Kevin Hart stars in Heist Comedy LIFT. Tonight we get a brand-new Trailer, out January 12, 2024 on Netflix.

Logline:
An international heist crew, led by Cyrus Whitaker (Kevin Hart), race to lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet.

Director: F. Gary Gray
Writer: Daniel Kunka
Producers: Kevin Hart and Bryan Smiley for Hartbeat; Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon for Kinberg Genre Films; Matt Reeves and Adam Kassan for 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company
Executive Producers: F. Gary Gray, Brent O’Connor, Patricia Braga

Cast: Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Jacob Batalon, with Jean Reno and Sam Worthington.
Additional Cast: Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, Burn Gorman, Paul Anderson

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

She’s skyrocketed as one of the world’s most influencial personalities and after hosting wildly-popular Podcast CALL HER DADDY, Alex Cooper landed the largest deal ever for a female-led Podcast. She currently is the world’s second-highest paid Podcaster, only behind Joe Rogan.

Cooper is in town for the Toronto stop of her sold-out The Unwell Tour which takes place at Meridian Hall tomorrow night. She was spotted with her partner Matt Kaplan, who’s produced popular films in the TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE franchise, and brand-new release LOVE IN TAIPEI.

She’s absolutely amazing, so kind to stop for some autographs and selfies earlier today when spotted. Sadly, her dogs didn’t come with her after travelling with the couple to Boston.

Building a massive global following for her Gen Z sensibility and superb ability to converse with some of the world’s most notable figures, we can’t wait to see where Cooper‘s success takes her next!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S takes the top spot again at the Box Office a second week with $17.8 million for Universal Pictures, an impressive two week tally of $112 million in North America.

In second is TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR with $11.9 million, a four weekend total of $164.3 million.

Third is KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON with $6.2 million for Apple Original Films/Paramount, a total $51 million in its third weekend.

PRISCILLA bows in fourth with $5.5 million from 1,450 theatres for A24/Elevation Pictures. It gets 85% on the Tomatometer.

Rounding things out is AFTER DEATH with $2.9 milion for Angel Studios, a run of $10.2 million to date.

No bad deed goes unpunished on Jan. 10, 2024, when Marvel Studios’ “Echo” launches on Disney+. Check out the all-new trailer and poster revealed this morning. The five-episode streaming event spotlights Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must confront her own family and legacy. All five episodes will stream on Jan. 10. This marks the first Marvel Studios series to drop all entirely bingeable episodes at once.

“Echo” also stars Chaske Spencer (“Wild Indian,” “The English”), Graham Greene (“1883,” “Goliath”), Tantoo Cardinal (“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Stumptown”), Devery Jacobs (FX’s “Reservation Dogs,” “American Gods”), Zahn McClarnon (“Dark Winds,” FX’s “Reservation Dogs”), Cody Lightning (“Hey, Viktor!” “Four Sheets to the Wind”) and Vincent D’Onofrio (“Hawkeye,” “Godfather of Harlem”).

Episodes of the series are directed by Sydney Freeland (Navajo) and Catriona McKenzie (Gunaikurnai). Executive producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Victoria Alonso, Richie Palmer, Jason Gavin (Blackfeet), Marion Dayre and Sydney Freeland. Co-executive producers are Jennifer L. Booth and Amy Rardin.

The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be streaming live on Disney+ in Canada from Brooklyn, New York, today, Friday, November 3, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. EDT / 5:00 p.m. PDT, and will be available to stream following the ceremony.

“This historic live stream on Disney+ is a testament to the diverse sounds and enduring power of rock and roll,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “Over the last three decades, the annual live Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction has become music’s highest honour, celebrating the artists who’ve defined generations and changed music forever.”

Fans can expect the stage to come alive with rare once-in-a-lifetime performances and collaborations by Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Chaka Khan, and Willie Nelson as well as special guests Dave Matthews, Elton John, H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, St. Vincent and New Edition. Additional presenters and performers include Stevie Nicks, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, Common, Ice-T, Laura Dern, LL COOL J, Miguel, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah and Sia. These performers will celebrate the legacy and influence of the class of 2023, who represent the diversity and vitality that define and illuminate the meaning of rock and roll.

“The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has been the home to some of the most memorable moments in music history and celebrates the immeasurable impact these artists have had on the industry and culture,” added Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “We are so excited to offer audiences a front-row seat when they tune in to Disney+.”

This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place today, Friday, November 3, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, at 8:00 p.m. EDT / 5:00 p.m. PDT. The Ceremony honours this year’s inductees: , ,,,,and, along withand  for Musical Influence, and ,,for Musical Excellence, as well as  for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. This year’s ceremony is sponsored by City National Bank.

For more information on the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, visit rockhall.com.

Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win passes to Advance Screening of TROLLS BAND TOGETHER!

Advance screenings will be held Saturday, November 11 at 11:00 am in:

• Toronto: Scotiabank Theatre
• Montreal (EN): Cinema Banque Scotia
• Montreal (FR): Cinema Starcite
• Vancouver: Cineplex International Village

Synopsis:

This holiday season, get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise: Trolls Band Together. 

After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Golden Globe nominated electropop sensation Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André; Sing 2), Spruce (Grammy winner Daveed Diggs; Hamilton) and Clay (Grammy winner Kid Cudi; Don’t Look Up). BroZone disbanded when Branch was still a baby, as did the family, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since.  

But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains—Velvet (Emmy winner Amy Schumer; Trainwreck) and Veneer (Grammy winner and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells; The Book of Mormon)—Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity. 

Featuring Trolls’ signature psychedelic joy-bomb of new and classic pop hits, Trolls Band Together stars a dazzling cast of musical superstars and comedic powerhouses as new franchise characters, including four-time Grammy nominee and Latin Grammy winner Camila Cabello (Cinderella) as Viva; Zosia Mamet (The Flight Attendant) as Crimp; and 12-time Emmy winning drag icon RuPaul Charles as Miss Maxine. 

The returning cast includes Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Zooey Deschanel as Bridget; Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Gristle, the Icona Pop duo Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt as Satin and Chenille, Grammy winner Anderson .Paak as Prince D, comedian Ron Funches as Cooper, SAG nominee Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond and Emmy winning Saturday Night Live legend Kenan Thompson as Tiny Diamond. 

Trolls Band Together is steered by returning director Walt Dohrn and producer Gina Shay, and is co-directed by Tim Heitz (head of story, Trolls World Tour). DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls films—2016’s Trolls and 2020’s Trolls World Tour—have sung and danced their way to record-breaking success, earning an Oscar^® nomination for Best Original Song and fuelingone of the largest and most beloved entertainment brands in the world.

Genre: Animated Action-Comedy

Cast: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, Eric André, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, Troye Sivan, Daveed Diggs, Kid Cudi, Zosia Mamet, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, RuPaul Charles, Aino Jawo, Caroline Hjelt, Kenan Thompson, Anderson .Paak, Kunal Nayyar, Ron Funches

Director: Walt Dohrn

Co-Director: Tim Heitz

Producer: Gina Shay

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Universal Pictures Canada release TROLLS BAND TOGETHER on November 17, 2023.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

The first trailer and teaser poster for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle is here! A new entry in the studio’s global, epic franchise, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” will open exclusively in theatres nationwide May 24, 2024.

Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is directed by Wes Ball (the “Maze Runner” trilogy) and stars Owen Teague (“IT”), Freya Allan (“The Witcher”), Kevin Durand (“Locke & Key”), Peter Macon (“Shameless”), and William H. Macy (“Fargo”). The screenplay is by Josh Friedman (“War of the Worlds”) and Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver (“Avatar: The Way of Water”) and Patrick Aison (“Prey”), based on characters created by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, and the producers are Wes Ball, Joe Hartwick, Jr. (“The Maze Runner”), Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Jason Reed (“Mulan”), with Peter Chernin (the “Planet of the Apes” trilogy) and Jenno Topping (“Ford v. Ferrari”) serving as executive producers.

Netflix Canada are thrilled to share the latest filming locations added to Netflix in Your Neighbourhood (www.netflixinyourneighbourhood.ca), which went live this morning (November 2, 2023). The update includes five exciting new films and series that were shot across Canada, highlighting locations in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Elora, Unionville and Georgetown, ON; Vancouver, North Vancouver, New Westminster, Haida Gwaii, Campbell River, Squamish, Maple Ridge and Burnaby, BC; and Karrak Lake and Igloolik, NT.

OUR PLANET II – Haida Gwaii and Campbell River, BC as well as Karrak Lake and Igloolik, Nunavut are showcased for being beautiful and, at times, unforgiving natural habitats for ancient murrelets, tadpoles, snow geese, walruses and polar bears.

PAINKILLER – The series starring Matthew Broderick was filmed in nightclubs, a roller rink and even a locally owned muffler shop in Toronto, Mississauga and Georgetown, ON.

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER – Vancouver and New Westminster set the stage for this gothic horror miniseries starring Canadian actor, Bruce Greenwood.

VIRGIN RIVER, S5 – As a series known for its breathtaking scenery, it’s no surprise that the Vancouver area, including North Vancouver, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, New Westminster and Squamish host the cast and crew for another gripping season.

YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH – This charming teen comedy starring Adam Sandler, his wife Jackie and daughters Sunny and Sadie was filmed across the GTA and surrounding areas, including Toronto, Oakville, Elora and Unionville.

More about Netflix in Your Neighbourhood:

Created by Netflix, the site gives fans both local and from around the world the opportunity to find and explore some of the Canadian filming locations for Netflix’s most popular films and series.

Fans who visit Netflix In Your Neighbourhood can search by film or series title, or by province to discover local businesses and tourist destinations that are featured in their favourite Netflix productions.

Netflix filming productions stretch from Sooke, British Columbia to St. John’s, Newfoundland and benefit Canadian communities by creating jobs and investments in local businesses while also creating a desire among Netflix members to visit Canada and learn more about our cities, food, wilderness and culture.

Academy Award-winning master filmmaker Denys Arcand’s latest film TESTAMENT will open in English Canada on November 10, 2023. Fresh from a huge box office success in Quebec (1.5M to date) and Quebec’s strongest opening since March 2020, Arcand was recently celebrated by the Director’s Guild of Canada (DGC) with a Lifetime Achievement Award. An unexpected (and comedic) love story, TESTAMENT is his 11th feature film.

DIRECTOR & WRITER |  Denys Arcand
PRODUCER | Denise Robert
KEY CAST | Rémy Girard, Sophie Lorain, Marie-Mai, Guylaine Tremblay, Caroline Néron, Alexandra McDonald, Katia Gorshkova, Alex Rice, Charlotte Aubin, Robert Lepage, Yves Jacques, Edgar Bori, Denis Bouchard, René Richard Cyr, Clémence Desrochers, Marcel Sabourin

RELEASE DATE | November 10th in Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax

SYNOPSIS | Jean-Michel, a seventy-three-year-old bachelor, lives in a retirement home run by Suzanne. Their world is shaken up by the sudden arrival of young political activists campaigning for the removal of an ancient fresco depicting the welcoming of Europeans by Native Americans. As Jean-Michel is progressively losing faith in a world dominated by political correctness, he realizes his unsuspected love for Suzanne.

(Photo/video credit: TVA Films)

Canada’s Walk of Fame, the nation’s crowning jewel of Canadian excellence, proudly announces beloved TV personalities, entrepreneurs and design superstars, Canada’s own Drew and Jonathan Scott of The Property Brothers along with world-renowned singer, songwriter, actor, Broadway star and 2022 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Deborah Cox as co-hosts of the highly anticipated event of the year, the 2023 Canada’s Walk of Fame 25^th Anniversary Celebration, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday, December 2, 2023.  A special Canada’s Walk of Fame 25^th Anniversary broadcast will follow on Saturday, December 16, at 7 p.m. ET on CTV.

A triple threat, Deborah, Drew and Jonathan will infuse the star-studded tribute to this year’s Inductees and Honourees with their charisma, quick wit, (secret talents), and Canadian sense of humour in front of an audience of 2000 comprising of special guests, VIPs and esteemed past Inductees.

The New York Times best-selling authors, humanitarians, entrepreneurs, renovators, and real estate experts Drew and Jonathan Scott are co-founders of lifestyle and entertainment company Scott Brothers Global, which includes Scott Brothers Entertainment as well as multi-category home furnishings brands Drew & Jonathan Home and Scott Living. Known for their empire of home design shows, including Property Brothers: Forever Home, Celebrity IOU, and Brother vs. Brother, they have helped families around the country create happy and healthy homes, as well as celebrities including the Kardashians, Halle Berry, Michael Bublé, Brad Pitt, and many more give back to the people in their lives.  Since debuting Property Brothers in 2011, their shows have been watched by over 18 million viewers monthly across 160 countries, making them HGTV’s top talent. For more information on The Property Brothers, visit www.drewandjonathan.com.  

Deborah Cox is an award-winning recording artist, Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, and international talent spanning the worlds of music, Broadway, television, film, and fashion. An established songstress, Cox has scaled the R&B and Pop chart with six top 20 Billboard R&B singles and an impressive thirteen No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart. Her sophomore album spawned 2 No. 1 R&B songs, including the record-breaking “Nobody’s Supposed To Be Here,” which spent 14 weeks at the top (the longest in history at the time) and “We Can’t Be Friends.” In addition to her illustrious musical catalogue, the Canadian-born star has been recognized for her undying commitment to various social justice initiatives. In 2020, Deborah was honoured with Black Music Honors’ Entertainer Icon Award for her 25 ground-breaking years in the music industry. A seasoned entertainer, both on-screen and off, Deborah is currently winning rave reviews for her roles on BET’s First Wives Club and Emmy-nominated HBO MAX series, Station Eleven. In May 2022, Deborah reached a pinnacle career milestone when she made history as the first Black woman inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. In the same year, Deborah was given the Key to the City and September 23^rd was declared Deborah Cox Day. She also received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, rounding off an incredible year. Deborah just launched her new wine, Kazaisu and can be seen in ‘The Wiz’ touring nationally before heading to Broadway in 2024. For more information on Deborah, visit www.deborahcox.com. 

“Our 25^th Anniversary celebration shines even brighter as we welcome Canada’s most famous twins and most treasured songstress to our stage, paying tribute to over a quarter-century of Canadian greatness,” says Jeffrey Latimer, CEO of Canada’s Walk of Fame. “The world has fallen in love with Drew and Jonathan for their captivating designs, larger-than-life personalities and inspiring philanthropic endeavours that touch countless lives. And Deborah is a force of impeccable talent who has graced stages and captivated hearts across the globe. Her unwavering resolve to stand against marginalization and inequity is truly inspiring. To have these national treasures join us as we pay tribute to this year’s Inductees and Honourees is a gift.”

Canada’s Walk of Fame’s 25^th Anniversary Celebration will be history-in-the-making as the biggest gathering of Canadian achievers with past and current Inductees together under one roof, from athletes, actors, legends, Olympians, musicians, filmmakers, storytellers, humanitarians, astronauts, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, titans of science & innovation, and next generation of heroes.

The 2023 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductees announced to date who will be celebrated on December 2 are champion of Human Rights and Social Justice, The Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella (Humanitarianism); co-founders of the marquee Canadian brand ROOTS CANADA, Michael Budman and Don Green (Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy); multi-award-winning Indigenous actress, Tantoo Cardinal (Arts & Entertainment); the Canadian youth culture phenomenon,  Degrassi (Arts and Entertainment); global superstar, Avril Lavigne (Arts & Entertainment); Canada’s record-breaking NHL Sensation, Connor McDavid (Sports and Athletics); Canada’s pioneering neuroscientist and oldest living Inductee at 105, Dr. Brenda Milner (Science, Technology and Innovation); beloved television superstar and influential commentator, Rick Mercer (Arts and Entertainment); and philanthropic champion of Canadian culture, arts and music, Gary Slaight (Arts & Entertainment).

Also joining Canada’s Walk of Fame this year are the 13 Canadian rock bands and musicians honoured during “Canada’s Rock of Fame” – a mega induction at Toronto’s Massey Hall that took place this past September in tribute to April Wine, Chilliwack, Glass Tiger, Lee Aaron, Lighthouse, Loverboy, Max Webster, Michel Pagliaro, Platinum Blonde, PRISM, Rough Trade, The Parachute Club, and Trooper. 

This year’s honourees, including Kardinal Offishall, the 2023 Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour recipient, will also attend the 25^th Anniversary Celebration, along with the National Hero and Community Hero recipients (to be announced).

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