SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY debuts huge this weekend with $360 million from 4,487 theatres for Sony Pictures, a second best ever opening for a Marvel film. Previous franchise record for SPIDER-MAN belonged to 2021’s NO WAY HOME, opening with $260 million. All-time best North American opening previously belonged to Marvel‘s AVENGERS: END GAME with $357.1 million. Not only this, it gets 90% on the Tomatometer.

Second best is THE ODYSSEY which ruled for two weeks straight. On any other weekend, this would be a clear-cut #1. It takes $51 million in its third weekend, taking it to $395.5 million for Universal Pictures. That’s Tom Holland and Zendaya in the top two films at the Box Office right now!

Third goes to Disney and Pixar‘s TOY STORY 5 with $6.2 million, a tally of $461.5 million in its seventh weekend.

Fourth is MINIONS & MONSTERS with $5.6 million, a five week total of $168.5 million domestically.

Rounding things out, we have Disney‘s MOANA with $5.3 million, bringing it to $114 million in its fourth frame.

Cruz Beckham in Toronto tonight for his FOR YOUR LOVE Tour at The Garrison.The descendant of Pop Culture royalty, is creating his own legacy with his Indie band, The Breakers.

He is so incredibly kind and giving! Rooting for him! He was seen out and about enjoying the amazing offerings on Ossington with his bandmates and partner Jackie Apostel. Excited to see what’s ahead for him as he’s just getting started.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

BEATRICE KITSOS AND DAVID IACONO TO LEAD YA ROMANTIC COMEDY “BETTER THAN THE MOVIES” AT NETFLIX.

Cast: Beatrice Kitsos (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and David Iacono (Jurassic World Rebirth) have landed the leads in Netflix’s feature adaptation of Lynn Painter’s Better Than The Movies, after a buzzy search and viral fan casting.

The hugely popular book, published by Simon & Schuster, is a #1 New York Times bestseller. To date, it has appeared on the New York Times monthly YA paperback list for 44 months and its weekly YA hardcover list for 20 weeks.

Director: Julia Hart

Writers: Heather Flanders, Julia Hart & Jordan Horowitz

Producers: Jordan Horowitz for Original Headquarters, Shauna Phelan, Melanie Krauss

Logline: In this love letter to romantic comedies, senior Liz Buxbaum’s obsession with rom-com movies proves very helpful when she schemes with her annoying but cute next-door neighbor to get the attention of her untouchable crush. BETTER THAN THE MOVIES pays homage to all the romance tropes – fake relationship, enemies to lovers, boy next door – but throws them on their head in this new take on what happily ever after looks like.

This marks the second Original Headquarters project at Netflix, following Don’t Say Good Luck starring Sunny Sandler, which was directed by Hart, co-written by Hart and Horowitz, and produced by both.

Today, multi-platinum country star Dasha releases her confident new single “Memo” via Warner Records. Listen HERE.

Written with powerhouse songwriters Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, and Shane McAnally, who boast a combined 145+ number one hits, Dasha steps boldly into this new cycle of music. “Memo” sonically sits right in Dasha’s wheelhouse, tapping into the same pop country sounds that fans have come to love from the emerging star. Sharp and empowering storytelling blended with Dasha’s sassy delivery, the new track finds her leaning into confidence instead of dwelling on the past.

As her career flourished, Dasha did her best to tune out the noise- the comments on social media criticizing her voice, her style, even the way she danced. On the surface, she convinced herself it didn’t matter, but privately, those comments took their toll. Now, she’s emerged with a renewed sense of self, grounded in who she is and no longer seeking permission to be herself. That personal growth has unlocked a new level of creative freedom, shaping not only her perspective but the direction of her sophomore album. It’s the sound of an artist who has stopped apologizing, embraced her individuality, and found confidence in owning every part of her story.

“I love that this song lets the female perspective take up space without apologizing for it. It was written with three of the most successful and prolific songwriters of all time, Shane McAnally, Ashley Gorley, and Ben Johnson,” Dasha explains. Getting to write with people on that level is so exciting for me, and I walked into that room knowing exactly who I am as an artist. We all brought something different to the table, and I think that’s what made this song feel so authentic.”

Her breakout hit, “Austin (Boots Stopped Workin’),” became one of 2024’s most-streamed country songs, earned Female Song of 2024 at the People’s Choice Country Awards, and secured Dasha a place in Spotify’s Billions Club just two years after its release. She is only the second solo female country artist to reach that marker, just behind Taylor Swift.

Dasha’s momentum continues to build, marked by a series of career-defining milestones. In 2026, she earned an ACM Award nomination for New Female Artist of the Year; in 2025, she received an MTV Video Music Award nomination for PUSH Performance of the Year.

Her catalog reaches far beyond her debut hit song, however, with fan-favorite tracks like “Not At This Party”, “Like It Like That,” and “Even Cowboys Cry,” showcasing her range as both a songwriter and performer. In May, Dasha kicked off the next chapter of her career with the release of “Mad About It,” the first taste of new music that continues to push her sound forward.

A dynamic live performer, Dasha has taken her music to stages across the country and around the world, performing at major festivals and venues while sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in music, including Thomas Rhett, Tate McRae, Luke Bryan and Benson Boone. Her high-energy performances and magnetic connection with fans have helped solidify her reputation as an artist who truly comes alive onstage. In 2025, she was selected as an Opry NextStage artist, further cementing her place among country music’s rising stars, and she has continued to return to the Grand Ole Opry stage throughout her rapidly growing career.

What started as a viral moment has evolved into a global, genre-blurring career that’s rewriting the rules of modern country music.

Award-winning singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb continues his relentless momentum with the premiere of his soul-stirring new song “Want For Nothing.” Available now via Atlantic Outpost, the standout track anchors The Hard Way (Complete Edition), which marks the definitive final chapter of Whitcomb’s monumental debut era. “Want For Nothing” is already taking social media by storm, generating over 2.5 million views across just two teasers prior to release, while a viral reel for “The Hard Way” has racked up over 95 million views in the last two weeks alone. Today’s release arrives as Whitcomb prepares to take the festival stage tomorrow night for his official Lollapalooza debut in Chicago, performing a high-energy set on the Airbnb Stage at 7:45 PM.

The release of The Hard Way (Complete Edition) follows the runaway global success of the breakout single, “Kingdom of Fear,” from Whitcomb’s acclaimed Deep Water EP, which will soon be available on limited edition CD with pre-orders open HERE. After securing Whitcomb his career-first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, The hard-hitting track has evolved into an international powerhouse, ranking as a Top 10 song across Canada, Belgium, and the Netherlands across official charts and radio, while reaching the Top 5 on Country Radio in both the UK and Australia. The song’s recently released comical yet heartfelt visual follows Cameron through a series of unfortunate mishaps on arguably the worst day ever, poetically mirroring the real-world hardships Whitcomb has overcome on his remarkable journey to stardom. Watch HERE.

Live fans are responding in droves as ticket availability rapidly dwindles across his upcoming live runs. Multiple stops on both his ongoing Fragile Egos Tour and his upcoming fall headline run, The Kingdom of Fear Tour, have officially hit SOLD OUT status including Toronto, ON and Dallas, TX with low ticket warnings issued for Kansas City, MO and several other stops.The Kingdom of Fear Tour officially launches September 24 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Whitcomb has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold on The Kingdom of Fear Tour supports Project Healthy Minds and their mission to expand mental health services nationwide. For remaining tickets and information, visit www.thecamwhitcomb.com.

With over 1.1 billion global artist streams, two JUNO Awards (“Breakthrough Artist of the Year” and “Country Album of the Year”) and two CCMA Awards (“Breakthrough Artists of the Year” and “Fans Choice”) under his belt, Whitcomb continues to solidify his position as one of the most compelling and authentic voices in modern music.

ABOUT CAMERON WHITCOMB

In a world that often prizes surface-level honesty, Cameron Whitcomb is the rare artist with the courage to uncover his most uncomfortable truths. After leaving home at age 17 to work on a pipeline, the British Columbia native discovered his passion for singing and devoted himself to music. He soon broke through with his 2024 debut EP Quitter, a fearlessly candid collection of songs inspired by his journey in overcoming addiction. Since then, the 23-year-old singer/songwriter has skyrocketed to the forefront of the genre, amassing over 1.1 billion global streams and millions of monthly listeners on Spotify. Known for a high-octane live show that pairs the grit of Zach Bryan with the raw storytelling of Noah Kahan, Whitcomb infuses every musical moment with equal parts sensitivity and explosive, poetic detail. Following the monumental success of his debut album The Hard Way, which hit #1 on the Country Albums chart and achieved Certified Gold status, Whitcomb’s evolution continues with his latest EP, Deep Water, a project born from a renewed obsession with the craft of songwriting.

CAMERON WHITCOMB ON TOUR 2026

JULY

31 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge &

AUGUST

1 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza †

2 – Camrose, AB – Big Valley Jamboree †

14 – Toronto, ON – History ^ (SOLD OUT)

16 – Montréal, QC – LASSO Montréal †

SEPTEMBER

6 – Cabo San Lucas, MX – Country Splash Cabo †

17 – Ottawa, ON – CityFolk †

18 – Saint-Tite, QC – Festival Western de Saint-Tite †

24 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium + #

25 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle + » ~

26 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond †

30 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom + » ~

OCTOBER

2 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium + »

3 – Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre + ~

6 – San Diego, CA – SOMA + » ~

7 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24 + » ~

9 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House and Event Center + » ~

10 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma + » ~

13 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom + »

14 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount Theatre + »

17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Redwest †

20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern + » ~

21 – Tucson, AZ – The Rialto Theatre + » ~

23 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater + #

24 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre + #

27 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City + #

28 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues New Orleans + #

30 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues + # (SOLD OUT)

31 – Houston, TX – House of Blues + #

NOVEMBER

20-22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest †

† FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE

• Supporting HARDY’s THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR!

^ FRAGILE EGOS TOUR

• THE KINGDOM OF FEAR TOUR

& SUPPORT FROM DYLAN CONRIQUE

# SUPPORT FROM NOAH RINKER

» SUPPORT FROM NEP

~ SUPPORT FROM LIAM ST. JOHN

Prime Video has unveiled the key art of Drawn Together, its upcoming International original film, based on the successful duology Enfrentados (Drawn Together and Drawn Apart) written by Mercedes Ron. In addition, new images from this romantic thriller have been released, starring Ester Expósito (Venus) and Hugo Diego García (The Substance). Drawn Together premieres exclusively on Prime Video on September 9 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

The film also stars Eric Masip (Through My Window) as Iván, Pablo Molinero (A Private Affair) as Alejandro, Zoe Bonafonte (The 47) as Gabriela, Lluís Homar (Los Abrazos Rotos) as Logan, and Joaquín Ferreira (Club de Cuervos) as Ray.

Marfil Cortés, daughter of a Spanish business tycoon, sees her perfect New York life shattered when she’s suddenly kidnapped and mysteriously released. As a result, her father assigns the enigmatic Sebastian Moore as her bodyguard. Despite her fierce independence and his professional distance, they find themselves drawn to each other. Sebastian’s mysterious and reserved nature and her untamed spirit and noble heart will start to breach their carefully guarded walls. As they return to Spain and dangerous threats emerge, they must navigate a world where nothing–and no one–is what they seem.

Drawn Together and Drawn Apart are produced by Pokeepsie Films (Banijay Iberia) (Veneciafrenia, 30 monedas, El bar) with Álex de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang as producers, Óscar Pedraza (Patria, Vivir Sin Permiso) as director, and Sofía Cuenca (Culpa Tuya, Culpa Nuestra) as screenwriter.

Drawn Together and Drawn Apart mark the third stage of collaboration between Prime Video and bestselling author Mercedes Ron, following the adaptations of her popular Culpables trilogy and Tell Me Softly. Drawn Together will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on September 9 as part of the Prime subscription.

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast selection of premium movies, series and live sports in one app across thousands of devices. Customers can discover Prime Originals from Amazon MGM Studios alongside an unmatched library of licensed movies and series; Prime-exclusive live sports including NHL, NBA, WNBA, PWHL; and playback features like X-Ray that enhance the viewing experience.

All customers, with or without Prime, can also access 100+ add-on streaming subscriptions (Apple TV+, BritBox, Crave, Citytv+, Hayu, Paramount+, RDS, Sportsnet, STACKTV, STARZ, Super Channel, TSN, TVA Sports, and more), and the largest selection of titles available to rent or buy.

Prime Video is one of many benefits included with a Prime membership, which bundles savings, convenience, and entertainment. Prime members can share benefits, including Prime Video, through Amazon Family.

For more information on Prime Video, visit www.primevideo.ca.

It’s a Country of Summer with songs of the genre dominating our streams and airwaves! At the eye of the storm is Stella Lefty who quickly is catapulting to huge success with her breakout debut single “Boston“, currently charting at No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and No. 4 here in Canada on the equivalent chart. The L.A.-based Singer/Songwriter in just a few years has found herself in a big way, only realizing during the Pandemic that she might be born to be an Artist.

Lefty appears at both Osheaga and Lollapalooza but before those stops, she visited Toronto for promotion, doing the rounds at radio, plus an appearance at Rock ‘N’ Horse Saloon last night as part of Billboard Canada‘s newly-launched CHARTBREAKER Series. The Q&A followed by three-song acoustic performance was moderated by Cheryl Hickey.

During the Q&A, she talked about her process writing her hit “Boston“, which features an interpolation of Noah Kahan‘s “Stick Season”, and she named some of her biggest influences including Taylor Swift, Luke Combs, Miley Cyrus and more.

Some highlights from the night:

An Artist who well could go on to superstardom! Keep up with Lefty here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Warner Music Group)

Searching for lost belongings takes an unexpected turn in ESTATE OF MIND (4 x 20 min), the bold new hybrid docu-comedy series premiering on Bell Fibe TV1 on Thursday, August 27, 2026 on demand via Channel 1 and the Fibe TV app. Created by award-winning film and television creators Jeff Biederman (Life with Derek) and Jake Horowitz (Cups of Cheer), the series blends scripted storytelling with the unpredictability of actual estate sales, where a fictional character navigates a world of real people, real treasures and unforgettable human connection.

“Bringing ESTATE OF MIND to life has been incredibly rewarding, and we’re excited to finally share it with audiences,” said Jeff Biederman, co-creator and co-showrunner. “We wanted to make something that felt genuinely real and genuinely funny, combining a scripted narrative with improvisation and the unpredictability of real people. The people we met at estate sales brought a level of authenticity, humor and humanity that we never could have written.”

“The real-world locations where we filmed the series, and the authentic people contained within, became the perfect backdrop for a heartwarming sci-fi-tinged docu-comedy unlike all the other heartwarming sci-fi-tinged docu-comedies out there,” said Jake Horowitz, director, co-creator and co-showrunner of ESTATE OF MIND. “At its heart, this is a comedy about community. In a world where so much of our lives happens online, we wanted to celebrate the joy of meeting people face-to-face and discovering that complete strangers can unexpectedly change your life.”

Starring Alexander Oliver (In a Violent Nature), ESTATE OF MIND follows heartbroken genius ‘Alex’ as he returns to his hometown after the death of his last remaining family member, only to find his childhood home stripped bare. Everything he grew up with, he learns, was sold off at an estate sale. So, Alex does the only thing that makes sense to him: he scours estate sales for other people’s discarded junk, convinced he can assemble a machine that will fix his life.

Filmed at estate sales, flea markets and second-hand stores throughout Southern Ontario, the series introduces viewers to a remarkable community of collectors, treasure hunters, antique experts and everyday people whose personal stories become as valuable as the objects they leave behind. The result is a funny, heartfelt exploration of grief, connection and the surprising ways strangers help us find ourselves.

The series also stars award-winning performer Jonas Chernick (James vs. His Future Self) as ‘Junkyard Jonas’ and Leishe Meyboom (Locke & Key) as ‘Rachel’, alongside dozens of real collectors, estate sale organizers and shoppers who appear as themselves throughout the series.

Co-Produced with Sideways Dog Productions and Grainey Pictures, ESTATE OF MIND marks Grainey Canada’s first original scripted production. Alongside Biederman and Horowitz, executive producers are Robert Cohen, Joel H. Cohen, Colin Gray, Larissa Primeau, and Megan Raney-Aarons. Producers are Qihui Lim, Larissa Primeau, and Jake Horowitz. Director of Photography is Artem Mykhailetskyi.

About Fibe TV1

Fibe TV1 is one of Canada’s leading community TV channels, operating exclusively under Bell Canada. Viewers enjoy 100% original content told by the community and for the community. As the home to multiple award-winning and nominated shows, TV1 provides an environment for creators to flourish and succeed while amplifying their unique stories. Available commercial-free on demand to all Bell Fibe TV subscribers on Channel 1 and the Fibe TV app.

About Grainey Pictures

Grainey Pictures is an award-winning production studio specializing in powerful storytelling across feature films, series, bold unscripted formats, and BTS. GRAiNEY Canada was founded by a powerful filmmaking team that includes Emmy Award-winners Robert and Joel Cohen, documentary filmmakers Colin Gray and Megan Raney-Aarons, and writer/director/comedians Larissa Primeau and Jake Horowitz. Estate of Mind is GRAiNEY Canada’s first original scripted series and is part of a major new slate that focuses on comedy, documentary, and thriller projects. Previous work includes the acclaimed housing crisis documentary UNZIPPED: An Autopsy of American Inequality (Amazon/Waterbear), the star-studded comedy feature doc Being Canadian featuring Mike Myers, Seth Rogen, and Martin Short (eOne), and the pop-culture hit Atari: Game Over (Xbox/Netflix).

About Sideways Dog Productions

Sideways Dog Productions is an independent Canadian film & television production company specializing in stuff that’s funny, dark, weird, and a lot of fun. Co-led by J Horowitz and Qihui Lim, Sideways Dog focuses on award-winning queer stories and voice-driven IP. Our mission is to entertain global audiences with boundary-pushing, highly original projects. Our previous work includes the breakout holiday satire Cup of Cheer, which was #1 at the Canadian box office for two weeks and was recently hailed “one of the funniest movies of the decade” by critic Addison Wylie. Other projects include the dark comedy whodunit A Thousand Cuts, the cult rom-com hit All About Who You Know, and two seasons of Fibe TV1’s comedy-mystery series Sunshine City.

Follow ESTATE OF MIND on social media: Instagram: @estateofmindtv

Featuring Travis Scott, James Blake, and Ludwig Göransson. Get the Official Soundtrack now and experience Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in theaters everywhere.

THE ODYSSEY – IN THEATRES JULY 17

Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX®film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opens in theatres everywhere on July 17, 2026.

The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.

The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.

Genre: Mythic Action Epic

Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron

Written and Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Produced by: Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan

Executive Producer: Thomas Hayslip

She’s just having fun 😉 Get ready with Alix for EARLE MEETS WORLD, arriving September 4, 2026 on Netflix!

EARLE MEETS WORLD

Synopsis:

Gen-Z’s ultimate It Girl, Alix Earle, is making the next big jump in her career. Can she balance her burgeoning business empire with being that unfiltered, twenty-something, hot mess that America fell in love with? Now she’s taking her candid chaos from your FYP to TV… and nothing is off limits.

Series Launch Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Executive Producers: Ben Winston, Paul Loban and Charlie Van Vleet, Trish Gold and Ally Gasparian for Fulwell Entertainment, and David Grutman’s DGN Studios with Evan Rosenfeld
Production Company: Fulwell Entertainment
Format: 8 Episodes, 45 min