David Fincher and David Prior bring us Docu-Series VOIR which explores and celebrates the love of Cinema with some subject matter experts in visual essay form.

VOIR arrives on Netflix December 6, 2021.

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“The gays just know how to do stuff.”. Just leave it to Jennifer Coolidge for the best insights! This looks so cute, a same-sex relationship Holiday Movie starring Michael Urie and Philemon Chambers, SINGLE ALL THE WAY.

Synopsis:

Desperate to avoid his family’s judgment about his perpetual single status, Peter (Michael Urie) convinces his best friend Nick (Philemon Chambers) to join him for the holidays and pretend that they’re now in a relationship. But when Peter’s mother (Kathy Najimy) sets him up on a blind date with her handsome trainer James (Luke Macfarlane)— the plan goes awry. SINGLE ALL THE WAY also stars Jennifer Coolidge, Barry Bostwick, and Jennifer Robertson.

SINGLE ALL THE WAY arrives on Netflix December 2, 2021.

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Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in BEING THE RICARDOS! Here’s your first glance at the Trailer!

Synopsis:

Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear, and cultural taboos in Academy Award®-winning writer and director Aaron Sorkin’s behind-the-scenes drama Being the Ricardos. A revealing glimpse of the couple’s complex romantic and professional relationship, the film takes audiences into the writers’ room, onto the soundstage, and behind closed doors with Ball and Arnaz during one critical production week of their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy. Featuring J.K. Simmons and Nina Arianda.

BEING THE RICARDOS in theaters on December 10th, 2021 and globally on Prime Video December 21st, 2021.

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Well if this doesn’t make you want to sign-up for Paramount+, I don’t know what well! QUEENS OF THE UNIVERSE, a singing competition is set to debut in December on the streaming service.

The global singing competition is hosted by Five-time BAFTA TV Award-winner Graham Norton. The panel lineup includes Multi-Emmy and GRAMMY® nominee Vanessa Williams; platinum-selling recording artist, three-time Emmy®-winning producer and judge of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Michelle Visage; American drag superstar Trixie Mattel and three-time GRAMMY-nominated global songstress Leona Lewis.

Synopsis:

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and World of Wonder, the producers of the Emmy® Award-winning franchise “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” this new series inspired by international singing competitions will follow the world’s most talented drag queens as they battle it out for global domination, and countries go head to head spotlighting their top talent. Each episode will feature the world’s fiercest queens as they debut a new musical performance in front of a live audience and the “Pop Diva Panel” of judges in the hopes of being crowned the “Queen of the Universe.”

Meet the Contestants:

ADA VOX (San Antonio, Texas, U.S.) Instagram: @adavox, Twitter: @adavoxA former top 10 “American Idol” contestant, Ada Vox is living proof that everything’s bigger in Texas – including her voice! As a performer of seven years (and counting), Ada is ready to showcase her vocal skills on a global platform and get the redemption she’s seeking. 

ARIA B CASSADINE (Atlanta, Ga., U.S.) Instagram: @ariabcassadine, Twitter: @ariabcassadineAria B Cassadine, the 2018 winner of Miss Gay Black America, is ready to add the “Queen of the Universe” title to her already extensive collection of crowns. After starting her drag journey on a dare from a friend, Aria goes to the global stage ready to score yet another win for her already impressive drag resume. 

BETTY BITSCHLAP (Copenhagen, Denmark) Instagram: @betty_bitschlapA full-time performer both in and out of drag, Betty Bitschlap will rock your socks off! When it comes to style, Betty has range; in the blink of an eye, she can effortlessly transform from punk-rock-star fantasy to a glamorous sequined gown complete with a not-a-hair-out-of-place updo. 

CHY’ENNE VALENTINO (Chicago, Ill., U.S.) Instagram: @chyennev, Twitter: @ChyValentinoChy’enne Valentino has been singing since the age of 5 and broke out onstage at 18 years old, competing to win Miss Continental Plus in 2018. A former “American Idol” contestant who now runs her own bakery called Pound Your Cakes, she’s ready to pound her vocal chords and prove she’s worthy of the crown. 

GINGZILLA (Sydney, Australia) Instagram: @Gingzilla, Twitter: @GingzillaAfter attending performing arts school in Australia and clown school in Paris, seven-foot-tall Aussie native Gingzilla doesn’t need much to stand out in a crowd! No stranger to competition, Gingzilla has performed on “America’s Got Talent” and “The X Factor” in the U.K. – but now this down-under diva is ready to conquer the universe. 

GRAG QUEEN (Canela, Brazil) Instagram: @gragqueen, Twitter: @gragqueenBrazilian bombshell Grag Queen grew up singing in church at an early age. She now finds herself belting to the masses on social media with two million TikTok fans, all of whom love her outrageous performances and over-the-top personality. 

JUJUBEE (Boston, Mass.) Instagram: @jujubeeonline, Twitter: @jujubostonA double RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE All Star whose personality has captured the hearts of millions, Jujubee is a multi-threat: lip-sync assassin, comedian, recording artist, makeup artist – she does it all! Best known to the world for her glamorous and stylistic drag, she’s ready to show the world she’s not just a pretty face – she also has some pretty amazing vocals to match! 

LA VOIX (London, England) Instagram: @lavoixtheshow, Twitter: @lavoixtheshowHometown queen La Voix has already experienced royalty firsthand, having previously appeared before the British royal family. A former participant on “Britain’s Got Talent” who now sells out theaters across the country, her name is French and means simply “The Voice!” 

LEONA WINTER (Paris, France) Instagram: @iamleonawinter, Twitter: @OfficielLeonaLeona Winter is a countertenor baritone with a three-octave voice that’s often called “tres jolie” by her fans and admirers all around the world. Her vocal talents were showcased on France’s “The Voice,” where she became a semi-finalist, and later when she became the winner of “The Switch” (Chile’s version of DRAG RACE). 

MATANTE ALEX (Montreal, Canada) Instagram: @matante.alex, Twitter: @matantealexMatante Alex started singing at 13 years old in her parents’ basement and soon thereafter discovered her true passion – yodeling! Matante’s name translates to “my aunt” in French, but this inventive queen with a country heart of gold is anything but traditional. 

NOVACZAR (New York City, N.Y., U.S.) Instagram: @novaczarHailing from New York City, Novaczar might be the youngest queen in the competition but isn’t deterred nonetheless. This self-proclaimed Empress of the Galaxy’s secret weapon, their voice, has been trained in opera, rock and musical theater and is ready to rule the furthest reaches of the galaxy. 

RANI KO-HE-NUR (Mumbai, India) Instagram: @sushantdivgikrWith the crown of 2014’s Mr. Gay India among her credits, Rani Ko-he-nur has over a million Instagram followers and has appeared in countless magazines such as VogueIndia, Cosmopolitan, and Elle. Having also appeared in the Forbes 30 under 30 list, the trans/gender fluid performer is ready to break out on the global stage and share her gift of song with the world.

REGINA VOCE (Mexico City, Mexico) Instagram, Twitter: @reginavocedragWith over 30 years of stage experience and as a former performer in Cirque Du Soleil, Regina now works as a vocal coach. Regina Voce literally translates from Italian to “Queen of the Voice” – will the stars align for her to become “Queen of the Universe”? 

WOOWU (Guangzhou, China) Instagram: @woowu_eliSelf-taught singer WooWu left her traditional Cantonese household in Guangzhou for the bright lights of Shanghai. A fan of Christina Aguilera, Cher and Patti Labelle who describes her drag persona as “pink, feminine and perfect,” WooWu comes to the competition hoping to not just shine a light on the growing drag scene in China but also to break barriers.

QUEENS OF THE UNIVERSE arrives on Paramount+ December 2, 2021.

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Paramount Home Entertainment x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win a YOUNGER & EMILY IN PARIS Prize Pack!

Prize Pack includes:

• 1 DVD copy of Younger: The Complete Series
• 1 DVD copy of Emily In Paris: Season One
• 1 Emily In Paris Pop Socket
• 1 Emily In Paris Tote
• 1 Emily In Paris Lancome makeup palette 

EMILY IN PARIS

The EMILY IN PARIS Season One DVD includes all 10 episodes from the inaugural season, and over 30 minutes of deleted scenes and exclusive featurettes that delve into the casting process, the show’s exquisite fashion, and what it’s like to actually film in Paris.

A full list of bonus content follows:
• Deleted Scenes
• A Parisian Dream Come True
• Just Risqué Enough: The Cast of Emily In Paris
• Like Wearing Poetry

Season One in stores November 9, 2021.

YOUNGER

YOUNGER The Complete Series 10-DVD set includes all 84 episodes, plus over an hour of bonus content, including over 45 minutes of deleted scenes spanning all seven seasons, more than 30 minutes of hilarious bloopers, and episode commentaries for the series premiere and finale by
creator Darren Star. The set also includes a collectible #TeamCharles and #TeamJosh bookmark.

A complete list of special features follows:
• Audio Commentary with creator Darren Star on Episodes 101 and 712
• Deleted Scenes from Seasons 1-7
• Bloopers from Seasons 2-7

Complete Series in stores November 9, 2021.

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Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to see an Advance Screening of HOUSE OF GUCCI! We’re beyond excited about this, we’ve waited so long for this!

Screenings take place as follows:

Toronto

• Monday, November 22, Cineplex Varsity, 7:00 PM

Montreal

• Monday, November 22, Scotiabank Theatre, 7:00 PM

Synopsis:

House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murder, we see what a name means, what it’s worth, and how far a family will go for control.

Lady Gaga (A Star is Born), Adam Driver (Star Wars), and Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) unite under the direction of critically acclaimed director Ridley Scott (Alien).

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Universal Pictures Canada release HOUSE OF GUCCI November 24, 2021.

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Hollywood Suite is celebrating the career of Canadian Filmmaking icon Norman Jewison later this month, November 19-21, 2021. His Films have garnered home 12 Oscars and six of his films can be seen again!

The celebration will kick off on November 19, 2021 with The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming (1966) at 9pm ET, followed by 1967’s groundbreaking In The Heat of The Night starring Sidney Poitier at 11:10pm ET, both on Hollywood Suite’s 70s channel. 

On November 20 at 9pm ET, Hollywood Suite’s 80s channel will feature Best Friends (1982), starring Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn, followed by A Soldier’s Story (1984)at 10:55pm. You can catch Cher’s Oscar-winning performance in 1987’s Moonstruck at 9pm ET on November 21 on Hollywood Suite’s 80s channel before hopping over to the 90s channel at 10:45pm ET to be swept away in the 1994 romance Only You, which stars Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei.

Visit hollywoodsuite.ca for more.

Canada’s greatest in the literary world were honoured tonight in Toronto at newly-reopened Park Hyatt Hotel at the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Awards. The Awards recognize accomplishments of Canadian Authors domestically and abroad. The Gala was hosted by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim’s Convenience) and Canadian Poet Rupi Kaur.

Winning top honours for the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize (worth $100k) was Author and Journalist Omar El Akkad for his novel, WHAT STRANGE PARADISE. The Book, published by Random House Canada, centers on a young Syrian boy named Amir rescued after his sunken dilapidated ship containing several people escaping their homelands, by a teenage girl named Vänna. The girl is determined to save the boy despite them not speaking a common language.

Those also named on the shortlist this year included:

• Angélique Lalonde for her story collection Glorious Frazzled Beings, published by House of Anansi


• Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia for her novel The Son of The House, published by Dundurn Press


• Jordan Tannahill for his novel The Listeners, published by HarperCollins Canada


• Miriam Toews for her novel Fight Night, published by Knopf Canada, an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada

This year’s jury included Canadian authors Zalika Reid-Benta (Jury Chair), Megan Gail Coles and Joshua Whitehead, Malaysian novelist Tash Aw and American author Joshua Ferris.

Others in attendance tonight included the likes of :

MARGARET ATWOOD | THE HONOURABLE LISA MACLEOD
 THE HONOURABLE BOB RAE | ALLAN HAWCO
TAMARA JEM | RICK MERCER | ANDREW PYPER | LILY CHU | CHARLIE FORAN | CATHERINE HERNANDEZ |   BILAL BAIG | SOUVANKHAM THAMMAVONGSATANYA TALAGA | IAN WILLIAMS

Some snaps of the event below:

More on the Awards here. Missed the Awards? You can stream them on CBC Gem.

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Marvel Studios’ ETERNALS has a smashing debut, opening with $70 million from 4,090 theatres across North America. Directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, the star-studded opus which includes the likes of Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Richard Madden, Kit Harington and more, gets 48% on the Tomatometer.

In second is two-week champ DUNE, with $6.4 million from 3,546 theatres. In its third weekend out, it crosses the $100 million mark for Warner Bros.

NO TIME TO DIE is showing resilience, hanging-onto third spot with $6.1 million for Universal Pictures, a total $143.1 million over five weeks.

VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE takes fourth spot with $4.1 million, a total $196.6 million over six weeks for Sony Pictures.

RON’S GONE WRONG is fifth with $3.2 million for 20th Century Studios, a total $17 million grossed over three weeks.

Special note, Pablo Larrain‘s Festival Darling SPENCER starring Kirsten Stewart with $2 million from only 996 theatres for NEON/Elevation Pictures, placing it eighth in its debut. The Princess Diana Biopic centering on Christmas weekend before she decides to leave Prince Charles, gets 86% on the Tomatometer.

Walt Disney Studios Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes for 4 to see Disney’s ENCANTO! Screenings take place in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa on Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00pm.

Synopsis:

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope. The film features all-new songs by Emmy®, GRAMMY® and Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”) and is directed by Byron Howard (“Zootopia,” “Tangled”) and Jared Bush (co-director “Zootopia”), co-directed by Charise Castro Smith (writer “The Death of Eva Sofia Valdez”) and produced by Clark Spencer and Yvett Merino. “Encanto” opens in theatres November 24, 2021. 

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Disney’s ENCANTO is in theatres November 24, 2021.

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