Often the danger of the Festival Circuit is that some are too quick to jump the gun and proclaim “Oscar!“.  Such isn’t the case when speaking to Bryan Cranston‘s phenomenal performance in Jay Roach’s (Austin Powers, Meet the Parents) Trumbo.  Not enough is known about two-time Academy Award Winner Dalton Trumbo‘s courageous battle.  An ardent Communist, the Writer found himself and his some of his closest comrades under great scrutiny for their beliefs, blacklisted by Hollywood’s most powerful studios and the U.S. government, eventually doing time in prison even.

Prior to his death in 1976, Trumbo had built a legacy in Hollywood, writing classics like Roman Holiday and The Brave One, initially however under aliases after his name had been boycotted by the most powerful in the industry.  True to his beliefs and unwavering integrity, we witness Trumbo‘s valiant battle against the government, Hollywood and his personal struggles within his own circle of friends and family.

If you think you’ve been wowed by Cranston‘s top caliber television work, his portrayal of Trumbo will absolutely floor you in this all-in transition to the big screen. Expect him front and center in the Awards Season scramble.  Also starring in the Film is a brilliant supporting cast including a long-absent Diane Lane as Trumbo‘s wife Cleo, up-and-coming Elle Fanning as Trumbo‘s eldest daughter Nikola, Louis C.K. in a convincing dramatic turn as confidant Arlen Hird, a superb Helen Mirren as the antagonizing Hedda Hopper, a fiery John Goodman as Frank King and fantastic show by New Zealand’s Dean O’Gorman as Kirk Douglas.

eOne Films release TRUMBO and you can see it at TIFF ’15:

Sat Sep 12 9:00 PM

VISA SCREENING ROOM (ELGIN)

Sun Sep 13 9:00 AM

ISABEL BADER THEATRE

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada and Mr. Will Wong want to take Readers in Toronto and Vancouver on a magical journey to see DISNEY‘S MALEFICENT, in 3D starring ANGELINA JOLIE and ELLE FANNING. Screenings take place Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 7:00 PM.

Official Synopsis:

Maleficent explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic Sleeping Beauty and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.

The Film stars Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville.

Watch the Trailer:

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release DISNEY‘S MALEFICENT in 3D on FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014.

Official Artwork:

©2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

“It’s a Reinvention, not just a Re-telling of the Same Story.”.

A brand-new Featurette has been released for Disney‘s MALEFICENT and here we get a Sit-down with the Star herself, Angelina Jolie, and Elle Fanning, who plays Aurora, as we get another two-minute peak at we can expect from this eagerly-awaited Fantasy.

Official Synopsis:

MALEFICENT explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic SLEEPING BEAUTY and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.

Watch the Featurette below:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release MALEFICENT on Friday, May 30, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

“I had wings once. They were stolen from me.”.

I cannot take this anymore. The wait is torturous!  A brand new Teaser for the upcoming official MALEFICENT  (pronounced “ma-lef-is-sent“) Trailer has just surfaced. Although not quite as dark and creepy as the previous, we get a little more insight on Jolie‘s infamous Character as we hear her speak with Elle Fanning‘s Princess Aurora.

Watch the Teaser below:

UPDATE: Just one day after the above Teaser, comes the brand-new official Trailer below.  Much to her shock, Princess Aurora discovers exactly whom she is in the presence of!

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures release MALEFICENT on Friday, May 30, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

“There is evil in this World. Hatred. And Revenge.”.

Dazzling! You must check-out this brand new 90-second Teaser for MALEFICENT starring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning.  Jolie looks in fine form, rocking some serious Cheekbones – delightfully evil!

If you listen carefully you might just recognize the voice singing over the Trailer.  Correct! It’s Lana Del Rey performing her Once Upon a Dream, the Track which will featured in the Film’s Closing Credits!

Official Synopsis:

MALEFICENT explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic Sleeping Beauty and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.

The Film stars Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville.

Watch the Teaser Trailer below:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada releases MALEFICENT on Friday, May 30, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

She might be younger than her brilliant older Sister Dakota but 14-year-old Elle Fanning certainly isn’t shorter on talent.  Fanning was seen earlier in the day today at the Windsor Arms Hotel enjoying their Gifting Suite, but saved it all for later in the evening at her Premiere for Ginger & Rosa at VISA Screening Room, where she was seen rather emotional after seeing the Film for the first time.  Audience members noted that she was so touched by the Film, she couldn’t stop crying during the Q&A to follow.  Stunning a purple Pant Suit, she came out to greet Fans one by one afterward.  Lovely.  Excited to see what’s next for this one.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)