#FIRSTLOOK: “SMURFS” ARRIVES SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 ON PARAMOUNT+
Paramount+ announced today that the delightful, family-friendly adventure SMURFS, from Paramount Animation, will arrive on the service on September 16, 2025 in Canada and the U.S.
Hailed as “a great film for the whole family to enjoy” (Jade Carmen Davie / CLICK AND TELL PODCAST), SMURFS blends humor with wholesome, high-stakes fun and follows the beloved characters as they team up to face epic challenges with heart, courage, and comedy.
In SMURFS, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the crew ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: ROBBIE AMELL’S “CODE 8: TALES OF LINCOLN CITY, VOL. 1” FIRST 10 PAGES NOW AVAILABLE
The first 10 pages (the full prologue) of the upcoming Robbie Amell graphic novel, Code 8: Tales of Lincoln City, Vol. 1, are now available as a free download exclusively through the Indiegogo campaign page. This early preview gives fans their first look at the story and artwork from breakout Hellboy artist Alex Nieto, legendary DC/Marvel cover artist Raúl Allen, and visionary X-Men graphic designer Tom Muller, as the campaign heads into its final stretch on Indiegogo.
The campaign is ...
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#NEWMUSIC: EL MOCAMBO LAUNCHES “MUSIC THAT MOVES” CONCERT SERIES
The legendary El Mocambo is turning up the volume on philanthropy with Music That Moves, a new concert series supporting Canadian charities. The series launches October 16, 2025 with Canadian rock icons Loverboy, with funds raised from opening night supporting the highest priority needs at SickKids.
Future editions of Music That Moves will spotlight world-class talent while raising funds for a range of Canadian causes, combining unforgettable nights of live music with meaningful community ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE STUDIO” LEADS APPLE TV+’S RECORD-BREAKING 22 WINS AT EMMYS
Today, Apple TV+ scores a record-breaking 22 wins at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series for “The Studio,” which dominates as the most-winning series overall this year and the most-winning freshman comedy in history, setting a new record with 13 wins overall. Global phenomenon “Severance” leads as this year’s most-winning drama with eight wins including Outstanding Lead Actress Britt Lower and Outstanding Supporting Actor Tramell Tillman, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY” NEW OFFICIAL TRAILER
Serial killer. Grave robber. Psycho. In the frozen fields of 1950s rural Wisconsin, a friendly, mild-mannered recluse named Eddie Gein lived quietly on a decaying farm – hiding a house of horrors so gruesome it would redefine the American nightmare. Driven by isolation, psychosis, and an all-consuming obsession with his mother, Gein’s perverse crimes birthed a new kind of monster that would haunt Hollywood for decades. From Psycho to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to The Silence of the Lambs, ...
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#FOOD: CHAIWALA OF LONDON CONTINUES CANADIAN EXPANSION
Chaiiwala of London, the UK’s beloved chai brand, is accelerating its Canadian expansion. Since arriving in Scarborough in 2021, Canadian franchise co-founders Shiraj Kothiwala and Ajmal Gundhra have been on a mission to share authentic chai culture and create inclusive community spaces.
Today, with 22 cafés open across four provinces and a bold target of 100 by 2030, Chaiiwala has quickly become one of Canada’s fastest-growing café brands. By blending tradition with a modern café ...
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#EMMYS: “THE STUDIO” LEADS WAY AT 77TH EMMY AWARDS WITH 13 WINS
The Television Academy tonight celebrated the 77th Emmy® Awards, recognizing excellence in television programming and individual achievement for the 2024-2025 television season.
Apple TV+ series THE STUDIO led the way with 13 wins, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Seth Rogen), Outstanding Writing and Directing in a Comedy Series (the latter two shared with Rogen's longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg). HBO's THE PENGUIN followed behind with ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE”
Today, 20th Century Studios unveiled an all-new trailer for Scott Cooper’s highly anticipated film, “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.” Following its stellar reception at the Telluride Film Festival, the film currently holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album. Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom, the album marked a pivotal ...
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#TIFF25: “HAMNET” WINS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD AT 2025 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
TIFF is announcing 12 awards today, including the Platform Award, TIFF’s only juried competition, and the coveted People’s Choice Awards presented by Rogers. This year’s awards include two exciting new additions: the International People’s Choice Award and the Short Cuts Award for Best Animated Short Film. As TIFF’s 50th edition comes to a close, the Festival is proud to have welcomed over 700,000 guests, nearly 2,000 accredited media, 6,000 Industry delegates, 1,200 screenings, and ...
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#TIFF25: DAY NINE (WRAP) – SAM NIVOLA, BOBBY FARRELLY, MOLLY SHANNON AND MORE
so hard to believe we're reached the end of tiff50! what wondrous ride it's been and we thank you so much for joining us along the way! we really enjoy every time someone who reads the site, taps our shoulder to say "hi" and we hope we continue being able to connect with you. we're here year-round for you!
some highlights from day nine, plus some thoughts on films we saw!
•bobby farrelly•molly shannon•sophie telegadis•finn harry•aidan laprete•sam nivola
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