"Sceneopolis": An Entertainment And Social Experience

Sneak Peek attended the "Sceneopolis" party event, 'A Night To Be Seen', October 14, 2011 @ Toronto's Brassaii on King Street West, as part of the launch of the Sceneopolis discounted ticket/event subscription service, described as "...Toronto’s newest entertainment social experience".

With a portion of the proceeds from the evening donated to Toronto's non-profit 'Arts for Children and Youth', the venue was packed with hundreds of beautiful people, entertainers, Sceneopolis signature cocktails from Absolut Vodka mixed by the Martini Club, chilled jumbo shrimps and hot hors d'oeuvres.

"We see our peers out in droves for splashy, free cultural festivals, so we know there's a general interest," said Sceneopolis co-founder, CEO, Mladen Svigir.

"But we see them far less often at the opera or live theatre, where we've realized there's a perception of the arts and culture scene as being stuffy and unaffordable."

Sceneopolis has partnered with the city’s arts, culture organizations and restaurants, offering exclusive discounts up to 40% off tickets, backstage tours, cocktails with the cast, and director Q&A 'talk-backs'. For $45 for one-year, subscribers receive the newsletter 'Eye on the Scene', offering 3-5 sceneopolis 'experiences', opportunities to purchase discounted show tickets, restaurant reservations and a spot at Sceneopolis' exclusive pre- and post-show events.

"'Sceneopolis' is driving sustainability for the arts and culture sector," said Svigir, "by engaging a new audience", partnering with over thirty of Toronto's arts, culture and entertainment organizations, including Mirvish Productions, the ROM, DanCap, Soulpepper, Cirque du Soleil and Tarragon Theatre.

"I love Toronto," said Svigir. "We want to see our friends and peers out there enjoying all the city has to offer while giving back to the sector to ensure that it continues to grow and expand."

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"The Secret Circle": Where There Are Witches, There Are Witch Hunters

From VancouverFilm.Net, Sneak Peek more new character posters supporting the Vancouver-lensed TV series, "The Secret Circle", produced for The CW Television Network, based on the book series of the same name by author L. J. Smith :

"...16-year-old 'Cassie' moves from California to live with her mom in 'New Salem' and falls in love with a mysterious boy named 'Adam'.

"When Cassie enrolls in high school , she realizes that she and all the other elite students at the school are witches..."

"When Cassie enrolls in high school , she realizes that she and all the other elite students at the school are witches..."

Cast includes Britt Robertson, Thomas Dekker, Gale Harold, Shelley Hennig, Phoebe Tonkin, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Louis Hunter, Natasha Henstridge, Ashley Crow and Logan Browning.

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"Ringer": Hiding In Her Sister's Life

Sneak Peek another new poster supporting the CW dramatic thriller series "Ringer", starring Sarah Michelle Gellar ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer") :

"...twin sisters 'Bridget' and 'Siobhan' (Gellar) have been at odds and find that their lives are both unraveling at the same rate.

"Bridget is on the run from the underworld and in order to survive she takes over Siobhan's life after she mysteriously disappears, soon discovering her estranged sister's life isn't as mundane as she had once thought..."

Also starring are Nestor Carbonell, Ioan Gruffudd, Mike Colter, Tara Summers and Kristoffer Polaha.

From Warner Bros. Television, CBS Television and Brillstein Entertainment Partners, "Ringer" debuted September 13, 2011.

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"Red Tails": High-Octane Action And Daring Dogfights

Sneak Peek a DC-war comics style poster, illustrated by "Sgt. Rock " artist Joe Kubert, available at this weekend's New York Comic Con event, supporting the upcoming WW II action feature, "Red Tails", executive produced by George Lucas.

Inspired by the WW II exploits of the first all African-American aerial combat unit,"Red Tails" is produced by Rick McCallum and Charles Floyd Johnson for director Anthony Hemingway ("Battlestar Galactica").

"I am humbled and honored to direct the story of the 'Tuskegee Airmen' -- heroes who have paved the way so others could have the opportunity to pursue their dreams," said Hemingway.

"Red Tails" stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Bryan Cranston, Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Tristan Wilds, Cliff Smith aka Method Man, Kevin Phillips, Rick Otto, Lee Tergesen, Andre Royo, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Marcus T. Paulk, Leslie Odom Jr., Michael B. Jordan and Daniela Ruah.

Scripted by John Ridley, the film was shot in Prague, Italy, Croatia and England.

"I've wanted to do this film for a great many years," said Lucas.

"'The Tuskegee Airmen' were such superb pilots that it was essential for us (ILM) to create visual effects that would live up to their heroism and put audiences in the cockpit with them."

'Red Tails' was the name of the first group of black airmen to serve as pilot escorts for American bombers, over Italy and Germany in 1945.Under President Franklin Roosevelt, the US soldiers were first sent to Tuskegee, Alabama to train.

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"The Three Stooges": Just Say Moe

Sneak Peek "The Three Stooges" teaser poster supporting the Farrelly Brothers' ("Dumb And Dumber") resurrection of the original team of Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard, in a new big screen, slapstick comedy.

Inspired by the original 1930's "Three Stooges" 'short presentations', the storyline will have the trio left as newborns outside an orphanage, following them into adulthood, with the full film divided into three half-hours.

Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos and Will Sasso will play 'Larry', 'Moe' and 'Curly' with a supporting cast that includes Jane Lynch, Larry David, Stephen Collins, Sofia Vergara and Jennifer Hudson.

Writer/actor Larry David ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") will play 'Mother Mengele', the nun who runs the orphanage where the 'Stooges' grow up, under the supervision of Jane Lynch ("Glee") as 'Mother Superior'.

Fox acquired The Farrelly's "Three Stooges" project from MGM, with a screenplay co-written by the brothers and Mike Cerrone.

"It’s not a biopic," said Peter Farrelly. "It takes place in present day, and they will look, dress and sound exactly like the original Stooges..."

Filming was under the supervision of producers Bradley Thomas, Charles B. Wessler and Earl Benjamin.

"The Three Stooges" opens April 4, 2012.

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"Breaking Dawn": Forever Is Only The Beginning

Summit Entertainment's Vancouver-lensed romantic fantasy feature "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1", is directed by Bill Condon, based on the novel "Breaking Dawn" by author Stephenie Meyer.

The 2-part feature will form the fourth and final installment in "The Twilight Saga" movie series, executive produced by Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Meyer.

"Breaking Dawn" screenplay is by Melissa Rosenberg, writer of the first three "Twilight" features.

"Twilight" film series cast members, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner reprise roles as 'vampires' and 'werewolves'.

Part 1 will be released November 18, 2011, with Part 2 released November 16, 2012.

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Long Live The "Immortals"

Take another look @ the Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Montreal-lensed, fantasy-action feature "Immortals", directed by Tarsem Singh, starring Henry Cavill, Freida Pinto and Mickey Rourke.

The film is based on the Greek myth of 'Theseus' and the 'Minotaur'.

"...years after the 'Titanomachy', the 'Titan Hyperion' (Rourke) declares war on humanity as he searches for the 'Epirus Bow', a legendary weapon created by the war god 'Ares'.

"The Bow will allow him to free the rest of the 'Titans' from 'Tartarus' and take revenge on the 'Olympians' who brought about their downfall.

"In accordance with ancient laws, the gods are unable to take a side in the war between Hyperion and humanity.

"It is left to a peasant named 'Theseus' (Cavill), chosen by 'Zeus' (Luke Evans) and accompanied by the priestess 'Phaedra' (Pinto) and a slave (Stephen Dorff), to protect his homeland and save the gods.."

"Immortals" will be released in 3-D, November 11, 2011.

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"Avengers" Assemble In 1959

Marvel Comics' "Avengers 1959" #2, available October 19, 2011, is written and illustrated by Howard Chaykin :

"...it's the tail end of the fabulous fifties as 'Nick Fury' and his 'Avengers' roar into their secret mission, hunting down super villains from the Third Reich, preparing to unleash hell on a troubled world barely holding onto peace..."

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