NTD Apparel Inc. + MR. WILLwant to give Readers across Canada a chance to win an official SUICIDE SQUAD T-Shirt!  This is the Movie we’ve ALL been waiting for!!

Synopsis:

When the White House becomes concerned about the safety of the President of the U.S., Intelligence Officer Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) has a plan. She wants to get a team of super villains together and have them fight against possible threats to the country.

In exchange, the villains are promised reduced prison sentences. The group includes master assassin Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), The Joker (Jared Leto), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), the Enchantress (Cara Delevingne), Katana (Karen Fukuhara), El Diablo (Jay Hernandez) and Slipknot (Adam Beach).

Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman) is put in charge, and he soon finds out that the villains are a handful.

Trailer:

A look at the amazing T-Shirts:

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Can’t chance it? You can find these awesome T-shirts at HMV come early July!

The Cast of Suicide Squad + Mr. Will:

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release SUICIDE SQUAD on Friday, August 5, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)

The Orchard + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see Sundance selection HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE.

Screening takes place Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Toronto at Cineplex Yonge x Dundas, 7:00 PM.

Synopsis:
Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison), a defiant young city kid, is sent by child welfare services to live in the country with foster aunt Bella and cantankerous foster uncle Hec (Sam Neill). When Bella suddenly passes away and child services decide to take Ricky back to a care home, Ricky runs away into the bush with uncle Hec in pursuit. Child services arrive to find the house empty, and come to the conclusion a bereaved and mentally unstable Hec has abducted Ricky. A national manhunt ensues, and the two have to get over their differences to survive.

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G’luck.

HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE  is in theatres  Friday, June 24, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: The Orchard)

D Films + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see Sundance selection THE NEON DEMON from Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive) and starring Elle Fanning.

Screenings take place Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Calgary. The Edmonton screening takes place Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Synopsis:
Jesse, an aspiring model, moves to Los Angeles, where her vitality and youth are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means to get what she has.

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G’luck.

D Films release THE NEON DEMON on Friday, June 24, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: D Films)

THE CONJURING makes a huge splash at the Box Office in its debut this weekend with $38 million from 3,343 theatres for Warner Bros. By contrast, the Horror’s 2013 predecessor opened with $41 million. Critics gave it a solid 75% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it an A- CinemaScore.

In second is WARCRAFT with an impressive $25.7 million from 3,400 theatres for Universal Pictures. The Action-Fantasy based on the global video game phenomenon, gets a B+ CinemaScore from Audiences.

NOW YOU SEE ME 2 opens an impressive third with $23.3 million for eOne Films/Lionsgate Films. Critics gave this installment a 36% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it an A-CinemaScore. Its predecessor made $29.4 million in its debut back in 2013.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS slips to fourth with $13.9 million for Paramount Pictures, in its second week. It has made $60 million over two weeks.

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE is in fifth with $9.5 million in its third week out for 20th Century Fox, a tally of $135 million domestically.

ME BEFORE YOU continues to post great numbers, with $9.3 million in its second week out for Warner Bros. The Romance has made $36 million this far.

THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE is in sixth this weekend with $6.8 million, nearing that $100 million mark for Sony Pictures in its fourth week.

THE JUNGLE BOOK shows amazing longevity, rounding out the Top Ten in its ninth week out with $2.7 million for Disney. It thus far has made $352 million in North America.

Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to take Readers in Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Victoria to see Matthew McConaughey in FREE STATE OF JONES, starring Matthew McConaughey and Gugu Mbatha Raw. Screenings are on Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Synopsis:
Based on Oscar®-nominated writer/director Gary Ross’ original screenplay, the epic action-drama Free State of Jones tells the extraordinary story of a little known episode in American history during which Newt Knight, a fearless Mississippi farmer, led an unlikely band of poor white farmers and runaway slaves in an historic armed rebellion against the Confederacy during the height of the Civil War.

Trailer:

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http://www.mrwillwong.com/freestateofjones @MRWILLW wants us to #win Advance Passes to see #FREESTATEOFJONES. Out 6.24.

Elevation Pictures release FREE STATE OF JONES Friday, June 24, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see a special 3D Advance Screening of Disney’s THE BFG! We’ve waited so long for this! Screenings take place Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Mississauga, Whitby and Edmonton, 7:00 PM and also Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Richmond Hill, 7:30 PM.

Synopsis:
The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country.

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Disney’s THE BFG is in theatres on Canada Day.

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

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The last of the Upfronts this week Corus (Shaw) unveiled their Fall 2016 lineup today with talent coming into town for the festivities by the waterside, before partying at the former Maple Leaf Gardens (Mattamy Athletic Centre).

Names in town included David Eigenberg (Chicago Fire), Jason Beghe (Chicago PD), Michael Weatherly (Bull), Kylie Bunbury (Pitch), Famke Janssen (The Blacklist Redemption), Erick McCormack (The Travelers), Clive Standen (Vikings), Patrick Winchester (Chicago Justice), Nick Gehlfuss (Chicago Med), Jason Priestley (Private Eyes), Cindy Sampson (Private Eyes) and Joel McHale (The Great Indoors).

See some our Snaps with the Stars of the Corus Upfront!

Joel McHale

#JoelMcHale at #CorusUpfront for #TheGreatIndoors.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 6:47am PDT

#JoelMcHale at #CorusUpfront.

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 7:30am PDT

Phillip Winchester

#PhillipWinchester at #CorusUpfront for #ChicagoJustice.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 8:41pm PDT

Mike Holmes

Home Fix-it Guru #MikeHolmes at #CorusUpfront.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 8:28pm PDT

Cindy Sampson + Jason Priestley

#CindySampson + #JasonPriestley at #CorusUpfront for #PrivateEyes.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 8:38pm PDT

Kylie Bunbury

#KylieBunbury at #CorusUpfront for #Pitch.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 8:14pm PDT

Clive Standen

#CliveStanden at #CorusUpfront for #Vikings.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 8:14pm PDT

David Eigenberg

#DavidEigenberg at #CorusUpfront for #ChicagoFire.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 8:13pm PDT

Michael Weatherly

#MichaelWeatherly at #CorusUpfront for #Bull.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 8:11pm PDT

#MichaelWeatherly at #CorusUpfront.

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 8:51pm PDT

Nick Gehlfuss

#NickGehlfuss at #CorusUpfront for #ChicagoMD.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 9, 2016 at 8:09pm PDT

Complete list of Fall Programming here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

CTV as always brings out the starpower at their annual Upfront! The 2016 edition of the affair took place tonight at Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, with the Red Carpet rolled out as a litany of celebrity guests came out to unveil the network’s Fall 2016 lineup! A mixture of media, agencies and ad buyers were in attendance to peruse first the new slate from the media giant, which boasts the most Top 20 programs in Canada among its offerings. Fans cued early in the A.M. despite unusually chilly temperatures for a chance to meet their idols at the Red Carpet!

In town for the affair were the likes of Jamie Alexander (Blindspot), Milo Ventimiglia (This is Us), Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), Charlie Weber (How To Get Away With Murder), Liza Weil (How To Get Away With Murder), Justin Cornwell (Training Day), Shawn Ashmore (Conviction), Alison Sweeney (Murder She Baked), Kristian Bruun (Orphan Black), Ari Millen (Orphan Black), Erica Durance (Saving Hope), Michael Shanks (Saving Hope), Eddie Cahill (Conviction), Ben Hollingsworth (Code Black), Mireille Enos (The Catch), Kevin Zegers (Notorious), Jessica Lucas (Gotham),  Melanie Chandra (Code Black), Harry Ford (Code Black), Clark Gregg (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey’s Anatomy) and Dr. Oz.

One major thing we’ve noticed with this upcoming line-up as a focus away from Superhero-centric programming, which was the big thing last year. We’re seeing more of a focus on Drama and Suspense front and center. Noticeable was a small proportion of Sitcoms in this unveiling.  Toronto-filmed Conviction (starring Hayley Atwell) and Designated Survivor (starring Kiefer Sutherland) were among the big reveals at the presentation.

See our Snaps with the Stars of the 2016 CTV Upfront!

Shawn Ashmore:

#ShawnAshmore at #CTVUpfront for #Conviction.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:36am PDT

Melanie Chandra + Harry Ford:

#MelanieChandra + #HarryFord at #CTVUpfront for #CodeBlack.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:26am PDT

Kevin Zegers:

#KevinZegers at #CTVUpfront for #Notorious.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:24am PDT

Sarah Drew:

#SarahDrew at #CTVUpfront for #GreysAnatomy.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:20am PDT

Clark Gregg:

#ClarkGregg at #CTVUpfront for #AgentsofSHIELD.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:19am PDT

Alison Sweeney:

#AllisonSweeney at #CTVUpfront for #MurderSheBaked.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:17am PDT

Liza Weil:

#LizaWeil at #CTVUpfront for #HowToGetAwayWithMurder.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:14am PDT

Justin Cornwell:

#JustinCornwell at #CTVUpfront for #TrainingDay.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:14am PDT

Jessica Lucas:

#JessicaLucas at #CTVUpfront for #Gotham.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:14am PDT

Milo Ventimiglia:

#MiloVentimiglia at #CTVUpfront for #ThisisUs.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:14am PDT

Charlie Weber:

#CharlieWeber at #CTVUpfront for #HowToGetAwayWithMurder.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:13am PDT

Dr. Oz:

 

#DrOZ at #CTVUpfront.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:13am PDT

Eddie Cahill:

 

#EddieCahill at #CTVUpfront for #Conviction.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:13am PDT

Karine Vanasse:

#KarineVanasse at #CTVUpfront for #Cardinal.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:13am PDT

Mireille Enos:

#MireilleEnos at #CTVUpfront for #TheCatch.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:13am PDT

Martin Henderson:

#MartinHenderson at #CTVUpfront for #GreysAnatomy.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:13am PDT

A quick Video of the fun:

Complete Fall Lineup here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

It’s that time of year again! We look forward always to the Upfronts every year and Canada’s big three Television giants: Bell Media, Corus (Shaw) and Rogers gather potential Ad Buyers to unveil a sneak peak of their upcoming television season lineups including series picked up for additional seasons and new acquisitions!

Rogers is first to roll this year and an army of talent came out today for the mega-presentation at Rogers Centre tonight which includes a reception, gala and afterparty!

Some stars were up and at it early today, appearing on City‘s Breakfast Television – which by the way, remains Canada’s top morning show by a wide margin – with Adam Wylde and Dina Pugliese, including Jay Baruchel (Toronto-made Man Seeking Woman Season 3), Adam Pally (Making History),  Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth) and Damon Wayans (Lethal Weapon). All Series air this Fall on CITY, with the exception of Man Seeking Woman which is on FXX. The latter network continues to see double-digital growth and will thrive when Pick-and-Pay fully enters the cable market as an option later this year.

Many other new and returning series, specials and staples were revealed including Tom Hardy‘s Taboo, The Mick, animated-live action Son of Zorn, American Crime Story: Katrina, Hairspray (live), Rocky Horror Picture Show (filmed in Toronto) and more, proving Television v. much is alive!

See some of the stars as they quickly make their rounds today!

Baruchel

#JayBaruchel at #RogersUpfront with #ManSeekingWoman. 💑

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 6, 2016 at 6:37am PDT

#DamonWayans at #RogersUpfront with #LethalWeapon. 🔫

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 6, 2016 at 6:37am PDT

#AdamPally (#HappyEndings, #TheMindyProject #DirtyGrandpa) at #RogersUpfront for #MakingHistory.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 6, 2016 at 6:37am PDT

Forte

Funnyman #WillForte in town for #RogersUpfront. He stars in new series, #TheLastManonEarth! 👤🌍

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 6, 2016 at 6:37am PDT

#WillForte. #TheLastManonEarth #RogersUpfront 👤🌍

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 6, 2016 at 6:37am PDT

See our Snapchat Video of our #RogersUpfront experience!

Too much fun covering the #RogersUpfront! So many exciting new series out this Fall including #TheMick, #LethalWeapon, #MakingHistory, #SonofZorn, #TheLastManonEarth, #Taboo, #RockyHorrorPictureShow, #AmericanCrimeStoryKatrina + more. TV is not dead. 📺

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 6, 2016 at 7:03pm PDT

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS repeats the feat of its 2014 Predecessor, topping the Box Office with $33.7 million in its debut. It plays in 4,071 theatres for Paramount Pictures. Critics gave it 37% on the Tomatometer and an A- CinemaScore from Audiences. The last Film in the Franchise however opened with $65 million.

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE slips to second this weekend with $22.5 million for 20th Century Fox.  In its two week run domestically it has made $112 million so far.

In third is the Romantic Drama ME BEFORE YOU, opening with an impressive $18.3 million for Warner Bros. from 2,704 theatres. Critics gave the adaptation with 54% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore. Expect this one to have legs to go in the next few weeks.

ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS is in fourth this weekend with $11 million in its third week, just surpassing $50 million for Disney.

THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE, a former number one, is in fifth this weekend with $9.2 million for Sony Pictures, earning $86 million so far.

POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING debuts in seventh from 2,311 theatres with $4.6 million for Universal Pictures. Reviews are great with 76% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it an okay B CinemaScore.

THE NICE GUYS rounds out the Top Ten for Warner Bros. with $3.2 million in week three.