Is it too early to scream OSCARS?!? Rami Malek looks sensational as Freddie Mercury as the QUEEN Frontman in the upcoming Biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY.
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TIFF ’18, anyone?
20th Century Fox Canada release BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Friday, November 2, 2018.
(Photo/video credit: 20th Century Fox)
SCTV forever has left a legacy behind on Television, becoming a blueprint for Sketch Comedy during its run from 1976 to 1984. The Series made household names of Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, John Candy, Dave Thomas, Joe Flaherty, Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy, launching long and lasting careers.
In celebration of the iconic Series, Netflix is producing an upcoming as-yet-untitled Special commemorating SCTV. To make it just right, Academy Award-winning Director Martin Scorsese has been enlisted to take the reins and Funnyman Jimmy Kimmel took a quick break from his busy schedule to come to Toronto to moderate the Special, which was taped over three hours at historic Elgin Theatre.
While we often see some of the Cast on Red Carpets locally, having them reunite together on-stage is something remarkable and rare. Preparations began last Friday as the Production Crew began set-up for the Special with finishing touches and rehearsals being done Saturday and early this morning.
We still are pinching our self that we got Selfies with Scorsese and Kimmel. We’ve been lucky in the past to cross paths with some of the Cast prior, several who stayed late to celebrate at the venue.
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We can’t wait to see this Special having grown-up giggling at some of the outlandish humour for which SCTV came to be known and loved!
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
In its third week out, AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR still is showing no signs of stopping as it takes the top of the Box Office yet again with $60 million from 4,474 theatres across North America for Disney/Marvel. It has made $546 million thus far in its run, the second-fastest rise of all time to the the half-billion mark.
LIFE OF THE PARTY debuts in second with $17.4 million for Warner Bros. from 3,656 theatres. The Melissa McCarthy-starring Comedy gets 41% on the Tomatometer and a B CinemaScore.
BREAKING IN opens in third with $14.4 million from 2,537 theatres for Universal Pictures. The Thriller starring Gabrielle Union, gets 29% on the Tomatometer and a B CinemaScore.
A QUIET PLACE finds itself in fifth with $6.1 million for Paramount Pictures. Over six weeks, it has made $169 million domestically.
TULLY is in eighth with $2.3 million for Universal Pictures/Focus Features, a total $7.2 million made over two weeks for the Jason Reitman Film.
BLOCKERS is at the bottom of the Top Ten with $1.05 million for Universal Pictures, a tally of $58 million over six weeks.
By Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
Canadian Music Week is a celebration of some of the best Canada has to offer to the music scene. Earlier today El Mocambo presented the 2018 Live Music Industry Awards and awarded the coveted Legends of Live Award to Mississauga’s own Billy Talent. Celebrated Canadian Paul Shaffer was the Master of Ceremonies for the event.
Winner of the Medium Festival of the Year 6001-15000 Person Capacity was Toronto’s very own, FIELD TRIP. Major Festival of the Year presented by Sirius XM was awarded to Osheaga Festival. The Licensed to Play Award presented by SOCAN, was presented to historic Queen Street haunt Cameron House. Lastly, the Canadian Music City of the Year Award went to Toronto, as Shaffer said, “it is the mecca of live music”, solidifying further how Toronto is deserving of the Award.
With supporting talent Death Valley Girls and Starcrawler, Billy Talent put on an incredible show performing hit Rusted from the Rain with Aaron Solowoniuk on drums playing through his MS, and Jordan Hastings joining the band to play Try Honesty.
Billy Talent took the stage to accept the Legends of Live Award. Lead Singer/Frontman Ben Kowalewicz spoke about their beginnings, and about Bassist Jon Gallant’s recent trip to his sister’s basement where they found a baggie containing a write-up of their first band, Pezz, and what their goals were going forward and how they were honoured to be playing Canadian Music Week (back in 1996). This led to a speech about how far they have come and how truly honoured they are to receive the Award. Last year’s winner was The Tragically Hip.
In addition to five JUNOs and multi-Platinum-selling Discs, Billy Talent, the year marks their 25th anniversary and also marks the launch of their charity fund, called the Billy Talent Charity Trust. This trust will be donating money to a variety of charities that the band as a collective support, such as the MS Society of Canada and MusiCounts. The trust is headed by Solowoniuk.
Lastly, the band has launched a very limited edition plaque that features the artwork from all their albums, singles, and live album accompanied by a gold record and a photograph of the band, signed by the band. These are on–sale until May 21st, more information on the plaque can be found here: http://billytalentplaques.com and more information on the charity trust can be found here: https://www.billytalentcharitytrust.com/
(Photo credit: Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong)
We love everything about THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME and we’re sure you will love this new Trailer too!
Synopsis:
Audrey (Mila Kunis) and Morgan (Kate McKinnon), two thirty-year-old best friends in Los Angeles, are thrust unexpectedly into an international conspiracy when Audrey’s ex-boyfriend shows up at their apartment with a team of deadly assassins on his trail. Surprising even themselves, the duo jump into action, on the run throughout Europe from assassins and a suspicious-but-charming British agent, as they hatch a plan to save the world.
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eOne Films release THE SPY WHP DUMPED ME Friday, August 3, 2018.
(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)
Academy Award winner Mary Steenburgen has had a remarkable career and she’s showing now signs of stopping. The star of iconic Films like Back to the Future, Philadelphia, Step Brothers and The Help is in Toronto today to promote what looks like yet another hit, the Comedy BOOK CLUB. The Film stars other legends Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Diane Keaton.
Steenburgen, who calls beloved star Ted Danson her husband, did the rounds this morning looking a vision in violet, staffed with a two-SUV entourage including Publicists, Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist. A bit rushed, she made a moment for fans leaving a TV appearance, all smiles and grace.
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Paramount Pictures Canada release BOOK CLUB Wednesday, May 18, 2018.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Paramount Pictures)
A breakout hit at Sundance, a new Trailer surfaces for the Thriller SEARCHING starring John Cho and Debra Messing!
Synopsis:
After David Kim (John Cho)’s 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter’s laptop. In a hyper-modern thriller told via the technology devices we use every day to communicate, David must trace his daughter’s digital footprints before she disappears forever.
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Sony Pictures Canada release SEARCHING Friday, August 3, 2018.
(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures Canada)
Right in time for Canadian Music Week, Toronto gets treated with the sweet vocals of MΛX. Known for his work on Nickelodeon Series How to Rock, the 25-year-old New York Singer/Songwriter has seen a huge rise in profile thanks to his high-rotation hit LIGHTS DOWN LOW, written a couple years ago for his then-fiancĂ©e Emily Cannon. Born Max Schneider, the flashily-dressed Artist hit the stage at Opera House in the City’s east-end before a sold-out crowd, supported by AJR
MΛX did the rounds today doing TV and Radio appearances, starting-off at the Drake Hotel before doing a couple live performances of Lights Down Low, including a ProCon 2018 showcase for radio industry professionals.
For a day he took over the Instagram account of his label, Sony Music Canada! It was just announced today his Single Lights Down Low is certified Platinum in Canada!
We are a huge fan of MΛX and thrilled to see his star continue to rise. More people need to know about that magical instrument of a voice he possesses.
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In case you haven’t checked-out the Orchestral Version of LIGHTS DOWN LOW, brace for goosebumps!
New Single TEAM ft. Noah Cyrus is released tomorrow.
(Photo credit: Sony Music Entertainment/Mr. Will Wong)
Responsible for one of the biggest hits of 2017 Rockabye, English Singer-Songwriter ANNE-MARIE is riding a high starting with the success of FRIENDS and now new Single, 2002.
See the Video for 2002:
Also check-out FRIENDS with Marshmello!
Purchase Anne-Marie‘s debut Album SPEAK YOUR MIND here.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)
A timeless tale! Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx star in this brand-new re-telling of a classic story we can’t get enough of. See the Trailer for ROBIN HOOD!
Synopsis:
Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a gritty, stylized reimagining of the classic tale.
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eOne Films release Friday, November 21, 2018.
(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)
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