Disney+ announced today a pilot greenlight for “Witch Mountain,” a reimagining of the successful film franchise. The series is a modern reinvention of the cult classic that takes place in the shadow of “Witch Mountain,” following two teens that develop strange abilities and discover their sleepy suburb may not be as idyllic as it seems.

Bryce Dallas Howard (“Jurassic World: Dominion”) stars in the leading role as “Audrey,” Tia’s devoted and loving mother. Her husband died from a mental illness and she tries to reassure a fretful Tia that she shows no sign of following her father’s dark spiral. A warm mama bear type, but like everyone in this town, not everything is as it seems.

Howard is a multi-hyphenate creator who continues to work both on-screen and behind the camera. As an actor, she recently starred alongside Chris Pratt in Universal’s “Jurassic World” franchise and next stars in Matthew Vaughn’s spy thriller ”Argylle” for Apple TV+. Earlier this year, Howard lent her voice to the Star Wars character “Yaddle” in the animated Disney+ series “Tales of the Jedi.” Howard is represented by Entertainment 360, WME and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.

Isabel Gravitt (“The Watcher”), Levi Miller (“Streamline”), Bianca “b” Norwood (“We Crashed”) and Jackson Kelly (“Straight Man”) have been cast in the pilot.

Travis Fickett and Terry Matalas co-wrote the pilot and are executive producers; Augustine Frizzell (“Euphoria”) will direct and is executive producer on the pilot. John Fox and John Davis of Davis Entertainment are executive producing as well as Gary Marsh. The Disney Branded Television series is produced by ABC Signature, part of Disney Television Studios.

Isabel Gravitt (series regular) as “Tia,” a straight-A student who’s regarded by her classmates as “perfect,” although she regards herself as flawed. She’s terrified of failure and is plagued by nightmares and fears that her late father’s schizophrenia is starting to exhibit itself in her. Tia has “hallucinations” in which people around her step outside their living bodies and voice their deepest, darkest fears and desires and rages. Gravitt is known for her series regular role as “Ellie Brannock” in Netflix’s hit limited series “The Watcher.” She made her debut in CBS’s pilot “The History of Us” and had recurring roles in ABC’s “American Housewife” and Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere.” Gravitt is represented by Buchwald and Randy James Management.

Levi Miller (series regular) as “Ben,” a troubled teen who makes ends meet by writing papers for other students but he’s got a hot temper and if he slugs another student, he’ll be expelled. Ben is best friends with Corey, his co-worker at the diner. He’s recently made a troubling discovery about himself, he can force others in his vicinity to move according to his will and there’s something drawing him inexplicably in the direction of Tia. Miller is best known for his roles in “Pan,” “A Wrinkle in Time” and “Better Watch Out.” Most recently, he was seen in the indie film “Streamline,” is also starring in Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter,” and attached to the upcoming British indie “Beach Boys.” Miller is repped by Verve, Rogue Management in the UK, Eaton Management in Australia and attorneys Fred Toczek and Jared Bloc.

Bianca “b” Norwood (series regular) as “Corey,” Ben’s closest friend, an outsider with tattoos, Corey is a very mature teen who comes across older than they are. They are one step away from expulsion and puts more care into looking like a My Chemical Romance song that became an anime fan. Corey works at the local diner alongside Ben and is in his circle of trust, but doesn’t appreciate it when he tries to act as their protector. Norwood most recently starred in the New York Theatre Workshop production of “American (Tele)visions.” Most recently, they can be seen in the AppleTV+ series “We Crashed,” as well as the Showtime series “Let the Right One In,” and can be heard voicing a lead role in the new QCODE fantasy podcast series “Birds of Empire.” Norwood is represented by Innovative and Authentic Talent and Literary Management.

Jackson Kelly (series regular) as “Peter,” Tia’s closest male friend. Peter is lovesick on the subject of Tia, but she’s unaware of his charms, and equally unaware of his devotion. But when Tia expresses her concerns about the seemingly impossible happenings around them, she learns that Peter’s observant, cautious nature might be an asset in figuring out the mystery around them. Jackson has a busy year ahead with the release of his major recurring role in the highly anticipated AMC series “Straight Man” and “Hard Miles.” He’s currently starring in the fifth installment of the cult-followed Shudder franchise “V/H/S/99.” Kelly is represented by Talent Works and 11:11 Entertainment.

Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Screening Passes to see JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION.

Advance screenings will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2022 in:

• Toronto: Scotiabank Theatre at 7 PM
• Montreal: Scotiabank Theatre at 7 pm
• Vancouver: Scotiabank Theatre at 7 pm

Synopsis:

From Jurassic World architect and director Colin Trevorrow, Dominion takes place four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed. Dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures. 

Jurassic World Dominion, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, propels the more than $5 billion franchise into daring, uncharted territory, featuring never-seen dinosaurs, breakneck action and astonishing new visual effects. 

The film features new cast members DeWanda Wise (She’s Gotta Have It), Emmy nominee Mamoudou Athie (Archive 81), Dichen Lachman (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Scott Haze (Minari) and Campbell Scott (The Amazing Spider-Man 2). The film’s returning cast includes BD Wong as Dr. Henry Wu, Justice Smith as Franklin Webb, Daniella Pineda as Dr. Zia Rodriguez and Omar Sy as Barry Sembenè.  

Jurassic World Dominion is directed by Colin Trevorrow, who steered 2015’s Jurassic World to a record-shattering $1.7 billion global box office. The screenplay is by Emily Carmichael (Battle at Big Rock) & Colin Trevorrow from a story by Derek Connolly (Jurassic World) & Trevorrow, based on characters created by Michael Crichton. Jurassic World Dominion is produced by acclaimed franchise producers Frank Marshall p.g.a. and Patrick Crowley p.g.a. and is executive produced by legendary, Oscar®-winning franchise creator Steven Spielberg, Alexandra Derbyshire and Colin Trevorrow. 

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Universal Pictures Canada release JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION June 10, 2022.

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Rain and the cold can’t stop us! While this has been one of the chillier editions of TIFF ever, the show must still go on! Lots of amazing sightings as the Festival gets ready to hit a high-point this weekend! See the snaps!

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THE REST OF US – Press Stop

LIMETOWN – Premiere

DADS– Press Stop

I AM WOMAN – Press Stop

BLACKBIRD – Press Stop

 
JUST MERCY – Afterparty x Press Stop

 

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#TIFF19: #JustMercy: #JamieFoxx, Director #DestinDanielCretton, #TimBlakeNelson, #OsheaJackson, #RobMorgan … and a special appearance by #SeanPaul at the Afterparty!

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Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to attend an Advance Screening of ROCKETMAN. We’ve waited so long to see Taron Egerton as legendary Sir Elton John!

Screenings are as follows Wednesday, May 29, 2019:

Toronto
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, 7PM

Montreal
Cinema Banque Scotia Montreal, 7:30PM

Ottawa
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa, 7:30PM

Synopsis:
ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story – set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton – tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as Elton’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as Elton’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton’s mother Sheila Farebrother.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release ROCKETMAN Friday, May 31, 2019.

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We’ve all been waiting for it and it looks every bit dazzling! Check-out the Trailer for Elton John Biopic, ROCKETMAN starring Taron Egerton!

Synopsis:
The only way to tell his story is to live his fantasy. ✨ Taron Egerton is Elton John in #Rocketman, in theatres May 31. Watch the new trailer now!

ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release ROCKETMAN Friday, May 31, 2019.

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Just as Elton John is front and center on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, a new Trailer surfaces for his Biopic ROCKETMAN starring Taron Egerton, whom we all know is more than capable having covered John‘s I’m Still Standing in 2016’s SING!

Synopsis:
#Rocketman is an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release ROCKETMAN Friday, May 31, 2019.

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Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers to attend an Advance Screening of JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM. Screenings take place Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in:
TORONTO
MONTREAL
VANCOUVER
EDMONTON
CALGARY

Synopsis:
It’s been four years since theme park and luxury resort Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Isla Nublar now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves in the jungles.

When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Owen is driven to find Blue, his lead raptor who’s still missing in the wild, and Claire has grown a respect for these creatures she now makes her mission. Arriving on the unstable island as lava begins raining down, their expedition uncovers a conspiracy that could return our entire planet to a perilous order not seen since prehistoric times.

With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful series in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. Welcome to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Stars Pratt and Howard return alongside executive producers Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. They are joined by co-stars James Cromwell, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Geraldine Chaplin, Daniella Pineda, Toby Jones, Rafe Spall and Isabella Sermon, while BD Wong and Jeff Goldblum reprise their roles.

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Universal Pictures Canada release JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM Friday, June 22, 2018.

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Jurassic Fans, rejoice! Premiering during tonight’s Super Bowl was the epic new Trailer for JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM!

Synopsis:

It’s been four years since theme park and luxury resort Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Isla Nublar now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves in the jungles.

When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Owen is driven to find Blue, his lead raptor who’s still missing in the wild, and Claire has grown a respect for these creatures she now makes her mission. Arriving on the unstable island as lava begins raining down, their expedition uncovers a conspiracy that could return our entire planet to a perilous order not seen since prehistoric times.

With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful series in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. Welcome to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Stars Pratt and Howard return alongside executive producers Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. They are joined by co-stars James Cromwell, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Geraldine Chaplin, Daniella Pineda, Toby Jones, Rafe Spall and Isabella Sermon, while BD Wong and Jeff Goldblum reprise their roles.

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Universal Pictures Canada release JURASSIC PARK: FALLEN KINGDOM Friday, June 22, 2018.

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Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to see GOLD starring Matthew McConaughey. Screenings take place as follows:

Toronto

Date: January 25, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Varsity (55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5)

Ottawa

Date: January 25, 2017

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa (3090 Carling Ave, Nepean, ON K2B 7K2) *TBC

Vancouver

Date: January 25, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Scotiabank Vancouver (900 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3G5)

Victoria

Date: January 25, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: SilverCity Victoria (3130 Tillicum Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 6T2)

Halifax

Date: January 25, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Dartmouth Crossing (145 Shubie Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0C3)

Edmonton

Date: January 25, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Scotiabank Theatre (West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 St NW #3030, Edmonton, AB T5T 4M2)

Calgary

Date: January 25, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Eau Claire (200 Barclay Parade SW, 200 Barclay Parade S.W., Calgary, AB, T2P 4R5)

Winnipeg

Date: January  25, 2017

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Polo Park (Polo Park Shopping Center, 817 St James St, Winnipeg, MB R3G 3L3)

Synopsis:
GOLD is the epic tale of one man’s pursuit of the American dream, to discover gold. Starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey as Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, he teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard, but keeping it would be even harder, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street. The film is inspired by a true story. GOLD also stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Edgar Ramirez, Toby Kebbell, Rachael Taylor, Corey Stoll, Bill Camp, Michael Landes, Bruce Greenwood and Stacy Keach.

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Elevation Pictures release GOLD on Friday, January 27, 2017.

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It was a  massively star-studded second day in Toronto and Team Mr. Will had a bit better luck after a bit of a slow start to TIFF ‘ 16!  Newly-minted Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio had King Street shut down as he walked the Red Carpet with grace for Global Warming Documentary BEFORE THE FLOOD, signing a whole lot of autographs for Fans who queued hours to see him in a rare visit to the City!  Later on in the day, Joseph Gordon-Levitt faced the Media and Fans at the Premiere for his Award Season vehicle, SNOWDEN at Roy Thomson Hall. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway brought a sizable crowd to Ryerson Theatre to see her latest effort, COLOSSAL at its World Premiere. While immersed in controversy of late, THE BIRTH OF NATION, starring, written and directed by Nate Parker got two Premieres tonight around town and its run at TIFF ’16 just might be the publicity it needs to get itself back on the right path.

Leonardo DiCaprio, BEFORE THE FLOOD

 

Leo. #LeonardoDiCaprio #TIFF16 #BeforetheFlood

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More #LeonardoDiCaprio. #BeforetheFlood #TIFF16

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Anne Hathaway, COLOSSAL

 

Amazing Anne. #AnneHathaway #Colossal #TIFF16

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Anne. #TIFF16 #COLOSSAL #AnneHathaway

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Douglas Booth, THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM

 

#DouglasBooth at #TIFF16 for #TheLimehouseGolem. Spotted at Byblos.

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Bel Powley, CARRIE PILBY

 

Breakout star #BelPowley, star of #CarriePilby. #TIFF16

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Melanie Lynskey + Jason Ritter, CARRIE PILBY

 

Real life couple #JasonRitter + #MelanieLynskey at #TIFF16 for #CarriePilby.

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Vanessa Bayer, CARRIE PILBY

 

#SNL’s #VanessaBayer at #TIFF16 with #CarriePilby.

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David Oyelowo, A UNITED KINGDOM + QUEEN OF KATWE

 

#DavidOyelowo at #TIFF16 with #QueenofKatwe + #AUnitedKingdom.

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Sandra Oh, CATFIGHT + WINDOW HORSES

 

#SandraOh at #TIFF16 with #Catfight and #WindowHorses.

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Anne Heche, CATFIGHT

 

#AnneHeche at #TIFF16 with #Catfight.

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Sam Underwood + Valorie Curry – Curry is here for both BLAIR WITCH + AMERICAN PASTORAL

 

With #SamUnderwood + #ValorieCurry. #TIFF16 #TheFollowing #AmericanPastoral

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Chadwick Boseman, MESSAGE FROM THE KING

 

With #ChadwickBoseman, at #TIFF16 with #MessagefromtheKing. #BlackPanther #Marvel

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Nolan Funk – here to enjoy TIFF

 

Morning coffee with #NolanFunk. #TIFF16

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Melissa Leo, SNOWDEN

 

#AcademyAward winner #MelissaLeo at #TIFF16 with #Snowden.

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Ruth Negga, LOVING

 

Two Direction: with one of #TIFF16’s biggest breakout stars, #RuthNegga. She stars in highly-talked-about #LovingFilm.

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Bryce Dallas Howard, BLACK MIRROR

 

Not a great pic, but #BryceDallasHoward showing #MichaelFassbender a bit of support at his Premiere for #TrespassAgainstUs. #TIFF16

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Shailene Woodley, SNOWDEN

 

#ShaileneWoodley makes a quiet entrance in a stunning gown. She is at #TIFF16 with #Snowden.

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