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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE WRATH OF BECKY” RED-BAND TRAILER
Quiver Distribution will be handling the release of SXSW ’23 selection THE WRATH OF BECKY! Today we get a glimpse of the gore in its brand-new RED-BAND Trailer!! NSFW! This will be in theatres June 9, 2023.
Synopsis
Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them, and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.
Directors:
Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote
Writer: Matt Angel
Story by: Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote
Cast:
Lulu Wilson, Seann William Scott, Denise Burse, Jill Larson, Courtney Gains, Michael Sirow, Aaron Dalla Villa, Matt Angel, Kate Siegel
Release schedule as follows:
Opening nationwide in Canadian theatres on June 9th, 2023 from Quiver Distribution, including cinemas in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Halifax. Please check local listings for screenings in other cities.
(Photo/video credit: Quiver Distribution)
#INTERVIEW: SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT, WYATT RUSSELL + MARC-ANDRÉ GRONDIN ON “GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS”
Taking over Toronto last week at their star-studded Red Carpet for the World Premiere of GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS, the long-awaited Sequel to the Canadian Classic of tomorrow later this week hits theatres nationwide. Co-written, starring and directed by Montreal’s Jay Baruchel, the Film has us reuniting with our beloved hockey brawler Doug Glatt (Seann William Scott) as he delays a much due retirement after his beloved Halifax Highlanders undergo new ownership, captained by his greatest nemesis.
Our David Baldwin had the pleasure of chatting with the Film’s stars, Scott, Marc–André Grondin(Xavier LaFlamme) and Wyatt Russell (Anders Cain).
“The script was awesome”, says Scott on why he returned to reprise his memorable role. “It took my character and all the characters, I felt as I was reading it, I was watching it.”. “I went from, ‘Should we make a Sequel?’ to ‘We have to make this!'”.
Grondin, reveals some of the less flattering things he dealt with for his craft in this Film. “You’re sitting in that gear all day and it’s not good for you skin. It’s gross. After 12 hours, you remove your stuff and you’re like ‘What is this?!'”, he says. “It’s fun but it doesn’t smell good.”.
Russell, a former goalie-turned-actor who also is the son of Hollywood icons Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, reveals how grueling the physical aspects of his role were versus playing hockey in real life. “12 hours per day I was in skates versus one hour in skates. After it was all done, I felt tingly in the toes all day.”.
Watch David’s chats with the Cast below:
Seann William Scott
Marc-André Grondin, x Wyatt Russell
#INTERVIEW: THE CAST OF “GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS” INCLUDING JAY BARUCHEL, SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT, ELISHA CUTHBERT, WYATT RUSSELL AND MORE
The Red Carpet was rolled-out tonight at Scotiabank Theatre for the Toronto for the World Premiere of Hockey Comedy, GOON. In its own right a Canadian Classic, the Film centers on veteran brawler Doug Glatt (Sean William Scott) who at once is dealing with nagging injuries and aging, just about ready to retire. This all changes when his beloved team, the Halifax Highlanders are acquired by new ownership and at once, his arch rival is named captain of the team, threatening to destroy the team irreversibly.
Taking the reins this time around as Director, Montreal’s Jay Baruchel wears multiple caps here as Writer and as one of the Film’s stars. Joining him at the Premiere were the likes of stars Seann William Scott, Elisha Cuthbert, Marc-André Grondin, Wyatt Russell, George Tchortov, Richard Clarkin and Trent Pardy, plus TSN‘s James Duthie and Alexisonfire‘s Wade MacNeil, the latter whose music can be heard in this sequel.
It was a night filled with star power as in-town celebrities including English Soul Singer Beverley Knight who stars in Mirvish‘s The Bodyguard came out, while Katie Findlay who stars in Man Seeking Woman alongside Baruchel too showed her support. Several were surprised to see among others, members of iconic Canadian rock outfit RUSH in attendance, including Geddy Lee!
Our David Baldwin and Siobhán Rich had the pleasure of chatting with the Cast of GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS. We chat about their experience filming in Barrie, just north of the City and also some of their own Stanley Cup picks!
JAY BARUCHEL, Director, Co-Writer and “Pat”
Montreal’s Baruchel tells us about the joys of filming in his native Canada. “I’m home. I get to eat the food I like, people get the references I make and my turns of phrase. Most artists want to create from the place they’re from and I’m no different. It was a very quick ‘yes’.”. He adds, “This Movie’s been in my head and heart for a very long time.”.
And on who he’d like to win the Stanley Cup this year? “Obviously Montreal!”.
ELISHA CUTHBERT, “Mary“
The Calgary-born Actress who has found major success on popular series like Happy Endings and 24, tells us about her reuniting with former Popular Mechanics for Kids Co-Star Jay Baruchel in GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS. “It’s surreal. We started working together when we were so young and to come full circle and have him directing me – I mean there were some pinch-me moments as I never thought in my wildest dreams I’d be starring in a Film with him directing. It was amazing. It was really cool.”.
On preparing for the role of Mary, she says “I drank a lot. I mean, it was acting but I thought this was so great. I can go into this not worrying about sounding too Canadian and just have a good time with it.”.
Married to hockey star Dion Phaneuf, it is clear who Cuthbert is rooting for in the Stanley Cup. “I hope my husband and his team, the Ottawa Senators go all the way.”.
MARC-ANDRÉ GRONDIN, “Xavier”
Grondin gained international acclaim for his work in Jean-Marc Vallée‘s 2005 Film C.R.A.Z.Y. The Montreal native tells us, “I would shoot GOON every year. It’s that much fun for real. Surrounded by friends, playing hockey and getting coached into being a better hockey player. What more could I ask for?”.
On working with Baruchel as Director, he reveals “Actually for Jay‘s birthday, I gave him a GOON Jersey with a ‘C‘ on it because he’s the real captain of the ship.”. He also praises Co-Star Scott, saying “Seann is a great captain, I’ve never seen someone so humble and nice to everyone. He was so available and he’s a real team player and that’s special.”.
“I hope the Habs win. I’m not too sure but that would be amazing!”, Grondin says about the Stanley Cup.
WYATT RUSSELL, “Anders”
Formerly a professional hockey player, Russell also happens to be son of Hollywood royalty Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. On being a real-life hockey player to playing one in GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS, he admits “It was a good time and I’m happy I got to do it.”. That being said, there was still a bit of a learning curve. “I was learning how to be a player because I was a goalie. It was fun to learn a new hockey skill that wasn’t goal-tending.”.
On what advice he’d give his character Anders on getting along better with his own father, he imparts, “I would teach my dad how not to partake and to show love in a different way. I’d speak more to him than me!”, he laughs.
Being a Los Angeles native, he shows his hometown bias choosing the Los Angeles Kings to win the Stanley Cup.
TRENT PARDY, “Stevenson“
Taking-over the role of Stevenson from fellow Canadian actor Ricky Mabe, Trent Pardy tells us about how he became involved with this project. “I met Jay a few years ago and Ricky unfortunately couldn’t be a part of number two, and he asked ‘Why don’t you come in and reprise his role?’. I had big shoes to fill, they were hospitable and welcomed me into group. I’m blessed to be a part of the Highlanders family.”.
He recalls his daily routine filming just north of Toronto. “We shot four weeks up in Barrie on the ice in the morning at 8 o’clock and finished around 6. We’d shoot and have lunch for 15 minutes only. We’d have epic shinny (street hockey) matches, come off drenched in sweat and Hair & Makeup were like, ‘You have to go shower!’.”.
On Baruchel‘s directorial skills, he reveals to us “He’s so technical behind the camera. He’s able to see what he needs, ask what he needs from the actors and gets the technical team to shoot it and it’s picture perfect.”.
“I’m a Habs fan, but they way they’re playing these days who knows?”, he comments on the Stanley Cup.
RICHARD CLARKIN, “Gord”
Reprising the role of Gord, the Murdoch Mysteries star tells us about his experience this time around. “It was the the best family reunion ever. We had such an incredible time – big loving. We got everyone back for the sequel and had as much fun, if not more. We also gained some great new people come in Callum Keith Rennie, Elisha Cuthbert and Wyatt Russell.”.
He adds, “Jay is a wonderful Director. He’s generous, trusts and loves his actors. He runs a happy set.”.
On the Stanley Cup, he says “I’m a Leafs fan but I think Pittsburgh’s got a good chance to repeat.”.
WADE MACNEIL (ALEXISONFIRE), Composer
Known best for his work as a guitarist and vocalist in popular Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, MacNeil and Baruchel actually have been friends for quite some time. “Jay has been a big Alexisonfire fan for a long time. A few years ago we went to Habs game together and as he was putting a Film together. I did a song… and then another… and then I sat down and watched the whole thing. When all was said and done, I did about 30-40 minutes of music.”.
On his goals sonically for GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS, he explains “I wanted it to be all things that sound like you could turn up to 10 in an arena, whether it be big, show-offy, Rock and Roll stuff or tense agro-dance music – whatever it needed to be.”.
MacNeil having grown-up in St. Catharines, Ontario which is close to Buffalo, naturally is Sabres fan.
JAMES DUTHIE (TSN) as himself
The Canadian Screen Award-winning TSN personality has a cameo in this sequel and explains to us about his day on-set. “I shot in one day and next to T.J. Miller, who was lots of fun.He said the rudest, most outrageous stuff I’ve ever heard. I cracked-up several times so I don’t know if I did my part very well.”. He jokes, “I played James Duthie, a sportscaster, so I really had to go out of my realm to play myself.”.
For the Stanley Cup, Duthie has four picks: Washington, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Minnesota. He says, “If I had to narrow it down to one, it’s Washington.”.
Richard Clarkin, Wyatt Russell, Marc-André Grondin, Seann William Scott, Elisha Cuthbert, Jay Baruchel, George Tchortov + Trent Pardy
Seann William Scott, Elisha Cuthbert + Jay Baruchel
Marc-André Grondin, Wyatt Russell, Seann William Scott, Jay Baruchel + Elisha Cuthbert
Jay Baruchel
Marc-André Grondin
Wade MacNeil
Trent Pardy
Elisha Cuthbert
Wyatt Russell
Seann William Scott
eOne Films release GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS Friday, March 17, 2017.
Stay tuned also for David Baldwin‘s chats next week with Seann William Scott, Wyatt Russell and Marc-André Grondin.
All photos taken on the NIKON D3300, video on the SAMSUNG S7.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/David Baldwin/Siobhán Rich)
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS”
eOne Films x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers a chance to attend a special Advance Screening of GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS!
Screenings will be taking place across Canada on the following dates, some with Jay Baruchel in attendance!
GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS – Special Advance Screening Hosted by Jay Baruchel
Halifax – Thursday March 9th – Oxford – 7PM
Calgary – Tuesday March 14th – Chinook – 7PM
Vancouver – Wednesday March 15th – Scotiabank – 7:45PM
GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS Advance Screenings
Ottawa – Wednesday March 15th – Lansdowne – 7PM
Edmonton – Thursday March 16th – South Edmonton – 7PM
Victoria – Thursday March 16th – West Shore – 7PM
Hamilton – Thursday March 16th – Silvercity Hamilton – 7PM
London – Thursday March 16th – Silvercity London – 7PM
Waterloo – Thursday March 16th – Galaxy Waterloo – 7PM
Barrie – Thursday March 16th – Galaxy Barrie – 7PM (cancelled)
Saskatoon – Thursday March 16th – Scotiabank Saskatoon – 7PM (cancelled)
Regina – Thursday March 16th – Galaxy Regina – 7PM (cancelled)
Moncton – Thursday March 16th – Dieppe – 7PM
Synopsis:
It’s a new day for the Halifax Highlanders. A pro lockout has reunited old teammates and brought a crew of new players to the bench; notably missing from the line-up, however, is everyone’s favourite enforcer and heart of the team, Doug “The Thug” Glatt. Sidelined after one too many hits and now married with a baby on the way, Doug is hanging up his skates and settling into life as an insurance salesman. But when Doug’s nemesis, Anders Cain, is made captain of the Highlanders and new ownership threatens to tear his team apart, Doug is compelled back into action.
Ignoring the wishes of wife Eva, Doug heads to the rink, discovering an unlikely training partner in fellow retired enforcer and one-time arch rival, Ross “The Boss” Rhea. Together with grit, passion and unrivaled loyalty, they will grind out one last chance to do what they do best…protect their team.
Goon: Last Of The Enforcers stars Sean William Scott, Jay Baruchel, Allison Pill, Liev Schreiber, Elisha Cuthbert and Wyatt Russell.
Trailer:
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G’luck. Looks to be a great time!
eOne Films release GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS on Friday, March 17, 2017.
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO THE WORLD PREMIERE OF “GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS”
eOne Films x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers a chance to attend the World Premiere of GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS! The screening takes place Monday, March 6, 2017 at Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto with cast and crew in attendance!
Synopsis:
It’s a new day for the Halifax Highlanders. A pro lockout has reunited old teammates and brought a crew of new players to the bench; notably missing from the line-up, however, is everyone’s favourite enforcer and heart of the team, Doug “The Thug” Glatt. Sidelined after one too many hits and now married with a baby on the way, Doug is hanging up his skates and settling into life as an insurance salesman. But when Doug’s nemesis, Anders Cain, is made captain of the Highlanders and new ownership threatens to tear his team apart, Doug is compelled back into action.
Ignoring the wishes of wife Eva, Doug heads to the rink, discovering an unlikely training partner in fellow retired enforcer and one-time arch rival, Ross “The Boss” Rhea. Together with grit, passion and unrivaled loyalty, they will grind out one last chance to do what they do best…protect their team.
Goon: Last Of The Enforcers stars Sean William Scott, Jay Baruchel, Allison Pill, Liev Schreiber, Elisha Cuthbert and Wyatt Russell.
Trailer:
Artwork:
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G’luck. Looks to be a great time!
eOne Films release GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS on Friday, March 17, 2017.
(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)
INTERVIEW: THE CAST OF “GOON” – FEATURING SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT, LIEV SCHREIBER, JAY BARUCHEL, MICHAEL DOWSE & MORE
Canadian Director Michael Dowse (Fubar, It’s All Gone Pete Tong) premiered his latest Hockey-Comedy back in September at TIFF to rousing reception and now is ready to unleash a “rink of fire” to the masses. Alliance Films has shown its firm vote of confidence in the distinctly-Canadian Film, touring it over the past week with stop-offs in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Montreal and tonight, Toronto.
Montreal’s Jay Baruchel not only co-wrote Goon together with Evan Goldberg, but also stars in it. He is said to have been moved to tears by a surprise visit from now-Fiancée and then-Co-Star Alison Pill. The two developed a romance on-set and thus, the Film can be said to be a Labour of Love, in more ways than one. In addition to Dowse and Baruchel, talents David Paetkau, Liev Schreiber and Seann William Scott graced the Fan and Media-filled Red Carpet also at Toronto’s Scotiabank Theatre.
Goon centers upon Doug (Scott), a Jewish-Canadian Bouncer and trained Boxer whom after years of struggling to find his niche, gets hired aboard a floundering Halifax Hockey Team as someone whose purpose solely is to help his Team win fights on-the-ice, fully utilizing those Boxing chops. Doug turns out to be a much better at his job than anticipated and this causes some friction within his Team, especially with its Captain of many vices Xavier (Marc-André Grondin), and also a competing team’s soon-to-retire star, the tough-as-nails Ross (Schreiber). Along the way, Doug falls for Eva (Pill) whom at first appears emotionally unavailable, but nonetheless he is determined to win her affections. With the support of his Team and Buddy Pat (Jay Baruchel), he enjoys a celebrated, although stormy rise to the top – even if it should come at the expense of his overachieving Parents.
Certainly not lacking controversy, Goon has gained much Media attention of late for both its shocking Posters, showing Baruchel in what might be considered a lewd act, but more so its violent on-ice beatdowns. A Representative for the City of Toronto has denied that it ordered the removal of the offending Posters namely from bus shelters, according to a probe by The Globe & Mail.
Baruchel poked fun at the situation, performing quickly an encore of the said lewd act for the Cameras, shouting “Here you go, one more time!”. On a more delicate note, I asked Baruchel about how this Film might be misconstrued solely as a tough, violent Film when in fact much of it actually is a Love Story. “Yes, that’s exactly right. I was raised to believe that toughness has nothing to do with being a good person or not”, he comments. “It’s also a reaction to a terrifying trend in movies where they’re always cynical and always come from a mean-spirited place. I just wanted to bring a happiness and heart back into Films.”.
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