#SPOTTED: ZACHARY LEVI, JACK DYLAN GRAZER, ASHER DOV ANGEL, MARK STRONG + DAVID F. SANDBERG IN TORONTO FOR THE CANADIAN PREMIERE OF “SHAZAM”

The Cast and Director of SHAZAM received a warm welcome back today, taking over Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square! In town to ring-in the Blockbuster directed by David F. Sandberg and also a world exclusive Fan Event at the hotspot, were stars Zachary Levi (Shazam), Mark Strong (Dr. Thaddeus Sivana), Asher Dov Angel (Billy Batson) and Jack Dylan Grazer (Freddy Freeman). The affair saw fans queueing as early as this morning for a chance to be up-close to the stars, who just a year ago filmed the ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: LASHANA LYNCH ON “CAPTAIN MARVEL”

For the first time ever in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we get not only a female-led Film, but also one set in the '90s. Captain Marvel stars Academy Award winner Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, centering on her journey as one of the most powerful superheroes in the universe. She realizes her true self amidst a war between two races of aliens, a galactic battle which reaches earth. The Film directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: THE CAST OF NETFLIX’S “THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY”

Based on My Chemical Romance Frontman Gerard Way's popular graphic novels, Netflix Series THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY is set to stream across the world. Filmed right here in Toronto, from Canadian Showrunner Steve Blackman and Executive Producer Jeff King, it centers on a group of six survivors of fourty three children born one day in 1989 to mothers who prior had shown no signs of pregnancy. Now adults, they must come together to solve the mystery of their father, Sir Reginald Hargreeves, who has ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: COURTNEY B. VANCE ON “BEN IS BACK”

By Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong Peter Hedges' latest film, Ben is Back, premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and we were lucky enough to sit down with one of the Film’s stars, Courtney B. Vance. The Film explores the many ways drug use effects not just the addict but also their family which prompted Mr. Vance to open-up about not only his preparation for the Film but also his views on parenting and family. SIOBHÁN: You’ve worked on Stage, Television, Film. ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: EMILY MORTIMER ON “MARY POPPINS RETURNS”

Officially holding the record for longest gap for a sequel at 54 years, Mary Poppins Returns and is poised to do it in a huge way. The Rob Marshall-directed Musical starring Emily Blunt in the iconic titular role, is fresh-off four Golden Globe nominations including Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (Emily Blunt), Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (Lin-Manuel Miranda) and Best Original Score. In town to promote the Film is ... Read more

#SPOTTED: TESSA VIRTUE, SCOTT MOIR, SETH ROGEN, EVAN GOLDBERG, CHRIS HADFIELD, ANDREA MARTIN, JESSIE REYEZ + MORE HONOURED AT 2018 CANADA’S WALK OF FAME GALA

Now in its 20th year, Canada's Walk of Fame honours excellence in multiple disciplines including Arts, Business and Science. Honourees are commemorated like in Hollywood with a star on the sidewalk in Toronto's Entertainment District, immortalizing their contributions to their native Canada and abroad. Among those celebrated at this year's Gala, held at Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, were: Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir (Sports & Athletics) Andrea Martin (Arts & ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: MICHAEL B. JORDAN ON “CREED II” AT MLSE LAUNCHPAD

The path to stardom has been meteoric for Michael B. Jordan. After an acclaimed breakout role in 2013's Fruitvale Station, the Los Angeles-based Actor quickly has risen to Hollywood's top-tier of talent with high-profile roles in critical and commercial successes Creed and Black Panther.  In addition to a surprise visit to Toronto to promote his latest effort Creed II, in which he reprises the titular role of boxer Adonis Creed, he also made time to do good for our community. Jordan returns ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: EVAN MITCHELL ON “CASINO ROYALE IN CONCERT” AT SONY CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

By George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong For the first time ever in Canada, Sony Centre for the Performing Arts will be the home to CASINO ROYALE IN CONCERT on October 11 and 12, 2018. The audience will be able to experience the James Bond experience accompanied by the power of a full symphony Orchestra performing live and in-sync with the Film. Best known as Daniel Craig’s debut as the heroic and dashing 007, this promises to be an exciting, not-to-be-missed opportunity. I had the great fortune ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: TOM HARPER, NICOLE TAYLOR + JESSIE BUCKLEY ON “WILD ROSE”

By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong Wild Rose follows Glasgow born and raised Rose-Lynn (Jessie Buckley) who dreams of escaping to Nashville to become a country music star. It had its World Premiere in the Special Presentations Programme at TIFF ’18. In case you missed it the Film is set to release on February 8, 2019 in the UK and May 10, 2019 in the USA. As of right now there is no Canadian release date but the Film is bought by eOne Films. We were lucky enough to sit down with the star of ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: SAM LEVINSON, ABRA, HARI NEF, SUKI WATERHOUSE ON “ASSASSINATION NATION”

By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong Assassination Nation had its International Premiere in the Midnight Madness Programme at TIFF this year. However, if you happened to miss it you’re in luck it will be releasing in theatres on September 21. While it was showing at TIFF ’18 we had the chance to sit down with the Director of the Film, Sam Levinson and Cast members Hari Nef, Suki Waterhouse and Abra about this imminent cult classic.   See the Trailer:   Q: Sam, why did you ... Read more