#FIRSTLOOK: “THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2” FINAL TRAILER

20th Century Studios has released an all-new trailer for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” featuring the original song, “Runway,” performed by Lady Gaga and Doechii.

The cast continues its global tour for the highly anticipated film, with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway stopping in Tokyo earlier today. A lookbook documenting all the ensembles worn by the cast will be made available following each event and updated throughout the tour. Updates will be uploaded here.

Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway magazine in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation.

The film reunites the original main cast with director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, and introduces an all-new runway of characters including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, and B.J. Novak. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman also reprise their roles as “Lily” and “Irv” from the first film.

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” is produced by Wendy Finerman and executive produced by Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt and Aline Brosh McKenna. Tickets are now available for purchase here or wherever tickets are sold. The film debuts exclusively in theatres May 1

#BOXOFFICE: “THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE” SETS APRIL RECORD

It’s a spectacular Easter opening THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, debuting with $129.3 million from 4,252 theatres for Universal Pictures. This is the biggest April Wedneaday opening of all time, with a first day of $34.5 million. Critics give this 41% on the Tomatometer. Its 2023.predecessor opened with $146 million. Review here.

Second is PROJECT HAIL MARY takes in amazing $33.2 million from 3,907 theatres Anazon MGM Studios. This takes it to $219 million domestically, over three weekends.

Third goes to THE DRAMA, with $13 million from 3,087 theatres for A24 and VVS Films. It gets 79% on the Tomatometer. Review here.

HOPPERS takes fourth with $6 million, a total $149 million over five weekends for Disney.

REMINDERS OF HIM rounds-out the Top Five with $2.3 million for Universal Pictures, a tally of $45 million.

#FIRSTLOOK: PARAMOUNT+ GREENLIGHTS NEW SERIES “TEAM MOMS”

Paramount+ has greenlit a new unscripted series titled Team Moms, executive produced by Kim Kardashian, which will premiere later this year.

Team Moms launches viewers into the world of nationally competitive youth baseball via immersion into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona’s first and only baseball prep school. The series follows the coaches, founders and a group of dynamic families and their respective teen sons who comprise the starting lineup for one of the most competitive youth baseball programs in the world—a feeder to Division 1 college scholarships, NIL deals and ultimately, fame and fortune in the MLB. Willing to do whatever it takes for their children to excel at America’s favorite pastime, the intensity of the program is only paralleled by the fervor of its athlete’s parents, who will stop at nothing to ensure their kids make it to the big leagues.

The series is produced by Love Island USA producer, ITV America, Kim Kardashian Productions and Paramount Sports Entertainment. Executive producers for ITV America are Mioshi Hill, Jordana Hochman, Jeremiah Smith and Tom Ciaccio alongside Kim Kardashian (All’s Fair, The Kardashians). Natalie Ento also serves as an executive producer.

Team Moms joins an enduring slate of unscripted shows available on Paramount+ including Survivor, The Challenge, Big Brother and many more along with the recently announced original series, Making Love.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE CORRECTIONS” STARRING MERYL STREEP TO STREAM ON NETFLIX

Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections, rife with comedy and tragedy is getting the series treatment on Netflix — 25 years after the National Book Award-winning novel became a runaway bestseller.

Starring Meryl Streep, The Corrections is a sharply comic portrait of a Midwestern family whose three unmoored adult siblings desperately resist their mother’s wish for one last Christmas together — each undone by the delusional ambitions that were supposed to save them from becoming their parents.

The series — from Paramount Television Studios —directed by Cord Jefferson (American Fiction, Watchmen), and written and adapted by Franzen. Streep serves as executive producer, alongside Jefferson, Mark Roybal (Task, Mare of Easttown, No Country for Old Men), Paul Lee (Task, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Dickinson), and Nicole Clemens (Sexy Beast, Shantaram).

Let’s pack our bags, grab some tinsel, and emotionally prepare for a hearty serving of family dysfunction.

What is The Corrections about?

Franzen’s 2001 novel, a No. 1 New York Times bestseller, follows Enid, Alfred, and their children, Gary, Chip, and Denise, during a particularly tense holiday gathering.

Gary might be clinically depressed. Chip lost his job and is struggling professionally. Denise is potentially caught up in an affair. Alfred’s struggling with dementia. Amidst all their pain and many forks in the road, Enid is determined to deliver the best –– and potentially final — family Christmas.

Hailed as “spellbinding” by People and “brilliant” by The New York Observer, the novel was awarded a National Book Award in 2001.

“A book made of equal parts fury and humor, one that takes a dry-eyed look at our culture, at our pains and insecurities, while offering hope that, occasionally at least, we can reach some kind of understanding,” Publishers Weekly wrote. “This is, simply, a masterpiece.”

Who stars in The Corrections?

Streep (Don’t Look Up, Big Little Lies), a three-time Academy Award winner, stars as Enid.

When will The Corrections come to Netflix?

There’s no release date yet, but keep checking back here for the latest news.

#FIRSTLOOK: BRIAN COX JOINS CAST OF “DEXTER: RESURRECTION”

Emmy®, Olivier, and Golden Globe® winner Brian Cox will join the second season of DEXTER: RESURRECTION in a series regular role.

Cox will play The New York Ripper, a serial killer who terrorized the City years ago. Though no longer active as a killer, he’s found a new way to live into his infamy by continuing to taunt the survivors of his long-ago murder spree.

From Emmy®-nominated showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, the series stars SAG and Golden Globe® winner Michael C. Hall (DEXTER®, Six Feet Under) in the titular role of Dexter Morgan.

From Paramount Television Studios and Counterpart Studios, DEXTER: RESURRECTION is executive produced by Emmy® nominee Clyde Phillips, who also serves as showrunner, Michael C. Hall, Scott Reynolds, Marcos Siega, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns. Additional executive producers include John Goldwyn and Sara Colleton, along with Veronica West, Kirsa Rein, and Tanner Bean & Katrina Mathewson.

Season one of DEXTER: RESURRECTION is available to binge on Paramount+ now.

BIO:Cox is an Emmy, Olivier, and Golden Globe award-winning actor, best known for his role in Succession, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Cox is also the recipient of a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his portrayal of Hermann Goering in Nuremberg, and has appeared in numerous films including, The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Boxer, Rushmore, Super Troopers, The Ring, 25th Hour, Troy, Red Eye, Zodiac, The Escapist, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Coriolanus, Manhunter, Churchill, The Bourne trilogy, Little Wing, The Parenting, and The Electric State. He recently stepped behind the camera for his feature directorial debut with Glenrothan, which will be released nationwide in theaters across the UK and Ireland on April 17th. Cox is also a veteran of the London stage, having won two Olivier Awards for Best Actor for his performances in Titus Andronicus and Rat in the Skull. He also starred in The Score and Long Days Journey Into Night. His New York theatre credits include St. Nicholas, which earned him the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Actor, as well as Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations. He has been honored with an Outstanding Achievement Award from the BAFTA Scotland Awards as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Great Scot Awards. Empire magazine awarded him the Empire Icon Award for his film achievements, and the UK Film Council named him one of the Top 10 powerful British film stars in Hollywood. In 2003, Brian was made a CBE, a Commander of the British Empire.

Cox is represented by Conway van Gelder Grant, Paradigm Talent Agency, and by Matthew Lesher at Insight Entertainment.

#FIRSTLOOK: CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCE NOMINEES FOR ANIME AWARDS 2026

Crunchyroll, the brand fueling anime fandom worldwide, has revealed the nominees for the landmark tenth iteration of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards—the largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation. Fans can vote every day starting today through April 15, 2026 on the Anime Awards Official Website, Crunchyroll, and, for the first time, MyAnimeList! Voting is easier and in more places than ever before, empowering fans to fight for the anime they love and help determine the winners.

Crunchyroll has also revealed a star-studded first wave of anime-fan presenters who will announce the winners during the 2026 Anime Awards Pre-Show on Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 PM JST, and during the live Ceremony at 6:00 PM JST, respectively.

Asuka Saito—Actor admired for her magnetic presence and generational voice.

DANNA—Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress from Mexico.

Enako—Globally celebrated cosplayer known for bringing beloved characters to life.

hannah bahng—Australian singer-songwriter, producer, and visual artist.

Kasumi Arimura—Award-winning actor recognized for her emotional depth and versatility.

Mitorizu—Fan-favorite comedy duo known for sharp wit and electric chemistry.

Nanase Nishino—Acclaimed actor beloved for her heartfelt performances.

Nyvi Estephan—Leading esports and gaming host in Brazil.

RZA—Visionary producer, filmmaker, and founding architect of Wu-Tang Clan.

Rashmika Mandanna—Known as ‘India’s Sweetheart’, she’s the most prominent pan-India star.

Snitchery—creative powerhouse known for shaping viral moments through cosplay

Winston Duke—globally acclaimed actor, producer, and cultural visionary.

This year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards will host a suite of musical tributes to anime. Japanese singer DEAN FUJIOKA will open the ceremony with “History Maker,” from Yuri!!! on ICE—the very first Crunchyroll Anime Awards’ Anime of the Year recipient. Iconic rock band PORNOGRAFFITTI will perform a tribute marking the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia anime and the show’s conclusion. Legendary rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION will perform their beloved hit “Haruka Kanata”—the second opening theme for the seminal shounen series NARUTO. Previously announced performances also include a Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary tribute by Yoko Takahashi and melodic movements by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra to accent the show.

President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, Hiroki Totoki will once again deliver opening remarks at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards live ceremony, which will be hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira.

“The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is a global celebration where fans share their love and appreciation with the creators behind their favorite titles. This year’s slate of nominees represent nearly 50 unique series and films, all chosen by fans as the most beloved over the last year,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Anime Awards, we also extend our gratitude to the nominees of the past decade, which include more than 110 animation studios that produced nearly 290 unique series and films, and more than 220 voice actors who contributed their talent to beloved characters.”

Anime fans can vote daily for their favorite shows until 11:59 PM Pacific Time on April 15th. Voting is available on the Anime Awards Official Website and Crunchyroll.

In addition to the official website and Crunchyroll, for the first time ever, voting also comes to MyAnimeList—the home of anime fandom’s ongoing conversation about the medium’s greatest series and films. Fans can dive into their watch list, compare their favorites and vote right on show pages.

2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees

Anime of the Year

DAN DA DAN Season 2

Gachiakuta

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Takopi’s Original Sin

The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

The Summer Hikaru Died

Film of the Year

100 Meters

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II — The Ashes of Rage

Scarlet

The Rose of Versailles

Best Original Anime

Apocalypse Hotel

DIGIMON BEATBREAK

Lazarus

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Moonrise

ZENSHU

Best Continuing Series

DAN DA DAN Season 2

Kaiju No. 8

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

ONE PIECE

Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

SPY x FAMILY Season 3

Best New Series

Clevatess

Gachiakuta

SAKAMOTO DAYS

Takopi’s Original Sin

The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

The Summer Hikaru Died

Best Opening Sequence

HUGs – Paledusk – Gachiakuta

Mirage – Creepy Nuts – Call of the Night Season 2

On The Way – AiNA THE END – DAN DA DAN Season 2

ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids) — LiSA — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

THE REVO — PORNOGRAFFITTI — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Watch Me! — YOASOBI — WITCH WATCH

Best Ending Sequence

Actor — Lilas Ikuta — SPY x FAMILY Season 3

Beautiful Colors — OneRepublic — Kaiju No. 8

Doukashiteru — WurtS — DAN DA DAN Season 2

I — BUMP OF CHICKEN — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Kawaii Kaiwai — PiKi — My Dress—Up Darling Season 2

UN-APEX — TK from Ling Tosite Sigure — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

Best Action

DAN DA DAN Season 2

Gachiakuta

Kaiju No. 8

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

ONE PIECE

Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

Best Comedy

CITY THE ANIMATION

DAN DA DAN Season 2

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2

Ranma1/2 Season2

SPY x FAMILY Season 3

WITCH WATCH

Best Drama

Anne Shirley

Blue Box

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

Takopi’s Original Sin

The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

The Summer Hikaru Died

Best Isekai Anime

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2

Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation — Season 1 “Episode of Heartslabyul”

From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated!

KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 -BONUS STAGE-

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3

ZENSHU

Best Romance

Blue Box

DAN DA DAN Season 2

Honey Lemon Soda

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2

Ranma1/2 Season2

The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Best Slice of Life

Anne Shirley

Blue Box

CITY THE ANIMATION

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2

SPY x FAMILY Season 3

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity

Best Animation

DAN DA DAN Season 2

Gachiakuta

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

ONE PIECE

Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

Takopi’s Original Sin

Best Background Art

CITY THE ANIMATION

DAN DA DAN Season 2

Gachiakuta

Kowloon Generic Romance

The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

The Summer Hikaru Died

Best Character Design

DAN DA DAN Season 2

Gachiakuta

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2

ONE PIECE

Takopi’s Original Sin

The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Best Director

Akinori Fudesaka, Norihiro Naganuma — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora — DAN DA DAN Season 2

Fumihiko Suganuma — Gachiakuta

Kenji Nagasaki, Naomi Nakayama — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Ryohei Takeshita — The Summer Hikaru Died

Shinya Iino — Takopi’s Original Sin

Best Main Character

Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Momo — DAN DA DAN Season 2

Okarun — DAN DA DAN Season 2

Rudo — Gachiakuta

Sung Jinwoo — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

Best Supporting Character

Enjin — Gachiakuta

Jin Enjoji (Jiji) — DAN DA DAN Season 2

Jinshi — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Katsuki Bakugo — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Loulan/Shisui — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Turbo Granny — DAN DA DAN Season 2

“Must Protect At All Cost” Character

Anya Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3

Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Kaoruko Waguri — The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Suika — Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE

Takopi — Takopi’s Original Sin

Best Anime Song

In Bloom — Lilas Ikuta — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

IRIS OUT — Kenshi Yonezu — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

JANE DOE — Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

On The Way — AiNA THE END — DAN DA DAN Season 2

ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids) — LiSA — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

Watch Me! — YOASOBI — WITCH WATCH

Best Score

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc — kensuke ushio

DAN DA DAN Season 2 — kensuke ushio

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle — Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina

Gachiakuta — Taku Iwasaki

Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- — Hiroyuki Sawano

The Apothecary Diaries (season 2) — Satoru Kosaki, Kevin Penkin, Alisa Okehazama

Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese)

Aoi Yuki — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Chiaki Kobayashi — Yoshiki Tsujinaka — The Summer Hikaru Died

Daiki Yamashita — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Kikunosuke Toya — Denji — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Mayumi Tanaka — Monkey D. Luffy — ONE PIECE

Reina Ueda — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Best Voice Artist Performance (English)

Alexis Tipton — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Emi Lo — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Justin Briner — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Lucien Dodge — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Morgan Berry — Shiori Fuyumura — SANDA

Paul Castro Jr. — Hikaru Indou — The Summer Hikaru Died

Best Voice Artist Performance (Arabic)

Hamoud Abu Hassoun — Loid Forger (Childhood) — SPY x FAMILY Season 3

Tariq Obaid — Taro Sakamoto — SAKAMOTO DAYS

Moataz El—Shazly — Heisuke Mashimo — SAKAMOTO DAYS

Raafat Bazo — Yuri Briar — SPY x FAMILY Season 3

Fatima Zakaria — Osaragi — SAKAMOTO DAYS

Ghada Omar — Yor Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3

Best Voice Artist Performance (Brazilian Portuguese)

Bruno Sangregório — Levi Ackerman — Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK

Charles Emmanuel — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Erick Bougleux — Zanka Nijiku — Gachiakuta

Fabio Lucindo — Katsuki Bakugo — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Gigi Patta — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Ursula Bezerra — Son Goku — Dragon Ball DAIMA

Best Voice Artist Performance (Castilian Spanish)

Adrián Pineda — Rudo — Gachiakuta

Carles Teruel — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Cristina Peña — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Joel Gómez Jiménez — Okarun — DAN DA DAN Season 2

Marisa Marciel — Nami — ONE PIECE

Marta Barbará — Kaoruko Waguri — The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Best Voice Artist Performance (French)

Bastien Bourlé — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Bruno Mullenaerts — Enjin — Gachiakuta

Catherine Hanotiau — Nico Wakatsuki — WITCH WATCH

Clara Soares — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Jonathan Gimbord — Hikaru — The Summer Hikaru Died

Véronique Augereau — Seiko — DAN DA DAN Season 2

Best Voice Artist Performance (German)

Dirk Bublies — Kogoro Mori — Detective Conan: One—eyed Flashback

Gerrit Schmidt—Foß — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Laurine Betz — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Magdalena Höfner — Kiui Watase — Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night

Markus Feustel — Rudo — Gachiakuta

Patricia Strasburger — Nico Wakatsuki — WITCH WATCH

Best Voice Artist Performance (Hindi)

Abhishek Sharma — Jinshi — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Akshita Mishra — Koyuki — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Heena Malik — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Merlyn James — Anya Forger — SPY x FAMILY Season 3

Rajesh Shukla — Sung Jinwoo — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

Shilpie Pandey — Lufas Maphaahl — A Wild Last Boss Appeared!

Best Voice Artist Performance (Italian)

Katia Sorrentino — Momo — DAN DA DAN Season 2

Leonardo Graziano — Naruto Uzumaki — BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE

Luna Fogu — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Martina Tamburello — Kikoru Shinomiya — Kaiju No. 8

Mosè Singh — Denji — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Simone Lupinacci — Izuku Midoriya — My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

Best Voice Artist Performance (Latin Spanish)

Desireé González — Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries (season 2)

Dion González — Rudo — Gachiakuta

Erika Langarica — Marin Kitagawa — My Dress-Up Darling Season 2

Fernando Moctezuma — Sung Jinwoo — Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

Jessica Ángeles — Reze — Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Jose Antonio Toledano — Akaza — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program honoring the creators, musicians, and performers powering the global love of anime. The tenth annual Anime Awards will take place at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions will support Crunchyroll in the execution of the event.

More information can be found on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Official Website and across X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Channel.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “MODERN WHORE” RELEASE DATES AND TRAILER

MODERN WHORE is a hybrid documentary that reimagines popular depictions of sex work through the lived experiences of writer, performer, and sex worker, Andrea Werhun. Based on her book Modern Whore: A Memoir, Andrea grapples with social stigma and reclaims her narrative in a series of funny, heartbreaking, and surprising stories.

Theatrical dates beginning April 11, 2026

Available on VOD on May 1, 2026

Directed by: Nicole Bazuin

Screenplay by: Nicole Bazuin, Andrea Werhun

Distributor: Quiver Distribution

Produced by: Lauren Grant, Nicole Bazuin, Andrea Werhun

Executive Producers: Sean Baker, Berry Meyerowitz, Jeff Sackman, James J. Yi, Amir Endalah, John Laing, Mark Gingras, Terry King, Martha Loewen, Alex Kingsmill, Justin Stockman

Language: English

Running Time: 80 minutes

Genre: Documentary, Drama

Not Rated

#TIFF: TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE NEW MELISSA CHUNG STUDIO

The Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF) today announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art production hub inside TIFF Lightbox. The TIFF Melissa Chung Studio will enhance TIFF’s in-house content team’s ability to produce, capture, and amplify world-class content featuring established and emerging talent for audiences around the world. The studio is made possible through a generous philanthropic gift from the Toronto-based Ibrahim Family Foundation.

“We are grateful to Sam Ibrahim and Melissa Chung for their extraordinary generosity and belief in TIFF’s mission,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF. “Sam’s journey, from arriving in Toronto as part of an immigrant family to building businesses from scratch alongside Melissa, reflects a remarkable ‘Scarborough grit’ that continues to shape their success. We look forward to inviting local and international talent into this incredible new space.”

“Their story embodies the creativity, ambition, and resilience that define this city, and this gift exemplifies a new generation of philanthropists committed to giving back,” added Jennifer Frees, TIFF’s Chief Business & Marketing Officer. “We hope Sam and Melissa’s leadership inspires others to join us by investing in the storytellers that project our city’s unique spirit onto the world stage.”

“We chose to make this gift because we believe in the power of storytelling and the importance of creating space for emerging voices to be seen and celebrated,” said Sam Ibrahim and Melissa Chung. “TIFF has always represented excellence in film and culture, and contributing to the TIFF Melissa Chung Studio felt like a meaningful way to support creativity, community, and the next generation of artists. Toronto is home for us and where we are raising our family and building our work, and supporting TIFF is a natural extension of our commitment to giving back to our city.”

The TIFF Melissa Chung Studio is a fully equipped, flexible production hub located off the Gallery space on the main floor of the Lightbox, with windows facing south onto King St. W. Outfitted by Atriani Interiors and equipped by Sunbelt Rentals Film & TV, it was designed to support a wide range of creative uses: from podcast recordings and filmed interviews, to a photography studio, social media, premium digital series, and long-form video production. Built with versatility in mind, The TIFF Melissa Chung Studio enhances TIFF’s capacity to collaborate with filmmakers, talent, and industry partners while also serving as a premium venue rental space for external clients seeking a state-of-the-art production facility right in the heart of the entertainment district. Over the years, TIFF’s content platforms have featured conversations and appearances from some of the most influential voices in film and culture.

This investment recognizes and supports the growing importance of digital storytelling, highlighting emerging Canadian creators, in-depth conversations with filmmakers, and building a year-round bridge between audiences and the films they love. With a combined social audience of more than 2.8 million global followers and 900 million impressions in 2025 alone, TIFF continues to engage film lovers, creators, and industry leaders at an unprecedented scale.

This transformational gift reflects the vital role philanthropy plays in advancing TIFF’s mission. To learn more about supporting TIFF and The TIFF Melissa Chung Studio, visit tiff.net/give.

To learn more about the space and rental opportunities at The TIFF Melissa Chung Studio, please visit tiff.net/studio.

#FIRSTLOOK: MEEVEE LAUNCHING APRIL 25, 2026

Meevee, the Amsterdam-based children’s media company redefining how young children experience digital content, will launch its preschool streaming platform on April 25, 2026 on iOS, offering families an alternative to endless, algorithm-driven screen time. The newly released teaser trailer provides a first-look at the platform’s design to provide families an alternative to endless, algorithm-driven screen time.

Meevee’s core philosophy is a shift from infinite, engagement-based viewing toward finite, intentional sessions built around children’s developmental needs and parents’ desire for guided control. The teaser trailer highlights the growing concerns many families face today, between the convenience of digital content and the lack of clear boundaries within it.

Built for children aged two to six, Meevee is being developed as an alternative to mainstream platforms that rely on autoplay, infinite feeds and algorithmic engagement. Instead, the platform is designed around structured viewing sessions with clear beginnings and endings, helping children transition away from screens without conflict and emphasizes a limited content library that has been thoughtfully curated.

“Children today engage with content shaped by systems designed to maximize viewership,” said Mikey Casalaina, co-founder of Meevee. “With Meevee, we’re asking a different question: what would children’s media look like if it were designed to help kids get off the screen.”

Meevee introduces a thoughtful, parent-first approach to children’s content, with features designed to support healthier screen habits and more intentional viewing experiences:

Personalized programming tailored to each child’s age, interests, and viewing habits

Parent companion app with direct-to-parent chat for real-time communication and insights

Parent-controlled screen time settings, giving families full control over how long children watch

Wind-down mode that helps children transition off screens more smoothly

Suggested off-screen activities to encourage play and learning beyond the device

The launch of Meevee comes at a time of increasing concern among parents, educators and advocates about the design of children’s digital environments. As discussions around screen time, AI-generated content and platform responsibility continue to evolve, Meevee is positioning itself as a deliberate alternative, one that prioritizes well-being over watch time.

“This is not about removing screens,” said D Alcausin, co-founder of Meevee. “It’s about redesigning the experience around what’s actually good for kids. That means building a different system, built on different incentives.”

The teaser trailer serves as an early expression of Meevee’s approach and sets the stage for its upcoming launch. The company is currently working with a group of “founding families” and academic partners to refine the platform ahead of its planned release later this year.

Parents and caregivers interested in early access can join the waitlist at https://meev.ee.

ABOUT MEEVEE

Meevee is an Amsterdam-based children’s media company developing a well-being-first platform for preschool-aged children. Designed for families navigating the challenges of modern screen time, Meevee offers an alternative to algorithm-driven kids content by focusing on curated, story-led viewing sessions with clear beginnings and endings.

Built for children aged two to six, Meevee prioritizes intentional media experiences over engagement-based consumption. The platform replaces autoplay and infinite feeds with structured sessions shaped by parent input and informed by child development principles.

Founded by a team with experience across technology and creative industries, Meevee is working with academic partners to support an evidence-based approach to children’s media. The company is currently preparing for its launch across iOS, with Android and connected TV to follow.

Learn more at https://meev.ee

#FIRSTLOOK: “BLUE HERON” RECEIVES SEVEN CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD NOMINATIONS | RELEASE PATTERN

BLUE HERON HAS GARNERED SEVEN CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD NOMINATIONS:

BEST MOTION PICTURE
ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTION – SOPHY ROMVARI
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY – SOPHY ROMVARI
ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING – KURT WALKER
ACHIEVEMENT IN CASTING – ANGELA QUINN, KATRIN BRAGA
PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE, DRAMA – EDIK BEDDOS
JOHN DUNNING BEST FIRST FEATURE FILM AWARD – SOPHY ROMVARI

UPDATE: CANADIAN THEATRICAL RELEASE ROLLOUT

BEGINNING IN TORONTO ON APRIL 24, 2026 – CINEPLEX CINEMAS VARSITY AND VIP
WITH AN EXCLUSIVE ONE-EVENING ONLY POST-SCREENING Q&A
AT THE VARSITY ON APRIL 24, 2026
WITH SOPHY ROMVARI
MODERATED BY
CELEBRATED WRITER-DIRECTOR DAVID CRONENBERG

OPENING MAY 1, 2026 – MONTRÉAL
WITH PLANNED POST-SCREENING Q&AS WITH SOPHY ROMVARI IN ATTENDANCE

OPENING MAY 8, 2026 – VANCOUVER AND REST OF CANADA
SOPHY ROMVARI IN ATTENDANCE AT VARIOUS POST-SCREENING Q&AS IN VANCOUVER

Selected Festivals and Awards:
-Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025’s Best Canadian Discovery Award; TIFF Canada’s Top 10 of 2025
-Locarno Film Festival 2025’s Swatch First Feature Award
-Montreal Festival of New Cinema’s Best Feature Film – National Competition
-International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg 2025’s Rainer Werner Fassbinder Award – Best Screenplay (Sophy Romvari)
-Vancouver International Film Festival 2025’s Horizon Award (Best First Feature) and Arbutus Award (Best BC Film)
-Toronto Film Critics Association 2025’s Rogers Award for Best Canadian Feature and Best First Feature
Indiewire Critics’ Poll’s Best Films Opening in 2026.

BLUE HERON follows a family of six settling into their new home on Vancouver Island as internal dynamics are slowly revealed through the eyes of the youngest child.

“Blue Heron is a film that stays with you—quietly powerful, visually stunning, and deeply human. Sophy brings a singular sensitivity and vision to the story and we are both honored and proud to bring her beautiful film to audiences across Canada,” said Blue Fox Entertainment Canada’s President Dave Hudakoc.

“I’m so grateful to be working with the team at Blue Fox Entertainment Canada to bring this film to Canadian audiences. Their love of cinema and their dedication to preserving the theatrical experience is extremely refreshing and exciting. We know we are in great hands. Blue Heron was made in collaboration with many incredible artists and some of my dearest friends — I can’t wait for everyone to see their talent viewed on the big screen. See you at the cinema!” adds Sophy Romvari, BLUE HERON’s Writer-Director-Producer.

Director: Sophy Romvari
Writer: Sophy Romvari

Cast:
Eylul Guven (feature film debut) as Sasha
Amy Zimmer (Fantasmas, Stress Positions) as Adult Sasha
Iringó Réti (The Last Image, Halo) as Mother
Edik Beddoes (feature film debut) as Jeremy
Adam Tompa (On Falling, Baptiste) as Father
Liam Serg (Sight Unseen, The Watchful Eye) as Henry
Preston Drabble (Guiding Emily, Siren) as Felix

Cinematographer: Maya Bankovic
Editor: Kurt Walker
Production Designer: Victoria Furuya

Producers:
Ryan Bobkin
Gábor Osváth
Sophy Romvari
Sara Wylie
Executive Producers:
Neil Champagne
Leah CL
Veronica Diaferia
Sara Eolin
Jasmin Karibzhanova
Lauren Melinda
Riel Roch Decter
Sam Sutcliffe
Countries: Canada, Hungary
Runtime: 90 minutes
Language: English and Hungarian (with English subtitles)

Canadian Distributor: Blue Fox Entertainment Canada

U.S. Distributor: Janus Films

Note: Janus Films will be releasing the film on April 17 in the U.S. In Canada, Blue Fox Entertainment Canada will be releasing BLUE HERON in theatres beginning on April 24, 2026.

BLUE HERON was produced by Nine Behind Productions (Canada) and Boddah (Hungary) in association with Memory, Simbelle Productions, Tinygiant, and Ursa Major, with funding from Telefilm Canada and the National Film Institute Hungary.

ABOUT BLUE FOX ENTERTAINMENT CANADA
Blue Fox Entertainment Canada launched in advance of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, spearheaded by seasoned industry executives Dave Hudakoc, Ian Goggins and Michael Baker . The company has quickly established itself through the strategic acquisition of Unobstructed View Entertainment—a boutique label specializing in Blu-rays, 4K restorations, and prestige home video releases. With partners such as The Criterion Collection, Arrow Video, and Kino Lorber, Blue Fox Canada brings cinephiles and collectors access to some of the most celebrated and hard-to-find titles in contemporary and classic cinema.
Upcoming releases include Janus Films’ Two Prosecutors, directed by Sergei Loznitsa which won the François Chalais Prize at Cannes and Kirk Jones’ multiple BAFTA-winning film I SWEAR later this spring.

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