PITCH PERFECT 2 hits a high note with a stellar debut at the Box Office!  The Musical-Comedy picks-up where its Predecessor left-off in 2012, earning $64 million from 3,473 theatres in its opening for Universal Pictures.  In comparison, its Installment, opened wide with $15 million only. Critics gave it a solid 68% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it an A- CinemaScore.

Despite big expectations of MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, it opens in second with a still-impressive $43 million for Warner Bros., from 3,702 theatres.  This latest Chapter in a Franchise directed by George Miller which dates all the way back to 1980, is winning over Critics abound with an outstanding 98% on the Tomatometer and a B+ from Audiences. By comparison, the first Film in the Mad Max Series back in 1980 would go-on to gross $8.7 million, while Sequel Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome would earn $36 million in its run in 1985.

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON in its third week still is going strong with $37 million for Disney/Marvel.  In three weeks it has made a whopping $370 million domestically.

HOT PURSUIT is a distant fourth with $5.6 million for Warner Bros., now earning $26 million in its two weeks out thus far.

FURIOUS 7 is in fifth this weekend with $3.5 million in its seventh week out, now grossing $343 million.

Acclaimed Sci-Fi Flick EX_MACHINA is in ninth spot this weekend with $2 million for A24 Films/Mongrel Media, nearing the $20 million mark domestically.

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD rounds-out the Top Ten with $1.3 million for Fox Searchlight.

This looks so good. Anne Hathaway and Robert DeNiro. Why hasn’t this happened sooner? Director Nancy Meyers (The Holiday, Something’s Gotta Give) sure knows how to make a great Film and we expect nothing less of her this time. How cool is it seeing Hathaway in the Editor’s chair this time after making us fall in love with her in The Devil Wears Prada?

Official Synopsis:
In “The Intern,” De Niro stars as Ben Whittaker, a 70-year-old widower who has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin (Hathaway).

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I’m just putting it out there – although this isn’t the type of Movie that gets a Premiere at TIFF, I’m still hoping this will get a debut here this September!

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release THE INTERN on Friday, September 25, 2015.

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I loved JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS growing-up in the ’80s. The Animated Series which followed the adventures of a Glam-Girl Rock Band not only was fashion-forward, but also ahead of its time in its message of empowerment for young Girls and the Music also was amazing! A new Trailer for the Live Action Film Adaptation of the Series and although we don’t think it quite nails the essence of the Series, we still are curious to see it! Where are rivals, The Misfits?!?!

Official Synopsis:
A teenage orphan, Jerrica Benton (Aubrey Peeples), and her friends become an online recording sensation named Jem and the Holograms. She and her friends set out on a music-driven scavenger hunt across Los Angeles to find a final message left by her father.

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Universal Pictures Canada release JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS on Frday, October 23, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

The name Carla Gugino might have an odd familiarity to it,  but it’s only when you see her face that you recognize the impeccable body of work the Florida-born Actress has built.  Not only did she have a recurring role in HBO‘s Entourage (coincidentally her Co-Star Adrian Grenier also is in the City) but also Blockbusters like the Spy Kids Trilogy, American Gangster, Watchmen and Night at the Museum.

Although it isn’t out for another couple weeks, Gugino is in Toronto promoting SAN ANDREAS, a new Action-Disaster Flick in which she stars opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.  The Movie centers around a Rescue Pilot (Johnson) and his Ex-Wife (Gugino) who head to San Francisco to find their Daughter (Alexandra Daddario) after a devastating Earthquake hits Los Angeles.

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Gorgeous Gugino was kind to stop amidst her busy Press Day at Breakfast Television, snapping Photos and signing Autographs for Fans. She loved little Billy, giving him a bit of extra love!

See our Snap:

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 14, 2015 at 7:25am PDT

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release SAN ANDREAS on Friday, May 29, 2015.

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Although filming is just getting under way in Italy, this is our first glimpse at INFERNO, the latest adaptation of Dan Brown‘s massively-successful Franchise which began with The Da Vinci Code.  Tom Hanks reprises his Role as Robert Langdon and Felicity Jones makes her bow in this Installment as Dr. Sienna Brooks, while Ron Howard directs.

See Highlights from yesterday’s Photo Call right here:

Sony Pictures Canada release INFERNO on Friday, October 14, 2016.

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Fox Searchlight + Mr. Will are thrilled to give Canadian Readers a chance to attend a v. special Screening of Winner of both the  U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic and the Audience Award for U.S. Drama at Sundance this year, ME & EARL & THE DYING GIRL.  The Screening will be attended by all three Lead Actors Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke, Ronald Cyler II and Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon in Toronto on Thursday, May 21, 2015.  You’ll definitely want to be a part of this!

Synopsis:

Greg Gaines (Thomas Mann) is a high school student who is trying to get through his final year of high school. His way of getting along without drawing too much attention to himself is to be friendly with every social group at school, but in a superficial way, so that they think he’s a cool guy, but don’t get too friendly.

When his mother finds out that Rachel (Olivia Cooke), one of his classmates, has leukemia, she forces him to spend time with her. They slowly develop a friendship of sorts and he lets her watch the movies he and his best friend Earl (Ronald Cyler II) have made.

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Fox Searchlight release ME & EARL & THE DYING GIRL on Friday, June 12, 2015.

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“People think all we do is have lesbian sex and strip searches and naked cat fights in the shower… we also do other things.”.

Anticipation is building for Season 3 of Netflix’s ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK and here comes this comical, energetic new Trailer for it!

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NETFLIX CANADA stream ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Friday, June 12, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix Canada)

Filming is kicking into high gear for David Ayer‘s Suicide Squad, taking place much overnight of late. The Mega Blockbuster starring an A-List Cast as some of DC Comics‘ most beloved Supervillains shut down part of Financial District last night and among those on-Set were the likes of Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Scott Eastwood, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez and more.

We spotted Robbie in full costume, dressed as Harley Quinn and Smith also as Deadshot, as they head off to work for the night. Hernandez‘s El Diablo also was seen in full skull makeup through the window his van, waving to Fans.  Although Plot details are under tight wraps, a Child actress was seen heading to set, hence some are speculating filming may have involved some type of a flashback for Robbie‘s Quinn.

Smith, Robbie and Eastwood were more than generous to stop for Fans in the wee hours of the morning post-wrap before heading to rest before another night shoot ahead.  Filming moves north to the Yorkville area the next few days.

Some Snaps:

Will Smith

#WillSmith as #Deadshot on the set of #SUICIDESQUAD.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 10, 2015 at 5:37am PDT

#MargotRobbie on the set of #SuicideSquad as #HarleyQuinn.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 10, 2015 at 5:38am PDT

Jay Hernandez

#JayHernandez as #ElDiablo on the set of #SUICIDESQUAD.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 10, 2015 at 5:36am PDT

#ScottEastwood + me. #SUICIDESQUAD

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 10, 2015 at 6:22am PDT

Scott Eastwood

Handsome #ScottEastwood on the set of #SUICIDESQUAD this morning. (cc: @scotteastwood)

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 10, 2015 at 5:35am PDT

Suicide Squad films through August in the City, with a release via Warner Bros. Pictures Canada August 2016.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Brace yourselves for Michelle Treacy. The Ottawa-born Singer/Songwriter first came to our attention when Lady Gaga brought her on-stage to perform Born This Way on the Montreal leg of her ArtRave Tour last year. Several took notice of her daring fashion sense and natural charisma. After some gigs south of the Border including the very Bar which Lady Gaga once gigged at, The Bitter End, she soon would find herself signed to Sony Music Canada, with worldwide distribution, signing the papers recently at their North York office.

Many will note Treacy is taking a similar approach to that of Lady Gaga in building her foundation and we caught-up with her after a one-song surprise performance at storied Crews & Tangos in Toronto’s Village. She was amazingly nice to stop for a chat afterwards.  She tells us her debut Album is nearing completion with a debut Single and additional surprises to come shortly.  Treacy was spotted with her BFF, Designer Adrian Wu, both dressed in style. Treacy while in Toronto is known to frequent local Gay Bars and hotspots like Soho House. She was a little famished after some intense dancing tonight and was spotted at Hero Certified Burgers at Church x Wellesley after her gig.

Check out We Want It All:

We loved chatting with her and she even posed for a few Photos, showing off her amazing street style.

Our Snap:

Loved meeting the talented emerging Recording Artist, @michelletreacyy. Girl is on the verge of something huge! #MichelleTreacy

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 9, 2015 at 11:29pm PDT

Stay tuned. Treacy is a new Artist we are watching closely!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

If you loved GONE GIRL, wait till you see DARK PLACES, an Adaptation of the Novel by the same Author, Gillian Flynn.

Synopsis:
DARK PLACES is a gripping thriller based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Gillian Flynn. The sole survivor of a home invasion where she famously witnessed the death of her mother and sisters, Libby Day lives with the knowledge that her testimony as a 7-year-old sentenced her brother to life in prison for the horrific crime. When a group of true-crime enthusiasts find Libby twenty-five years later and convince her to re-examine the events of the night, new memories and old suspects suddenly flood back into her life. As shocking information comes to light, Libby begins to question her own key testimony and sets out to discover the truth of her tragic past.

Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Chloë Grace Moretz and Christina Hendricks star.

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Remstar Films release DARK PLACES on Friday, August 7, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Remstar Films)