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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN “TITANIC” ON 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY DISC

Revisit James Cameron’s epic masterpiece TITANIC when it arrives for the first time ever remastered on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ December 5, 2023 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

The beloved, worldwide phenomenon won 11 Academy Awards®*, including Best Picture, and continues to attract new fans 25 years after it was originally released.  Now, viewers can experience all of the drama and spectacle in stunning 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision® and a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack** for the finest visual and audio presentation at home.

TITANIC will be available nationwide in a two-disc set that includes the film on 4K Ultra HD, plus a Blu-ray Disc™ boasting more than five hours of new and legacy bonus content, including new interviews with James Cameron, star Kate Winslet, and producer Jon Landau.  The set also includes access to a Digital Ultra HD copy of the film.

Bonus content included in the national release is detailed below:

Blu-ray™ Bonus Disc

  • TITANIC: Stories From the Heart—NEW!

Director James Cameron, producer Jon Landau, and star Kate Winslet share memories and favorite moments and recount the challenges of making the greatest love story in cinema history. Go back in time with film clips, photos and behind-the-scenes moments.

  • TITANIC: 25 Years Later with James Cameron

James Cameron explores the enduring myths and mysteries of the shipwreck, and mounts tests to see whether Jack could have fit on that raft and survived.

  • Behind-the Scenes presentation hosted by Jon Landau—NEW!

Jon Landau introduces a series of behind-the-scenes segments showcasing the making of TITANIC.

  • Trailer Presentation hosted by Jon Landau—NEW!

Jon Landau shares an inside glimpse into the marketing of TITANIC with a story of how a 4-minute trailer overseen by the filmmakers was delivered to theatres, instead of the original “action” trailer.

  • Fan Poster Art—NEW!
  • Reflections on TITANIC (4 parts)
  • Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by James Cameron
  • Additional Behind-the-Scenes
  • Deep-Dive Presentation narrated by James Cameron
  • $200,000,001: A Ship’s Odyssey (The TITANIC Crew Video)
  • Videomatics
  • Visual Effects
  • Music Video “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
  • Still Galleries

4K Ultra HD Disc

  • Director Commentary by James Cameron
  • Cast and Crew Commentary
  • Historical Commentary by Don Lynch and Ken Marschall

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet light up the screen in the timeless and unforgettable story of star-crossed lovers set against the backdrop of the legendary and ill-fated maiden voyage of the “unsinkable” TITANIC.  The film became the first movie to earn over $1 billion and to date it has generated more than $2.2 billion at the global box office.

TITANIC is rated PG-13 for disaster related peril and violence, nudity, sensuality and brief language. 

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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF MARTIN SCORSESE’S “KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON”

Apple Original Films, Paramount Pictures and Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of Martin Scorsese‘s KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON. This received a rousing response in Cannes already.

Screenings take place as follows:

TORONTO – Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00 PM, Scotiabank Theatre Toronto 

MONTREAL (ENG) – Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00 PM, Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal

VANCOUVER – Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00 PM, TBC

EDMONTON – Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00 PM, Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton

WINNIPEG – Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00 PM, Scotiabank Theatre Winnipeg 

Synopsis: 

At the turn of the 20th century, oil brought a fortune to the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight. The wealth of these Native Americans immediately attracted white interlopers, who manipulated, extorted and stole as much Osage money as they could before resorting to murder. Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), “Killers of the Flower Moon” is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal. Also starring Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, based on David Grann’s bestselling book.

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KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON arrives in theatres October 20, 2023.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON” TRAILER

Today we get an official Trailer for Martin Scorsese‘s KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON which just premiered at Cannes to rousing reception.

Synopsis:

At the turn of the 20th century, oil brought a fortune to the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight. The wealth of these Native Americans immediately attracted white interlopers, who manipulated, extorted, and stole as much Osage money as they could before resorting to murder. Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), “Killers of the Flower Moon” is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal. Also starring Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, based on David Grann’s best-selling book.



Hailing from Apple Studios, “Killers of the Flower Moon” was produced alongside Imperative Entertainment, Sikelia Productions and Appian Way. Producers are Martin Scorsese, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas and Daniel Lupi, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Rick Yorn, Adam Sommer, Marianne Bower, Lisa Frechette, John Atwood, Shea Kammer and Niels Juul serving as executive producers.

Director: Martin Scorsese

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone,
Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion, William Belleau, Louis Cancelmi, Tatanka Means,
Michael Abbot Jr., Pat Healy, Scott Shepard, Jason Isbell, Sturgill
Simpson

Writers: Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese

Producers: Martin Scorsese, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Daniel Lupi

Exec. Producers: Leonardo DiCaprio, Rick Yorn, Adam Somner, Marianne Bower, Lisa Frechette, John Atwood, Shea Kammer, Niels Juul

(Photo/video credit: Apple TV+)

#CANNES: “KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON” REVIEW

By Amanda Gilmore

Director Martin Scorsese is back with the ’20s set Killers of the Flower Moon. The story, adapted from the true story and novel by David Grann, focuses on members of the Osage Native American tribe of Osage County, Oklahoma. During the ‘20s, oil was found on the tribe’s land. It gave them wealth but also made them a target. Soon after discovering the oil, White people flocked to Osage Country in search of wealth. William Hale (Robert De Niro) was one of the first ones there. He built a strong foundation with the tribe and is considered a comrade. When Hale’s nephew Ernest (Leonardo DiCaprio) comes back from the war he returns to Hale’s home. Before long, Ernest has become smitten with wealthy Osage Mollie (Lily Gladstone). Once Hale gets word he lets it slip that if Ernest were to marry Mollie he would inherit all her money when she dies.

No one does it like Scorsese. The celebrated Filmmaker has managed to make the 3 1/2-hour runtime breezes by. This is thanks to his meticulous pacing, the engrossing story and the powerhouse performances. None more so than Gladstone whose surrounded by two heavyweights in the industry yet commands our attention. She’s truly a force to be reckoned with.

Killers of the Flower Moon shines the spotlight on the atrocities that happened to the Osage tribe by white people. Hale is the ringleader of the heinous acts inflicted on the Osage people. De Niro is in top form as the greedy, savage man who’ll stop at nothing for wealth. It’s impossible to think that anyone could pull off this role other than him. He’s our entry into the corrupt system that was at play by White people against the Osage tribe.

Screenwriters Scorsese and Eric Roth expose the system that aids in the crimes Hale orders. That system includes doctors, insurance brokers and more who work together to inflict and keep horrendous acts secret. Hale was a master manipulator, even to his own Nephew. Upon first introduction, it’s obvious that Ernest is gullible, slightly daft and money-obsessed. DiCaprio is a powerhouse that delivers a character that has the ability to manipulate himself and the audience.

The Film might be set in the ‘20s, however, there is a direct correlation to today, most prominently with the missing and murdered Indigenous women. Hale’s acts are leading to the deaths of the Osage people but no one investigates. As expected, Scorsese doesn’t shy away from the brutality inflicted on the Osage people. One scene shows Mollie’s deceased sister Anna’s body being cut up by doctors, who claim that was part of their examination, in front of the public.

Killers of the Flower Moon is a Film that rarely gets made. Scorsese deserves credit for giving a voice to the Osage tribe and showing the atrocities that happened to them. It’s an important Film that will change minds, open hearts and hopefully will make people want to fight for the heinous injustices still being committed against Indigenous peoples across the world.



Killers of the Flower Moon screens at Cannes ’23:

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#FIRSTLOOK: JAMES CAMERON’S “TITANIC” BACK IN THEATRES – NEW FEATURETTE

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary James Cameron’s Academy Award®- winning “Titanic”, the iconic Film will be back in theaters on Friday, February 10, 2023. Today we get a new Featurette reflecting on its legacy.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, a remastered version of James Cameron’s multi-Academy Award®-winning “Titanic” will be re-released to theaters in 3D 4K HDR and high-frame rate. With a cast headed by Oscar® winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the film is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the “unsinkable” Titanic, at the time, the largest moving object ever built.

“Titanic” won a record 11 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction-Set Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Original Dramatic Score, Best Original Song, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Visual Effects. Upon its initial release in 1997, the film became the #1 all-time global box office champ and is currently the third highest grossing film worldwide.

Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Studios present A Lightstorm Entertainment Production, “Titanic,” starringLeonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, Danny Nucci, Gloria Stuart, David Warner, Victor Garber and Bill Paxton. Written and Directed by James Cameron, the film was Produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, with Rae Sanchini serving as Executive Producer.

See the new Trailer:

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

#INTERVIEW: “DON’T LOOK UP”

By Mr. Will Wong

The incredibly star-studded DON’T LOOK UP comes to us from acclaimed Director/Writer Adam McKay (Vice, The Big Short). The Dark Comedy centers on two Astronomers, Randy Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) who embark on a Media Tour to warn the world that a comet is approaching, potentially destroying our planet.

We are incredibly-honoured to be among the group of Journalists selected to attend the global press conference for DON’T LOOK UP, and joining us were an impressive bunch

Leonardo DiCaprio tells us about working with McKay and also comments on the marred public perception of Scientists.

DiCaprio: “Adam created this Film, which was about the Climate Crisis, but made it with a sense of urgency by making it about a comet that is about to hit earth within eight months. And it’s about how Science has become politicized and there’s alternative facts. I was just thinking to play a character who’s solely based on so many people I’ve met from the scientific community, in particular Climate Scientists who have been trying to communicate the urgency of this issue and feeling like they’re subjected to the last page on the newspaper. There’s too many other things we’re inundated with. I love the way he portrayed these two different characters, one that is incredibly-outspoken, this Greta Thunberg-type of character in Jen‘s and mine who is trying to play within the system.”.

“I also love the way he was incredibly truthful about how we’re so immensely distracted from the whole truth nowadays and of course Covid hit and there was a whole new scientific argument going on there. It’s such an important Film to be a part of at this particular time.”.

Lawrence: “It’s just so sad and frustrating to watch people who’ve dedicated their lives to learning the truth and be turned away because people don’t like what the truth has to say.”.

Adam McKay talks about his use of Comedy in delivering this very serious real-life message.

McKay: “We were talking about the idea of dealing with Climate Crisis which is so overwhelming and arguably the greatest threat to life in the history of mankind. It almost can feel like an animal attacking you, but if you’re able to laugh, that means you have some distance. I actually think that’s really important and you can feel urgency and sadness, and feel lost, while also having a sense of humour. And that was the intention of the Movie after the crazy last five, ten years we’ve all had. Wouldn’t it be funny to just laugh at this? So that was kinda the approach.”.

DiCaprio talks about the necessity of some of the blockbuster names in the Film to get the message out about Climate Change.

DiCaprio: “I’ve been looking for a movie about the subject for decades now. This is an issue where everyone feels ultimately like, ‘What kind of difference can we make?’ and what can we contribute to this cause. Adam really cracked the code with so many comparisons that we can make to the Climate Change crisis with this story line. As a whole, it’s the most important topic we all can be talking about on a regular basis. It takes Artists like this to change the narrative, to create conversation.”.

In DON’T LOOK UP, the central comet is named after Lawrence‘s character. She is asked about how her character feels about this.

Lawrence: “I think at first it’s very exciting until it becomes a catastrophe, and you’re named something people are not happy about. There was an evolution where at first she was very proud of this and then resentment built.”.

Kid Cudi talks about his experience on this Film as DJ Chello, while also contributing to the Film’s theme song “Just Look Up” with Ariana Grande, who plays Riley Bina.

Cudi: “It was nerve-wrecking. It felt like even though I was there for three days, it felt like a family setting and everybody embraced me. It was my first time meeting Tyler Perry, and he’s so cool and I didn’t realize he was so tall! I learned sometimes you’ve just gotta relax and go with the flow and be within your space and comfortable. I talk to Kathryn Hahn, whom I’m friends with, and she told me about Adam. She said, ‘Just be ready for him to throw anything!’ and that made me even more scared.”.

“When Nicholas Britell (Song Producer) played the song for me, I said, ‘Holy shit! Where do I fit? How do I approach this?’. He had something written for me and we tried that, but it just wasn’t working. Maybe it would be better if I approach it with my own flavour and take that approach. This is not me writing a song from a Kid Cudi perspective, this is from DJ‘s perspective and they’ve (DJ and Riley) just linked back up, and he’s pretty much confessing and expressing his love to her, and he’s just kinda forgetting about the importance of the song. I’m just happy to be with my baby. I took this approach. You’re on-stage with this girl making this song with the love of your life. You just had a huge fallout and everyone around the world knew about it. So it was this reunion moment. It was intense at first because Ariana is such an incredible Artist. Her vocal performance is just stellar. I’m just really happy we were happy to figure it out and it worked.”.

“Just Look Up” can be heard here:

Lawrence also talks about her experience working with Grande, being a huge fan of hers.

Lawrence: “It was shocking, she’s so tiny. I’m a huge fan of her music. It was overwhelming. Our worlds don’t normally collide. I felt like a radio contest winner. I didn’t know how to talk to her. I just did my best.”.

Jonah Hill and DiCaprio each talk about their mutual admiration for one another, working together this a third time. Hill plays the President’s son Jason Orlean.

Hill: “Honestly, I’ve always been a fan of Leo and have had mad respect for how much he puts his money and time where his mouth is in regards to this issue, so not only as a friend, but someone who is out there talking a big game, and actually walks the walk.”.

DiCaprio: “He is an absolute genius, this friend of mine. He has this ability to improvise, take control of a scene and have the narrative be shifted in amazing, colourful ways. It is a sight to witness and truly remarkable to experience. He’s absolutely a genius. I would love to work on a hundred more films.”.

Lawrence: “Amen, really fun.”.

Hill: “I agree with what he said (laughs). Real talk, I’ve worked with now pretty much all the best Actors in the world, a lot who are up here right now, and there’s been no more loyal friend in show business. Aside from that, put all those feelings aside. What you see when they yell “action!’ and what he does, no disrespect, is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Hands down. Just kidding! Duh! (looking at Meryl Streep) I’ll text you how I feel!”.

Tyler Perry talks about playing TV Host Jack Bremner, opposite Cate Blanchett who plays Brie Evantee.

Perry: “I actually made a couple phone calls to people who are on morning shows right now that I admire, I sent them part of the Script. I said, ‘Why don’t you read this and send it back to me on your iPhone?’. And they did, so I got some bits here and there. Those guys are professional Journalists. They were very helpful helping me pull that off.”.

McKay: “Tyler is being very humble, by the way. The big trick between him and Cate Blanchett is that they really had to have a chemistry. It was so remarkable within five minutes, it was as if they’d been on a show together for ten years!”.

Perry: “That happens when there’s sexual chemistry! That was obvious. I said, ‘Okay, I just have to flirt, I get it!’. She’s gonna kill me!”.

Meryl Streep talks about her character President Orlean and where she pulled inspiration and the sacrifices of being a public servant.

Streep: “There were so many places to take things from because there’s so many preposterous people who put themselves in public places shamelessly. It was kinda fun to put together this character who was about amassing power and money, more power and more money. And nice hair and nails to top it all off. And unfortunately, that’s what the cost of what being a public servant is. You really have to make a big sacrifice. Your family makes a sacrifice and you have to be willing to do that. It’s amazing we ever get good people to do it. We need them right now. It’s a high cost in public service, that’s for sure.”.

DiCaprio talks about a compelling moment in DON’T LOOK UP where he delivers an impassioned speech.

DiCaprio: “Adam and I worked on that speech probably 50 times together. What I really wanted to do was try to articulate the frustration of the scientific community, how one is sitting on a pulpit trying to tell the truth and all these other noises are drowning out the main message. So we worked a lot together trying to understand the frustration of the scientific community and how one would be in a situation like that. How do you put on this professional jacket to cut through straight to the truth of the situation?”.

The Cast is asked about moments in the Film they found chilling.

Streep: “There is a scene in a bar with Tyler and Cate and everything’s going to shit outside. She says, ‘I just wanna get drunk and talk shit about people’. I know a lot of people like that. It’s not an unusual reaction but it chilled my bones.”.

“I don’t want to give any spoilers, but there’s also when they’re in the car with Timothée Chalamet and he proposes an idea to Jen and she goes ‘Yeah’. And it’s so clear it’s no way it’s ever gonna happen. The human dream is you hope something good will happen even though we know something bad is. That’s the kernel of truth, that we push this information away because it’s too painful.”.



DON’T LOOK UP is in select theatres December 10, 2021 and on Netflix December 24, 2021.

Our Review will be up shortly.



(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

#FIRSTLOOK: “DON’T LOOK UP” ARTWORK AND TRAILER

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence star in DON’T LOOK UP, from the same mind that brought us THE BIG SHORT and VICE.

Synopsis:

DON’T LOOK UP tells the story of two low-level astronomers who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth. Written and Directed by Adam McKay.

DON’T LOOK UP arrives on Netflix December 24, 2021.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE LONELIEST WHALE”

Leonardo DiCaprio executive products THE LONELIEST WHALE, coming soon to theatres and on-demand. See this new Trailer!

Synopsis:

THE LONELIEST WHALE is a cinematic quest to find the “52 Hertz Whale,” which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale. As the film embarks on this engrossing journey, audiences will explore what this whale’s lonely plight can teach us — not just about our changing relationship to the oceans, but to each other. Executive Produced with Leonardo DiCaprio and Adrian Grenier, directed by Joshua Zeman.

THE LONELIEST WHALE arrives in theates July 9, 2021 and across all digital and on-demand platforms July 16, 2021 via Elevation Pictures.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

#TIFF19: “AND WE GO GREEN”

Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong

Oscar-winning Documentarian Fisher Stevens and Producer Leonardo DiCaprio were at TIFF back in 2016 with their climate change Doc Before the Flood. They return this year with another environmental Doc, And We Go Green, centring on the International Formula E racing circuit, the drivers racing electric cars during one 12-race season and all of the advancements and benefits electric cars will have on our future.

And We Go Green is at its best when Stevens and Co-Director Malcolm Venville are focusing on the origins of Formula E racing and on the electric cars themselves. This material is fascinating and of the most vital importance to literally everyone on the planet. But only a small portion of the Film’s 99-minute running time are spent on these topics. The rest are spent on the racing and the drivers. As you can imagine, the racing scenes are fairly spectacular and thrilling. But the profiles and histories on the drivers, not to mention all the in-fighting and drama these racers cause, wreck of bad reality television. I was compelled by their tales in some instances, but as the Film progresses deep into the season, I found myself caring less and less.

AND WE GO GREEN screens during TIFF at the following times:

Sunday September 8, 3:00pm @ Ryerson Theatre [World Premiere]
Tuesday September 10, 1:30pm @ Scotiabank Theatre
Friday September 13, 9:45am @ Scotiabank Theatre

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE QUENTIN TARANTINO’S “ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD”

Sony Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see Quentin Tarantino’s ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD.

Screenings are as follows:

TORONTO – Wednesday, July 24, 7:30PM – Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas
VANCOUVER – Wednesday, July 24, 7:00PM – Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
CALGARY – Wednesday, July 24, 7:00PM – Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
EDMONTON – Wednesday, July 24, 7:00PM – Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas

Synopsis:
Quentin Tarantino’s ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age.

 

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Sony Pictures Canada release ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Friday, July 27, 2019.

 

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