#FIRSTLOOK: “LITTLE LORRAINE” TORONTO AND SYDNEY SPECIAL SCREENINGS
PHOTON FILMS PRESENTSA FILM BY GRAMMY-NOMINATED ANDY HINES
LITTLE LORRAINE'S CANADIAN THEATRICAL RELEASE BEGINNING APRIL 17, 2026
SPECIAL EVENTS UPDATE
APRIL 15, 2026 - TORONTOLITTLE LORRAINE ADVANCE SCREENING AS PART OFNATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY
Talent in attendance:WRITER-DIRECTOR ANDY HINESCAST: STEPHEN MCHATTIE, AUDEN THORNTON, DAX RAVINA, SUGAR LYN BEARDPRODUCERS: TIM DOIRON, JAMES VAN DER WOERD, MICHAEL VOLPEEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: VANESSA AMODEO
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#FOOD: CONTRADA APPOINTS LIFNI KALIKUTTY AS EXECUTIVE CHEF
Contrada announces the appointment of Lifni Kalikutty as Executive Chef, alongside the introduction of a refreshed menu with a more focused, distinctly Italian approach in the kitchen. A longtime member of the team, Kalikutty now leads the kitchen with a clear point of view and renewed momentum.
Kalikutty’s approach is defined by discipline and clarity, with a strong foundation in pasta-making and a detail-driven style that brings a sharper focus to the menu. He has worked in leading ...
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#FOOD: DQ ANNOUNCE NEW “SWICY” MENU
It may be cold outside, but it’s getting swicy at DQ® Canada.
Spring has never been so hot with the release of DQ’s NEW Swicy Menu: a bold lineup of sweet-meets-heat menu items for Canadians ready to tap into those warm-weather vibes ahead of schedule.
From a spicy chicken and soft serve dip duo to beverages with Tajín®, DQ’s new menu is proving heat has never been so sweet. Here’s a look at the swiciest launches of the season:
FlameThrower® Chicken Strip Basket
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#FIRSTLOOK: “YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS” SEASON TWO, “CAPE FEAR”, AND UPCOMING APPLE TV+ PROGRAMMING SLATE
Apple TV’s acclaimed drama “Your Friends & Neighbours” returns for season two this week. In the new season, Andrew Cooper (Jon Hamm) doubles down on his life as an unlikely suburban thief, until the arrival of a new neighbour threatens to expose his secrets and place his family at risk.
Today, Apple TV released the teaser for “Cape Fear,” the new psychological horror thriller showrun and executive produced by Nick Antosca and executive produced by Academy Award winners Martin ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: BRITTANY SNOW TO PRESENT IMPACT AWARD TO MALIN ȦKERMAN AT THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER GALA
Acclaimed film and television actor Brittany Snow will take the stage at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada to present the IMPACT Award to Malin Ȧkerman in what promises to be one of the most memorable moments of the May 28, 2026 event at Toronto’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
Known for her dynamic performances across film and television, Snow brings both star power and a deep connection to the honouree, making her an especially meaningful presenter for this prestigious ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “WHEN HOPE CALLS” SEASON THREE PREMIERES SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
Beloved series When Hope Calls is back for Season 3, premiering Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 8 pm ET on Super Channel Heart & Home. The spinoff to Janette Oke’s beloved book series and fan-favourite hit When Calls the Heart, returns with a new six-episode season centred in the heartwarming town of Brookfield, where family, friendship, and faith shine bright. With uplifting stories, a stellar cast, and timeless values at its core, the series invites viewers to experience heartfelt moments, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “NEEDLE ON THE RECORD SIDE 2” PODCAST RETURNS FOR ELEVENTH SEASON
MUBI's multi-award-winning MUBI Podcast returns for an eleventh season. Titled Needle on the Record - Side 2, the audio documentary series revisits the theme of one of its most-streamed seasons, with a fresh exploration of the power of music in film. A special preview episode will launch on April 16, 2026 with the full series launching from June 4, 2026.
The latest episodes dive into the enduring impact of cinematic “needle drops” - moments where filmmakers deployed pre-existing music ...
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#THEATRE: SHAW FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE NEW POSITIVE AGING PROGRAM
The Shaw Festival is advancing its bold movement for real human connection with the expansion of its innovative Positive Aging programming. New events and workshops will be developed over the next three years to shift the narrative around aging from ‘decline management’ to a powerful new focus on preservation through creativity.
“Positive Aging is not simply programming for older adults - it is a shift in how we understand aging itself. For too long, aging has been framed as a process ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “BIG MOOD” SEASON TWO ARRIVES APRIL 16, 2026 ON TUBI
BRIDGERTON breakout star Nicola Coughlan is back in season two of Tubi series BIG MOOD! Today we get a new Trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oobn08Ubttc
ABOUT “BIG MOOD” SEASON TWO:
The second season of Dancing Ledge Productions’ (Prisoner 951, The Responder, The Salisbury Poisonings) hit comedy BIG MOOD is written and created by Camilla Whitehill and stars Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West. All six episodes of season two will premiere on Tubi on Thursday, April 16, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: MERYL STREEP AND ANNE HATHAWAY KICK-OFF “THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2” GLOBAL TOUR
Yesterday, Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway kicked off the global tour for 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in Mexico City on the breathtaking grounds of Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul). The Q&A was followed by a fan screening of footage from the film at Museo Anahuacalli, where iconic archival pieces by renowned Mexican designers were presented on a runway inspired by the film. Mexico City was the first stop on a tour that will continue in Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai, ...
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