eOne Films + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see an Advance Screening of FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS! Screenings take place as follows:

Toronto – Monday August 8 – Varsity – 7:00PM
Vancouver – Wednesday August 10 – International Village – 7:00PM
Calgary – Wednesday August 10 – Eau Claire – 7:00PM
Edmonton – Wednesday August 10 – North Edmonton – 7:00PM
Winnipeg – Wednesday August 10 – McGillivray – 7:00PM
Ottawa – Wednesday August 10 – Gloucester – 7:00PM
Halifax – Wednesday August 10 – Park Lane – 7:00PM
Victoria – Wednesday August 10 – Odeon Victoria – 7:00PM

Synopsis:
The true story of the legendary New York heiress and socialite, Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep), who in the early 1900s, obsessively pursued her dream of becoming a great singer—despite having a singing voice that was so out of tune and unable to hit the right notes that people found it hilarious.

Supported by her younger partner, actor St. Clair Bayfield (Hugh Grant), she mostly performed concerts for friends, but in 1944, she staged a public performance at the famed Carnegie Hall, that quickly sold out.

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eOne Films release FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS on Friday, August 12, 2016.

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A must-have for Meryl fans and really, who’s not one? RICKI AND THE FLASH hits stores and on-demand Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada + Mr. Will want to give you a chance to win yourself a copy on DVD!

Synopsis:
Ricki (Meryl Streep) is an aging rock star who abandoned her family to chase fame and stardom. The sacrifice delivered the stardom she craved, but it cost her a relationship with her family.

After years of rocking with her band, the Flash, her life is interrupted by a call from her ex-husband (Kevin Kline). She discovers their estranged daughter (Mamie Gummer) is going through a tough situation and decides to head back home. Given the opportunity to reconcile and make things right, Ricki must again choose between the music she loves and the family she lost.

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada release RICKI AND THE FLASH on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.

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Not many can say they’ve been within a penny’s throw of iconic Screen star Meryl Streep for almost three hours, so it is with sheer delight I can say I’ve now experienced the Queen herself in-person.  I can only describe the feeling as being incredibly-elevating.

Three-time Academy Award winner and 19-time nominee Streep mesmerized an intimate audience at Koerner Hall tonight, reading excerpts from Philip Roth‘s meditation on death, Everyman. Streep‘s reading was paired with the Takács Quartet in an experiment where they played four pieces according to member Edward Dusinberre, which were selected based on their thematic relevance.

Under circumstances of death, Everyman centers on the moments before its protagonist’s death and in a state of reflection are the stories of those surrounding him told, painting a portrait of himself in the process. We also witness death’s unpredictability with Streep embodying these characters fluidly and ever so seamlessly.

Despite being starstruck by her great presence for the first half of the night, eventually we were drawn-in, forgetting she was before us at times,  truly becoming these characters – a master’s class in storytelling. Streep truly is awe-inspiring and the Quartet evoked both mood and introspection among us.

Streep after promoting Oscar-contender Suffragette at the BFI London Film Festival recently, made her way to Toronto and we spied white roses and Tim Hortons being brought to her tonight.  She currently is at work on Stephen Frears’ Florence Foster Jenkins.

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Spending Saturday night with Queen #MerylStreep at Koerner Hall at a reading of #Everyman. No big deal. #Meryl #NikonD3300 #wu1a #55200mm

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I can say I’ve truly lived, being in the presence of #MerylStreep for a few hours. Her ability to embody characters and storytell with seamless fluidity is a thing of awe. Will never forget tonight. #Meryl #Toronto #NikonD3300 #wu1a #55200mm A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Oct 17, 2015 at 8:09pm PDT

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Three-time Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep goes electric and takes on a whole new gig – a hard-rocking singer/guitarist – for Oscar®-winning director Jonathan Demme and Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody in the uplifting comedy Ricki and the Flash.  In a film loaded with music and live performance, Streep stars as Ricki, a guitar heroine who gave up everything for her dream of rock-and-roll stardom, but is now returning home to make things right with her family.  Streep stars opposite her real-life daughter Mamie Gummer, who plays her fictional daughter; Rick Springfield, who takes on the role of a Flash member in love with Ricki; and Kevin Kline, who portrays Ricki’s long-suffering ex-husband.

Sony Pictures Canada release RICKI AND THE FLASH on Friday, August 7, 2015.

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Well, this certainly won’t sell-out! Amazing news, Toronto! The Queen of Cinema herself, MERYL STREEP after canceling on us at TIFF ’13 for the Premiere of August: Osage County, leaving thousands of Fans disappointed and having to settle for a little known Star named Julia Roberts – I kid.  She will be in our City on Saturday, October 17, 2015!

The Royal Conservatory of Music has announced the Streep will be appearing at Koerner Hall as part of their 2015-2016 season which in recent years has seen the likes of The Bacon Brothers and Idina Menzel grace its stage. The three-time Oscar Winner will be reading from Philip Roth’s Novel Everyman. Joining the three-time Academy Award Winner will be The Takács Quartet as they perform pieces such as Schubert’s Death and the Maiden together with Streep‘s readings.

We’ve only had the privilege of seeing Streep from afar years ago when she appeared at the Royal Ontario Museum.  Hopefully we’ll get better Snaps this time around.  THE QUEEN OF LIFE.

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The names Billy Magnussen and Mackenzie Mauzy may have you scrambling for the IMDB App on your phone, but come Christmas, millions around the World will fall in love with them. The two Actors are in Toronto for a two-day Press Tour in support of Rob Marshall‘s INTO THE WOODS, which is set to pull-in huge numbers at the Box Office.

Being fresh faces among a v. seasoned and well-recognized Cast surely isn’t an easy challenge, but the Pair who play the Prince and Rapunzel in the Brothers Grimm Pastiche strung together by the Music of Stephen Sondheim, actually are quite great.  Fans of the Broadway Music on which this Film Adaptation is based and Movielovers will be delighted by some phenomenal performances by the likes of Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Anna Kendrick, James Corden, Emily Blunt, Chris Pine and several more!  And did we mention just how fantastic Streep is as The Witch? Even she flexes some new muscles here!

Mauzy who is most recognized for her work in Soap Operas like The Bold and the Beautiful and Guiding Light gets the opportunity to utilize her theatre chops and excels.  Magnussen, whom we met while filming The Divide in Toronto earlier this year, is dashing here and expect big things to come as he appears in Steven Spielberg‘s still-untitled Cold War project starring Tom Hanks.

I caught up with Magnussen and Mauzy on one of their stopoffs, Global Television‘s The Morning Show, where they had a friendly couch chat with Liza Fromer.  Despite being in a rush to leave, they still took time out to pose for a quick Photo and Mauzy despite her Handler being clear about her one autograph policy, was giving, signing as she walked her way to her Car.

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Mackenzie Mauzy

The delightful and lovely #MackenzieMauzy, who is brilliant in #IntoTheWoods! #Rapunzel @mackenziemauzy

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Billy Magnussen

So nice seeing #BillyMagnussen again! Mark my words, he is going to be a huge star! #IntoTheWoods #Rapunzel #Prince @billymagnussen

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release INTO THE WOODS on Christmas Day!

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada and Mr. Will want to take Readers across Canada to an Advance Screening of the star-studded spectacle INTO THE WOODS  first this Holiday Season!  Screenings take place in Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal and Winnipeg on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.

Official Synopsis:

INTO THE WOODS is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

INTO THE WOODS stars Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Tracey Ullman, Christine Baranski and Johnny Depp; Academy Award Nominee Rob Marshall directs.

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release INTO THE WOODS  Christmas Day.

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JUST WOW! The Final Trailer for Rob Marshall‘s INTO THE WOODS has been cut and released for our repeat viewing pleasure.  We’ve seen the Teasers, we’ve seen the Stills but we are blown away how magical and glorious it looks!  What a Spectacle!  This latest Trailer showcases Goddess Meryl Streep as The Witch, singing.

Official Synopsis:

INTO THE WOODS is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

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I’ll always remember INTO THE WOODS as the one Musical I didn’t make the cut for in High School. I bawled my eyes out.  Nonethless, I still am excited to see the Feature Adaptation of the popular Musical with Music/Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and directed by Academy Award-winning Rob Marshall.

See these gorgeous  brand-new Stills and Teaser Trailer from the Film starring Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt, Billy Magnussen, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Meryl Streep and several more! Its Story intertwines several of our favourite Characters from The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales, an interest which undoubtely was sparked by the popularity of the Series Once Upon a Time surely.

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Walt Disney Motion Pictures Canada release INTO THE WOODS on Christmas Day 2014.

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The World of Cinema Elite made their way to Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles tonight for the 86th annual Academy Awards.  Praised as both a  strong year for Red Carpet Fashion and Film with a heated battle between American Hustle, 12 Years a Slave and Gravity, among others for Best Picture, ultimately 12 Years a Slave would prevail with top honours tonight.

The Drama based on the Memoir by Solomon Northrup, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival this past September, before going-on to sweep a litany of accolades this Awards Season including victories at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Broadcast Film Critics Association  and the Independent Spirit Awards just yesterday. In addition, to winning coveted Best Picture, it won also for Supporting Actress (Lupita Nyong’o) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Alfonso Cuarón‘s Gravity, which has grossed over $700 million worldwide, also premiering at TIFF this last Fall, won the most Oscars this evening, tallying-in at seven wins, primarily in technical categories including Cinematography, Score and Visual Effects. Cuarón himself went-on to win for Directing.

AIDS Drama Dallas Buyers Club won the important Actor and Supporting Actor Categories with Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto respectively.  Both brought along their Mothers to the Awards, the latter making a heartfelt tribute to his Mother who overcame great odds to provide for both him and his Brother.

As predicted by many, Cate Blanchett now is a two-time Oscar Winner, her first win coming for her work in 2004’s The Aviator. The Australian Actress won for her empathetic portrayal of a Woman coping with mental and addiction issues in Woody Allen‘s Blue Jasmine.

The Fashion on the Red Carpet tonight was a huge draw as several Fans via Social Media sounded-off on the tasteful styles of Kate Hudson in Versace, Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé, Amy Adams in Gucci, Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab and perhaps the most-talked-about was a Princess-like Lupita Nyong’o in what is now being called a “Nairobi Blue” Prada Dress with a Hairband.  The light pastel blue Creation was chosen by the eventual Oscar Winner, who told Ryan Seacrest on the Red Carpet that it reminded the Kenyan Native of Nairobi.

Ellen DeGeneres once again did a bang-up job, making herself right at home with the A-List Audience, poking fun at everything from welcoming Liza Minnelli as a Female Impersonator, to some of this year’s Nominees who didn’t attend College (the Camera panned on Amy Adams nodded her head, admitting she too didn’t attend) to bringing out Pizza to some of the Evening’s famous Guests.  Meryl Streep was one of the first to help herself to a slice.  In addition, DeGeneres was out to set a record for the Most Re-Tweeted Selfie and helping her along were the likes of Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lawrence, Jared Leto, Meryl Streep, Lupita Nyong’o, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey. Quickly, the Photo received over a million Re-Tweets (overtaking a previous Tweet from President Obama upon his Re-Election) and could’ve received more if it weren’t for reported technical difficulties likely due to the onslaught of traffic.

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