#FIRSTLOOK: “QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL” TO PREMIERE ON DISNEY+

Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, “Queen Rock Montreal” will make its global streaming premiere May 15, 2024 on Disney+ as the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS. It will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 fan-favourite Marvel films that will immerse subscribers in the action like never before. The announcement was made yesterday by Disney+, IMAX Corporation, and DTS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc.

Subscribers on IMAX Enhanced certified devices will be able to feel the full dynamic range of every heart-pounding moment of the digitally remastered concert film, which captures the world’s most iconic rock band at the very peak of their live powers. “Queen Rock Montreal” presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were arranged specifically to be filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. The film was restored for IMAX by Mercury Studios. Executive producers include Geoff Kempin and Alice Webb for Mercury Studios and Jim Beach and Matilda Beach for Queen Films.

Select Marvel Studios films available with IMAX Enhanced sound on Disney+ at launch will include:

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Doctor Strange

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Avengers: Infinity War

Eternals

Avengers: Endgame

Guardians of the Galaxy (Vol. 2)

Black Panther

Guardians of the Galaxy (Vol. 3)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

The Marvels

Black Widow

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Captain America: Civil War

Thor: Ragnarok

Captain Marvel

Thor: Love & Thunder

Best-in-class certified device manufacturers will support IMAX Enhanced sound, beginning with select DTS:X enabled Android/Google TV devices from Sony, Hisense, Sharp, Xiaomi, and others. Additionally, owners of certified DTS:X enabled AV receivers from manufacturers like Denon, Marantz, and JBL will also be able to enjoy the experience at launch.

With IMAX Enhanced, IMAX and technology partner DTS enable content that can be experienced in-home and beyond with the highest fidelity, ensuring that filmmakers’ creative intent is fully optimized for an IMAX-quality presentation. DTS:X, provided by DTS, preserves the full dynamic range of the theatrical mix, allowing sound to move freely around the listener for a more immersive presentation at home. Disney+ is the first major streaming service to elevate the at-home viewing experience with IMAX Enhanced, giving its subscribers new ways to re-experience the Marvel Cinematic Universe and beyond.

Yesterday’s announcement is the latest evolution in the storied relationship between IMAX and Disney Entertainment, with audiences first entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe in IMAX in 2010. Since then, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become the highest grossing franchise in IMAX history. Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame were the first films shot entirely with IMAX digital cameras, and all titles available in IMAX Enhanced on Disney+ feature select sequences in IMAX’s expanded aspect ratio.

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY”

20th Century Fox Canada x Mr. Will want to rock you! We are giving Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, the much-talk-about Freddie Mercury Biopic starring Rami Malek!

 

TORONTO
October 24th, 7:00PM
Scotiabank Theatre
Toronto

MONTREAL – English
Wednesday, October 24
7:00PM
Cinema Forum

VANCOUVER
Wednesday, October 24
7:00PM
Scotiabank Vancouver

MONTREAL – French
Wednesday, October 31
7:00PM
Starcite Montreal

SYNOPSIS:
Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

 

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20th Century Fox Canada release BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Friday, November 2, 2018.

 

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#FIRSTLOOK: RAMI MALEK AS FREDDIE MERCURY IN NEW TRAILER FOR “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY”

Is it too early to scream OSCARS?!? Rami Malek looks sensational as Freddie Mercury as the QUEEN Frontman in the upcoming Biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY.

 

See the new Trailer:

 

TIFF ’18, anyone?

20th Century Fox Canada release BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Friday, November 2, 2018.

 

(Photo/video credit: 20th Century Fox)

#SPOTTED: QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT IN TORONTO FOR THE “ONCE IN A LIFETIME TOUR”

300-million-Album-selling British Rock Outfit QUEEN may have been quiet for some time, but in former American Idol Finalist Adam Lambert they appear for now to have found the one Frontman worth of carrying the legacy of their brand established by beloved Freddie Mercury.

Original Members Brian May (Guitars) and Roger Taylor (Drums), combined with some new members including Taylor’s Son Rufus, currently are on tour with Frontman Lambert and stopped-off this weekend in Toronto.  Just earlier this month they played a Show at Air Canada Centre before demand led them to add an additional Show.

The Tour, titled Once in a Lifetime, puts first and foremost a 22+ song Collection of the Band’s greatest Hits.  Although the Tour, which heads to Australia later this year, features Lambert, the Band has expressed a willingness to work with him  on a more permanent basis including recording new material together.

Taylor was spotted out in Yorkville earlier today lunching with his Bodyguard and Daughter Lola Daisy May.  Although his Handler was careful to guard his private time, he was nice enough to make an exception to take one quick Photo after asking me what it was I wanted.  Bandmate May was also in the area, although Fans looking to get close didn’t have as much luck.

Meanwhile, Lambert was spotted at local Gay Bar Woody‘s downing shots last night, a reliable Source tells me. Fans hoping to get a glimpse of the temporary Frontman weren’t so fortunate today as he scooted into his SUV with sunglasses on, although I did manage to get semi-snap through his windshield.  We had the pleasure of meeting him a couple years back. More on that here.

 

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)