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The Toronto International Film Festival is opening its 50th edition on Sept. 4 with a look back at one of the Great White North’s own: legendary Sctv comedic actor-turned-comedy superstar, John Candy in the Colin Hanks directed, Ryan Reynolds produced new documentary, John Candy: I Like Me.

That second part of the title, of course, is a nod to Candy’s famous line in John Hughes’ Planes, Trains and Automobiles, when his goofy character Del Griffith stands up to the cynical Neal Page and exclaims, “I like me.” One of Candy’s big breakout movies stateside was 1984’s Splash in which he co-starred with Hanks’ father, Tom Hanks.

The docu features candid stories and memories from Candy’s family, closest friends, and longtime collaborators, covering his on-and-off camera life. TIFF will run from Sept. 4-14.

“Comedy fans all over the world grew up on John Candy’s humor,” said Cameron Bailey,...

Jaden Smith had a successful career as a child artist. He ventured into acting, rapping, skateboarding, and even business ventures during this time. After his success in Jackie Chan’s The Karate Kid film, he appeared in several music videos. In the music video of Pumped Up Kicks (Like Me), it wasn’t just his rapping skills on display but also his skateboarding skills.

Jaden Smith in a still from The Karate Kid | Credits: Columbia Pictures

However, Smith is not particularly happy as he regretted his rap a couple of years later. He shared that it didn’t come out the way he wanted it to be. Interestingly, by this time in his career, Smith had already made his high-profile collaboration alongside Justin Bieber.

Jaden Smith Regretted His Rap and Dressing In One Music Video Jaden Smith in The Get Down | Credits: Sony Pictures TV

Jaden Smith made his debut...

On Tuesday October 22 2024, HGTV broadcasts Windy City Rehab!

Do You Like Me? Season 5 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Windy City Rehab,” titled “Do You Like Me?”, promises to be an exciting mix of design and personal dynamics. In this episode, Alison will take on the dual role of both designer and therapist as she works with a couple who are struggling to agree on their home renovation plans. The couple is looking to double the size of their home, but their differing opinions have led to some tension.

Alison’s challenge will be to create a massive kitchen that meets both of their needs while also designing a main suite that features an enviable closet. The couple’s daughter is currently sharing a bed with the family dog, and Alison aims to change that by creating a dedicated space for her. This episode will showcase Alison’s skills...

Exclusive Update 4.17am Pt, July 2: We’ve got more details on Jodi Matterson’s new indie, Silent Firework.

The indie has developed partnerships with a pair of execs that Australian exec Matterson worked with at former company Made Up Stories, and another with a key exec behind kids series Bluey. Additionally, we hear Matterson has raised a capital fund on the financing side.

Matterson will work with Wolf Like Me writer, creator and director Abe Forsythe and Glendyn Ivin, who directed all seven episodes of Prime Video drama series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. It is also in development on projects with Libbie Doherty, who is an executive producer of Bluey and ex-Head of Children and Family at Australian pubcaster the ABC.

Forsythe is an actor, producer and director whose credits include 2019 horror comedy Little Monsters, which starred Lupita Nyong’o and Josh Gad. More recently, he created and...

On Sunday June 16 2024, Investigation Discovery broadcasts Signs of a Psychopath!

His Parents Didn’t Like Me Season 6 Episode 13 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Signs of a Psychopath” titled “His Parents Didn’t Like Me,” airing on Investigation Discovery, viewers are drawn into a chilling tale of a family tragedy and the unsettling aftermath that unfolds. The episode delves into the harrowing events surrounding a man who discovers his family slaughtered in their West Virginia home, with the oldest son, 16-year-old Gavin Smith, mysteriously missing.

As the investigation unfolds, viewers are confronted with the disturbing details of the case, including the discovery of Gavin Smith hiding at his girlfriend’s house. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the brutal murder of his family raise unsettling questions about the young man’s involvement and motivations.

Through interviews with law enforcement officials, family members, and experts in criminal psychology, “Signs of a Psychopath...

Supernatural Mystery Thriller Insane Like Me? Debuts June 4th, 2024 from DeskPop Entertainment Coming to Cable VOD and Digital HD Across the US & Canada Los Angeles, CA–DeskPop Entertainment is excited to kick off their summer slate with the North American VOD release of Insane Like Me?, a twisted supernatural thriller where no one trusts what they think …

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Dark Sky Films will be giving Blackout, the latest genre film from writer/director Larry Fessenden, a one week theatrical release at the IFC Center in New York City beginning on March 13th, and that theatrical engagement will feature special cast appearances and a Q&a. The film will then be receiving a nationwide release on digital platforms and VOD as of April 12th. In anticipation of those release dates, a trailer for Blackout has been unveiled, and you can check it out in the embed above.

Blackout has the following synopsis: Painter Charley wakes up in an upstate motel where he appears to have been living for some time. After he packs and leaves he encounters various people in the small town where everybody knows your name. Charley is saying goodbye to the estranged love of his life, Sharon, and settling his affairs with a manic urgency that culminates...

Peacock's Wolf Like Me skillfully merges the supernatural with real-life struggles, striking a chord with audiences and delving deeper into the werewolf world in Season 2. The creative minds behind the show's VFX, Adam Johansen and Damian Martin, discuss the meticulous process of bringing the werewolf to life, with three versions of Isla Fisher's character crafted for different filming needs. Johansen and Martin emphasize the importance of impeccable practical effects and prosthetics, prioritizing quality in full light and showcasing their passion for old-school effects in emotional and dynamic scenes.

Peacock's Wolf Like Me has skillfully merged the supernatural with real-life human struggles to great success. With its unique take on the complexities of relationships, the series has struck a chord with audiences. The narrative follows Gary (Josh Gad), navigating life as a widower and single father, and Mary (Isla Fisher), with a secret of her own: she's a werewolf. Season...

Submarine Entertainment is picking up worldwide sales rights on Chris Skotchdopole’s feature directorial debut “Crumb Catcher.” The move comes just ahead of the darkly comic thriller’s Fantastic Fest world premiere.

Skotchdopole wrote, directed, edited, and produced the movie and Submarine Entertainment, a notable sales and production company, will launch sales out of the festival, which runs from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28 at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas. “Crumb Catcher” was described by Fantastic Fest programmer Anna Bogutskaya as a “chamber piece that melds extreme anxiety with the worst salesmanship imaginable.” The film follows a newlywed couple held captive by an entrepreneur desperate to finance his outlandish invention with a blackmail plot.

With ten years of experience working with Glass Eye Pix, the New York independent genre production outfit led by horror auteur Larry Fessenden, Skotchdopole has amassed numerous credits on several films, including working as the cinematographer on Fessenden’s “Depraved,...

Those looking to get their Winter Olympics fix on their own timetable should be happy to know that for just shy of $5, the Peacock streaming service’s premium tier will be making available all of NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Xxiv Olympic Winter Games from Beijing, China.

As announced on Wednesday, Peacock — which only streamed select events from the Tokyo Olympics — will present live streaming coverage of every event at the 2022 Winter Olympics, inclusive of all events airing on broadcast and cable television (on NBCU outlets such as NBC, Nbcsn, USA Network and Olympic Channel).

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