Shawn Mendes fans will be delighted about this! A new Documentary about Pickering’s finest is set to arrive on Netflix next month!

Synopsis:

GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes and longtime manager Andrew Gertler partner with Netflix to release “IN WONDER” globally on November 23. The debut feature length documentary, a TIFF special event selection, from acclaimed music video director Grant Singer (The Weeknd, Lorde, Sam Smith), is a portrait of Mendes‘ life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey. Executive produced by Andrew Gertler, Shawn Mendes, & Ben Winston; produced by Saul Germaine, p.g.a and James Haygood. This announcement comes on the heels of the release of “Wonder,” the title track off Mendes’ forthcoming album.

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IN WONDER arrives on Netflix November 23, 2020.

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Football players don’t always slip off into a quiet retirement once their playing days are over. While some become TV analysts or coaches, others have managed to create a second successful career for themselves as movie stars.

Carl Weathers

Louisiana-born Weathers had a relatively modest NFL career, playing just a few games for the Oakland Raiders before leaving the sport. He had a few minor film roles while he was still playing and eventually retired from the game to concentrate on his acting career.

The role that you most know him for is probably that of boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, a role which he was apparently given after criticizing Sylvester Stallone’s acting technique during the auditions.

Weathers also appeared in films as varied as Predator, Action Jackson, and Happy Gilmore, as well as many TV shows. There was even talk of him appearing in a Creed sequel.

Bubba Smith

Smith first rose to fame in college football, where he starred for Michigan State University and was eventually inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame for his efforts. He was the very first pick when he joined the Baltimore Cole in the NFL draft of 1967. Smith then spent nine seasons as a pro and was part of the team that won the Super Bowl V game.

In terms of acting, he is best known for playing the role of the gentle giant Moses Hightower in the Police Academy series, who ripped out the front seat of a car to give himself enough space to sit in it for his driving test. As well as a number of TV shows and commercials, he also had a part in the Burt Reynolds film named Stroker Ace.

Howie Long

Long spent 13 seasons playing pro football in the NFL, with the Raiders team in Oakland / LA.  As a youngster, he was an all-round athlete but settled on football as his chosen sport when 15 years old. During his long pro career, he picked up eight Pro Bowl awards and won a Super Bowl.

His film career has mainly focused on appearances in action movies, such as 1998’s Firestorm. Probably his highest-profile outing was in the Broken Arrow movie in which he plays Master Sergeant Kelly, part of a search team looking for the nuclear warheads that have been hijacked by John Travolta’s character.

Fred Williamson

Known as the Hammer for his highly aggressive style of play, Williamson had a long career in the AFL with the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as a season in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His overall pro career included two touchdowns and 36 passes intercepted.

Turning to the world of movies, Williamson racked up many credits in the likes of Three the Hard Way, Tough Guys, From Dusk Till Dawn, and Starsky and Hutch. You may also recognize him from the 1970 film based on the hugely popular TV series M.A.S.H.

O.J. Simpson

Perhaps the greatest player and most controversial entity on this list, Simpson was born in San Francisco and was the first running back to break the 2,000-yard mark in the NFL. His long career in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers saw him pick up 61 rushing touchdowns and many accolades.

On the big screen, he made his mark in hits like The Naked Gun and Towering Inferno. He was supposedly considered for the lead role in 1984’s The Terminator, but was finally overlooked in favor of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Of course, Simpson is now best known for his long-running legal problems and court appearances, but that’s another story.

There you have, 3 NFL stars who had cameos on the big screen. And if you fancy betting on the NFL check out the current odds here: extra.betamerica.com/nfl/odds/

We know many of you were smitten with the first Film, made right here in Toronto! Here comes the new Trailer for THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES 2 starring Kurt Russell and joining him this time around is Goldie Hawn as Mrs. Claus!

Synopsis:

It’s been two years since siblings Kate (Darby Camp) and Teddy Pierce (Judah Lewis) saved Christmas, and a lot has changed. Kate, now a cynical teenager, is reluctantly spending Christmas in Cancun with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack (Jahzir Bruno). Unwilling to accept this new version of her family, Kate decides to run away. But when a mysterious, magical troublemaker named Belsnickel threatens to destroy the North Pole and end Christmas for good, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus (Kurt Russell).

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THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES 2 arrives on Netflix Friday, November 25, 2020.

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Based on a true story about a couple who sought to advance their wedding after a devastating discovery, here is a new Trailer for ALL MY LIFE starring Jessica Rothe and Harry Shum Jr.

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ALL MY LIFE is in theatres December 4, 2020.

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A new Trailer has just surfaced for MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman.

Synopsis:

Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of an afternoon recording session in 1920s Chicago as a band of musicians await trailblazing performer, the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey (Academy Award® winner Viola Davis). Late to the session, the fearless, fiery Ma engages in a battle of wills with her white manager and producer over control of her music. As the band waits in the studio’s claustrophobic rehearsal room, ambitious trumpeter Levee (Chadwick Boseman) — who has an eye for Ma’s girlfriend and is determined to stake his own claim on the music industry — spurs his fellow musicians into an eruption of stories revealing truths that will forever change the course of their lives.

Adapted from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s play, MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM celebrates the transformative power of the blues and the artists who refuse to let society’s prejudices dictate their worth. Directed by George C. Wolfe and adapted for the screen by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the film is produced by Fences Oscar® nominees Denzel Washington and Todd Black. Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, Michael Potts, Taylour Paige and Dusan Brown co-star alongside Grammy® winner Branford Marsalis’ score.

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MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM arrives on Netflix December 18, 2020.

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It was an action-packed day filled with stakes action at Woodbine Racetrack yesterday in what was the final major stakes race card of the season in 2020. The day featured four stakes races, including two Grade I races, the $340,200 Northern Dancer Stakes and also the $600k E.P. Taylor Stakes. A bit of history, Northern Dancer, whom the former race was named after, went on to become one of the world’s most prolific stallions, making his mark internationally as the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby. He was owned by Windfields Farms, then situated in Oshawa at the time, which was founded by E.P. Taylor. Woodbine‘s world-famous turf course is named after the accomplished Taylor.

Over $6.7 million was wagered on the Sunday race card, once again proving that Woodbine‘s quality brand of racing continues to flourish throughout this Pandemic as American audiences continue to wager north. With the Ontario Government’s announcement of a modified rollback to Re-Opening Stage II, the Track remains closed to the public and is open only for Trainers, Essential Equine Careworkers and select Media.

The headliner E.P. Taylor Stakes was taken by Chad Brown trainee ETOILE, a four-year-old French-bred filly by popular stallion Siyouni and owned by a partnership of Brant, Magnier and Shanahan. The win, piloted by Rafael Hernandez, was her first stakes win on this side of the Atlantic, rewarding her backers with $7.00 on a $2.00 bet as the second choice. Fun fact, her sire is a half-brother to Siyouma whom won this same race in 2012. 41-1 longshot COURT RETURN finished second, ahead of SECRET MESSAGE, who we confirmed was making her final start before being sold at auction as a broodmare prospect.

The Northern Dancer Stakes was taken by Sam-Son Farm homebred SAY THE WORD, who has seen a dramatic improvement in form since changing hands to Trainer Gail Cox. The five-year-old More Than Ready gelding trailed the field and made a bid late to win by a length under Emma-Jayne Wilson, paying $7.80 on a $2.00 bet. Second was SIR SAHIB, owned by Stronach Stables which had a successful three wins at Woodbine this weekend. Third was race favourite Admiralty Pier.

The day reached an emotional high note in the Grade II Nearctic Stakes with Stronach Stables’ SILENT POET taking the $290k turf sprint as the race favourite, under Justin Stein. In second was last year’s victor CITY BOY and third was Graham Motion-trained invader KANTHAKA. Stein on the way to the Winner’s Circle made humbling pointing gestures to the talented four-year-old Silent Name gelding, who has stamped himself the best turf sprinter in the country right now with the score for Trainer Nick Gonzalez. The Conditioner recently had lost his wife and former Assistant Trainer, Martha. Tears could be witnessed as he attributed the win to Martha watching over him and his Team, including current Assistant Trainer Pam O’Connor. Silent Poet‘s groom Phil Hyde also recently lost his mother, hence emotions were high among the bunch who have been through some challenging times this year. Following the race, they all walked back to the barn together united in memory of Martha.

Promising two-year-old colt HELIUM took the $100k Display Stakes. The son of Ironicus, owned by D.J. Stable LLC and trained by Mark Casse swept to the lead at the top of the stretch under Emma-Jayne Wilson to win by just over four lengths as the race favorite, returning $4.80 on a $2.00 bet. Finishing second was GOSPEL WAY, just ahead of DECIMATOR. Team Casse had a fantastic weekend at Woodbine, winning an outstanding eight races!

The third and final jewel of Canada’s Triple Crown, the Breeders’ Stakes, will be contested Saturday, October 25, 2020 at Woodbine! Stay tuned to see if the “one-eyed wonder” MIGHTY HEART will become only the 13th horse to accomplish the feat! Stream the Post Position Draw this Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at noon on Woobdine.com.

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Justin Bieber releases his brand-new single, scaling things back with LONELY, produced by Finneas and Benny Blanco. The Video stars Vancouver’s Jacob Tremblay as a younger version of himself! Jake Schreier directs the Clip.

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James Badge Dale stars in Supernatural Horror THE EMPTY MAN, coming soon to theatres! Check-out this new Trailer!

Synopsis:

20th Century Studios’ “The Empty Man” is a supernatural horror film based on a popular series of Boom! Studios graphic novels. After a group of teens from a small Midwestern town begin to mysteriously disappear, the locals believe it is the work of an urban legend known as The Empty Man. As a retired cop investigates and struggles to make sense of the stories, he discovers a secretive group and their attempts to summon a horrific, mystical entity, and soon his life—and the lives of those close to him—are in grave danger. Directed by David Prior from a screen story and screenplay by David Prior based on the graphic novel by Cullen Bunn, “The Empty Man” stars James Badge Dale, Marin Ireland, Stephen Root, Ron Canada, Robert Aramayo, Joel Courtney and Sasha Frolova. The film is produced by Ross Richie, p.g.a. and Stephen Christy, p.g.a. 

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20th Century Studios Canada release THE EMPTY MAN in theatres Friday, October 23, 2020.

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A new Trailer for Disney and Pixar’s SOUL has arrived. We cannot wait for this Holiday release coming to us directly at home!

Synopsis:

Joe is on the brink of getting his big break playing for a jazz quartet. But he finds himself on an unexpected detour from the streets of New York City to The Great Before, tasked with helping new soul 22, voiced by Tina Fey, find her spark to earn her way to Earth. “He’s sure if he can share his life story with her—his passion for jazz—she’ll be inspired and they’ll both get to go to Earth,” said producer Dana Murray. “They do make it back to Earth, but that’s really the beginning of their adventure. It’s a funny and touching story of friendship and self-discovery, and we can’t wait to show it to the world.”

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Disney and Pixar‘s SOUL arrives on Disney+ on Christmas.

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Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win a Digital Download of THE SECRETS WE KEEP!

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In post-WWII America, a woman (Noomi Rapace), rebuilding her life in the suburbs with her husband (Chris Messina), kidnaps her neighbor (Joel Kinnaman) and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crimes she believes he committed against her. Directed by Yuval Adler from a script by Ryan Covington and Yuval Adler.

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Elevation Pictures release THE SECRETS WE KEEP on Digital and On-Demand Friday, October 16, 2020.

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