Cineplex Events is celebrating the accomplishments and 62nd birthday of an icon, Tom Hanks this July! See once again on the big screen some of Hanks’ greatest hits including Big (30th Anniversary), A League of their Own, Apollo 13 and Forrest Gump and fall in love with these classics all over again!

The schedule is as follows:
A League of their Own plays beginning July 3
Big plays beginning July 13
Apollo 13 plays beginning July 20
Forrest Gump plays beginning July 27

See the Festival Trailer here:

Tickets at participating Cineplex theatres is $6.99 only or $5.00 for three or more Movies!

Find out more here!

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We all grew-up loving DUMBO and could really use some of that message again in an inclusive world. See the new Teaser from Tim Burton‘s live-action DUMBO.

Synopsis:
From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets.

See the new Teaser:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release DUMBO Friday, March 29, 2019.

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We’ve missed these gorgeous ladies! Check-out this brand-new look at Season 2 of Netflix‘s GLOW!

Synopsis:
Season 2 follows the women of GLOW as they become local celebrities, confronting the good, the bad, and the ugly realities of their newfound fame. As Ruth and Debbie settle into the day-to-day of making a season of TV together, they confront lingering issues at the heart of their friendship. Sam is still Sam, but now he has a teenage daughter living with him and twenty episodes to churn out. The wrestling is harder, the stakes are higher, and the hair is even bigger.

See the Trailer:

Season 2 of GLOW streams on Netflix Canada Friday, June 29, 2018.

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Toronto was “it” today as some of the star-studded Cast of TAG were in the City promoting the much-buzzed Comedy. Here today were an A-List trio of Jon Hamm (Mad Men, Baby Driver), Jeremy Renner (The Town, Avengers) and Ed Helms (The Hangover, The Office) who star in the Jeff Tomsic Film about a group of five highly-competitive friends who go all-in when it comes to their playing tag, a tradition for them since the first grade. When one of them (Renner) who happens to be undefeated at the game, gets married, the other four look at this as the perfect opportunity to dethrone him – but not without a fight from him!  TAG also stars Hannibal Buress, Jake Johnson, Leslie Bibb, Isla Fisher and Rashida Jones.

See the Trailer:

Hamm, Renner and Helms did the rounds today in a hectic morning which saw them at TV stops like Breakfast Television, CP24 Breakfast, Your Morning, The Morning Show (National Edition), plus also a Facebook Live session. Fans queued the elaborate Red Carpet which lined the perimeter of the lobby at TIFF Bell Lightbox, the Canadian Premiere of TAG. Some lucky contest winners got up close and personal to the Trio of stars who were happy to stop for Autographs and Selfies, much to their delight!

Hamm, Renner and Helms were in great spirits despite a long day already at 2:30 PM, bringing smiles and cheers from the crowd. Contest winners also got to see the Film early, which we’re hearing is “hilarious”! Local Media came out in full force for this the Cast’s last stop on their press tour.

Our Amanda Gilmore (@GilmoreAmanda) will be sharing his Review shortly. Stay tuned.

See some Snaps from the Red Carpet:

Attended the Premiere? Share your moments with the Hashtag #TAGinTO!

Warner Bros. Canada release TAG Friday, June 15, 2018.

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Two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro might be known to many of us as a legendary presence on the big and small screen, however he also is just as successful as a businessman.  Turning heads this past weekend at the TONY Awards with some controversial statements about President Donald Trump, the Icon before a crowd of media, stakeholders and VIP members who filled a shut-down Mercer Street made apologies. The occasion was the gold shovel ground-breaking of his latest business venture together with good friend, famed Michelin-starred Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the debut of Hotel/Resident/Restaurant hybrid NOBU TORONTO. Nobu Restaurants remain a top destination for travelers around the world with over 30 locations.

“I just wanted to make a note of apology for the idiotic behaviour of my President”, said De Niro, met by emphatic applause. “It’s a disgrace. And I apologize to Justin Trudeau too and the other people in the G7. It’s disgusting.”.  Toronto Mayor John Tory later would make reference to De Niro’s statement, stating succinctly “Thank you. And thank you of course for investing in Toronto.”. The crowd responded with laughter and more applause.

The 700-unit, 49-storey venture which now is one step closer to being a reality, is the brainchild of Madison Group, Westdale Properties and Nobu Hospitality. Also in attendance at the ground-breaking which kicked-off with Japanese Kodō drummers, was Meir Teper, a Film Producer who is a Principal at the latter. All residential units we learned, sold-out in less than three months.

De Niro did the rounds with local media today at a space in the vicinity of what will be Nobu Toronto in the near future and we simply can’t wait to see this welcome new addition to the Entertainment District and the role and starpower it draws to the City.

See some Snaps:

We had the pleasure of meeting Chef Nobu and DeNiro at the event! Unforgettable. Hover cursor left and right to navigate.

Swipe left! An honour ringing-in the ground-breaking of #NobuToronto with Chef #NobuMatsuhisa and #RobertDeNiro! Super-stoked to see this venture come to fruition on Mercer Street! #Toronto #Nobu #DeNiro

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Canada has every reason to be proud!  Toronto-raised, Chinese-born Domee Shi becomes the first ever female Director to helm a PIXAR Short in BAO, which plays before The Incredibles 2 in theatres next weekend when it gets released. The Short deals with the issue of depression for an empty-nesting mother who gets a second chance at motherhood when one of her handmade dumplings comes to life! How adorable.

Unsure if you’ve seen it yet, but here is a Teaser:

We spotted Shi out and about promoting her work today as she did the rounds in Toronto! Definitely a name to look-out for!

See our Snap!

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It’s girls’ night out at the Box Office with OCEAN’S 8 stealing the top spot at the Box Office with $42 million from  4,145 theatres for Warner Bros. This bests 2004’s OCEAN’S 12 which previously was the top opening in the Franchise with $39.1 million. Critics gave it a passable 69% on the Tomatometer while audiences gave the star-studded Heist Flick a resounding A CinemaScore.

A distant second is SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY with $14.3 million in week three, a total $176 million grossed domestically.

In third is the well-reviewed Horror HEREDITARY with $13.7 million from 2,964 theatres for A24 Films/Elevation Pictures. It gets a stellar 94% on the Tomatometer and an D+ CinemaScore.

DEADPOOL 2 takes fourth spot with $12.8 million for 20th Century Fox in its fourth week out, a total $277.4 million earned thus far in North America.

HOTEL ARTEMIS debuts in 8th spot with $3 million for Global Road Entertainment/Cineplex Pictures. The Film starring Jodie Foster, Sterling K. Brown and Jeff Goldblum gets a 59% on the Tomatometer.

Rounding-out the Top Ten is LIFE OF THE PARTY with $1.7 million for Warner Bros., putting it just shy of the $50 million-mark over five weeks.

Everything about this says OSCARS. Introducing the new Trailer for Academy Award-winning Director Damien Chazelle starring Claire Foy and Ryan Gosling. Chazelle and Gosling last paired together in 2016’s LA LA LAND.

Synopsis:
On the heels of their six-time Academy Award®-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for Universal Pictures’ First Man, the riveting story of NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the years 1961-1969. A visceral, first-person account, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the movie will explore the sacrifices and the cost-on Armstrong and on the nation-of one of the most dangerous missions in history.

See the Trailer:

Universal Pictures release FIRST MAN Friday, October 12, 2018.

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Dancing with the Stars’ Mark Ballas is back in Toronto to show us his great versatility! The multi-talented showman for a limited time only appears in the Toronto production of GREASE at Elgin Theatre. He plays the role of Teen Angel, singing one of the Musical’s signature hits Beauty School Dropout through Sunday, June 10, 2018. Others slated to fill the role in coming weeks include Destiny’s Child‘s Michelle Williams, Drake Bell, Logan Henderson and George Canyon.

In addition to being loved by television audiences, he and wife BC Jean who wrote Beyoncé’s smash hit If I Were a Boy, are known as the Duo ALEXANDER JEAN. For lucky fans attending Grease, the two will perform a special two-song acoustic set at the theatre, in addition to meeting fans after the show.

We had so much fun at GREASE, which sees Janel Parrish returning as Sandie with stage star Matthew Helfer as Danny! Be sure to see it if you haven’t already as it runs till early July. Tickets here.

If you haven’t checked-out Alexander Jean‘s music yet, their new Single STAMPEDE ft. Dancing with the Stars aluamni Lindsey Stirling, is out now. Check it out here!

Patience paid-off and we got to meet Ballas and Bc Jean amd they both are incredibly-sweet! See our Snaps! Hover cursor left/right to navigate.

Swipe left! Loved meeting #MarkBallas + #BCJean, who form Duo #AlexanderJean! Ballas is in town playing #TeenAngel in the #Toronto production of #GREASE. Great seeing Sandie (#JanelParrish) + Danny (#MatthewHelfer) too! Ballas is on through Sunday and there will be several exciting cameos in the next few weeks! #GreaseToronto #DWTS #DancingwiththeStars #PLL

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Capping of Canadian Upfronts week, Bell Media unveiled their upcoming 2018/2019 programming lineup. Making headlines was their decision to re-brand several of their top stations. Space, Bravo, Comedy and Gusto will become CTV Sci-Fi, CTV Drama, CTV Comedy and CTV Life. CTV will also launch two new Video-on-Demand Services, CTV Movies and CTV Vault.

Fan favourites THE BIG BANG THEORY, THIS IS US, THE RESIDENT, YOUNG SHELDON and THE GOOD DOCTOR also return to CTV, while high-profile new Series like their MAGNUM P.I. Reboot, THE ROOKIE, THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT, GOD FRIENDED ME, THE ENEMY WITHIN, THE FIX, THE RED LINE, THE VILLAGE, GRAND HOTEL and WHISKEY CAVALIER also join the roster. THE ALEC BALDWIN SHOW, a new star-studded primetime Talk Show also surfaces.

Among the Canadian content, THE LAUNCH and CARDINAL will return, in addition to new Comedy Series JANN starring Jann Arden.  CBC‘s THE BEAVERTON will be debuting at its new home on CTV.

The much-publicized SCTV Reunion Special directed by Martin Scorcese in Toronto, Canada’s Walk of Fame and ABBA: THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, AN ALL-STAR TRIBUTE also will be presented on CTV.

The 2018 CTV Upfront drew a star-studded Red Carpet out to Sony Centre for the Performing Arts today.

See some Snaps:

Morris Chestnut (The Enemy Within)

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