Hooray! The brand-new teaser trailer and poster for “The Bluey Movie” have arrived, offering a first look at the CG-animated film. Based on the beloved series about Bluey, a lovable, inexhaustible, blue heeler dog who lives with her Mum, Dad, and little sister, Bingo, “The Bluey Movie” takes place on an action-packed day when a big surprise changes everything for Bluey and her family. The film arrives in theatres on August 6, 2027.

The teaser trailer just played to a packed house at the Honda Center as part of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, complete with a surprise game of Keepy Uppy for the fans with the iconic red balloons. The trailer and poster are now available to view and share.

“The Bluey Movie” is written and directed by creator Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in collaboration with BBC Studios, with distribution through Walt Disney Studios. The film is produced by Amber Naismith and co-directed by Richard Jeffery. Joe Brumm also serves as executive producer, alongside Charlie Aspinwall and Daley Pearson for Ludo Studio, and Justine Flynn for BBC Studios. Returning voice talent includes Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Mum (Chilli) and Dad (Bandit).

The Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning animated series “Bluey” was 2025’s #1 most-streamed program in the U.S. for the second year in a row, with 45.2 billion minutes streamed. “Bluey” was also the No. 1 kids’ show on CBeebies and Disney+ in the U.K.

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ABOUT BLUEY

Bluey follows a loveable, inexhaustible blue heeler dog who lives with her Mum, Dad and little sister, Bingo. Bluey uses her limitless energy to play games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family and the whole neighbourhood into her world of fun. Celebrated for its humour, warmth and relatable portrayal of everyday family life, Bluey has earned a devoted global audience through stories grounded in play, emotional truth and authentic moments that resonate across generations. A true phenomenon, Bluey is one of the most loved and watched family entertainment franchises, captivating adults and children alike. Bluey is the creation of writer and director Joe Brumm and is produced by multiple Emmy® Award-winning Ludo Studio. Commissioned by BBC Studios Kids & Family and ABC Children’s, BBC Studios brings Bluey to audiences internationally through distribution and licensing. The first-ever feature film, The Bluey Movie, lands in cinemas on 6 August 2027. Written and directed by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in collaboration with BBC Studios, the CG-animated feature marks the big screen debut for Bluey and her family. BBC Studios is financing and licensing the picture with theatrical distribution through Walt Disney Studios.

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ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is the main commercial arm of BBC Commercial Ltd and generated revenues of £2.2 billion in the last year and profits of over £200 million for a fifth 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 and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. The business made almost 3,500 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 LUDO STUDIO

Ludo Studio is a BAFTA, multi-Emmy®, Logie and Peabody award-winning Australian studio and one of TIME’s Most Influential Companies of 2024, that creates and produces original scripted drama, animation and digital stories that are authored by incredible local talent, distributed globally and loved by audiences everywhere. ludostudio.com.au

“STAR WARS: The Mandalorian and Grogu” to

Stream Exclusively on Disney+ September 2 –

Trailer Available Now

“STAR WARS: The Mandalorian and Grogu” Official Podcast to

Launch on Disney+ September 2 at 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET –

Trailer Available Now

“LEGO® STAR WARS: The Mandalorian,” an All-New Animated

Special to Debut Exclusively on Disney+ September 2 –

Official Trailer Available Now

On September 2, fans can join Din Djarin and his young apprentice, Grogu, on their most thrilling mission yet when Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” streams exclusively on Disney+. Their first feature film, a standalone adventure which will captivate new audiences while rewarding longtime fans, is the ultimate viewing experience at home. It is an action-packed, thrilling, fun, and heartwarming adventure featuring spectacular visuals, a host of new creatures, exhilarating dogfights, TIE-fighter battles, and plenty of surprises. Following multiple Emmy® Award-winning seasons on Disney+, the film sees the Mandalorian and Grogu facing new challenges and exploring uncharted corners of the galaxy, and introduces new characters portrayed by Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White.

Film Synopsis:

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver, with Martin Scorsese and Jeremy Allen White lending their voices. The film is directed by Jon Favreau and written by Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor.

Today, Multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter, producer and DJ Tinashe, releases her new single “Melatonin” – listen HERE. Produced by Zack Sekoff, nightfeelings and Ricky Reed, the EDM-driven track blends intercutting beats with a hypnotic, pulsing energy. “Melatonin” is the latest single from Tinashe’s upcoming album, Popstar, coming September 25th – Pre-order HERE. 

The experimental sound of “Melatonin” is brought to life in the accompanying music video – watch HERE. Directed by 91 Rules (Kelela, Destroy Lonely), the visual is a celebration of dance, spotlighting dancers across a range of styles, including ballet, hip-hop, and ballroom.Throughout the video, Tinashe commands the screen in a series of striking, avant-garde looks that complement the track’s bold creative vision.

“Melatonin” is the latest track revealed on Tinashe’s highly anticipated Popstar album out September 25th, pre-order HERE. With Popstar, Tinashe immerses her fans into her current era: one filled with defiant and unapologetic anthems, paired with high-energy, choreography filled visuals to match that continue to show off her innate ability to flawlessly blend genres and pave her own path. 

The album will also feature previously released singles “Crash Out” and “Too Easy,” which was received to widespread critical praise from the likes of Rolling Stone who included the track in Songs You Need to Know, declaring it a “…swaggering single…” while Billboard proclaimed the “clubby pop track…[is] coated in confidence” with Stereogum adding “…it’s good as hell.”

In celebration of the album, Tinashe recently announced three headlining shows this fall in Chicago, Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Pre-sale tickets sold out almost immediately, making it her fastest-selling pre-sale to date and general on-sale tickets also sold out shortly after. These shows will see Tinashe perform Popstar on stage for the first time.

These releases come off Tinashe’s back to back #1 charting hits with “No Broke Boys” with Disco Lines and “Nasty.” “No Broke Boys” with Disco Lines hit number 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and remained for several weeks. The track was nominated at this year’s BRIT awards for “International Song of the Year,” at the 2026 American Music Awards for Social Song of the Year and won Dance Song of the Year at the 2026 iHeart Radio Music Awards. The song originally appeared on her album, Quantum Baby, which also featured her #1 hit single “Nasty.” “Nasty” propelled to new heights and upon release, was lauded as the song of summer by many in 2024.

About Tinashe

Tinashe is a multi-platinum-certified disruptor singer, writer, and dancer – but she also produces, mixes, engineers, creative directs, and edits. She is one of music’s most compelling artists, fusing innovative sounds from pop, R&B, hip-hop and dance that has generated a global cross-genre fanbase of over 13 million social media followers. Tinashe has headlined two world tours and accrued over 5.5 billion global streams all time. Her first album, Aquarius, came out in 2014 and debuted in the top 20 on the Billboard 200. Tinashe now welcomes a new era as she prepares to release her 8th studio album, Popstar. With Popstar, Tinashe immerses her fans into her current era: one filled with defiant and unapologetic anthems, paired with high-energy, choreography filled visuals to match that continue to show off her innate ability to flawlessly blend genres and pave her own path.

In 2024, Tinashe released her seventh studio album, Quantum Baby which includes the hit track “Nasty,” which has been streamed over 500 million times worldwide since its release. Following the viral dance trend, the track has become a certified hit, reaching #1 at Rhythm radio, and was lauded as a “Song of Summer” by many. Last year, Tinashe teamed up with Disco Lines to release a new collaboration, “No Broke Boys.” The song blew up before its official release when Disco Lines teased the collaboration on TikTok. The song has over 1 billion worldwide streams and reached #1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance and Electric songs. “No Broke Boys” won Dance Song of the Year at the 2026 iHeart Radio Music Awards. It was also nominated at this year’s BRIT Awards for “International Song of the Year” and the 2026 American Music Awards for “Social Song of the Year.” Tinashe’s list of collaborators is extensive, including Britney Spears, A$AP Rocky, Charli XCX, Usher, Tyga, Chlöe, Chance the Rapper, Travis Scott, Blood Orange, and Calvin Harris.

The 46th Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) announces the full 2026 program, showcasing 113 feature and short films at Halifax’s Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane from Wednesday September 16 to Wednesday September 23. AIFF 2026 celebrates the accomplishments of the Atlantic Canadian film industry with programming which reflects the perspectives and talent coming out of Atlantic Canada, alongside award-winning cinema from around the world. Titles include the highly anticipated noir fever dream by Seth Smith, PERMANENT DAMAGE; the World Premiere of SMASH & GRAB: THE REBEL LENS OF MIKE JONES, a portrait of one of Canada’s most inventive comedic families, directed by Justin Simms; and the Cannes’ Palme d’Or winner FJORD, directed by Cristian Mungiu.

“We are thrilled to continue to bring exciting Atlantic and World Cinema to Halifax for our 46th edition of the Atlantic International Film Festival,” says Lisa Haller, Director of Programming at AIFF. “We’ve curated a program that reflects the extraordinary range of contemporary cinema: films that take risks, challenge perspectives, and remind us why the shared experience of watching a great story on the big screen matters.”

The 2026 festival will present four Gala Presentations:

This year’s Atlantic Gala is the Canadian Premiere of THE SNAKE, the debut feature-length film by Prince Edward Island director Jenna MacMillan. Written by and starring Susan Kent, THE SNAKE is a darkly comedic drama about a woman newly evicted and single, wrestling for the life she wants back. The film had its World Premiere at SXSW where it was the first film from P.E.I. to premiere at the festival. Actor-writer Susan Kent also took home the SXSW Special Jury Award for Performance. Starring alongside Kent are Jonathan Torrens, Robin Duke, Emma Hunter, and Dan Petronijevic. The Atlantic Gala will take place on Saturday, September 19, 7 p.m.

The Reel East Coast Shorts Gala, taking place on Sunday, September 20, 7 p.m., will elevate festival alumni and exciting talents to watch from the Atlantic region. The programme will boast the World Premieres of BILLY GAUTHIER: CARVING THE FUTURE by Inuk visual artist and performer Jennie Williams (NL), the assured debut drama MARGOT by Marthe Bernard (NL), as well as the Atlantic Canadian Premiere of the visually astounding animation THE FLAMES OF ME, created with fire and soot by New Brunswick artist Daniel Léger.

As previously announced, to kick off the festival as the Opening Night Gala, AIFF is delighted to present the World Premiere of 111 ECHOES FROM HALIFAX, the powerful Switzerland–Canada co-production that is rooted in the true story of the Swissair Flight 111 tragedy and its lasting impact on Nova Scotia. The moving drama explores resilience, loss, and the connections that unite us. Special guests will be in attendance. The Opening Night Gala will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 p.m. The Opening Night Gala Celebration will follow the screening at Bearly’s House of Blues, beginning at 9 p.m.

See the world, from Haiti to Chad to China to Norway, in the World Cinema program which highlights festival favorites and narrative features with bold filmmaking perspectives, including brand new works from Canadian talents and international auteurs. Films include the anticipated feature from Ron Murphy (Trailer Park Boys) starring Christopher Walken, BACK IN BLACK; Beth de Araújo’s masterful award-winning JOSEPHINE, with heart-wrenching performances by Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan; and Mahamat-Saleh Haroun’s visually evocative SOUMSOUM, THE NIGHT OF THE STARS, set in the Ennedi mountains of northeastern Chad.

Still image from CAPTAIN NEWFOUNDLAND. Image courtesy of Game Theory Films
This year’s documentaries offer a diversity of perspectives, never-before-seen archival footage, and a celebration of Canadian icons. The 2026 line-up will include the World Premiere of CAPTAIN NEWFOUNDLAND, an illuminating and wildly entertaining portrait of Newfoundland media mogul Geoff Stirling; celebrated director Mila Aung-Thwin’s THE ULTRA RUNNER, a standout examination of an extreme endurance-pushing ultramarathon runner’s journey to escape past demons; and the Sundance Grand Jury Documentary winner TO HOLD A MOUNTAIN, directed by Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazić, an immersive and lyrical portrait of a shepherd mother and daughter and their grassroots resistance to defend their remote community in the mountains of Montenegro.

Narrative New Waves spotlights debut features from around the world and has everything from haunting coming of age dramas to family friendly animation, including writer/director Marine Atlan’s stunning debut feature LA GRADIVA, which follows a class of French high school students on a life-changing excursion to Naples; the Nepali Cannes’ Un Certain Regard Jury Prize winner ELEPHANTS IN THE FOG, directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, a standout drama where a matriarch must choose between love and responsibility to her community; and the vibrant, celebratory debut of Academy Award nominee Louise Bagnall in the family-friendly JULIÁN. The program also boasts the World Premiere and directorial debut from Unama’ki (Cape Breton) Indigenous actor Glen Gould, JEFFREY’S TURN, the Canadian Premiere of nuanced independent drama SEAHORSE, by AIFF alumni director Aisha Evelyna, and the Atlantic Canadian premiere of filmmaker Lindsday Lanzillotta’s Newfoundland-shot coming-of-age tale PURGATORY, with J.K. Simmons, Abby Elliott, and John Reynolds.

AIFF’s Late Night Visions program brings weird, wild and boundary-pushing films to the big screen, including the World Premiere of STITCHES, the microbudget body horror anthology from AIFF alumni Taylor Olson and the horror-comedy SLEEP NO MORE by Indonesian auteur Edwin.

Our In Focus program celebrates an Atlantic icon or filmmaker with a free screening for the public. This year’s selection will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Newfoundland cult classic THE ADVENTURE OF FAUSTUS BIDGOOD, from directors Andy Jones and Michael Jones, with a newly restored print.

The Short Programmes include a selection of films from Canada and around the world, celebrating a variety of genres and styles including documentaries, animation, international award winners and more. Expanding this year to seven (7) programs, the selection will include 49 short films, with 44% of the program representing Atlantic Canada. The program will open with the World Premiere of COLLECTORS, featuring an incredible ensemble cast including Sarah Gadon, Noah Reid, Don McKellar and directed by the award-winning Andrew Cividino.The program will also present the World Premieres of Halifax-based animator Joel MacKenzie’s wildly original BABY DADDY; the comedy-thriller REVEL, by Mishki Vaccaro, starring Megan Follows and Tommie-Amber Pirie which takes place on the shores of the Bay of Fundy; a powerful and urgent documentary portrait on profound tragedy ESKIPESIMK, by filmmakers Catherine C. Brown and Jeffrey R. Fish; the North American premiere of PILUK, a breathtaking NFB animation by Elisapie Isaac and Marc Séguin; and a musical short film KILORAN BAY, starring Alan Cumming.

The dazzling and exuberant HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY! directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka will close the festival as the Closing Night Gala on Wednesday September 26, at 7 p.m.

In addition to a diverse and noteworthy selection of films, AIFF is proud to offer a series of special events and exclusive in-cinema panels and talks for 2026. Celebrating its 29th year, AIFF’s co-production market AIFF Partners returns with a thematic focus on the North. Arctic Lens: A Circumpolar Spotlight will emphasize the distinctive voices and stories emerging from the Circumpolar Region, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous storytelling and the evolving environmental and geopolitical realities shaping the North.

Public programming will include an in-depth conversation with the team behind our Opening Night Gala film, 111 ECHOES FROM HALIFAX, as they discuss bringing the story to life and balancing the emotional weight of the real events that inspired the film. Hosted by retired CBC host and producer Norma Lee MacLeod and featuring both Swiss and Canadian filmmaking talent, this panel will be offered free of charge to the public on Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m.

Celebrating the rich documentary work coming out of Newfoundland and Labrador, the panel Docs from the Rock: Profiling Newfoundland’s Comedy and Arts Pioneers will engage the directors behind SMASH & GRAB: THE REBEL LENS OF MIKE JONES and CAPTAIN NEWFOUNDLAND in a conversation about the legendary NL comedians and media moguls their respective films profile and how to distill these larger-than-life characters into the film form.

The festival will officially launch with a media and VIP Opening Night Red Carpet directly before our Opening Night Gala Screening of 111 ECHOES FROM HALIFAX, at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and grab a snack while the filmmaking team and VIPs walk the red carpet. Following the screening, we will gather for an evening of conversation and live music at Bearly’s House of Blues in downtown Halifax to celebrate the start of the festival.

Friday at the festival includes office parties with organizations that form the bedrock of filmmaking support on the East Coast. Enjoy the NFB / Telefilm Open House from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., and then head to the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative for another open house from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. before taking in a full night of screenings.

On Saturday, our Atlantic Gala Screening of PEI director Jenna MacMillan’s first feature, THE SNAKE, will be followed by what promises to be a rowdy Atlantic Gala Party at Stardust from 9 p.m. till late. We expect a PEI film posse and a full night of music and merriment.

AIFF’s development and mentorship program for emerging filmmakers, the AIFF Filmmaker Lab, boasts its largest cohort yet with 13 participants from all four Atlantic provinces. The Filmmaker Lab is generously supported by the RBC Foundation, and this year offered workshops in film funding with Screen NS’ Morgan Salter, post-production with Pasha Patriki from PurpleDOG Post, film festival strategy planning with Katie Bignell from Festival Formula, and pitching yourself and your projects with Jan Miller. The Lab will culminate in a free screening of works-in-progress at Carbon Arc Cinema on Sunday, September 20 at 7 p.m.

Our annual awards ceremony, the AIFF and Linda Joy Awards, will take place this year in partnership with Carbon Arc Cinema and will be held outdoors, weather permitting, at ‘Gus’ Garden’ at the Museum of Natural History on Sunday September 20 at 2 p.m. The awards are a celebration of the year’s outstanding Atlantic Canadian films, filmmakers, performers, and crew, and are always a laid-back place to gather with the community. Presented in collaboration with AFCOOP’s Linda Joy Awards, we are excited to announce that the awards will feature a new award commemorating the life and work of beloved filmmaker James MacSwain.

Partnered receptions with WIFT-AT and DOC Atlantic will round out the week of events and networking opportunities for local and visiting industry members.

For those outside Halifax, select Atlantic Canadian features and shorts will be available to stream in Atlantic Canada via AIFF Online from September 23-27, giving online patrons an extra five days after the in-person festival is over to catch up on any films they may have missed. Tickets can be purchased for individual feature films, while shorts can be accessed with the AIFF Online Shorts Pass.

AIFF’s Insider Membership program returns this year with new perks. AIFF Insider Members will get exclusive Early Booking Access to film selections at 11 a.m. on August 13, one day before tickets are available for the general public. The Weekender Pass returns for those looking to spend the weekend at the festival, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, until the last screening on Sunday night, and the Festival Pass is still the best option for those looking to attend everything the festival has to offer over the week (excluding tickets to the Opening Night Gala Screening) and everything on AIFF Online.

Tickets for screenings and special events will be available first to AIFF Insider Members through exclusive early access on Thursday, August 13 at 11 a.m., before opening to the general public on Friday, August 14 at 11 a.m. here: atlanticfilmfestival.ca.

The festival’s physical box office will be open in the upper lobby of Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane on September 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from September 16 – 23 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This year, AIFF is introducing a Press Accreditation system that allows successful applicants access to the full film program. The Press Accreditation application portal is open until September 1, 2026 and can be found at: atlanticfilmfestival.ca/festival-media

About Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF)
The Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) is an eight-day celebration of cinema from around the world, featuring screenings of over 100 films, Q&As, receptions, panels and industry events. The festival champions both emerging and established filmmaking voices from Atlantic Canada and beyond, helping audiences discover new artists, uncover fresh perspectives and connect through the power of storytelling. Founded as a grassroots initiative in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1981, AIFF moved to Halifax the following year where it has remained ever since. Over the past four decades, AIFF has grown into one of Canada’s premier film festivals and continues to be a strong advocate for Atlantic Canadian filmmakers. AIFF is a registered charity and presents year-round programming, including AIFF Kids, partnered screenings and a mentorship program for emerging filmmakers.

The 46th annual Atlantic International Film Festival will take place from September 16 to 23, 2026, inviting film lovers, industry professionals, and audiences to come together in celebration of cinema.

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Netflix held a COMING-OF-AGE Slate event in Los Angeles this week, where stars of all their Young Adult series came together!

A look back at the coming-of-age stories you love on Netflix with exclusive new footage of upcoming series and films.

WHAT:

On Thursday, August 13th, Netflix hosted a Red Carpet for Netflix’s End of Summer Bash—celebrating the stars who define Netflix’s coming-of-age storytelling, from legacy icons to fresh faces across upcoming titles. The event took place at Laya Restaurant in Los Angeles.

Leading into the event, Netflix hosted a special 60-minute edition of Evan Ross Katz’s Shut Up Evan “The Group Chat” podcast, recorded live in front of an audience in Los Angeles at Netflix’s Tudum Theater. Guest interviews included Netflix film and series talent Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Best of the Best, Never Have I Ever), Anna Cathcart (XO, Kitty, To All The Boys Franchise), Nikki Rodriguez (My Life with the Walter Boys, On My Block), Miku Martineau (Crew Girl, BET) and Kristina Bogic (The Body) for an intimate, nostalgia-meets-what’s-next conversation, taking the guests back to where it all started on Netflix and forward to where they’re headed next.

PARTICIPATING TALENT:

Attendees included stars from our current and future coming-of-age slate, including:

Outer Banks: Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Carlacia Grant, Drew Starkey, Austin North

My Life with the Walter Boys: Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry

A Different World (upcoming series): Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece, Maleah Joi Moon

Best of the Best (upcoming film): Priyanka Kedia, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Ankur Rathee, Nico Greetham, Shreya Navile, Becky Alex, Amryn Khurana, Tanishq Joshi, Neha Gundubogula

The Body (upcoming series): Kristina Bogic, Sara Boustany, Geena Meszaros, Shirley Chen, Jackson Kelly, Sofia Wylie, Kyra Pierce, Phallon Pierce, Emily Roman, Bella Neuspiel

Crew Girl (upcoming series): Miku Martineau, Kyle Clark, Sam Braun

Forever: Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr.

Poser (upcoming series): Sadie Stanley, Daisy Jelley, Joel Oulette, Sarah Abbott, Emily Chen, Lauren Donzis, Ciara Riley Wilson, Golden Landis Von Jones (24KGoldn)

The Sticks (upcoming series): Emilie Bierre, Shai Chase, Josh Macqueen, Costa D’Angelo, Carter Shimp, Ethan Holder, Isaac Arellanes, Chloe Avakian

Additional Netflix talent in attendance included:

Shut Up Evan: Evan Ross Katz

13 Reasons Why: Ross Butler

XO, Kitty: Anna Cathcart, Gia Kim, Regan Aliyah

Squid Game: The VIP Challenge: Dylan Efron, Hannah Godwin

On My Block: Diego Tinoco, Jessica Marie Garcia, Sierra Capri, Julio Macias

Stranger Things / Sierra Burgess Is A Loser: Shannon Purser

Love on the Spectrum: Dylan Aguilar, Abbey Romeo, Connor Tomlinson

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina / 13 Going on 30: Adeline Rudolph

One Day At A Time: Isabella Gomez

Freeridge / Nobody Wants This: Keyla Monterroso Mejia

One Piece: Jacob Romero

Better Than The Movies: Beatrice Kitsos, David Iacono

Hollywood Arts: Daniella Monet

Ransom Canyon: Lizzy Greene

Calabasas Confidential: Jemma Durrant, Preston Pippen, Raine Michaels, Sterling Retzlaff, Hercy Miller, Kimora Lewis

Let’s Marry Harry: Harry Jowsey

The Half Of It: Leah Lewis

Avatar: The Last Airbender: Miyako, Ian Ousley

Tall Girl: Ava Michelle

Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again?: Everett Osborne, Armani Greer, Laya DeLeon Hayes, Jaden Michael, Charles L. Smith

Along for the Ride: Emma Pasarow

Joe’s College Road Trip: Jermaine Harris

Running Point / Mr. Iglesias: Fabrizio Guido

The Wrong Paris: Madison Pettis, Pierson Fode

Age of Attraction: Nick Viall, Natalie Joy

Additional Guests Included:

Micky Gordon, Sean Sotaridona, Kayla-Rose Gibson, Asante Madrigal, Sylas Dean, Joely Live, McCall Mirabella, Addison Briann, Gillian Erin, Reagan Baylee, Alyssa Michelle, Emily Henegar, Mackenzie Dudzik

MORE ON NETFLIX’S COMING-OF-AGE SLATE

Netflix is the home for Young Adult storytelling across generations, bringing authentic and relatable stories to viewers living them today, while giving others a nostalgic way to revisit their own YA era. YA franchises anchor Netflix’s Most Popular lists: Stranger Things 4 and Stranger Things 5; and Wednesday, the #1 most popular English-language series of all time. Fan favorites have grown that following from Ginny & Georgia, My Life With the Walter Boys, On My Block, Never Have I Ever to standout films like The Kissing Booth, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, Roommates and more — with upcoming series like The Sticks, The Body, Poser, Crew Girl, Minimum Wage, A Different World, and films Don’t Say Good Luck and Best of the Best set to keep that momentum going. That range extends with fresh perspectives from around the globe with beloved titles like Heartstopper Forever (UK), All of Us Are Dead (Korea), Blood & Water (South Africa), Young Royals (Nordics) and Elite (Spain). YA shows and movies on Netflix have captured the cultural zeitgeist: Finding Her Edge sparked a 1,300% surge in global searches for the audiobook on Spotify; To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before sent Yakult sales soaring; Wednesday turned “Goo Goo Muck” into a viral dance craze; One Day sparked Airbnb searches for Greece by over 30%; and Outer Banks ignited the “Pogue Life” fashion trend. These titles have also turned Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Centineo, Madelyn Cline and many more into global stars, with their social followings skyrocketing up to 3000% following release of their shows and movies. Netflix’s YA storytelling resonates across generations, and as the category evolves, so does what YA means — spanning romance, mystery, sci-fi and fantasy — for audiences living the experience now and those revisiting it with nostalgia.

TONY, direct and co-written by Matt Johnson.

IN MTL, TO & VAN THEATRES AUGUST 14, 2026

IN THEATRES EVERYWHERE AUGUST 21, 2026

Director Matt Johnson to participate in opening weekend Q&As in Toronto.

See below for showtimes:

DATE: Saturday, August 15th

TIME: 7:00pm

LOCATION: Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP

DATE: Sunday, August 16th

TIME: 4:10pm

LOCATION: Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

SYNOPSIS

A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

STARRING

Dominic Sessa, Emilia Jones, Dagmara Dominczyk, Rich Sommers, Stavros Halkias,

Leo Woodall, Antonio Banderas

DIRECTED BY

Matt Johnson

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James Blunt returns with a brand new song that provides a warm, fresh soundtrack to this wonderful summer. Recorded with his excellent live band, ‘Tastes Like Summer’ feels like a lovely dip into the pool of romance. Listen to ‘Tastes Like Summer’ HERE.

‘Tastes Like Summer’ is produced by Red Triangle (Richard Parkhouse and George Tizzard) who have worked with Bastille, Sabrina Carpenter, Yungblud and David Guetta. It’s written by James Blunt and Red Triangle and recorded in the UK at Pig Music Studios, Banbury and the Beach in Dorset and is released by his longtime label, Atlantic Records. James says: “’Taste Like Summer’ binds the joy of summer to the joy of being attracted to someone.”

Directed by Jack Howard & shot in Ibiza ‘Tastes Like Summer’ comes alongside an A24 horror film inspired video that sees James tuck into an unexpected meal for one. Speaking of the video James says “The lyrics read ‘your skin tastes like summer’, and you know what…? He really did”. Watch the video HERE:

‘Tastes Like Summer’ is the first new James Blunt music since his acclaimed 2023 album Who We Used To Be. In 2024 he celebrated the 20^th anniversary of his Back To Bedlam debut, one of the best-selling albums of the Noughties. James’ sold-out UK arena tour in February last year received glowing reviews and cemented his reputation as one of the most entertaining singer-songwriters of his generation.

Today, Orville Peck shares the next single from his highly anticipated album Mule, a candid, chronological account of the trailblazing country artist’s journey through addiction and recovery. Out now, “Already Gone” is one of the most rowdy songs on the project, but the feel-good mood masks some dark feelings, capturing the moment Peck enters rehab. Listen HERE and watch the poignant music video HERE. Poised to become a career-defining album, Mule arrives September 18 on Warner Records — pre-save HERE. 

“Already Gone” lands early in the album’s story, when I first entered the rehab facility. I accepted the decision to seek treatment but deep down I believed I didn’t have a problem. The video reflects my arrogant mindset as I picture the experience as a lighthearted musical, while in reality, I was in total crisis” says Peck.

Produced by Jay Joyce (Patty Griffin, Eric Church) and written by Peck with Jacob Portrait (Alex G, Porches), “Already Gone” gets its swaggering brightness and infectious clap-along joy from Peck’s ace five-piece band, while bluegrass luminaries Molly Tuttle and Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show), plus Ry Jennings, lend their gifts to the reverie-like bridge.

For his part, Peck struts and strides over the upbeat instrumentation, sounding downright triumphant as he shouts, “Ohh-hoo! Put me in the slammer!” But the verses nod to some heavier truths and complex emotions: “Lonesome heart by design, broken head in decline / Telling anyone who’ll listen, it’ll all be fine / Just one more man at the end of his line.”

The “Already Gone” video vividly brings the song’s central contrast to life, finding Peck whiling away the hours in a rehab facility. We see the difficult day-to-day work of getting sober: therapy sessions, urine tests, an endless parade of tiny paper pill cups. But in other moments, the visual tips into gloriously choreographed fantasy as orderlies clap and shimmy in time, fellow residents twist and twirl, and Peck is joined by his band in the dayroom. Noah Cyrus, Allison Russel and Cathy Cooper make their third appearance in their re-occurring roles as the three figments of Orville’s mind.

Afterward, the clip ends with an important message, directing any viewers who are struggling or in crisis — or know someone else who is — to contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth) by texting “START” to 678-678.

Peck announced Mule last month in grand fashion. First, he shared “Prologue (Eulogy Of A Man Turned Mule)” which features vocals and appearances by Cyrus, Russel and Emmylou Harris (who is played by Cathy Cooper in the video). In the song’s video, the trio don black veils and nurse uniforms (in brief cut-aways to the “Already Gone” rehab facility) as they sing Peck’s would-be eulogy. It’s a beautifully bleak ending that, it turns out, represents a beginning.

As Peck recently shared in an in-depth interview with Rolling Stone, Mule unfolds as a timeline of the year that reshaped his life, starting with a moment in which he nearly lost everything. The result, according to the magazine, is “his best, most realized, album yet.” Told with unflinching honesty, humor, and heart, Mule finds Peck confronting love, loss, and identity through songs that move fluidly between classic country storytelling, bluegrass, and expansive Americana.

Ahead of the album’s release, Peck will give fans an intimate first look at Mule at San Francisco’s iconic Castro Theatre on September 12. During the special evening, Peck and his band will perform the album in its entirety and discuss the deeply personal story behind its creation. Tickets are on sale today HERE.

On September 18, Peck will headline the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The North American Man Turned Mule Tour, promoted by Live Nation, will continue through November 22 in Huntington, New York, with Nashville singer-songwriter Abbie Callahan joining the tour beginning October 28.

Additionally, $1 from every ticket sold on the North American Man Turned Mule Tour will be donated to The Trevor Project, supporting its mission to provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people. Find Peck’s complete itinerary below and ticket information HERE.

Peck also released the single “Too Little, Too Late,” which hails from the redemptive back half of the set and finds him dancing toward the finish line. The country-pop banger embodies what it feels like to be finally secure with who you are — and is also about having moved on when your ex comes crawling back after you’ve healed. It came with an appropriately raucous video.

With Mule on the horizon, Peck turns his gaze inward, reckoning not only with his deeply personal past, but with the divide between the larger-than-life persona of Orville Peck and the man behind the mask. Saddle up for a ride into resilience, redemption, and self-discovery.

Orville Peck’s Man Turned Mule Tour

Sep 12 – San Francisco, CA @ The Castro Theatre (Mule Release Show)

Sep 18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl *

Sep 23 – Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn *

Sep 26 – Bonner, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater *

Oct 28 – Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24

Oct 29 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Anaheim

Oct 30 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

Nov 01 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom

Nov 03 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory

Nov 04 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee

Nov 05 – Milwaukee, WI @ Landmark Credit Union Live

Nov 07 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed

Nov 09 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount

Nov 10 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount

Nov 11 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark

Nov 13 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

Nov 14 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

Nov 15 – Nashville, TN @ The Truth

Nov 17 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY

Nov 18 – Ottawa @ Hard Rock Ottawa

Nov 19 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS

Nov 21 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Nov 22 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount

• Abbie Callahan not appearing on these dates

Toronto has spent years treating the workday as something to power through. Coffee at your desk, a rushed lunch between meetings, and then finally the reward of a drink at 5PM. But the way the community of Toronto wants to spend its time is changing. And increasingly, the midday meal is becoming the moment worth making time for.

Workers would rather connect over a great lunch than an alcohol-fuelled happy hour. According to TheAwkn, nearly 65% of Gen Z are actively drinking less in 2026, and the sober-curious shift isn’t a phase, it’s rewriting how a generation socializes. They want the experience. They just don’t need the hangover.

Enter the return of the long lunch.

There’s something inherently indulgent about stepping away from the desk at noon, sitting down with friends or colleagues, ordering something you actually want to eat and giving yourself permission not to rush. It’s social without the pressure of happy hour, celebratory without requiring an occasion, and increasingly aligned with a generation that is rethinking the role alcohol plays in socialising.

But this isn’t just about lunch. It’s about bringing back the ritual of dining.

Chotto Matte Toronto is perfectly positioned for the return of this old-school dining culture. Its Nikkei menu brings together vibrant sushi, ceviche, robata and Japanese-Peruvian flavours, while the restaurant’s atmosphere makes lunch feel like an experience rather than another obligation in your calendar.

With two set menu options to enjoy mid-day, Chotto Matte makes lunch feel like an occasion, with vibrant Nikkei dishes designed for sharing and lingering over the table:

🥢🍣 Signature Sharing Menu: $110 per person: A vibrant introduction to Chotto Matte’s Nikkei cuisine, featuring Sea Bass Ceviche, Spicy Tuna Crispy Sushi, Nikkei Gyoza, Sato Maki and Pollo Den Miso, designed to be shared and enjoyed at the table.

🦞🍱 Deluxe Sharing Menu: $185 per person: A more elevated experience featuring Yellowtail Nikkei Sashimi, Lobster Truffles, Acevichado Roll, O-Toro Nigiri, Black Cod Aji Miso and Smoked Lamb Chops.

Think Sea Bass Ceviche, Yellowtail Nikkei Sashimi and Black Cod Aji Miso, paired with polished hospitality in Chotto Matte’s vibrant, design-forward setting – a luxurious midday escape that makes leaving your desk feel like the best decision of the day.

And perhaps that’s the point. In a city obsessed with being busy, taking an hour to sit down, eat well and actually connect feels almost rebellious.

Lunch isn’t something to get through anymore. It’s something worth showing up for.

Chotto Matte makes the middle of the day feel like somewhere you want to be.

Juno Award winning , multi-platinum pop artist Preston Pablo unveils the upbeat summer anthem “Don’t Wanna Know” out today via 31 East and Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. Written by Preston alongside multi-instrumentalist Soran (who also produced the track) as well as singer songwriter Zach Zoya, the track combines the creativity of the trio into a perfectly balanced sonic experience. At its core, “Don’t Wanna Know” is about thinking about someone you love, or once loved, being with someone else. Despite the complex nature of the song, Preston brings a light and fresh sound to an otherwise heavy subject matter. In comparison to the slowed down tempo’s seen on the latest singles featured on the new EP Almost Always released in July, “Don’t Wanna Know” arrives as a refreshing and lighthearted tune for the summer months.

Stream the Track here.

On the writing process for the single, Preston recalls: “I wrote this about 4 years ago with Soran (who also produced it) and Zach Zoya, two people I met early on in my career who are still some of the nicest and most talented I’ve worked with. Soran is so uniquely creative, always ahead of the curve, and has a way of making a session feel so comfortable and easy,” Preston says. “It’s been so long I don’t really remember what led us to write it, but when I listen now, it brings me back to the feeling. I still genuinely enjoy listening to it, and it somehow still feels fresh all these years later. Soran’s production is really the star, the big drum fills, the synth stabs, and the atmosphere he created are insane to me. I’m such a big fan of this song, and I’m really happy it stood the test of time and is finally coming out.”

“Don’t Wanna Know” follows the release of Almost Always, which sees Preston carve out his own sound and build a world that feels true to him as an artist. Released in July, the EP features the standout single, “Tidal Wave” and its accompanying music video, which tackles the emotionally raw feelings that arise in the aftermath of a traumatic loss. The single reveals the most vulnerable side to Preston yet, with a complexity in its tone and deliverance that you can feel from the opening words.

Described by Preston as a collection of his ‘favourite songs made to date,’ Almost Always is comprised of 5 tracks including the hopeful tune, “Dive”, the confidence boosting track, “Selfish”, and his comeback single, “Cause I Do.” Additionally, fans are given the new songs “Tidal Wave” and “You Got Me”. 2026 marks Preston’s first offering of new music since his 2024 debut EP Anywhere But Here, home to the viral hit “Dance Alone.”

Preston Pablo is best known for his chart-topping single “Flowers Need Rain,” which earned him the 2023 JUNO Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and was the #1 most Shazamed song of Summer 2022 in Canada. His follow-up smash “Dance Alone” cracked the Top 10 at Canadian radio across all formats and has since inspired over 450,000 user-generated TikTok videos, further cementing his reputation as one of Canada’s most compelling pop voices.

Almost Always continues to propel Preston into a confident new era, offering a taste of the new sound and creative direction he’ll continue to unveil throughout 2026. Preston also recently announced a number of live dates in Ontario including London, Markham and Thunder Bay (see dates below).

Stay tuned for more from Preston Pablo coming soon.