Posts Tagged ‘movie industry’
Written by Tyler Davis on 25 April 2017
Almost two months after the conclusion of the 2017 Academy Awards, the final nominee is the best picture category finally debuts on DVD and Blu-Ray this week. Lion, Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Hidden Figures and Manchester By the Sea are all currently available to rent at [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 11 April 2017
With April now in full swing, it’s time to take a sneak peek at May and some of the key new movies that our set to hit our shelves throughout the month. It is a jam packed month, so movie lovers will have to find time during the NHL playoffs to check out such titles [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 03 April 2017
When it comes to movie franchises, none have enjoyed the longevity, popularity and profitability of the Star Wars saga. It was without surprise that fans of all ages rejoiced when it was announced that Disney and Lucasfilms would be re-launching the beloved franchise. In 2015, “Star Wars the [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 28 March 2017
Every year, on the third Monday of April, thousands of runners along with hundreds of thousands of spectators congregate in Boston, Massachusetts for the annual running of the Boston Marathon. The event started way back in 1897 and has grown in notoriety and popularity over the years. In 2013, the [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 21 March 2017
Way back in 2002, the world was taken by storm with a new reality TV show unlike any they had ever seen before. Random people from across the US were thrust into the spotlight to showcase their vocal skills under the microscope of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. Over the [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 14 March 2017
It seems hard to fathom that we are this deep into March and April is right around the corner. Here is a sneak peek at some of the major new releases that will be hitting our shelves in April; Star Wars Rogue One, Office Christmas Party, Hidden Figures, Split, Underworld Blood Wars and more! But [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 07 March 2017
Back in 2002, Disney took a trip to Hawaii and young movie lovers (and the young at heart) were introduced to Lilo and Stitch; a young lady and her “dog”. The film became an instant classic adding to Disney’s already impressive repertoire. Fast forward to 2016 where Disney decided to [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 28 February 2017
The Marvel Universe is expanding yet again on the big screen. The company that has brought us the likes of Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man and Hulk is now introducing us to a lesser known character, Doctor Strange. As with every Marvel movie, viewers can expect impressive visual effects, and [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 20 February 2017
War and violence go hand-in-hand. War has played a major role in our history and seemingly has shaped our society to what it is today. When we see pictures, or watch videos, we see brave soldiers carrying guns into dangerous battlefields. For the most part, this picture plays true-that is unless [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 14 February 2017
Over the past few years, Denis Villeneuve has slowly been gaining a reputation for one of Hollywood’s top directors. The native of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec first gained notoriety for his 2009 film “Polytechnique” (about the Montreal school shooting). His 2010 film “Incendies” was nominated [Read more]
Written by admin on 29 April 2015
Reel Canada, a non-profit cinema-supporting organization, has declared April 29th National Canadian Film Day. It’s the 2nd year National Canadian Film Day is celebrated and ‘The Grand Seduction‘, a film set in Newfoundland, topped the roster as the fan-favourite requested for [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 25 February 2014
WEEKLY WRAP-UP The Olympics have come and gone and Canada once again had a solid showing. We swept the board in curling and hockey, and added several other medals in a number of different sports. Congratulations to all of our Canadian athletes- including Terrace Bay’s own golden girl Haley [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 13 February 2014
TYLER’S WEEKLY WRAP-UP The 2014 Winter Olympics are in full swing and Canada is off to a fast start. The Winter Olympics are an exciting time for many Canadian viewers as our country’s top athletes get to show their talents in a variety of different sports. Television and internet coverage [Read more]