#SPOTTED: GENE SIMMONS IN TORONTO FOR “THE VAULT”
Gene Simmons needs no introduction. He is loved around the world and the music he has created with iconic rock outfit KI☇☇ has proven timeless. But have you ever dreamed of meeting Simmons? Now is your chance as he is in Toronto promoting customized fan experiences where he will fly out to meet fans no matter where in the world they are! The packages range from a Producer credit on his next project and also access to never-before released tracks with Joe Perry, Van Halen and Bob Dylan ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “IT” REPEATS THE FEAT AT #1
After an explosive opening last weekend, STEPHEN KING'S IT repeats the feat in its second week out with $54 million from 4,148 theatres. Over two weeks it has grossed a whopping $212.7 million for Warner Bros., a huge accomplishment for Toronto where the Film was made.
In second is long-awaited AMERICAN ASSASSIN with $15.2 million for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films, from 3,154 theatres across North America. It gets a 31% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore.
After a TIFF '17 debut last ...
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#TIFF17: DAY 9 SIGHTINGS – HELENA BONHAM CARTER, LOUIS GARREL + MICHAEL HAZANAVICIUS
We've made it to the finish line of TIFF '17 and hope you had a blast joining us on our journey! We are thankful to all our partners, sponsors and of course YOU who make it all possible for us!
Our last big sighting of TIFF this year is none other than the highly-recognizable Helena Bonham Carter, in town for 55 Steps. The Film by Bille August is about a mental patients rights lawyer (Hillary Swank) who in her battle for the cause, meets a patient (Bonham Carter) who changes her workaholic ...
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#TIFF17: DAY EIGHT SIGHTINGS – RICHARD GERE, WALTON GOGGINS, JASON ISAACS
We are racing to the finish line of TIFF '17 but still have some exciting stuff to show you! Premiering tonight at Roy Thomson Hall was THREE CHRISTS starring Richard Gere and Walton Goggins. While stars Peter Dinklage and Bradley Whitford too were confirmed to come originally, unfortunately they couldn't make it to town - a common occurrence late in the Festival.
Gere was spotted with none other than his father Homer whom he helped out of their SUV upon arrival of their celebration at ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW RED-BAND TRAILER FOR “THE SHAPE OF WATER” (NSFW)
After gaining tons of buzz at TIFF '17 with raves abound, Guillermo del Toro's Toronto-filmed THE SHAPE OF WATER has a new Red-Band Trailer which just surfaced today.
Synopsis:
From master story teller, Guillermo del Toro, comes THE SHAPE OF WATER - an other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa’s life is changed ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “VICTORIA & ABDUL” IN TORONTO
Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers in Toronto a chance to see TIFF '17 selection VICTORIA & ABDUL! The Screening takes place Monday, September 25, 2017 in Toronto.
Synopsis:
Academy Award winner Judi Dench (“Shakespeare in Love”) reunites with Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Frears (“The Queen”), and returns to the role of Queen Victoria, in “Victoria & Abdul.” The screenplay of “Victoria & Abdul” is by Academy Award nominee Lee Hall ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “FIFTY SHADES FREED”
Okay, we admit we were underwhelmed by FIFTY SHADES DARKER but this new Teaser for FIFTY SHADES FREED offers some promise!
Synopsis:
Christian (Jamie Dornan) and Ana (Dakota Johnson) return from their honeymoon. Christian has purchased the publishing business where Ana worked, and she is now the Commissioning Editor.
After missing four of her contraception injection appointments, Ana learns she is pregnant. After hearing the news, Christian is angry, because he thinks Ana will love the baby ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD”
This looks incredible! Primed for its release this awards season, comes this new Trailer for ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD starring an unrecognizable Kevin Spacey, Michelle Williams, Mark Wahlberg and Charlie Plummer, the latter just at TIFF '17 with Lean on Pete.
Synopsis:
J. Paul Getty had a fortune. Everyone else paid the price. #AllTheMoney In the World in theaters this December.
See the Trailer:
Sony Pictures release ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD December 2017.
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#TIFF17: DAY SEVEN SIGHTINGS – HALLE BERRY AT TIFF WITH “KINGS”
TIFF '17 may be winding down but that certainly doesn't mean there aren't any more stars left to spot. While we were so excited about Daniel Craig returning after filming Dream House here a few years back, those hopes were dashed when we received confirmation he no longer would be coming. Academy Award winner Halle Berry however also stars in their new Film KINGS from Mustangs Director Deniz Gamze Ergüven. The Film centers on a family before and after the violent L.A. Riots in 1992 following ...
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#TIFF17: “THE SHAPE OF WATER”
Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
Masterpiece. That is the easiest and quickest way to describe Guillermo del Toro’s gothic romance The Shape of Water. The Film recently won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and is the early front-runner to take the Grolsch People’s Choice Award at TIFF this Sunday.
It is the 1960’s and mute Eliza (a never better Sally Hawkins) is working as a cleaning lady in a high-tech government facility. While cleaning one of the labs, she ...
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