#EDITORSNOTE: MR. WILL TO BE ZOMBIFIED IN CELEBRATION OF “iZOMBIE”
Let's face it, being a zombie in a human world is tough, that’s why the new series iZombie from the "brains" behind Veronica Mars, truly hits home with me. Many of us at some point in our lives have felt a bit like an outsider and the show touches upon that sentiment through the eyes of engaged medical resident Liv (Rose McIver) whom after attending a party one fateful night, turns into a zombie. Her entire world is turned upside down as she's forced to cope with her new fate.
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#FIRSTLOOK: PHOTO CALLS FROM SUMMER OF SONY 2015
The sixth annual edition of SUMMER OF SONY is currently taking place in Cancun, Mexico, where Media get exciting first dibs on announcements and upcoming Films on Sony Pictures' exciting slate!
So far, Photo Calls have taken place for Hotel Transylvania 2, Goosebumps, XMAS and The 5th Wave. You too can have front-row access to these Junkets here too. Watch them below!
Hotel Transylvannia 2:
Goosebumps:
XMAS:
Ricki & The Flash:
The 5th Wave:
Pixels
Set for a worldwide ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA ANNOUNCES “MICRO-BUDGET PRODUCTION PROGRAM” FINALISTS INCLUDING AMY JO JOHNSON FOR “THE SPACE BETWEEN”
The Micro-Budget Production Program from Telefilm Canada serves to assist promising emerging Filmmakers an opportunity at funding their first Feature Films, not to exceed a budget of $250k. Now in its third year, 15 Finalists across Canada were selected based on recommendations from 40 educational institutions and film cooperatives. Thus far, 37 full-length Films - many which have won awards on the Festival circuits nationally - have been funded through the Program which it was announced, is ...
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#HORSERACING: “ACADEMIC” WINS THE BUDWEISER WOODBINE OAKS | “DANISH DYNAFORMER” LIKELY QUEEN’S PLATE FAVOURITE
The rain certainly came and never did cease, but this would not deter Racing Fans old and new from coming-out to celebrate Budweiser Woodbine Oaks Day! The atmosphere was alive with free Corona hats to be snagged, Sundaes to be served, an awesome Budweiser Prize Pack (including a mini fridge!) up for grabs, free first bets, Bud Girls and more in attendance. Earlier on the card, Edmonton-based jockey Quincy Welch was honoured with the Avelino Gomez Award, given to jockeys who have made ...
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#EVENTS: CABANA POOL BAR RELAUNCHES!
What a pleasure it was getting at last to party at Cabana Pool Bar - the only Club in Toronto that authentically takes you away on a luxurious beachside escape. #DAYLIFE, they call it. Why be of the mindset that fun only begins after dark? Beach balls were flying, balloons afloat, the sunshine cooperative and beautiful people (skewing 20ish) of all physiques and dispositions rocked their best swimwear. Everyone was welcome and everyone wanted to have a good time. And did I mention bottles ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “JURASSIC WORLD” HAS A MONSTROUS DEBUT
Just wow! JURASSIC WORLD blew away the competition this weekend with a stunning $200-million opening for Universal Pictures. Opening in 3,274 theatres, the Blockbuster bests its three Predecessors in the beloved Franchise in terms of opening. By comparison Jurassic Park 3 managed to make $181 million in its lifetime at the Box Office in 2001. This latest Installment eclipsed that Film already in its opening weekend. Audiences gave it a firm A at CinemaScore, although Critics were a bit ...
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#NEWMUSIC: MILEY CYRUS – “NIGHTMARE”
The term "Megastar" oftens gets thrown around but few actually are it in the truest sense of the word. Miley, is that. A brand new Track from the Cyrus surfaced earlier today and although nobody is quite sure whether the Song is a new Single or just an unreleased Track recorded prior, the Internet quickly is responding favourably to the uptempo break-up Tune, which appears to be a Dr. Luke ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF “CHAPPIE” ON DVD
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada and Mr. Will want to give Canadian Readers a chance to win a copy of Neill Blomkamp’s CHAPPIE, starring Dev Patel and Hugh Jackman, on DVD!
Official Synopsis:
In the near future, the streets are patrolled by police robots. One such robot is captured and reprogrammed to be the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. Named Chappie, his programmer Deon Wilson (Dev Patel) tries to teach the childlike robot about books and ...
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#INTERVIEW: ALFONSO GOMEZ-REJON ON “ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL”
By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon started his Film career as a Production Assistant in 1990. Twenty-five years later he is being showered with unanimous praise for his second feature as a Director, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. “The response is so beautiful because it’s recognition for everyone who worked on the Film,” he says when asked about the critical and audience reaction to the Film. “It feels great.”
The Film tells the story of high school student Greg ...
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#INTERVIEW: THOMAS MANN & OLIVIA COOKE ON “ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL”
By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
Thomas Mann and Olivia Cooke may not be household names, but they will be this June after Fox Searchlight unspools Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. The Film rocked Sundance this past January, picking-up the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize. But on a sunny Toronto afternoon, they are just two courteous young adults apprehensive of how the howling wind is going to affect our interview.
“I just don’t want it to mess with the sound because the air ...
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