I’m actually still mad that things didn’t work out between Richard Wright and Samantha Jones in Sex and the City! They were good for another… till he cheated!
Screen Veteran James Remar continues to have a remarkable career spanning the ’70s till current. If you don’t know him from Sex and the City, surely you know him in celebrated series DEXTER as the titular character’s Dad, Harry Morgan or on BLACK LIGHTNING as Peter Gambi.
Toronto is so lucky to have Remar in-town right now working on upcoming IT Prequel Series, WELCOME TO DERRY. Scheduled to arrive on MAX in 2024, the Series continues to film in and around Toronto and details are under wraps. It will continue to film in these parts till around Christmas.
We spotted Remar by complete accident and he was so amazing to walk over to say “hi”. Such a legend. Super happy about this surprise!
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We absolutely adore the IT series of films and to learn that an Max Prequel series would bring Director Andy Muschietti back to Toronto, made me smile. The Series has been filming in and around Toronto and this week head to scenic Port Hope, where Muschietti‘s IT films were made as well.
We don’t know much about the Series’ premise but it was so incredibly cool seeing downtown Port Hope transformed to another era. The detailing of the streets, with new storefronts and gorgeous antique cars took us to another place and time!
Also, we are such a huge fan of Taylour Paige, who stars in WELCOME TO DERRY hot off wins for Best Female Lead at the Film Independent Spirit Awards for her outstanding performance in ZOLA, one of our fave films. She also left such an impression in acclaimed MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM, winning an NAACP Image Award alongside her Co-Stars. Success has been long in the making for this multi-talented star, who once was a Laker Girl!
We trekked-up to Port Hope and were so happy finally to meet Paige and her husband, fashion figure Rivington Starchild. The couple drive to Toronto from California with their two dogs and were just so lovely. This was an incredible memory!
Earlier in the month, we had the pleasure of seeing Muschietti again and as always he’s so gracious to his fans. This weekend he and his sister Barbara will appear at a special fan screening of DC‘s THE FLASH in Toronto!
WELCOME TO DERRY will continue to film in and around the City up till December.
See a reel of highlights from the set of WELCOME TO DERRY!
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While it doesn’t quite match the feat of its Predecessor, MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL opens on-top for Disney in its bow with $37 million from 3,790 theatres. It gets 41% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore. The previous installment in 2014 opened with $69.4 million.
In second after two weeks on-top, is JOKER with $28.3 million from 4,090 theatres for Warner Bros., a total $346 million grossed thus far in North America.
In third is ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP with $26.5 million for Sony Pictures from 3,468 theatres. This bests its 2009 Predecessor which opened with $24 million. It gets 68% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore.
HUSTLERS is in right with $2 million from 1,575 theatres for STX Entertainment/Elevation Pictures, taking it just past the $100 million-mark donestically in six weeks.
IT: CHAPTER TWO rounds-out this Top Ten with $1.4 million from 1,528 theatres, a seven week run of $209.5 million. It just edges-out critical darling PARASITE, which from just 30 theatres, takes $1.38 million for Neon/MK2.
TIFF ’19 selection ABONIMABLE makes it snow this weekend at the Box Office, taking top spot with $20 million from 4,242 theatres across North America for Universal Pictures. The Animated Feature gets 79% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore.
In second is DOWNTON ABBEY with $13.2 million for Focus Features/Universal Pictures, making a two week tally of $52.7 million domestically.
HUSTLERS is still showing gumption in third with $10.3 million for Elevation Pictures/STX Entertainment, almost surpassing the $80-million-mark over three weeks.
IT: CHAPTER 2 settles for fourth with $9.1 million in its fourth week out, taking it to $192 million in its run for Warner Bros.
RAMBO: LAST BLOOD slips to fifth with $8 million for VVS Films/Lionsgate Films, a total $32.5 million in its second week.
Rounding it all out is former champ ANGEL HAS FALLEN with $1.2 million for VVS Films/Lionsgate Films as well.
IT: CHAPTER TWO scares audiences a second straight week, taking $40.1 million from 4,570 theatres across North America. This brings its two-week total to $153.1 million for Warner Bros.
TIFF ’19 selection HUSTLERS debuts huge for STX Entertainment, making it the studio’s best opening yet with $32.5 million from 3,250 theatres. It gets 87% on the Tomatometer and a B- CinemaScore.
ANGEL HAS FALLEN is in third with $4.3 million, a total $60.3 million grossed over four weeks for Lionsgate Films/VVS Films.
THE GOLDFINCH, which also premiered at TIFF ’19, debuts in seventh with $2.7 million from 2,540 theatres for Warner Bros. It gets 24% on the Tomatometer and a B CinemaScore.
THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON rounds things out with $1.8 million for levelFILM and Roadside Attractions.
IT: CHAPTER TWO debuts at the Box Office with a smashing $92 million from 4,570 theatres across North America for Warner Bros. It also has the distinction of the second-highest opening ever for an R-rated film, behind only its predecessor. It gets 63% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore.
ANGEL HAS FALLEN is a distant second with $6 million in its third week out for Lionsgate Films/VVS Films. It has earned $53.5 million domestically.
GOOD BOYS places third with $5.4 million, a total $66.9 million over four weeks for Universal Pictures.
PEANUT BUTTER FALCON lands in seventh with $2.2 million, a total $12.2 million grossed over five weeks for Roadside Attractions and levelFilm.
DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD rounds-out the Top Ten with $2.1 million, a total $51.4 million grossed over five weeks for Paramount Pictures.
Following the record-breaking success as the highest R-rated opening ever, the celebrations came home to where IT all began last night in Toronto. In addition to a special Cast & Crew screening at Scotiabank Theatre, fans also got a chance to see follow-up IT: CHAPTER TWO first!
Director/Writer Andy Muschietti and his sister, Producer Barbara Muschietti made a visit to the City to promote the highly-anticipated Stephen King adaptation. Cineplex’s Tanner Zipchen chat with the two in a Q&A preceding the Screening and talk about navigating the Film especially filming flashbacks with the child cast who have grown since the first installment. They also are asked about what it is like to work with your sibling!
Some clips from the Chat:
Some of our Snaps:
Fans can expect the same emotion that the first film landed on as well as the message of facing your fears head-on, as well as some fantastic performances especially by funnyman Bill Hader who is the heart and soul of the Film. And of course, the scares! Review coming soon.
Warner Bros. Canada release IT: CHAPTER TWO Wednesday, September 6, 2019.
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Fresh off its appearance at Comic-Con comes this brand-new Trailer for IT CHAPTER TWO!
Synopsis:
Evil resurfaces in Derry as director Andy Muschietti reunites the Losers Club—young and adult—in a return to where it all began with “It Chapter Two.”
The film is Muschietti’s follow-up to 2017’s critically acclaimed and massive worldwide box office hit “IT,” which grossed over $700 million globally. Both redefining and transcending the genre, “IT” became part of the cultural zeitgeist as well as the highest-grossing horror film of all time.
Because every 27 years evil revisits the town of Derry, Maine, “It Chapter Two” brings the characters—who’ve long since gone their separate ways—back together as adults, nearly three decades after the events of the first film.
See the Trailer:
Warner Bros. Canada release IT CHAPTER TWO Friday, September 6, 2019.
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Only because 2017’s IT messed us up good, we’re here to ruin your sleep cycle in 2019 as well. Check-out the creepy new Teaser for Toronto-made IT CHAPTER TWO from Director Andy Muschietti.
Synopsis:
Because every 27 years evil revisits the town of Derry, Maine, “It Chapter Two” brings the characters—who’ve long since gone their separate ways—back together as adults, nearly three decades after the events of the first film.
Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “Mama”) stars as Beverly, James McAvoy (“Split,” upcoming “Glass”) as Bill, Bill Hader (HBO’s “Barry,” “The Skeleton Twins”) as ”) as Mike, Jay Ryan (TV’s “Mary Kills People”) as Ben, James Ransone (HBO’s “The Wire”) as Eddie, and Andy Bean (“Allegiant,” Starz’ “Power”) as Stanley. Reprising their roles as the original members of the Losers Club are Jaeden Martell as Bill, Wyatt Oleff as Stanley, Jack Dylan Grazer as Eddie, Finn Wolfhard as Richie, Sophia Lillis as Beverly, Chosen Jacobs as Mike, and Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben. Bill Skarsgård returns in the seminal role of Pennywise.
See the Trailer:
Warner Bros. Canada release IT CHAPTER TWO Friday, September 6, 2019.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros.)
15-year-old Wyatt Oleff gained a huge boost in profile with international Box Office success of 2017’s IT. He reprises the role of Stanley Uris in upcoming IT: CHAPTER TWO, with his older version played by Andy Bean.
Oleff, who just celebrated his birthday last week, returned from Los Angeles to continue work on the eagerly-awaited 2019 follow-up. Co-Stars Finn Wolfhard who plays Richie and his older version, Bill Hader also returned back from the weekend. Oleff, who also was seen in Guardians of the Galaxy, was beyond nice stopping for Selfies and autographs for a few fans.
A couple weeks back, we spotted Oleff’s older Co-Stars bonding including Hader and just this weekend, they were at SPiN playing Ping Pong. McAvoy reportedly was unwell and had cancelled an appearance at San Diego Comic Con, while Bill Skarsgård who plays Pennywise the Clown, was out doing the rounds.
See our Snap with Oleff!
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