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Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, KARATE KID: LEGENDS tells the story of Li Fong (Ben Wang), a kung fu prodigy who moves with his mother (Ming-Na Wen) to New York City. However, when their friends and peaceful family life is threatened, Li is driven to enter the city’s ultimate karate competition. But he can’t do it alone. Relying on the teachings of his shifu, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and the legendary Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li attempts to merge their styles to win the championship. After all, at Miyagi-Do, there may be two branches but only one tree. Our Review.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, Lilo & Stitch tells the story of Lilo (Maia Kealoha), a 6-year-old Hawaiian girl who lives with her older sister, Nani (Sydney Elizebeth Agudong). After Lilo wishes for a friend, their home (and their lives) is upended with the arrival of Stitch (Chris Sanders), a dog-like alien with a penchant for destruction. However, while Nani attempts to keep her social workers at bay, Stitch also tries to avoid two alien hunters (Zach Galifianakis and Billy Magnussen) who are determined to bring him home. Our review.

In BAD SHABBOS, David (Jon Bass) and his fiancée (Meg (Meghan Leathers) are anxious. Not about their future together. No, their stress comes from the fact that it’s time for them to attend his family’s traditional Shabbat dinner on New York’s Upper West Side. But things spiral entirely out of control when an accidental (or is it?) death takes place within the home. With Meg’s mother and father coming over to meet David’s parents for the first time, the family scramble to figure out how to handle this otherworldly situation while trying not to spend life in prison. In this 1on1, we speak to Robbins about 'managing family polarities' and the magic of Method Man.

Produced by Shane Belcourt, the return of AMPLIFY is worth singing about. Now in its third season, AMPLIFY brings Indiginous musicians back to their hometown and invites them to collaborate with local performers to create something new and special. Every episode takes a deep dive into the creative processes of these artists and their strong connections to their Indigenous communities. Through their music, their cultures are amplified. In this 1on1, we speak to Belcourt about amplifying culture through their music and the power of language.

Amplify airs on Tuesday nights @ 9:30pm on APTN.

Over twenty years ago, LILO & STITCH gave Disney a shock to the system and became one of their most beloved films in the process. Now, Experiment 626 is back in Disney's latest live action reboot, bringing magical mischief to a whole new generation. In this 1on1, stars Tia Carrere & Courtney B. Vance tell us the magic of 'Ohana and what it means to revisit Stitch's world.

Set in 2019, THE UNRESTRICTED WAR follows Jim (Dylan Bruce), a top-tier Canadian virologist working in China who believes his medical research will change the world for the better. However, when he and his wife are suddenly arrested by the military, Jim is demanded to do the unthinkable: steal a dangerous sample of his work from his own lab in Winnipeg. And, if he does not comply, his family will face the consequences. If that’s not enough, things begin to spiral out of control when the population of Wuhan begin to fall ill to a new viral infection that proves fatal. In this 1on1, we speak to Ma about the power of truth and walking the line between fiction and reality.

Directed by Kourtney Roy, KRYPTIC tells the story of Kay (Chloe Pirrie), a woman who goes on a quest to find a missing monster hunter. Venturing into the woods, she engages the mysterious Suca but also creates a complicated bond with the creature that begins to change her from within. As she attempts to piece together her world, Kay (and the Suca) step into her life once again but can she ever truly go back to what was before? And does she even want to do so? In this 1on1 we speak to Roy about breaking free of social conventions and owning our monsters.

Directed by Eli Craig, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD introduces us to Quinn Maybrook (Katie Douglas) as she and her father move into the small town of Kettle Springs after the death of her mother. But Quinn quickly discovers that the kids in town aren’t alright, at least according to the adults. Blamed for everything that goes wrong, the youth don’t get any respect (so they don’t give any either). However, when Frendo, a clown-faced symbol of the town’s success, begins hunting teenagers, they must fight to survive the night and escape with their lives. In this 1on1, we speak to Craig about his appreciation for 80s slasher films and crossing the generational divide.

Written and directed by Jason Buxton, Sharp Corner tells the story of Josh (Ben Foster), a mild-mannered family man whose life seems stuck in neutral. He goes to work but seems dissatisfied. He loves his family but there seems to be something missing. Still, his world finally feels like its moving forward with the purchase of their new family home. However, their home is situated on a very sharp corner that is hazardous to drivers. Then, when a devastating car disrupts their sense of tranquility, Josh’s inability to act creates an obsession with saving lives. As his fixation builds, Josh’s dive into darkness begins the threaten the safety of his family and the security of his relationships. In this 1on1, we speak to Buxton about obsessing over our dark side and the line between the heroes and villains.

Starring Alexandra Roach, NIGHTSLEEPER is a real-time thriller that tells the story of Joe, a mysterious passenger that finds himself on the wrong train at the wrong time. When a team of cyberterrorists hack into the train's mainframe, they create a runaway disaster. Now, working with the (acting) head of the National Cyber Security Centre (Roach), the two must try to stop the train before disaster strikes. In this 1on1, we speak to Roach about living in a cyber world and bringing the drama, one phone call at a time.