After winning the coveted TIFF 2015 Midnight Madness Award, HARDCORE HENRY (formerly known as Hardcore), soon will get a theatrical release!

Synopsis:
Strap in. Hardcore Henry is an original film that was shot completely from the hero’s perspective. You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who’s got her? His name’s Akan (Danila Kozlovsky); he’s a powerful warlord with an army of mercenaries, and a plan for world domination. You’re also in an unfamiliar city of Moscow, and everyone wants you dead. Everyone except for a mysterious British fellow called Jimmy (Sharlto Copley). He may be on your side, but you aren’t sure. If you can survive the insanity, and solve the mystery, you might just discover your purpose and the truth behind your identity. Good luck, Henry. You’re likely going to need it…

Official Artwork:

The Trailer for HARDCORE HENRY debuts during a special two-hour live event on Wednesday, February 10th between 9-11 PM (EST). The event will air on summit1g‘s Twitch channel (http://www.twitch.tv/summit1g).

VVS Films release HARDCORE HENRY Friday, April 8, 2016.

(Photo credit: VVS Films)

We got a huge surprise tonight during the Super Bowl as the latest installment of the BOURNE franchise got a quick unveiling! See this high-octane new Teaser for JASON BOURNE!

Synopsis:
Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in Jason Bourne. Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, once again joins Damon for the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bourne franchise, which finds the CIA’s most lethal former operative drawn out of the shadows.

Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel, Tommy Lee Jones and Julia Stiles also star.

See the Spot:

Universal Pictures Canada release JASON BOURNE on Friday, July 29, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

While we admit we know little about Football, we still love to partake in the festivity and we were thrilled to see not only a National Anthem for the records by Lady Gaga before a mesmerized Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, we also witness headliner Coldplay,  and Bruno Mars rock the crowd in dazzling technicolour Halftime Show!

It was even announced the Beyoncé, in addition to dropping a new Track yesterday in FORMATION, will be going on a  Summer Stadium Tour!

Lady Gaga performing the National Anthem:

Halftime Show with Coldplay, Bruno Mars + Beyoncé

Until next year!

(Photo/video credit: CBS/Getty Images)

The turtles return for a crazy adventure, this time out of the shadows. Did you catch the Super Bowl TV Spot for TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS?

Megan Fox, Stephen Amell, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Laura Linney, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Stephen Farrelly, Johnny Knoxville and more star.

See the Trailer:

Paramount Pictures Canada release TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS on Friday, June 3, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

Premiering right during Super Bowl 50, this new TV Spot for CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR was just unveiled! And did you know that there are some official emojis for those of you on Twitter to use too?  Are you #TEAMCAP or #TEAMIRONMAN?

Synopsis:
When the government sets up a governing body to oversee the Avengers, the team splinters into two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Emily VanCamp, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Frank Grillo, with William Hurt and Daniel Brühl.

See the Spot:

Emoji Details:

Marvel Entertainment Canada release CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR on Friday, May 6, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Marvel Entertainment Canada)

Right in time for the Super Bowl comes this gorgeous looking new Trailer for THE JUNGLE BOOK!

Synopsis:
“The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves, who embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery when he’s forced to abandon the only home he’s ever known.

THE JUNGLE BOOK also stars Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong’o, Christopher Walken, Bill Murray, Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson and Giancarlo Esposito.

See the Trailer:

See the Poster:

Those who Re-Tweet the Trailer from the official Trailer from the @TheJungleBook Twitter account will get a special message from Director Jon Favreau!

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release THE JUNGLE BOOK on Friday, April 15, 2016.

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

Now this one we’re super-stoked about!  In 2003, Ong-Bak would revolutionize the way we looked at Martial Arts Films.   Thai  star Tony Jaa would become a breakout star not only in Asia, gaining legions of fans internationally with the Film being subtitled and released abroad.  Since then he has appeared in Hollywood Blockbusters like Furious 7 and Skin Trade.

After growing-up watching the likes of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li on the big screen, who would’ve known he’d go on to be as iconic as they?  Now he is set to star alongside one of his idols, Li in upcoming third installment in the XXX Franchise, The Return of Xander Cage. The Film sees Cage (Vin Diesel) return after being presumed dead, tasked on a mission which puts him face to face with dangerous Rai (Li).

Jaa is the latest cast member in the action extravaganza to arrive in Toronto after Diesel sightings were reported on King Street West last weekend, him dining at Jacob’s Steakhouse. Others including Bollywood princess Deepika Padukone and Chinese-Canadian Megastar Kris Wu already have been spotted around town.  Confirmed in the Cast are Samuel L. Jackson, Toni Collette, Ruby Rose, Conor McGregor and Nina Dobrev.

Just having celebrated his birthday a couple days back, Jaa arrived in Toronto a bit stunned by the cold weather.  Understandable as he’s coming from the tropical climate of his native Thailand.  He stopped and posed for Photos with random people detecting his immediate starpower.  “Are you famous? Can I get a picture with you?”, asked a lady from the UP Express. Of course, he obliged.  One Fan asked if he’ll  be fighting Jet Li in The Return of Xander Cage and he replied, “You’ll have to watch and see!”.

XXX: The Return of Xander Cage films in Toronto through May.

See our Snap:

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Feb 6, 2016 at 5:34pm PST

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Although many Moviegoers are home this weekend for Super Bowl, that couldn’t stop KUNG FU PANDA from being Master at the Box Office.  The 20th Century Fox release for a second week in a row remains on-top with $21.1 million from 3,987 theatres in its second week out. It has made $69 million domestically thus far.

Debuting in second is the star-studded HAIL, CAESAR! with $11.1 million for Universal Pictures from 2,232 theatres. Critics gave the latest effort from The Coen Brothers a 79% on the Tomatometer, with Audiences giving it a surprisingly-low C- CinemaScore.

Former champ THE REVENANT slips to third with $6.9 million for 20th Century Fox, pushing its tally to $149.5 million over seven weeks.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS slips to fourth spot with $6.6 million, now in its eighth week out.  To date it has made $905 million in North America.

Nicholas Sparks adaptation THE CHOICE opens in fifth with $5.7 million for eOne Films/Lionsgate Films. Critics gave it a 6% on the Tomatometer, but a much more promising B+ CinemaScore.

PRIDE + PREJUDICE + ZOMBIES opens in sixth with $5.1 million for eOne Films. The Jane Austen-Zombie Mashup gets 41% on the Tomatometer and a B- CinemaScore.

THE BOY rounds-out the Top Ten with $3.8 million for STX/eOne Films. The Horror has made $26.6 million in three weeks.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better way to say “I love you” than with something truly decadent?  Not that we’d turn away flowers and chocolates in a heart-shaped box, but we’d really  be wowed by some authentic Parisian Éclairs from NUGATEAU... not to be confused with a villain from Zoolander.

From the same Le Cordon Bleu-trained mind of Jelly Modern Doughnuts and Brick Street Bakery, Atul Palghadmal, comes Toronto’s first Éclair-only Patisserie situated right at discerning and tastemaking Queen and Bathurst.

The cute shop offering both savoury and sweet options are a cut above anything else we’ve tried in the city.  The thin Pâte à Choux, identical to that you’d get in a proper Cream Puff, is filled with just the right amount of crème so not to spill-over into a catastrophic mess.  We’ve been there.

We had the pure delight of trying Mango-Passionfruit, Matcha, Persian Pistachio and Raspberry, all which tasted equally as good as they looked. A closer examination reveals shimmery edible glitter on the glaze and we felt rather elevated eating the decadent Raspberry garnished with a real, thin gold flake.

A perusal of their savoury options has us v. intrigued.  Smoked Salmon with Avocado and Wasabi Crème or Foie Gras with Truffle excite us deeply and are next on our list.  And did we really see a Chinese New Year–themed Éclair too?!

We dare you not to be hypnotized. Watch at your own risk.

Thank you @Nugateau for the gorgeous treats! You must try these authentic Parisian #Eclairs. Everything about these are perfection at its decadent best, down to the gold flakes and shimmery, edible glitter on the glaze. I got to try Persian Pistachio, Mango-Passionfruit, Raspberry and Matcha. All exceptional. Nugateau is by Le Cordon Bleu-trained pastry king #AtulPalghadmal (@jellymodern). They are at 717 Queen Street West. #Toronto #The6ix 🗼

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Feb 5, 2016 at 11:44am PST

NUGATEAU is located at 717 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Learn more about NUGATEAU here:

http://www.facebook.com/nugateau

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

SUPER BOWL 50 is set to take the world stage Sunday night and here to get us all excited for the Big Day are these brand new Commercials to get us into the spirit! Packed with celebrity, corporations went all-out securing that starpower as they should for the biggest day in Sports… err to Football fans!

As you know, I know and continue to know v. little about Football. Let me make my annual prediction, which usually is right! I always judge victory based on the players’ outfits… and this year I love the Carolina Panthers!!  Sorry, Denver Broncos! You can never go wrong with Turquoise. BYE!

(Photo/video credit: Budweiser/T-Mobile/NFL/Kia/Skittles/Doritos)