Dexter Fletcher
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “ROCKETMAN”
Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to attend an Advance Screening of ROCKETMAN. We’ve waited so long to see Taron Egerton as legendary Sir Elton John!
Screenings are as follows Wednesday, May 29, 2019:
Toronto
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, 7PM
Montreal
Cinema Banque Scotia Montreal, 7:30PM
Ottawa
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa, 7:30PM
Synopsis:
ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story – set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton – tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as Elton’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as Elton’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton’s mother Sheila Farebrother.
See the Trailer:
Artwork:
Click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK and indicate there your City. Re-Tweet this Tweet from @mrwillw for another shot!
Paramount Pictures Canada release ROCKETMAN Friday, May 31, 2019.
(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)
#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “ROCKETMAN”
We’ve all been waiting for it and it looks every bit dazzling! Check-out the Trailer for Elton John Biopic, ROCKETMAN starring Taron Egerton!
Synopsis:
The only way to tell his story is to live his fantasy. ✨ Taron Egerton is Elton John in #Rocketman, in theatres May 31. Watch the new trailer now!
ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.
See the Trailer:
Paramount Pictures Canada release ROCKETMAN Friday, May 31, 2019.
(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)
#SPOTTED: TARON EGERTON + HUGH JACKMAN IN TORONTO FOR “EDDIE THE EAGLE”
The weather could not stop Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton from letting Eddie fly! The Duo after being scheduled for the Canadian Premiere of Sports Biopic EDDIE THE EAGLE at Scotiabank Theatre had unforeseen delays preventing them from leaving New York in time for last night’s Red Carpet. Attending however was Actor/Director Dexter Fletcher, treating last night’s audience to a Q&A. More on that here.
Welsh-born Egerton, who was just at the BAFTAs this weekend, gained many new Fans last year in breakout hit KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE. Although we were expecting to see him at TIFF alongside Tom Hardy for LEGEND, today would be the day – a snowy afternoon with traffic moving at a pedestrian pace.
Despite being in a rush, Egerton stopped for Fans quickly after a morning of Press, before heading out to CTV‘s THE SOCIAL where he and Co-Star Hugh Jackman would appear.
We spotted Jackman in a t-shirt, jeans and a handful of bags heading into his SUV, apologizing that he didn’t have time to stop today. Hughly..errr… we mean highly forgivable as he has been wonderful to the City, starring in a one-man show at Princess of Wales Theatre Summer 2011 greeting fans daily, the Premiere of Real Steel and his last visit here TIFF ’13 for Prisoners.
EDDIE THE EAGLE centers on Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards (Egerton) who competed at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics without funding or sponsorship. After placing last in two ski jumping events for Great Britain, he became an example of “heroic failure”, celebrated and becoming a star in his own right with a career which saw him authoring a book and several television appearances. The Film hones in on his battle to compete after he sparked several changes in rules and regulations to qualify for the Olympics, and also his relationship with imaginary mentor Bronson Peary (Jackson).
See our Snap:
20th Century Fox Canada release EDDIE THE EAGLE Friday, February 26, 2016.
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: DEXTER FLETCHER IN TORONTO FOR “EDDIE THE EAGLE”
Based on the story of Eddie Edwards, EDDIE THE EAGLE was well-received coming out of Sundance earlier this year. In Toronto tonight was Director/Actor Dexter Fletcher to grace the Scotiabank Theatre Red Carpet. Fletcher, who has starred in many classics like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Bugsy Malone, The Long Good Friday and The Elephant Man, stepped-up to the challenge of carrying the Premiere on his own after stars Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman were held-up in New York due to unforeseen delays. The stars are expected to be in the City tomorrow still for their Press Tour.
The uplifting Biographical Comedy follows Edwards’ challenges after becoming the first ever ski jumper to compete at the Olympics. Even without sponsorship or funding, he found himself competing against the world’s best for Great Britain at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics and despite under-performing he went on to achieve great fame for his inspiring story of perseverance and “heroic failure”. Edwards is played by Kingsman: The Secret Service‘s Egerton and imaginary mentor Bronson Peary is brought to life by Hugh Jackman.
Arriving a little after 8:30 and speaking to local outlets like Virgin 99.9, CTV, Space and Entertainment Tonight Canada, Fletcher had nothing but praise for Egerton and Jackman – their natural chemistry very apparent as friends on-camera. He stated that this made his job much easier, making him responsible simply for capturing that. He also feels that an uplifting story like Eddie The Eagle is needed when we we are inundated with so many heavy stories on the daily.
See our Snaps of Fletcher:
See the Trailer:
20th Century Fox Canada release EDDIE THE EAGLE Friday, February 26, 2016.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/20th Century Fox Canada)
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO THE CANADIAN RED CARPET PREMIERE OF “EDDIE THE EAGLE”
20th Century Fox Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers in Toronto to attend a once in a lifetime event, a Red Carpet Premiere of EDDIE THE EAGLE with Director Dexter Fletcher and stars Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman in attendance! Everybody loves an underdog and EDDIE THE EAGLE is exactly this. The Premiere takes place in Toronto on Monday, February 15, 2016.
Synopsis:
Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude.
EDDIE THE EAGLE also stars Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Tim McInnerny and Jo Hartley.
See the Trailer:
Artwork:
To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook. For an extra chance, click “share” on his Post from there or Tweet out the below:
http://www.mrwillwong.com/eddietheeagle @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to the Red Carpet Premiere of #EDDIETHEEAGLE! Out 2.26.
G’luck.
20th Century Fox Canada release EDDIE THE EAGLE on Friday, February 26, 2016.
(Photo/video credit: 20th Century Fox Canada)
For advertising opportunites please contact mrwill@mrwillwong.com