#FIRSTLOOK: HOLLYWOOD SUITE ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMMING DURING COVID-19

Hollywood Suite has got you covered with an exciting slate of new additions to their programming to entertain you as we navigate COVID-19! If you are a Rogers Cable subscriber, you’re probably already enjoying your free preview!  Check it out!

STRONGER TOGETHER, TOUS ENSEMBLE (in support of FOOD BANKS CANADA)
Sunday, April 26 at 6:30 pm ET on HS00
Hollywood Suite joins the coalition of broadcasters’ all-star show of support for front-line workers battling COVID-19, with the live broadcast of Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble. Canadians, who are able, are invited to donate to Food Banks Canada in association with the broadcast to support local food banks from coast-to-coast-to-coast as they face the drastic impacts of COVID-19. Talent performing and appearing to date include Alessia Cara, The Arkells, Barenaked Ladies, Bianca Andreescu, Bryan Adams, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Céline Dion, Chris Hadfield, Connor McDavid, David Suzuki, Eric McCormack, Hayley Wickenheiser, Howie Mandel, Jann Arden, Jason Priestley, Margaret Atwood, Marie-Mai, Michael Bublé, Penny Oleksiak, Rick Hansen, Rick Mercer, Russell Peters, Sarah McLachlan, Shania Twain, Sofia Reyes, Tessa Virtue, Will Arnett, William Prince and more.

Also, coming soon:

TAKE A WILD RIDE

• Little Women (1994) Wednesday, April 29 at 4:50 pm ET on HS90 – A powerhouse of actresses, including Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Samantha Mathis and Claire Danes, star in the 1994 Academy Award-nominated version of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.
• Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1999) Friday, May 1 at 3:35pm ET on HS90 – Mordecai Richler’s humorous book about a young boy who wants to be heard, comes to life with performances from Gary Bussey, Mark McKinney and Miranda Richardson.
• Time Bandits (1981) Sunday, May 3 at 7:00 pm ET on HS80 – A young boy joins a band of time-travelling dwarves searching for treasure in Terry Gilliam’s fantasy adventure starring John Cleese, Sean Connery and Ian Holm.

FIGHT THE SYSTEM

• Michael Collins (1996) Monday, April 27 at 11:00 pm ET on HS90 – Neil Jordan’s biopic, starring Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn and Julia Roberts, tells the story of the Irish revolutionary who led a guerilla war against the UK and negotiated the creation of the Irish Free State.
• Inherit The Wind (1960) Wednesday, April 29 at 9:00 pm ET on HS70 – Spencer Tracy and Gene Kelly star in this film based on the real-life case of a Tennessee schoolteacher put on trial for teaching evolution vs. creationism.
• Philomena (2013) Thursday, May 2 at 9:00 pm ET on HS00 – A woman searches for her son who was taken away from her decades earlier, with the help of a BBC reporter. Dame Judi Dench and Steve Coogan star.

GET IN ON THE ACTION

• Play Misty For Me (1971) Friday, May 1 at 4:50 pm ET on HS70 – Clint Eastwood stars as a DJ whose life is turned upside down by a crazed fan.
• Munich (2005) Saturday, May 2 at 4:20 pm ET on HS00 – This historic drama starring Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Geoffrey Rush and Mathieu Kassovitz recounts the events of Black September and the five men chosen to assassinate those responsible for the massacre.

REV YOUR ENGINES
Get behind the wheel for four road trips that go to some very unexpected places.
• The Transporter (2002) Thursday, April 30 at 9:00 pm ET on HS00 – Jason Statham stars in the film that launched a franchise about a mercenary who transports dangerous good.
• Christine (1983) Thursday, April 30 at 9:00 pm ET on HS80 – In this adaptation of a Stephen King novel, no one can get between a nerdish boy and his car.
• Smokey and The Bandit (1977) Friday, May 1 at 9:00 pm ET on HS70 – Get ready for some highway hijinx when Jackie Gleason, as Sherriff Buford T. Justice, tries to stop wise-cracking trucker Bandit, played by Burt Reynolds, from moving beer across state lines.
• The Trip (2010) Saturday, May 2 at 10:40 pm ET on HS00 – Break out your best Michael Caine impression, as Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon play fictionalized versions of themselves on a foodie restaurant tour of Northern England.

COMING IN MAY
Pitch Perfect, Event Horizon, ‘night Mother, Matilda and Save The Tiger!

 

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW SERIES ON HOLLYWOOD SUITE – “A YEAR IN FILM”

Great news! Hollywood Suite will be offering a free preview across Canada between December 1, 2019 to January 5, 2020. One of their exciting new Series to come is A YEAR IN FILM looks at the Films which defined a year according to experts. Films looked at in the Series include 1978, 1983, 1992 and 2007.

Synopsis:
A Year in Film explores the art of film and filmmaking, with expert insight into how films reflect the events, mood, politics, and culture of their eras. The series immerses you in film history and pop culture with rare archival footage, interviews with stars and long-forgotten commercials. With thought-provoking analysis and fun memories from filmmakers, industry insiders and critics, each episode examines: the lasting impact of iconic films; the technical achievements that brought us today’s blockbusters; the hidden gems and cult hits that have gained a following; and what movies can teach us about ourselves and the world we live in.

A Year in Film: 1978 – Flashback to a year where movies reflect on troubles of the past and anxiety for the future. 1978 brings musicals such as Grease, Thank God It’s Friday and Jubilee to movie screens. The Deer Hunter and Coming Home explored the impact of The Vietnam War. And in Canada, a new tax incentive creates art with films like The Silent Partner.
Premiering on Hollywood Suite 70s Movies – HS70: December 8, 2019 at 9:00pm ET

Supporting 1978 films airing in December: Days of Heaven, Dawn of the Dead, The Deer Hunter, Saturday Night Fever and Thank God It’s Friday.

A Year in Film: 1983 – Consumerism and conservative politics take centre stage, while sci-fi runs the galaxy with the release of Return of the Jedi and Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone. Baby boomers embrace The Big Chill while teens delight in Valley Girl. And in Canada, David Cronenberg scores twice in one year with Videodrome and The Dead Zone.
Premiering on Hollywood Suite 80s Movies – HS80: December 15, 2019 at 9:00 pm ET

Supporting 1983 Films airing in December: The Big Chill, Staying Alive, Risky Business, Psycho II, Videodrome, The Dead Zone and Scarface.

A Year in Film: 1992 – Unexpected creative rebels start trending with low-budget success stories including El Mariachi and Reservoir Dogs. African American filmmakers and actors have a significant impact with Malcolm X, Boomerang and Candyman. And in Canada, Canuck-born Mike Myers goes from SNL star to Box Office powerhouse with the success of Wayne’s World.
Premiering on Hollywood Suite 90s Movies – HS90: December 22, 2019 at 9:00 pm ET

Supporting 1992 Films airing in December: Single White Female, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Boomerang, Malcolm X, Wayne’s World, Batman Returns, El Mariachi and Reservoir Dogs.

A Year in Film: 2007 – Troubling flashbacks mix with new comic voices. Filmmakers look at America’s dark history in There Will Be Blood, Zodiac and No Country For Old Men. Judd Apatow directs Knocked Up and produces Superbad, and Diablo Cody’s voice rings out in Juno. And in Canada, Sarah Polley examines aging and Alzheimer’s with Away From Her, while Andrew Currie produces cult zombie-hit Fido.
Premiering on Hollywood Suite 00s Movies – HS00: December 29, 2019 at 9:00 pm ET
Supporting 2007 Films airing in December: Away From Her, Eastern Promises, Zodiac, The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford, Fido, There Will Be Blood, Superbad and Juno.

See a Trailer:

A Year in Film on Hollywood Suite from Hollywood Suite on Vimeo.

 

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#FIRSTLOOK: “NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD” VR EXPERIENCE AT BLOOD IN THE SNOW FESTIVAL

Running November 21 to 26, 2019 at The Royal Cinema, the Blood in the Snow Festival celebrates Horror in all its glory. Our friends at Hollywood Suite this year showcased their one-of-a-kind Virtual Reality activation at the Festival this year, giving fans of Night of the Living Dead, a chance to be taken right inside the famed Pennsylvania farmhouse  seen in the 1968 classic! Other fun and surreal things one can do within the immersive experience include boarding-up the house, touching George Romero‘s glasses and gearing-up to shoot some zombies! T

The experience now is available to download on Oculus.

Above this, Hollywood Suite in March 2020 will premiere their Documentary Raising the Dead: A Re-Examining of Night of the Living Dead. The Film contains interviews with Cast, Crew and Film Experts.

Hollywood Suite also is readying a four-part Series, A Year in Film. More details to come soon!

 

Some Snaps from the Night of the Living Dead VR Experience:

 

See the Trailer for the VR Experience:

 

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Hollywood Suite)

 

#FIRSTLOOK: MR. WILL x HOLLYWOOD SUITE JOIN FORCES AT THE 2019 INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

 

 

Thank you so much, Hollywood Suite for this amazing care package!

I’m thrilled to announce that I will teaming with them for the first time ever this year at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California!

The #SpiritAwards hosted by Aubrey Plaza, take place 2.23.19 and air on Hollywood Suite 5 PM ET. Learn more.

Don’t forget also this Sunday 2.10.19, the #EEBAFTAs hosted by Joanna Lumley, air at 6 PM ET. Learn more. Hollywood Suite will be there bringing you their exclusive broadcast.

 

I’m thrilled to bring you some awesome coverage together with the Hollywood Suite team from the Independent Spirit Awards! Don’t forget to follow them on Instagram @HollywoodSuite and Twitter: @HollywoodSuite.

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