Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to take Readers to an Advance Screening of THE SNOWMAN. Screenings take place Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in:
TORONTO
VANCOUVER
MONTREAL
CALGARY
EDMONTON
Synopsis:
Michael Fassbender (X-Men series), Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: ImpossibleâRogue Nation), Charlotte Gainsbourg (Independence Day: Resurgence), Val Kilmer (Heat) and Academy AwardÂź winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) star in The Snowman, a terrifying thriller from director Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), based on Jo NesbĂžâs global bestseller.
When an elite crime squadâs lead detective (Fassbender) investigates the disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter, he fears an elusive serial killer may be active again. With the help of a brilliant recruit (Ferguson), the cop must connect decades-old cold cases to the brutal new one if he hopes to outwit this unthinkable evil before the next snowfall.
Official Trailer:
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Universal Pictures Canada release THE SNOWMAN Friday, October 20, 2017.
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Gene Simmons needs no introduction. He is loved around the world and the music he has created with iconic rock outfit KIââ has proven timeless. But have you ever dreamed of meeting Simmons? Now is your chance as he is in Toronto promoting customized fan experiences where he will fly out to meet fans no matter where in the world they are! The packages range from a Producer credit on his next project and also access to never-before released tracks with Joe Perry, Van Halen and Bob Dylan even! Head over to Simmons‘ site for more here.
See our Snap as he visiter coincidentally KISS 92.5 earlier for their Roz & Mocha Show:
I remember fondly seeing my brothers dress-up as KIââ and miming their songs. This totally is for them!!
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After an explosive opening last weekend, STEPHEN KING’S IT repeats the feat in its second week out with $54 million from 4,148 theatres. Â Over two weeks it has grossed a whopping $212.7 million for Warner Bros., a huge accomplishment for Toronto where the Film was made.
In second is long-awaited AMERICAN ASSASSIN with $15.2 million for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films, from 3,154 theatres across North America. It gets a 31% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore.
After a TIFF ’17 debut last weekend, Darren Aronofsky‘s mother! opens in third with $8 million for Paramount Pictures from 2,368 theatres. Despite a 71% on the Tomatometer, it gets only a F CinemaScore from Audiences.
Rom-Com HOME AGAIN in its second week out earns $5.5 million for Open Road Films/eOne Films, good enough for fourth. In total it has made $17.3 million domestically.
DUNKIRK in its eighth week still is going strong, rounding-out the Top Ten with $1.4 million for Warner Bros. It has made $185 million in total in its domestic run.
We’ve made it to the finish line of TIFF ’17 and hope you had a blast joining us on our journey! We are thankful to all our partners, sponsors and of course YOU who make it all possible for us!
Our last big sighting of TIFF this year is none other than the highly-recognizable Helena Bonham Carter, in town for 55 Steps. The Film by Bille August is about a mental patients rights lawyer (Hillary Swank) who in her battle for the cause, meets a patient (Bonham Carter) who changes her workaholic ways. Bonham Carter walked the Red Carpet in a floral dress, her signature kitsch with sunglasses, stopping for a section of fans, many who waited since early morning before walking to do interviews.
Earlier while we were out doing our own Press, we were lucky to spot Academy Award-winning Director Michael Hazanavcius (The Artist) and star Louis Garrel at CP24 waiting in the green room. They are here for REDOUBTABLE, centering on the romance between a French Director and a 17-year-old girl. We also saw our esteemed Richard Crouse too and has a new Series on CTV NEWS launching tomorrow night called POP LIFE!
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Until next year, Willionaire$! TIFF ’17 was one for the books!
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We are racing to the finish line of TIFF ’17 but still have some exciting stuff to show you! Premiering tonight at Roy Thomson Hall was THREE CHRISTS starring Richard Gere and Walton Goggins. While stars Peter Dinklage and Bradley Whitford too were confirmed to come originally, unfortunately they couldn’t make it to town – a common occurrence late in the Festival.
Gere was spotted with none other than his father Homer whom he helped out of their SUV upon arrival of their celebration at Weslodge.  While he wasn’t keen on photos with fans, Gere was giving with autographs. Goggins, whom you known from Quentin Tarantino‘s The Hateful Eight and Django Unchained, was a class act to fans.  We were surprised to see Jason Isaacs out celebrating with Gere. The star of upcoming Star Trek: Discovery is filming currently in Toronto.
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We have one more day of spotting tomorrow. Try not to miss this when we’re done! We look forward to a bit of rest!
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After gaining tons of buzz at TIFF ’17 with raves abound, Guillermo del Toro‘s Toronto-filmed THE SHAPE OF WATER has a new Red-Band Trailer which just surfaced today.
Synopsis:
From master story teller, Guillermo del Toro, comes THE SHAPE OF WATER – an other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisaâs life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. Rounding out the cast are Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg and Doug Jones.
See the new Red-Band Trailer:
Fox Searchlight release THE SHAPE OF WATER Friday, December 8, 2017.
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Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers in Toronto a chance to see TIFF ’17 selection VICTORIA & ABDUL! The Screening takes place Monday, September 25, 2017 in Toronto.
Synopsis:
Academy Award winner Judi Dench (âShakespeare in Loveâ) reunites with Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Frears (âThe Queenâ), and returns to the role of Queen Victoria, in âVictoria & Abdul.â The screenplay of âVictoria & Abdulâ is by Academy Award nominee Lee Hall (âBilly Elliotâ), based on journalist Shrabani Basuâs book Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queenâs Closest Confidant., which brought to light the long-hidden history of Victoria and Abdul from their own diaries and journals. The extraordinary true story of the amazing and unlikely friendship between Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) and a young clerk, Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), who becomes her teacher, her spiritual advisor, and her devoted friend. In 1887, Abdul travels from India to present a ceremonial medal as part of the Queenâs Golden Jubilee but surprisingly finds favor with the elderly Queen. The unprecedented and unlikely relationship causes a battle royale within the royal household, pitting the Queen against court and family. âVictoria & Abdulâ humorously explores questions of race, religion, power, and the farce of Empire through the prism of a highly unusual and deeply moving friendship.
Cast: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, Adeel Akhtar, Tim Pigott-Smith, Olivia Williams, Fenella Woolgar, Paul Higgins, Robin Soans, Julian Wadham, Simon Callow and Michael Gambon.
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Universal Pictures Canada release VICTORIA & ABDUL Friday, September 29, 2017 in Toronto, with additional cities to follow Friday, October 6, 2017.
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Okay, we admit we were underwhelmed by FIFTY SHADES DARKER but this new Teaser for FIFTY SHADES FREED offers some promise!
Synopsis:
Christian (Jamie Dornan) and Ana (Dakota Johnson) return from their honeymoon. Christian has purchased the publishing business where Ana worked, and she is now the Commissioning Editor.
After missing four of her contraception injection appointments, Ana learns she is pregnant. After hearing the news, Christian is angry, because he thinks Ana will love the baby more than him, and demands that she get an abortion.
Meanwhile, Ana‘s old boss, Jack (Eric Johnson), is causing problems for Ana when he tries to kidnap her and failing, kidnaps someone close to her.
See the Teaser:
Universal Pictures Canada release FIFTY SHADES FREED Friday, February 9, 2018.
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This looks incredible! Primed for its release this awards season, comes this new Trailer for ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD starring an unrecognizable Kevin Spacey, Michelle Williams, Mark Wahlberg and Charlie Plummer, the latter just at TIFF ’17 with Lean on Pete.
Synopsis:
J. Paul Getty had a fortune. Everyone else paid the price. #AllTheMoney In the World in theaters this December.
See the Trailer:
Sony Pictures release ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD December 2017.
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TIFF ’17 may be winding down but that certainly doesn’t mean there aren’t any more stars left to spot. Â While we were so excited about Daniel Craig returning after filming Dream House here a few years back, those hopes were dashed when we received confirmation he no longer would be coming. Academy Award winner Halle Berry however also stars in their new Film KINGS from Mustangs Director Deniz Gamze ErgĂŒven. The Film centers on a family before and after the violent L.A. Riots in 1992 following the Rodney King trial.
Berry looke gorgeous in a shimmery and sheer black dress, her hair like a high ponytail like a Grecian goddess.
See some Snaps of the Cast, ErgĂŒven and Berry tonight at Roy Thomson Hall. Hover left and right to navigate slideshow.
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