Crypt TV presents “Eli Roth’s BE MINE: A VR Valentine’s Slasher,” a frighteningly lovely VR horror experience launching in Meta Horizon Worlds and Meta Quest TV on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7pm PST/10pm EST. Visit the website to RSVP Now.

Synopsis:

“Eli Roth’s BE MINE: A VR Valentine’s Slasher” follows Becca, a college senior who’s going to throw the best Valentine’s Day party ever. There’s just one caveat: everyone invited is secretly there to help Becca catch her Valentine’s Day stalker — an anonymous maniac in a Cupid mask who kills any man that gets close to her with a bow and arrow. But this Valentine’s Day will be slightly different as everyone is ready to turn the tables on the killer that walks among them. With the help of the police, her sorority sisters and the fraternity next door, Becca and the party fight back to stop the carnage and uncover the mysterious secret behind a bloody Valentine’s Day massacre. 

Written by Eli Roth, directed by Adam MacDonald, and starring Peyton List (Cobra Kai), Inanna Sarkis and Alanna Ubach (Euphoria), the 30-minute, 180- and 360-degree immersive VR experience follows Becca, a girl who is stalked by an anonymous maniac in a Cupid mask as she finds herself at the center of a frightening Valentine’s Day nightmare. “Eli Roth’s BE MINE: A VR Valentine’s Slasher” puts the audience right into the action of the creepiest Valentine’s Day party ever to experience watching the immersive horror piece in VR. 

“Eli Roth’s BE MINE: A VR Valentine’s Slasher” is Eli Roth’s second VR collaboration with Meta and Crypt TV following “Eli Roth’s Haunted House: Trick-VR-Treat” which premiered in Meta Horizon Worlds and Meta Quest TV in 2022.

(Photo/video credit: Oculus)

Gripping Documentary MALCOM IS MISSING recounts a woman’s search for her father after he went missing in Puerto Vallarta. The Film plays one night only at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Sunday, January 29, 2023, 7 PM. A Q&A will follow.

On Oct. 27, 2018, Canadian Malcom Madsen went to a Puerto Vallarta bar with his Mexican girlfriend Marcela Acosta Ramos and they left together just after midnight. It was the last time the 68-year-old Madsen was seen alive.

In Port Hope, Ontario, 4,400 km away, Madsen’s daughter Brooke Mullins turned detective out of desperation. Puerto Vallarta police were frustratingly unhelpful, even though there were clear suspects and increasingly undeniable incriminating evidence.

Malcom is Missing, from Canadian documentarians Robert Osborne and Jari Osborne, is an affecting and suspenseful portrait of a daughter who wouldn’t give up, and a corruption-riddled system of justice – a country where 100,000 people go missing every year and 95% of violent crimes are never solved.

Brooke’s journey involves allies, including friends of her father who were among the first to notice him missing, an activist lawyer and an investigative reporter who dared not show his face on camera. Her family life was strained and her costs were considerable. We discover that in Mexico one often must pay the police to get them to do their job and pay others for evidence (including body parts that may have been Malcom’s). 

In between the moments of investigative discovery, Malcom is Missing paints a picture of a strained but loving family, a man-child of a father who left Brooke’s life early, but maintained a bond that compelled her to find out his fate. We see his odd collection of miniatures, including a mechanical “Curiosity Shop,” and gradually get a sense of a man who’s a curious combination of guarded and suspicious yet oddly naïve and trusting. 

Through a combination of video, money-obsessed texts from Mexico and GPS records from cars and phones, Brooke builds what would seem to be a ridiculously airtight case. And still, the authorities found ways to deflect and deny the obvious.

“It would be hard to build a more compelling case,” says Robert Osborne. “Brooke had three “smoking gun” pieces of evidence, including pictures of the crime being committed.  And yet time after time when she would take that evidence to the Mexican prosecutor, he would dismiss it as inconclusive.  Brooke’s continued push for justice is a testament to her own perseverance.”

“I am always amazed and inspired by how passionate and articulate so-called “ordinary” people can be,” says co-director Jari Osborne. “ Brooke is no exception. In fact, in every way, I find Brooke remarkable–as is her story.  Malcom is Missing is certainly a true crime thriller. But at its heart, beats the story of a brilliant, elusive–and flawed—father, and the daughter who would rescue him and find herself profoundly changed.” 

“I also think it’s important to point out,” continues Robert Osborne, “that among the Mexican people, Brooke found dozens of allies—people who saw her Facebook page and just began contacting her with offers of help.  She was able to build a network of sources that fed her a constant stream of information from inside the justice system and out.  She would never have accomplished what she did without the help of those ordinary people.”

Malcom is Missing was produced by Dam Builder Productions Inc., in association with the documentary Channel; the Canadian Media Fund; the Rogers Cable Network Fund; Canada Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and Ontario Creates.

The Canadian Academy of Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC today announced the next lineup of artists set to perform at The 2023 JUNO Awards Broadcast hosted for the second time by Hollywood superstar Simu Liu. Inaugural JUNO Awards performances will be made by global phenomenon AP Dhillon, as well as multi-platinum songwriter/producer duo Banx & Ranx together with acclaimed singer/songwriter Preston Pablo and dance-pop icon Rêve. JUNO Award winning country star Tenille Townes will also take the stage for the first time ever. The artists join the previously announced line-up of performances from Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Nickelback and four-time JUNO nominee Tate McRae.

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.

AP Dhillon, the Punjabi-Canadian singer, songwriter and producer, who debuted in 2019 with his single “Fake,” will make his inaugural JUNO Award Broadcast appearance when the show touches down in Edmonton. Using his creative range to fuse South Indian and Western music cultures, AP continues his meteoric rise with hits like “Excuses,” “Brown Munde,’” “Insane,” and “Summer High” topping charts on Apple Music and Spotify around the world. With no touring history, he has managed to sell out shows across the globe, including performing to crowds of over 13,000 people at arena shows in Vancouver and Toronto. This performance will mark AP’s first time entertaining audiences in Edmonton.

Edmontonians will also be wowed by Montreal’s songwriter/producer duo Banx & Ranx crafting the sound for a special collaborative performance alongside multi-platinum rising artists Preston Pablo and Rêve. Since forming in 2014, Banx & Ranx have accumulated over two billion streams, more than one billion YouTube views and their first GRAMMY Award nomination for production on Sean Paul’s album Scorcha. Over the years, the pair has infused their signature ECM sound (Electronic Caribbean Music) into collaborations with an array of global superstars, including Dua Lipa, Ty Dolla $ign, BLACKPINK, Sia, Nicky Jam, Ellie Goulding, Shenseea and more. Last year, Banx & Ranx released their gold certified track “Headphones” featuring Rêve, their first single since partnering their label and publishing company 31 East with Universal Music Canada.

Drawing big sound out of his small town roots, Preston Pablo will get audiences in Alberta up and dancing with his impassioned songwriting that seamlessly blends R&B and Pop. His 2X platinum breakout single “Flowers Need Rain,” another collaboration featuring Banx & Ranx, is #1 at Mainstream AC radio, reached top-five at Top 40 radio, was the #1 most Shazamed track in Canada, and has amassed over 43 million streams globally. Earlier this month, Preston kicked off the year with a bang with his infectious new pop track “AY AY AY.”

With her recent single “Whitney” reaching the #1 spot on US Dance Radio, Rêve will bring her electric energy and sonic prowess of playful dance-pop to her group performance at Rogers Place. Since making her label premiere in 2021 with “Still Dancing,” Rêve has amassed over 97 million global streams across a number of original singles, including the irresistible “SKIN 2 SKIN,” her airy beat “Layover,” the flirtatious “Tongue,” and her chart-topping number “CTRL + ALT + DEL,” which went platinum in under eight months and was featured on Canada’s Drag Race.

Grande Prairie’s Tenille Townes will make her JUNO Awards performance debut captivating crowds with her hard-hitting lyrics in her home province this March. Her latest project Masquerades, is a meditation on self-reflection and facing flaws. It follows her acclaimed 2021 JUNO Award winning first album The Lemonade Stand. Townes will be headlining shows in Western Canada later this month, with stops in Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Winnipeg.

This year’s nominees will be revealed at the 2023 JUNO Award Nominee Announcement Presented by Ontario Creates in downtown Toronto on Tuesday, January 31. Music lovers can watch the press conference live on CBC.ca/music/junos at 11 a.m. ET and be the first to meet the honourees. The 52nd Annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week 2023 will take place in Edmonton, AB from Thursday, March 9 through Monday, March 13, 2023, culminating with The JUNO Awards Broadcast.

Tonight, Disney+ debuted the thrilling new trailer for the upcoming Season 3 of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” during halftime of the NFL Super Wild Card matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, simulcast on TSN.

New key art was also released for the third season of the critically acclaimed, original, live-action series from Lucasfilm, streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting March 1.

The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.

The series stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo Esposito.

The directors of the eight-episode Season 3 include Rick Famuyiwa, Rachel Morrison, Lee Isaac Chung, Carl Weathers, Peter Ramsey and Bryce Dallas Howard.

Jon Favreau is the showrunner/head writer and serves as an executive producer along with Dave Filoni, Rick Famuyiwa, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Karen Gilchrist and Carrie Beck are co-executive producers.

(Photo/video credit: Disney+)

“CAKE BOSS” Buddy Valastro is in Toronto for a quick visit and surprised fans at his Carlo’s Bakery Express location in Yorkville today, giving his adoring fans a chance to meet him. The charismatic TV star known for TV Series like CAKE BOSS, KITCHEN BOSS and BUDDY vs. CHRISTMAS has built a loyal following over the years. High-traffic spots in and around the City, including Toronto Pearson International Airport, have been seeing his famous cake slice vending machines pop-up, generating tons of renewed interest. This is actually the first time Canadians ever were able to finally taste his amazing work. And finally we have a storefront in Port Credit and now this shop downtown with an abbreviated list of hits on its menu.

I confess, I am a huge fan of his Rainbow Chocolate Cake Slices and Lobster Tails. They are the gold standard. beanie also is a huge fan and she fawns over a morsel of his moist, fluffy cakes. Without the icing of course, because I’m a responsible dad you know.

So happy to have been able to bring beanie to meet the man her makes her tummy sing with joy. The man behind the Rainbow Cakes she and I love so much. He’s just as nice as we remembered when we met him last in 2011 with Billy! Traditions!

Missed him? No worries! Valastro also will be meeting fans at his Port Credit Carlo’s Bakery location tomorrow between 3 to 4 PM! Be following @CarlosBakeryCA for more.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Following the success of Season 1, last Spring’s #1 new specialty drama* Bel-Air returns Monday, March 20 at 9 p.m. ET on Showcase. Produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Westbrook Studios, Bel-Air imagines the beloved ’90s sitcom  The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. Season 2 of Bel-Air picks up with Will at a crossroads as a new figure comes into his life who challenges what he’s learned in Bel-Air, and competes for control of his influence. He juggles this while navigating his home life with the Banks family and trying to rebuild the trust that was broken at the end of last season. We’ll also see Hilary evolve as she becomes more of a boss in her influencer world and how that spills into her relationship with Jazz, as well as highlight the relatable struggles around Viv and Phil balancing marriage and family while trying to forge their own career paths and reconnect to the things that are important to them. 

(Photo credit: Showcase/Peacock)

Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win passes to the Toronto Premiere of INFINITY POOL on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7pm, Scotiabank Theatre. The screening will include a special Q&A with Brandon Cronenberg & Alexander Skarsgård. 

Synopsis:

While staying at an isolated island resort, James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em (Cleopatra Coleman) are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi (Mia Goth), they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for crime: either you’ll be executed, or, if you’re rich enough to afford it, you can watch yourself die instead.

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Elevation Pictures release INFINITY POOL January 27, 2023.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

On the cusp of commemorating 50 years in Canada, legendary comedy institution The Second City is proud to announce the cast and crew of The Second City Toronto’s 87th Mainstage Revue. Three-time Second City alumna and Canadian Comedy Award winner Kirsten Rasmussen makes her directorial debut with a familiar cast that includes PHATT al, Andy Assaf, Andy Hull, Nkasi Ogbonnah, Hannah Spear, and Jillian Welsh. Ayaka Kinugawa returns to the company as music director with Matt Keevins joining the ensemble as stage manager and Second City Alumni, Darryl Hinds joining as Assistant Director.

One of the most exciting times in The Second City’s creative timeline, The Second City’s 87th Mainstage Revue – and its official title -– will develop in front of the audience over a multi-week process, meaning the public will have the chance to watch and participate in the creation of comedy history at the world’s premier sketch comedy and improvisation institution. This will be the very first Mainstage production to incubate and premiere at The Second City’s newest Toronto home at One York Street, which opened at the end of 2022.

The producing team includes Ed Wells (CEO), Carly Heffernan (Creative Director), Elizabeth Howard (VP of Production), Parisa Jalili (Chief Operating Officer), and Susan Waycik (Production Manager). Tickets start at $30 and are available by phone at 416-343-0011 or online at secondcity.com. The show schedule is as follows beginning January 17, 2023: Tuesdays-Thursdays at 8pm; Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 7pm & 10pm; and Sundays at 7pm.

The Second City Toronto is a fully accessible facility. Wearing a mask is recommended but not mandatory.

It’s still all AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, taking the top spot at the Box Office a fifth straight week with $35 million from 4,045 theatres for 20th Century Studios. This takes its domestic tally to $566 million. Unstoppable.

In second again is M3GAN with a strong $17.5 million in its second weekend out for Universal Pictures, a two week total of $58 million for the Blumhouse Horror.

A MAN CALLED OTTO debuts in third with $12 million for Sony Pictures, playing at 3,800 theatres. The Adaptation of the New York Times Bestseller, which stars Tom Hanks, gets 69% on the Tomatometer.

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH is fourth with $10 million from 3,641 theatres for Universal Pictures, a total $107 million in its North American run to date.

In fifth is PLANE which opens with $8.7 million from 3,023 theatres for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures. Starring Gerard Butler and Mike Colter, the Action flick gets a respectable 73% on the Tomatometer.

Based entirely on true events that took place in the ’70s, Emmy winner Matthew Macfayden (Succession) stars as disgraced MP John Stonehouse in this three-part Mini-Series directed by Jon S. Baird (Stan & Ollie). We witness Stonehouse‘s downfall as he’s accused of fraud and espionage.

While all this appears rather sensational, it all actually happened. Stonehouse was blackmailed by the Czechoslovakian government, who framed him for having an affair. Desperate to protect his squeaky-clean family man image back in the UK, he agreed to becoming a spy for the Eastern Bloc. As he continues to make gains in his political career, he forms clandestine relationships (including an affair with his secretary) which threaten to destroy everything he has built. A cloud of suspicion forms around Stonehouse both at home and in the public eye. Hoping to escape it all, he devises a ridiculous clumsy plan to stage his death which is unsuccessful. And thanks for that, we have a twisty, darkly comedic story.

Though the history books already have been written and Stonehouse has faced the music for his antics, we cannot deny this is a fascinating glimpse at a story that might not be as well known in these parts. Nonetheless, thanks to a fully-committed performance from Macfayden, we really get into Stonehouse‘s murky headspace and the pressures of being ambitious and the political forces that controlled him. Stonehouse may be a deeply-flawed hero, but he is a mesmerizing one.
 

STONEHOUSE arrvies January 17, 2023 on Britbox Canada.

(Photo/video credit: Britbox Canada)