#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TEASER TRAILER FOR “RESPECT”

Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in Biopic RESPECT! See this brand new Teaser Trailer for this exciting Holiday release.

Synopsis:

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.

Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan and Mary J. Blige.

See the Trailer:

RESPECT is in theatres December 2020.

(Photo/video credit: MGM Studios)

#FIRSTLOOK: “BLACK PANTHER” LOS ANGELES WORLD PREMIERE PHOTOS

Los Angeles got lit last night as the World Premiere of BLACK PANTHER took place. The starpower was incredible with several A-List names came out to show support for what is looking to be a smash hit for Marvel/Disney. Initial reviews coming-out are incredible and we’re super-excited for this Film.  Names like Jon Voigt, Elizabeth Banks, Usher, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence, Kendrick Lamar, Donald Glover and several more attended the night.

See some Pics of the Cast and notable guests:

 

If you’re in Quebec City or Southern Ontario, don’t forget to check-out the BLACK PANTHER EXPERIENCE as it tours these regions and experience AR Technology and connect Black Panther to Avengers: Infinity War!

Dates:

BLUE MOUNTAIN
• Winter Fest, Blue Mountain Village – January 27 & 28

QUEBEC CITY
• Carnaval De Quebec – February 2-4

OTTAWA
• Winterlude Festival – February 9-11

TORONTO
• Cineplex Cinemas Queensway and VIP – February 13
• CN Tower – February 17 & 18
• Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough – February 20

 

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release BLACK PANTHER Friday, February 16, 2018.

 

(Photo credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

#SUNDANCE18: “BURDEN” REVIEW

Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong

Burden is the true life story of Mike Burden (Garrett Hedlund) who opens a KKK Museum in South Carolina with fellow Klan members. When he falls in love with Judy (Andrea Riseborough) he makes the choice to leave the KKK and gets taken in by an African-American Reverend (Forest Whitaker).

What makes Burden a standout is that its told through the perspective of a previous Klan member. Writer-Director Andrew Heckler is unforgiving in his depiction of the horrifying acts which the Klan members practice. But also balances the KKK members’ ideals and the African-American ideals equally which entices the story.

Burden also sees Hedlund’s greatest performance to date. His performance is fearless and all-in. Hedlund physically changes his posture, walk and accent to become Burden. There’s also an incredible Ensemble consisting of Tom Wilkinson as the terrifying KKK leader, Riseborough as the passionate single mother and Whitaker as the conflicted Reverend.

Burden screens at Sundance Jan. 21 at 6:15PM at PC Library, Jan. 23 at 12PM at Eccles PC, Jan. 25 at 9:15PM at The MARC PC, Jan. 26 at 9PM at SLC Library, and Jan. 27 at 8:30AM at The Egyptian PC.

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE SCREENING PASSES TO SEE “BLACK NATIVITY” IN TORONTO

Something to warm-up your Holiday!  Fox Searchlight Canada and Mr. Will Wong want to take Readers to the Toronto Advance Screening of BLACK NATIVITY!

Official Synopsis:
In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes‘ celebrated play, the holiday musical drama BLACK NATIVITY follows Langston (Jacob Latimore), a street-wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett). Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend Cobbs’ rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima (Jennifer Hudson). Langston embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey and along with his new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing, and Family.

Directed by Kasi Lemmons, Black Nativity stars Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Forest Whitaker, Jacob Latimore, Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson.

The Screening takes place in Toronto on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM, Cineplex – Yonge & Dundas.

See the Trailer below:

To enter to win Advance Screening Passes, please click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook!  Share on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to double your chances!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/blacknativity @MRWILLW wants us to #win Double Passes to the Advance Screening of #BLACKNATIVITY in #Toronto!

Fox Searchlight Canada releases BLACK NATIVITY in Toronto on Wednesday, November 27, 2013.

Visit the official Website for BLACK NATIVITY.

Good luck, Wongsters.

(Photo/video credit: Fox Searchlight)

#FIRSTLOOK: TRAILER FOR “THE BUTLER” STARRING FOREST WHITAKER & OPRAH WINFREY

One Man, eight Presidents.  The Butler tells the True Story of Cecil Gains (played by both Aml Ameen, Forest Whitaker), who served eight Presidents between 1952 and 1986, having a front-row seat as political and racial History was made in the United States.  The Film marks Oprah Winfrey‘s big return to the Big Screen, playing the pivotal role of Gloria Gaines, his Wife.

Lee Daniels (Precious, The Paperboy) features an All-Star Cast including Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams, Mariah Carey, David Oyelowo, Alex Pettyfer, Alan Rickman, Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., John Cusack, Melissa Leo, Lenny Kravitz, Minka Kelly, James Marsden and several more.

Seen widely as a Contender at the Oscars, the The Weinstein Co. Film originally was to get an October release, but gets pushed-back to August 16, 2013, meaning no TIFF Premiere unfortunately!

See the Trailer below:

(Photo/video credit: The Weinstein Co.)