Have you ever heard of cell-based meat? Me neither, but it has the potential to reduce land use by more than 95%, climate change emissions by 74% to 87%, and nutrient pollution by 94%.

Filmmaker Liz Marshall explored the topic of animals being used for food, fashion and entertainment in The Ghosts in Our Machine. She returns with MEAT THE FUTURE which explores the benefits and potential of cell-based meat, or growing animal cells to harvest seafood and meat.

See the Trailer:

MEAT THE FUTURE – OFFICIAL TRAILER from LizMars on Vimeo.

MEAT THE FUTURE airs Thursday, May 7, 2020 on CBC and CBC GEM, 8 PM ET and documentary Channel 9 PM ET.

(Photo/video credit: CBC)

Hollywood Suite has got you covered with an exciting slate of new additions to their programming to entertain you as we navigate COVID-19! If you are a Rogers Cable subscriber, you’re probably already enjoying your free preview!  Check it out!

STRONGER TOGETHER, TOUS ENSEMBLE (in support of FOOD BANKS CANADA)
Sunday, April 26 at 6:30 pm ET on HS00
Hollywood Suite joins the coalition of broadcasters’ all-star show of support for front-line workers battling COVID-19, with the live broadcast of Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble. Canadians, who are able, are invited to donate to Food Banks Canada in association with the broadcast to support local food banks from coast-to-coast-to-coast as they face the drastic impacts of COVID-19. Talent performing and appearing to date include Alessia Cara, The Arkells, Barenaked Ladies, Bianca Andreescu, Bryan Adams, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Céline Dion, Chris Hadfield, Connor McDavid, David Suzuki, Eric McCormack, Hayley Wickenheiser, Howie Mandel, Jann Arden, Jason Priestley, Margaret Atwood, Marie-Mai, Michael Bublé, Penny Oleksiak, Rick Hansen, Rick Mercer, Russell Peters, Sarah McLachlan, Shania Twain, Sofia Reyes, Tessa Virtue, Will Arnett, William Prince and more.

Also, coming soon:

TAKE A WILD RIDE

• Little Women (1994) Wednesday, April 29 at 4:50 pm ET on HS90 – A powerhouse of actresses, including Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Samantha Mathis and Claire Danes, star in the 1994 Academy Award-nominated version of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.
• Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1999) Friday, May 1 at 3:35pm ET on HS90 – Mordecai Richler’s humorous book about a young boy who wants to be heard, comes to life with performances from Gary Bussey, Mark McKinney and Miranda Richardson.
• Time Bandits (1981) Sunday, May 3 at 7:00 pm ET on HS80 – A young boy joins a band of time-travelling dwarves searching for treasure in Terry Gilliam’s fantasy adventure starring John Cleese, Sean Connery and Ian Holm.

FIGHT THE SYSTEM

• Michael Collins (1996) Monday, April 27 at 11:00 pm ET on HS90 – Neil Jordan’s biopic, starring Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn and Julia Roberts, tells the story of the Irish revolutionary who led a guerilla war against the UK and negotiated the creation of the Irish Free State.
• Inherit The Wind (1960) Wednesday, April 29 at 9:00 pm ET on HS70 – Spencer Tracy and Gene Kelly star in this film based on the real-life case of a Tennessee schoolteacher put on trial for teaching evolution vs. creationism.
• Philomena (2013) Thursday, May 2 at 9:00 pm ET on HS00 – A woman searches for her son who was taken away from her decades earlier, with the help of a BBC reporter. Dame Judi Dench and Steve Coogan star.

GET IN ON THE ACTION

• Play Misty For Me (1971) Friday, May 1 at 4:50 pm ET on HS70 – Clint Eastwood stars as a DJ whose life is turned upside down by a crazed fan.
• Munich (2005) Saturday, May 2 at 4:20 pm ET on HS00 – This historic drama starring Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Geoffrey Rush and Mathieu Kassovitz recounts the events of Black September and the five men chosen to assassinate those responsible for the massacre.

REV YOUR ENGINES
Get behind the wheel for four road trips that go to some very unexpected places.
• The Transporter (2002) Thursday, April 30 at 9:00 pm ET on HS00 – Jason Statham stars in the film that launched a franchise about a mercenary who transports dangerous good.
• Christine (1983) Thursday, April 30 at 9:00 pm ET on HS80 – In this adaptation of a Stephen King novel, no one can get between a nerdish boy and his car.
• Smokey and The Bandit (1977) Friday, May 1 at 9:00 pm ET on HS70 – Get ready for some highway hijinx when Jackie Gleason, as Sherriff Buford T. Justice, tries to stop wise-cracking trucker Bandit, played by Burt Reynolds, from moving beer across state lines.
• The Trip (2010) Saturday, May 2 at 10:40 pm ET on HS00 – Break out your best Michael Caine impression, as Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon play fictionalized versions of themselves on a foodie restaurant tour of Northern England.

COMING IN MAY
Pitch Perfect, Event Horizon, ‘night Mother, Matilda and Save The Tiger!

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Some exciting Star Wars day celebrations are coming on Monday, May 4, 2020 for those of you with Disney+ including an eight-part Series behind-the-scenes of The Mandalorian with Jon Favreau and the conclusion of Clone Wars!

“Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian”
Series Premiere, Monday, May 4

In “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian,” Executive Producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series which quickly became a pop culture phenomenon after premiering in November. Debuting on the day that a worldwide community of fans celebrate all-things-Star Wars — Monday, May 4 — “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” is an eight-episode documentary series that pulls back the curtain on “The Mandalorian.” Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Jon Favreau.

“’Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian’ is an opportunity for fans of the show to take a look inside and get to see a different perspective, and perhaps a greater understanding, of how The Mandalorian came together and some of the incredibly talented contributors throughout Season 1,” said Favreau. “We had a great experience making the show and we’re looking forward to sharing it with you.”

Topics this season include the filmmaking process, the legacy of George Lucas’ Star Wars, how the cast brought the characters to life, the series’ groundbreaking technology, the artistry behind the show’s practical models, effects, and creatures, plus the creative influences, the iconic score, and connections to Star Wars characters and props from across the galaxy.

“Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” will premiere three days after “The Mandalorian” will wrap its first season in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. New episodes of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” will stream every Friday on Disney+.

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”
Series Finale, Monday, May 4

After seven seasons, one of the most critically acclaimed chapters in the Star Wars saga, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” will come to a close on a special day, Monday, May 4, giving fans around the world the chance to watch the finale together for Star Wars Day.

See the TV Spot:

The Emmy award-winning continuation of the greatest space fantasy of all time, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” was created by George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation with Dave Filoni (“The Mandalorian”) serving as Executive Producer/Supervising Director. With ambitious, ground-breaking computer animation, classic characters, astounding action, and the timeless battle between good and evil, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” expands the Star Wars story with all-new adventures set in a galaxy far, far away.

The highly anticipated conclusion to the critically acclaimed series explores the events leading up to Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.

(Photo/video credit: Disney)

Curry Shrimp & Scallop Pie. I love pies and always have been terrified of making them because the crust is notoriously tricky. I finally nailed it thanks to an amazing pastry recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction. If you’ve never used Crisco‘s Golden All-Vegetable Shortening, it’s a thing of wonder!

The trick to a perfect crust is to never over-handle the dough – handle minimally. This perfect crust combined with one of my favourite curries proved a real knockout. Hope you get to try this yourself. And don’t worry if you don’t know how to do a lattice crust, I didn’t either. Just Google. There are several helpful guides online. It was simple! This was a knockout! 🥊

Pastry:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter, chilled
3/4 cup Crisco Golden All-Vegetable Shortening, room temperature
1/2 cup cold water

Curry Shrimp and Scallop Filling:
2 lbs Tiger Prawn Shrimp, shells/tails removed and halved and brined in salt water
1 cup of Bay Scallops, brined in salt water
1/2 can of Coconut Milk
1 block of Glico Japanese Curry (medium)
2 small white potatoes, diced
1/4 cup corn kernels
1/4 cup of green peas
1 carrot diced
1/2 white onion, diced
1 green chilli, seeds out and minced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
Sea salt to taste

1 egg, beaten

Instructions:
1. In large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add-in butter and Crisco, using two forks criss-crossing mixture till it resembles small peas. Add-in 1 tablespoon cold water at a time, scraping mixture off each fork with the other, till it starts resembling dough.
2. Knead gently and sparingly on floured surface and roll into ball. Chill 2 hours, no more than 5 days.
3. Cut dough into halves. Take one-half and roll with a rolling pin on floured surface into a circle, enough to cover bottom of pie dish.
4. Transfer dough to pie dish and fit till covered. Prick with fork a few times. Refrigerate.
5. In large skillet, sautée garlic, chilli and onion in oil. Add-in potatoes, carrots, peas and corn. Add sea salt to taste. Cook 5 minutes on medium-heat.
6. Add-in coconut milk, Glico Curry and mix till dissolved.
7. Add 2-3 cups of water, a bit at a time, stirring till filling reaches a thick consistency for a pie filling.
8. Once mixture reaches boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Put aside.
9. Preheat oven at 425°F.
10. Remove other half of dough from refrigerator. Roll into a circle, enough to cover pie dish.
11. Using ruler and knife, cut dough into 12 even strips.
12. Add filling into pie dish, layering-in uncooked shrimps and scallops. Cover top with filling, careful not to overfill.
13. Cover top in lattice pattern.
14. Use fork, crimp edge of crust.
15. Brush crust with egg wash.
16. Bake 30 minutes. Cool for about 45 minutes before serving.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

YouTube Originals have announced an exciting slate of new programming to come in coming months as we navigate COVID-19. The slate is led by a star-studded group of educators on ways to better your life as part of their #WITHME Initiatives!

Check-out some of the selections and the dates they are to surface:

Money Talks: Taxes – Streaming Now!

In this new Learning Playlist, a roundtable of leading female financial experts provide answers to the questions surrounding personal finances that we are all desperate to know. Offering a step by step guide for viewers, this first series of videos covers pressing questions about filing taxes and the COVID-19 stimulus check. “Money Talks” is produced by Refinery29.

The Creator Games Presented by MrBeast – Livestream Premieres April 25 at 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT

A global LIVE event where popular YouTube creator, MrBeast (34M subscribers), challenges the platform’s biggest stars to remotely go head-to-head in a first-of-its-kind battle of stay-at-home games where there can be only one winner. “The Creator Games Presented by MrBeast” will encourage viewers to donate to support COVID-19-related charitable organizations and is produced by Night Media and Fly On the Wall.

Stay Home With: YUNGBLUD – Series Premieres April 27

This weekly episodic series follows UK recording artist, YUNGBLUD, through a month at a rental apartment in L.A. Along with four friends – his manager, videographer and two bandmates with whom he is quarantined – YUNGBLUD attempts to shoot a music video, write new songs, cook meals and stay connected to his UK-based family and avid global fanbase, all within the disconcerting shelter-at-home restrictions. “Stay Home With: YUNGBLUD” will encourage viewers to donate to support No Kid Hungry and is produced by Stick Figure Entertainment.

#MoveWithMe – Global Dance Event Premieres April 29

In celebration of International Dance Day (April 29), this special will feature acclaimed choreographer Matt Steffanina as host, and talented dancers and choreographers from across the globe as they come together to provide dance-lovers with high octane performances to today’s chart topping songs in a way that can only be done on YouTube. Choreographers and dancers including LaurieAnn Gibson, WilldaBeast Adams, Chachi Gonzales, Kasia Jukowska, Vale Merino, Sonali Bhadauria, FitDance, Kaelynn KK Harris, Twist And Pulse, D-trix and more will be featured. “#MoveWithMe” will encourage viewers to donate to support the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO during the event and is produced by Den of Thieves.

Stream #WithMe (UK) – Livestream Premieres April 30

In “Stream #WithMe”, a star-studded crew of some of the UK’s most loved YouTube creators and stars let us in on how they are coping with the lockdown experience in a livestream celebration of solidarity. The all-star group of creators and celebrities will share tips on how to keep entertained, upbeat, and active as they tag-team their way through four hours of joyful unexpected performances and exciting challenges culminating in an almighty stunt for the nation. “Stream #WithMe” will encourage viewers to donate to support NHS Charities Together and is made in partnership with Electric Robin (part of EndemolShine UK).

Celebrity Substitute – Series Premieres May 7

Around the world, millions of students are joining virtual classrooms as part of the current distance learning initiative and teachers are looking for ways to keep their students engaged and focused to stay on target with their curriculum. In this series, some of the brightest celebrities and educators come together to energize distance learning. In each episode, a celebrity steps in to teach crucial high school lessons with real teachers. Some examples include Karlie Kloss working through a coding problem, or Ken Jeong giving a biology lesson that will be remembered for years to come. Additional celebrity substitutes include: Bill Nye, Camila Mendes, Janelle Monáe, and Terry Crews. “Celebrity Substitute” is produced by B17 Entertainment.

The Secret Life of Lele Pons – Series Premieres May 19

In this raw and intimate five-part series, internet personality and music artist Lele Pons shares a side to her that no one knows about… Her lifelong struggle with Tourette Syndrome and OCD. Viewers will follow along on her journey of building and expanding her music career while battling what was previously hidden. Link to official trailer HERE. “The Secret Life of Lele Pons” is a Shots Studios Production.

BookTube – Read with Me Special and Mental Health Episode – Premieres May 21 and June 2020

The critically-acclaimed monthly book club, “BookTube,” is creating a special “Read With Me” episode premiering May 21. Now more than ever, people around the world are turning to books to help them feel connected. This special episode will feature several celebrities, booktubers, and authors – including Melinda Gates, John Grisham, James Patterson, Elizabeth Gilbert, Nicholas Sparks, Elaine Welteroth, and many more – sharing their current book recommendations. Additionally, the June 2020 episode of “BookTube” will feature authors Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General (author of Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World), Lori Gottlieb (author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone) and Haemin Sunim (author of The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down) discussing anxiety, mental health, and advice for self care during these uncertain times. “BookTube” is produced by Boardwalk Pictures.

Create Together #WithMe (working title) – Series Premieres May 2020

This mini-series, hosted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, invites friends and families from all over the world who are coping with this unprecedented time of isolation to come together and showcase their creativity and collaboration. Rather than profiling lone artists and showcasing their finished work, each weekly episode will document the creative process as people find each other online and remotely collaborate on a variety of family friendly projects—short films, short documentaries, music videos, and more. Anybody can come be a part of the show on HITRECORD, Gordon-Levitt’s Emmy-winning platform for creative collaboration. “Create Together #WithMe” is produced by Brian Graden Media and HITRECORD.

Locked Down (working title) – Scripted Series Premieres May 2020

A social media mystery in a social distancing era! This scripted event series follows a group of bored teens working together online to solve a mystery involving one of their neighbors. Shot entirely via webcam and smartphone, “Locked Down” is a suspenseful look at how young people stay in touch while having to stay away, as well as what happens when boredom leads to suspicion. The story unfolds almost in real-time as the friend group works together – from a distance – to solve the mystery, while also exploring their own anxieties and frustrations about life during a pandemic. “Locked Down” is created and produced by Toronto-based Sinking Ship Entertainment (Dino Dana, Endlings, Odd Squad).

Untitled Juanpa and Luisito Project (LATAM) – Series Premieres May 2020

Latin America’s top YouTube creators Juanpa Zurita (10.2M subscribers) and Luisito Communica (30.6M subscribers) come together for the first time to document an unprecedented situation (COVID-19 quarantine) in an unprecedented way. Filmed entirely under quarantine with no physical interaction, viewers will hear first hand personal stories from around the globe, including YouTube creators, health specialists, and everyday people as they reflect on their reality. Their challenges, their hopes, their solutions, their stories of inspiration and most importantly the resilience of human nature. This limited series will give a voice to individuals around the globe to unify us regardless of region or language. This project is produced by DW Entertainment & Media.

(Photo credit: YouTube)

We’ve all seen A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, but here’s the real deal! Check-out the Trailer for A SECRET LOVE.

Synopsis:
A SECRET LOVE tells an incredible love story between Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, whose relationship spans nearly seven decades. Terry played in the women’s professional baseball league, inspiring the hit movie A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. But the film did not tell the real-life story of the women who remained closeted for most of their lives. This documentary follows Terry and Pat back to when they met for the first time, through their professional lives in Chicago, coming out to their conservative families and grappling with whether or not to get married. Facing the hardships of aging and illness, their love proves resilient as they enter the home stretch.

Directed by Chris Bolan and produced by Alexa L. Fogel, Brendan Mason and Ryan Murphy. Executive produced by Blumhouse, and in association with Now This.

See the Trailer:

A SECRET LOVE streams Friday, April 29, 2020 on Netflix.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

Synopsis:
As soft-spoken Jahkor Abraham Lincoln (Ashton Sanders, Moonlight) struggles to keep his dream of rapping alive amidst a gang war in Oakland, his ill-fated life and real-world responsibilities drive him further and further across the line of right and wrong with tragic consequences. Landing in prison beside his father, J.D. (Jeffrey Wright, Westworld) whom he never wanted to be like, Jahkor embarks on an unlikely journey of self-discovery, exploring the events that unite them, in hopes of helping his newborn son break a cycle that feels unavoidable.

The drama co-stars Isaiah John (Snowfall), Kelly Jenrette (The Handmaid’s Tale), Shakira Ja’Nai Paye (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Regina Taylor (The Unit), Christopher Meyer (The Affair) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen).

See the Trailer:

ALL DAY AND A NIGHT streams on Netflix Friday, May 1, 2020.

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This looks ridiculous! David Spade is back in THE WRONG MISSY which has several elements of many hilarious Rom-Coms we watched in the ’90s.

Synopsis:
When Tim Morris meets his dream girl and their relationship quickly escalates through texts, he throws caution to the wind and invites her to his company’s corporate retreat on an island resort… However, when a past blind date from hell shows up at the airport for the weekend getaway instead, he learns too late that he’s been texting “The Wrong Missy.”

See the Trailer:

THE WRONG MISSY streams Friday, May 13, 2020 on Netflix.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

Tomorrow is Earth Day and you can celebrate with a litany of options for your viewing pleasure on Disney+. Here are some of the amazing programming available for your streaming that will help you celebrate the 50th edition of this special day.

The Wild Adventures of Disneynature
African Cats
Bears
Born in China
Chimpanzee
Diving with Dolphins
Dolphin Reef
Elephant
In the Footsteps of Elephant
Monkey Kingdom
Oceans
Penguins
Penguins: Life on the Edge
Wings of Life

The World of National Geographic
Before the Flood
Drain the Oceans
Great Migrations
Hostile Planet
Into the Okavango
Kingdom of the Blue Whale
Man Among Cheetahs
One Strange Rock
Paris to Pittsburgh
Planet of the Birds
Sea of Hope: America’s Underwater Treasures
Secrets of the King Cobra
Sharks of Lost Island
The Flood
Tree Climbing Lions
Winged Seduction: Birds of Paradise

Conservation Favorites
Aliens of the Deep
Avatar
Bambi
Brother Bear
Fantasia
Finding Dory
Finding Nemo
Flowers and Trees
Grand Canyonscape
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Marvel’s Hero Project
Pete’s Dragon
Pixar IRL Episode 6 “UP: Russell Earns a Badge”
Pocahontas
Sacred Planet
The Good Dinosaur
The Jungle Book
The Living Desert
The Simpsons S8E21 “The Old Man and the Lisa”
The Suite Life On Deck S1E18 “Splash and Trash”
The Vanishing Prairie
Wall-E
Wizards of Waverly Place S2E19 “Don’t Rain on Justin’s Parade – Earth”

Disney Animal Adventures
101 Dalmatians
A Bug’s Life
Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers
Dumbo
Lady and the Tramp
Lion King
Oliver and Company
The Aristocats
The Fox and the Hound
The Little Mermaid
The Rescuers
The Tigger Movie
The Wild
Winnie the Pooh
Zootopia

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In case you missed it, Disney’s “The Disney Family Singalong” is now available on Disney+ in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The celebration of all things Disney, hosted by Ryan Seacrest is here for you to enjoy whenever you want!

Appearances and performances from home include those by: Christina Aguilera, Erin Andrews, Bobby Bones, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Auliʻi Cravalho, Darren Criss, Luke Evans, Elle Fanning, Jordan Fisher, Josh Gad, Ariana Grande, Josh Groban, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, Tori Kelly, Little Big Town, Demi Lovato, Alan Menken, Kenny Ortega, Donny Osmond, Thomas Rhett, Amber Riley, Tracee Ellis Ross, Marcus Scribner, John Stamos, and an epic performance of “We’re All in This Together” with Kenny Ortega and his friends from “High School Musical,” “Descendants,” “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” “Zombies” and beyond, including Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Raven-Symoné, Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, Sarah Jeffery, Meg Donnelly, Milo Manheim, Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo, Sofia Wylie, Charli D’Amelio, Dixie D’Amelio; and additional surprise appearances. Plus, James Monroe Iglehart and the Broadway Company of Disney’s “ALADDIN” will reunite for a mesmerizing rendition of “Friend Like Me”.

See a Sneak Peek of Christina Aguilera performing “Can You Feel the Love Tonight“:

Ariana Grande performing “I Won’t Say I’m in Love”

(Photo/video credit: Disney)