In commemoration of Veterans Day and Remembrance Day here in Canada tomorrow, Sony Pictures will be inviting military personnel and veterans to see critically and commercially-successful World War II Drama, FURY.  To be granted free admission, proper military identification will need to be provided upon theatre admission for the David Ayer Film, which stars Brad Pitt.

Ron Bruer, Sony Pictures Entertainment President says, “We’ve heard from so many veterans that they feel that Fury truly speaks to their experience in wartime, so, on a day when we all want to find ways to give back to the men and women who serve, we’re thrilled to be giving free admission to the film to veterans and active personnel tomorrow.”.

Official Synopsis:

April, 1945.  As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines.  Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany. Written and directed by David Ayer, the Film is produced by Bill Block, David Ayer, Ethan Smith and John Lesher.

Sony Pictures release FURY, now in theatres.

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The Washington D.C. Premiere of FURY took place last night at the Newseum and the Stars were out in full force indeed!  Writer/Director David Ayer and the Cast including Star Brad Pitt walked the Star-Spangled Banner-lined Carpet, talking in-depth about their respective experiences filming the new World War II Drama.

On preparing for his exhausting role as Don “Wardaddy” Collier, Brad Pitt says “Listen, with five guys shoved in a tin can you get tired pretty fast, you don’t have a choice.”. He adds, “You know, we had to work the tank – and were fortunate enough to get to use live ammunition.”.  We also learn about his preparation speaking to several War Veterans in understanding their tired psyches.

Listen to Pitt talk about his role below:

Director/Writer David Ayer also talks about his experience working with his brilliant Ensemble of Actors, stating “You think of World War II as a ‘clean war’ because the outcome was so positive, but for the guy inside the tank, it was incredibly murky and difficult.”. He sings Pitt’s praises proclaiming, “I think this is the best work Brad has ever done!”. In describing the Film, he feels “It isn’t your Dad’s World War II Movie”.

See Ayer‘s thoughts below:

Rising Star Logan Lerman who stars as Norman Ellison, also has great praise for his Co-Stars. He says, “We became brothers in pre-production. Our relationship getting to know each other so well made the Movie what it is.”.

See Lerman‘s thoughts below:

And we’re hearing praise from Critics thus far, tallying already a solid 76% on the Tomatometer from Critics!
Sony Pictures release FURY, now in theatres.

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What would you do if Brad Pitt walked into your local Movie Theatre to introduce your Screening? Fans in New York who attended a Screening of upcoming World War II Drama FURY Tuesday night got exactly that!

Watch the Fandemonium inside the theatre at AMC LOEWS Lincoln Square  as Cast Members Shia Labeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pena, Joe Bernthal came out to introduce the Screening! The Fans had the distinction of being the first Audience in the World to see the Film.

See the Footage below:

How is one to react even?!

And did you see Logan Lerman‘s most epic Selfie, taken moments just before the Cast hopped on-stage?

FURY Synopsis:

April, 1945. During the last months of WWII, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) takes command of a five-man team who pilot a Sherman tank named Fury on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, they have to defeat all odds in an attempt to strike down Nazi Germany.

We’ve waited a long time to see this!

Sony Pictures Canada release FURY on Friday, October 17, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures Canada)

Fans of 2012’s END OF WATCH and TRAINING DAY likely will love FURY, the latest from Screenwriter/Director David Ayer. The WWII Action-Drama marks Brad Pitt‘s long-awaited return to the big screen!  Shia LaBeouf and brilliant Logan Lerman, whom we loved in The Perks of Being a Wallflower also star.  Hotly-buzzed Scott Eastwood, son of Clint also graces the screen.

Official Synopsis:

April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

See the Trailer below:

Sony Pictures release FURY on Friday, October 17, 2014.

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Would you have guessed BRANGELINA would have lasted as long as they have? Cineplex Entertainment soon will be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Film that brought together Hollywood’s top Power Couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie!

In a survey conducted among Canadians, we are pretty divided on Brangelina‘s most memorable moment:

· 16% – When they were first photographed together in Kenya in 2005
· 17% – When Angelina’s right leg dominated coverage of the 2012 Academy Awards
· 20% – The birth of their first child, Shiloh, in 2006
· 20% – The birth of their twins, Knox and Vivienne, in 2008
· 27% – When they first announced their engagement in 2012

For one night only, Cineplex Entertainment across Canada will for one night be screening MR. & MRS. SMITH Sunday, June 22, 2014.  Don’t miss your chance to see that electric chemistry once more on the Big Screen!

Watch the Trailer:

Check your local listings for showtimes!

(Photo/video credit: 20th Century Fox)

The World of Cinema Elite made their way to Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles tonight for the 86th annual Academy Awards.  Praised as both a  strong year for Red Carpet Fashion and Film with a heated battle between American Hustle, 12 Years a Slave and Gravity, among others for Best Picture, ultimately 12 Years a Slave would prevail with top honours tonight.

The Drama based on the Memoir by Solomon Northrup, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival this past September, before going-on to sweep a litany of accolades this Awards Season including victories at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Broadcast Film Critics Association  and the Independent Spirit Awards just yesterday. In addition, to winning coveted Best Picture, it won also for Supporting Actress (Lupita Nyong’o) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Alfonso Cuarón‘s Gravity, which has grossed over $700 million worldwide, also premiering at TIFF this last Fall, won the most Oscars this evening, tallying-in at seven wins, primarily in technical categories including Cinematography, Score and Visual Effects. Cuarón himself went-on to win for Directing.

AIDS Drama Dallas Buyers Club won the important Actor and Supporting Actor Categories with Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto respectively.  Both brought along their Mothers to the Awards, the latter making a heartfelt tribute to his Mother who overcame great odds to provide for both him and his Brother.

As predicted by many, Cate Blanchett now is a two-time Oscar Winner, her first win coming for her work in 2004’s The Aviator. The Australian Actress won for her empathetic portrayal of a Woman coping with mental and addiction issues in Woody Allen‘s Blue Jasmine.

The Fashion on the Red Carpet tonight was a huge draw as several Fans via Social Media sounded-off on the tasteful styles of Kate Hudson in Versace, Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé, Amy Adams in Gucci, Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab and perhaps the most-talked-about was a Princess-like Lupita Nyong’o in what is now being called a “Nairobi Blue” Prada Dress with a Hairband.  The light pastel blue Creation was chosen by the eventual Oscar Winner, who told Ryan Seacrest on the Red Carpet that it reminded the Kenyan Native of Nairobi.

Ellen DeGeneres once again did a bang-up job, making herself right at home with the A-List Audience, poking fun at everything from welcoming Liza Minnelli as a Female Impersonator, to some of this year’s Nominees who didn’t attend College (the Camera panned on Amy Adams nodded her head, admitting she too didn’t attend) to bringing out Pizza to some of the Evening’s famous Guests.  Meryl Streep was one of the first to help herself to a slice.  In addition, DeGeneres was out to set a record for the Most Re-Tweeted Selfie and helping her along were the likes of Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lawrence, Jared Leto, Meryl Streep, Lupita Nyong’o, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey. Quickly, the Photo received over a million Re-Tweets (overtaking a previous Tweet from President Obama upon his Re-Election) and could’ve received more if it weren’t for reported technical difficulties likely due to the onslaught of traffic.

See it below:

See more Photos here.

(Photo credit: Getty Images/Ellen DeGeneres)

Hot off its victory as the Winner of the People’s Choice Award at TIFF ’13, Steve McQueen‘s Oscar Contender 12 Years a Slave soon gets a release, starting with Toronto first. Both Fox Searchlight Canada and Mr. Will Wong would like Readers to experience first the Film everyone’s raving about emphatically!

The Screening takes place the week of October 14, 2013. Final time/venue to be announced.

Offical Synopsis:
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon‘s chance meeting with a Canadian Abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life. Based on the Book by Solomon Northup.

12 Years a Slave also stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson, Alfre Woodard, Paul Giamatti and Lupita Nyong’o.

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Double your shot by sharing this Post via Facebook with your Friends or Re-Tweeting the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/12yearsaslave-2 @MRWILLW wants us to #win Double Passes to attend an Advance Screening in Toronto of #12YearsaSlave. Opens 10/18!

See the Trailer below:

Mr. Will and the amazing Steve McQueen himself at TIFF ’13:

Good luck.

Fox Searchlight releases 12 Years a Slave in Toronto on Friday, October 18, 2013, followed by additional Cities.

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Although we don’t know for sure, I’m almost certain this will be at TIFF ’13 this September as it would be the perfect Launching Pad for its Oscar Campaign. Everything about the Drama 12 Years a Slave says Awards and a brand new Trailer just surfaced today for it!  How can we resist the Canadian connection this Story and above all, Brad Pitt playing one of us?

Official Synopsis:

12 YEARS A SLAVE is based on an incredible true Story of one Man’s fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent Slave Owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender) as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian Abolitionist (Brad Pitt) forever alters his life.

Solomon Northrup Day celebrates its 15th Anniversary on Saturday, July 20, 2013.

The Drama also stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Garret Dillahunt, Paul Giamatti, Scoot McNairy, Lupita Nyong’o, Adepero Oduye, Sarah Paulson, Michael Kenneth Williams, Alfre Woodard, Chris Chalk, Taran Killam and Bill Camp; Steve McQueen directs.

Watch the Trailer below:

Fox Searchlight releases 12 Years a Slave on October 18, 2013.

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“Have you been bad?”.

The Counselor I admit, was pretty much off my radar until today when I saw this sizzling International trailer for this latest Drama by Sir Ridley Scott. Michael Fassbender stars as a Lawyer who gets caught-up in Drug Trafficking. A fantastic Supporting Cast here includes: Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Bruno Ganz, Rosie Perez, John Leguizamo and Brad Pitt.

Watch the Teaser Trailer below:

20th Century Fox releases on October 25, 2013. TIFF 2013? Sure looks it!

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Every Airplane Passenger’s worst nightmare. Check-out this high-octane Trailer for World War Z starring Brad Pitt. I cannot handle the intensity! Based on the Novel of the same name by Max Brooks, the Film centers around Gerry Lane (Pitt), a United Nations Worker circling the globe for clues that could end a Zombie Outbreak that is destroying nations around the World.

A just-in-Toronto-Mireille Enos, Bryan Cranston, David Morse, James Badge Dale and Matthew Fox also star. Marc Forster (Monster’s Ball, Finding Neverland) directs the $200 million Blockbuster.

Watch the brand new Trailer below:

Paramount Pictures releases World War Z on June 21, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)