This weekend's new movies are reviewed by Matt Demers, also known as Mr. Hollywood. The lineup includes exciting releases for May 1-3, 2026.
Top News Stories
Crime and Safety
A Toronto stabbing suspect died after falling from a balcony while attempting to flee the scene. In other incidents, a young person has been charged with indignity to a body following a death at an eastern Ontario school. The Major Crime Unit in Nova Scotia has taken on a cold case of a woman missing since 2023. Meanwhile, police in Cambridge, Ontario found a cat tied up inside a reusable bag, and an illegal magic mushroom dispensary was busted in the same city. In Regina, four individuals have been charged after a months-long robbery investigation. Saskatchewan RCMP issued a warrant for a man involved in a death in North Battleford.
Economy and Energy
One day after former US President Trump signed a pipeline deal, Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Alberta will likely get a new pipeline. The average Canadian could face an additional $1,600 at the pumps in 2026. Canadian energy giant is backing a $1.5 billion pipeline expansion in the US, while a Canadian oil company reported a revenue decline year over year. In trade talks, Canada will not leverage energy or critical minerals, according to the Prime Minister. The federal government plans to hike the maximum fine for airlines abusing passenger protection regulations to $1 million.
Health and Medicine
Health Canada has approved a second generic version of Ozempic, which is Canadian-made. A US court has restricted abortion access by blocking the mailing of abortion pill prescriptions. Advocates say Ottawa's reforms of the Disability Tax Credit are a step in the right direction but more is needed. Manitoba is set to expand its RSV program, and Saskatchewan is offering $350K in grants to community partners for suicide prevention initiatives. The 'Mole Mobile' returns to Ottawa to scan for skin cancers, and a Montreal man is suing Ferrari Quebec after life-threatening injuries caused by an explosion of Luc Poirier's car at a dealership.
Entertainment and Culture
Gerry Conway, the comic book writer who co-created the Punisher character in Spider-Man, has died at 73. The Oscars organization has expanded international film eligibility and addressed AI in new rules. A Weinstein accuser continued testifying after saying she was struggling with stress. Georg Baselitz, the German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, died at 88. Australia's 'most beautiful' street is fed up with viral fame, and dumplings vs. machines is the latest food fight in China.
Sports
Desai has been named Canada's men's cricket coach amid a turbulent time for Cricket Canada. Buffalo fans finished 'O Canada' after a mic failed before Game 5 of the Sabres-Bruins series. Iran will play World Cup games in the United States, according to the FIFA president.
Environment and Science
Mexico City is sinking so quickly it can be seen from space. A citizen campaign has returned iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence. A barge carrying Timmy the humpback whale journeys to the North Sea. The US military has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their AI on classified systems. Key takeaways from Musk's testimony at the OpenAI trial include insights into AI development. An underwater robot tracks sperm whale conversations in real time.
