David Oyelowo
#FIRSTLOOK: OFFICIAL TRAILER: “LAWMEN: BASS REEVES”
Paramount+ today debuted the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated original series LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, which will premiere exclusively on the service with two episodes on Sunday, November 5 in Canada, the U.S., and all Paramount+ international markets. The anthology series stars executive producer and Emmy Award nominee David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck, Canadians Barry Pepper & Honorary Oscar recipient Donald Sutherland, and Emmy Award nominee Dennis Quaid.
Revealing the untold story of the most legendary lawman in the Old West, LAWMEN: BASS REEVES follows the journey of Reeves (Oyelowo) and his rise from enslavement to law enforcement as the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. Despite arresting over 3,000 outlaws during the course of his career, the weight of the badge was heavy, and he wrestled with its moral and spiritual cost to his beloved family. LAWMEN: BASS REEVES is an all-new, standalone anthology series and future iterations will follow other iconic lawmen and outlaws who have impacted history.
The cast includes Shea Whigham and Garrett Hedlund as guest stars, and, in recurring roles, Joaquina Kalukango, Lonnie Chavis, Grantham Coleman, Tosin Morohunfola, Dale Dickey, Rob Morgan, Ryan O’Nan, Margot Bingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Justin Hurtt-Dunkley and Bill Dawes.
Created for television by executive producer and showrunner Chad Feehan, LAWMEN: BASS REEVES also is executive produced by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan, David Oyelowo, David C. Glasser, Jessica Oyelowo, David Permut, Christina Alexandra Voros, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari and David Hutkin. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions and Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon and is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of Paramount+ international markets.
LAWMEN: BASS REEVES is the latest addition to Sheridan’s growing slate on Paramount+, which includes 1923, 1883, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, TULSA KING, SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS and the upcoming series LAND MAN.
#FIRSTLOOK: “THE MIDNIGHT SKY” NEW TRAILER
We’ve seen the first look, now here’s the Trailer for George Clooney‘s THE MIDNIGHT SKY arriving on Netflix this Holiday. Check-out this Final Trailer.
Synopsis:
This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine (George Clooney), a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully (Felicity Jones) and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe. Clooney directs the adaptation of Lily Brooks-Dalton’s acclaimed novel Good Morning, Midnight, co-starring David Oyelowo, Kyle Chandler, Demián Bichir and Tiffany Boone.
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THE MIDNIGHT SKY arrives on Netflix Friday, December 23, 2020.
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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE MIDNIGHT SKY” NEW STILLS
George Clooney is back in the Director’s chair, while starring in THE MIDNIGHT SKY, coming this December to Netflix. Check-out these brand-new stills.
Synopsis:
This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine (George Clooney), a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully (Felicity Jones) and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe. Clooney directs the adaptation of Lily Brooks-Dalton’s acclaimed novel Good Morning, Midnight, co-starring David Oyelowo, Kyle Chandler, Demián Bichir and Tiffany Boone.
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THE MIDNIGHT SKY arrives on Netflix this December.
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#SUNDANCE: “COME AWAY”
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Come Away tells an alternative origin story for Peter Pan and Alice from Alice in Wonderland.
Although the Film, starring Angelina Jolie, David Oyelowo, Michael Caine and Gugu Mbatha-Raw is targeted towards children, there are many themes that resonate with adults. Director Brenda Chapman’s primary theme throughout is grief with focus on contrasting what grief looks like within children and adults. Chapman also blends an even mix of actuality and fantasy giving it an authentic feel. Overall, Come Away is enchanting from the adventure to the examination of grief, even if it is sometimes a little slow.
Come Away screens at Sundance on Fri, Jan. 24th at 12:30 PM at The Ray Theatre, Sat, Jan. 25th at 12:30 PM at Redstone Cinema 1. Sun, Jan. 26th at 12 PM at Salt Lake City Library Theatre, Fri, Jan. 31st at 5:30 PM at Prospector Square Theatre, and Sat, Feb. 1st at 3:30 PM at Redstone Cinema 1.
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “A UNITED KINGDOM”
Fox Searchlight x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to see A UNITED KINGDOM in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.
Screenings take place:
TORONTO
Wednesday, February 22
7:00PM
Cineplex Varsity Cinemas
VANCOUVER
Thursday, February 23
7:00PM
Cineplex International Village
CALGARY
Thursday, March 2
7:00PM
Cineplex Eau Claire Market Cinemas
Synopsis:
A UNITED KINGDOM is the true story of King Seretse Khama of Botswana (David Oyelowo) and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), a white woman from London, which caused an international uproar when they decided to marry in the late 1940s just as apartheid was being introduced into South Africa. It was a decision that altered the course of African history.
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Fox Searchlight release A UNITED KINGDOM Friday, February 24, 2017 Toronto + Vancouver and Friday, March 3, 2017 Calgary.
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#TIFF16: DAY 2 SIGHTINGS – LEONARDO DICAPRIO, ANNE HATHAWAY, DOUGLAS BOOTH, CHADWICK BOSEMAN, DAVID OYELOWO, SANDRA OH, ANNE HECHE, BEL POWLEY, MELANIE LYNSKEY, VANESSA BAYER, SHAILENE WOODLEY, MELISSA LEO, BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD, VALORIE CURRY + MORE
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
More #LeonardoDiCaprio. #BeforetheFlood #TIFF16
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Anne Hathaway, COLOSSAL
Anne. #TIFF16 #COLOSSAL #AnneHathaway
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Douglas Booth, THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM
Bel Powley, CARRIE PILBY
Breakout star #BelPowley, star of #CarriePilby. #TIFF16
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Melanie Lynskey + Jason Ritter, CARRIE PILBY
Vanessa Bayer, CARRIE PILBY
#SNL’s #VanessaBayer at #TIFF16 with #CarriePilby.
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David Oyelowo, A UNITED KINGDOM + QUEEN OF KATWE
Sandra Oh, CATFIGHT + WINDOW HORSES
#SandraOh at #TIFF16 with #Catfight and #WindowHorses.
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Anne Heche, CATFIGHT
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
Nolan Funk – here to enjoy TIFF
Melissa Leo, SNOWDEN
Ruth Negga, LOVING
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Bryce Dallas Howard, BLACK MIRROR
Shailene Woodley, SNOWDEN
#ShaileneWoodley makes a quiet entrance in a stunning gown. She is at #TIFF16 with #Snowden.
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “QUEEN OF KATWE”
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada + Mr. Will are happy to give Readers a chance to see official TIFF ’16 selection, QUEEN OF KATWE starring Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Screenings take place:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 in Scarborough and Mississauga
Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Laval and Vancouver
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Toronto
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Waterloo, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal (English only), Calgary, Winnipeg and Edmonton.
Synopsis:
QUEEN OF KATWE is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.
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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release QUEEN OF KATWE in Toronto Friday, September 23 2016 and across Canada Friday, September 30, 2016.
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO SEE “CAPTIVE”
Paramount Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance in Toronto to see CAPTIVE first! The Screening takes place Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Synopsis:
CAPTIVE, based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.
CAPTIVE stars David Oyelowo, Kate Mara, Leonor Varela, Jessica Oyelowo, with Mimi Rogers and Michael K. Williams.
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Paramount Pictures Canada release CAPTIVE on Friday, September 18, 2015.
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “SELMA” IN OTTAWA, TORONTO + MONTREAL
If there was any one Film gaining rapid momentum this Awards Season, that certainly would be SELMA! The Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic screened in Toronto last week to rousing reception. Paramount Pictures Canada and Mr. Will want Readers in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal to witness SELMA before everyone else! Screenings take place on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, our v. first in the New Year!
Official Synopsis:
SELMA is the story of a movement. The film chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay’s SELMA tells the real story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.
SELMA also stars Carmen Ejogo, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Tim Roth, Giovanni Ribisi, Dylan Baker, Oprah Winfrey, Alessandro Nivola, Wendell Pierce and Henry G. Sanders.
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Paramount Pictures Canada release SELMA on Friday, January 9, 2015.
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#SPOTTED: AVA DUVERNAY + DAVID OYELOWO IN TORONTO FOR “SELMA”
By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong
He may have missed out on a SAG award nomination earlier today, but you should start learning how to pronounce David Oyelowo’s last name come Oscar night.
Oyelowo and director Ava DuVernay took the stage earlier tonight at the TIFF Bell Lightbox to present a special advanced screening of Selma, which chronicles Martin Luther King Jr.’s legendary civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965. If the standing ovation for the actor and director after tonight’s screening was any indication, neither needs to worry about their award chances.
Scheduled to coincide with the 50th anniversary of King’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance, the sold out crowd marveled at DuVernay’s thrilling dramatization and were treated to a lengthy post-screening Q&A. “It feels like the right time,” DuVernay said about what drew her to making a film about the civil rights activist, noting that there has yet to be a biopic about King at any time since his death in 1968. While the pair shared a number of interesting thoughts and anecdotes about filming, alongside opinions on the timely on-going events in Ferguson, Missouri, the liveliest moment came early on when Oyelowo started speaking with an English accent – initially shocking the crowd who had previously been listening to his near perfect recreation of King’s voice.
Special emphasis was placed on Stephan James, who practically steals the show as civil rights activist John Lewis. The Torontonian actor first met DuVernay at TIFF, later helping him obtain a ticket to her previous film Middle of Nowhere. He reminded her of the gesture during his audition for Selma.
DuVernay also spoke about her deliberate use of slow motion during the film’s most violent sequences. The spectacle is stripped from each of the four specific scenes, allowing the film to “force you to look at this”, instead of turning away or not registering what is being shown.
We’ll have a full review of Selma in the coming weeks, but this sure-fire Oscar contender is definitely a must-see! And for the record, Oyelowo’s last name is pronounced “oh-yellow-oh”.
Paramount Pictures Canada release SELMA on Friday, January 9, 2015.
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