I am absolutely delighted to show you an interview I did recently for leading Boutique PR Agency ROCK-IT PROMOTIONS‘ On the Fourth Floor Blog.  I have the honour of being their latest “Media Darling”. Learn about some of my struggles, favourites, dislikes and more right here and don’t forget to share with your Friends too!

As always, thank you Willionaire$ for all your undying support! We’ve got a long road ahead!

xMR. WILL & billy

(Photo credit: Ryan Emberley)

We’ve missed Jane Krakowski and Ellie Kemper! But them together in one new Series? Perfection!! Netflix Canada just released this new Trailer for upcoming Comedy Series UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT!

Official Synopsis:
From “30 Rock” executive producers, Tina Fey and Robert Carlock comes this hilarious new comedy series starring Ellie Kemper (“The Office,” “Bridesmaids”) as a woman who is rescued from a doomsday cult and starts life over as a nanny for an Upper East Side socialite (Jane Krakowski from “30 Rock”) in New York City. Armed with just a backpack, light-up sneakers and a couple way-past-due library books, she takes on a world she didn’t think even existed anymore.

See the Trailer:

Netflix Canada streams UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT on Friday, March 6, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

Ever want to meet your fave Celeb? Well M.O. Pictures and Mr. Will want you to take home a Fan experience gone horribly wrong! OPEN WINDOWS stars Sasha Grey and Elijah Wood, who was just in Toronto this past weekend!

Official Synopsis:
When Nick (Elijah Wood) discovers that he’s won a dinner date with his favorite star Jill Goddard (Sasha Grey), he’s incredibly excited to finally get the chance to meet her. That excitement deflates when Jill refuses to honor the contest and all of Nick‘s hopes are dashed. He’s intrigued when Chord (Neil Maskell), a man claiming to be Jill‘s campaign manager, offers him something he can’t quite refuse: Chord will give Nick the ability to constantly view Jill via computer. Nick is initially reluctant but Chord persuades him by saying that he should get at least some entertainment out of the actress. However, Nick is unaware that this decision will put himself and Jill at risk.

Watch the Trailer below:

Official Artwork:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook!

M.O. Pictures release OPEN WINDOWS on DVD, Blu-ray and On-Demand Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: M.O. Pictures)

Kylie Minogue, just how we love her!  Two Dance-Pop legends, Giorgio Moroder (Donna Summer, Blondie) + Kylie team together on new Single Right Here, Right Now. Although this sexy Disco isn’t unlike anything we’ve heard before, we do love hearing Kylie connected truly with the Music – the difference between this and some of her more recent work which I’ll be the first to admit hasn’t been on-the-mark, being a true Kylie Fan.  She sounds completely at-home and true sign of how a fantastic Producer is capable of bringing out one’s absolute best.  Do you believe that Moroder is 74 years old and he will be celebrating this with his new Disc 72 is the New 24, out later this year?  The Disc features also Collaborations with Sia, Charli XCX and Britney Spears. We can’t wait!

Listen to the Track below:

Purchase Right Here, Right Now on iTunes here.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Music)

Madonna makes a return to form on upcoming 13th studio disc, REBEL HEART, in stores Tuesday, March 10, 2015.  A Preview EP for the 19-Track Opus was released just before Christmas, reaching #1 in over 49 countries and we can expect similar of the eagerly-awaited  full Disc.

Track Listing is as follows:

01 “Living For Love”
02 “Devil Pray”
03 “Ghosttown”
04 “Unapologetic Bitch”
05 “Illuminati”
06 “Bitch I’m Madonna” (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
07 “Hold Tight”
08 “Joan Of Arc”
09 “Iconic” (Feat. Chance The Rapper & Mike Tyson)
10 “HeartBreakCity”
11 “Body Shop”
12 “Holy Water”
13 “Inside Out”
14 “Wash All Over Me”
15 “Best Night”
16 “Veni Vidi Vici” (Feat. Nas)
17 “S.E.X.”
18 “Messiah”
19 “Rebel Heart”

HOLD UP!  REWIND!  Did we just see Mike Tyson‘s name on the Track Listing?  How?!?

The new Single from REBEL HEART has been chosen and it will be Living for Love, reminiscent of her Like a Prayer era sound and new Remixes have been satiating Fans from Offer Nissim, Dirty Pop, Mike Rizzo and Thrill!

Our Fave? Definitely Rizzo‘s energetic Mix:

Madonna also has been confirmed to perform at the 57th annual GRAMMYS, taking place on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 (airing on CITY in Canada)!

Big things in 2015 for the Blonde One.

Universal Music Canada release REBEL HEART. Pre-order here.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music Canada)

Well, this certainly won’t sell-out! Amazing news, Toronto! The Queen of Cinema herself, MERYL STREEP after canceling on us at TIFF ’13 for the Premiere of August: Osage County, leaving thousands of Fans disappointed and having to settle for a little known Star named Julia Roberts – I kid.  She will be in our City on Saturday, October 17, 2015!

The Royal Conservatory of Music has announced the Streep will be appearing at Koerner Hall as part of their 2015-2016 season which in recent years has seen the likes of The Bacon Brothers and Idina Menzel grace its stage. The three-time Oscar Winner will be reading from Philip Roth’s Novel Everyman. Joining the three-time Academy Award Winner will be The Takács Quartet as they perform pieces such as Schubert’s Death and the Maiden together with Streep‘s readings.

We’ve only had the privilege of seeing Streep from afar years ago when she appeared at the Royal Ontario Museum.  Hopefully we’ll get better Snaps this time around.  THE QUEEN OF LIFE.

Visit for more information here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

I absolutely love my new Bowtie, a promo piece designed by Ira Sachs, Director of LOVE IS STRANGE, and his Husband Boris Torres. It was inspired by iconic New York City Gay Bar, Julius.

In case you haven’t seen it yet, LOVE IS STRANGE is an important Love Story on Same-Sex Marriage stars Alfred Molina and John Lithgow, out now on Home Video!

Synopsis:
From celebrated independent filmmaker Ira Sachs (Keep the Lights On), LOVE IS STRANGE follows Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred Molina), who finally tie the knot after nearly four decades together among family and friends. But when George loses his job soon after, the couple must sell their apartment and temporarily live apart until they can find an affordable new home. The film also stars Cheyenne Jackson (Behind the Candelabra), Manny Perez (“Rescue Me”), Darren Burrows (“Northern Exposure”), Academy Award® winner Marisa Tomei (Best Supporting Actress, My Cousin Vinny, 1993) and Charlie Tahan (Blue Jasmine).

Purchase a tie for $25 at http://www.thetiebar.com/jtf, founded by Modern Family‘s Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Proceeds go to marriage equality education.

Ties are available in three styles:
· The Sachs-Torres is inspired by the iconic gay bar, Julius in New York City’s West Village, in which a poignant scene from the film is set. It features interlocking, stylized “J”s with a light blue base and various shades of pink, expressing a collaboration between Ira and his husband Boris Torres.

· Inspired by his character Ben and his love for art, The John Lithgow features bold, abstract combinations of colors similar to the styles of Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.

· Inspired by his character George, a music teacher, The Alfred Molina features Frédéric Chopin, whose music scores the film, finished in the colorful style of an Andy Warhol piece.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jan 20, 2015 at 5:39pm PST

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada release LOVE IS STRANGE, now on DVD, Blu-ray and On-Demand.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Sony Pictures)

The 2014 Sovereign Award Nominees have been announced and we’re thrilled to see many of our Friends get recognition at the Awards, honouring the finest in Canadian Thoroughbred Racing on Friday, April 10, 2015.

Make no mistake – Horse of the Year honours truly is a one-horse Race with Canada’s star Filly and Queen’s Plate Champion LEXIE LOU a horseshoe-in for the win, although Finalists in that coveted category only will be revealed the night of the Awards.

Expected to win Two-Year-Old Male by a margin is Conquest Tsunami, who had a marvelous campaign for his Illinois-based Owners Conquest Stables LLC, before finding some success in the U.S..   Champion Three-Year-Old Male is a competitive division in a year where the spotlight was shared by several Boys including Breeders’ Stakes Winner Ami’s Holiday and Prince of Wales Stakes Winner, Coltimus Prime. Mark Casse is expected to be a definitive choice in the Trainer category, winning 93 races and $7.7 million in purse earnings at Woodbine. Patrick Husbands, a regular rider for Team Casse also is a clear-cut choice in the Jockey category with 170 wins in 2014 at the Toronto Oval.

Here are the Nominees in all categories:

Champion Two-Year-Old Filly
Brooklynsway
Conquest Harlanate
London Tower
Mississippi Delta

Champion Two-Year-Old Male
Conquest Tsunami
Conquest Typhoon
Decision Day
Phil’s Cocktail

Champion Three-Year-Old Female
Executive Allure
Lexie Lou
Paladin Bay
Sweater Weather

Champion Three-Year-Old Male
Ami’s Holiday
Coltimus Prime
Florida Won
Heart to Heart

Champion Older Female
Hillaby
Silent Star
Spring in the Air
Strut the Course

Champion Older Male
Calgary Cat
Lukes Alley
Sharp Sensation
Sky Captain

Champion Female Turf Horse
Deceptive Vision
Executive Allure
Lexie Lou
Royal Fury

Champion Male Turf Horse
Dynamic Sky
Excaper
Heart to Heart
Sharp Sensation

Champion Female Sprinter
Cactus Kris
Executive Allure
Hillaby
Spring in the Air

Champion Male Sprinter
Calgary Cat
Excaper
Phil’s Dream
Sharp Sensation

Outstanding Broodmare
Cruising Kris
Eye of the Sphynx
Star Guest
Uproar

Outstanding Breeder
Adena Springs
Paradox Farm Inc.
Sam-Son Farm
William Sorokolit

Outstanding Owner
Gary Barber
Conquest Stables, LLC
John C. Oxley
Sam-Son Farm

Outstanding Trainer
Josie Carroll
Mark Casse
Brian Lynch
Greg Tracy

Outstanding Apprentice Jockey
Damario Bynoe
Sheena Ryan
Ericka Smilovsky
Nick Webb

Outstanding Jockey
Luis Contreras
Eurico Da Silva
Patrick Husbands
Rico Walcott

Nominees in Media Categories also will be announced late February and we wish all our Friends the best of luck!

Maybe one day we’ll be good enough to get a nod!

The 2015 Thoroughbred Season at Woodbine Racetrack begins Saturday, April 11, 2015 and we can’t wait for this winter to be over so that we can reunite with our Fave!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Iconic ’80s New Wave Band SPANDAU BALLET haven’t made much new Music in a while, but their presence still v. much is felt on airwaves around the World.  Their 1983 Single True would go-on to become a Hit internationally, earning them honours at the prestigious BRIT Awards.  Although success wouldn’t quite surpass this stateside, the Band still would achieve great success in Europe with eight Top 10 Albums in the U.K.

Band Members Tony Hadley (Lead Vocals) and Martin Kemp (Bassist) were in Toronto today promoting their upcoming Soul Boys of the Western World Tour, which despite being postponed, hits Toronto’s Massey Hall on Monday, April 27, 2015.  This Reunion has the original five Members back at it and is timed together with the release of their Documentary of the same name.  Directed by George Hencken, the Film recounts how the Band formed, fell apart and also regained their friendships once again.

By absolute fluke, we made it right in the nick of time late in the day for a Snap together with the absolutely lovely Hadley, just as about he head to New York with Kemp. It was an absolute dream – I’d never have guessed as a Kid I’d one day get to meet someone whose voice I adored so much on the Radio! The Duo had a huge day, making the rounds about Toronto with Television, Print and Radio Press lined-up. The Band will appear on The TODAY Show bright and early for a performance in New York.

See their Interview on CITY‘s Breakfast Television:

See their The Morning Show (National Edition) Interview:

See our Snap:

Hustled in from Milton and got there right in time to meet #TonyHadley of 80s #NewWave Icons, #SpandauBallet who will be back at Massey Hall this Spring and releasing Documentary, #SoulBoysoftheWesternWorld (cc: @spandauballet)

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jan 19, 2015 at 1:29pm PST

The Toronto Sun‘s Jane Stevenson indicates that Spandau Ballet also will be releasing new Music soon!

Learn more about SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD the Movie here.
Find out how you can get tickets to Spandau Ballet‘s upcoming Tour here!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/EMI Music/Lynn Goldsmith/Jane Stevenson)

THIS VALENTINE’S DAY, THE WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON COMES TO LIFE.  UNIVERSAL PICTURES PROUDLY PRESENTS FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. ARE YOU CURIOUS? 

Universal Pictures Canada and Mr. Will want to take some extremely lucky Readers in Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary, Montreal and Winnipeg to the most hotly-anticipated Movie of 2015.  Temperatures are – pardon the pun – bound to rise this February and we want Willionaire$ to feel the heat first! Screenings take place Wednesday, February 11, 2015.

Official Synopis:

Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson), 21, is studying at Washington State University. She takes a writing assignment for the school paper to interview Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan), a 27-year-old successful and wealthy entrepreneur. Although she finds him intimidating, she’s instantly attracted to Christian.

He later shows up at the hardware store where she works part time and buys cable ties, masking tape and rope. They begin a relationship, but beforehand, he asks her to sign a non-disclosure agreement forbidding her to discuss anything that they do together. She learns he’s into BDSM and he then asks her to sign a second contract consenting to dominance and submission and tells her their relationship will not be romantic.

Official Artwork:

See the exclusive 60-second Canadian Trailer:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook and indicate your City. Also in the comments, tell me what your ideal romantic Valentine’s Date includes. You may Re-Tweet the below or click “share” on this Post from Facebook from there for an extra chance:

http://mrwillwong.com/fiftyshadesofgrey @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #50ShadesofGrey! In theatres Valentine’s Day.

Good luck, Willionaire$!

Universal Pictures Canada release FIFTY SHADES OF GREY on Friday, February 13, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)