Pacific Northwest Pictures + Mr. Will want to take Toronto Readers to see MOUNTAIN MEN starring Chace Crawford and Tyler Labine! The Premiere takes place at The Royal in Toronto on Friday, September 4, 2015 and Director Cam Labine will be in for a Q&A!

Official Synopsis:

When Cooper, a big city lawyer, returns home to a small northern town for his mother’s wedding, he plans to be in and out without a scratch.  But his deadbeat brother, Toph, has other ideas.  He coerces Coop into driving to the remote alpine cabin where they spent their childhood summers to look for their father who has gone missing. Their sketchy plan goes from bad to worse, as bruised egos and buried resentments bubble to the surface.  Cars explode, cabins burn, pot cookies are consumed, and when the smoke clears, the brothers find themselves stranded in the harsh Rocky Mountain winter, fighting for both their relationship and their lives.

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The Film hits theatres across Canada beginning in Vancouver on August 28th and Toronto, Calgary, and Ottawa September 4th.

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After causing a stir hosting the 2015 MTV VMAs – including getting Nicki Minaj v. upset over statements about her Twitter spat with Taylor Swift – it was announced that Miley Cyrus has released a new album online!  The experimental new album in which she sports much raspier vocals,  is being branded under Miley Cyruz and Her Dead Petz. It can be listened to online in its 23-track entirety via SoundCloud for free.

Click here to listen.

(Photo credit: Sony Music)

After doing such a phenomenal job on her Bad Blood video, Joseph Kahn teams again with Taylor Swift for her latest Single, the v. Lana Del Rey-esque Wildest Dreams! Best of all, rising star Scott Eastwood stars in the moody, classic Hollywood-inspired clip which premiere in advance of the 2015 MTV VMAs!

See it here:

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music Canada)

For a third straight week, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON takes it to the top of the Box Office again with $12.5 million from 3,142 theatres for Universal Pictures. Although it was a tepid weekend in terms of ticket sales, this is enough to take bring the Hip-Hop Drama to $133 million cumulatively in its domestic run.

WAR ROOM debuts in second with $10.2 million from 1,135 theatres for Sony Pictures, although it didn’t get distribution in Canada. The faith-based Drama got 18% on the Tomatometer from Critics.

NO ESCAPE debuts in third with $9.8 million for The Weinstein Co./VVS Films.   Starring Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan, the Action Flick got a B+ CinemaScore from Audiences and 41% on the Tomatometer.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION continues to perform well in fourth with $7.5 million in its fifth week out for Paramount Pictures. By early this week it will have exceeded $170 million in North America.

SINISTER 2 in its second week out is in sixth with $4.1 million for eOne Films/Focus Features from 2,799 theatres.

ANT-MAN rounds-out the Top Ten with $2.7 million for Disney/Marvel, nearing the $170 million-mark domestically in its seventh week out.

As you may already know, Instagram now is letting users post in portrait and landscape modes – thinking outside the square box so to say! To celebrate this occasion, Star Wars has just released new video footage from The Force Awakens in this format for Instagrammers around the World.

See it first here:

There has been an awakening… #StarWars #TheForceAwakens

A video posted by Star Wars (@starwars) on Aug 27, 2015 at 10:00am PDT

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS on Friday, December 18, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are back! And you’re gonna love their new single, which brings back Hip-Hop legends MELLE MEL, KOOL MOE DEE, GRANDMASTER CAZ & ERIC NALLY! The Video was directed by Jason Koenig, Ryan Lewis and Macklemore himself!

See the Video:

The Duo premiere the track live at the MTV VMAs on Sunday, August 30, 2015!

Download DOWNTOWN on iTunes here.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music Canada)

In addition to an exciting series of In Conversation-Withs (Julianne Moore, Sarah Silverman, Salma Hayek, Matthew Weiner and more) and the official #TIFF15 Schedule being announced today, the moment we’ve been waiting for has come. The confirmed stars list!

Although we’re on the road right now and blogging from our Samsung Galaxy S6, here is your list!

Your list of Stars attending #TIFF15. #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Aug 25, 2015 at 10:12am PDT

Although we are bummed about no Cate, we are thrilled for Kate, Sandra, Penelope, Johnny, Natalie and both Toms!

Start organizing your schedule now if you haven’t already!

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Just 14 more days!!!

(Photo credit: TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL)

By Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong

Back in the beginning of August, Warner Bros. Pictures Canada treated some lucky media and  members of the public to a special event hosted at the CN Tower – followed by a phenomenal meal at Horizons – where we got to see some clips from the hotly-anticipated new movie Pan, followed by a Q&A between Director Joe Wright and beloved Film Critic, Richard Crouse.

First-off, the footage of Pan that we were privileged to see was absolutely remarkable. Wright certainly took on an ambitious project and luckily from the snippets we were shown, Pan certainly looks to be as magical as Neverland itself. However, aside from the breathtaking footage we got our first real glimpse at performances in Pan and with all eyes being focused on Hugh Jackman portraying Blackbeard, everyone was pleasantly enthused with how involved he made himself, breathing life into the well-known character.

Back when Pan was announced, there was a ton of controversy framing the Film. The controversy mainly sparked from the casting of Tiger Lily who is portrayed in the original Disney Film as a Native American. Rooney Mara who is an incredible actress by any regard, was chosen for the part despite not fitting the part racially and the world of Cinema responded. When Wright was asked about his choice of Mara to portray Tiger Lily, he responded by saying they auditioned thousands of people from across the globe and in the end Mara was the best fit, despite not being an exact match to the original.

The reason why Wright had joined the project in the first place was because of his children. It was something that pushed him to do a Family Film in the first place. His other projects have been The Soloist, Atonement, Pride and Prejudice, Hanna and Anna Karenina, different in many ways from something as fantastical as Pan. However what really made Wright excited about the project was the sets. The sets were not completely green- screened and  built on a scale that even surprised experienced actors such as Jackman. Overall, the event was a blooming success, filling everyone’s heart with hope and magic.

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release PAN on October 9, 2015. Keep an eye out for the magic as it approaches theatres.

In its second week out, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON continues to motor-on at the top of the Box Office. Earning $27.5 million this weekend from 2.757 theatres, the Universal Pictures Hip-Hop Biopic based on the rise of Hip-Hop legends N.W.A., quickly has grossed $111.2 million domestically.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION continues to perform strongly in its fourth week out for Paramount Pictures, making $11.9  million, good enough for second.  It has grossed $157 million in its North American run.

SINISTER 2 opens in third for eOne Films/Focus Features with $11 million.  By comparison, its first installment made $18 million in its debut in 2012.  Critics gave it 12% on the Tomatometer and Audiences gave it a B- CinemaScore.

HITMAN: AGENT 47 opens in fourth with $8.3 million from 3,261 theatres for 20th Century Fox.  Critics were tough on the Action flick starring Rupert Friend with a 7% on the Tomatometer and an okay B CinemaScore.

AMERICAN ULTRA starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, debuts in sixth for Elevation Pictures/Lionsgate with $5.6 million from 2,778 theatres. Critics gave it mixed reviews at 45% on the Tomatometer and a B- CinemaScore.

FANTASTIC FOUR rounds-out the Top Ten with $3.5 million for 20th Century Fox, earning $49 million in its three-week run.

Now in its 136th year, the Canadian National Exhibition is currently underway now for 18 days through Labour Day, opening its doors once again today – the crowd still going strong past sunset. The annual tradition for Torontonians, better known as The Ex, promises more extravagant food offerings than ever before, highlighted also by a series of engaging events and concerts at the CNE Bandshell.

We were lured into the CNE Food Building by some delightfully-sinful offerings from new and returning food vendors. Here’s an overview of some culinary creations:

Fran’s Thanksgiving Waffle. A waffle made of turkey stuffing, enrobing turkey shreds and gravy. Generous portion at $12.

Jake’s Lobster Garlic Crab Fries. As tiny a portion as it looks; drew one of the longest lines at the building and reportedly delicious at $13 each.

Iron Skillet’s Frosted Flake Chicken. Not as sweet as its name suggests, but might tasty and crunchy. A generous serving of chicken breast, but a tad on the pricy at $10/skewer. Would have been nicer with a spicy dipping sauce.  These Onlookers’ reactions say it all…

Far East Taco’s Fried Fish Bao. Perhaps my favourite offering. Crispy fried fish nestled into a fluffy, milky bun, loaded with taco toppings including cheese and kimchi.  Great value at 2 for $11.

Funnel Cake House’s Deep-fried Red Velvet Oreos. Decadently sweet (Cake Pop-like), but highway robbery at $7 for 3 with these red velvet batter-dipped cookies soaked in cream cheese icing.

Conklin’s Ice Cream Sandwiches. One of the better deals on grounds (not within Food Building). $3.75 per sandwich. Be armed with napkins; can be messy.

Pull’d’s Red Velvet Pancake Pulled Pork Pancakes. The maple flavour in the Pulled Pork goes well with the pink-coloured pancakes. Made little difference that the pancakes were Red Velvet with the strong, smoky flavour of the pork working with it. $13 each and shorter lineups than expected.

Quite possibly the World’s largest Corn Dog? Well, because size matters…

Other offerings included a Jamaican Patty Burger at Bubs Badass Burgers, although lineups were far too long to be worth the wait. The Nutella Waffle truck outside the Arts and Crafts building also drew a long queue. Timbit Poutine, by Tim Hortons, actually is much tamer than it sounds, using ice cream to smother the beloved donut holes, not gravy. Phew.

Among the musical acts gracing the stage at CNE Bandshell this year include hot pop duo MKTO, Cody Simpson, Alan Doyle, Rick Springfield, Brett Kissel and more. Click here to see the lineup.

Learn more about The Ex here, including how to get there and operation hours.

Selfie Time!!

At #TheEx. The sky a perfect burnt orange. #CNE #The6 #Toronto #SamsungGalaxyS6

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Aug 21, 2015 at 5:15pm PDT

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)