We are excited how great this is gonna be. Introducing a brand-new Trailer for ANNIHILATION!
Synopsis:
Based on Jeff VanderMeer’s best-selling Southern Reach Trilogy, Annihilation stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny and Oscar Isaac. It was written and directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina, 28 Days Later).
See the Trailer:
Paramount Pictures Canada release ANNIHILATION Friday, February 23, 2018.
(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)
What a year wild year 2017 has been. From scandal to catastrophe to people coming together in the name of what’s right, this certainly was the nost eventful year in recent memory. Ever wonder what Canadians were Googling is response to what was going in in the world?
Here is a look back with a Canadian focus on entertainment-related searches!
Top Trending Celebrity Moments:
Harvey Weinstein
Mayweather vs. McGregor Fight
Kathy Griffin
Pippa Middleton Wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Maria Carey New Years
Lady Gaga Super Bowl 2017
Beyonce Twins
Fyre Festival
Top Trending Movies:
It
Wonder Woman
Beauty and The Beast
Justice League
Dunkirk
Logan
Guardians of the Galaxy 2
Blade Runner 2049
Get Out
Thor: Ragnarok
Top Trending TV Shows:
13 Reasons Why
Game of Thrones
Riverdale
Iron Fist
Santa Clarita Diet
Stranger Things
The OA
This Is Us
The Handmaid’s Tale
Big Mouth
Top Trending Musicians:
Neil Young
Ed Sheeran
Shania Twain
Ariana Grande
Lil Pump
Cardi B
Luis Fonsi
Jason Aldean
Aaron Carter
Sam Smith
Top Trending Reality TV Shows:
Big Boss 10
Big Brother 19
Bachelor in Paradise
90 Day Fiancé
The Bachelor
Shark Tank
Survivor
RuPaul’s Drag Race
America’s Got Talent
America’s Next Top Model
Losses
Tom Petty
Chris Cornell
Bill Paxton
Gord Downie
Chester Bennington
Hugh Hefner
Roy Halladay
Lil Peep
David Cassidy
Aaron Hernandez
People
Harvey Weinstein
Matt Lauer
Kevin Spacey
Éric Salvail
Melania Trump
Gal Gadot
Louis CK
Floyd Mayweather
Ed Sheeran
Omar Khadr
We are hit or miss on Musicals but can we tell you how floored we are by the Spectacle that is THE GREATEST SHOWMAN? Hitting theatres this Christmas, its stellar Soundtrack now is in stores to get you ready for the experience on the Big Screen!
Brace yourself to be swept away to magical land of euphoria and dazzling dreams. We cannot stop listening to the Tracklist featuring phenomenal performances by Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, Zac Efron, Keala Settle and several more including a showstopping delivery by The Voice Finalist Loren Allred who voices Rebecca Ferguson’s Jenny Lind in the Movie. Her work on the perfect ballad Never Enough will affect you deeply.
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul oversee the original Music in this triple-Golden Globe-nominated Musical based on the rise of Entrepreneur and Showman P.T. Barnum.
While it was to be released a year ago, The Greatest Showman directed by Australian Michael Gracey with a Screeplay by Jenny Bicks (Sex and the City) and Bill Condon (The Twilight Saga, Dreamgirls), proves worth the long wait. The Choreography is precise and fantastic, the emotions are real. This is Me performed by Settle is just one of several fantastic numbers here and it gets the Globe nod when many others on the Album also could have made the short list. Jackman was born to play the titular role. The Film is unable to separate itself from Baz Luhrmann‘s genius influence but that is a good problem to have.
In addition to Allred’s vocal perfection on Never Enough, Jackman has never sounded better. We love the much-needed uplifting spirit on The Greatest Show and Come Alive, perfect for the Holidays. Efron and Zendaya shine bright on duet Rewrite the Stars. Production is slick and sonically the Soundtrack lifts us just like the Film does.
Enjoy a few selections from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN below:
THIS IS ME
COME ALIVE
NEVER ENOUGH
REWRITE THE STARS
THE GREATEST SHOW
Warner Music Canada release THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK, in stores now.
Continuing momentum into Awards Season, nominations were announced for the 75th Golden Globe Awards today. Leading Film nominations is TIFF ’17 selection and Toronto-filmed THE SHAPE OF WATER with seven nominations including Screenplay, Original Score, Supporting Actor (Michael Shannon) and Actress (Octavia Spencer), Actress in a Drama (Sally Hawkins) and Director (Guillermo del Toro).
Following closely with six nominations apiece are fellow Fox Searchlight release THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI which also premiered at TIFF ’17 winning the Cadillac People’s Choice Award and THE POST which for the first time ever pairs Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Director Steven Spielberg. All three in the trio are nominated for their work.
Leading Television Nominees are HBO‘s BIG LITTLE LIES which was just announced for a second season despite its first season ending where it source material Novel ends. Its two leads Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman both vie for Actress in a Limited Series, while Shailene Woodley is up for Supporting Actress.
In addition to THE SHAPE OF WATERÂ being Toronto-set and filmed, Canada plays a key role at the Golden Globes with our v. own Eric McCormack up for the rebooted WILL AND GRACEÂ in the Actor in a TV Comedy category. Toronto-made THE HANDMAID’S TALEÂ star Elisabeth Moss also is up for Actress in a TV Drama. The Series also is up for TV Series Drama as is Ann Dowd for Supporting Actress. THE BREADWINNER which is produced by Angelina Jolie (her FIRST THEY KILLED MY FATHER)Â is up for Foreign Language Film)Â and starring Canadian talent Saara Chaudry, also is up for Animated Feature. MOLLY’S GAME which was filmed in Toronto, sees Jessica Chastain up for Actress in a Motion Picture Drama. Screenwriter-turned-Director Aaron Sorkin also is up for Screenplay.
The Awards often are known for the deciding-Hollywood Foreign Press Association‘s surprises and shocks. Many are surprised Greta Gerwig who just was named Best Director by the Toronto Film Critics’ Association for her directorial debut LADY BIRD, was the best shot at a female being nominated in the category. She does at least get recognized for in the Screenplay category for the Film. Jordan Peele, many were expecting to get recognized for his writing and directing in GET OUT but got shut-out for both. Kumail Nanjiani won much acclaim for his and wife Emily Gordon‘s autobiographical Comedy THE BIG SICK but was snubbed. THE FLORIDA PROJECT which was named Best Picture also by the TFCA, failed to get a nod for Motion Picture Comedy though Willem Dafoe sees a Supporting Actor nod.
Many are surprised Ansel Elgort received a nomination for his work for Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy in Edgar Wright’s BABY DRIVER despite the Film winning huge raves earlier this year. Another fresh face TimothĂ©e Chalamet finds hinself up against seasoned competition for Actor in Motion Picture Drama for CALL ME BY YOUR NAME. He is expected to be a major force this Awards Season.
While he filmed his scenes only recently, Christopher Plummer who replaced Kevin Spacey in ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD already has landed a Supporting Actor nod in a Motion Picture.
For a complete list of Nominees, visit here.
NBC air the Golden Globe Awards Sunday, January 7, 2018 8 PM ET.
Great news! The 159th edition of the Queen’s Plate has just been confirmed and unlike previous years, the Festival has been expanded to three days!
The marquee race itself, known as North America’s most historic horse race, also will take place on Saturday, June 30, 2018! That’s three days of food, fashion and fun. Country Superstar BRAD PAISLEY will be the musical headliner The Whiskey Lullaby and When I Get Where I’m Going Hitmaker will be performing on Friday, June 29th!
What better way to celebrate Canada Day weekend than three action-packed days of racing?
More updates and will follow soon, but in the meantime head over to Woodbine’s Facebook Page and RSVP here! Tickets will be on sale Friday, December 15, 2017.
It’s never too soon to start planning your outfits!
Get social and use the official hashtag: #QP18!
We’ll see you there, Willionaire$!
Netflix completely is changing the way we see new releases and this Christmas they are set to release David Ayer‘s BRIGHT. The Action-Fantasy from that Director of Suicide Squad sees him reuniting with Will Smith. The Film sees Smith starring as an LAPD Police Officer who teams with a detective Orc (Joel Edgerton) to fight crime in a world inhabited by mythical creatures and humans.
The Film also boasts a star-studded Soundtrack including Bastille, Bebe Rexha, Machine Gun Kelly, Migos, Marshmello and several more.
Australian Actress Lucy Fry is in Toronto today promoting the upcoming Film. She has raised her profile with roles in 2014’s Vampire Academy and Hulu‘s 11.22.63. In Bright, she plays Tikka, an elf who posseses power over a magical. Fry met with Television outlets this morning including Breakfast Television, CP24 Breakfast and The Morning Show, chic in tan and a fresh bob.
See our Snap:
Netflix Canada stream BRIGHT Friday, December 22, 2017.
In addition to being a big annual fixture in New York for the past couple years, iHeartRadio‘s Jingle Ball also has become the ultimate music event to take place in Toronto kicking-off the Holidays. More star-studded than ever, this year’s edition was headlined by the likes of Backstreet Boys, Kelly Clarkson, Fergie, Fifth Harmony, Noah Cyrus, Cardi B, Post Malone and several more! In addition to musical guests, presenters also included Camren Bicondova (Gotham), Patrick Schwarzenegger (Midnight Sun), Tom Ellis (Lucifer), Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars) and supermodel Hailey Baldwin.
Running in tandem at its venue Air Canada Centre, the annual CP24 CHUM CHRISTMAS WISH TOY DRIVE took place, doing a bit of good for the community in addition to all its dazzle.
We caught-up with some of the stars in-town for the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball.
See our Snaps!
Hailey Baldwin
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Shay Mitchell
Noah Cyrus
Post Malone
Cardi B
Backstreet Boys
More on the 2017 iHeartRadio JINGLE BALL here.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)
COCO remains atop the Box Office a third consecutive week for Disney with $19 million from 3,748 theatres. Thus far in its domestic run it has grossed a healthy $136 million over three weeks. Expect though for that reign to end next weekend with fellow Disney release STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI with its eyes on the prize.
JUSTICE LEAGUE once again finds itself in second with $9.4 million, a total $211 million thus far over four weeks for Warner Bros.
WONDER is in third this weekend with $9.3 million for eOne Films/Lionsgate Films, just surpassing the $100 million-mark over four weeks.
TIFF ’17 selection THE DISASTER ARTIST expands beautifully to fourth this weekend at 840 theatres across North America for A24 Films/Elevation Pictures. It earns $6.4 million and a total $8 million over two weeks. It comes with strong word of mouth and a 94% on the Tomatometer.
LADY BIRD is in ninth with $3.5 million from 1,557 theatres for A24 Films/Elevation Pictures. It is up to $22 million now in its sixth week out.
JUST GETTING STARTED starring Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones, rounds-out the Top Ten with $3.5 million from 2,161 theatres for Broad Green Pictures. It hasn’t yet opened in Canada. It gets a 10% on the Tomatometer and a C CinemaScore.
Sony Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers across Canada a chance to win something positively cool! You are enterting for a chance to win a signed JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE poster signed by cast members Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jack Black, Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas. Who wouldn’t want that?
Synopsis:
Four teenagers — Spencer (Alex Wolff), Bethany (Madison Iseman), Martha (Morgan Turner) and Anthony a.k.a. “Fridge” (Ser’Darius Blain) — are given detention and told to clean out the school’s basement. Fridge discovers an old video game console with a game called Jumanji, and the kids set it up, pick characters and begin to play.
They’re immediately sucked into the game’s jungle setting — and into the bodies of their avatars. Spencer becomes Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson), Fridge turns into Moose Finbar (Kevin Hart), Martha is Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan) and gorgeous Bethany is horrified to find she’s an overweight middle-aged man named Professor Shelly Oberon (Jack Black). They discover what their special skills are in order to survive the game.
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Sony Pictures Canada release JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Friday, December 20, 2017.
(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures Canada)
Right in time for one this year’s biggest cinematic events, an Exhibit for STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is about to land in Toronto. The Pop-Up takes place at Bell Media Headquarters on 277 Queen Street West from DECEMBER 8 – 17, 2017 11-7 PM. The Exhibit closes 3:00 PM on the 13th. There is no charge to attend.
Including life-size replicas of Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, BB-8, The Praetorian Guard and the Executioner First Order Stormtrooper, the experience gives fans also a chance to purchase a special limited edition T-Shirt. A special Photo-Op will be available for Fans with the X-Wing Ship.
A first look at the Pop-Up. Hover cursor over left and right to navigate slideshow.
Special guests, giveaways and more will be announced daily.
Remember to follow WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES CANADA for daily updates.
Official Hashtag: #THELASTJEDITO
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, Friday, December 15, 2017.
(Photo/video credit: Disney)
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