We’ve waited all year for this! Universal Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take you to see THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN! Screenings are Wednesday October 5, 2016 in the following cities:

TORONTO  SCOTIABANK THEATRE
VANCOUVER      CINEPLEX MARINE GATEWAY
EDMONTON        CINEPLEX NORTH EDMONTON
CALGARY   LANDMARK SHAWNESSY
OTTAWA  CINEPLEX CINEMAS OTTAWA
WINNIPEG    SILVERCITY ST. VITAL
MONTREAL    CINEPLEX FORUM

Synopsis:
Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Lisa Kudrow and Laura Prepon star in DreamWorks Pictures’ The Girl on the Train, from director Tate Taylor (The Help, Get on Up) and producer Marc Platt (Bridge of Spies, Into the Woods).

In the thriller, Rachel (Blunt), who is devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.

Based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel, The Girl on the Train is adapted for the screen by Erin Cressida Wilson and Taylor.

Artwork:

Trailer:

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Universal Pictures Canada release THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN on Friday, October 7, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

Their chemistry is explosive! We cannot wait for the Holidays, partly because of PASSENGERS.

Synopsis:
Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt are two passengers onboard a spaceship transporting them to a new life on another planet.  The trip takes a deadly turn when their hibernation pods mysteriously wake them 90 years before they reach their destination.  As Jim and Aurora try to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction, they begin to fall for each other, unable to deny their intense attraction… only to be threatened by the imminent collapse of the ship and the discovery of the truth behind why they woke up.

Trailer:

Sony Pictures Canada release PASSENGERS Friday, December 21, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures Canada)

We’ve been away a bit due to TIFF ’16,  but we’re back with some Box Office freshness!  SULLY continues its domination a second week with $22 million from 3,525 theatres for Warner Bros.  Thus far it has tallied at $70.5 million across North America.

BLAIR WITCH after its Premiere at TIFF ’16, opens this weekend with $9.6 million from 3,121 theatres for eOne Films/Lionsgate Films. It gets 36% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it a D+ CinemaScore.

Opening in third is BRIDGET JONES’S BABY with $9 million from 2,927 theatres for Universal Pictures. It gets mostly positive Reviews at 78% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore.

SNOWDEN opens in fourth this weekend with $8 million from 2,444 theatres for Open Road Films/Elevation Pictures. It earns a 59% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore.

THE WILD LIFE, an Animated Feature, opens in eighth with $2.6 million for Lionsgate Films from 2,493 theatres.

PETE’S DRAGON rounds-out the Top Ten for Disney with $2 million in its seventh week out. In total it has grossed $72 million over six weeks.

One of our favourite TIFF bashes annually is the UniFrance Party, held at The Fifth Social Club. While the Red Carpets during the Festival are very Hollywood-centric, this one event stretches the scope of the Festival to include French-language Film. Several high-profile names graced the Carpet at the Party this year including iconic actress Isabelle Huppert and auteur Filmmakers like Paul Verhoeven, François Ozon and Olivier Assayas. Legendary French actress Agnès Varda who was a dear friend of the late Jim Morrison, also attended in a rare appearance.

The Cocktail Party is brought to us by the Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée (CNC), Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et du Développement International (MAEDI), Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication, Institut Français, Procirep, Mairie de Paris, Air France, Lacoste, m0851 and Renault Nissan.

See some Snaps from the glamorous bash!

François Ozon

Karolina Gruszka

Amanda Brugel

Paul Verhoeven + Isabelle Huppert

Agnès Varda

Olivier Assayas

Andréa Grau (Touchwood PR) + Kristian Bruun

Olivier Assayas + Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Huppert + Bavo Defurne

Jean-Paul Salomé (UniFrance President), Isabelle Huppert + Piers Handling (Director + CEO, TIFF)

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

While TIFF ’16 comes to an end, we want to thank you so much for following on our star-filled journey! This definitely was one of the best Festivals in recent memory! This will be our last day out so we hope you’ve had fun!

Premiering tonight are Charlize Theron-produced BRAIN ON FIRE starring Chloë Moretz and also we’re hearing the Rolling Stones just might be stepping out tonight at Roy Thomson Hall for their Documentary The Rolling Stones Olé Olé Olé!

See our Sightings!

Chloë Moretz, BRAIN ON FIRE

 

With the always sweet #ChloeMoretz, here for #BrainonFire. #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 16, 2016 at 8:51am PDT

#ChloeMoretz at #TIFF16 for #BrainonFire. (@chloegmoretz)

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 16, 2016 at 8:54am PDT

Charlize Theron, BRAIN ON FIRE

 

#CharlizeTheron surprises at Premiere of #BrainonFire at #TIFF16.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 16, 2016 at 5:34pm PDT

Blake Jenner, THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN

 

With #BlakeJenner, here for closing night gala, #TheEdgeofSeventeen. #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 16, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT

Melissa Benoist

 

#MelissaBenoist surprises at #TIFF16, supporting her partner #BlakeJenner for #TheEdgeofSeventeen. #Supergirl

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 16, 2016 at 4:33pm PDT

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

eOne Films + Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to see MASTERMINDS first! Screenings take place as follows:
Toronto – Wednesday September 28 – 7PM at Scotiabank Toronto
Vancouver – Wednesday September 28 – 7PM at International Village
Calgary – Wednesday September 28 – 7PM at Eau Claire
Edmonton – Wednesday September 28 – 7PM at South Edmonton
Ottawa – Wednesday September 28 – 7PM at Cineplex Ottawa
Halifax – Wednesday September 28 – 7PM at Scotiabank Halifax
London – Wednesday September 28 – 7PM at SilverCity London
Hamilton – Wednesday September 28 – 7PM at SilverCity Hamilton
Waterloo –Wednesday September 28 – 7PM at Galaxy Waterloo

Synopsis:
David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis), a hapless armored vehicle guard, yet he always felt like he was meant for a live of adventure. David finally gets his wish when he meets Kelly (Kristen Wiig). She lures him into executing a $17 million heist for both herself and her group of double-crossing, half-brained criminals. They betray David and take off with the cash and frame him to take the fall.

David is forced to go on the lam, dodge authorities and try to spin the scheme back on his manipulative comrades.

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

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eOne Films release MASTERMINDS on Friday, September 30, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/eOne Films)

It’s so hard to believe we’re only a couple days away from the end of what has been a memorable TIFF ’16! Highlights tonight around town included our v. own Jacob Tremblay and Vera Farmiga walking the Red Carpet for BURN YOUR MAPS at Ryerson Theatre, plus Lily James, Jai Courtney and Oscar Winner Christopher Plummer walking the Red Carpet for the World Premiere of THE EXCEPTION at VISA Screening Room. Rooney Mara also walked the Carpet at her third Film of the Festival, THE SECRET SCRIPTURE, at Princess of Wales Theatre.

See some of our sightings:

Lily James, THE EXCEPTION

#LilyJames at #TIFF16 for #TheException.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 15, 2016 at 6:15pm PDT

Christopher Plummer, THE EXCEPTION

 

#ChristopherPlummer at #TIFF16 for #TheException.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 15, 2016 at 6:15pm PDT

Jai Courtney, THE EXCEPTION

 

#JaiCourtney at #TIFF16 for #TheException.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 15, 2016 at 6:15pm PDT

Peter Gallagher

 

So awesome seeing #PeterGallagher today! #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 15, 2016 at 8:30pm PDT

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

While TIFF ’16 begins to wind down, we still are seeing some quality Films premiere. At VISA Screening Room, we have Rebecca Hall in what Critics are calling a riveting performance in CHRISTINE, baaed on real events surrounding a reporter who commit suicide on-air. Michelle Rodriguez and Sigourney Weaver also brought starpower to Ryerson Theatre for (Re)ASSIGNMENT. Gerard Butler is set too to walk the Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall for Toronto-made THE HEADHUNTER’S CALLING. Meanwhile, Rooney Mara walks the Red Carpet at Princess of Wales for UNA.

Michelle Rodriguez, (Re)ASSIGNMENT

 

M-Rod! #MichelleRodriguez at #TIFF16 for #ReASSIGNMENT.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 14, 2016 at 2:17pm PDT

Sigourney Weaver, (Re)ASSIGNMENT

 

#SigourneyWeaver making a low-key escape to her #ReASSIGNMENT Premiere. #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:52pm PDT

Jacob Tremblay, BURN YOUR MAPS

 

You don’t know cute. #JacobTremblay #TIFF16 #BurnYourMaps

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:53pm PDT

My favourite!!! #JacobTremblay back at #TIFF16 for #BurnYourMaps.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 14, 2016 at 3:15pm PDT

LeeHom Wang, Concert Documentary + Performance

 

WangxWong. With Asian Megastar #LeeHomWang here for a performance and concert Documentary. #TIFF16 #LeeHom

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 14, 2016 at 3:32pm PDT

Rebecca Hall, CHRISTINE

 

The beautiful and elegant #RebeccaHall. #ChristineMovie #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:51pm PDT

Delighted finally to meet one of my faves, #RebeccaHall who is riveting #TIFF16 audiences with #ChristineMovie.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:19pm PDT

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

We’re past the halfway point at TIFF ’16 and things begin to slow down to another gear after today. Premieres around the City tonight include DEEPWATER HORIZON which sees Mark Wahlberg, Kate Hudson and Kurt Russell walk the Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall. Meanwhile, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA which continues to gain Oscar momentum, brings Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams to the Carpet at Princess of Wales Theatre. Megastar Justin Timberlake also presents Documentary JT AND THE TENNESSEE KIDS at Roy Thomson Hall also.

Casey Affleck, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA

 

#CaseyAffleck at #TIFF16 for #ManchesterbytheSea. #MongrelatTIFF

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 2:53pm PDT

Kyle Chandler, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA

 

#KyleChandler at #TIFF16 for #ManchesterbytheSea. #MongrelatTIFF

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 2:53pm PDT

Matt Damon, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA

Pure chaos as #ManchesterbytheSea Producer #MattDamon walks from Byblos dinner to his Premiere. #TIFF16 #MongrelatTIFF

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 5:46pm PDT

Mark Wahlberg, DEEPWATER HORIZON

#TIFF16: #MarkWahlberg who quickly made an appearance for the #DeepwaterHorizon afterparty.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 17, 2016 at 5:55am PDT

Gina Rodriguez, DEEPWATER HORIZON

 

#GinaRodriguez at #TIFF16 for #DeepwaterHorizon. #JaneTheVirgin.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 6:42pm PDT

With the beautiful and gracious #GinaRodriguez. #DeepwaterHorizon #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 6:43pm PDT

#GinaRodriguez being perfect. #DeepwaterHorizon #JaneTheVirgin #TIFF16

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 6:49pm PDT

Kurt Russell, DEEPWATER HORIZON

 

#KurtRussell at Premiere for #DeepwaterHorizon. #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 6:40pm PDT

Kate Hudson, DEEPWATER HORIZON

 

#KateHudson at Premiere for #DeepwaterHorizon. #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 6:36pm PDT

Director Peter Berg, DEEPWATER HORIZON

 

With #DeepwaterHorizon Director #PeterBerg. #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 6:48pm PDT

Virginia Madsen, BURN YOUR MAPS

 

#VirginiaMadsen at #TIFF16 for #BurnYourMaps.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 9:53pm PDT

Director Morgan Spurlock, RATS

 

#MorganSpurlock at #TIFF16 with #Rats.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 9:22pm PDT

Jason Momoa, THE BAD BATCH

 

#JasonMomoa at #TIFF16 with #TheBadBatch.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 9:24pm PDT

Suki Waterhouse, THE BAD BATCH

 

#SukiWaterhouse at #TIFF16 with #TheBadBatch.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 9:23pm PDT

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Review by Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong

In real life very few situations end with a tidy bow and the words “happily ever after.” Writer/director Kenneth Lonergan takes this notion to heart in the Movie Manchester By the Sea as his characters must reconcile past sorrows if they want survive the tragedies of today.

Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is quietly enduring his life when he learns his beloved brother Joe (Kyle Chandler) has died of congestive heart failure. At the reading of Joe’s will, Lee is horrified to learn that he has been given guardianship of his 16-year-old nephew, Patrick (Lucas Hedges). As the two struggle to find common ground, the audience slowly learns the truth behind Lee’s painful past and why he is so reluctant to stay in the seaside town.

With a Supporting Cast that boasts Matthew Broderick, Gretchen Mol and Michelle Williams, Manchester by the Sea suffers from no shortage of heavy-hitters. That said, the best part of the Movie is Casey Affleck who captures Lee’s tortured soul in a way that is never played for melodrama, but rather fleshed out with unexpected subtlety and nuance.

With plenty of hopeful Oscar buzz already surrounding this Movie, Manchester By the Sea is sure to be a hot ticket during TIFF ’16.

Manchester by the Sea screens at TIFF:

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 6:00 PM Princess of Wales
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 11:30 AM Visa Screening Room