The Flashback Film Fest runs February 3-9, 2017 at Cineplex Theatres across Canada!

An Overview:
Canada’s only coast-to-coast film festival brings a lineup of sci-fi, fantasy and fan favourites back to the big screen. This year, Cineplex Events and renowned film critic Richard Crouse curated a lineup of 17 of the most blood-pumping, thrill-inducing and heart-warming films in cinema that will screen in over 25 cities across the country.

Formerly known as the Great Digital Film Festival, the festival was renamed to represent what makes it resonate with moviegoers.

Classics screening this year as part of the Festival include:

The Princess Bride

The Fifth Element

Heat

Jurassic Park

Fight Club

Blade Runner – The Final Cut

The Running Man

The Fugitive

Fargo

Groundhog Day

Air Force One

Blood Simple

Shallow Grave

Starship Troopers

Legend

Pulp Fiction

Trainspotting

Artwork:

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More on the FBFF here.

(Photo credit: Cineplex)

We know you guys love Movies and now we want to give Willionaire$ across Canada  chance to see their Cult, Sci-Fi and Action favourites in DIGITAL! Cineplex‘s GREAT DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL takes place between February 5-11, 2016 at theatres across Canada.  It now is in its successful seventh year!

Films this year include:

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

Dirty Harry (1971)

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

Ghostbusters (1984)

Inception (2010)

Labyrinth (1986)

Looper (2012)

Mad Max: The Road Warrior (1981) and Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Runaway Train (1985)

Serenity (2005)

Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan (1982) and Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013)

The Dark Crystal (1982)

The Thing (1982)

True Romance (1993)

Tickets are only $6.99 per Movie with additional savings the more Movies you see.

Head over here for more details and participating theatres!

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook and indicate for me your city!

What favourite are you looking forward to seeing again?

Join the conversation on Twitter, by using the Hashtag #GDFF2016!

(Photo credit: Cineplex)

Back for a seventh year, Cineplex‘s GREAT DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL takes place between February 5-11, 2016 at theatres across Canada. #GDFF2016, as it is hashtagged, gives Film Lovers across the land a chance to see their Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Cult faves again with perfect digital precision!

See a Sizzle Reel for the upcoming Festival:

Films this year include:

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

Dirty Harry (1971)

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

Ghostbusters (1984)

Inception (2010)

Labyrinth (1986)

Looper (2012)

Mad Max: The Road Warrior (1981) and Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Runaway Train (1985)

Serenity (2005)

Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan (1982) and Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013)

The Dark Crystal (1982)

The Thing (1982)

True Romance (1993)

Tickets are only $6.99 per Movie with additional savings the more Movies you see. Head over here for more details and participating theatres!

(Photo credit: Cineplex)

If you’ve been to a Cineplex to see Movie over the Holidays this year, you’ve probably at some point seen this touching short titled Lily & the Snowman. Unsure what I was watching, I literally thought I was watching a Disney short. It was that good!

The short follows Lily, who as a young girl shares plenty of heartwarming moments with her Snowman, preserving him in a freezer as he whittles away year by year until eventually she grows older and the responsibilities of life take over. Sometimes we lose sight of the person we once were.

The Snowman is metaphorical of anything that means something to you. A piece of your childhood that you miss. A pet that you loved. A friend you lost touch with. A family member you wish was still here.

I was moved to tears even before the Movie I went to see had started and knew I had to look for it on YouTube as soon as I got home. Please watch it below. You won’t regret it.

Lily & the Snowman

(Photo/video credit: Cineplex)

By Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong

Last night, I was incredibly-lucky to experience a Holiday Classic at the new VIP Cinemas at Cineplex Yonge-Eglinton. First off, when I heard that Yonge-Eglinton was getting the VIP treatment, I was skeptical about screen size mostly because the theatre seemingly already used all the space it had…or so I thought. Thankfully, I was wrong and the spacious new VIP area  actually is beyond stunning, located just across from the concession area and in a secluded VIP area for a nice night out with some friends or a significant other.

Most notably different about Yonge-Eglinton VIP unlike others of its kind in Greater Toronto is that there are two designated dining areas. The first area, right when you walk in is an ambient bar/lounge area with a comfortable seating area, a beautiful view of bustling Yonge-Eglinton and a dozen or so bar tables that seat four for a quick drink before the cinematic escape begins. Upon walking down the stairs towards the cinema, there is another eating area and this is for the guests who wish to have more than an appetizer or a drink and enjoy an actual meal before or after their Movie. The area is nice and secluded, which is perfect for a cozy date night.

Secondly, the theatre size is truly remarkable. Similar to Yonge-Dundas and Don Mills, the screens are a sized generously, similar to screens we’ve come to enjoy at other Cineplex locations.  As well, the cushy seating heightens the experience just that much more. If you have ever experienced the VIP at Don Mills, Auditoriums 1 and 2 are the most comfortable due to the completely reclining theatre chairs. However, in Cinemas 3, 4 and 5, only the front two rows recline and sitting that close is not for everyone. Thankfully though, the new VIP at Yonge-Eglinton has fully-reclining chairs in all three auditoriums to bring the ultimate luxury and relaxation to the cinema viewing experience.

As well, the menu items and drink selections were quite delicious and had a vast variety of options. From Shrimp Cocktail to Pulled Pork Sandwiches to Poutine, offerings you’d want pre/post Movie was accessible… and flavourful. There is no better way to enjoy a Movie than in a comfortable, reclined seat, with popcorn in one hand and wine in another.  Yonge-Eglinton VIP will be getting the most in-demand titles starting with Creed, Hunger Games and Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, giving us a refined way to enjoy the season’s best.

Cineplex Yonge-Eglinton VIP opens to the public on Friday, December 11, 2015.  More here.

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)

Marking its 25th Anniversary this year, Batman will be fêted at the Cineplex‘s The Great Digital Film Festival.  The Film Festival which focuses on Sci-fi, Action and Cult Films, will run in this City for a week beginning Friday, January 31, 2014 and ending Thursday, February 6, 2014.  Canadian Cinema Lovers will get a chance to see their Favourites on the Big Screen again or for the v. first time!

At $6 a Ticket, you really can’t go wrong seeing Films like Battlestar Galactica, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (also celebrating its 25th Anniversary), The Avengers, The Dark Knight, Superman: The Movie, Spider-Man, Tron, Snatch and several more!

Above this, Touchwood PR and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win  Tickets to The Great Digital Film Festival and also a Copy of The Essential Batman Encyclopedia (seen above)!  The Paperback by Robert Greenberger gives Fans exclusive details about the origin of Batman, Artwork and Biographies of every major Character in his Universe.

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook!  Share this Post with your Friends on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to double your chances:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/cineplexgreatdigitalfilmfest14 @MRWILLW wants us to #win a @CineplexMovies‘ #THEGREATDIGITALFILMFEST Prize Pack!  Starts 1/31!

Good luck, Wongsters!

Learn more about The Great Digital Film Festival, participating Theatres across Canada and List of Films here!

Official Fest Artwork:

(Photo credit: Touchwood PR)

As part of the Front Row Centre Events Program’s Most Wanted Movies, 1998 Cult Classic THE BIG LEBOWSKI will be screening this week at 26 theatres across Canada!  Front Row Centre, Touchwood PR and Mr. Will Wong want to give Readers across Canada a chance to win an officially-licensed THE BIG LEBOWSKI T-Shirt!

Official Synopsis:

A laid-back Los Angeles Bowler named Jeff Lebowski, nicknamed The Dude, is beaten up by thugs who let him know that his Wife owes money to Jackie Treehorn. One problem remains; The Dude has never been married and has never heard of Jackie Treehorn. Realizing the situation is a case of mistaken identity, The Dude discovers another Jeff Lebowski living in L.A. This second Lebowski is a Millionaire who throws The Dude out of his house, but not before he gets a glimpse of Lebowski‘s wife Bunny. The next day, The Dude gets a call from Lebowski saying Bunny‘s been kidnapped for a $1 million ransom. Lebowski offers The Dude 20 grand to act as the courier for the money. The Dude agrees, taking along his Bowling Buddy Walter who suggests they blow off the kidnapping and steal the money for themselves. The Dude disagrees, but when Walter hands the kidnappers a bag of laundry, they are in deep. Things only get worse when The Dude‘s car is stolen with the $1 million inside.

THE BIG LEBOWSKI is directed by Joel Coen, who co-writes with Ethan Coen.  It stars: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, Philip Moon, Mark Pellegrino, Peter Stormare, Flea, Torsten Voges, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Jack Kehler, John Turturro, James G Hoosier, Carlos Leon, Terrance Burton, Richard Gant, Christian Clemenson, Dom Irrera, Gerard L’Heureux, David Thewlis, Lu Elrod and Michael Gomez.

Watch the Trailer:

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THE BIG LEBOWSKI screens both Monday, November 25, 2013 and Wednesday, November 27, 2013.

 Click here for Showtimes.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Working Title Films)