signature festival events in June and early July. As an established organization with a profound history, we are very proud of the role the Niagara Jazz Festival plays in the community,” said Tim Johnson, Chair of the Niagara Jazz Festival Board of Directors.

Weekend One will take place in Niagara-on-the-Lake from June 25 to 28, 2026, and will feature concerts, vineyard performances, jazz crawls, and special events throughout the town.

Weekend Two will take place in St. Catharines and Port Dalhousie on July 4–5, 2026, featuring two vibrant days of international music and cultural celebration. On Saturday, July 4, audiences can enjoy an exciting lineup of live performances in downtown St. Catharines from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The festivities continue on Sunday, July 5, with the return of the popular World

Music on the Beach at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie, showcasing international artists from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event will showcase more than 15 local, GTA, and internationally acclaimed bands, delivering an exciting blend of global music traditions—including Afrobeat, Latin, reggae, world fusion, and beyond—in a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere designed to get audiences moving. Festivalgoers can also explore a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, artisan marketplaces, and interactive community experiences, alongside a dedicated children’s area offering fun for all ages. Set against the beautiful waterfront backdrop of sun, sand, and lakefront views, the event promises a dynamic celebration of music, culture, and community. Lots of fun for the whole family!

Featured world music artists include internationally acclaimed performers such as Keubitbit from Indonesia and Vivi Makado from the Ivory Coast, alongside an exciting roster of global musicians representing diverse musical traditions and cultures.

Festival highlights also include:

● June 20—Soft Launch & Photography Exhibit in partnership with the Niagara Artists Centre—Concert with Cole Schmidt and Alvaro Roja / Featured Photographers: Dan Brown, Cosmo Condina, Jeff on Camera, and Ron De Fields.

● June 25 – Soul Jazz in the Vineyard featuring The Quincy Bullen Band, featuring guest vocalists Tamiya Cox and Simone Soman at Hare Wine Co.

● June 26—The festival’s flagship event, Bossa Nova in the Vineyard, featuring Duo Lab + Band: Brazilian Jazz Fusion at Reif Estate Winery

● Performances by finalists and winners from the annual Jazz 4 the Ages youth competition

●The return of two popular free performance series:

●June 27 & 28—Summer Jazz Crawl throughout various locations in Niagara-on-the-Lake venues (FREE EVENT)
● Throughout both weekends—After Hours Jazz Jams throughout various venues (FREE EVENTS)

Executive Artistic Director and Co-Creator Juliet Dunn expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s festival. “I’m incredibly excited for our 13th summer season and can’t believe how far we’ve come! It’s incredible!! We have an amazing team of dedicated volunteer board members and volunteers working tirelessly behind the scenes, along with tremendous support from our community partners and the community as a whole. The musicians joining us this season are truly exceptional, and we’re honored to welcome them to our stages here in Niagara. My heart is full. Here’s to an unforgettable summer and our best season yet! “said Dunn.” The Niagara Jazz Festival remains deeply invested in the Niagara community and encourages local residents and supporters to get involved in this year’s festivities. Opportunities remain available for volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and donors. For more information or to get involved, contact admin@niagarajazzfestival.com or visit Niagara Jazz Festival.

ABOUT THE NIAGARA JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Niagara Jazz Festival is an award-winning not-for-profit music festival dedicated to celebrating jazz and world music throughout the year, with a summer festival in June. Now in its 13th season, the festival aims to inspire, educate, and develop jazz audiences by combining live music with an immersive Niagara experience: food, wine, culture, attractions, and natural wonders. Niagara Jazz Festival also hosts LIVE. LEARN.JAZZ educational events that include master class workshops and the popular JAZZ 4 the AGES Youth Competition—keeping jazz music alive for generations to come. The Niagara Jazz Festival is supported by Presenting Sponsor TD Bank Group

The inaugural Tiny Hours Film Festival is taking place Friday, May 29, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Westside Studio.

Some highlights of the Festival:

-It’s intentionally intimate, with a focus on emerging and independent filmmakers rather than big industry machinery.

-It pairs screenings with gallery installations, conversation and community hang time, so the event feels more like a creative salon than a standard film screening.

-It’s rooted in accessibility and filmmaker recognition, with a not-for-profit model that directs revenue back into the festival.

-It is launching out of Westside Studio, a space with deep roots in Toronto’s creative community, which gives the whole thing a very local, handmade, “come discover something before everyone else does” feeling.

More here. $13.56 is the price of general admission.

From Making a Murderer to Tiger King to The Tinder Swindler, documentaries can help deepen our understanding of the real-life stories that captivate us. After all, the headlines can only go so far — documentaries look to uncover the full picture. The only problem has always been the wait for them.

Enter Instadocs, a new fast-turnaround documentary series that takes you to the very center of the loudest headlines, immersing you in the facts and feelings of the moment. From executive producers Josh Tyrangiel (Vice News Tonight, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Atlantic), Connor Schell (30 for 30, The Last Dance, O.J.: Made in America), and showrunner Steve Yaccino (Giuliani: What Happened to America’s Mayor?, Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man), Instadocs will tackle a wide range of gripping current events, crises, and cultural moments. Every installment will move at the speed of each real-life story and arrive at the height of the conversation.

“The best documentaries don’t just capture history — they shape how we understand it,” Tyrangiel says. “With Netflix, we have the infrastructure to match the speed of the world we’re documenting. Instadocs is about giving audiences something they’ve never had before: depth and craft at the moment it matters most.”

Produced by Words + Pictures, the series launches on May 30 with Instadocs: Alex Murdaugh, Unconvicted. It focuses on the bombshell overturning of Alex Murdaugh’s double murder conviction by the South Carolina Supreme Court, featuring all-new interviews. Learn more about the first installment of Instadocs below.

Episode 1: Alex Murdaugh, Unconvicted
In 2023, former lawyer Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son Paul, and was convicted on two counts of murder and two counts of using a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. He also pleaded guilty to dozens of financial crimes. While Murdaugh began serving consecutive life sentences in a maximum security prison, his team appealed the verdict, claiming that Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill had interfered with the jury. On May 13, 2026, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the double-murder conviction, granting him a new trial that will take place this year. Instadocs: Alex Murdaugh, Unconvicted features interviews with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, the creators of Trial Watchers, as well as jurors — including Myra Crosby — whose shocking dismissal from the jury contributed to questions about Hill’s misconduct.

Today, BritBox announced Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence will premiere September 15th in the U.S. and Canada and released a new teaser trailer. BritBox is the lead commissioner on the series, a six-part adaptation of the Agatha Christie novels and short stories starring Antonia Thomas (The Good Doctor, Sill Up), Josh Dylan (Buccaneers, Mamma Mia 2) and Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter, the Paddington films). The series is produced by Lookout Point (Pride and Prejudice, Happy Valley), part of BBC Studios, in association with Agatha Christie Limited.

In the first contemporary English language television adaptation of Agatha Christie’s stories, Tommy and Tuppence are a detective duo for the ages. They fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble back in, all while solving some thrilling, entertaining mysteries along the way.

The cast also includes Nicholas Richardson (Wu-tang: An American Saga, Younger), Charlie Condou (Dr. Who, Unforgotten), Callie Cooke (F1, Cheaters), and Chizzy Akudolu (Little Disasters, The Woman in the Wall).

The series is written by Phoebe Eclair-Powell (The Road Trip, Harm), who also executive produces, in her first drama series commission for television. Fergus O’Brien (Happy Valley, The Tourist) will direct the first four episodes and Ellie Heydon (Outrageous, Trying) the last two. Stella Merz (Miss Austen, Gentleman Jack) will produce.

The series (6×45′) was commissioned by Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar and Stephen Nye on behalf of BritBox. Katie Draper, Laura Lankester, Louise Mutter and Juliette Howell from Lookout Point, Phoebe Eclair-Powell, along with James Prichard from Agatha Christie Limited, also executive produce.

BBC Studios will handle global sales.

Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence joins BritBox’s extensive collection of Agatha Christie adaptations including Towards Zero, Murder is Easy, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, Poirot, Marple, The Pale Horse and more.

Visit HERE to sign up and learn more about BritBox. For more information on upcoming titles, follow the conversation on our social channels – Instagram, X US, X Canada, TikTok, Facebook

About BritBox

BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

About Lookout Point:

Lookout Point, part of BBC Studios, is a leading television drama producer for British

and global audiences. Led by Juliette Howell, recent productions include original adventure series Renegade Nell for Disney+, the smash hit final season of beloved crime drama Happy Valley (BBC/AMC), two seasons of trailblazing historical drama Gentleman Jack (BBC/HBO), and the first screen adaptation of Vikram Seth’s classic novel A Suitable Boy for the BBC and shown on Netflix.

Recent commissions include Pride and Prejudice (Netflix) and Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence (BritBox).

Lookout Point is wholly owned by BBC Studios, a global content company with bold British creativity at its heart, and a subsidiary of the BBC Group.

About BBC Studios:

BBC Studios is the main commercial arm of BBC Commercial Ltd and generated revenues of £1.8 billion in the last year and profits of over £200 million for a third consecutive year. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is built on two operating areas: the Content Studio, which produces, invests and distributes TV and audio globally and Media & Streaming, with BBC branded channels, services including UKTV, bbc.com and BritBox International and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. The business made more than 2,800 hours of award-winning British programmes last year for a wide range of UK and global broadcasters and platforms. Its content is internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, and includes world-famous brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, the Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who.

About Agatha Christie Limited:

Agatha Christie Limited (ACL) has been managing the literary and media rights to Agatha Christie’s works around the world since 1955. Collaborating with the very best talents in film, television, publishing, stage and on digital platforms, ACL ensures that Christie’s work continues to reach new audiences in innovative ways and to the highest standard. The company is managed by Christie’s great-grandson James Prichard.

MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, unveils the official trailer and artwork for Jane Schoenbrun’s (I Saw the TV Glow, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair) hotly anticipated new film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, which will be released in cinemas across Canada from August 14, 2026. The film recently premiered to universal critical acclaim at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Queer Palm award.

The film is led by Emmy-winning actress Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) and Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, Sex Education, Scoop), and also stars Amanda Fix, Arthur Conti, Eva Victor, Zach Cherry, Sarah Sherman, Patrick Fischler, Dylan Baker, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Kevin McDonald, Quintessa Swindell, and Jack Haven, and is written and directed by Schoenbrun and produced by Plan B. MUBI financed the film and will distribute in select territories, including North America, Latin America, U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Benelux, Spain, Italy, Turkey, India, Australia and New Zealand, with The Match Factory handling remaining worldwide sales. Daniel Bekerman (Executive Producer) from Scythia Films provided local production services.

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma marks Schoenbrun’s third feature, continuing a body of work shaped by themes of trans identity and queer horror. Their previous film, I Saw the TV Glow, premiered at Sundance in 2024 and went on to screen at further festivals including Berlinale, San Sebastián and SXSW, receiving multiple nominations at the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards including Best Director, Best Lead Performance and Best Feature.

After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director for resurrection. But when she visits the original movie’s star, a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium.

TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA WILL BE RELEASED IN
CANADA ON AUGUST 14, 2026

Jane Schoenbrun Biography
Jane Schoenbrun (they/them) is a filmmaker, writer, and curator. Their work as a director includes I Saw the TV Glow, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, and the experimental documentary A Self-Induced Hallucination.

I Saw the TV Glow was nominated for six Independent Spirit Awards including Best Picture, Screenplay and Director, and it was nominated for three Gotham Awards.

Their first novel, Public Access Afterworld, will be published by Hogarth in 2026.

They are also set to write, direct and Executive Produce the acclaimed graphic novel Black Hole as a TV Series for Netflix with Plan B and New Regency.

About MUBI
MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI creates, curates, acquires and champions visionary films, bringing them to audiences all over the world.

MUBI is a place to discover ambitious films by boundary-pushing filmmakers — from iconic directors to emerging auteurs — all carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators. With MUBI GO, members in select countries can get a free ticket every week to see the best new films in cinemas. And Notebook explores all sides of cinema culture — both in print and online.

Founded in 2007 by Efe Cakarel, MUBI is the biggest community of film lovers anywhere, with members across 190 different countries. MUBI is headquartered in London, with 15 offices across the world and over 400 employees.

MUBI also owns The Match Factory, a premier international sales company for independent cinema, acquired in 2022. The Match Factory operates alongside MUBI, focusing on world sales for exceptional films that fall outside MUBI’s own distribution slate.

MUBI additionally owns a majority stake in leading Benelux film distributor Cinéart.

About Plan B
Headed by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner, Plan B Entertainment is a long-standing film and television production company. Their body of work includes Academy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated and winning films such as Joseph Kosinski’s F1, RaMell Ross’ Nickel Boys, Sarah Polley’s Women Talking, Andrew Dominik’s Blonde, Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari, Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk and Moonlight, Adam McKay’s The Big Short and Vice, Ava DuVernay’s Selma, Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave, and Terrence Malick’s Palme d’Or-winning The Tree of Life. Recent features include Maria Schrader’s She Said, Cory Finley’s Landscape with Invisible Hand, Reinaldo Marcus Green’s Bob Marley: One Love, Jon Watts’ Wolfs, Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17, Bing Liu’s Preparation for the Next Life, Nia DaCosta’s Hedda, and Ronan Day-Lewis’s Anemone. Recent television releases include the Emmy-winning Netflix series Adolescence, Amazon Original series Outer Range starring Josh Brolin in his television debut, and Amazon series High School and Paper Girls. Past television series include the HBO/Sky limited series The Third Day, created by Dennis Kelly, and the Amazon limited series The Underground Railroad, created by Barry Jenkins.