#FIRSTLOOK: “STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS” POP-UP EXHIBIT IN TORONTO
Great news, Star Wars fans! Taking place between Saturday, December 5 through Monday, December 21, 2015, the official STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Pop-Up Exhibit will be taking place at the Bell Media Campus!
Fans will get an exclusive opportunity to see life-size replicas of characters Rey, Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, BB-8 and a Stormtrooper. The Exhibit also features a BB-8 photo op and two limited edition exclusive t-shirts that will be available for purchase, while supplies last.
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#BOXOFFICE: “MOCKINGJAY, PART 2” DRAWS MOVIEGOERS U.S. THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
It may be Thanksgiving weekend in the U.S., but people certainly are going to the Movies! THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PART 2 maintains its dominance at the Box Office a second week with $50.3 million from 4,175 theatres for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films. Domestically in two weeks it has grossed $197.1 million!
THE GOOD DINOSAUR debuts strong for Pixar/Disney with $39.5 million from 3,749 theatres. Audiences gave the Animated Feature an A CinemaScore, while Critics gave it a solid 77% on ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: XO-IQ’S HOLIDAY “MAKE IT POP” TAKEOVER!
If there's a kid or a pre-teen in your life, there's a great chance they're probably crazy about the series MAKE IT POP! The Musical Comedy Series airs on YTV here in Canada and has captured the hearts of a new generation allover the world. Centering on three girls media star Sun-Hi Song, fashionista Jodi Mappa and bookworm Corki Chang, MAKE IT POP follows the trio known as XO-IQ and all their fun, K-Pop-inspired adventures! But did you know the Series actually films here in Toronto?
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#PRODUCTWATCH: 2015 FORD C-MAX ENERGI
I had the very special opportunity of test driving the 2015 Ford C-MAX Energi. The electric-hybrid not only is amazingly-spacious (literally five can be seated with plenty of room to spare), but also super-environmentally conscious.
I admit I was a bit terrified to try something new. An electric car? Really? What happens if my car runs out of battery? Or what if I can't find a charging station? The fact is, the C-MAX Energi runs also on bronze fuel and my own office even had a charging ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “CAROL”
eOne Films + Mr. Will want to take you to see yet another amazing Awards season contender, CAROL. Screenings take place in Toronto, Vancouver (19+ only) on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Ottawa, Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Victoria have their screening on Monday, December 14, 2015.
Synopsis:
In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES CANADA 2016 HOLIDAY PREVIEW
By Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong
If you’re anything like me then you like to plan ahead. Luckily our friends at Walt Disney Studios feel the same way and have already mapped out what can only be described as an epic 2016. Whether you like animated animals, space operas in far away galaxies, comic book superheroes, or all of the above then Disney has just the Movie for you.
The year will kick off with The Finest Hours starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck. This IMAX 3D adventure is based ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “MOCKINGJAY, PART 2” ON-TOP WITH LOWEST DEBUT FOR FRANCHISE
After much Box Office success, THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PART 2 wraps-up the franchise on a high note, debuting with $104 million for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films from 4,175 theatres. This marks a significant drop from 2014's Mockingjay, Part 1 which opened the exact same weekend with $121 million last year. Critics gave it 70% on the Tomatometer, signaling generally-positive reviews. Audiences gave it an A- CinemaScore.
SPECTRE is in second spot in its third week out earns $14.3 million for ...
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#SPOTTED: ODESZA IN TORONTO FOR SOUND ACADEMY SHOW
Seattle Electronica Duo Odesza are in Toronto today to play the Sound Academy and in advance of their sold-out show tonight, they did the promo rounds this morning. Consisting of members Catacombkid and BeachesBeaches and known best for their chill remixes and tracks Say My Name, It's Only and Light (ft. Little Dragon), the Duo appeared on The Morning Show to talk about their music.
See their interview:
Check-out latest single Light below:
See our Snap:
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#SPOTTED: DNCE IN TORONTO FOR “THE GREATEST TOUR EVER”
Dance-Pop quartet DNCE already are making a splash on the airwaves with debut single Cake By The Ocean which for sure you've heard by now. Fronted by a familiar face in pop royalty Joe Jonas and bandmates JinJoo Lee, Jack Lawless and Cole Whittle, the group played an intimate show previewing new material and covers at Adelaide Hall on the Toronto leg of their The Grestest Tour Ever. Although a press day was planned, a delay in flight would postpone this for another day.
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A FREE DOWNLOAD OF “BANG BANG BABY”
We love Canadian Film and are proud to support TIFF ’14 selection, BANG BANG BABY! Search Engine Films + Mr. Will want to give you a chance to see the Sci-Fi-Musical-Drama in all its quirkiness in the comfort of your own home with a free download!
Synopsis:
BANG BANG BABY, developed by St. Jules in the Cannes Film Festival’s Cinéfondation, is an otherworldly musical about Stepphy, who lives in the sleepy 1960′s town of Lonely Arms with her alcoholic father. Stepphy dreams of escaping ...
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