Disney+ recently announced FX’s “Class of ‘09,” the limited series thriller from Tom Rob Smith starring Brian Tyree and Kate Mara, will premiere Wednesday, May 10, 2023 on Disney+ in Canada. The premiere will include the first two episodes of the eight-episode series, with a new episode each following week. A brand-new Trailer was unveiled today.
They were chosen for who they were. They had no idea who they would become.
— Disney+ Canada 🇨🇦 (@DisneyPlusCA) April 13, 2023
FX’s Class of ’09 is streaming May 10 only on #DisneyPlus Canada. pic.twitter.com/M9xJ1FZ1PM
“Class of ’09”is a suspense thriller limited series that follows a class of FBI agents set in three distinct points in time who acclimate and grapple with immense changes as the U.S. criminal justice system is altered by artificial intelligence. Spanning multiple decades and told across interweaving timelines, the series examines the nature of justice, humanity and the choices we make that ultimately define our lives and legacy.
The series stars Brian Tyree Henry as “Tayo,” one of the most brilliant and unorthodox agents to ever join the bureau, and Kate Mara as “Poet,” a woman who never imagined joining the world of law enforcement, yet has found herself at the center of its most pivotal transformation. Sepideh Moafi (“Hour”), Brian J. Smith (“Lennix”), Jon Jon Briones (“Gabriel”), Brooke Smith (“Drew”), Jake McDorman (“Murphy”) and Rosalind Eleazar (“Vivienne”) round out the cast.
“Class of ’09”is created and executive produced by Tom Rob Smith. Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Zanne Devine, Jessica Levin and Joe Robert Cole also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by FX Productions.
Be still our hearts! The Red Carpet was rolled out at the Thompson Hotel in Toronto tonight in celebration of Elevation Pictures’ MEGAN LEAVEY. The heart-warming story starring Kate Mara in the titular role, recalls a marine corporal’s bond with her canine partner Rex, to whom she was assigned in Iraq with the task of detecting bombs. After completing her tour, we also learn her struggle to be reunited back together with him.
Brought to us by luxury canine fashion house Canada Pooch, some of the internet’s most Insta-worthy canines strut their stuff on the Red Carpet! Stars included:
Mr. Marcel
Herman In the Hood
Petee The Husky
Tibby The Corgi
It’s Moose The Pug
Helmet The Pug
Mighty Morkie
Lil Dog Big City
Lil The Frenchie
Iggy Joey
Believe me, you’ll want to see this!
See some highlights from the night:
See the Trailer for MEGAN LEAVEY:
We bawled our eyes out and can’t wait for you to also!
Elevation Pictures release MEGAN LEAVEY Friday, June 8, 2017.
(Photo credit: Elevation Pictures/Cody M. Turner)
Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to attend an Advance Screening of MEGAN LEAVEY. The Screenings take place Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in the following cities:
Toronto
Date: Wednesday, June 7th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Yonge and Dundas (10 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5B 2G9)
Vancouver
Date: Wednesday, June 7th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: International Village (88 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6N9)
Winnipeg
Date: Wednesday, June 7th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Polo Park (817 St James St, Winnipeg, MB, R3G 3L3)
Calgary
Date: Wednesday, June 7th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Eau Claire (200 Barclay Parade SW #200, Calgary, AB, T2P 4R5)
Edmonton
Date: Wednesday, June 7th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: South Common (1525 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1K5)
Ottawa
Date: Wednesday, June 7th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Scotiabank Ottawa (2385 City Park Dr, Gloucester, ON, K1J 1G1)
Halifax
Date: Wednesday, June 7th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Park Lane (5657 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS, B3J 3R4)
Synopsis:
While U.S. Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who is also a Military Police K9 handler, is stationed in Iraq. While there she befriends one of the aggressive dogs, Rex, and the two save countless lives in their missions to seek out hidden bombs and IEDs.
When Megan is injured and sent home to the States, she can’t bear to be separated from Rex as he is left to continue active duty. She fights to give him the hero’s welcome home he deserves and adopt him as her own. He’s saved her life countless times, so now it’s her turn to return the favor.
Trailer:
Artwork:
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Elevation Pictures release MEGAN LEAVEY Friday, June 9, 2017.
(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)
Our day really is that much better after seeing the new Trailer for MEGAN LEAVEY, based on a true story, starring Kate Mara.
Synopsis:
This summer, witness loyalty in action. Kate Mara stars in MEGAN LEAVEY, based on the true story of a Marine’s best friend.
Watch the Trailer:
Elevation Pictures release MEGAN LEAVEY Friday, June 9, 2017.
(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)
We’re officially kicking into high gear at TIFF ’15 and it was a majorly star-studded day in the City with a couple marquee premieres taking place tonight, Our Brand is Crisis and The Martian!
See who we spotted today! Exciting!
Julianne Moore was at TIFF Bell Lightbox bright and early for an In-Conversation-With and she is gearing-up to promote the superb fact-based drama Freeheld which has her in-contention for Awards Season once again. We spotted her co-star Ellen Page last night!
We love our Canadian talent and Callum Keith Rennie, here for Sudbury-filmed Chet Baker Biopic Born to be Blue, was spotted outside the NKPR IT Gift Lounge!
With #CallumKeithRennie, at #TIFF15 for #BorntobeBlue. #TIFF #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Jessica Chastain is just the nicest. Fans never leave wanting more after she’s spent some time with them. Here she was at the Press Conference for The Martian.
Matt Damon is a highlight this year for us and we’re super-excited to see him in The Martian.
#MattDamon at #TIFF15 for #TheMartian. #TIFF #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival
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Community star and rapper Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover at TIFF for The Martian.
#DonaldGlover at #TIFF15 for #TheMartian. #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival #TIFF # #ChildishGambino #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Matt Damon + Mr. Will. Finally!
Sebastian Stan drew a lot of fandemonium today and rightfully so. He’s delightful. Excited to see him in The Martian.
#SebastianStan at Press Conference for #TheMartian. #TIFF15 #TIFF40 #TIFF #TorontoFilmFestival A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
George Clooney produces Our Brand is Crisis and showed-up unannounced at its Premiere at Princess of Wales Theatre.
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Sandra Bullock stunned in a daring black number at the Our Brand is Crisis Premiere. How do you feel about her dramatic eyes?
#SandraBullock stunning at the #OURBRANDISCRISIS Premiere, #TIFF15. #TIFF #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
George + Sandra.
We’ve only just begun! TIFF ’15 officially has kicked-off and we’re out spotting every one we can! See who was spotted around town today!
Chiwetel Ejiofor for The Martian. The Academy Award nominee for 12 Years a Slave is back this year in Ridley Scott‘s latest.
Odessa Young. Be on the lookout for this talented Australian actress who stars alongside Miranda Otto and Geoffrey Rush in The Daughter.
Rising Star #OdessaYoung at #TIFF15 with #TheDaughter. A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Marilyn Lima. This young actress makes her debut in Bang Gang at TIFF ’15.
The brilliant Josh Brolin, everyone. He is at TIFF ’15 with the highly-buzzed Sicario.
#JoshBrolin at #TIFF15 for #Sicario. A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
The radiant Jessica Chastain at TIFF once again with Ridley Scott‘s The Martian.
Veteran actor Sean Bean at TIFF with The Martian.
#SeanBean at #TIFF15 for #TheMartian. #TIFF #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Emily Blunt +John Krasinski. Blunt is getting tons of early Oscar buzz for her performance in Sicario from Canadian Director Denis Villeneuve.
Benicio del Toro at TIFF ’15 with Sicario. Expect warranted Awards Season buzz.
#BenicioDelToro at #TIFF15 for #Sicario. #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Patrick Stewart at TIFF ’15 for Green Room.
Breaking Bad star Dean Norris at TIFF ’15 for Remember.
#BreakingBad’s #DeanNorris at #TIFF15 with #RememberMovie. #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Emily Blunt, stunning. Light makeup.
The brilliant Helen Mirren all smiles, at TIFF ’15 for Trumbo, a Biopic about writer Dalton Trumbo.
#HelenMirren at #TIFF15 for #Trumbo. #TIFF40 #TIFF #TorontoFilmFestival A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Handsome Captain America: The Winter Soldier star Sebastian Stan at TIFF for The Martian.
Kate Mara at TIFF for The Martian. Cute Pixie Cut, right?
#KateMara at #TIFF15 for #TheMartian. #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Veteran Michael Pena at TIFF for The Martian.
Greg Grunberg at TIFF ’15 for Heroes Reborn, making a debut in the Festival’s new TV Programme.
#GregGrunberg at #TIFF15 for #HeroesReborn! #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Ellen Page, who slays it in Into the Forest + Freeheld, premiering at TIFF ’15.
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.
See the Trailer:
Poster:
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Paramount Pictures Canada release CAPTIVE on Friday, September 18, 2015.
(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)
The stunning Kate Mara finds herself back in Toronto once again, this time to promote House of Cards. Those of you who have been following know v. well how much I adore the Netflix Original Series which premiered back in February and we were among the first to preview the Series here in Canada!
Mara has gained familiarity in acclaimed releases like 127 Hours, Brokeback Mountain and American Horror Story, but many are calling her role as ambitious Journalist Zoe Barnes in House of Cards her true Breakout Role – and rightfully so. She is fantastic opposite Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, a commanding presence who is ruthless in her drive to be on top. Success didn’t come overnight for the older Sister of equally brilliant Rooney Mara – she’s been working hard for quite some time, first gig was a role on Law & Order back in 1997.
The Actress has a busy day ahead of her and earlier today appeared on CTV‘s Canada AM (watch here) and Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition), where Paparazzi finally were able to capture some real Star Power in the City after what has been an extended drought. Mara caps-off her day with a taping over at CBC‘s George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight.
“I’m so glad you love the Show!”, she tells me this morning as she signs a House of Cards Gatefold Spread I lifted from my Copy of Vanity Fair. “We haven’t begun filming yet, but will start in about one week”. Mara rushed into the front seat of her Navigator, her hair in a low-fuss Ponytail, waist-length jacket, pants and pumps – gray and blue just like the hues of the David Fincher-produced and directed Series.
Of course, that Autograph mentioned would be for my lovely Readers and Mara was game to sign it for you. To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook before April 15, 2013. Share the Photo with your Friends on Facebook and double those chances. All are welcome to enter!
Here’s a Snap I got with Mara who I ran into by chance shopping on Bloor Street during TIFF back in 2011:
The entire first Season of House of Cards is now available on Netflix Canada. Eagerly awaiting Season Two!
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The face of Television is changing and also how we consume it. As a Kid I remember my Mom driving us to the few Chinese Shopping Malls that existed in Scarborough and she`d rent the latest TV Series from Hong Kong by-the-block. Basically, with the exception of stopping to eat Dinner in the Kitchen, we`d spend weekends zipping through the VHS Tapes in a mad rush to get them back to the Rental Shop by Monday to avoid late fees. Trust me, we were a Family of six on a budget. Every dollar counted. What Netflix has done here not only is assume the role of Rental Shop, but they`ve also replaced by Mom`s Chrysler Plymouth by bringing the Series right into our homes and at once play the role of the Television Network on which the Series aired.
I was one of the few lucky members of the Media who got invited to a Private Screening in the basement of a posh Hotel in Toronto, wooed with Cocktails, Appetizers and Candy in hopes possibly of helping create a bit of buzz for Netflix`s latest original Series, House of Cards. The fact of the matter though is that the Series not only is groundbreaking from a business model standpoint, but legitimately it is Awards-worthy good. It has been confirmed that the Series would be eligible to compete for an EMMY, but the Golden Globes still are a bit of a gray area. Will the Hollywood Foreign Press Association incorporate Internet-based Television into their voting criteria? We`ll soon see. Regardless, House of Cards is a Game Changer and times are a changing indeed.
Oscar-winning Kevin Spacey teams once again with Visionary Director David Fincher after some outstanding results with 2011`s The Social Network. The former serves as both Actor and Executive Producer, while the latter of course helms this Adaptation of the British Series of the same name. Spacey is deliciously bad as Congressman Frank Underwood, with an insatiable desire to take-down the President after he is passed for the position of Secretary of State. One by one, this House of Cards crumbles as he beguiles his way up, revealing his inner most secret thoughts and desires in a Shakespearean-like (often funny) Soliloquies. Equally ferocious is the chilly Robin Wright as Frank`s Wife Claire – meticulous and manipulative. Kate Mara (Sister of Rooney) is a true revelation after showing flashes of promise in American Horror Story, playing a young Reporter for a top Washington Newspaper who aggressively pushes her way to Frank, gaining unparalleled access to information which of course drives her more tenured Colleagues crazy. Theatre Star Corey Stoll also is unconventionally hot as a corrupt Congressman on the edge of downfall with several of his shocking vices.
Netflix Canada releases the complete first Season of House of Cards on Friday, February 1, 2013. Yes, the entire Season in one shot.
Click here for more details and to watch the Trailer.
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(Photo credit: Netflix)
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