Look alive, foolish mortals! Weâre dying for you to view our teaser trailer and poster for Disneyâs comically creepy adventure âHaunted Mansion,â which will appear in theatres on July 28, 2023.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Justin Simien, the film features an all-star ensemble cast including LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon and Dan Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto as The Hatbox Ghost.
Director Simien says, âAs a lifelong fan of the Haunted Mansion attraction, Iâm beyond excited to share the teaser trailer for our new film adaptation featuring an incredible cast. Our team has worked tirelessly to create a scary, funny and cinematic otherworldly adventure for both new and die-hard fans to enjoy! I canât wait for audiences to experience this big screen version of the iconic Disney attraction.â
Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, âHaunted Mansionâ is about a woman and her son who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. The filmâs producers are Dan Lin andJonathan Eirich, with Nick Reynolds and Tom Peitzman serving as executive producers.
An incredible Cast star in THE HARDER THEY FALL, from Executive Producer Jay-Z!
Synopsis:
When outlaw Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) discovers that his enemy Rufus Buck (Idris Elba) is being released from prison he rounds up his gang to track Rufus down and seek revenge. Those riding with him in this assured, righteously new school Western include his former love Stagecoach Mary (Zazie Beetz), his right and left hand men â hot-tempered Bill Pickett (Edi Gathegi) and fast drawing Jim Beckwourth (R.J. Cyler)âand a surprising adversary-turned-ally. Rufus Buck has his own fearsome crew, including âTreacherousâ Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield), and they are not a group that knows how to lose. Directed by Jeymes Samuel, written by Samuel and Boaz Yakin, produced by Shawn Carter, James Lassiter, Lawrence Bender and Jeymes Samuel, and featuring a red hot soundtrack and a stunning all-star cast, including Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, R.J. Cyler, Damon Wayans Jr., Deon Cole with Regina King and Idris Elba revenge has never been served colder.
THE HARDER THEY FALL arrives on Netflix and in select theatres this Fall.
(Photo/video credit: Netflix)
Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
This outstanding Film depicts the true story of how William OâNeal (LaKeith Stanfield) was offered a plea deal to infiltrate the Black Panther Party, with the intent to gain intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya).
Director and Co-Writer Shaka King has brought us an important story about a buried history. Itâs filled with tragedy, adrenaline and tender moments. Balancing these moments is a feat, but King succeeds. There are jarring scenes of police shootouts and violence against members of the Black Panther Party. Then moments of contemplation from Hampton with his comrades and partner Deborah Johnson (Dominique Fishback).
The decision by King and Co-Writer Will Berson to start and end their re-telling of this tragedy with a reenactment of an OâNeil interview is impressive. In doing so, they give audiences a look into the antagonist of their Film. They depict the primary drive for OâNeil was the money the FBI was paying him. The reenactment and actual interview footage at the end show how far in denial OâNeil was about his time as an informant. King looks at OâNeil as a person who, âfalls for everything if they stand for nothing.â
Stanfieldâs performance of the Antagonist is nuanced. He manages to leave mystery in his layered performance that allows audiences to question if OâNeil ever felt guilty. By no way is OâNeil redeemed, but having an Actor able to express humanity in someone consumed by self-preservation is incredible to watch. Itâs in OâNeilâs self-preservation that pins him as the direct opposite of Hampton, who was always for the people.
Kaluuya is terrific as Hampton. His control over his voice, accent and bravado, is masterful, especially when displaying difference in cadences. He had a different cadence when having conversations and giving speeches. Kaluuya does this throughout, particularly in the âI am a Revolutionary,â scene. Itâs one of the most powerful scenes in the Film that gives chills and leaves goosebumps. It also shows the unbelievable talent of Kaluuya.
Although, Judas and the Black Messiah is about the two men, King and his female Cast, lift-up the female characters. Johnson is a pivotal part of the story and is where the heart of the Film lies. Itâs lovely to watch Kaluuya and Fishback together on-screen. They have magnetic chemistry that is palpable. Fishback gives an outstanding performance throughout.
Kingâs use of Sound and Music is integral to his story. Through the first part of the Film, there is a Jazz composition that complements to the movement of the Black Panther Party. When things begin to become more tumultuous, due to OâNiel following out more vile orders from the FBI, the music changes to string compositions. These compositions create an unsettling atmosphere. The Film goes quiet near the end. The moments surrounding the assassination of Hampton by the FBI is silent, adding to the already sombre tone.
Judas and the Black Messiah is a layered Film about many things. One of them being the importance of legacies in a story that has been buried.
Judas and the Black Messiah screens at Sundance:
Live Premiere: February 1 at 9 PM (EST)
On-Demand: February 3 at 10 AM (EST)
After a rousing reception at TIFF ’19, a new Trailer surfaces for UNCUT GEMS starring Adam Sandler.
Synopsis:
A Safdie Brothers film starring Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, and Eric Bogosian.
See the Trailer:
In theatres this December.
(Photo/video credit: A24 Films)
Following great success at Sundance earlier this year, Director Boots Riley brought his debut Feature SORRY TO BOTHER YOU to Toronto for a Canadian Premiere tonight.
Centering on a young man named Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) who is struggling to make ends meet. Decidedly, he takes on a Telemarketer job as a last ditch attempt before eviction from his uncle’s garage. Taking on a new persona or what he calls his “white voice”, Cassius finds himself excelling and climbing the corporate ranks much to the disagreement of his artist girlfriend Detroit (Tessa Thompson) and friends at work who are plotting to bring on a union into the workplace. Things get increasingly complicated when he uncovers are horrific secret undertaking which one of his company’s biggest clients is plotting under influencial power player Steve Lift (Armie Hammer).
Despite it being Father’s Day, Sorry to Bother You brought-out a packed house at Cineplex Yonge & Dundas to see the buzzed Film first and hear Riley speak. Some of you may know the former Rapper from his work as Frontman of Hip-Hop act The Coup. Despite having filmmaking aspirations, Riley dropped-out Film School to pursue music only now to come full circle, better late than never. He also once worked as a Telemarketer too like the Film’s flawed hero, Cassius.
Riley tells the audience about the characters in this quirky, out-there journey of self-discovery, shot over 28 days at 61 locations, exploring at what costs one is willing to go against what they believe in truly. “I wrote things from a human place, writing every single character as if they were me. They all represent conflict going on in my head”. “I had to trust my views of the world and let them come out.”.
The Film’s breakout star is Lakeith Stanfield who plays Cassius. Riley tells us about his casting choice. “His manager was really persistent”, he says, met with laughter by the audience. “When I cast him, there had only been one episode of Atlanta and I only knew him from Short Term 12.”. “I went and met with him he had a full beard. I realized he was a much older soul than his years would let on. He also had the right element of crazy.”.
One key scene however was cut from the Film, reveals Riley. “There was a full frontal (non-sexual) nudity scene and I needed him to be the most vulnerable he can be. It was a deal breaker and he cut me off and said ‘I’ve been waiitng for a role like this!’.”. He adds, “I was able to cut it out. He (Stanfield) achieved what few great actors can achieve, this vulnerability – letting him experiece the feelings, never worrying what he looks like.”.
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eOne Films release SORRY TO BOTHER YOU Friday, July 13, 2018.
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eOne Films x Mr. Will want to take Readers in Toronto to the Canadian Premiere of SORRY TO BOTHER YOU with Director Boots Riley! The Premiere takes place Sunday, June 17, 2018.
Synopsis:
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a macabre universe.
The Film which premiered at Sundance to rousing reviews, stars Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out, Atlanta), Tessa Thompson (Annihilation, Dear White People) and Armie Hammer (Call Me By Your Name).
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eOne Films release SORRY TO BOTHER YOU Friday, July 13, 2018.
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A major hit at Sundance, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU also debuted at SXSW this weekend to raves again.
Synopsis:
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a macabre universe.
Cast: Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer, Terry Crews, Steven Yeun, Omari Hardwick, Jermaine Fowler and Danny Glover.
The new Trailer for it has just premiered and you can see it below!
SORRY TO BOTHER YOU hits theatres Friday, July 6, 2018.
(Photo/video credit: Annapurna Pictures)
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