#FIRSTLOOK: “THE CROWDED ROOM” COMING TO APPLE TV+

Apple TV+ today debuted a first look at “The Crowded Room,” the gripping, limited series starring and executive produced by Tom Holland, and created by Academy Award-winning writer and executive producer Akiva Goldsman (“A Beautiful Mind”). Starring an ensemble cast led by Holland, Amanda Seyfried and Emmy Rossum, “The Crowded Room” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes of its 10-episode first season on Friday, June 9, 2023, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through July 28, 2023.

“The Crowded Room” follows ‘Danny Sullivan’ (Holland), a man who is arrested following his involvement in a shooting in New York City in 1979. A captivating thriller told through a series of interviews with curious interrogator ‘Rya Goodwin’ (Amanda Seyfried), Danny’s life story unfolds, revealing elements of the mysterious past that shaped him, and the twists and turns that will lead him to a life-altering revelation.

In addition to Holland, Seyfried and Rossum, the series stars Sasha Lane, Will Chase and Lior Raz along with guest stars Jason Isaacs, Christopher Abbott, Thomas Sadoski and Zachary Golinger.

“The Crowded Room” is a co-production between Apple Studios and New Regency. Goldsman serves as executive producer through his Weed Road Productions banner. The series is also executive produced by Alexandra Milchan for EMJAG Productions; and New Regency’s Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan and Michael Schaefer. Kornel Mundruczo directed several episodes, including the pilot, and executive produces.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favourite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been honoured with 348 wins and 1,436 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

#TIFF18: DAY TWO – JULIA ROBERTS, TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET, ARMIE HAMMER, STEVE CARELL, ISSA RAE + SEVERAL MORE STARS SPOTTED

By Mr. Will Wong

Day two of TIFF ’18 has gone exceedingly-well and we’re happy to deliver you some of that starpower we witnessed around the City! While stars of breakout hit CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet, were busy promoting their latest projects around town, one thing’s clear – fans still very much are in love with these two actors. Everywhere I went, new faces were asking where they could find Chalamet, walking around proudly displaying their memorabilia from the Film.

While we caught wind of BEAUTIFUL BOY stars Steve Carell and quietly entering and exiting their hotel, followed by a dinner at Sotto Sotto Thursday night, they were out in full force today and we’re thrilled to have snapped them, taking-in that adoration and excitement for the Drama based on a true story and memoirs from a father and son who went through the rigors of addiction and rose above. Fans not only queued hours on the Red Carpets at the Elgin and Roy Thomson Hall to see them, they also waited at the back of the theatre for a chance to see them exit too.

 

 

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The Cast of #BeautifulBoy at #TIFF18: #TimotheeChalamet, #SteveCarell and #AmyRyan. My fourth pic with Tim! He remembered me right away and high-fived me! #TIFF #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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We once again were blessed by Queen Julia Roberts‘ presence this year, promoting not one but two projects – a new Amazon Series titled HOMECOMING and her latest Film, BEN IS BACK which is said to place her in prime contention for an Oscar as a mother who must stop her family from falling into shambles after her son (Lucas Hedges) resurfaces and she realizes he’s still in harm’s way. Fans queued hours to see her at Ryerson Theatre and got exactly what they asked for as she graced the Red Carpet, signing several autographs.

 

 

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Queen Julia Roberts at #TIFF18 for Amazon Series #Homecoming and #BenisBack. #TIFF #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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HOMECOMING was developed by Sam Esmail, who happens to be married to SHAMELESS star Emmy Rossum and we got a pleasant surprise spotting her tonight!

 

 

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You never know who you’ll see at #TIFF, including #Shameless star #EmmyRossum! #TIFF18 #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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We still remember fondly the last time Dev Patel was at TIFF with LION and we loved that Film so much. Excitement is just as high for his two TIFF ’18 Films, HOTEL MUMBAI and THE WEDDING GUEST. We spotted his MUMBAI Co-Stars Armie Hammer and Jason Isaacs out too!

 

 

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Always a joy seeing #DevPatel, back at #TIFF with #HotelMumbai which premiered tonight! He also has #TheWeddingGuest at #TIFF18. Co-star #JasonIsaacs also was a delight! #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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Armed and ready! Loved seeing #ArmieHammer back at #TIFF for #HotelMumbai! Always time for a group pic! #torontointernationalfilmfestival #TIFF18

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DONNYBROOK premiered at Winter Garden Theatre tonight and stars Frank Grillo, Jamie Bell and up-and-comer Margaret Qualley (daughter of Andie McDowell). It centers on two men from very different worlds, competing in a bare-knuckle brawl.

 

 

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The Cast of #Donnybrook at #TIFF18: #FrankGrillo, #MargaretQualley (daughter of Andie McDowell) and #JamieBell. #TIFF #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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We cannot conceal our excitement for the adaptation of Angie Thomas’ THE HATE U GIVE and we are delighted by chance to have come across a few cast members: Sabrina Carpenter, Issa Rae and Lamar Jones.

 

 

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Pleasure meeting some of the Cast of #TheHateUGive including: #SabrinaCarpenter (who made me crack-up), #IssaRae and #LamarJohnson! #TIFF #TIFF18 #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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Others we spotted around town, including Jude Law at TIFF ’18 for VOX LUX, which saw Natalie Portman arriving a bit late for, plus legend Danny Glover, who is at the Festival with The Old Man & The Gun, plus up-and-comer RJ Cyler (Power Rangers):

 

 

 

We were up and at ’em early and so honoured to appear on Breakfast Television with Winston Sih! In case you missed it, you can watch it again here:

 

More to come tomorrow!

 

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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO THE ADVANCE SCREENING OF “BEAUTIFUL CREATURES” IN TORONTO, VANCOUVER & OTTAWA!

 

“I don’t know who I really am inside. I don’t know what I’ll be”.

Mr. Will Wong is thrilled to give Readers in OTTAWA, VANCOUVER and TORONTO a chance to attend the Advance Screening of the awesome BEAUTIFUL CREATURES!  Screenings take place Wednesday, February 6, 2013.

A supernatural Love Story set in the South, Beautiful Creatures tells the tale of two star-crossed Lovers:  Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), a young Man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new Girl.  Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective Families, their History and their Town.

Oscar^® Nominee Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King, P.S. I Love You) directs from his Adaptation of the first Novel in the best-selling Series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.  The Film stars Alden Ehrenreich (Tetro), Alice Englert (Ginger & Rosa), Academy Award^® Winner Jeremy Irons (Reversal of Fortune), Oscar^® Nominee Viola Davis (The Help, Doubt), Emmy Rossum (TV’s “Shameless), Thomas Mann (Project X) and Academy Award^® Winner Emma Thompson (Howard’s End, Sense and Sensibility). Rounding out the cast are Eileen Atkins, Margo Martindale, Zoey Deutch, Tiffany Boone, Rachel Brosnahan, Kyle Gallner, Pruitt Taylor Vince and Sam Gilroy.

Watch the Official Trailer in full below:

 

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Warner Bros. releases BEAUTIFUL CREATURES on Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to “like” Warner Bros. Pictures Canada on Facebook!  (Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)

#FIRSTLOOK: WATCH THE TRAILER FOR “BEAUTIFUL CREATURES” | NEW CHARACTER POSTERS

This is going to be so deep, dark and delicious!  Beautiful Creatures is poised to make an impact in the never-too-crowded  field of Young Adult- Fiction Adaptations and following the massive success of the Harry Potter Franchise, Warner Bros. has its sights set on this first Film based upon Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia’s Novel to whet the thirsts of a demographic which will not be ignored.

The Cast is superb and the Director Richard LaGravanese (P.S. I Love You, Freedom Writers) knows the way straight to heart.  The Drama-Fantasy stars Alice Englert, Thomas Mann, Emmy Rossum, Emma Thompson, Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis and Alden Ehrenreich.

Beautiful Creatures centers around Lena (Englert) who moves to the town of Gatlin, catching the eye of a bored Ethan (Ehrenreich).  He gets more than he bargained for as Lena‘s secret dark powers are unleashed, posing potential danger to others and herself.

Check-out these new Character Posters for the Film below:

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 Warner Bros. releases Beautiful Creatures on February 13, 2013.  (Photo credit: Warner Bros.)