We are praying to God this comes to TIFF ’18! This looks incredible! Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish star in NIGHT SCHOOL. Check-out this brand new Trailer!

Synopsis:
The comedy from director Malcolm D. Lee (Girls Trip) follows a group of misfits who are forced to attend adult classes in the longshot chance they’ll pass the GED exam.

Co-stars Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, Taran Killam and Romany Malco join Hart on-screen for the film that Hart produces for his Hartbeat Productions, and Packer via his Will Packer Productions.

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Universal Pictures Canada release NIGHT SCHOOL Friday, September 28, 2018.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures)

eOne Films x Mr. Will want Readers to win Run-of-Engagement Passes to see TIFF ’17 selection ALLURE in Toronto at TIFF Bell Lightbox.

Synopsis:
A thirty-year-old woman, troubled by her past and struggling with a dysfunctional relationship with her father, seeks sexual and emotional fulfillment through a series of failed relationships. However, her life changes when she befriends and convinces an unhappy sixteen-year-old girl to run away to her house, under the guise of a confidante who wants to help. Although the arrangement initially works, it soon becomes clear that for the young girl to stay and continue satisfying her needs, the older woman will have to employ immoral tactics. Manipulation, denial and co-dependency fuel what ultimately becomes a fractured dynamic that can only sustain itself for so long.

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eOne Films release ALLURE Friday, April 6, 2018 in Toronto at TIFF Bell Lightbox.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

It was an awesome Easter/Passover Long Weekend in Toronto. Some stars arrived back in town, some stayed in town!

As production is set to resume on the eighth season of acclaimed Series Suits this week, Amanda Schull who stars as Katrina Bennett and was upgraded recently to a Series Regular, made her way back to town with husband George Wilson. With stars Patrick J. Adams and Meagan Markle exiting the Series, we see some exciting additions to the Cast like Katherine Heigl (Grey’s Anatomy) who just arrived last week.

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While Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy continues to film around town through July and potentially August, we haven’t seen many of its stars around but one interesting thing is that Mindhunter star Cameron Britton has been cast as Hazel in the Series based on My Chemical Romance Frontman Gerard Way‘s Comic Book Series. Other recent additions include R&B Queen and Actress Mary J. Blige.

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For the Soccer fans, Mexico’s Club América arrived to much fanfare at the Airport which hoards of fans and Media awaiting their arrival. They will be in a much-awaited clash against Toronto FC! Hover cursor left and right to navigate the slideshow!

Club América

Completely random! When you run into in their entirety, #Mexico’s v. striking #ClubAmerica in town for a rare #TFC Clash. ⚽ Swipe left for more. @clubamerica #OribePeralta #CecilioDominguez #MateusUribeVilla #EmanuelAguilera #RenatoIbarra #GuidoRodriguez #AlejandroDiazLiceaga #EdsonAlvarez #AldoJafid #Soccer #Football #TorontoFC #Toronto #VamosAmerica

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Some other talent we’ve seen around town, although exactly what for, still is unconfirmed:

Ross Butler

Adam Brody

DJ Cotrona

We also saw Ruby O. Fee, a German Actress finishing the last leg of filming for Jonas Åkerlund‘s Assassin Thriller POLAR starring Katheryn Winnick, Vanessa Hudgens and Mads Mikkelsen.

Ruby O. Fee

Our Snap:

The Cast of Shazam! continue to make a splash around the City and we love following how big a family they’ve become over Social Media, bonding over TV, Movies and game nights. They even went to CN Tower together last week and also had a special private screening of Ready Player One at Warner Bros. Pictures Canada‘s Head Office uptown. Film wraps May.

Some Snaps:

Marta Milans

Cooper Andrews

Grace Fulton

Ian Chen

The Cast largely have been really nice to fans and we have been extra cautious with the younger talent ensuring their caretakers and parents were okay with photos.

A Reader who requested to remain anonymous sent us this Snap of Zachary Levi in-costume as he filmed on-location a while back. The costume appears faithful to the original Comics. Dare we say it may even veer a bit to the nostalgic/campy?

Expect a huge unveil July at San Diego Comic Con after it wraps here in May. Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release SHAZAM! April 2019.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/USA Network)

READY PLAYER ONE isn’t playin’ at all this Easter Weekend! The latest Steven Spielberg Film debuts atop the Box Office with a strong $52 million from 4,234 theatres for Warner Bros. It gets 76% on the Tomatometer and an A- CinemaScore from Audiences.

Debuting a second this weekend is Tyler Perry‘s ACRIMONY with $16.9 million from 2,006 theatres for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films. It gets 30% on the Tomatometer and an A- CinemaScore.

In third is BLACK PANTHER with $11.5 million in its seventh week out. Its gross in North America comes to $650 million.

Faith-based Drama I CAN ONLY IMAGINE is in fourth this weekend with $10.4 million for Roadside Attractions. It has made $55 million over three weeks.

PACIFIC RIM UPRISING lands in fifth spot with $9.5 million in its second week out, a two-week total of $46 million domestically.

Rounding-out the Top Ten is ISLE OF DOGS with $2.8 million, a total $5.9 million over two weeks.

Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers in Toronto and Vancouver a chance to see BEIRUT starring Jon Hamm! The screenings take place on April 9, 2018 (Toronto) and April 12, 2018 (Vancouver).

Synopsis:
In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family’s death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working undercover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.

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Elevation Pictures release BEIRUT Friday, April 13, 2018.

Official Hashtag: #BEIRUTTheMovie

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

Filmed right here in Toronto, we were beginning to wonder what happened to this Movie! Check out the new Trailer for BACKSTABBING FOR BEGINNERS starring Theo James and Ben Kingsley.

Synopsis:
Based on a true story, an idealistic young employee working at the UN investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor and uncovers a vast global conspiracy, that may even involve his own boss, in this gripping and timely thriller.

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eOne Films release BACKSTABBING FOR BEGINNERS, coming soon.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

eOne Films x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to see MIDNIGHT SUN Prize Packs! Audiences cannot get enough of this love story which scored an A CinemaScore! Packs include copies of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from the Movie and a Run-of-Engagement Pass to see it anywhere it is playing in Canada during its theatrical run.

Synopsis:
An epic romantic drama, MIDNIGHT SUN tells the life-affirming story of 17-year-old Katie Price, sheltered since childhood with a rare disease that makes even the smallest amount of sunlight deadly. One night, fate intervenes when she meets Charlie, an ex-high school all-star athlete, whom she has secretly admired for years. She hides her condition from him as the two embark on a uniquely powerful romance over one nearly perfect summer.

MIDNIGHT SUN stars Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

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Schwarzenegger, Thorne x Mr. Will

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eOne Films release MIDNIGHT SUN Friday, March 23, 2018.

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Filmed right here in Toronto and premiering at TIFF ‘ 17, KODACHROME will soon stream on Netflix. Check-out the Trailer and Poster for the Film starring Jason Sudeikis and Elizabeth Olsen.

Synopsis:
From director Mark Raso, Kodachrome stars Jason Sudeikis, Ed Harris, and Elizabeth Olsen. As the era of Kodachrome film processing comes to an end, a man must reunite with his estranged father on a roadtrip to develop his final rolls of Kodachrome film.

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Netflix Canada stream KODACHROME Friday, April 20, 2018.

More here.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

While Toronto has been Pilot and TV Series-heavy in terms of filming, something interesting is on the horizon.  We are hearing through a source that a new Film titled RUN THIS TOWN will be filming in the City around April. It will star TONY winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen) and Toronto’s Mena Massoud who will play the titular role in Disney’s upcoming live-action Aladdin Film. While not yet confirmed on IMDb, Damian Lewis (Homeland) and Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries), the latter also of Toronto, are likely to star also.

Ricky Tollman writes and directs this, his first Feature Film. Tollman attended OMDC’s 2016 International Financing Forum for the Film, which finally is set to take off.

Synopsis:
The plot follows a young journalist (Platt), desperate to prove himself, who catches wind of a scandal involving a flashy, unpredictable politician with no filter (Lewis). Political aides (Massoud and Dobrev) attempt to keep their boss in check – and the story under wraps – in order to save their jobs.

The Shoot is estimated to take approximately one month in Toronto. Pretty timely with Doug Ford‘s recent naming as the Ontario PC Leader?

More to come. The Film is said to have its sights on a TIFF ’18 Premiere.

(Photo credit: Universal Pictures)

Taking place at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena tonight, the 47th annual JUNO Awards took place, celebrating the best in Canadian achievements on a national and international stage. The themes of truth and reconciliation were front and center tonight in light of recent social movements like #TimesUp and #MeToo.

The late Gord Downie was honoured winning Artist of the Year. Brothers Patrick and Mike accepted the Award on his behalf, stating “All this love and support is really helping the healing. This is Gord‘s Award. He’s Artist of the Year but he was our man of a lifetime.”. He was paid tribute to also by friends Dallas Green (City and Colour) and Sarah Harmer via song during the CBC Broadcast. Downie himself was awarded post-humously alongside Kevin Drew as Songwriter of the Year for their work on A Natural, Introduce Yerself and The North on his Album Introduce Yerself, released October 2017. He also won for Adult Alternative Album of the Year.

“I left your house this morning” 🎶 @cityandcolour and @sarah_harmer perform an amazing tribute to Gord Downie #JUNOS pic.twitter.com/ZktmUPKeLK

— The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards) March 26, 2018

Receiving major recognition tonight also was Montreal’s Arcade Fire winning Album of the Year for Everything Now. The Band also were recognized for their body of contributions, receiving the International Achievement Award.

Everything RIGHT NOW! 🌐 @arcadefire https://t.co/tsEGnDry4i pic.twitter.com/rqTtZxLJUS

— The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards) March 26, 2018

Michael Bublé, who prior to tonight had won 12 JUNOs, filled hosting duties after being unable to do so last year due to his son Noah falling ill.

He won for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year for Nobody But Me and confirmed earlier in the evening that he and his wife Luisana Lopiloto are expecting a second child. Fellow Vancouver native Diana Krall who won Vocal Jazz Album and Producer of the Year for her Album Turn Up the Quiet would join him on-stage in a duet of Nat King Cole‘s Love.

We L-O-V-E @DianaKrall and @michaelbuble performing together! ❤ #JUNOS https://t.co/ORKYyA7mNM pic.twitter.com/66TC3rtqxF

— The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards) March 26, 2018

Another major highlight was Canadian Outfit Barenaked Ladies coming together on-stage for a one-night-only reunion, marking the Band’s 30th anniversary. The Band this year are inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Steven Page had embarked on a solo career in 2009 and joined his Bandmates on-stage and each of them individually thanked those who were a part of their success in a comical song which drew thunderous applause from the crowd.

.@barenakedladies with @stevenpage are officially inducted into the @CANMusicHF! #JUNOS pic.twitter.com/Crd4B1I0Sw

— The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards) March 26, 2018

Pickering’s Shawn Mendes won Single of the Year for There’s Nothing Holdin’ me Back and also the Fan Choice Award, although he wasn’t in attendance as he preps his upcoming Album.

Kendrick Lamar won International Album of the Year for DAMN.

Toronto’s LIGHTS was awarded Pop Album of the Year for her Disc, Skin & Earth.

Brampton’s Jessie Reyez scored for Breakthrough Artist. Her hit Figures reached #58 on the Canadian Billboard Hot 100, which she performed live on the Broadcast joined by fellow Torontonian Daniel Caesar, who won R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for his Track, Freudian.

No words ❤ @Jessiereyez @DanielCaesar #JUNOS pic.twitter.com/dtPDdB4mdI

— The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards) March 26, 2018

See some of the talent back in Toronto from the JUNOs festivities! Hover cursor left and right to navigate.

With Canada’s new It-Boy, #DanielCaesar, a winner at this weekend’s #JUNOs. Swipe left to see some of the names back from the festivities. 🍁 1. Daniel Caesar 2. Daniel Caesar 3. #GeddyLee of #RUSH 4. #ScottHelman 5. #JimCuddy of #BlueRodeo #juno2018 #junoawards

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For a complete list of winners, click here.

The Awards will take place in London, Ontario in 2019.

(Photo/video credit: The JUNO Awards)