M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN is back with some thrills in KNOCK AT THE CABIN, coming early next year to theatres. See this new Trailer.
Synopsis:
While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand that the family make an unthinkable choice to avert the apocalypse. With limited access to the outside world, the family must decide what they believe before all is lost.
From visionary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, Knock at the Cabin stars Dave Bautista (Dune, Guardians of the Galaxy franchise), Tony award and Emmy nominee Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, Mindhunter), Ben Aldridge (Pennyworth, Fleabag), BAFTA nominee Nikki Amuka-Bird (Persuasion, Old), newcomer Kristen Cui, Abby Quinn (Little Women, Landline) and Rupert Grint (Servant, Harry Potter franchise).
Universal Pictures presents a Blinding Edge Pictures production, in association with FilmNation Features and Wishmore Entertainment, an M. Night Shyamalan film. The screenplay is by M. Night Shyamalan and Steve Desmond & Michael Sherman based on the national bestseller The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay. The film is directed by M. Night Shyamalan and produced by M. Night Shyamalan, Marc Bienstock (Split, Glass) and Ashwin Rajan (Servant, Glass). The executive producers are Steven Schneider, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos and Ashley Fox.
Universal Pictures Canada release #KnockAtTheCabin is in theatres February 3, 2023.
(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)
This looks so adorable! Check out the new Trailer for LOST OLLIE about a Toy looking to reunite with his Owner.
Synopsis:
Lost Ollie is an epic adventure about a lost toy who braves the many dangers of childhood as he searches the countryside to reunite with the boy who lost him; and the story of the boy who lost more than a best friend. Itâs a heartwarming tale for the child in us all, remembering those special souls that weâve lost but who forever changed our lives. The four-part limited series was inspired by the book Ollieâs Odyssey by renowned author and illustrator William Joyce.
Shannon Tindle (Kubo and the Two Strings, Coraline) serves as creator, writer and executive producer. The series was directed by Academy AwardÂź Winner Peter Ramsey (Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse) who also serves as executive producer. Shawn Levy and Josh Barry executive produce for 21 Laps Entertainment along with Emily Morris as co-executive producer. 21 Laps is the production company behind PGA Award-winning global phenomenon Stranger Things, Oscar-nominated film Arrival, Netflix hit series Shadow and Bone, hit movie Free Guy, hit Netflix movie The Adam Project and upcoming limited series All The Light We Cannot See an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr. Brandon Oldenburg and Lampton Enochs also executive produce. The cast includes – Jonathan Groff, Mary J. Blige, Tim Blake Nelson, Gina Rodriguez, Jake Johnson, Kesler Talbot.
LOST OLLIE arrives August 24, 2022 on Netflix.
(Photo/video credit: Netflix)
Here’s your first look at HAMILTON, coming soon to Disney+!
Synopsis:
An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of âHamiltonâ combines the best elements of live theatre, film and streaming to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience. âHamiltonâ is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, âHamiltonâ has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatreâa musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and direction by Thomas Kail, âHamiltonâ is inspired by the book âAlexander Hamiltonâ by Ron Chernow and produced by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeffrey Seller, with Sander Jacobs and Jill Furman serving as executive producers. Filming was produced by RadicalMedia. The 11-time-Tony AwardÂź-, GRAMMY AwardÂź-, Olivier Award– and Pulitzer Prize-winning stage musical stars: Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; RenĂ©e Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler; Jonathan Groff as King George; Christopher Jackson as George Washington; Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds; Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton; Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr; Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton; and Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton.
See the Trailer:
HAMILTON arrives on Disney+ Friday, July 3, 2020.
(Photo/video credit: Disney)
For the many of us who still haven’t see HAMILTON, Disney will be releasing a Film version of the 11-time TONY Award-winning Musical.
The live-capture Film breaks new ground, transporting its audience into the world of a Broadway show in a new way. The Cast in the Film will include Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton; Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler; Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr; Tony AwardŸ nominees Christopher Jackson as George Washington; Jonathan Groff as King George; Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton; and Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds; Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; and Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton.
The Film was shot in June 2016 at at The Richard Rodgers Theatre.
HAMILTON will stream on Disney+Â Friday, July 3, 2020.
(Photo credit: Joan Marcus)
Talk about perfect timing! As we get capped in ice and snow, we get a new Teaser for FROZEN 2. We’re sure many of you can’t wait any longer! It’s okay, let it go!
Synopsis:
From the Academy AwardÂź-winning teamâdirectors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, and producer Peter Del Vechoâand featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad, and the music of OscarÂź-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Walt Disney Animation Studiosâ âFrozen 2â opens in theatres on Nov. 22, 2019.
See the Teaser:
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release FROZEN 2 on Friday, November 22, 2019.
(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada and Mr. Will Wong want to give Readers a chance to win the Sing-Along Version of Oscar-winning Animated Feature FROZEN on DVD! Even if youâve experienced the magic on the Big Screen many times, itâs certainly not too soon to experience it all again at home … and sing along!!
Just follow the bouncing Snowflake!
Official Synopsis:
Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey â teaming up with rugged Mountain Man Kristoff and his loyal Reindeer Sven â to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the Kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical Trolls and a hilarious Snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the Kingdom.
FROZEN features the Voice Work of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad.
Our Review of the amazing FROZEN here.
Watch the Trailer:
Official Artwork:
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Walt Disney Animation Studios release FROZEN SING-ALONG  Tuesday, November 18, 2014 on DVD.
Pre-order it here!
(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Animation Studios)
I am absolutely unafraid to admit that HBO‘s LOOKING is my newest Guilty Pleasure. As its first Season reached a half-way point this weekend, I look forward with a bit of sadness that there are only a few more weeks till it concludes. Â And then comes an excruciating wait for another Season. Hopefully.
The Premise is simple, but there are so many, many rich unafraid-to-go-there layers in this Series from Creator Michael Lannan. Set in San Francisco, we get an honest look at the lives of three Gay Men: Patrick (Jonathan Groff), AgustĂn (Frankie J. Alvarez) and Dom (Murray Bartlett). If this were Sex and the City, Patrick – a Video Game Developer looking for love – certainly would be our Carrie. AgustĂn – a coupled Artist amidst a bit of a creative Dry Spell – and Dom – a Waiter aspiring to embark once again as a Restauranteur after a big disappointment – don’t so clearly fit the archetypes of Samantha, Miranda nor Charlotte, but as the Series gets rolling, we get the feeling big changes are about to take place for both of them. We can’t wait to see what happens next and we have a feeling there might be a bit of trouble. The knowing glances we get from our three Leading Men capture so subtly that unique dynamic among Gay Men of perhaps once being potential Lovers before deciding ultimately to be Friends.
Fans of GLEE and FROZEN will feel a sense of familiarity with Groff who has starred in both, the latter still freezing its position near the top of the Box Office, and he is just really, really good here.  He owns it as a picky, fumbling Patrick, constantly reminding us the importance of using a filter when we speak, but we are with him every step of the way watching him redeem himself each time.
In one super-awkward moment in the Series’ third Episode he hits-on  Kevin (Russell Tovey), whom we later learn actually is his soon-to-be Boss. RaĂșl Castillo plays Richie, whom Patrick meets on the Subway and we become enamoured  at first glance.  Did I mention, the Cast is heartbreakingly-handsome?
If that weren’t enough, the amazing Scott Bakula also stars in the Series as a Floral Shop Owner, Lynn. We meet him in a towel only in a Steam Room with Dom. Yes, I just said Scott Bakula and Steam Room in one sentence.
LOOKING looks and feels like San Francisco, taking us away for 30 minutes to another place every time. Â The eclectic Electronic-Pop selections also are just pitch-perfect. Â While most eyes are on HBO‘s Runaway Hit TRUE DETECTIVE right now, this new Comedy Series certainly isn’t to be ignored.
Anyhow, I’ll let you Wongsters discover LOOKING on your own. It airs Sunday nights on HBO Canada at 10:30 PM EST.
Some of the more memorable moments thus far:
Patrick (Jonathan Groff) hitting-on eventual Boss Kevin (Russell Tovey)
Patrick (Jonathan Groff) meets Richie (RaĂșl Castillo)
Official Artwork:
(Photo credit: HBO)
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures have just released a brand new Trailer for what surely looks like an ice-cold Hit this Holiday Season, FROZEN! The Comedy-Adventure features the Voicework of a versatile and talented Cast.
Official Synopsis:
Fearless Optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journeyâteaming up with rugged Mountain Man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal Reindeer Svenâto find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the Kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious Snowman named Olaf (voice of Josh Gad), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the Kingdom.
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Watch the Trailer below:
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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures release FROZEN in theatres in 3D on November 27, 2013!
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(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
54 Feature Films. 116 Short Films. 31 Countries. Two World Premieres. Five International Premieres. 27 Canadian Premieres. 27 Canadian Premieres. Four Toronto Premieres. These are the key numbers for the 23rd annual Inside Out Festival, Toronto’s official LGBT Film Festival.
It was just announced that Steven Soderbergh‘s eagerly-awaited Behind the Candelabra will receive a Special Presentation at the Festival, premiering simultaneously with HBO Canada‘s live broadcast of the Film. The Drama, based on the relationship of Entertainer Liberace (Michael Douglas) and his younger Lover Scott Thorson (Matt Damon), competes in-competition at the Cannes Film Festival this May also. The free Screening takes place Sunday, May 26, 2013, 9:00 PM at TIFF Bell Lightbox.
James Franco‘s presence even will be felt with his and Travis Matthew‘s Film Interior. Leather Bar. getting a Premiere here. The Film re-imagines 40 minutes of cut footage from the 1980 William Friedkin Film CRUISING (starring Al Pacino), done to avoid an X rating back then.
C.O.G. based on a semi-autobiographical Essay by David Sedaris, stars Broadway and Glee Star Jonathan Groff as a Yale University Graduate traveling across America on the road to Self-Discovery.
Closing the Festival is Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth, which is about legendary Writer Alice Walker featuring Interviews with Sapphire, Sonia Sanchez, Gloria Steinem, Yoko Ono, Steven Spielberg and Danny Glover.
Inside Out runs Thursday, May 23 through Sunday, June 2, 2013.
Click here for a full Schedule and Film Descriptions.
(Photo credit: HBO)
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