Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will would love to give Toronto readers a chance to attend a special screening of TIFF ’24 selection SHOOK. Screening will take place July 16, 2025 in Toronto at Varsity Cinema.

Synopsis:

From Toronto-based director Amar Wala and starring Saamer Usmani, Amy Forsyth and Bernard White, the film follows struggling writer Ashish who is thrown for several loops when he falls for barista Claire and learns his estranged father has just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

A little more on SHOOK here:

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Elevation Pictures release SHOOK August 8, 2025.

(Photo/video credits: Elevation Pictures/TIFF)

I have loved Shaggy for much of my life and while I have seen him live a few times, with him visiting the City very frequently, I still had never met the Reggae legend! Well, it finally happened and it was everything!!

Hot of supporting Pitbull on tour, he is touring on his own right now in Canada starting with a stop in Toronto at History, followed by an action-packed week playing Trois-Rivières, Moncton, and Bala.

The hitmaker who has brought us smashes Boombastic, Oh Carolina, It Wasn’t Me, Angel, and more, surfaced this year “Til A Mawnin” with longtime friend and collaborator Sting! The two released an album 44/876 together back in 2018.

Doesn’t he look incredible still? This veteran has been in the game over 30+ years!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

A film by Christopher Nolan. Shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. Universal Pictures Canada release THE ODYSSEY July 17, 2026.

In theatres 7 17 26. #TheOdysseyMovie

Today we get a new Trailer for SENTIMENTAL VALUE, from Joachim Trier! Elevation Pictures release, coming soon!

Directed by: Joachim Trier

Starring: Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning

Synopsis:

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.

Having premiered at TIFF ’24, today we get a new Trailer for RELAY starring Riz Ahmed and Lily James!

Elevation Pictures release August 22, 2025 in theatres.

Synopsis:

In Relay, Riz Ahmed plays a world class “fixer” who specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin. He keeps his identity a secret through meticulous planning and always follows an exacting set of rules. But when a message arrives one day from a potential client (Lily James) needing his protection just to stay alive, the rules quickly start to change.

Directed by: David Mackenzie
Starring: Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington, Willa Fitzgerald, Jared Abrahamson, Victor Garber and Matthew Maher

Watch the trailer for Macon Blair’s adaptation of The Toxic Avenger, starring Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige. VVS Films release August 29, 2025.

Synopsis:

When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive.

While it won’t be in theatres till 2026, we got a very special glimpse of the Trailer for THE CAT IN THE HAT, adapted from Dr. Seuss’ beloved book by Co-Writers/Directors Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja. The Animated Feature stars Bill Hader, Bowen Yang, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, Xochitl Gomez, Paula Pell, and more.

At the special global press event were: Bill Hader (Executive Producer/”The Cat in the Hat”), Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja (Directors/Writers).

See the Trailer:

Hader very publicly declared at CinemaCon that he was actively chasing the titular role in The Cat in the Hat and willed this into existence. He comments about once playing the role in a Saturday Night Live sketch.

Hader: The SNL thing, they didn’t write that because I loved The Cat in the Hat. I think the Writers were going through an issue in their marriages, using The Cat in the Hat to indirectly comment to their spouses at home what was happening. I’ve always, like everyone, loved the book. I read it as a kid and read it to my kids. I’ve worked with these guys before on different projects, so the combination of these two things, and the chance to play such an iconic character was… Yes, so I did chase it.

Rivinoja: There was a mutual chasing. We were running towards each other.

Hader comments on his experience on SNL versus this Film.

Hader: It was funny, sometimes I’d be improvising and they’d go “Let’s do another one!”. I’d go too far off. It’s weird because they have it in their heads and I’m just reacting to the words. You just try different things. But they’re very good at communicating “Here’s what the scene is, here’s the emotion of it, and here’s what we need to try to convey.”. So like SNL, it’s taking in the material and improvising on top of it maybe.

Rivinoja talks about what new to expect in terms of the new.

Rivinoja: The Things are not well-behaved. They are consistent with the Things that you meet in the book, but as you saw in the trailer. we have Thing 1 and Thing 3 and many, many more. There’s many, many that come up. The Cat in the Hat is chaos and the Things are extra chaos top of that. They’re so cute. I love how cute they are.

Our team was really amazing at using Seuss‘ aesthetic and his iconic shape language and character language to really help design those. There’s so many new characters in the Movie, but they all feel like Dr. Seuss. They’re so talented.

Carloni talked about pairing actors with Hader in-studio, which isn’t always easy with animated films.

Carloni: We had the actors together in-studio a few times. It’s a rare thing. You don’t get to book your Actors all at once at the same time, but we still wanted to make sure Bill and his character had something to play against. Xochitl Gomez who plays Gabbie, one of our stars, she’s such a breath of fresh air when she comes into the room as opposed to this clowny little bastard (points to Hader).

Hader: (Gesturing to his phone) I’m looking at my stocks and uh!

Carloni: When Xotchitl and Quinta Brunson came in, we’d see this master spring to life. It was so exciting.

Hader: I’d have sunglasses on… are we ready?

Carloni: Picture that!

Hader: Sometimes people don’t want to do that in animation, they want to be on their own, but they were very open to that.

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada will be releasing February 27, 2026.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)

Toronto’s favourite summer prix fixe dining event is back. From July 4 to 20, 2025 indulge in specially curated Summerlicious lunch and dinner menus at Minami and Miku Toronto, created by each restaurant’s celebrated culinary team. Enjoy three-course menus starting at $48 for lunch and $65 for dinner at Minami, and $55 for lunch and $75 for dinner at Miku, plus taxes and gratuity. These limited-time offerings showcase modern Japanese cuisine through premium ingredients, refined technique, and exceptional value. Reserve your table now on OpenTable for Minami Toronto or Miku Toronto to experience Summerlicious 2025.

Minami Toronto
IG: @minamitoronto
225 King St. West, Toronto, ON.

At Minami Toronto, Head Chef Nao Akutagawa and MICHELIN-star Executive Pastry Chef Aiko Uchigoshi present a refined menu that balances delicate flavours with bold presentation. Standouts include Madai Crudo, the signature Minami Sushi Selection, and a tender Beef Tenderloin Steak, with optional truffle upgrades on select mains. Desserts range from a premium Matcha Ice Cream Sundae to mango pudding and layered carrot cake.

MINAMI’S SUMMERLICIOUS LUNCH MENU | $48
BEVERAGES
ICHIGO COLLINS | $16
PINKU NO KUMO | $12
non-alcoholic

FIRST COURSE
(Choice of one:)
MADAI CRUDO (5 PC)
NANBAN CHICKEN SALAD
FURIKAKE TOFU SALAD (V)

SECOND COURSE
(Choice of one:)
MINAMI SUSHI SELECTION (7pc)
MINAMI HAND ROLLS
3 kinds: braised beef shank, sablefish katsu, mixed poke
served with miso soup
UDON NOODLES (V)
Substitute: plant-based meat with U.S. wagyu (+$10)

DESSERT
(Choice of one:)
LAYERED CARROT CAKE (V)
*nut-free
MANGO PUDDING
*gluten-free, nut-free
PREMIUM MATCHA ICE CREAM SUNDAE (V)
*nut-free

MINAMI’S SUMMERLICIOUS DINNER MENU | $65

BEVERAGES
ICHIGO COLLINS | $16
PINKU NO KUMO | $12
non-alcoholic

FIRST COURSE
(Choice of one:)
MADAI CRUDO (6 PC)
MINAMI SUSHI SELECTION (7 pc)
GARDEN SELECT (V) (7 pc)

SECOND COURSE
(Choice of one:)
BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAK
upgrade: shaved black truffle (+$8)
SAIKYO MARINATED SABLEFISH
upgrade: shaved black truffle (+$8)
FURIKAKE TOFU (V)
upgrade: shaved black truffle (+$8)

DESSERT
(Choice of one:)
LAYERED CARROT CAKE (V)
*nut-free
MANGO PUDDING
*gluten-free, nut-free
PREMIUM MATCHA ICE CREAM SUNDAE (V)
*nut-free

Book your Summerlicious experience at Minami through OpenTable HERE.

Miku Toronto
IG: @mikutoronto
10 Bay St. Toronto, ON.

From July 4 to 20, enjoy specially priced three-course tasting menus at Miku Toronto by Chef de Cuisine Junnosuke Fujikawa and Head Pastry Chef Glenda San Jose. The Summerlicious offering features standout selections like the Aburi Sushi Plate, Kaisen Don, and Canadian Beef Tenderloin. Guests can finish their meal with refreshing desserts such as the Kalamansi Citrus Tart or Elderflower Champagne Sorbet. For those looking to enhance their dining experience, curated cocktail and sake pairings by bartenders Liam Mauro and Angela Allan are also available.

MIKU’S SUMMERLICIOUS LUNCH MENU | $55
BEVERAGES
STRAWBERRY LYCHEE MARGARITA | $18
SAKE FLIGHT | $28

FIRST COURSE
(Choice of one:)
MIKU ZEN
SHOJIN ZEN (V)
SASHIMI SELECTION (8 pc)

SECOND COURSE
(Choice of one:)
ABURI SUSHI PLATE (8 pc)
KAISEN DON
HIYASHI CHUKA NOODLE (V)

DESSERT
(Choice of one:)
GREEN TEA OPERA
KALAMANSI CITRUS TART
ELDERFLOWER CHAMPAGNE SORBET

MIKU’S SUMMERLICIOUS DINNER MENU | $75

BEVERAGES
STRAWBERRY LYCHEE MARGARITA | $18
SAKE FLIGHT | $28

FIRST COURSE
(Choice of one:)
SASHIMI & SUSHI SELECTION (9 pc)
GARDEN SUSHI PLATE(V) (9 pc)
PREMIUM SUSHI PLATE (4 pc)

SECOND COURSE
(Choice of one:)
CANADIAN BEEF TENDERLOIN(6oz)
KING SALMON SAKEKASU YAKI
TRUFFLE MISO UDON(V)

DESSERT
(Choice of one:)
GREEN TEA OPERA
KALAMANSI CITRUS TART
ELDERFLOWER CHAMPAGNE SORBET

Reserve your spot to enjoy the Miku Summerlicious menus now on OpenTable HERE!

Following the debut of “The Bear’s” fourth season, which is off to a white-hot start with viewers, FX has picked up the fifth season of the acclaimed Emmy®-Award winning comedy, it was announced yesterday by John Landgraf, Chairman, FX. All seasons, including the newly released season four, are available to stream on Disney+ in Canada.

“‘The Bear’ continues to be a fan favourite worldwide and their response to this season—as seen through incredibly high viewership—has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,” said Landgraf. “Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make ‘The Bear’ one of the best shows on television, and we are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story.”

In the latest season, Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) are pushing forward, determined not only to survive, but also to take The Bear to the next level. With new challenges around every corner, the team must adapt, adjust and overcome. The pursuit of excellence isn’t just about getting better – it’s about deciding what’s worth holding on to. The series also stars Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas and Matty Matheson, with Oliver Platt and Molly Gordon in recurring roles.

Named an AFI Television Program of the Year in each of its first three seasons, FX’s “The Bear” most recently won 11 Emmy Awards for its second season, the most wins for a comedy series ever in a single year. The show has also garnered awards nominations and/or wins from the Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Peabody Awards, Critics Choice Awards, Writers Guild Awards, Directors Guild Awards, Producer Guild Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, MPSE Golden Reel Awards, CAS Awards, ACE Eddie Awards and TCA Awards, amongst others.

FX’s “The Bear” was created by Christopher Storer, who serves as Executive Producer alongside Josh Senior, Joanna Calo, Cooper Wehde, Tyson Bidner, Matty Matheson, Hiro Murai and Rene Gube. Courtney Storer serves as a Co-Executive Producer and Culinary Producer. The series is produced by FX Productions.

Season four, which premiered with all 10 episodes on June 25, is currently rated 85% Certified Fresh by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

Robust parental controls ensure that Disney+ remains a suitable viewing experience for everyone in the family. Subscribers can set access limits on mature content and create PIN-protected profiles alongside the already existing Junior Mode profiles to give parents and guardians peace of mind.

We get a new Trailer for AMERICANA, coming to theatres in Canada August 15, 2025 via Cineplex Pictures!

Written and Directed by: Tony Tost
Produced by: Alex Saks
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex, with Eric Dane, and Zahn McClarnon
Synopsis: A gallery of dynamic characters clash over the possession of a rare Native American artifact in this wildly entertaining modern-day western. After the artifact falls onto the black market, a shy waitress with big dreams (Sydney Sweeney) teams up with a lovelorn military veteran (Paul Walter Hauser) to gain possession of it, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal (Eric Dane) working on behalf of a Western antiquities dealer (Simon Rex). Bloodshed ensues when others join the battle, including the leader of an indigenous group (Zahn McClarnon) and a desperate woman fleeing her mysterious past (Halsey).

Lionsgate presents, a BRON Studios / Saks Pictures Company production, in association with Rhea Films and Hercules Film Fund / Creative Wealth Media.