Paramount+ today announced that production is underway on Discretion, the eight-episode legal thriller adapted from Chandler Baker’s short story, starring Academy Award® and Emmy® winner Nicole Kidman, Academy Award® and Emmy® nominee Elle Fanning, and Josh Lucas. The series will be executive produced and written by acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Baker and executive produced by Academy Award® and Emmy® nominee Susannah Grant. Kidman and Fanning also executive produce via their Blossom Films and Lewellen Pictures banners, respectively. Emmy® nominee Matt Shakman, who serves as executive producer, will direct the first four episodes. Produced by A24, the series will launch globally on Paramount+ in 2027.

Joining the previously announced cast as series regulars are Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominee Canadian Stephan James (I Play Rocky, If Beale Street Could Talk) and Colton Ryan (The Girl from Plainville). James will play “Logan,” a sharp corporate associate who becomes a mentor to Lenny. Ryan will star as “Boone,” Lenny’s (Fanning) ex-boyfriend, a recovering addict from an affluent Dallas family, now nine months sober living at a halfway house while quietly trying to rebuild his life.

Discretion is a legal thriller about a summer associate Lenny at a prestigious Dallas law firm who uncovers a web of NDAs masking a dark truth. When she realizes she signed the same agreement, her discoveries put her in the crosshairs of the firm’s most powerful female partner Sharon (Kidman)—upending their mentor-protégé dynamic and raising the question: who gets to keep secrets, and at what cost.

The series will be executive produced and written by acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Chandler Baker (Whisper Network, The Husbands) and executive produced by Oscar® and Emmy® nominee Susannah Grant (Erin Brokovich, Unbelievable). Matt Shakman serves as executive producer and will direct the first four episodes. Nicole Kidman and Per Saari (Blossom Films), Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward (Lewellen Pictures), Joe Hipps (CUT TO) and Jordan Cerf (Linden Entertainment) also serve as executive producers along with A24.

Canadian Stephan James recently signed with the Gersh Agency and continues to be repped by Range Media Partners, HillTop Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

Colton Ryan is repped by The Gersh Agency and TFC Management.

MUBI, the global film distributor, streaming service, and production company, has announced the upcoming theatrical release date for Rosebush Pruning, the latest feature from Karim Aїnouz (Motel Destino, Firebrand, Invisible Life) and one of the most audacious, conversation-starting films of the year. Rosebush Pruning will be released in cinemas in Canada on August 7, 2026.

Following its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, Rosebush Pruning brings together an A-list cast in a bold, unpredictable portrait of a wealthy family, where privilege, desire and long-buried secrets collide. The film stars Callum Turner (Masters of the Air, The Boys in the Boat), Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six, Zola), Jamie Bell (All of Us Strangers, Rocketman), Lukas Gage (The White Lotus, Euphoria), Elena Anaya (The Skin I Live In, MotherFatherSon) with Tracy Letts (Lady Bird, Ford vs Ferrari), Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value, A Complete Unknown) and Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl, The Naked Gun).

Underneath the Catalonian sun, a rich white American family lives in hedonistic isolation, seeking love and validation through one another, their designer wardrobes and pop music. When an outsider infiltrates the family, buried tensions surface and blood ties are severed.

An outrageous, biting satire on the absurdity of the patriarchal family, starring Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Jamie Bell, Lukas Gage, Elena Anaya, Tracy Letts, Elle Fanning and Pamela Anderson.

From award winning director Karim Aïnouz, written by Oscar nominated writer Efthimis Filippou, Rosebush Pruning is absurd, funny and in equal measure.

ROSEBUSH PRUNING WILL BE RELEASED IN CINEMAS IN CANADA ON AUGUST 7, 2026

The bold new chapter in the legendary Predator franchise charges into homes everywhere February 12, when Predator: Badlands arrives on Hulu on Disney+.

Predator: Badlands deepens Yautja lore by introducing new characters Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) and Thia (Elle Fanning), following them on an underdog hero’s journey shaped by an unlikely alliance. Blending themes of survival and self-discovery with intense combat, striking visual effects, and moments of humour, the film delivers a high-stakes action adventure on both a visceral and emotional level.

Now the highest-grossing entry in the franchise’s 38-year history, Predator: Badlands earned $184.5 million worldwide, surpassing the previous record holder, 2004’s Alien vs. Predator ($177.4M). Under the direction of Dan Trachtenberg, the film’s bold vision has been embraced by audiences and critics alike, boasting a 95% Rotten Tomatoes® Verified Hot Popcornmeter score and an 86% Certified Fresh Tomatometer critics rating.

Begin the hunt with the complete Predator movie franchise now streaming on Hulu on Disney+.

Film Synopsis
Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, Predator: Badlands follows Dek, a young Predator outcast from his clan, who finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

Elevation Pictures, The Taro Group and Mr. Will are thrilled to offer Readers in Toronto a chance to win Run of Engagement passes to see tiff50 selection SENTIMENTAL VALUE at TIFF LIGHTBOX.

Synopsis: Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.

Starring: Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas

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SENTIMENTAL VALUE in select theatres, November 14, 2025 via Elevation Pictures.

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Last night, the cast and filmmakers of 20th Century Studios’ “Predator: Badlands” celebrated the highly anticipated film’s Hollywood premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater. In attendance were stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, director Dan Trachtenberg and producer Ben Rosenblatt who navigated the red carpet alongside the film’s ferocious 7-foot Yautja patriarch. “Badlands” is the newest franchise-expanding entry to the Predator Universe and is the first “Predator” film to debut on the big screen since 2018.

Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, “Badlands” follows a young Predator outcast (played by newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) who finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Elle Fanning) as he embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt and Brent O’Connor, “Predator: Badlands” opens exclusively in movie theatres on November 7 in IMAX, RealD (3D), 4DX, ScreenX and premium screens everywhere.

(Photo credit: 20th Century Studios)

Our tiff50 adventures continue with a very successful Day Two that included sightings with:

•ethan hawke for blue moon and the lowdown
•corey hawkins and anna diop at tiff for the man in my basement
•stellan slarsgård, renate reinsve, and elle fanning at tiff for sentimental value
•shailene woodley and ben fodter at tiff for motor city
•samara weaving and kyle gallner at tiff for carolina caroline
•nick robinson and emilia jones at tiff for charlie harper
•emilia jones at tiff for charlie harper
•sydney sweeney, christy martin, and katy o’brian at tiff for christy
•maude apatow at tiff for poetic license
•cillian murphy at tiff for steve
•jamie lee curtis, matthew and levi mcconaughey at tiff for the lost bus (chats from the red carpet coming soon)

Highlights below:

Live from the Red Carpet for THE LOST BUS!

Cannot wait to see who we see Day Three! Tomorrow should be the most epic one yet!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

It’s only Day One but feels like Day 30? Overall, a very productive day today, covering a lot of ground and lot of stars. Some of the names we spotted:

•Ben foster at TIFF for Motor City.
•Jeffrey Latimer, Olivia Chow and Cameron Bailey unveil TIFF’s Canada Walk of Fame star
•Jeremy O. Harris, Charli XCX, Lena Góra at TIFF for Erupcja
•Ryan Reynolds, Colin Hanks, Chris Candy at TIFF for John Candy: I LIKE ME
•Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, Chandler Levack, Robert Naylor, Juliette Gariépy, Stanley Simons,
Isaiah Lehtinen, at TIFF for Mile End Kicks
•Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Joachim Trier, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas at TIFF for Sentimental Value
•Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna at TIFF for KPop Demon Hunters critics event

We were up and at it early appearing on CP24 Breakfast! Our appearance, and also TIFF’s Canada’s Walk of Fame induction star unveiling highlights!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

We don’t believe this day is finally here! As we gear-up for tiff50‘s kick-off tomorrow, we were so lucky to spot some talent who made their way into the City for the festivities! Day One should be quite the day with several exciting titles like JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME, MILE END KICKS, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, NIRVANNA THE BAND – THE SHOW – THE MOVIE and more premiering in the evening! We’re really excited to see who shows up for the former especially, being this year’s Opening Night Gala. John Candy was a beloved man and we wouldn’t be shocked that many of his colleagues came out to show their support.

Some of our sightings from TIFF ’25 DAY ZERO:

We’re just warming up!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Today we get a new Trailer for SENTIMENTAL VALUE, from Joachim Trier! Elevation Pictures release, coming soon!

Directed by: Joachim Trier

Starring: Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning

Synopsis:

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.

A new Trailer has arrived for A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, in theatres this Christmas.

Synopsis:

Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the ballad of a true original. A Film by James Mangold. Co-starring Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, and Monica Barbaro.

Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN’s (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts – his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation – culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

A Film By James Mangold.

Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Norbert Leo Butz, Dan Fogler, and Scoot McNairy.