There is no breakthrough Actor getting more acclaim and buzz right now than Ellar Coltrane. The 18-year-old has put forth a few days of year after year, creating Director Richard Linklater‘s Masterpiece, Boyhood.

The Film starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette, was filmed over 12 years, documenting the transition of a Boy named Mason (Coltrane) into a Man. It captures the subtle nuances of life as he goes from one Video Game fad to another, loving Coldplay to Pharrell. At two hours and fourty-five minutes, many Critics already are calling the Film a frontrunner for Best Picture in the forthcoming Awards Season. It ends with a new beginning, suggesting Linklater might even follow-up with another based on his fondness of time as seen and loved in his Before Trilogy, also starring Hawke.

This weekend only, Coltrane will be popping-up at screenings of Boyhood around Toronto including TIFF Bell Lightbox and Varsity Cinemas, doing intimate Q&As with Audiences. Refer here for which screenings specifically.

Coltrane, getting comfortable with his new-found stardom, was nice enough to stop for a quick Photo after casually walking up the Escalator with his Publicist to a foyer where a huge display of himself stands. He made a surprise appearance this evening at Varsity Cinemas, which surely will delight the Audience who might not have had the slightest clue he’d be coming!

See our Snap:

Mongrel Media release BOYHOOD, now in theatres.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

“Mr. Grey will see you now.”.

At long last!  The first Teaser Trailer for Vancouver-filmed FIFTY SHADES OF GREY finally has surfaced. Beyoncé hinted last week on her Social Media that she’d be involved and what we hear is a revamped version of her Crazy in Love.

Official Synopsis:

Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” Trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever.

Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian’s brother; Victor Rasuk as José, Anastasia’s close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian’s mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian’s sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian’s bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia’s stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia’s mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla’s husband.

Watch below:

Looks pretty steamy, yes?

Universal Pictures release 50 SHADES OF GREY on Valentine’s Day 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures)

One of the year’s best-reviewed Films is getting up-close and intimate with Toronto this weekend with a series of public screenings.  In a super-rare opportunity, the Star of BOYHOOD, Ellar Coltrane, will be doing a Series of Q&As this weekend following Screenings of the Film.  The Film directed by Richard Linklater documents the life of a Boy named Mason as he grows from age five to eighteen and yes, Coltrane literally grows-up before your eyes as he was filmed over a span of twelve years.

If you’re interested in checking it out, here are the Screenings:

Friday, July 25th at 7:15pm · TIFF Bell Lightbox

Saturday, July 26th at 3:45pm · TIFF Bell Lightbox

Saturday, July 26th at 8:20pm · Cineplex Varsity Cinema

Trailer below:

Have fun and don’t miss your chance to see Rising Star Coltrane in-person and witness the magic of this Movie for yourself!

 Mongrel Media release BOYHOOD, now in select theatres.

(Photo/video credit: Mongrel Media)

Mr. Will and eOne Films want to take Readers across Canada to an Advance Screening of SIN CITY 2: A DAME TO KILL FOR. We’ve waited nine years for this Sequel and we’re honestly still recovering from the greatness of SIN CITY! Screenings take place Thursday, August 21, 2014 in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Victoria, Edmonton, Halifax, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

Official Synopsis:
Co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller reunite to bring Miller‘s visually stunning Sin City Graphic Novels back to the screen in SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR. Weaving together two of Miller’s classic stories with new tales, the town’s most hard boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more reviled inhabitants. SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR is the follow up to Rodriguez and Miller’s 2005 ground-breaking film, FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY.

Watch the Trailer below:

To enter, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. State your City and remember to share with Friends on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to increase your chances!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/sincity2 @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #SINCITY2 across Canada! In theatres 8/22!

Good luck.

eOne Films release SIN CITY 2: A DAME TO KILL FOR on Friday, August 22, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

Mr. Will and eOne Films want to take Readers across Canada to an Advance Screening of THE EXPENDABLES 3.  You know how much we loved the first two Films in the Franchise! Screenings take place Thursday, August 14, 2014 in Toronto, Victoria, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

Official Synopsis:
In THE EXPENDABLES 3, Barney (Stallone), Christmas (Statham) and the rest of the team come face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables — but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.

THE EXPENDABLES 3 stars Jet Li, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Jason Statham, Antonio Banderas, Kellan Lutz, Mel Gibson, Ronda Rousey, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Kelsey Grammer and so many more!

Watch the Trailer below:

To enter, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. State your City and remember to share with Friends on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to increase your chances!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/theexpendables3 @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #EX3 across Canada! In theatres 8/15!

Good luck.

eOne Films release THE EXPENDABLES 3 on Friday, August 15, 2014.

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Mr. Will and eOne Films want to take Readers across Canada to an Advance Screening of THE GIVER, based on the Sci-Fi Novel by Lois Lowry!  Screenings take place Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in Toronto, Victoria, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

Official Synopsis:
The haunting story of THE GIVER centers on Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. The Film is based on Lois Lowry’s beloved Young Adult Novel of the same name, which was the winner the 1994 Newbury Medal and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

THE GIVER stars Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges and Brenton Thwaites.

Watch the Trailer:

To enter, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. State your City and remember to share with Friends on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to increase your chances!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/thegiver @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #THEGIVER across Canada! In theatres 8/15!

Good luck.

eOne Films release THE GIVER on Friday, August 15, 2014.

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The seventh annual Toronto Burlesque Festival takes place this weekend so if you’re looking for something a little risqué and naughty, this is where you need to be. The Festival brings-in a mixture of Canadian and international talent including Headliners Kitten de Ville, Perle Noire, Inga Ingenue,  Armitage Shanks and Dr. Lucky, with key events running from Thursday July 24 through 27th, 2014 at Virgin Mobile MOD Club in Little Italy!

Above, this the Festival is in support of Rethink Breast Cancer, so come out and support a great cause.

In addition to performances, you also can learn a trick or two at the Festival’s Burlesque University.  Will you make the Dean’s List?:)

Learn more about the Festival and how to get Tickets here.

The 2014 Air Canada enRoute Festival takes place next week in Vancouver and Mr. Will wants to give Readers a chance not only to see this year’s Short Film Finalists, but also a chance to attend a Cocktail Party following the Screening, hosted by eTalk‘s Tanya Kim!   The Screening is open to all to come watch at Vancity Theatre (1171 Seymour Street) at 7:30 PM, but only a few will get to attend the Party and you could be one of the few!

The 2014 Jury includes the likes of Laura Vandervoort, Don McKellar, Louise Archambault, Jennifer Baichwal, Gia Milani, Jennifer Podemski and more!

To qualify, simply “like” this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook and Re-Tweet the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/eff2014 @MRWILLW wants to take #Vancouver Readers to the #EFF2014 followed by a Cocktail Party!

Good luck Vancouver Wongsters!

Learn more about the 2014 Air Canada enRoute Film Festival here!

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Mr. Will Wong and Paramount Pictures want you to enter for a chance to win Advance Screening Passes to see something dear to the hearts of many of us who grew-up in the ’80s and ’90s… TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! Screenings take place Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Official Synopsis:

The city needs heroes.  Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians.  The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox) and her wise-cracking cameraman Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett) to save the city and unravel Shredder’s diabolical plan.  Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Characters Created by PETER LAIRD and KEVIN EASTMAN with a Screenplay by JOSH APPELBAUM & ANDRÉ NEMEC and EVAN DAUGHERTY, Producer MICHAEL BAY (the blockbuster Transformers franchise) and director JONATHAN LIEBESMAN (Wrath of the Titans) bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the popular franchise that has captivated audiences of all ages for decades, into the 21st century.

Watch the “power”ful Trailer:

Official Artwork:

To enter for a chance to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Also state your City and tell me who is your favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is under the comments of this Facebook Post. You can increase your shot at winning by Re-Tweeting the below or sharing this Post with your Friends on Facebook!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/TMNT @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes in #OTT, #MTL and #TOR to see #TEENAGEMUTANTNINJATURTLES! Out8/8! #TMNT

Contest deadline is August 1, 2014.

Good luck, Wongsters!

The Cast of Teenage Mutant Nina Turtles and Mr. Will in Toronto:

Paramount Pictures releaseTEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES on Friday, August 8, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)

Filmed in Toronto over the Summer of 2012, a Red Carpet Premiere in the City only would be fitting as a proper homecoming for The F Word. The Romantic-Comedy directed by Michael Dowse (Goon, Take Me Home Tonight) comes well-regarded after a debut at TIFF last Fall, with multiple nominations including Best Picture at the Canadian Screen Awards. The Film which almost didn’t get made locally, now at last is primed for an international release.  From humble beginnings, it received a significant boost in profile with Megastar Daniel Radcliffe signing-on as the Male Lead in a bit of a mold-breaking move which has him trying something completely different than what we’d expect of the Harry Potter Star.

Stars Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks), Megan Park (The Secret Life of an American Teenager), Meghan Heffern (Degrassi), Screenwriter Elan Mastai and Director Dowse all came out to support The F Word – the mysterious “f” of course standing for “friendship”.   Also seen zipping through the Carpet was Kazan‘s longtime partner Paul Dano (12 Years a Slave, Prisoners), present but careful not to draw too much attention to himself.

The F Word, based on the Play Toothpaste and Cigarettes, centers around Wallace (Radcliffe), a Med School Dropout who falls hopelessly in love with an Animator named Chantry (Kazan).  The only problem is however that she is in a long-term relationship with Ben (Rafe Spall).  This poses the question what to do when the love of your life happens to be your Best Friend.

I had the pleasure of speaking with all in attendance tonight, the Group enthusiastic to promote what appears to be a labour of love for an endearing story about finding love when gray areas are involved.

Montreal’s Dowse tells us about how he came to be involved with The F Word and how the Toronto Story almost didn’t get made in the City. “I was only involved a year and a bit outside of shooting, but it took a while”, says the Director. “It went to a couple different Producers and almost got made in the States.”.  “We got it to turn around and were able to make it and once  we got Dan on it, it worked really quickly and went by smoothly.”.

We ask Matsai about the decision to brand the Film a tamer What If in other territories and the decision to keep its original Title here in Canada. “Actually, my Girlfriend at the time – who’s now my Wife – named it”, he reveals to us.  “I’ve always loved the Title as I think it’s cheeky and tells you about the spirit of the Movie.”.  “In the U.S., the ratings might find it a bit too cheeky and edgy, which is disappointing, but on one hand it’s like renaming your Child and I’m happy my Child gets to blossom.”.

Toronto’s Meghan Heffern tells us that she’s now based in Los Angeles and walks us through her casting process and the sacrifices she made for the role of Tabby. “I auditioned and it happened that all my auditions took place while I was outside the City. It was super-stressful because I really wanted it.”.  “It was shot on the day of my Best Friend’s wedding, but she’s very understanding and happy. This is such a big deal for Canada.”.

Megan Park certainly is a familiar face, having starred in The Secert Life of an American Teenager alongside now-Superstar Shailene Woodley. Although she had read for another part originally, she landed the part of Dalia –  Chantry‘s bubbly and sassy Sister. “I gave it a shot and really liked Michael as a person and was on the same page in what type of a Movie he wanted to make.”.  As a Canadian, she finds it refreshing that The F Word portrays Toronto as itself.  She states, “It’s the first time I’ve filmed here and it was supposed to be Toronto. It was nice not to hide my Canadian accent. I’m proud to be an honourary member of the Cast.”.  Park can be seen currently in brand new Series, The Lottery.

Kazan has wowed Critics as both a Writer and an Actress, including 2012 Indie Darling Ruby Sparks which she penned and co-starred in along with Partner Dano.  She lights-up the screen with a complex innocence to her in The F Word.  Keeping busy much of late in New York starring in the Play When We Were Young and Unafraid, she calls working with Co-Star Radcliffe “a dream come true”.  Dressed in a chic piece by New York Dressmaker Honor, she  accepts a compliment how smart she has been in her output of work.  On whether or not she feels it’s wise for Friends to date, she admits, “It’s better just to move on.  Sometimes it’s actually better to be friends than romantically involved!”.

Always impeccably-dressed – we’ve met him a couple occasions now – Radcliffe  is gracious in his interviews and when probed by Bloggers about his dating past, he defers with grace.  Does he feel Men and Women can just be friends? The once-highest paid Actor in Hollywood replies, “I do,  yes. If romantic and sexual attraction comes into it, then it’s a different question. But I think there’s plenty of people in the World who are just friends and it doesn’t go anywhere.”.  I ask him about the most fun he had in Toronto since work has brought him to our City on multiple occasions over the past couple years. “I think it’s a great City to work in. The Crew on The F Word was awesome was really fun to hang with off-set as well.”.  “One of the best things in the City to do was The Hockey Hall of Fame actually” he remembers. “If you’re not into Hockey you’ll hate it, but if you are into it, you’ll love it!”.  We’re guessing he is a Fan of our National Sport?

Check-out some of our Chats with the Cast, Writer and Director of The F Word below:

eOne Films release THE F WORD across Canada on Friday, August 22, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)