#FIRSTLOOK: “SLY LIVES! (AKA THE BURDER OF BLACK GENIUS)” NOW STREAMING ON DISNEY+
“SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius),” the new film from Academy AwardⓇ winner, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, is now streaming on Disney+ in Canada.
“SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone. The film captures the band’s rise, reign and subsequent fadeout while shedding light on the unseen burden that comes with success for Black ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: PRIME VIDEO CONFIRMS THIRD SEASON OF “THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER”
Today, Prime Video confirmed Season Three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is in pre-production and will begin filming this spring in the series’ new production home at Shepperton Studios in the UK. Additionally, we are announcing three directors, two returning and one new, Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, and Stefan Schwartz will be a part of this season. The globally successful series, which has attracted over 170 million viewers worldwide, continues to be one of Amazon's ...
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#PRODUCTWATCH: NIKON CANADA ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF NIKKOR Z 28 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Today Nikon Canada Inc. announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, a full-frame power zoom lens for the Nikon Z mount made especially for video professionals. Featuring a truly versatile focal range, a customizable power zoom function1, precise manual controls and agile handling, this is the first dedicated NIKKOR Z lens that is designed to empower small-footprint productions and solo videographers with a lightweight cinematic tool that fulfills numerous roles.
The first thing ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “O’DESSA”
Disney+ has announced that Searchlight Pictures’ “O’Dessa” written and directed by Geremy Jasper, will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ in Canada on March 13, 2025. New Trailer below:
https://youtu.be/1-NjXTZF-18?feature=shared
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, “O’Dessa” is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: CBC ANNOUNCE UPCOMING WINTER/SPRING 2025 PODCAST SLATE
CBC, the #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new winter/spring slate of original podcasts, featuring in-depth investigations and candid personal revelations. CBC’s entire podcast collection can be found on CBC Listen and everywhere podcasts are available. Select titles can also be streamed on YouTube.
UNCOVER: SEA OF LIES (7 episodes)
Four episodes available now on CBC Listen and everywhere podcasts are available
A body is pulled from the ocean, beginning a race against time to ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: CANADIAN FILM CENTRE ANNOUNCES THREE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS (FEBRUARY 2025)
The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) announced the appointment of three distinguished new members to its Board of Directors: Councilor Rachel Chernos Lin, who serves as the city councillor for Don Valley West, Magali Simard, Cinespace Studios’ Director of Industry & Community Relations, and Owen McCorquodale, Head of Communications for Prime Video in Canada. These esteemed individuals bring a wealth of experience to the Board to further drive the CFC’s mission and to enhance the cultural ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE ACCOUNTANT”
Ben Affleck stars in and produces THE ACCOUNTANT coming to theatres April 25, 2025 via Warner Bros. Pictures Canada. Today we get a new Trailer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBRtIxoYSIM
Details:
Directed by: Gavin O’ConnorWritten by: Bill Dubuque
Produced by: Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor p.g.a., Mark Williams
Executive Produced by: Gavin O'Connor, Scott Lastaiti, Jamie Patricof, Matt Damon, Michael Joe, Kevin Halloran, Dani Bernfeld, Alison Winter
Starring: Ben ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON” NEW TRAILER
From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. In theatres June 13, 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxXwr16lmLQ&mkt_tok=MTY4LVRIRy05NDkAAAGYnueYDcKvSIB8UQXpUq-ZE38ZqjRrZsWJ-ANjUiwhIi_2ZQVwr3H8yx-zLWN75iQYosz2Tpl04X0F1R8a6uE-STL1GexMS7YRGH_X6emA
On the rugged isle of ...
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#NEWMUSIC: DUA LIPA “FUTURE NOSTALGIA” FIFTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Today, 3x GRAMMY and 7x BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa announces a special triple vinyl edition of her GRAMMY Award-winning, certified platinum sophomore album Future Nostalgia in celebration of its upcoming 5th anniversary. Pressed on one yellow splatter vinyl and two traditional black vinyl discs, the 3-LP set will include the album’s original 11 tracks, along with the deluxe Moonlight Edition, and the remix album Club Future Nostalgia. The anniversary edition is ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE WHEEL OF TIME” SEASON 3 TRAILER
Today, Prime Video released a new Trailer for The Wheel of Time’s upcoming third season, which will debut globally on March 13, 2025.
https://youtu.be/qk0D4OV95bQ?si=W9BnYuGjl9lLK7vj
Some new images from the season:
In The Wheel of Time, a humble farm boy, Rand al’Thor, learns he is The Dragon Reborn—a dangerous figure from history destined to save the world … or break it. The Wheel of Time turns, and the Last Battle approaches.
After defeating Ishamael, one ...
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