Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers in Toronto and Montreal and chance to see ANNIHILATION!

Screenings take place as follows:
Toronto: Screening is Wednesday, February 21st, Cineplex Scotiabank, Time: 7:30 pm

Montreal:  Screening is Wednesday, February 21st, Cineplex Cinema Banque Scotia Montreal, Time: 7:30pm

Synopsis:
Lena, a biologist and former soldier, joins a mission to uncover what happened to her husband inside Area X – a sinister and mysterious phenomenon that is expanding across the American coastline. Once inside, the expedition discovers a world of mutated landscape and creatures, as dangerous as it is beautiful, that threatens both their lives and their sanity.

From visionary director Alex Garland (Ex Machina, 28 Days Later) and based on the acclaimed best-selling Southern Reach Trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer, Annihilation stars Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tessa Thompson, Gina Rodriguez and Tuva Novotny.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release ANNIHILATION Friday, February 23, 2018.

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Moviegoers have Romance on their minds pre-Valentine’s Day weekend as FIFTY SHADES FREED steams-up the Box Office with $40.3 million from 3,768 theatres for Universal Pictures. While the Franchise finale is unable to eclipse the $80 million its first chapter earned opening weekend in 2015, this by no means is a disgrace as it falls just short of its 2017 installment, which opened with $46 million. It gets 11% on the Tomatometer from Critics and a B+ CinenaScore from Audiences.

In second is PETER RABBIT with $22 million from 3,725 theatres for Sony Pictures. It gets a 58% on the Tomatometer and an A- CinemaScore.

THE 15:17 TO PARIS debuts in third with $11.7 million from 3,042 theatres for Warner Bros. The Clint Eastwood Film centering on the true story of three Americans who confronted a terrorist aboard a train, gets a 20% on the Tomatometer and a B- CinemaScore.

JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE lands in fourth this weekend with $9.6 million. Over eight weeks it has grossed $365 million for Sony Pictures.

THE SHAPE OF WATER is in ninth with $3 million for Fox Searchlight, putting the Oscar Contender close to the $50-million-mark domestically.

DEN OF THIEVES rounds-out the Top Ten with $2.7 million in its fourth week, totaling $40.8 million for STX Entertainment/VVS Films.

Production officially has begun on DC Comics’ SHAZAM and while he was busy due to filming obligations in Utah filming, Asher Dov Angel has arrived in Toronto! The 15-year-old star known best for his work on Disney Channel’s Andi Mack, has been cast in the role of Billy Batson who transforms into superhero Shazam, who will be played by Zachary Levi.

Arriving with his family and a ton of luggage, Angel‘s father Jody seemed just as enthused about his son starring in the Comic Adaptation which he is a huge fan of. Shazam wraps in May.

See our Snap:

#AsherDovAngel in Toronto beginning work on DC Comics' #SHAZAM.

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We spotted Co-Star Jack Dylan Grazer arriving last week! More here.

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release SHAZAM April 2019.

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Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to take Readers to see the horrific STRANGERS: PREY AT NIGHT! We still have nightmares about the Original! The Film screens Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in the following cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Halifax and Ottawa.

Synopsis:
A road trip to visit relatives takes a dangerous turn when a family arrives at a secluded mobile home park that’s mysteriously deserted — until three masked psychopaths show up.

Trailer:

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Elevation Pictures release EVERY DAY Friday, March 9, 2018.

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It’s been like forever since we’ve heard from Amy Schumer! The new Trailer for I FEEL PRETTY, her latest Comedy which tackles self-image, just was released today and we admit, it looks pretty funny! And we must admit we are intrigued by Michelle Williams in a Comedy.

Synopsis:
In I FEEL PRETTY an ordinary woman who struggles with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy on a daily basis wakes from a fall believing she is suddenly the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. With this newfound confidence she is empowered to live her life fearlessly and flawlessly, but what will happen when she realizes her appearance never changed?

The Cast includes: Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams, Rory Scovel, Emily Ratajkowski, Aidy Bryant, Busy Phillips, Tom Hopper with Naomi Campbell and Lauren Hutton.

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eOne Films release I FEEL PRETTY Friday, June 29, 2018.

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We’ve all been waiting eagerly for Marvel’s BLACK PANTHER. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada, Universal Music Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers in Canada the exciting chance to win a copy of BLACK PANTHER THE ALBUM! Produced by internationally-celebrated superstar Kendrick Lamar and Billboard Magazine’s Executive of the Year Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, the Album features a star-studded roster of talent including SZA, Khalid, James Blake, Future, Travis Scott and Canada’s own The Weeknd!

About The Film

Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.

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Track Listing:

1. “Black Panther” – Kendrick Lamar

2. “All The Stars” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA

3. “X” – Schoolboy Q, 2 Chainz and Saudi

4. “The Ways” – Khalid and Swae Lee

5. “Opps” – Vince Staples and Yugen Blakrok

6. “I Am” – Jorja Smith

7. “Paramedic!” – SOB X RBE

8. “Bloody Waters” – Ab-Soul, Anderson .Paak and James Blake

9. “King’s Dead” – Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future and James Blake

10. Redemption Interlude

11. “Redemption” – Zacari and Babes Wodumo

12. “Seasons” – Mozzy, Sjava and Reason

13. “Big Shot” – Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott

14. “Pray For Me” – Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd

Artwork for BLACK PANTHER THE ALBUM:

If you haven’t checked-out the incredible Single PRAY FOR ME by Kendrick Lamar and The Weekend, you can listen here.

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Universal Music Canada release BLACK PANTHER THE ALBUM Friday, February 9, 2018.

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release BLACK PANTHER Friday, February 16, 2018.

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“We all have our demons.”.

We get our First Look at Tom Hardy in Marvel’s VENOM in this new Teaser. We also get a quick glimpse of Michelle Williams as Anne Weying!

Synopsis:
One of Marvel‘s most enigmatic, complex and badass characters comes to the big screen, starring Academy Award® nominated actor Tom Hardy as the lethal protector Venom.

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Sony Pictures Canada release VENOM Friday, October 5, 2018.

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We’ve waited a long time for it and here it is! At last a new look at the DEADPOOL Sequel!

Synopsis:
After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover.

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20th Century Fox Canada release the Sequel to DEADPOOL Friday, May 18, 2018.

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Huge things are expected of Marvel’s long-awaited BLACK PANTHER and with just another week to go till release, Toronto Fans were treated to a celebratory Canadian Premiere for the Ryan Coogler-directed Film. Fans queued hours for a chance at rush tickets to the event graced by none other than star Danai Gurira, known best for her work on AMC’s acclaimed series The Walking Dead as Michonne.

The groundbreaking Blockbuster comes with raves based on its Los Angeles Premiere last week and members of the Cast were just in South Korea to promote the Film too.

BLACK PANTHER is set in a technologically-advanced African nation called Wakanda, where upon the death of his father, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) rises to the throne as a successor king. He summons the help of the warriors Dora Milaje led by Okoye (Danai Gurira), his estranged wife Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), mother Ramonda (Angela Bassett) and sister Shuri (Letitia Wright), among others to defend what he is due by birthright. Unexpected challengers surface suddenly to overthrow him, also threatening to cause chaos in the world with weapons made from a precious element native to Wakanda called Vibranium.

We ask a dazzling Gurira dressed in black and gold, about being approached by Coogler who admittedly had never seen The Walking Dead when reaching out to her.

Gurira: “He had seen me in a Movie that was same time as Fruitvale Station at Sundance and that Movie was called The Mother of George. So it was from that quiet Indie he became interested in working with me. This came to pass and he wrote a role with me in mind. As an Actor, nothing really tops that because I had so much respect for him. I was just so proud of him, this young man who came out of grad school and made this type of an impact. He’s so humble, so sweet, such a good guy.”.

One of the greatest things about BLACK PANTHER is its element of humour and often we see its characters are aware of the world beyond Wakanda. Likewise, Gurira’s Okoye keeps Boseman‘s T’Challa in-check when he struggles. We ask her about her experience working with the Film’s leading man.

Gurira: “He’s such a fantastic quintessential leading man. He really helms things with a quiet, calm energy that just allows everyone to feel valued and connected to him. He’s an astounding collaborator and he respects people’s thoughts and opinions. He’s a deep thinker and a great writer and storyteller himself. Working with him is really easy.”

Gurira tells us the toughest part about getting into Okoye‘s headspace.

Gurira: “I’m not as much a traditionalist as she is, I’m more a modernist. I loved that about her and I understood it, but it wasn’t where I come from. But really this let me connect more deeply with the essence to really what Wakanda speaks to, which is African self-determination. That to me is something I totally can latch-on to, this idea of a nation that has never been colonized and a need to protect that. That I could connect to.”.

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(Swipe left!) The dazzling #DanaiGurira at tonight’s Canadian Premiere of #BlackPanther. Opens 2.16.18. She’s in #Valentino. #BlackPantherTO #Michonne #TheWalkingDead #BlackPantherCA

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The Canadian Premiere saw local talent like Kardinal Offishall, Jazz Cartier, Pree and Arkells come out to show their support.  We had the pleasure of speaking to Kardinal Offishall, Priya and Arkells about what BLACK PANTHER means to them.

Kardinal Offishall: “I think since the time I was a kid, the possibility that there could be something that took place – even though it’s fictional – in a world dominated by people of colour, used to be unbelievable. It’s not a Movie that is going to be limited to people of colour as the story is universal. It’s just going to be amazing for everyone to watch this Movie. I think positive imagery that shows people who look like me in a different light, these are all things that are super-necessary, especially for the time we’re living in.”.

Offishall admits he has heard Soundtrack (out Friday, February 9, 2018 via Universal Music Canada) single All the Stars by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, thus far and gives a vote of confidence, stating “Kendrick having a hand in forming what it’s gonna sound like, I’m sure sonically it’s gonna be incredible.”.

Arkells: “Normally when we’re invited to these things, we’re on the road. On Twitter I saw last week people were going nuts about this Movie.”.

On their four JUNO nominations today, lead singer Max Kerman admits, “We planned on getting no JUNO nominations.”. The Band does plan to be in Vancouver for the Awards on Sunday, March 25, 2018 airing on CBC at 8:00 PM ET.

Also don’t forget to check-out the BLACK PANTHER EXPERIENCE as it tours Southern Ontario. It allows you to connect BLACK PANTHER to upcoming release AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR and witness Black Panther in marvelous AR Technology. Stops are as follows:

OTTAWA

Winterlude Festival – February 9-11

TORONTO

Cineplex Cinemas Queensway and VIP – February 13
CN Tower – February 17 & 18
Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough – February 20

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(Swipe left!) Do not forget to check-out the #BlackPanther Experience as it tours Southern Ontario! You can get a snap with him in amazing AR Technology and connect the Film to #AvengersInfinityWar! Marvel’s BLACK PANTHER hits theatres 2.16.18. Dates: OTTAWA Winterlude Festival – February 9-11 TORONTO Cineplex Cinemas Queensway and VIP – February 13CN Tower – February 17 & 18Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough – February 20

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See our Chats with Kardinal Offishall, The Arkells and Gurira:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release Marvel’s BLACK PANTHER Friday, February 16, 2018.

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Photography taken on the NIKON D3300.

Cheers, Queers!

In this new First Look, the original Fab 5 from groundbreaking Series QUEER EYE meet the new Fab 5 from the Series Reboot and talk about the impact of the Series and its legacy.

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Netflix Canada stream QUEER EYE Wednesday, February 7, 2018.

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