We have some new images and the official Trailer from the fifth season of THE CROWN! Imelda Staunton plays Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Debicki joins as Diana.

Synopsis:

Based on historical events, The Crown dramatises the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that have shaped her reign.

With the new decade in its stride, the Royal Family are presented with possibly their biggest challenge to date as the public openly question their role in ‘90s Britain.

This turbulent decade for the Royal Family has been well documented and interpreted by journalists, biographers and historians. As Elizabeth Debicki, who takes on the role of Princess Diana, explains “That’s the amazing thing about playing these people at this time, because in the journey of The Crown so far out of all the seasons, this is the most visual content we have of the Royal Family. In the ‘90s everything had started to be filmed and also it was the birth of the 24-hour news cycle so there’s just this incredible amount of content that we have access to.”

With this being the final cast change, Dominic West (Prince Charles) explains “I think people understand, because the cast has changed every two seasons, that this is not an imitation,” he says. “This is an evoking of a character.”

Whilst Imelda Staunton (Queen Elizabeth II) hopes that, like her character, she has done her duty to the audience: “What has been nice, and I hope I don’t prove them wrong, is people saying, ‘I’m really looking forward to seeing her as the queen. So, let’s just hope that works out for them because I’ve done it. Nothing I can do about it now!”.

The fifth season of THE CROWN arrives on Netflix on November 9, 2022.

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Toronto’s never seen anything like this! Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson electrified the City last night in support of DC Comics’ upcoming release, BLACK ADAM in which he both stars and produces. Cineplex‘s The Rec Room housed 900+ fans and Media tonight as Johnson took to the stage with Producer Hiram Garcia to give a quick overview what to expect of this upcoming Blockbuster. Following this, he spoke to select Media outlets from across the country on the Red Carpet, before surprising even more fans at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Home Opener at Scotiabank Arena.

Johnson took to the stage, declaring “Finally, The Rock has come back to Toronto!”, drawing cheers from the crowd before reminding us that his father is actually from here. On “Black Adam”, he says unlike Superman, his character “will kill your ass just like that”! He clarifies that the Film centers on the Justice Society of American (The JSA) whom actually preceded the famed Justice League which is comprised of among others, Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman. Garcia also says, “Black Adam” is about the usher-in a while new generation of characters and storytelling into the DC Universe… in a big way!”. And big this whole affair was indeed.

Not only did one fan get awarded a free trip to Hollywood to visit Warner Bros.’ Studio, Johnson stated that “Black Adam never goes by the rules”, then dropping the surprise that two winners in fact, will get to go on this amazing trip!

Other fans got to play “Rock, Paper, Scissors” on-stage for a chance to win Toronto Raptors tickets, and stays at the Fairmont Royal York and Shangri La Hotels. Other prizes included CineClub Memberships (courtesy of Cineplex) and a one-year supply of ZOA, Johnson’s sugar-free energy drink. The event, fittingly titled BLACK ADAM ROCKS CANADA, was brought to us by Audi, Rogers Sports and Media and Cineplex.

Check-out some highlights from the #BLACKADAMROCKSCANADA:

Some Snaps from the event:

Following this, fans marched along John Street to Scotiabank Theatre where they were able to enjoy a special Advance Screening of BLACK ADAM! Our Review to come soon.

Perhaps the greatest Fan Event this City has and will ever see!

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release BLACK ADAM in theatres October 21, 2022.

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Matthew Warchus’ MATHILDA THE MUSICAL is soon before us and today we get a glimpse of the new Trailer of this grand production, based on Roald Dahl‘s beloved book!

Synopsis:

A brand new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl, with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.

Cast: Academy Award® Winner Emma Thompson (Miss Trunchbull), Alisha Weir (Matilda); Lashana Lynch (Miss Honey), Stephen Graham (Mr. Wormwood), Andrea Riseborough (Mrs. Wormwood), Sindhu Vee (Mrs. Phelps)

Also Introducing: Charlie Hodson-Prior (Bruce Bogtrotter), Meesha Garbett (Hortensia), Rei Yamauchi Fulker (Lavender), Winter Jarrett Glasspool (Amanda Thripp), Andrei Shen (Eric), Ashton Robertson (Nigel)

So as you’re aware Just for Laughs celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year in Montréal and a Gala was held to celebrate that with some marquee names in-attendance. Now’s your chance to see the Gala broadcast on TV! As a TV exclusive, CBC will air that celebration for comedy enthusiasts coast to coast.

Tune in to the CBC on November 8, 2022 at 9:00 PM ET (9:30 PM NT) to watch Just For Laughs 40, the anniversary special featuring extraordinary presenters and performances from some of today’s most influential names in comedy, as well as a few surprise appearances!

Presenters include comedy superstars Nikki Glaser, Jimmy Carr, Russell Peters, Dave Merheje, and Fortune Feimster; with performances by Matteo Lane, Katherine Ryan, Caroline Rhea, Tommy Tiernan, Chris Redd, and a very special guest, Canadian comedy icon, Rick Mercer.

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Emily Blunt stars in Prime Video‘s upcoming Western Series, THE ENGLISH. Here’s a look at the new Trailer!

Synopsis:

The English is an epic chase Western, from award-winning writer and director Hugo Blick (The Honourable Woman, Black Earth Rising, The Shadow Line). The series takes the core themes of identity and revenge to tell a uniquely compelling parable on race, power, and love. An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt), and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. Both of them have a clear sense of their destiny, but neither is aware that it is rooted in a shared past. They must face increasingly terrifying obstacles that will test them to their limits, physically and psychologically. But as each obstacle is overcome, it draws them closer to their ultimate destination—the new town of Hoxem, Wyoming. It is here, after an investigation by the local sheriff Robert Marshall (Stephen Rea, The Shadow Line) and young widow Martha Myers (Valerie Pachner, A Hidden Life) into a series of bizarre and macabre unsolved murders, that the full extent of their intertwined history will be truly understood, and they will come face-to-face with the future they must live. The series’ ensemble cast includes Rafe Spall (The Salisbury Poisonings), Tom Hughes (A Discovery of Witches), Toby Jones (Marvellous), and Ciarán Hinds (The Terror).

The English is produced by Drama Republic Ltd, a Mediawan company, and Eight Rooks Ltd. The series is created by Hugo Blick—who also serves as an executive producer, director, and writer. Emily Blunt also serves as executive producer, alongside Greg Brenman (Peaky Blinders, The Honourable Woman) for Drama Republic. Colin Wratten (Killing Eve) serves as a producer on The English. Global distribution is handled by All3Media International.

THE ENGLISH arrives on Prime Video November 11, 2022.

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While we’re awaiting the arrival of Prequel Series QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY in 2023, Toronto really got lucky as THE QUEEN’S BALL: A BRIDGERTON EXPERIENCE has arrived in the City. The immersive experience brought to us by Netflix, Shondaland and Fever, gives fans of the Shondaland Series not only a chance to get dressed-up in Regency-era attire, but a chance to bond and mingle with other fans, dance, pose for some epic photo ops, have Brigerton-inspired cocktails and also a chance to catch Queen Charlotte‘s eye and be chosen her “diamond”. Did we mention there’s lot of cool licensed merch, including Pat McGrath x Bridgerton Makeup and Tea by The Republic of Tea?

The event takes place by the waterfront at Cinespace Studios (8 Unwin Avenue, where Netflix‘s Production Headquarters are), transforming the lofty space into a mecca of everything Bridgerton! We literally transported to another place and time, the joy of these guests completely infectious as their eyes were fixed on some beautiful dance performances set to the orchestral covers we hear in the Bridgerton Series Soundtracks. There’s even a VIP Area that includes seating and cocktails. Did you know VIP Guests get a special discount on merchandise as well?

We genuinely had an amazing time and were in awe how cool some of these Photo Ops were, which saw guests queueing patiently in an orderly manner for their turn. Such an amazing level of detail was placed into this!

See a Highlight Reel of THE QUEEN’S BALL: A BRIDGERTON EXPERIENCE:

THE QUEEN’S BALL: A BRIDGERTON EXPERIENCE is running now through December 4, 2022 – which isn’t a lot of time. Visit here for more detail on how to get tickets.

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Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer and Ryan Reynolds star in the Holiday Comedy, SPIRITED, coming soon to Apple TV+!

Synopsis:

Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future. For the first time, ‘A Christmas Carol’ is told from the perspective of the ghosts in this hilarious musical twist on the classic Dickens tale.

From director Sean Anders (“Daddy’s Home,” “Instant Family”), written by Sean Anders and John Morris, with original songs by Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“La La Land”) and production numbers choreographed by Chloe Arnold (“The Late Late Show with James Corden”), this modern retelling is a sweet and spicy holiday treat.

Follow @AppleTVPlus to join the conversation on social and get updates on #Spirited.

Director: Sean Anders

Writers: Sean Anders and John Morris

Cast: Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley and Jen Tullock

Producers: Sean Anders and John Morris through Two Grown Men,David Koplan, George Dewey through Maximum Effort Productions, Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum through Gloria Sanchez

SPIRITED arrives November 18, 2022 on Apple TV+.

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Hot off its TIFF ’22 Premiere, WENDELL & WILD arrives with a new Trailer!

Synopsis:

From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick and producer Jordan Peele, comes Wendell & Wild, an animated tale about scheming demon brothers Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Peele) – who enlist the aid of Kat Elliot – a tough teen with a load of guilt – to summon them to the Land of the Living. But what Kat demands in return leads to a brilliantly bizarre and comedic adventure like no other, an animated fantasy that defies the law of life and death, all told through the handmade artistry of stop motion.

WENDELL & WILD arrives October 28, 2022 on Netflix.

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How exciting! TIFF today have announced upcoming programming as part of their MAKE IT FASHION Series!

Beginning December 2, 2022, TIFF Cinematheque will launch Make It Fashion. Drawn from the catwalks of fashion’s most lauded houses, this series celebrates nearly a century of fashion history through film. From Elsa Schiaparelli’s work within French film noir, to Prada channeled through Baz Luhrman, and Audrey Hepburn’s iconic collaboration with Givenchy, the fashion runway and film co-exist as one of cinema’s most mutually beneficial relationships.                                                                                          

Some key highlights about the series below:

• The series will feature 14 films curated by external programmer Alicia Fletcher (Hollywood Suite)
• Make It Fashion spans almost 100 years of couture in film and the vital relationships between these iconic fashion houses (1924-2016)
• A few films within this series include Charade (1963), Cabaret (1972), Mahogany (1975), Romeo & Juliet (1996) and Marie Antoinette (2006), which will open the series on December 2nd
• In addition to this selection of films, there will also be a public spaces art exhibit and an In Conversation With event featuring a leading Hollywood costume designer. More details on these activations coming soon

More to come…

Check-out this first look at upcoming Drama RICHES, coming soon to Prime Video.

The high-stakes family drama is written and created by Abby Ajayi (How to Get Away With Murder, Inventing Anna) and stars ​​Deborah Ayorinde (Them, Truth Be Told), Hugh Quarshie (Absentia), Sarah Niles (Ted Lasso, I May Destroy You), Adeyinka Akinrinade (Top Boy, Temple), Ola Orebiyi (Cherry, A Brixton Tale), Nneka Okoye (Grantchester, The A List), and Emmanuel Imani (Cobra, Black Earth Rising).

Riches follows the exploits of the stylish, privileged, super-successful Richards family. When Stephen Richards (Hugh Quarshie) passes suddenly, the family’s world comes crashing down. As his business hangs in the balance, his different sets of children are about to collide as they vie for control.

The series is produced by Greenacre Films in association with Monumental Television, and commissioned by ITV. Amazon Studios is co-producing in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Nordics, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Nadine Marsh-Edwards (Unsaid Stories, Been So Long), Amanda Jenks (The Girl, Been So Long), and writer/creator Abby Ajayi serve as executive producers for Greenacre Films, and Alison Owen (Ghosts, Harlots, Murder in Provence) and Alison Carpenter (Ghosts, Harlots, Yonderland) are executive producers for Monumental Television. Riches will be produced by Yvonne Francas (The Syndicate, Our Girl, Death in Paradise) and directed by Sebastian Thiel, Ajayi, and Darcia Martin. Banijay Rights will be responsible for international distribution on behalf of Greenacre Films.

RICHES arrives December 2, 2022 on Prime Video.