By Amanda Gilmore

Directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss’ return to Sundance after premiering their hit Boys State back in 2020. They bring yet another captivating look inside the world of teenage politics with the outstanding Girls State.

This time around they focus in on a group of teenage girls from all over Missouri. They each have a passion for government and attend a week-long immersive experience in American democracy. They must build a government from the ground up and reimagine what it means to govern.

A Documentary about people relies heavily on the charisma of those subjects. Thankfully for McBaine and Moss, each of the teenage girls attending Girls State are loaded with charisma, passion, and ambition. We get to know each of them as they run for Governor, Attorney General, and spots on the Supreme Court. We’re instantly swept up in their goals leading us to cheer and cry at their wins and losses.

During their time at Girls State, the issues of reproductive rights loom over them as the real-life U.S. Supreme Court debates overturning Roe v. Wade. It makes for an enthralling look into the minds and opinions of future leaders on the topic. Most importantly, the Co-Directors’ lens is focused solely on the future leaders who will be directly impacted by the overturn.

Girls State can push its theme of gender inequality within government further by having the Boys State share the same campus. The young women at Girls State are told they can’t walk alone anywhere on campus and their clothes must be of a certain length. While Boys State can walk alone anywhere and can have their shirts off whenever they wish. Including this in the documentary allows McBaine and Moss to show that even in an all-female pseudo-government, women are conditioned to be treated differently and feel less than. It’s the bittersweet reality that the Co-Directors leave you with while leaving room for hope that change will happen thanks to these brilliant minds.

Apple TV+ will release Girls State on April 5, 2024.

Girls State screens at Sundance ’24:

Jan 18 at 3:30 PM at Eccles Theatre

Jan 19 at 5:00 PM at Magaplex Theatres at The Gateway – Theatre 1/2/3

Jan 20 at 9:00 AM at The Ray Theatre

Jan 21 at 2:15 PM at Magaplex Theatres at The Gateway – Theatre 8/9

Jan 24 at 11:30 AM at Redstone Cinemas – 2

Jan 27 at 6:45 PM at Magaplex Theatres at The Gateway – Theatre 8/9

Citytv today revealed the official trailer for the highly-anticipated series Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, premiering Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET on Citytv, and available to stream on Citytv+.

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows the Specialized Criminal Investigations team of elite detective duo, Detective Sergeants Henry Graff and Frankie Bateman, as they investigate high-profile homicides in Canada’s largest metropolis. These cases are inspired by some of the country’s biggest headlines, with Season One delving into the worlds of high finance, politics, real estate, media, and more. From the old-money glamour of Rosedale’s ravine-side homes to the vibrant, family-owned shops of Little India, City Hall to the city’s underpasses, Toronto will be featured in all of its raw, complex, and diverse glory.

An original adaptation of the Law & Order: Criminal Intent format, based on the legendary Law & Order global franchise, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent stars an all-Canadian ensemble cast that includes Aden Young (Rectify, Black Robe) as Detective Sergeant Henry Graff, Kathleen Munroe (Chicago Med, City on Fire, Patriot) as Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman, Karen Robinson (Schitt’s Creek, Echoes) as Inspector Vivienne Holness, K.C. Collins (The Cleaning Lady, White Dog) as Deputy Crown Attorney Theo Forrester, Nicola Correia-Damude (Shadowhunters, Resident Alien) as Forensic Pathologist Dr. Lucy Da Silva, and Araya Mengesha (Nobody, Anne with an E) as tech expert Mark Yohannes.

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures in association with Rogers and distributed by Universal Studio Group. The format is licensed by NBCUniversal and Wolf Entertainment. Tassie Cameron (Pretty Hard Cases, Mary Kills People, Rookie Blue) is the series Showrunner. Tassie, Erin Haskett, Amy Cameron, David Valleau, Alex Patrick and Holly Dale serve as Executive Producers. Tex Antonucci and Jillian Locke are Co-Executive Producers, Wanda Chaffey is Producer and Caledonia Brown is Co-Producer.

Hollywood Suite will send a chill down your spine this winter with the exclusive Canadian premiere of Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror, narrated by horror icon Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street). The five-part documentary series is the definitive retrospective on the horror genre from the company regarded as the driving force in the horror renaissance and will premiere on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 9pm ET, with new episodes airing weekly. All episodes will be available to stream on Hollywood Suite On Demand beginning February 1, 2024.

Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror revisits the shocks and scares of iconic horror movie moments from the 1930s until today. Featuring insights from the most influential names in genre including directors John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing) and Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body), scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis, Evil Dead leading man Bruce Campbell, Saw star Tobin Bell and Blumhouse’s own Jason Blum, each episode examines how these quintessential films have revealed and reflected the real-life scares of the world.

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Blumhouse to bring another compelling premium horror series to Canadian fans,” said Sharon Stevens, Vice President, Programming, Hollywood Suite. “As the driving force in the space for the past two decades, Blumhouse has set the standard for horror in mainstream culture and we can’t think of a better fit to dive into the history of the genre.”

Jason Blum, Mary Lisio, Ryan Turek, Jeremy Gold, Michael Wright and Jill Burkhart executive produced the series, which is distributed worldwide by Amazon MGM Studios Distribution.

This season’s episodes include:

Episode 1 – American Monsters

Premieres February 1 at 9pm ET

In the 1930s, iconic monsters such as Universal’s Dracula and Frankenstein, followed by the Invisible Man, the Wolf Man, and others, launched a horror renaissance when they were reintroduced to moviegoing audiences, offering a shared escape from real-world anxieties of the post-war world and the Great Depression.

Episode 2 – Atomic Nightmares

Premieres February 8 at 9pm ET

During World War II and the years following, people’s anxieties evolved, and the terror of monsters transformed to fears around unchecked science, nuclear annihilation, and communism (aka “the Red Scare”). Horror filmmakers responded with legendary films like Invasion of the Body Snatchers and The Blob.

Episode 3 – Unholy Dreams

Premieres February 15 at 9pm ET

The 1960s and 70s were defined by profound changes in cultural norms. Horror films of the era reflected the real and intangible change a younger generation demanded. A new generation of auteur horror filmmakers pushed the envelope with films like Halloween, Carrie, Rosemary’s Baby, and The Exorcist.

Episode 4 – Relentless Evil

Premieres February 22 at 9pm ET

In the 1980s, 24-hour cable news exposed audiences to seemingly exploitative news, dominated by serial killers and the threat of a new mysterious disease, suggesting new modern terrors. Audiences embraced iconic slashers like Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees, and vampire films saw a resurgence. By the 1990s, as Gen X audiences’ taste in horror evolved, Wes Craven took screams to the next level.

Episode 5 – A New Horror

Premieres February 29 at 9pm ET

In the final episode, the emergence of cellphones and other new technologies in the 2000s exposed us to new and perpetual terrors. Inventive horror filmmakers adapted, and seminal films like The Blair Witch Project opened new doors. And then Blumhouse reinvented the genre with new nightmares.

In addition to all five episodes of Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror, Hollywood Suite will also have many of the iconic films featured in the series available to stream including Friday the 13th (1980), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Scream (1996), The Babadook (2012), The Purge (2013), and Get Out (2017).

Jon Gunn co-writes and directs ORDINARY ANGELS, starring Alan Ritchson and Oscar winner Hilary Swank, coming to theatres across Canada February 23, 2024.

Synopsis:

Based on a remarkable true story, Ordinary Angels centres on Sharon (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.

Director: Jon Gunn
Writers: Jon Gunn, Jon Erwin, Meg Tilly and Kelly Fremon Craig
Producers: Greg Silverman, Jon Berg, Jon Erwin, Kevin Downes, Dave Matthews, Johnathan Dorfman, David Beal, Sarah Johnson, Andrew Erwin and Roy Lee
Starring: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis, Tamala Jones, Drew Powell, Amy Acker, Skywalker Hughes and Emily Mitchell

About Cineplex Pictures
Cineplex Pictures, a division of Cineplex, is a distributor of a wide range of genre films. Recent titles include The Boy and the Heron, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, SAW X, EXPEND4BLES, Joy Ride, The Blackening, About My Father, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Sisu, John Wick: Chapter 4, Jesus Revolution, Plane, The Good House, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Hotel Artemis, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.

Inspired by the semi-autobiographical story of a teenager (Nico Parker) who, while caring for her brother along with her audacious mother (Laura Linney), strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist (Woody Harrelson) who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time. Streaming Exclusively on Disney+ in Canada on February 9, 2024.

Directed by: Laura Chinn

Screenplay by: Laura Chinn

Produced by: Jeremy Plager, p.g.a., Francesca Silvestri, p.g.a., Kevin Chinoy, p.g.a., Oly Obst

Cast: Laura Linney, Nico Parker, Ella Anderson, Daniella Taylor, Amarr, Ariel Martin, and Woody Harrelson

Filmed right here in Canada, Robbie Amell and Stephen Amell are back with CODE 8 PART II and today we get a release date announcement on Netflix!

Synopsis:

In this sequel to Code 8, Connor (Robbie Amell) is out of prison and working as a janitor at a community center, having cut ties with his former criminal associate Garrett (Stephen Amell). Connor’s attempt at staying out of trouble is destroyed when he’s forced to help 14-year-old Pav (Sirena Gulamgaus) escape from a pack of corrupt officers led by Sergeant King (Alex Mallari Jr.). King uses the newly launched robotic K9’s to track Pav down, while Connor finds himself once again reaching out to Garrett and his crew for help, but can he trust the man who landed him in prison in the first place?

Netflix Release Date | February 28, 2024

DIRECTOR: Jeff Chan
WRITERS: Chris Paré, Jeff Chan, Sherren Lee, Jesse Lavercombe
PRODUCED BY: Jeff Chan, Chris Paré, Steven Hoban, Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell
CAST: Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, Alex Mallari Jr., Sirena Gulamgaus, Jean Yoon, Aaron Abrams
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Collective Pictures
Filmed in Canada

In a further commitment to Canada’s production industry, Amazon MGM Studios today announced a landmark contract with Pinewood Toronto Studios for exclusive use of new production facilities at the studios in Downtown Toronto for future productions. The announcement was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event to officially open the new studio space, attended by Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor, Olivia Chow. The deal is the first multi-year commitment by Amazon MGM Studios to Canadian studio space and includes exclusive use of five new state-of-the-art sound stages, accompanying workshops and office accommodation, totalling approximately 160,000 square feet.

“Pinewood Group is an industry-leader and with the Toronto region’s best-in-class crews, this agreement offers us immense opportunity for the continued expansion of film and series projects in Toronto, Ontario, and Canada,” said Dan Scharf, Vice President of Global Business Operations, Amazon MGM Studios. “We are thrilled our productions will continue to have a home in Toronto for many years to come.”

“This landmark agreement further strengthens our relationship with Amazon MGM Studios and demonstrates our joint commitment to the City of Toronto.” said Paul Golding, chairman, Pinewood Group. “We are very much looking forward to working together and welcoming many incredible productions to the Pinewood Toronto Studio lot.”

Amazon MGM’s long-term commitment to new studio space in Toronto is a tremendous vote of “Amazon confidence in our province and our workers,” said Premier Doug Ford. “This investment is going to provide a big boost to our cultural sectors and help to ensure Ontario remains one of the world’s leading jurisdictions for film and television production for years to come.”

“Good things are filmed in Ontario,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “This multi-year commitment by Amazon is a reflection of the work our government has done to build a thriving film and television sector in our province and means that more Ontario-made productions will be seen by audiences around the world.”

“The film and television industry is an important economic driver for our city and this new partnership will ensure Toronto’s world class screen industry continues to thrive,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “This investment by Amazon MGM Studios will also support our creative sector, resulting in jobs for the numerous professions that are crucial to the success of the local industry. I look forward to watching the film and television productions that will be made here in our great city as a result of this deal.”

“As the landowner on behalf of the City of Toronto, this deal further reinforces the commitment CreateTO has made to fostering the growth of this critical industry in the Port Lands,” said Vic Gupta and this investment by Amazon MGM Studios is a testament to Pinewood’s the screen facilities and cements Toronto’s position as a leading destination for content creators, “Toronto’s film, television and digital media production industry is among the best in the world and this long-term commitment and multimillion-dollar investment by Amazon MGM Studios represents a huge vote of confidence in our local workforce and the strength of our screen industry,” said Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) and Chair, Toronto’s Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board. “It also reinforces the Port Lands as a longstanding major production hub and the city as a Centre of excellence for film and television production.”

The long-term commitment to studio space in Toronto aligns with Amazon MGM Studios’ current strategy of expanding its production footprint in Canada. Amazon MGM Studios, as well as MGM Television and MGM+ Studios have produced and commissioned more than 40 series and films that have been shot in Canada, including The Boys, Gen V, Reacher, and The Handmaid’s Tale in Ontario; Fargo and Billy The Kid in Alberta; The Man in the High Castle and Upload in British Columbia; Tales from the Loop in Manitoba; as well as parts of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and The Voyeurs in Quebec.

About Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on creating, producing, and distributing Original films and television series for a global audience in more than 240 countries and territories. A diverse home for talent, Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video, in addition producing Original content for Freevee, Amazon’s premium free streaming service, the premium commercial free pay television network MGM+U.S., and MGM+ International, an on-demand service available in 25 countries across Europe, Australia, Asia, Latin America, and Canada.

Today we get a new Trailer for Jennifer Lopez Prime Video original, THIS IS ME…NOW: A LOVE STORY!

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Written by: Jennifer Lopez, Matt Walton

Story by: Jennifer Lopez, Dave Meyers, Chris Shafer

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Fat Joe, Trevor Noah, Kim Petras, Post Malone, Keke Palmer, Sofia Vergara, Jenifer Lewis, Jay Shetty, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sadhguru, Tony Bellissimo, Derek Hough, Trevor Jackson, Paul Raci, Bella Gagliano, Brandon Delsid, Ashley Versher, Malcolm Kelner, Alix Angelis, Danielle Larracuente, Matthew Law and Ben Affleck

Synopsis:

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story is like nothing you’ve ever seen from Jennifer Lopez. Alongside director Dave Meyers, Jennifer has created a narrative-driven cinematic odyssey, steeped in mythological storytelling and personal healing. Dropping in tandem with her first studio album in a decade, this genre-bending Amazon original showcases her journey to love through her own eyes. With fantastical costumes, breathtaking choreography, and star-studded cameos, this panorama is an introspective retrospective of Jennifer’s resilient heart.

Runtime: 65 Minutes

(Photo/video credit: Prime Video Canada)

Crunchyroll has today revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the largest dedicated awards program honoring the craft and artistry of Japanese animation, including the creators, musicians, and performances across streaming and theatrical. Now on the Anime Awards website, fans can begin to cast their vote across all categories, with the full list of nominees available below.

Crunchyroll is also revealing today a star-studded lineup of presenters for both the Anime Awards live ceremony and the Anime Awards pre-show, which is back for a second year in Tokyo with an elevated format. During the pre-show, Crunchyroll hosts and global presenters will reveal a slate of fan-favorite awards. With more to be announced soon, the current list of Anime Awards live ceremony and pre-show presenters include:

Megan Thee Stallion – Three-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, philanthropist and entrepreneur.

Iman Vellani – Award-winning actress (MS. MARVEL and THE MARVELS)

LiSA – Japanese singer- songwriter who has performed hit anime theme songs.

Roland – Japanese night club host, entrepreneur, and TV personality.

Aquaria – American fashion model, drag entertainer, and international DJ who was crowned the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10. A passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and a long-time anime enthusiast.

Che Lingo – British rapper and artist who regularly mixes genres within his music.

Lena Lemon – Content creator focused on anime, cosplay and gaming.

Yaeji – Artist, producer, vocalist and DJ, whose introspective, dance floor-ready tracks have made her a global icon.

Ylona Garcia – Singer born in the Philippines, raised in Australia.

Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, will return again to deliver opening remarks at the Anime Awards live ceremony, which will be hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira.

“With more than 30 anime studios, 5 streaming platforms, 50 series and films, and over 50 voice actors, the nominees for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards represent the world-class creatives powering the global love of anime,” said Rahul Purini, President, Crunchyroll. “We’re proud to present this year’s nominees and look forward to the show where we, with our incredible slate of global presenters, will celebrate anime’s ability to captivate fans around the world.”

“Watching anime is one of my favorite things to do! I love cosplaying all of my favorite characters, I love the storytelling, and I love getting inspiration from the different anime art styles! I’m really excited for the opportunity to attend and present an award at this year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards. I’m looking forward to traveling to Tokyo and joining my fellow anime lovers as we celebrate and honor the best anime creators and shows in the world,” said Megan Thee Stallion.

“Beyond time and borders, anime allows us to connect and be touched, be excited, and share the same emotions with others, regardless of age or values. Anime has the same potential and appeals that I feel towards music. I hope the wonderful Japanese anime continues to bring joy to many fans around the world,” said Japanese singer-songwriter LiSA. “I consider anime to be one of the cultures that represents Japan, so I am very honored to be chosen as the presenter.”

In celebration of this year’s Anime Awards nominees, a selection of nominated series streaming on Crunchyroll will be available on AVOD starting today. Fans interested in exploring the honorees have until March 2 to stream the titles for free, with ads. Anime Awards nominated series will be available for AVOD viewing worldwide, pending regional availability.

Anime Awards voting is open now through January 27 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time and fans are encouraged to vote every day, now even easier with one-click revoting, to cheer their favorites into the top spot. The results will be announced at the 2024 Anime Awards live ceremony on Saturday, March 2 and through a global fan livestream. Sony Music Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., will support Crunchyroll in the execution of the Anime Awards.

Anime Awards 2024 Nominees (Listed in alphabetical order by category)

Anime of the Year

BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Chainsaw Man
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
【OSHI NO KO】
VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2
Best Continuing Series

Attack on Titan (Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc)
JUJUTSU KAISEN (JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2)
ONE PIECE
SPY x FAMILY (SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2)
VINLAND SAGA (VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2)
Best New Series

BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Chainsaw Man
Heavenly Delusion
Hell’s Paradise
【OSHI NO KO】
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
Best Film

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
BLUE GIANT
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-
PSYCHO-PASS: Providence
Suzume
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK
Best Original Anime

Akiba Maid War
BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls’ Story- Season2
Buddy Daddies
Do It Yourself!!
Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch From Mercury
THE MARGINAL SERVICE
Best Animation

Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
Chainsaw Man
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
Mob Psycho 100 III
TRIGUN STAMPEDE
Best Character Design

Chainsaw Man
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Hell’s Paradise
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
【OSHI NO KO】
TRIGUN STAMPEDE
Best Director

Yuichiro Hayashi – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
Keiichiro Saito – BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Ryu Nakayama – Chainsaw Man
Hirotaka Mori – Heavenly Delusion
Shota Goshozono – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
Daisuke Hiramaki – 【OSHI NO KO】
Best Cinematography

Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
Chainsaw Man
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Heavenly Delusion
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2
Best Art Direction

Chainsaw Man
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Hell’s Paradise
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
【OSHI NO KO】
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
Best Romance

Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
Insomniacs after school
My Happy Marriage
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
Skip and Loafer
Tomo-chan Is a Girl!
Best Comedy

BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Buddy Daddies
MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES
SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2
URUSEIYATSURA
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
Best Action

Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation
Chainsaw Man
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
ONE PIECE
Best Fantasy

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Hell’s Paradise
MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2
Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
The Ancient Magus’ Bride SEASON 2
Best Drama

Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
Heavenly Delusion
My Happy Marriage
【OSHI NO KO】
To Your Eternity Season 2
VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2
Best Slice of Life

BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Do It Yourself!!
Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
Insomniacs after school
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
Skip and Loafer
Best Main Character

Bocchi (Hitori Goto) – BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Denji – Chainsaw Man
Eren Jaeger – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
Mob (Shigeo Kageyama) – Mob Psycho 100 III
Monkey D. Luffy – ONE PIECE
Thorfinn – VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2
Best Supporting Character

Arataka Reigen – Mob Psycho 100 III
Hange Zoe – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
Kana Arima – 【OSHI NO KO】
Power – Chainsaw Man
Satoru Gojo – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
Suguru Geto – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
“Must Protect At All Costs” Character

Anya Forger – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2
Hitori Gotoh (Bocchi) – BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Bojji – Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
Miri Unasaka – Buddy Daddies
Pochita – Chainsaw Man
Suletta Mercury – Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury
Best Anime Song

Idol – YOASOBI – 【OSHI NO KO】
KICK BACK – Kenshi Yonezu – Chainsaw Man
Seisyun Complex – Kessoku Band – BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Suzume – RADWIMPS feat. toaka – Suzume
Where Our Blue Is –– Tatsuya Kitani – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
WORK – Ringo Sheena and millennium parade – Hell’s Paradise
Best Score

Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Chainsaw Man
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
【OSHI NO KO】
Suzume
Best Opening Sequence

Idol – YOASOBI – 【OSHI NO KO】
innocent arrogance – BiSH – Heavenly Delusion
KICK BACK – Kenshi Yonezu – Chainsaw Man
Song of the Dead – KANA-BOON – Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
Where Our Blue Is –– Tatsuya Kitani – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
WORK – Ringo Sheena and millennium parade – Hell’s Paradise
Best Ending Sequence

Akari – Soshi Sakiyama – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
Happiness of the Dead – Shiyui – Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
HAWATARI NIOKU CENTI (2-hundred-million-centimeter-long blades) – MAXIMUM THE HORMONE – Chainsaw Man
Koi Kogare – milet × MAN WITH A MISSION – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Mephisto – QUEEN BEE – 【OSHI NO KO】
color – yama – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2
Best Voice Artist Performance – Japanese

Atsumi Tanezaki (Anya Forger) – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2
Kikunosuke Toya (Denji) – Chainsaw Man
Mayumi Tanaka (Monkey D. Luffy) – ONE PIECE
Yoshino Aoyama (Bocchi) – BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Yuki Kaji (Eren Jaeger) – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
Yuuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo) – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
Best Voice Artist Performance – English

Abby Trott (Nezuko Kamado) – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Austin Tindle (Millions Knives) – TRIGUN STAMPEDE
Johnny Yong Bosch (Ichigo Kurosaki) – BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation
Lexi Nieto (Tomo Aizawa) – Tomo-chan Is a Girl!
Marisa Duran (Sagiri Yamada Asaemon) – Hell’s Paradise
Ryan Colt Levy (Denji) – Chainsaw Man
Best Voice Artist Performance – Castilian

David Brau (Senku Ishigami) – Dr. STONE New World
David Flores (Dot Barrett) – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES
Joel Gómez Jimenez (Denji) – Chainsaw Man
Majo Montesinos Guzmán (Anya Forger) – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2
María Luisa Marciel (Power) – Chainsaw Man
Marta Moreno (UTA) – One Piece Film Red
Best Voice Artist Performance – Latin Spanish

Armando Corona Ibarrola (Muichiro Tokito) – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Emilio Treviño (Denji) – Chainsaw Man
Gerardo Ortega (Mash Burnedead) – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES
José Gilberto Vilchis (Satoru Gojo) – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
Manuel Campuzano (Arataka Reigen) – Mob Psycho 100 lll
Nycolle González (Suzume Iwato) – Suzume
Best Voice Artist Performance – Portuguese

Amanda Brigido (Tomo Aizawa) – Tomo-chan Is a Girl!
Erick Bougleux (Kazuma) – KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world!- Legend of Crimson
Guilherme Briggs (Brook) – One Piece
Léo Rabelo (Satoru Gojo) – JUJUTSU KAISEN
Luisa Viotti (Makima) – Chainsaw Man
Vágner Fagundes (Arataka Reigen) – Mob Psycho 100 III
Best Voice Artist Performance – German

Emilia Raschewski (Suzume Iwato) – Suzume
Franciska Friede (Chise Hatori) – The Ancient Magus’ Bride
Franziska Trunte (Power) – Chainsaw Man
Pascal Breuer (Arataka Reigen) – Mob Psycho 100 III
Patrick Baehr (Gen Asagiri) – Dr.STONE New World
Patrick Keller (Akira Tendou) – Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
Best Voice Artist Performance – Italian

Alessio De Filippis (Kirito) – Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night
Benedetta Ponticelli (Makima) – Chainsaw Man
Diego Baldoin (Takenori Akagi) – THE FIRST SLAM DUNK
Federica Simonelli (UTA) – One Piece Film Red
Max Di Benedetto (Boxxo) – Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon
Mosè Singh (Denji) – Chainsaw Man
Best Voice Artist Performance – Arabic

Basil Alrefai (Vegeta) – Dragon Ball Super
Hiba Snobar (Anya Forger) – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 1
Mohammad Dal’o (Arataka Reigen) – Mob Psycho 100
Ra’fat Bazo (Son Goku) – Dragon Ball Super
Rosie Yaziji (Rimuru Tempest) – That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 1
Taleb Alrefai (Senku Ishigami) – Dr. STONE
Best Voice Artist Performance – French

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This February, TIFF Cinematheque is set to captivate audiences with a dynamic lineup featuring legendary directors, as the return of popular series such as From The Collection, Midnight Madness Presents, MDFF Selects, See the North, New and Restored, TIFF Next Wave Presents, and Oscar-nominated international films, promising an exhilarating cinematic experience.

Among the highlights is a special partnership between Wavelengths Presents, LUX Scotland, and Mercer, Union Toronto, to welcome to TIFF Lightbox Turner Prize–winning artist Charlie Prodger, whose celebrated trilogy of films (Stoneymollan Trail, BRIDGIT, SaF05) will be presented together for the first time in North America.

Adding to the excitement, TIFF Cinematheque pays tribute to the iconic Armenian filmmaker Sergei Parajanov, an original master of cinema, marking his centenary, and his extraordinary contributions to film also being recognized as an official 100th anniversary celebration in UNESCO’s calendar. The mini-retrospective titled 100 Years of Parajanov will showcase his final masterpiece, Ashik Kerib. This film serves as a poignant love letter to Azeri culture, exemplifying Parajanov’s unparalleled artistic legacy that continues to resonate with audiences today.

A spotlight on the great American writer, thinker, and civil rights activist James Baldwin in Remembering James Baldwin, programmed as part of Black History Month, showcases four recently restored documentaries, three of which are shorts. Award-winning writer, executive producer, and host Amanda Parris joins TIFF for the launch of For the Culture with Amanda Parris, a CBC Gem documentary series. Access to the screening and a pre-screening conversation with Amanda for emerging creators will be provided by Visa through the Visa Sharing the Screen Program.

TIFF’s celebration of Lunar New Year, generously supported by the RBC Foundation, kicks off on February 11 with a special screening of Lulu Wang’s acclaimed film The Farewell. Prior to the screening, audiences are invited to explore an arts fair in the TIFF Lightbox atrium, a free drop-in event presented in partnership with Asian Arts and Culture Trust.

In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, TIFF Cinematheque is presenting the works of Yash Chopra and Douglas Sirk, two filmmakers operating in vastly different industries and time periods, bridging the audiences through their heroine-led melodramas in alluring yet subversive ways in Desirous Discords: Romantic Melodramas of Yash Chopra & Douglas Sirk. Foregrounding in their work the finest of aesthetic pleasures, both Chopra and Sirk surround their self-sacrificing characters with bourgeois excess, florid stimuli, and a spectral, lurking animacy.

With awards season in full swing, Lila Avilés’ Tótem (TIFF ’23), Mexico’s entry for this year’s Best International Feature Oscar, screens on January 25 as part of MDFF Selects, followed by a limited theatrical run starting February 2; the latest installment in See the North presented by MUBI ― TIFF’s free monthly series of Canadian cinematic treasures ― is Nisha Pahuja’s documentary To Kill a Tiger on February 13, shortlisted for the 2024 Oscars, and a 2022 Canada’s Top Ten film; for the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films opening February 16; and Pawo Choyning Dorji’s The Monk and the Gun (TIFF ’23), Bhutan’s entry for the Best International Feature Oscar, begins its theatrical run on February 23.

Other New Releases coming to TIFF Lightbox include the highly anticipated release of Lijo Jose Pellissery’s period action drama Malaikottai Vaaliban, featuring veteran superstar Mohanlal, opening on January 24, joining TIFF’s recently announced lineup of New Releases: Captain Miller, Origin, Ferrari, The Teachers’ Lounge, Four Daughters, The Settlers, How To Have Sex, The Peasants, and Perfect Days.

Secret Movie Club and International Cinema Cafe also return this month. TIFF Cinematheque and Public Programming tickets are available now for TIFF Members and to the public on January 19. For tickets to New Releases, check tiff.net.