#INTERVIEW: “AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER”
By Mr. Will Wong
Animated Nickelodeon series AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER left behind a legacy that is remembered to this day with a devout following. Lasting 2005-2008, the Series is now re-imagined in the live-action format, ready to be unleashed on Netflix later this month!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEmlE9Ianuo
Synopsis:
The four nations - water, earth, fire and air - once lived in harmony, only to undergo upheaval. Hope lies in Aang (Gordon Cormier), a young Air Nomad ...
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#INTERVIEW: “FITTING IN”
By Mr. Will Wong
Molly McGlynn's semi-autobiographical coming of age Comedy FITTING IN strikes that perfect balance of humourous, powerful and affecting. And it was made right at home! The Pink Carpet was rolled-out and the theatre was booked out at Paradise on Bloor, followed by a bustling after party at Osteria Rialto, right next door. In attendance were stars Maddie Ziegler in a breakthrough performance, plus amazing Supporting Actors Emily Hampshire and Djouliet Amara, both exceptional ...
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#INTERVIEW: DEVERY JACOBS & KATARINA ZIERVOGEL ON MARVEL’S “ECHO”
By Mr. Will Wong
Marvel's ECHO is an historic venture in that it is the first time they are telling a story focused on Indigenous and hearing-impaired characters. The five-episode Limited Series debuted earlier this week on Disney+, giving space for Maya Lopez's (Alaqua Cox) story to be told as part of Marvel's SPOTLIGHT series, bringing more grounded, character-driven stories to the screen. The character was introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021's Hawkeye, as the adopted ...
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#INTERVIEW: ANGOURIE RICE ON “MEAN GIRLS”
By Mr. Will Wong
This is the cinematic event we've been waiting for! Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. co-direct the musical adaptation of the iconic 2004 film, penned by Tina Fey. The musical numbers are dazzling, the burns are scalding and this new generation is even more clever than ever. At the center of it all is Cady Heron (Angourie Rice), trying to navigate life in America as a teenager, which turns out to be a lot wilder and animalistic than her time spent in Kenya, being ...
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#INTERVIEW: “THE BOYS IN THE BOAT”
By Mr. Will Wong
The Holidays are a time for inspiration and Academy Award winner George Clooney is back with just that, directing THE BOYS IN THE BOAT. Based on Daniel James Brown's 2013 best-selling Book of the same title, this is the story of the 1936 University of Washington Rowing Team overcoming destitution during the Great Depression to compete for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. The Team today remains one of the most prestigious in the ...
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#INTERVIEW: 2023 CANADA’S WALK OF FAME GALA
The 25th edition of the Canada's Walk of Fame Gala took place last night at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, bigger than ever before. Nine new inductees were honoured spanning various disciplines including athletes, actors, Olympians, musicians, filmmakers, storytellers, humanitarians, astronauts, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, titans of science & innovation, and next generation of heroes.
Honourees this year include:
-The Honourable Rosalie Silberman ...
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#INTERVIEW: SOPHIA COPPOLA AND CAILEY SPAENY ON “PRISCILLA”
By Mr. Will Wong
After winning raves in Venice and a seal of approval from Priscilla Presley herself, Sofia Coppola's PRISCILLA arrives after much anticipation. The Toronto-made adaptation of Presley's Memoir Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll tells the story from her perspective from the thrills of love and fame to the loneliness of isolation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vRcIb6UwAE
We had the honour of sitting-in ...
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#INTERVIEW: “THE HOLDOVERS”
By Mr. Will Wong
After winning first runner-up for TIFF '23 People's Choice Award, acclaimed Filmmaker Alexander Payne's THE HOLDOVERS soon will see a release November 10, 2023. The Film is set is set at a New England prep school where an Instructor (Paul Giamatti) is forced to stay on campus during the Holidays to care for a small number of students with nowhere else to go. He forms a bond with one in particular (Dominic Sessa) and the school's Head Cook (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), who just ...
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#INTERVIEW: CORD JEFFERSON ON “AMERICAN FICTION”
By Mr. Will Wong
After making a huge splash at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, Cord Jefferson's AMERICAN FICTION is riding a high since winning the coveted People's Choice Award, a very good indicator that it is Oscars-bound.
The Satire, based on Percival Everett's novel ERASURE is set to hit theatres over the Holidays and today we got a first look as its Trailer launched officially. It centers on Thelonious "Monk" Ellison (Jeffrey Wright), who is a respected figure in ...
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#TIFF23: THE TARO GROUP ON NAVIGATING THE 2023 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
With it being a very unusual year navigating the SAG-AFTRA strike, we chat with some seasoned Public Relations and Communications experts on how they will navigate TIFF '23. Today we profile our esteemed colleagues at THE TARO GROUP.
Headquartered in Toronto, they are a leading entertainment full-service Communications and Digital agency, servicing studio and independent film companies, immersive art exhibits, experiential events and pop-ups.
With this being a unique year, tell us how ...
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