Teen Pop Sensation Austin Mahone is back in Toronto once again and while opening for multiple GRAMMY Winner Taylor Swift on her Red Tour along with Ed Sheeran, he managed to take some time out to do a little Promo!

The Singer flew-in to the City last night, getting spotted right away upon landing! Starting earlier today at City‘s Breakfast Television, excited Fans were rewarded with a big Group Photo.  Following his City appearance, the 17-year-old from San Antonio, hopped over to Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition) where he was greeted outside by hoards of female Fans, many who got Selfies with the burgeoning Star.  Surrounded by a large entourage of Security Guards to protect the Star, Autograph Seekers unfortunately were denied, despite Mahone trying his best to reach over to accommodate them!  Sorry Wongsters, I tried for you but it wasn’t happening!

Mahone performs tonight at Rogers Centre and Fans can see more of him Sunday on the MuchMusic Video Awards, which air this Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM on MuchMusic and Fuse.

The Singer just released the Video to latest Single What About Love earlier this week. Check it out below:

See Mahone‘s Fans (Mahomies) freaking-out below:

Mahone was last in Toronto in December for The Jingle Bell, when I had the pleasure of meeting him!  Read about it here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong | Video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Universal Music)

I cannot resist a good campy Film, but camp and Pedro Almodóvar together in one? Sold.  After a series of darker, dramatic Films, it’s refreshing to see one of our fave Directors branch all-the-way-Gay and comedic here, having a bit of fun!  Right in time for Pride Week!

Mongrel Media & Mr. Will Wong would love to give Toronto and Vancouver Readers a chance to attend an Advance Screening of I’m So Excited.  Screenings take place Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Toronto’s Varsity Cinemas and Vancouver’s 5th Avenue Cinemas, 7:00 PM.

Official Synopsis:
A passenger flight is on its way from Spain to Mexico, when it experiences landing gear problems, thanks to a goof-up by two ground workers (Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz in cameo roles). Chances are the plane could crash. So how do the stewards (Javier Camara, Carlos Areces, Raul Arevalo) stave off the fear?

For starters, they knock out economy class with drugs. Then they distract business class by breaking out the booze, and breaking into a song-and-dance performed to the Pointer Sisters’ titular Hit. As things loosen up, the cabin becomes a hotbed of sex and spilled secrets.

Watch The Trailer:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook specifying which City you’re requesting passes for. Double your chances by sharing on Facebook or Re-Tweeting the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/imsoexcited @MRWILLW wants us to #win double passes to see #IMSOEXCITED by #PEDROALMODOVAR.  In theatres 7/5/13. #Toronto #Vancouver

Mongrel Media releases I’m So Excited in Toronto and Vancouver on Friday, July 5, 2013 and Friday, July 19, 2013 in Montreal, with additional Canadian Cities to come throughout the Summer.

(Photo/video credit: Mongrel Media)

Recently joining Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation Family, Pop Queen Kylie Minogue is prepping the release of her twelfth Studio Disc and a Lyric Video for her new Track, Skirt, has just surfaced after the Audio leaked online a couple weeks ago. The Track, which pairs her with Co-Writer The-Dream and Producer Nom de Strip somewhat is like Scream & Shout by will.i.am and Britney Spears with its dark, futuristic, Electro flavour – an interesting change after going lighter on Disc Aphrodite in 2010. The Melody is signature Kylie when the Track does get melodic after all the Build-up.

See the Lyric Video below:

With EMI‘s (her former Distributor) acquisition by Universal Music last Fall, it’ll be interesting to see a new energy in Kylie‘s being marketed Stateside, a feat still illusive despite her being a huge, international Megastar.  Guessing this is more of a Teaser in advance of what’s the come, but as always we’re excited to hear more from her!

I still don’t believe it’s been a month since I finally met Kylie Minogue by chance in New York City last month!  Although I’ve seen her in Concert many times including overseas, she was just everything I hoped she’d be. Sweetheart.

Our Snap, once again:

(Photo/video credit: Roc Nation/Universal Music)

Basically, these need to come to Canada STAT! Originated at the Dominique Ansel Bakery on Spring Street in New York City, the Cronut Craze has taken over the Big Apple with fervour.  With people queuing in droves on the daily at the Bakery for their 8:00 AM opening, even Craigslisters are quick to cash-in, offering a Box of Two reportedly for up to $50 (U.S.) on the secondary market.  The retail originally at $5.00 a piece, but good luck on getting one. Insane.

A Cronut is simply/not so simply this: a half-Croissant, half-Donut, filmed with layer of Creme Anglaise.  Either it is sprinkled with sugar or glazed.  Flavours vary monthly.

Don’t confuse the Pastry simply as being deep-fried Croissant Dough though.  As per the Bakery, it is “made with a laminated dough similar to a croissant (but not exactly), the Cronut is first proofed and then fried in Grapeseed Oil at a specific temperature.”.

Although Cronuts launched only this May, they already have Fans internationally with Celebrities already singing its praises.  Kelly Ripa on-the-daily is plugging how amazing they are, telling Jerry Seinfeld today on Live! with Kelly and Michael, “There’s a reason why they’re shaped like an ‘O’!”.

Canadians may have to wait a while for the rage to hit north.  Some Shoppers at Loblaw’s fancy Carlton Store in Toronto earlier this year spotted a more simplified version of the Cronut, sans filling or the embellishments, before the fad even began.  And those businesses looking to follow suit should be aware that the name Cronuts actually is trademarked by Ansel, so expect some creative takes and various on the name to come.

Learn more here.

(Photo credit: Dominique Ansel Bakery)

With its release only a week away, Greta Gerwig (Arthur, Damsels in Distress) and Noah Baumbach (Kicking and Screaming, The Squid and the Whale) returned to the City where they debuted their latest Collaboration Frances Ha, once again.  After drawing raves at TIFF last September, the Duo are here for a couple days of Press for the charming Dramedy about a 27-year-old Dance Company Apprentice whose world unravels after her Best Friend moves out of their apartment.  This leaves Frances (Gerwig)  on her own to figure out who she really is and what she will do with her life.

Several lucky Fans including Mr. Will Wong Readers, got a chance to see the Film tonight at a special Advance Screening held at Varsity Cinemas, attended by Gerwig and Baumbach. Due to overwhelming demand resulting in exceeded capacity, some had to be offered passes to an additional Screening of the Film next week. Those lucky enough to get in however, had a chance to chat with the Duo whom co-wrote the Film together afterwards, as they discussed their creative process.  One aspiring Actress was ecstatic after  jokingly being extended an offer by Baumbach to crash on his  couch  when she moves to New York City!  Now that’s hospitality!

One Reader, Bruce Gibbons Tweets me, “They’re absolutely adorable!”, while Diana DiFrancesco raves, “Frances Ha is wonderful!  Everyone should go see it!”.  Another Reader Addison Wylie commented, “Frances Ha is a very Frenchy black-and-white episode of Girls, but it’s much more than that”, and Matt Hoffman also praises it, saying “Noah Baumbach is at his best in another great, quirky Comedy starring the lovely Greta Gerwig”.

Gerwig drew a crowd of Fans outside the theatre and was lovely to stop for a few Photos, with a few lucky enough to get a Snap!  Special thanks to the Readers who were kind enough to send along their Photos!

Mongrel Media releases Frances Ha on Friday, June 21, 2013 in Toronto and Vancouver, followed by additional cities.

Read my Review of Frances Ha here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Diana DiFrancesco/Michelle Moon)

The long-awaited Follow-up to 300 finally is becoming a reality!  The Film Adaptation of Frank Miller‘s Graphic Novel Xerxes follows Greek General Themistolkes (as he attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the War. 

300: Rise of an Empire pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian Navy.

Sullivan Stapleton stars in the leading role of Themistolkes, Eva Green stars as Artemisia, Rodrigo Santoro reprises his role of Xerxes and the red-hot Lena Headey also returns as the Spartan Queen. Noam Murro directs, with a Screenplay by Zack Synder and Kurt Johnstad.

See the Teaser Trailer below:

See the amazing new Artwork below:

Warner Bros. releases March 14, 2014 in 2D, 3D and IMAX.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros.)

Definitely one of the Films we’re most stoked about this year, Sofia Coppola‘s (Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides) The Bling Ring soon will see its release, after making a splash in Cannes! See what Critics are raving about already here.  I saw it earlier this week and agree, it’s one of this Summer’s best.

And there couldn’t be a better fit than right here with all my Celebrity-obsessed Readers! Mr. Will Wong & eOne Films are thrilled to give you all a chance to attend Advance Screenings of The Bling Ring across Canada!   Screenings take place at the following venues on Wednesday, June 19, 2013:

The Docu-Drama based on true events, centers around a group of Teens who mastermind the burglary of several Celebrities. Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Katie Chang and Emma Watson star.

See the amazing Trailer below:

Okay, to enter simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Double your chances by sharing this Post on Facebook or Re-Tweeting the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/blingring @MRWILLW wants us to #win Advance Screening Passes to #TheBlingRing, by #SofiaCoppola across Canada. RT to enter!

Good luck. Your deadline is Friday, June 14, 2013.

If that weren’t enough, one lucky Reader gets a Deluxe THE BLING RING Prize Pack including Poster, Soundtrack and Book!  Get it, Wongsters!

eOne Films releases The Bling Ring in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Halifax, Victoria on June 21, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: A24/eOne Films)

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to offer Readers a chance to win a copy of THE GATEKEEPERS on DVD! After premiering at TIFF here in the City last Fall, the Documentary went on to receive an Academy Award Nomination earlier this year for Best Documentary.

Official Synopsis:

By Director Dror Moreh, The Gatekeepers  tells the Story of the Israeli Shin Bet from the perspective of six former heads of Israel’s secretive Internal Security Service. The Film combines in-depth interviews with archival footage and computer animation to recount the role that the group played in Israel’s security from the Six-Day War to the present.

Watch the Trailer below:

To enter to win a copy of THE GATEKEEPERS, simply click “Like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Double your chances by sharing this Post on Facebook or Re-Tweeting the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/thegatekeepers @MRWILLW wants us to #win a copy of #OSCAR-nominated Documentary #THEGATEKEEPERS on DVD! In stores 7/9!

Good luck. Canadian Readers only, please. Your deadline is Wednesday, July 10, 2013.

THE GATEKEEPERS is in stores Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Pre-order it here.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada)

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to offer Readers a chance to win a copy of NO on DVD! After premiering at TIFF here in the City last Fall, the Film starring Gael García Bernal (Rudi Y Cursi, The Motorcycle Diaries) went on to receive an Academy Award Nomination earlier this year for Best Foreign Language Film.

Official Synopsis:

In 1988, Chilean military Dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote “YES” or “NO” to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the “NO” persuade a brash young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra (Gael García Bernal), to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free from oppression.

Watch the Trailer below:

To enter to win a copy of NO, simply click “Like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Double your chances by sharing this Post on Facebook or Re-Tweeting the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/no @MRWILLW wants us to #win a copy of #NO starring #GAELGARCIABERNAL on DVD! In stores 6/25!

Good luck. Canadian Readers only, please.  Your deadline is Wednesday, June 26, 2013.

We had the pleasure of meeting Bernal in Toronto last fall. See our Snap:

NO is in stores Tuesday, June 25, 2013.  Pre-order it here.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada)

Headlining his first ever Tour, Glee Star Darren Criss hits Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Hall Tonight. The Listen Up Tour features a combination of songs performed on that Series, plus original Music – old and new – as he preps the release of his long-awaited full-length Solo Disc.

The friendly and personable Criss, whom we’ve had the pleasure of meeting on a few occasions in the past (the last time exactly a year ago), made two appearances early this morning including a visit to KISS 92.5 where a large crowd of Fans awaited, followed by a visit to Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition), on the same Canadian Network which airs his hit Series.

Spotting me right away, he asks me “Nice seeing you again!  Are you still getting those amazing Photos?”.  I don’t believe he remembers!  Aww!  Some even traveled from as far as New York to see their Idol and he was super-thoughtful taking his time to chat with each and every Fan.

See Criss greet his ardent Fans below:

Watch Criss’ Interview below on The Morning Show:

Criss’ Listen Up Tour wraps June 30, 2013 in Maryland.