Disclosure Day Shows the Best, and Worst, of What Made Spielberg a Legend
Steven Spielberg’s latest sci‑fi thriller, *Disclosure Day*, starring Emily Blunt, has generated early Oscar buzz and is positioned as a summer tentpole. The film showcases Spielberg’s visual flair with high‑octane chases and a mysterious alien language, but critics argue the narrative experiment leaves characters thin and the plot disjointed. While Blunt’s performance stands out, the movie’s heavy themes of faith and humanity feel undercooked. The mixed reception highlights the tension between Spielberg’s brand power and his willingness to gamble on unconventional storytelling.
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg Vow Big Adventures to Come with Littlest Hobo Revival
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are reviving the Canadian classic *The Littlest Hobo* as a live‑action drama. Bell Media, Lionsgate and the duo’s Point Grey Pictures will launch a ten‑episode, hour‑long series featuring a new theme song by Terry Bush....
Spicy Romance Novel Adaptation to Be Filmed in P.E.I. with $5M From Province
Netflix is set to produce a 10‑episode series based on Carley Fortune’s bestseller “This Summer Will Be Different,” filming in Prince Edward Island and Toronto. The province is providing a $5 million CAD rebate (about $3.7 million USD) to support the production,...
Nostalgia Alert: MusiquePlus Is Relaunching on TikTok
Quebec’s iconic music channel MusiquePlus is returning as a TikTok‑only vertical, partnering with the platform to launch a new generation of VJs and creators. The revival, announced by Remstar Media and production partners, will spotlight French‑language music, culture, and entertainment...
Ottawa Says CRTC's New Cash Requirements From Streamers Risk Price Hikes for Canadians
The Canadian government will direct the CRTC to revisit its decision to triple the financial contributions that streaming platforms must make to Canadian content under the Online Streaming Act. Ottawa warns that the higher fees could be passed on to...
Justin Bieber's Best Male Pop Artist Win Sets American Music Awards Record
Justin Bieber made AMA history on May 26, 2026 by becoming the first artist to win the Best Male Pop Artist award five times, bringing his total American Music Awards tally to 19. The win ties him with Kenny Rogers...
Finalists for 2026 Sobey Art Award Revealed
The Sobey Art Foundation and the National Gallery of Canada have unveiled the six finalists for the 2026 Sobey Art Award, Canada’s leading contemporary art prize. The shortlist spans all six home regions, featuring artists working in textile, sculpture, installation,...
A Quebec Studio Won Game of the Year. So Why Doesn't the Game Look Canadian?
Montreal‑based Compulsion Games’ *South of Midnight* swept the 2026 Canadian Game Awards, taking seven trophies including Game of the Year. The win highlights Canada’s $5.5 billion CAD (≈$4 billion USD) contribution to the global gaming GDP, yet most celebrated titles avoid Canadian...
Drake Becomes 1st Artist to Simultaneously Hold Top 3 Spots on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
Drake made history on May 25, 2026 by occupying the top three positions on the Billboard 200 with his newly released trilogy—*Iceman*, *Habibti* and *Maid of Honour*. *Iceman* debuted at No. 1, giving the rapper his 15th chart‑topping album and tying Taylor Swift...
Flavia De Luce Mystery Writer Alan Bradley Dead at Age 87
Alan Bradley, the Canadian author behind the bestselling Flavia de Luce mystery series, died at 87 on the Isle of Man. The series, launched when Bradley was in his late 60s, has sold over six million copies and been translated into...
Judge Declares a Mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's Rape Retrial
A Manhattan judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial after the 12‑person jury remained deadlocked, with nine jurors favoring acquittal and three voting to convict. This marks the third trial on the Jessica Mann allegation, following...
Kendrick, Canada, Extra Albums and More: Takeaways From Drake's Iceman
Drake unleashed a surprise triple‑album drop on March 2026, debuting *Iceman* alongside *Habibti* and *Maid of Honour*. The three projects deliver 43 tracks and roughly two‑and‑a‑half hours of music, with *Iceman* serving as the centerpiece and a direct response to his...
Drake 'Froze' The CN Tower in Honour of His New Album, Iceman
Canadian rapper Drake turned the CN Tower into a visual stage, projecting icy‑blue lights to debut his ninth album, Iceman. The live‑stream from the tower combined unreleased tracks, personal commentary about his father’s cancer diagnosis, and a ten‑minute fireworks finale over...
Nintendo Hiking Price for Switch 2 Consoles
Nintendo announced price hikes for its Switch 2 console, raising the Canadian retail price to $679.99 CAD (about $503 USD) and the Japanese price to 59,980 yen (≈$402 USD). The increases reflect soaring memory‑chip costs, exchange‑rate pressures and recent tariff hikes. Despite the higher price,...
Live Nation, Ticketmaster Vow to Fight Breakup After Monopoly Verdict
Live Nation’s executive vice‑president Dan Wall told CBC News the company will fight any breakup after a federal jury found Ticketmaster liable for an anti‑competitive monopoly. The jury’s verdict, issued on April 15, cited unlawful tying of tour promotion, ticketing and venue...