#FIRSTLOOK: “ON THE ROCKS” TRAILER

Sofia Coppola is back with ON THE ROCKS, reuniting her with Bill Murray! Rashida Jones stars as a woman who becomes growingly-suspicious of her husband cheating on her and at the insistence of her father (Murray), investigates!

Synopsis:

A young New York mother faced with sudden doubts about her marriage teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband. What follows is a sparkling comic adventure across the city – drawing father and daughter closer together despite one detour after another. Acclaimed filmmaker Sofia Coppola brings a light touch to this blend of an exuberant love letter to New York, a generation-clash comedy about how we see relationships differently from our parents, and a funny celebration of the complications that bind modern families even as they tie us in crazy knots.

Laura (Rashida Jones) thinks she’s happily hitched, but when her husband Dean (Marlon Wayans) starts logging late hours at the office with a new co-worker, Laura begins to fear the worst. She turns to the one man she suspects may have insight: her charming, impulsive father Felix (Bill Murray), who insists they investigate the situation. As the two begin prowling New York at night, careening from uptown parties to downtown hotspots, they discover at the heart of their journey lies their own relationship.

See the Trailer:

ON THE ROCKS arrives on Apple TV+ in October.

(Photo/video credit: Apple TV+)

#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)

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO SEE “A HAUNTED HOUSE 2” IN TORONTO

We loved A Haunted House and are we ever excited to see its Sequel! VVS Films and Mr. Will Wong want to give Toronto Readers a chance to attend an Advance Screening of the hilarious A HAUNTED HOUSE 2!

Synopsis:

Crossing new lines and breaking old barriers, A Haunted House 2 is the sequel to the hilarious Box-Office Hit starring Marlon Wayans as Malcolm who, after exorcising the demons of his ex, is starting fresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, Malcolm is once again plagued by bizarre paranormal events. With spine-tingling tension and hilarious punch-lines A Haunted House 2 is inspired by the latest Supernatural Horror Movie franchises and shows that this time… it’s not just the house that’s haunted!

 Essence Atkins and Jaime Pressly also star.

The Screening takes place Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Cineplex Yonge & Dundas at 7:00 PM!

Watch the Trailer:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. You’re encouraged to share on Social Media and you may also Re-Tweet the below to increase your chances:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/ahauntedhouse2 @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #AHAUNTEDHOUSE2!

Official Artwork:

 

Marlon Wayans & Mr. Will:

VVS Films release A HAUNTED HOUSE 2 on Friday, April 18, 2014!

(Photo/video credit: VVS Films/Mr. Will Wong)

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF “A HAUNTED HOUSE” ON DVD STARRING MARLON WAYANS

 In an outrageous send up of the Paranormal Activity Movies, The Devil Inside and other “found footage” Movies, A HAUNTED HOUSE features young Couple Malcolm (Marlon Wayans) and Kisha (Essence Atkins) who have just moved into their dream house. As they settle in, they quickly find they’re not alone. But it’s not the house that’s haunted; it’s Malcolm‘s Girlfriend who is possessed by a Demon. Malcolm hires everyone from a priest to modern day Ghostbusters to rid her of this unwelcome intruder, determined not to let the evil spirit ruin his relationship… or, more importantly, his sex life.

Touchwood PR, VVS Films and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to give Canadian Readers a chance to win copies of A Haunted House on DVD!  To enter, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook before Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Double your chances by sharing this Post on Facebook or Re-Tweeting the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/ahauntedhouse @MRWILLW wants me to #win a copy of #AHAUNTEDHOUSE starring #MARLONWAYANS on #DVD! In-stores 4/23/13.

Good luck.

Official Artwork below:

We caught-up with Wayans on his Toronto visit back in January. Click here for more on that!

Read my Review of A Haunted House here.

A Haunted House is available on DVD, Blu-ray and Video-on-Demand, Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

(Photo credit: VVS Films)

#SPOTTED: MARLON WAYANS IN TORONTO FOR “A HAUNTED HOUSE”

It’s been about four years since we’ve seen the comedic genius of Marlon Wayans on the Big Screen, but he’s definitely back.  And if the U.S. Box Office success of his co-produced, co-written and self-starring A Haunted House is any indication, Moviegoers definitely have missed them some Marlon.

Out-of-nowhere, the Horror-Comedy which spoofs Paranormal Activity, nabbed the second spot at the Box Office in its debut behind Best Picture Contender Zero Dark Thirty.  Not even the highly-touted Gangster S ad, starring the likes of Emma Stone, Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin could challenge this “Found Footage” Flick which like the Franchise it parodies, was made for a paltry budget – $2.5 million to be precise.  Canadians had to wait a bit longer for it, but VVS Films acquired distribution rights for A Haunted House and are releasing the crude but undeniably funny Movie this Friday, January 25, 2013.

Handsome Wayans has built a Résumé not so much on critical acclaim, but it his brilliant timing, fearlessness and smart comedic choices which have helped him connect in a big way with multiple generations.  Critics hated the likes of White Chicks, Scary Movie and Norbit – which perhaps he has gained the most exposure from – but Fans overwhelmingly have responded to  those Movies.  I don’t feel that I’m being overly generous in saying that White Chicks is a Masterpiece – a Film I still can watch nine years later and laugh at.

Toronto was lucky enough to host Wayans as he did his rounds with local Press today, including scheduled Interviews with  CP24, The Movie Network, KISS 92.5, Entertainment Tonight Canada, eTalk and New.Music.Live – the latter his only opportunity to see Fans and he was generous with them taking  several Photos with them, drawing smiles infectiously throughout the Studio.  He even surprised a female Crew member on the Show, giving her a big hug as  he burst into the Control Room.  See some Photos here!

Wayans was amazing to roll down the window of his Suburban  for Fans who waited in the freezing cold tonight.  One Fan even requested an Interview with him, which most Stars would brush-off uncomfortably, but  diplomatically he had his Handlers take down  her information before heading-off to Dinner.   I was fortunate enough to get a Snap with Wayans, getting a handshake with his Fingerless Gloves on and he even agreed to signing a Photo for my Readers.  If you’d like to enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook before February 10, 2013.  Good luck!

See Wayans greet Fans below:

Watch the Trailer for A Haunted House below:

Review to follow on Friday. Stay tuned.

UPDATE: Look who Re-Tweeted our Post!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)