Chris Jancelewicz
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Always an entertainment enthusiast, Chris has interviewed celebs from Betty White to Ewan McGregor to Kat Von D. If it appears on a screen, he'll watch it, critique it, and obsess over it until the next big thing comes along.

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John Cho on 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' George Takei, and Whether He Took Something From Set

(0) Comments | Posted May 15, 2013 | 10:47 AM

Say what you will about the modern "Star Trek" movie franchise, but one aspect that can't be denied is how well they've re-cast the iconic roles. One that stands out in particular is John Cho as Sulu (originally played by George Takei). Even though...

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Ken Jeong Toronto: 'Hangover' Actor Making Appearance

(0) Comments | Posted May 14, 2013 | 11:15 AM

Now's your chance to meet Leslie Chow from "The Hangover" movies -- that's right, hilarious actor Ken Jeong will be making an appearance at the Toronto premiere of "The Hangover Part III" on Wednesday, May 15.

The third and final movie in director Todd Phillips' comedy...

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Don Cheadle Talks 'Iron Man 3' And If Your Kids Should See This Movie (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted May 3, 2013 | 12:17 PM

Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle is certainly used to lengthy, weighty monologues and dramatic roles, but we don't often see him in action-hero movies. Perhaps that's what makes his appearance as Colonel James Rhodes (Iron Patriot, when suited up) in "Iron Man 3" so appealing -- we...

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Kevin Zegers Talks 'The Colony,' Real Snow in Movies and How to Survive the Apocalypse (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted April 11, 2013 | 3:38 PM

Kevin Zegers may be Canadian, but while shooting "The Colony" at a now-defunct underground NORAD base in chilly North Bay, Ontario, even he was cold.

"The Colony," also co-starring Laurence Fishburne and Bill Paxton, is a dark film about survival...

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'Still Mine' Movie: James Cromwell, Geneviève Bujold Married For 60 Years (EXCLUSIVE PHOTO)

(0) Comments | Posted April 11, 2013 | 1:32 PM

Although James Cromwell ("Babe") has probably become more well-known in the past year from his stint on "American Horror Story: Asylum" as a psychotic ex-Nazi doctor, the Oscar nominee took on a very serious and heartfelt role in Toronto Film Festival drama "Still Mine," which co-stars fellow Oscar...

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'Evil Dead' Director Fede Alvarez: This Is Not a Remake

(0) Comments | Posted April 3, 2013 | 11:30 AM

You can always tell when there's passion behind the product, and in Fede Alvarez's modern take on the horror classic "Evil Dead," the love is there. Despite some hesitation on the part of fans who thought a remake was unnecessary and an insult to the original,...

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Hot Docs 2013: Top 10 Documentaries to Watch at This Year's Festival

(1) Comments | Posted March 19, 2013 | 2:23 PM

For its 20th year (can you believe it?), the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival is pulling out all the stops.

With almost 250 documentaries chosen for this year's slate, the movies feature 44 world premieres and 45 Canadian-made films. From the opening night documentary "

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Jim Carrey, I Can Never Stay Mad At You

(7) Comments | Posted March 15, 2013 | 5:24 PM

As a Canadian, I often consider it my patriotic duty to blindly support our Canadian talent. It's only natural, right? When they pack their bags and fly south to New York City or Los Angeles, I sadly wave and wish them the best of luck. Another one lost to Tinseltown.

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Sean Astin Reminisces About 'The Goonies,' Sloth and Being an '80s Child Star

(4) Comments | Posted March 8, 2013 | 11:35 AM

So many of us associate lovable actor Sean Astin with Samwise Gamgee of "The Lord of the Rings" fame, that we forget he was the lead child actor in '80s classic "The Goonies." Remember his adorable awkwardness and brace-face?

Moviefone caught up with Astin...

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Zach Braff on 'Oz the Great and Powerful' And Playing a Winged Monkey

(0) Comments | Posted March 7, 2013 | 10:50 AM

In 2005, Zach Braff played the title character in the animated "Chicken Little," and now he's graduated, sort of, into primate form.

In the role of the winged monkey Finley in "Oz the Great and Powerful," Braff is no longer just a simple animated chicken --...

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Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel Talk 'Safe Haven' And Making Their Love 'Real'

(0) Comments | Posted February 13, 2013 | 11:14 AM

What better time than Valentine's Day to watch a romance-filled movie based on a Nicholas Sparks novel?

"Safe Haven," a heartfelt drama about a woman (Julianne Hough) escaping an abusive relationship and finding love with a man (Josh Duhamel) where she least expects it,...

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'Peter Pan,' Cast With Canadians

(4) Comments | Posted February 1, 2013 | 9:54 AM

The classic animated Disney movie "Peter Pan" is about to celebrate its 60th anniversary, and we thought what better way to celebrate than to cast the entire movie with Canadians?

Originally written by Scottish author J.M. Barrie, the novel has gone through countless iterations and formats, from stage...

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2013 Award Nominations: Looper Was Robbed

(9) Comments | Posted January 28, 2013 | 10:09 AM

Sci-fi and fantasy movies are often left out of the big award show nominations; those top spots are almost always reserved for the A-list buzzed-about dramas and comedies, so it wasn't very surprising when Rian Johnson's Looper was excluded from the nominations list, both for the...

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Atom Egoyan Movie 'Queen Of The Night' Cast Adds More Star Power

(0) Comments | Posted January 23, 2013 | 11:35 AM

Canadian director Atom Egoyan ("The Sweet Hereafter," "Chloe") has a killer cast slated for his next movie, "Queen Of The Night."

The latest actor to join the roster is Rosario Dawson ("Sin City," "Death Proof"), who joins the already-cast Ryan Reynolds ("Green...

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Ryan Gosling Mug: Tim Hortons Creates Cup For Actor, Didn't Make Any For The Public

(2) Comments | Posted January 23, 2013 | 10:34 AM

It was about time someone put Ryan Gosling's adorable mug on a mug, wouldn't you say?

Canadian fast-food/coffee chain Tim Hortons took the initiative and made a mug with Ryan Gosling's face (inspired by his recent movie "Gangster Squad").

In a recent...

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Keanu Reeves Movies: See Them All At TIFF Bell Lightbox In 2013

(0) Comments | Posted January 10, 2013 | 1:43 PM

Can't get enough "Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure"? How about "Point Break?" "Speed"? "The Matrix"?

While Keanu Reeves isn't the most cerebral of actors, his distinct (and let's call it aloof) acting style still makes him an appealing fellow to watch on screen. Plus you can't deny how...

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Canadian Oscar Nomination 2013: 'War Witch,' a.k.a. 'Rebelle,' Snags Foreign Film Nod

(11) Comments | Posted January 10, 2013 | 8:20 AM

French-language "War Witch" (also known as "Rebelle") is the only Canadian Academy Award feature film nomination for 2013. (Toronto-based composer Mychael Danna is also up for two Academy Awards -- for Best Song and Best Original Score for his work on “Life of Pi”;

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Why Les Misérables Made Me Miserable

(28) Comments | Posted December 21, 2012 | 2:19 PM

Here in Canada, when kids of my era were growing up, it was a mandatory class field trip to see the stage version of Les Misérables. I recall going to the musical at least three times in the '90s, and it was a veritable treat of song (they...

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Quentin Tarantino Talks 'Django Unchained,' Finding Funny In Horror And 'Being' Django (VIDEO)

(2) Comments | Posted December 20, 2012 | 10:30 AM

Quentin Tarantino's movies have always courted controversy, and "Django Unchained" is certainly not going to be an exception.

Set in the American south during the pre-Emancipation days, a wandering German bounty hunter (Christoph Waltz) happens upon a chain gang being transferred, and...

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: 26 Reasons To See It, From A-Z

(48) Comments | Posted December 14, 2012 | 10:00 AM

The way I see it, you're either in one camp or the other:

a) You're a fan (often a big one) of The Lord Of The Rings, and absolutely cannot wait to see The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

or

b) You cannot stand any LOTR film, and...

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