#BOXOFFICE: A MARVEL-OUS DEBUT FOR “CAPTAIN MARVEL”
Despite lots of controversy and several smear campaigns on the internet, CAPTAIN MARVEL prevails atop the Box Office with a spectacular $160 million from 4,310 theatres in its debut this weekend for Disney. The International Women's Day release featuring for the first time ever a female superhero in the starring role, gets 79% on the Tomatometer and also an A CinemaScore.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD lands in second with $15.2 million for Universal Pictures, a three week total of ...
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#SXSW: 2019 SXSW FESTIVAL DAY ONE RECAP
By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Today was the official start of the 2019 SXSW Festival and it didn't disappoint.
The day began with a bunch of conferences from those in the Tech world, like Pricilla Chan, to those in the Film industry, such as Busy Phillips. Earlier in the day Chan spoke about the work and impact the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is doing. Later on in the afternoon, Phillips sat down and had a talk with her close friend Hillary Kerr. The two spoke about the career Phillips ...
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#SXSW: “US” REVIEW
By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Us follows a family on vacation who soon realize they are being hunted by a family, who look exactly like them.
Writer-Director Jordan Peele's follow-up to the spectacular Get Out is a suspenseful, frightening and at once stylish piece. Once again Peele has crafted an entirely unique Film, for the second time in a row, that will shock and stick with viewers long after the credits roll.
His phenomenal Cast, who are playing two characters each, are a mix of ...
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#SXSW: 2019 SXSW FESTIVAL PREVIEW
By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
SXSW 2019 is beginning tomorrow in Austin, Texas and will run until March 17. It's once again celebrating all things Film, Music and Comedy. The Festival runs from March 8-17.
SXSW is known to showcase some marquee titles that star heavyweight talent. It appears that this year SXSW will be putting its entire support behind the Horror film genre because both the Opening and Closing Film are sure to scare audiences. One of the highest profile Films this year ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “BREAKTHROUGH”
20th Century Fox Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to attend an Advance Screening of BREAKTHROUGH in Toronto. Screening is as follows:
TORONTO
Saturday, April 6
10:00AM
Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Eglinton
MONTREAL
Saturday, April 6
10:00AM
Cinema Forum
VANCOUVER
Saturday, April 6
10:00AM
Scotiabank Vancouver
WINNIPEG
Saturday, April 6
10:00AM
Scotiabank Winnipeg
Synopsis:
BREAKTHROUGH is based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the ...
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#INTERVIEW: LASHANA LYNCH ON “CAPTAIN MARVEL”
For the first time ever in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we get not only a female-led Film, but also one set in the '90s. Captain Marvel stars Academy Award winner Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, centering on her journey as one of the most powerful superheroes in the universe. She realizes her true self amidst a war between two races of aliens, a galactic battle which reaches earth.
The Film directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW ARTWORK FOR “MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL”
We've missed Angelina, but this will do! A new release date and Artwork have been announced for MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL!
See the Artwork:
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL Friday, October 18, 2019.
(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO SEE AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “US”
Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give readers a chance to see US at an advance screening!
Screenings take place in Toronto + Montreal on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
Synopsis:
After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture with his directorial debut, GET OUT, Academy Award®-winning visionary Jordan Peele returns with another original nightmare.
Set in present day along the iconic Northern California coastline, US stars Oscar® winner Lupita Nyong’o as Adelaide ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “DRAGON” FLIES A SECOND WEEK ABOVE THE REST
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD once again prevails atop the Box Office this weekend, taking $26 million from 4,286 theatres in its second week out. In its run thus far, it has grossed$93.7 million for Universal Pictures.
In second is TYLER PERRY'S A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL with $25.8 million from 2,442 theatres for Lionsgate Films/Elevation Pictures. Its Franchise best still belongs to 2009's TYLER PERRY'S MADEA GOES TO JAIL which opened with $41 million. The Comedy gets 29% on the ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “HELLBOY”
A brand-new Trailer has surfaced for April release HELLBOY! Check it out!
Synopsis:
Hellboy is back, and he’s on fire. From the pages of Mike Mignola’s seminal work, this action packed story sees the legendary half-demon superhero (David Harbour, “Stranger Things”) called to the English countryside to battle a trio of rampaging giants. There he discovers The Blood Queen, Nimue (Milla Jovovich, Resident Evil series), a resurrected ancient sorceress thirsting to avenge a past ...
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