#BOXOFFICE: “TRON: ARES” ZOOMS TO THE TOP IN OPENING

Disney‘s TRON: ARES zooms to the top of the Box Office with a stellar $38 million opening from 4,000 theatres. This falls just shy of 2010’s reboot TRON: LEGACY which bowed with $44 million. This latest edition in the Franchise gets 57% on the Tomatometer.

Second up is ROOFMAN with 3,362 theatres for Paramount Pictures. This latest from Derek Cianfrance, starring Channing Tatum is certified “fresh” on the Tomatometer with 84%.

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER lands in third with $7 million from 3,127 theatres for Warner Bros., a tally of $55.3 million domestically to date.

Fourth is GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: THE MOVIE with $4.2 million, a total $27.2 million for Universal Pictures.

Rounding things out in fifth is the faith film SOUL ON FIRE with $2.5 million for Sony.

#FIRSTLOOK: FINAL TRAILER FOR “ROOFMAN”

Today we get the Final Trailer for ROOFMAN! In theatres October 10, 2025 via Paramount Pictures.

Buy tickets here!

SYNOPSIS

Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester

(Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing

McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname:

Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six

months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for

Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his

double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat

and mouse as his past closes in.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Channing Tatum, Derek Cianfrance, Jonathan Montepare, Charles M. Barsamian, Rick Covert, Jack Selby, Sam Romano, Jonathan Glickman, Thom Zadra, Matthew Von Waaden, D. Mark Von Waaden, Chris Parker, Tyler Zacharia, Jeff Portnoy, Steven J. Toll, Randy Jones Toll

PRODUCED BY

Jamie Patricof, p.g.a., Lynette Howell Taylor, p.g.a., Alex Orlovsky, p.g.a., Duncan Montgomery, Dylan Sellers

SCREENPLAY BY

Derek Cianfrance & Kirt Gunn

DIRECTED BY

Derek Cianfrance

STARRING

Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “ROOFMAN”

Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to attend an Advance Screening of TIFF ’25 selection ROOFMAN! Just wait till you see Channing Tatum‘s performance in this!

Screenings take place as follows:

TORONTO

Wednesday, October 8th | 7:00PM

Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP

MONTREAL

Wednesday, October 8th | 7:00PM | ENG

Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal

MONTREAL

Wednesday, October 8th | 7:00PM | FRE

Cineplex Cinemas StarCité

VANCOUVER

Wednesday, October 8th | 7:00PM 

Cineplex Marine Gateway

EDMONTON

Wednesday, October 8th | 7:00PM

Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton

Synopsis: 

Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move.

But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in. 

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TOYS “R” US FEATURETTE FOR “ROOFMAN”

ROOFMAN IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON OCTOBER 10, 2025! Today we get a new Featurette about building a TOYS “R” US for the Film, a really critical element with this unbelievable story!

SYNOPSIS

Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester

(Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing

McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname:

Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six

months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for

Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his

double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat

and mouse as his past closes in.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Channing Tatum, Derek Cianfrance, Jonathan Montepare, Charles M. Barsamian, Rick Covert, Jack Selby, Sam Romano, Jonathan Glickman, Thom Zadra, Matthew Von Waaden, D. Mark Von Waaden, Chris Parker, Tyler Zacharia, Jeff Portnoy, Steven J. Toll, Randy Jones Toll

PRODUCED BY

Jamie Patricof, p.g.a., Lynette Howell Taylor, p.g.a., Alex Orlovsky, p.g.a., Duncan Montgomery, Dylan Sellers

SCREENPLAY BY

Derek Cianfrance & Kirt Gunn

DIRECTED BY

Derek Cianfrance

STARRING

Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage

#TIFF25: DAY NINE (WRAP) – SAM NIVOLA, BOBBY FARRELLY, MOLLY SHANNON AND MORE

so hard to believe we’re reached the end of tiff50! what wondrous ride it’s been and we thank you so much for joining us along the way! we really enjoy every time someone who reads the site, taps our shoulder to say “hi” and we hope we continue being able to connect with you. we’re here year-round for you!

some highlights from day nine, plus some thoughts on films we saw!

•bobby farrelly
•molly shannon
•sophie telegadis
•finn harry
•aidan laprete
•sam nivola

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW FEATURETTE FOR “ROOFMAN”

ROOFMAN IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON OCTOBER 10, 2025! Today we get a new Featurette.

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Miramax / FilmNation Entertainment / Von Waaden Entertainment

A High Frequency / Hunting Lane / 51 Entertainment / Limelight Production

A film by Derek Cianfrance

“ROOFMAN”

SYNOPSIS

Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester

(Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing

McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname:

Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six

months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for

Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his

double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat

and mouse as his past closes in.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Channing Tatum, Derek Cianfrance, Jonathan Montepare, Charles M. Barsamian, Rick Covert, Jack Selby, Sam Romano, Jonathan Glickman, Thom Zadra, Matthew Von Waaden, D. Mark Von Waaden, Chris Parker, Tyler Zacharia, Jeff Portnoy, Steven J. Toll, Randy Jones Toll

PRODUCED BY

Jamie Patricof, p.g.a., Lynette Howell Taylor, p.g.a., Alex Orlovsky, p.g.a., Duncan Montgomery, Dylan Sellers

SCREENPLAY BY

Derek Cianfrance & Kirt Gunn

DIRECTED BY

Derek Cianfrance

STARRING

Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage

#TIFF25: “ROOFMAN” REVIEW

By Nicholas Porteous

In Derek Cianfrance‘s Roofman, the nicest robber you’ve ever met (Channing Tatum), makes a temporary home inside a Toys R Us, and manages to fall for one of the employees (Kirsten Dunst). How will he juggle a growing relationship with a single mom and avoid getting caught in her place of work? If you find the premise unbelievable, you’re wrong. It’s a true story.

Roofman is a joyfully unexpected genre hybrid. It’s a romcom about two divorcees starting over, it’s a true crime story about a one-of-a-kind criminal, and it’s a Mrs. Doubtfire-esque thriller, where the tension around Dunst discovering Tatum’s true identity grows as their relationship–and his relationship with her family–deepens. Tatum, as Jeffrey Manchester, is one of the most entertaining characters in recent memory. He’s so resourceful, so endlessly sharp and inventive, and it’s a pleasure to watch him outsmart virtually every situation he’s thrown into. It’s impossible not to root for the guy with his back quite literally against the wall, and to wonder where he’s going next, or how he can possibly reconcile his criminal status with his deep-rooted family man instincts. He’s also wonderfully goofy. Cianfrance, known for his dark and tragic lead male characters, has found a comic muse in Manchester, who also fits perfectly into his filmic lineage of complex and often contradictory personalities.

The ensemble is absolutely stacked. Peter Dinklage is a standout as an insufferable Toys R Us manager. Ben Mendelsohn is unexpectedly wholesome as the local church pastor. LaKeith Stanfield, Uzo Aduba, and Juno Temple all turn in memorable work. Kirsten Dunst brings warmth and dimension to Leigh Wainscott that feels all her own. She deserves a bit more development in the screenplay, but the chemistry between Dunst and Tatum largely fills in any gaps.

Roofman succeeds as a comedy, a romance, a moving story of found family, and an unpredictable crime saga. It’s a brilliant and surprising genre mashup for Cianfrance, and a worthy addition to your list of must-sees at this year’s Festival.

Roofman screens at TIFF ’25:

Sun. Sept 7 at 10:00 AM at Roy Thomson Hall

Fri. Sept 12 at 3:00 PM at TIFF Lightbox

Sat. Sept 13 at 9:20 PM at Scotiabank Theatre

Sun. Sept. 14 at 9:15 AM at Scotiabank Theatre

#TIFF: 11 MORE GALAS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 2025 TORONTO INTERATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TIFF is preparing to welcome the world this September for its 50th Festival, announcing 11 more Official Selections in the Gala and Special Presentations programmes. Reflecting TIFF’s commitment to champion new perspectives and cinematic excellence to its diverse international public audience, these films — Nicholas Hytner’s The Choral, Agnieszka Holland’s Franz, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, Paul Greengrass’ The Lost Bus, Rebecca Zlotowski’s A Private Life, HIKARI’s Rental Family, Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman, Peter Ho-Sun Chan’s She Has No Name, Clement Virgo’s Steal Away, and Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — span multiple continents and storytelling traditions, representing the Festival’s international reach and curatorial inclusivity. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place September 4–14, 2025.

“Since its inception, TIFF has championed global cinema that opens our eyes and brings us together,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “We are delighted to share 11 more titles from our Gala and Special Presentations programmes that showcase the remarkable originality and excellence of today’s most exciting and acclaimed directors. These films reflect a sweeping range of voices and styles that embodies the spirit of TIFF and our commitment to a public audience.”

The newly announced titles add to a dynamic, international Festival that honours TIFF’s five-decade legacy of discovering and elevating the very best in cinema.

Galas (in alphabetical order):

The Choral | Nicholas Hytner | UK

World Premiere | Gala Presentation

Homebound | Neeraj Ghaywan | India

North American Premiere | Gala Presentation

Hamnet | Chloé Zhao | UK

Canadian Premiere | Gala Presentation

A Private Life | Rebecca Zlotowski | France

North American Premiere | Gala Presentation

Roofman | Derek Cianfrance | USA

World Premiere | Gala Presentation

She Has No Name | Peter Ho-Sun Chan | China

North American Premiere | Gala Presentation

Special Presentations (in alphabetical order):

Franz | Agnieszka Holland | Czech Republic/Germany/Poland

World Premiere | Special Presentation

The Lost Bus | Paul Greengrass | USA

World Premiere | Special Presentation

Rental Family | HIKARI | USA/Japan

World Premiere | Special Presentation

Steal Away | Clement Virgo | Canada/Belgium

World Premiere | Special Presentation

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Rian Johnson | USA

World Premiere | Special Presentation

The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, runs September 4–14, 2025. The full Festival schedule will be released on tiff.net on Tuesday, August 12.

Upcoming announcements:

TIFF Takeover 1: July 21–24

Mon., Jul. 21: Galas & Special Presentations

Tue., Jul. 22: Platform & Jury

Wed., Jul. 23: Discovery

Thu., Jul. 24: Midnight Madness

Takeover 2: August 5–8

Tue., Aug. 5: Centrepiece

Wed., Aug. 6: TIFF Docs

Thu., Aug. 7: Shortcuts & Primetime

Fri., Aug. 8: Wavelengths & TIFF Classics

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER AND POSTER FOR “ROOFMAN”

ROOFMAN IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON OCTOBER 10, 2025! Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines) directs this Comedy, based on a true story. We just got a new Trailer, and now comes a new Poster!

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Miramax / FilmNation Entertainment / Von Waaden Entertainment

A High Frequency / Hunting Lane / 51 Entertainment / Limelight Production

A film by Derek Cianfrance

“ROOFMAN”

SYNOPSIS

Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Derek Cianfrance, Channing Tatum, Jonathan Montepare, Charles M. Barsamian, Chris Parker, Tyler Zacharia, Matthew von Waaden, D. Mark von Waaden, Jack Selby, Rick Covert, Sam Romano

PRODUCED BY

Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell Taylor, Alex Orlovsky, Duncan Montgomery, Dylan Sellers

SCREENPLAY BY

Derek Cianfrance & Kirt Gunn

DIRECTED BY

Derek Cianfrance

STARRING

Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage