#FIRSTLOOK: NEW “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON” FEATURETTE
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. Universal Pictures Canada release in theatres June 13, 2025.
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On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: MIKE MYERS AND COLIN MOCHRIE TO HEADLINE “IT’S ALWAYS SOMETHING” FOR GILDA’S TORONTO
Gilda’s Toronto, a cancer support community named in honour of beloved comedian Gilda Radner, has announced its upcoming fundraiser: It’s Always Something: Open Mike. The comedy event, hosted by David Shore, featuring Mike Myers, Colin Mochrie, and Monkey Toast: The Improvised Talk Show will take place at The Second City Toronto on Monday, May 12, 2025.
“At Gilda’s Toronto, we believe laughter connects us all, even in the hardest moments,” said Elizabeth Dalgleish, Executive ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: YORGOS LANTHIMOS’ “BUGONIA” IN THEATRES OCTOBER 24, 2025
Focus Features announced today it will be releasing Bugonia, the latest film from acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos, for a special limited engagement on October 24th, ahead of a wide expansion on October 31st. The weeklong cinematic event will feature screenings of the film, which was shot in VistaVision, at select locations in New York and Los Angeles.
Bugonia stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone. Lanthimos directs from a screenplay by ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR 12 FEATURE-LENGTH FILMS FOR FRENCH MARKET
Telefilm Canada has announced the titles of 12 feature-length films receiving a total of $17,750,000 in funding, under its Production Program for the French market, in both the big budget and low budget streams.
The selected projects appeal to a wide range of audiences, from children’s films and historical dramas to comedies and dramas. This represents 65 per cent of Telefilm’s annual budget for financing French-language films. The balance of the budget will be allocated following the ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA PRESENT MAY 2025 PROGRAMMING
Continue to Stream Canadian in May on nfb.ca! This month, explore two new documentaries from Yukon and British Columbia. Each in its own way offers an inspiring perspective:
In Saturday, by Jessica Hall, the filmmaker explores the joyful, creative life of her sister, who has an intellectual disability.
Incandescence, by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper, leads us to a new understanding of massive wildfires, a worldwide challenge.
May is also Asian Heritage Month in Canada, which will be ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “HELL MOTEL” PREMIERES JUNE 13, 2025 ON HOLLYWOOD SUITE
Hollywood Suite invites you to stay awhile this June with the exclusive broadcast premiere of Hell Motel, the highly anticipated new eight-episode limited horror series from Slasher creators Aaron Martin and Ian Carpenter. Featuring Emmy® Award-winner Eric McCormack (Will & Grace, Departure), Paula Brancati (Slasher), Shaun Benson (The Boys), Atticus Mitchell (The Hardy Boys), Emmanuel Kabongo (Murdoch Mysteries), Jim Watson (Slasher) and Genevieve DeGraves (Slasher), the first episode of ...
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#THEATRE: “BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB” AND “MAYBE HAPPY ENDING” RECEIVE TONY NOMINATIONS | “LIFE AFTER” NOW PLAYING
Yonge Street Theatricals (Linda Barnett & Natalie Bartello) is thrilled that two of its current Broadway productions, the highly celebrated musicals Buena Vista Social Club and Maybe Happy Ending, both received 2025 Tony Award Nominations for Best Musical this morning.
In total, Buena Vista Social Club and Maybe Happy Ending combined for 20 nominations across all categories.Presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, the 78th ...
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#FOOD: KRISPY KREME CANADA COMING TO HAMILTON
Krispy Kreme Canada is proud to announce that it is bringing its iconic Original Glazed Doughnuts® to Hamilton this spring, marking the first location in the city and another sweet milestone for the brand!
Opening on May 13, 2025 at 1290 Rymal Road East, the new shop will be Krispy Kreme Canada’s new Hamilton home and promises more than just doughnuts. The 4,600-square-foot space will include the brand’s signature Hot Light Theatre Shop, where guests can watch doughnuts being made ...
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#FOOD: YAN DINING ROOM X GOOD BEHAVIOUR COLLABORATION
With Mother’s Day around the corner, we get a first look at photos for the upcoming Yan Dining Room x Good Behaviour dinner, taking place Saturday, May 11, 2025 at longtime institution, Hong Shing.
This one-night-only collaboration brings together three chefs blending nostalgic flavours with serious culinary technique. The $148 eight-course menu features over 15 thoughtful bites inspired by Chinese and Italian traditions—designed to celebrate the women who shape us ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “HEARTLAND”, “ALLEGIANCE”, “SAINT-PIERRE”, “WILD CARDS”, “MURDOCH MYSTERIES” ALL RENEWED (MAY 2025)
CBC today announced the renewal of popular original homegrown dramas including CBC’s most-watched new series SAINT-PIERRE for a second season, as well as Canadian Screen Award-nominated series ALLEGIANCE for a third season and enduring hits HEARTLAND and MURDOCH MYSTERIES for their 19th seasons. CBC original blue sky procedural WILD CARDS has also been renewed for seasons three and four. In the past year, all five dramas were among the Top 20 Canadian programs on television, and within the ...
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