#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “REBOOT”

From the same people who brought us MODERN FAMILY, comes REBOOT! Arriving soon on Disney+!

Synopsis:

In “Reboot,” successful U.S. streaming service Hulu reboots the early 2000’s family sitcom “Step Right Up,” forcing its dysfunctional cast back together. Now they must deal with their unresolved issues in today’s fast-changing world. The series’ ensemble cast stars Keegan-Michael Key (“Schmigadoon!”), Judy Greer (“The Thing About Pam”), Johnny Knoxville (“Jackass Forever”), Paul Reiser (“Mad About You”), Rachel Bloom (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”), Calum Worthy (“American Vandal”) and Krista Marie Yu (“Last Man Standing”).

REBOOT arrives September 20, 2022 on Disney+ via their Star Banner.

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#TIFF22: TIFF ANNOUNCE RISING STARS AND FILMMAKER LAB PARTICIPANTS

TIFF announced today this year’s talent development programmes and participants, including TIFF Rising Stars, TIFF Filmmaker Lab, TIFF Series Accelerator, the CHANEL Women Writers’ Network Micro Talent Summit, TIFF Micki Moore Residency, and TIFF Talent Accelerator.

“There’s an explosion of new talent telling new stories and changing the creative landscape,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “By providing participants with mentorship from industry professionals, access to insider knowledge, and tools to develop their projects, TIFF aims to play a key role in supporting the most exciting new voices today who will shape the industry of the future. We’re thrilled to add two new initiatives this year ― TIFF Series Accelerator and the CHANEL Women Writers’ Network Micro Talent Summit ― to expand our support to even more creators.”

“Our Talent Development programmes make space for promising filmmakers and on-screen talent from around the world with diverse approaches to meet ― paving the way for innovation, mentorship, and collaboration ― all while fostering a sense of community and a safe space to take creative risks,” said Jane Kim, Industry Programming Producer.

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TIFF RISING STARS

The TIFF Rising Stars programme provides actors on the verge of making big waves on the international stage with an exclusive opportunity to experience and engage with the Festival. They will have access to professional development sessions, industry events, red carpets, mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities. All Rising Stars are featured in films in TIFF 2022 Official Selection. IMDbPro is proud to be the Media Partner for TIFF Rising Stars. The 2022 TIFF Rising Stars participants are:

Natalia Aranguren (Colombia/Canada), So Much Tenderness – TIFF Share Her Journey Fellow
Gabriel LaBelle (USA/Canada), The Fabelmans
Isaiah Lehtinen (Canada), I Like Movies
Carmen Madonia (Canada), Something You Said Last Night – TIFF Share Her Journey Fellow
Thuso Mbedu (South Africa), The Woman King – TIFF Share Her Journey Fellow
Joshua Odjick (Canada), Bones of Crows
Aaron Pierre (United Kingdom), Brother
Choi Seung-yoon (South Korea), Riceboy Sleeps – TIFF Share Her Journey Fellow
Ty Simpkins (USA), The Whale

Please see here for full bios and more information on the Rising Stars.

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TIFF FILMMAKER LAB

TIFF Filmmaker Lab provides 20 Canadian and international directors with an exceptional professional development experience at the Toronto International Film Festival and an introduction to the global community of filmmaking. Over a five-day period, participants will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from internationally acclaimed mentors and programme governors including Ramin Bahrani, Deepa Mehta, and Roger Ross Williams. The participants will also be joined by guest speakers that include Official Selection filmmakers Sally El Hosaini, Nikyatu Jusu, Cristian Mungiu, and Clement Virgo. Fellowships generously sponsored by Share Her Journey and For the Love of Film donors ensure that programme participants are given additional financial support to help them fulfill their creative vision. The 2022 TIFF Filmmaker Lab participants are:

Zhannat Alshanova (Kazakhstan) – TIFF Canada Goose Fellow
Nadine Gomez (Canada) – TIFF Jennifer A. Tory Legacy Fellow
Sis Gurdal (Turkey) – TIFF Every Story Fellow
Jayden Rathsam Hua (Australia)
Zarrar Kahn (Canada/Pakistan)
Aaron Lucas (Australia/Germany)
Miki Magasiva (New Zealand)
Isabelle Mecattaf (Lebanon/France) – TIFF Every Story People’s Fellow
Araya Mengesha (Canada)
Sophia Mocorrea (Germany/Argentina) – TIFF Canada Goose Fellow
Carol Nguyen (Canada) – TIFF Talent Accelerator Fellow
Olive Nwosu (Nigeria/United Kingdom) – TIFF Share Her Journey Fellow in honour of Viola Desmond
Naishe Nyamubaya (Zimbabwe)
Melanie Oates (Canada) – TIFF Canada Goose Fellow
Mahsa Razavi (Canada/Iran) – TIFF Talent Accelerator Fellow
Caleb Ryan (Canada)
Gavin Seal (Canada)
J Stevens (Canada) – TIFF Every Story Fellow
Nesaru Tchaas (USA)
D.W. Waterson (Canada) – TIFF Every Story Fellow

#TIFF22: ADDITIONAL “TIFF INDUSTRY SELECTS” TITLES ANNOUNCED

Rounding out the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival lineup is TIFF Industry Selects, a curated selection of 10 audience friendly l films beyond the Official Selection that are available for worldwide acquisition.  These films will each have an in-person screening during the Festival for accredited buyers and industry professionals..

“We’ve worked to build a selection that will appeal to buyers as well as audiences,’’ said Norm Wilner, Programmer, Digital Releasing and Industry Selects. “We aim to celebrate new voices and showcase international talent, in line with the Festival’s global spirit.”

“We’re delighted to present these director-driven and audience-engaging sales titles from around the world to international buyers who rely on our festival to strengthen their upcoming film slate,” added Geoff Macnaughton, Senior Director, Industry and Theatrical. “Fostering sales at the Festival is a key part of our mandate, and the TIFF Industry Selects distinction is one of our newer initiatives that helps to support that mission.”

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TIFF 2022 Industry Selects

Blue Jean (Georgia Oakley, UK) 
In Thatcher’s England, a closeted physical education teacher (Rosy McEwen) wrestles over whether to risk her career ― and her safety ― by reaching out to a student (Lydia Page) wrestling with her own identity. 

Driving Mum (Hilmar Oddsson, Iceland)  
A middle-aged man (Thröstur Leó Gunnarsson) tries to honour his mother’s dying wish to be buried in her home in a remote Icelandic village by propping her up in the back seat of his car and driving her there. 

Dreamin’ Wild (Bill Pohlad, US)
In 1979, teenagers Donnie and Joe Emerson recorded an album on their family’s Washington State farm. In 2012, the world caught up to it ― forcing Donnie (Casey Affleck) to reckon with his first failed run at stardom. Walton Goggins, Zooey Deschanel, Chris Messina, and Beau Bridges co-star.

Door Mouse (Avan Jogia, CAN)
A comic-book creator (Hayley Law, Riverdale) working at a burlesque club enlists the help of a colleague (Keith Powers, The Tomorrow War) to figure out what’s behind the disappearances of young women in their circle in this oddball neo-noir.

Harka (Lotfy Nathan, US/FRA/TUN/LUX/BLG)
Ali (Adam Bessa), a young Tunisian who makes a living bootlegging gasoline, finds himself pushed to the limit when his father dies suddenly, leaving him responsible for the care of his two younger sisters in the first dramatic feature from the award-winning director of 12 O’Clock Boys.

The Listener (Steve Buscemi, US)
In the early months of the pandemic, a young helpline volunteer (Tessa Thompson, who also produced) spends her shift offering a compassionate ear to people (Logan Marshall-Green, Margaret Cho, Blu del Barrio, Alia Shawkat, and more) in their darkest hours.

Kings of the World (Laura Mora, COL/LUX/FRA/MEX/NOR)
When one of them discovers he has an ancestral claim to a patch of land under a restitution agreement, five street kids from Medellin leave the city to start a new life in the country, only to find absolutely nothing is easy for five young men of no means in modern Colombia.

Klokkenluider (Neil Maskell, UK)
In this extremely bleak comedy, two security operatives (Tom Burke, Roger Evans) escort a British whistleblower (Amit Shah) and his partner (Sura Dohnke) to a remote country home in Belgium, where they await the arrival of the high-level journalist they hope will share their secret with the world.

Salt Lake (Kasia Rosłaniec, POL/SWE)
At the age of 64, Helena (Katarzyna Butowtt) announces her intention to pursue sexual experiences with other men ― much to the shock of her husband of 40 years (Krzysztof Stelmaszyk). A powerful exploration of late-life desire and emancipation.

Without Her (Arian Vazirdaftari, IRA)
As she prepares to emigrate to Denmark from Iran, Roya (Tannaz Tabatabaei) meets a strange, silent girl (Shadi Karamroudi) and decides to take her in, introducing her to her husband and children ― entirely unaware of the existential threat she’s welcomed into her home.

**Fun fact: Three of these films were directed by actors!

#HORSERACING: SUMMER IN SARATOGA 2022

Such a joy being able to visit Saratoga Springs again – if even just for a day! It’s been three Summers since I last visited and I distinctly recall it being a trip that changed my life.

Saratoga Racecourse is the hub of the City, a magical place where the best in the industry congregate for a Summer meet that delights as much as it excites. The energy is electric, the passion from fans is palpable every corner you look. I realized what I’ve been missing my entire life after visiting this – a City where everyone is just as obsessed with Horse Racing as I am. Saratoga possesses old school charm yet is modern in its amenities and sensibilities. It’s easy to see how in a weekend over 100k+ people can flock to the races.

These past couple years have been rough and by no means is this isolated to myself. We’ve all had a tough go. Till now, travelling has been out of the question for me. I’m a certified Germaphobe and terrified of getting sick. Dealing with both my parents getting Covid earlier this Summer, my Dad hospitalized even, we could definitely have used a pick-me-up and Saratoga was the answer. The same way it cured my blues after losing my beloved dog Billy a bit before my last visit in 2019. I remember seeing his Doppelganger at a Gift Shop on Broadway, who was demanding my attention. Milo was his name and after his Owner let me pick him up, that’s when it all began to make sense. I was meant to be here and maybe I should have opened my heart to starting anew with another dog (who eventually would be beanie). And maybe it was okay not to be sad anymore. If I could give my parents even just a glimmer of the light this place gave me, traveling the seven hours from Toronto each way was worth it.

This little guy Milo kept following me around #Saratoga. Had to give him a big hug. Does he remind you of anyone? pic.twitter.com/t62EkQIytu

— MR. WILL WONG 📸 (@mrwillw) August 2, 2019

Sending-off emails to my friends out that way, I’d start planning my visit. And the more I planned, the more restless I got. Of course, in a good way. This was my first proper trip in a long time.

My biggest challenge was accommodations. I’m told the Housing Market in Saratoga is “insane”. Literally anything close to the Racecourse was booked fully – hotels, motels and Airbnbs. Anything with avails was way out of my budget. I had to begin expanding my search a little outside the City and was able to find a couple beautiful properties for our stay about 30 minutes away. At first, that extra commute felt like an inconvenience but after realizing how peaceful these backroads are just outside Saratoga, it actually came to reveal itself as an actual blessing. I would have no issue driving that far every day if it were that relaxing and scenic!

Back home in Toronto, we’re used to seeing traffic and volume at the races mostly on big race days, like the Queen’s Plate. But at Saratoga every day of its 40 day meet is like the Queen’s Plate. Literally people filling the grandstands and picnic tables during standard work hours and I’m here for that life! T-Shirt Giveaways drive people out in masses and I admit, I wanted one too! After a bit of pleading with the lot attendant, who witnessed our struggle finding a spot, finally we were able to park the amazing 2022 Passport Touring we were travelling in, courtesy of Honda Canada. Walking through the Marylou Whitney Entrance, those feelings all came back again. It was three years since I last visited only, but there already was a comforting sense of nostalgia seeing those red and white stripes, a motif throughout the venue.

It was only a regular Friday, no big marquee races, but my one day back at Saratoga was exactly what I needed to feel realigned.

Some Snaps from my star-studded visit.

TEAM STEVE ASMUSSEN

Steve Asmussen continues to thrive with an incredible roster of talent who are heading into their Fall campaigns in top form. While he only has a limited number of runners in his Saratoga charges, he is hitting an incredible average 54% in the Top Three with his starters.

TEAM TODD PLETCHER

Todd Pletcher continues to be a major force at Saratoga, currently second in Trainer standings, and a stable filled to the brim with starpower.

TEAM CHAD BROWN

Chad Brown once again leads Trainer standings at the Saratoga meet, ready to surpass $4 million in earnings this Summer. Another incredible meet for him and his Team.

TEAM MARK CASSE

Canada’s reigning Top Trainer is working with a leaner roster of emerging talent at Saratoga, but is experiencing success, ranking #15 currently in standings. After having seen the retirement of some of his recent top stars, the focus is on up-and-coming names, some familiar to Woodbine bettors.

MORE STAR SIGHTINGS AT SARATOGA

Thank you, to the NYRA for an unforgettable visit. Will definitely will be back!

While in Saratoga, you cannot miss a visit to Morrissey’s Lounge & Bistro at gorgeous The Adelphi Hotel. We were so pleased about their dogs-allowed-on-patio policy. Impeccable service, phenomenal flavours and a relaxing ambiece. We love people-watching and this is the spot for it!

Glancing over across the road from the patio, we see the exact Gift Shop we saw Billy‘s Doppelganger, Milo. He led us here today. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

See our Highlight Reels:

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More here on The Adelphi Hotel and Morrissey’s.

Plan your visit to Saratoga Racecourse. More here.

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#PRODUCTWATCH: 2022 HONDA PASSPORT TOURING: SARATOGA EDITION

So it’s noticably bigger than the CRV, but not quite as sizey as a Pilot. But nonetheless, we loved test driving the 2022 Honda Passport Touring. This stunner of a mid-size SUV oozes style and utility and we will never forget the memories we made in it. And we were ecstatic we got to drive one in Honda‘s signature Sonic Gray Pearl, the most beautiful colour of all-time!

This has been a bit of a rough Summer. Between what’s felt like work, work and more work, we really haven’t had time to de-compress and have a little fun really! Above this, my parents both fell ill with Covid a few weeks back and that was an ordeal being their Caretaker, and still balancing all the things life was throwing my way. I was not going to let that define my Summer ’22. Now that they’re both better, I felt it was time we went on a little adventure to help forget some of the tougher times we went through. The 2022 Honda Passport Touring was totally there for us and we will never forget our time in it.

The 2022 Honda Passport Touring is perfect for trips with your families and friends. Long drives require comfort and that the Passport Touring is. Seating five more than comfortably, it is the product of thoughtfulness and innovation that is geared not only to Driver, but also Passenger. We could store several bags and luggage within its roomy 77.7 cu.ft. Cargo Capacity.

Closing the door on what was an amazing extended long weekend in the 2022 @HondaCanada Passport Touring! pic.twitter.com/EbjnDvnjlk

— MR. WILL WONG 📸 (@mrwillw) August 22, 2022

The Passport Touring is powered by a 3.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, SOHC, i-VTEC^® V6 engine, operating at 280 @ 6000 rpm horsepower. As is our worry sometimes with SUVs, Fuel Economy at times is sacrificed for power and convenience, but we were impressed by its 12.5/9.8/11.3 litres/100 km fuel ecnomy. Features like ECON mode, Eco-Assist and Idle Stop also ensure we’re getting the most value for our money. It also runs on Regular fuel.

It’s all about the elevated experience with the Passport Touring. One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature and ambient lighting in its cupholder, footwell and doors are beautiful added touches. And when driving on long road trips, it’s important to have an audio system that matches just how great this SUV is. The Touring edition is a cut above all others with a 550-watt AM/FM Premium audio system with MP3/Windows Media^® Audio playback capability and 10 speakers including subwoofer. You know we love our Spotify playlists and SiriusXM and we can’t drive any other way, navigating from a beautiful Display Audio System. Oh, and the rims were gold! GOLD.

In addition to Dual Climate Control for Driver and Front Passenger, second row Passengers also get seat warmers and coolers, plus their own vents, ensuring everyone’s comfortable. Did we mention there’s four USB charging ports here? Plus a Wireless Charging plate driverside? We love that. This, and also tinted windows in the back for privacy, especially when we have our Princess beanie back there. The Driver gets 10-way power adjustment seating including power lumbar support. We couldn’t have been more comfy!

All this means little if the Vehicle isn’t just as obsessed with our well-being as it is making us look good. Among the key safety features to highlight here are: 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System; Brake Assist; Collision Mitigation Braking System; Forward Collision Warning; Lane Departure Warning; Road Departure Mitigation; SmartVent™ side airbags and Side Curtain Airbags. The Passport Touring is unique in that it features Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering which serves to enhance occupant protection in the event of collision.

While we cannot live without things like Walk-Away Door Lock and Proximity Entry, we worry the moment we walk away from our Car sometimes. The Passport Touring protects you with its Immobilizer theft-deterrent system. And we appreciate that when we leave something on the rear seats, it actually tells us! This is so intuitive and if your car manufacturer isn’t doing all this for you, then we suggest looking this way.

Our one and only wish here was that we would’ve hoped the Hatchback Door could have been activated via remote which was a bit cumbersome, but easily forgivable.

And because we’re super-busy, its Maintenance Minders and Tire Pressure Monitoring System ensure we minimize those “blind spots” that are out of site, out of mind sometimes. And speaking of blind spots, Its Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with dynamic guidelines is a lifesaver especially considering that the Passport Touring a bit wide. This is super-helpful when parking in the City or in underground parking.

All this and Rear-Window Wipers too? The Passport Touring is after our heart and has got it!

In all, we couldn’t have had this Summer adventure complete without the 2022 Honda Passport Touring. The Passport Touring starts at $52,170 CAN. More here.

Just some of the memories we made in the 2022 Honda Passport Touring on our trip to Saratoga Springs, the most charming city in Upstate New York with an old school charm, yet many modern amenities and everything we need! The shopping and dining is outstanding. This City is obsessed with Horse Racing with so much of its economy centered on Saratoga Racetrack which hosts upwards of 100k people in its opening weekend alone. The top Racehorses, Jockeys and Owners all migrate to Saratoga every Summer for the meet and it is literally a dream for any fan. It’s always been a hope to bring my Mom and Dad here at least once in their lifetime and I’m so thrilled they got to witness the magic! Unforgettable memories.

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And to cap it all off, we always attend the Queen’s Plate, which is North America’s most historic Horse Race and so wonderful that it takes place right here in Toronto at Woodbine Racetrack!

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…and an appearance on America’s Best Racing Live where we talk about the Queen’s Plate and our Saratoga visit.

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Somehow we always have time for a star-sighting! So amazing meeting this star of HBO‘s Game of Thrones Prequel, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON.

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And quality time with the Princess.

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#HORSERACING: MOIRA TAKES THE 2022 QUEEN’S PLATE

It was one for the records as MOIRA took the 163rd edition of North America’s most historic Horse Race, the Queen’s Plate! The race worth $1 million, was contested at 1 1/4 miles yesterday at Woodbine Racetrack and not only did she as the lone filly beat the boys by a commanding seven lengths, she also smashed the track record for the distance, stopping the clock in an expedient 2:01.4 minutes.

The daughter of Ghostzapper bred by Frank Stronach‘s Adena Springs, notched Trainer Kevin Attard and Jockey Rafael Hernandez their first ever Queen’s Plate winner, rewarding bettors who backed her betting her down to 9-5 odds as the race favourite. Moira is owned by a partnership of Madaket Stables LLC, X-Men Racing and SF Racing LLC, purchased for an investment in 2020 for $150k and has now earned $902k in just five starts. It is said that her connections have their sights set potentially on the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland this November which might mean we won’t be seeing her in the upcoming two legs of the Canadian Triple Crown.

Finishing second in the Queen’s Plate was Hall of Dreams under Patrick Husbands, and third was Sir for Sure, ridden by Declan Carroll. Both horses are trained by Woodbine‘s leading Trainer Mark Casse, who had a strong showing on the Card with wins in both the King Edward and Canadian Stakes on the turf. Casse who is based out of the U.S., made an appearance for the day.

Lorne Richards Trainee HAZELBROOK continues to have a career season winning her second-straight Stake Race in a row in the Sweet Briar Too under Jason Hoyte, who notched his second stake victory at Woodbine with her. She is a perfect three-for-three in 2022.

Wagering handle was a healthy $13.6 million on this first Queen’s Plate since 2019 to allow fans to attend at full capacity.

The Queen’s Plate is synonymous with party and fashion and that it was with activations and tents for attendees to get their Photo Ops, including a Step-and-Repeat which gave them a chance to show-off their outfits.

Some amazing style and faces of the day:

Check-out our Reel of Highlights!

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The Prince of Wales Stakes is the next jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown and it will take place September 13, 2022 in Fort Erie.

A full Facebook Album of my Queen’s Plate Snaps right here!

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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE RUBBER ROOM” PREMIERES ON SIRIUSXM

Canada’s Allison Pill stars in new scripted Dark Comedy Series THE RUBBER ROOM, available now on SiriusXM. The Series stars some of the biggest names in Comedy!

Synopsis:

The Rubber Room begins with Lindsey reporting to a detention centre housed in a rundown, vacant elementary school that contains teachers removed for mere incompetence, as well as hardened criminals, frauds who relish getting paid for doing nothing, and Lindsey, an innocent victim of school politics. It’s a school with no students, and the “inmates” must report every day until their cases are resolved. Teachers sleep on the floor, establish dominance, mount their defenses, and while away the time, much like in a real prison.

Throughout her time in the rubber room, Lindsey encounters a wild cast of characters:

●       Patton Oswalt plays Coach K, a drill sergeant-like high school gym teacher, who whips the inmates into shape.

●       Natasha Leggero plays Stella Marconi, a seasoned scam artist serving time for stealing classroom globes from the Department of Education and selling them on the black market.

●       Bobby Lee plays Trevor Wade, a handsome charmer who may or may not be a serial killer, sent away for serving alcohol to students while directing an all-nude grade school production of HAIR.

●       Andy Daly plays Michael ‘Blue’ Balls, a wise, grizzled rubber room lifer doing his best Shawshank Redemption, all while sniffing copier toner.

●       David Cross plays David Rockwell, Lindsey’s corrupt union rep who is more interested in milking the system than proving her innocence.

●       Erik Griffin plays Principal Phineas Towers, a strict disciplinarian who runs the rubber room with a warden-like demeanor.

●       Al Madrigal plays Will Turner, a legit slacker with zero backbone, who got into teaching for the summers off and is 100% guilty of going to work high.

●       Tony Hale plays Merton Woods, an incompetent chemistry teacher enlisted by Blue to make meth in the rubber room.

●       Becky Drysdale plays Mad Dog, the violent jailhouse bully with a penchant for wedgies.

●       Melle Powers plays Priscilla Denton, a book-burning librarian, and Ms. Brownlow, who runs the rubber room’s shirtwaist-making sweatshop.

●       Alex English plays Assistant Principal Warburg, Principal Towers’ loyal enforcer.

All half-hour episodes of The Rubber Room are available now on the SXM App, and they’ll also air Mondays on SiriusXM Raw Dog Comedy Channel 99 at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm and 10:00 pm ET.

 All eight episodes of the new show are available now on the SXM App, and starting today SiriusXM Raw Dog Comedy channel 99 will air one episode a week every Monday morning at 10:00 am ET.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “LOU”

Jurnee Smollett and Allison Janney star in upcoming Netflix Feature, LOU. Just released is this brand-new Trailer!

Synopsis:
Thinking she’d put her dangerous past behind her, Lou (Allison Janney) finds her quiet life interrupted when a desperate mother (Jurnee Smollett) begs her to save her kidnapped daughter. As a massive storm rages, the two women risk their lives on a rescue mission that will test their limits and expose dark and shocking secrets from their pasts. Academy Award winner Allison Janney and Emmy Award nominee Jurnee Smollett star in Lou, alongside Logan Marshall-Green and Ridley Asha Bateman. The film is directed by Anna Foerster from a screenplay by Maggie Cohn and Jack Stanley, with Bad Robot’s JJ Abrams, Hannah Minghella, and Jon Cohen producing.

LOU arrives September 23, 2022 on Netflix.

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#FOOD: WINGSTOP TO JOIN KITCHEN HUB ROSTER OF GHOST KITCHENS

Kitchen Hub, Canada’s first virtual food hall, is now home to the first ghost kitchen and second Canadian location of Wingstop, the rapidly-growing and U.S.-popularized flavour brand specializing in cooked-to-order wings, seasoned fries and housemade ranch. Wingstop partnered with Kitchen Hub’s Castlefield location (1121 Castlefield Ave) to offer both takeout and delivery, kicking-off the partnership between the two brands.

“As we continue our accelerated expansion across Ontario and beyond, we are excited to partner with Wingstop, a brand that is like-minded when it comes to growth and being able to offer unique, high-quality products and experiences to our customers,” said Adam Armeland, Kitchen Hub Co-Founder and CEO. “With Kitchen Hub being able to offer its kitchens to Wingstop where brick-and-mortar restaurants may not be available, it was a natural fit to partner with the intention of growing together.”.

Wingstop will bring its 12 signature, bold flavours to Kitchen Hub for takeout and delivery, offering classic and boneless wings and crispy tenders that are always cooked-to-order and hand sauced-and-tossed.
“Wingstop is on a mission to Serve the World Flavour and we know that delivery is a meaningful growth lever to reach more fans,” said Aidan Hay, Wingstop’s International VP of Operations. “We chose Kitchen Hub not only because of their ability to execute takeout seamlessly but due to their innovative technology offering, which provides us with valuable insight into our business in real time. We’re thrilled to kick off this partnership and expand our flavour footprint even further across the Toronto area.”

Kitchen Hub’s mission is to provide an unbelievable takeout experience. Every detail of their three locations — from the design to the technology — has been custom-built to facilitate quick, easy takeout at a consistent high-quality. Each Kitchen Hub location offers takeout from a roster of exceptional restaurants — all in one order. Customers can select menu items from all of Kitchen Hub’s partners, resulting in a combination of dishes they love.

In addition to Wingstop, a number of new restaurants have recently joined the Castlefield roster, including Montreal’s buzz-worthy Mandy’s Gourmet Salads, Azkadenya Authentic Mediterranean Kitchen and Pearl Chinese Dim Sum, making Kitchen Hub a one-stop-shop for meals every day of the week.
Kitchen Hub’s first location on the Queensway opened its doors in January 2020, and a fourth location in Liberty Village will be opening in the coming weeks. The company plans to secure nearly 50 locations across Canada in the next five years.

Delivery and pickup from Kitchen Hub are available via KitchenHub.com or all major third party delivery services. To celebrate the new menu offerings at Castlefield, Wingstop and Kitchen Hub will offer $5 off any order over $15 using the promo code CFWINGS5 on KitchenHub.com for a limited time only.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE CLASS”

How’s this for nostalgia? Anthony Michael Hall and Debbie Gibson star in THE CLASS, a today re-imagining of THE BREAKFAST CLUB! See the Trailer!

THE CLASS will be out on VOD/Digital on September 9, 2022 via Vortex Media.

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