Festivities at the 2022 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL are taking flight, literally! TOP GUN: MAVERICK has brought Tom Cruise to the Festival and fighter jets leaving a trail in the colours of the French flag in the skies, got everyone pumped!

Cruise even got honoured with a surprise Palme d’Or for his contributions to Cinema, in addition to a ten-minute reel celebrating his carrer being shown. The Hollywood Megastar spoke at the Tribute held in his honour at Debussy Theatre, and our Amanda Gilmore was there.

Some key statements from Cruise at the In-Conversation.

On why Cruise wanted to get into acting.
Cruise: “I would save my money and go to the Movies. And, suddenly I am 18 years old … and suddenly I’m making Taps. I’m on a Movie Set for the first time. I’m 18 years old. It was my second audition and I got the role. I never went to a film school.”.

On Film Sets Being His Film School
Cruise: “I went to every department and studied every department. That has been my education throughout.”.

On Viewing a Film In Cinema
Cruise: “Cinema is my love. My passion. I sit in the audience with everyone…I come in early…I watch the commercials and trailers.”.

On Working with Cast And Crew Members
Cruise: “The best thing you can do is study every aspect of the art form. All of these elements and thing that we are striving for…I wanna hear your story what do you think this Movie is…I have to tell them this isn’t my Movie this is our Movie.”.

On Watching a Tribute Reel which Cannes Put Together of His Filmography
Cruise: “I have a thing where I remember every take. I remember everything. It’s wild seeing this reel by the way. It’s like your life in 10 minutes! It’s very trippy.”.

On Following Your Dreams
Cruise: “I was interested in adventure in life. It’s possible even if others said it’s impossible. I held onto my dream and thought maybe it is possible.”.

“It is better to create. Even if you fail. I always try to walk away with what I learned. It’s always better to go for it. Then to not do it. Ask the question and don’t be afraid.”.

Some highlights from the event:

Also, some sightings from the Premiere of Michel Hazanavicius‘ Zombie Comedy-Horror FINAL CUT.

Keep checking daily for updates throughout the Festival. Amanda‘s Review of FINAL CUT is here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Amanda Gilmore)

We’re getting so close to the release of TOP GUN: MAVERICK at long last. To get you pumped, here are some new Character Posters from the Blockbuster!

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of TOPGUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”

Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

DIRECTED BY

Joseph Kosinski

SCREENPLAY BY

Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie

STORY BY

Peter Craig and Justin Marks

BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY

Jim Cash & Jack Epps, Jr.

PRODUCED BY

Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, David Ellison

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Tommy Harper, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger,

Chad Oman, Mike Stenson

STARRING

Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Charles Parnell, Bashir Salahuddin, Monica Barbaro, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Greg Tarzan Davis with Ed Harris and Val Kilmer

See the new Posters:

TOP GUN: MAVERICK IS IN THEATRES, DOLBY CINEMA, AND IMAX MAY 27, 2022.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

We thought this day would never come! Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give readers a chance to win Advance Passes May 24, 2022 in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal (Eng), Montreal (Fr) and Edmonton to see TOP GUN: MAVERICK.

Screenings take place as follows:

TORONTO

VANCOUVER
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver

MONTREAL – ENGLISH
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Forum IMAX

MONTREAL – FRENCH
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Cinémas Guzzo Méga-Plex Marché Central

EDMONTON
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton

Synopsis:

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of TOPGUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”

Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release TOP GUN: MAVERICK in theatres, DOLBY CINEMA, AND IMAX MAY 27, 2022.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

The anticipation is reaching a peak for TOP GUN: MAVERICK and to get us excited is a new Featurette all about Pilot Training for the Film!

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of TOPGUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”

TOP GUN: MAVERICK IS IN THEATRES, DOLBY CINEMA, AND IMAX MAY 27, 2022.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

We present a new Trailer and Poster for TOP GUN: MAVERICK! We don’t believe this is finally happening!

Synopsis:

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of TOPGUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”

Paramount Pictures Canada release TOP GUN: MAVERICK May 27, 2022.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win a free Digital Download of TOP GUN 4K! We know how excited you all are for TOP GUN: MAVERICK, coming to theatres later this year and TOP GUN DAY is May 13, 2020!

Synopsis:

As students at the United States Navy’s elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom.

Artwork:

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TOP GUN 4K is available on Digital Wednesday, May 13, 2020 and on 4K UHD Blu-ray™ Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment)

Some new Photos of your new recruits in TOP GUN: MAVERICK have been released! See the stars of this Summer’s most-awaited Blockbuster.

Synopsis:
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose”. Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

DANNY RAMIREZ AS ‘FANBOY’

JAY ELLIS AS ‘PAYBACK’

LEWIS PULLMAN AS ‘BOB’

MONICA BARBARO AS ‘PHOENIX’

GLEN POWELL AS ‘HANGMAN’

MILES TELLER AS LT. BRADLEY ‘ROOSTER’ BRADSHAW

TOP GUN: MAVERICK is in theatres Friday, June 26, 2020.

(Photo credit: Paramount Pictures)

We are beyond excited! TOP GUN is one of our fondest childhood memories! Present a brand-new Trailer and Poster for TOP GUN: MAVERICK.

SYNOPSIS:
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose”.

Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

See the Trailer:

Paramount Pictures Canada release TOP GUN: MAVERICK Friday, June 26, 2020.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)

We’ve waited so long for this! Hot off its presentation at Comic-Con comes this new Trailer for TOP GUN: MAVERICK!

See the Trailer:

Paramount Pictures Canada release TOP GUN: MAVERICK Friday, June 26, 2020.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)

He just keeps getting better! Tom Cruise is still at the top game 37 years after his acting debut and this weekend he celebrates a Franchise best for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT!  This sixth installment in the Series opens with $60 million from 4,386 theatres, a stellar 97% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore for Paramount Pictures. Star Simon Pegg was in Toronto this week and in case you missed his amazing shoutout to us at the Canadian Premiere of Fallout, check it out here!

In second is MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN with $15.3 million from 3,514 theatres for Universal Pictures, a two week tally of $70.7 million after a debut in second last weekend.

EQUALIZER 2 lands in third this weekend with $13.6 million for Sony Pictures, a two week total of $68.2 million. Denzel Washington definitely still has got it!

TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES opens in fifth with $10.7 million for Warner Bros. from 3,188 theatres. It gets an excellent 89% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore from Audiences.

THE FIRST PURGE rounds-out the Top Ten with $2.7 million for Blumhouse Productions/Universal Pictures, a four-week total of $10.1 million.