#BOXOFFICE: “CAPTAIN AMERICA” WAGES WAR AGAINST COMPETITION
There never was any doubt about it, but CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR opens with a big commotion, earning $178 million in its debut for Disney/Marvel from 4,226 theatres. It equally is a hit with Critics and Audiences, getting both a 91% on the Tomatometer and A CinemaScore respectively. This makes it the 5th highest opening ever for a Marvel Film behind Marvel's The Avengers' 2012 opening of $207 million.
Only to be outdone by its fellow studio release, THE JUNGLE BOOK slips to second spot ...
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#NEWMUSIC: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE – “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING”
Although it is intended as a single more for upcoming Animated Feature TROLLS, Justin Timberlake finally has dropped some new Music. He goes uplifting again here on Can't Stop the Feeling and we enjoy that festive mid-late '80s vibe on it. Fans of Timberlake's earlier solo work will love. And everybody will love all those celeb Cameos here!
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20th Century Fox release TROLLS Friday, November 6, 2016.
(Photo/video credit: Sony Music Entertainment)
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#LATELATESHOW: JAMES CORDEN CARPOOL KARAOKE WITH GWEN STEFANI, JULIA ROBERTS + GEORGE CLOONEY
THIS IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN!!! What starts off already as an amazing edition of Carpool Karaoke with James Corden and Gwen Stefani spirals into an epic explosion of starpower! What a brilliant solution to HOV lanes!!
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(Photo/video credit: CBS)
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#HOTDOCS: “DE PALMA”, “CAMERAPERSON”, “THE SLIPPERS”, “NORMAN LEAR: JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF YOU”, “SPIRIT UNFORGETTABLE” + “UNLOCKING THE CAGE”
By Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong
Hot Docs has reached the midway point. Thousands of documentary loves and newbies alike have been flocking to venues like the Bloor, the Lightbox, and the Isabel Bader for the chance to be among the first to catch these world class films. With directors, subjects, and even a few crews onstage to participate in Q&As it is no wonder that Hot Docs remains one of the top film Festivals of its kind in the world.
Here are some great titles you can still catch ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “A BIGGER SPLASH”
Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to take Readers to an Advance Screening of A BIGGER SPLASH! Screenings take place in Toronto (May 11), Vancouver (May 18) and Calgary (May 25).
Synopsis:
Rock legend Marianne Lane is recuperating on the volcanic island of Pantelleria with her partner Paul when iconoclast record producer and old flame Harry unexpectedly arrives with his daughter Penelope and interrupts their holiday, bringing with him an A-bomb blast of nostalgia from which there can be ...
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#SPOTTED: STARS IN NEW YORK FOR THE 2016 MET GALA
Like the Kentucky Derby which takes place every first Saturday in May, the first Monday in May also is a celebration of decadence, fashion and excellence. Taking place in midtown Manhattan at the Museum of Modern Art, the Met Gala is spearheaded by Vogue editor and fashion visionary Anna Wintour, whom has full control over the ultra-exclusive and star-studded list of attendees.
It is an annual tradition of ours to visit the City and as always, we have an amazing time getting charged with some ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TRAILER DEBUT FOR “BAD MOMS”
We cannot wait to see this. Mila Kunis. Kathryn Hahn. Kristen Bell. BAD MOMS. We've been waiting for this. Check out this hot new Trailer!
Synopsis:
Amy Mitchell (Mila Kunis) has a seemingly perfect life. She puts her family first, but her childish husband, demanding kids and idiot of a boss are finally getting to her.
When the alpha moms, including PTA Queen Bee Gwendolyn (Christina Applegate) at her kids’ school put on the pressure, Amy snaps and teams up with two other misfit ...
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#HORSERACING: GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE 2016 QUEEN’S PLATE! HEDLEY, THE STRUMBELLAS + MATTHEW GOOD ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINERS!
In addition to being the event of the summer every year in Toronto, the 157th Queen’s Plate this July at Woodbine Racetrack will feature a new musical twist! North America’s most historic horse race is centered around a day of bold fashion, cocktails, legacy, food, betting and fun. In the coming weeks we’ll be highlighting the trail to the $1-million Queen’s Plate as we anxiously await who will be crowned this year’s Queen’s Plate champion!
Set to take three stages at the scenic ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: WILL CONOR MCGREGOR APPEAR IN UPCOMING “CREED” SEQUEL?
The Rocky franchise is one of those film series that might go down at times but can never be counted out. Everyone had thought that the storied franchise was done after 2006's Rocky Balboa but new life was breathed into the franchise with last fall's surprise blockbuster, Creed.
Creed was a massive critical and financial success that helped to successfully reboot the rapidly aging franchise for a new generation. The film grossed $173.6 million on a measly $35 million budget and made newcomer ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “THE JUNGLE BOOK” CONTINUES DOMINATION A THIRD WEEK
THE JUNGLE BOOK continues its domination at the Box Office a third straight week at number one! The Disney Live Action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's story, earns $38 million from 4,041 theatres, making for $248 million thus far domestically. Expect huge numbers also for Disney/Marvel next week as CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR opens.
KEANU debuts in second for Warner Bros. with $9 million, from 2,658 theatres. It gets an B CinemaScore and a 77% on the Tomatometer. We foresee the kitten comedy ...
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