Some exciting Star Wars day celebrations are coming on Monday, May 4, 2020 for those of you with Disney+ including an eight-part Series behind-the-scenes of The Mandalorian with Jon Favreau and the conclusion of Clone Wars!

“Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian”
Series Premiere, Monday, May 4

In “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian,” Executive Producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series which quickly became a pop culture phenomenon after premiering in November. Debuting on the day that a worldwide community of fans celebrate all-things-Star Wars — Monday, May 4 — “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” is an eight-episode documentary series that pulls back the curtain on “The Mandalorian.” Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Jon Favreau.

“’Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian’ is an opportunity for fans of the show to take a look inside and get to see a different perspective, and perhaps a greater understanding, of how The Mandalorian came together and some of the incredibly talented contributors throughout Season 1,” said Favreau. “We had a great experience making the show and we’re looking forward to sharing it with you.”

Topics this season include the filmmaking process, the legacy of George Lucas’ Star Wars, how the cast brought the characters to life, the series’ groundbreaking technology, the artistry behind the show’s practical models, effects, and creatures, plus the creative influences, the iconic score, and connections to Star Wars characters and props from across the galaxy.

“Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” will premiere three days after “The Mandalorian” will wrap its first season in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. New episodes of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” will stream every Friday on Disney+.

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”
Series Finale, Monday, May 4

After seven seasons, one of the most critically acclaimed chapters in the Star Wars saga, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” will come to a close on a special day, Monday, May 4, giving fans around the world the chance to watch the finale together for Star Wars Day.

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The Emmy award-winning continuation of the greatest space fantasy of all time, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” was created by George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation with Dave Filoni (“The Mandalorian”) serving as Executive Producer/Supervising Director. With ambitious, ground-breaking computer animation, classic characters, astounding action, and the timeless battle between good and evil, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” expands the Star Wars story with all-new adventures set in a galaxy far, far away.

The highly anticipated conclusion to the critically acclaimed series explores the events leading up to Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.

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The legacy of The Lion King is unparalleled. The 1994 Animated Musical not only went on to win universal acclaim, but also outstanding commercial success, grossing almost $1 billion internationally, spawning various stage productions of it. The torch is handed off to multi-talented Jon Favreau to tell this story theatrically to a new generation of fans. Expectations are high for this upcoming Remake, which utilizes cutting-edge realism and an all-star Cast which has just about everybody circling their calendars in preparation for its July release.

The Cain and Abel-like story centers on a lion named Simba (Donald Glover) who is destined for greatness as Crown Prince of the Pridelands, in line to succeed his father Mufasa (James Earl Jones). He is derailed into exhile by his father’s ambitious brother Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and it is up to Simba to reclaim what rightfully is his.

The starpower is staggering as the Supporting Cast is rounded-out by Alfre Woodard, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and Beyoncé.

Daytime Emmy winner Billy Eichner, known widely for his energetic and spontaneous brand of humour on Game Show Billy on the Street, plays wisecracking meerkat Timon, paired with slow-thinking warthog Pumbaa (Seth Rogen). The Funnyman is in Toronto to promote the release of what many are calling the cinematic event of the Summer and we are delighted to speak to him.

Eichner describes himself to us as mix of Theatre and Comedy worlds and he admits he likes this space. He also feels he is in a unique position being of an old school Theatre background, but also speaking to the new school in this Social Media age. In this upcoming Remake, he sings beloved Hakuna Matata and even jokes that he’s on a Track with Beyoncé as Timon sings a snippet of the Film’s centerpiece number, Can You Feel the Love Tonight?

We ask Eichner to tell us about the casting process and his reaction to being cast as Timon.

Eichner: “It was pretty shocking. I literally got a cold call from my agent that Jon Favreau wanted me to be in The Lion King. I had no preparation for it. I didn’t audition for it. I don’t think he auditioned anyone for it actually, maybe the kids?” . He adds, “I knew Jon and I knew he was a big Billy on the Street fan, but I’ve never worked with him before and literally I was shocked.” .

At the time our conversation, we still had not seen this latest incarnation of The Lion King. Curious, we ask Eichner how different it is from its Predecessor.

Eichner: “It’s completely different. Because of this, our vocal performances have to match the photo-realism of the Movie. They’re using some state-of-the-art technology, Virtual Reality and things I don’t comprehend. They put a helmet on me at some point and I was like, ‘I don’t know what’s going on. I’m just here to try to be funny’.” .

“The Movie just looks incredible. It looks so real and it is really breathtaking.” . While he realizes he really doesn’t have to do much to sell The Lion King to us since it is so well-loved, he reveals, “It’s such a nice escape from the real world and the daily onslaught of everything.” .

Eichner is known for his energetic and fast-thinking on Billy on the Street, where often he brings a notable name onto the street, giving New Yorkers a real shock and delight. We ask how different it is for him working in a controlled framework and a Script.

Eichner: “I’ve done scripted things before like American Horror Story. I would improvise and they would be like ‘What are you doing?’. But in The Lion King, the way that Jon wanted to do it, he encouraged us to riff and improvise. And a lot of our Improv remained in the final cut of the Movie. And I was surprised, I thought maybe we were just doing it as an exercise. It really gives this version of Timon and Pumbaa a really unique feel. Me and Seth Rogen aren’t going to sound like the original characters (voiced respectively by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella), so I’m guessing there was a lot of spontaneity and Improv involved and I’m guessing that’s what Jon Favreau really wanted since he cast me and he knew that’s my background.” .

Walt Disney Studios Canada release THE LION KING Thursday, July 18, 2019.

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VVS Films and Mr. Will want to give Canadian Readers a chance to win on DVD a copy of critical and Box Office success, CHEF!

Official Synopsis:

When Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling Owner (Dustin Hoffman), he is left to figure out what’s next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his Ex-Wife (Sofia Vergara), his Friend (John Leguizamo) and his Son to launch a Food Truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen — and zest for life and love.

Did you know also that Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Amy Sedaris, Bobby Cannavale and our own Russell Peters also star?

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook! Share this Post or Re-Tweet to increase your chances:

http://mrwillwong.com/chefdvd @MRWILLW wants us to #win a copy of #CHEFMOVIE on DVD! Out 9/30.

Good luck, Willionaire$!

Official Trailer:

Official Artwork:

Stay connected with the Movie via Social Media:
#ChefMovie
Facebook/ChefTheFilm
www.chefmovie.ca

VVS Films release CHEF on Video-on-Demand, Digital, DVD + Blu-ray on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

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VVS Films and Mr. Will want to take Readers across Canada to an Advance Screening of CHEF in Toronto!  We love our Fans nationally and also are giving Readers across Canada a chance to win Run-of-Engagement Passes in any City which it will be playing. Food Lovers, rejoice! Above this, one lucky Wongster will win an official CHEF Apron!

 …just like the one below!  Billy seems to like it, right?

Official Synopsis:

When Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling Owner (Dustin Hoffman), he is left to figure out what’s next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his Ex-Wife (Sofia Vergara), his Friend (John Leguizamo) and his Son to launch a Food Truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen — and zest for life and love.

Did you know also that Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Amy Sedaris, Bobby Cannavale and our own Russell Peters also star?

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook! Remember to state your City! Share this Post or Re-Tweet to increase your shot:

http://mrwillwong.com/chefmovie @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #CHEFMOVIE and an official Apron! Out 6/6!

Every entry qualifies to win that awesome CHEF Apron!

Good luck, Wongsters!

Official Trailer:

Official Artwork:

Stay connected with the Movie via Social Media:
#ChefMovie
Facebook/ChefTheFilm
www.chefmovie.ca

VVS Films release CHEF on Friday, June 6, 2014.

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This looks delicious. CHEF premieres at the SXSW Festival in Austin tonight as its Opening Night Film. The Food Truck-Comedy starring/directed/written by Jon Favreau is about  a Chef who loses his job, setting his sights on a Food Truck, at once trying to reunite with his estranged Family. How could this not be amazing?

See a Sneak Peek of CHEF below with Favreau inciting a Twitter War with the Competition:

Mr. Will Wong and Paramount Pictures want to take you to an Advance Screening in Toronto to one of this year’s most hotly-buzzed Films, Martin Scorcese‘s THE WOLF OF WALL STREET starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Matthew McConaughey!  Screening takes place Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Scotiabank Theatre.

Official Synopsis:

Revered Filmmaker Martin Scorsese directs the story of New York Stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio).   From the American dream to corporate greed, Belfort goes from penny stocks and righteousness to IPOs and a life of corruption in the late ’80s.  Excess success and affluence in his early twenties as founder of the Brokerage Firm Stratton Oakmont warranted Belfort the Title – The Wolf of Wall Street.

Money.  Power.  Women.  Drugs.  Temptations were for the taking and the threat of authority was irrelevant.  For Jordan and his Wolf Pack, modesty was quickly deemed overrated and more was never enough.

Watch the positively mesmerizing Trailer:

Official Artwork:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Also state your City and  tell me your favourite Scorcese Flick and why! Share on Facebook and double your chances or Re-Tweet the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/wolfofwallstreet @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to the Advance Screening of #THEWOLFOFWALLSTREET! In theatres Christmas!

Paramount Pictures release THE WOLF OF WALL STREET on Christmas Day.

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Does the Man make the Suit or does the Suit make the Man? That is the question Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is faced with as his personal world is destroyed and every turn he makes to find who did it, is a true test of strength. In advance of this Sunday’s Super Bowl, Disney has released  another new Clip from one of their marquee Titles, Iron Man 3!

Iron Man 3 stars also Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale, Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley.

See the official Poster below:

Watch the Teaser below:

Disney releases Iron Man 3 on May 3, 2013.

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