#SPOTTED: ROSS PETTY AND STEPHANIE SY IN TORONTO FOR “PETER’S FINAL FLIGHT! THE PAN-TASTICAL FAMILY MUSICAL”

For 25 years, Ross Petty has been delighting theatre goers over the Holidays with his beloved stage productions, often which see him playing the villain. Taking a bow, his production Peter’s Final Flight! The Pan-Tastical Family Musical runs through January 7, 2023, marking the end of an era and a tradition for many.

The Musical has Petty playng Captain Hook at Elgin Theatre. Also starring are Dan Chameroy and Stephanie Sy, who can be seen currently in VIOLENT NIGHT, and upcoming Netflix series UTAP, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.

More here.

(Photo credit: Ross Petty Productions/Mr. Will Wong)

#BOXOFFICE: “AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER” POISED TO MAKE A HUGE SPLASH

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER is poised to make a huge splash in its opening this weekend with $134 million from 4,202 theatres projected for the 20th Century Studios release, which sees James Cameron returning in the Director’s Chair and also as Writer. Its 2009 predecessor opened to $77 million in its debut. The Sequel gets 76% on the Tomatometer from Critics.

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER after five weeks on-top, slips to second with $6 million from 3,380 theatres for Marvel/Disney, a total run of $419.5 million domestically.

VIOLENT NIGHT is close behind in third with $5.3 million for Universal Pictures, a three week tally of $35.2 million.

Fourth is Disney’s STRANGE WORLD with $2.7 million, a total $34.2 million grossed to date.

THE MENU rounds-out the Top Five with $1.7 million, taking it to $32.1 million for Searchlight Pictures.

#BOXOFFICE: “WAKANDA FOREVER” CONTINUES ITS DOMINATION

Not much change in the Top Two at the Box Office this weekend as BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER takes top spot a remarkable fifth consecutive week with $12.7 million, tallying at a total $411 million domestically for Disney/Marvel.

Second again is VIOLENT NIGHT with $8.2 million for Universal Pictures, a gross of $25.5 million over two weekends.

Third is Disney‘s STRANGE WORLD with $3.7 million, a total $30.5 million over three weekends.

In fourth is THE MENU with $2.5 million for Searchlight Pictures, a total $28.7 million grossed thus far.

Rounding-out the Top Five is DEVOTION with $1.9 million for Sony Pictures, a total $16.8 million to date.

#BOXOFFICE: “WAKANDA” REIGNS A FOURTH WEEK

For a fourth straight weekend, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER reigns atop the Box Office with $16 million from 3,855 theatres for Disney. In its domestic theatrical run thus far, it’s grossed $392 million.

In second in its debut is VIOLENT NIGHT with $11.8 million from 3,200 theatres for Universal Pictures. The bloody Holiday flick starring David Harbour, gets 70% on the Tomatometer from Critics.

Third is Disney‘s STRANGE WORLD with $4.4 million from 4,174 theatres. Over two weekends, it’s made $25 million.

THE MENU is in fourth with $3.6 million from 2,810 theatres for Searchlight Pictures. It’s made $24.7 million over three weekends.

DEVOTION rounds this Top Five out with $2.8 million from3,405 theatres, a total $13.8 million over two weekends for Sony Pictures.

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “VIOLENT NIGHT”

Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see VIOLENT NIGHT.

Advance screenings will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in:

Toronto: Scotiabank Theatre at 7:00 pm
Montreal: Scotiabank Theatre at 7:00 pm

Synopsis:

To hell with “all is calm.”

From 87North, the bare-knuckle producers of Nobody, John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Bullet Train and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw comes a coal-dark holiday action-comedy that says you should always bet on red.

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour, Black Widow, Stranger Things series) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

The film also stars Emmy winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones) and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise). 

Directed by razor-edged Norwegian director Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Dead Snow franchise), Violent Night is produced by 87North’s Kelly McCormick David Leitch and Guy Danella. The original screenplay is by Pat Casey & Josh Miller, the writers of Sonic the Hedgehog. The film’s executive producer is Marc S. Fischer. 

Genre: Action Comedy 
Cast: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Cam Gigandet, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, Edi Patterson and Beverly D’Angelo
Directed by: Tommy Wirkola 
Screenplay by: Pat Casey & Josh Miller 
Producers: Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Guy Danella
Executive Producers: Marc S. Fischer

To enter for a chance to win, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK and indicate your City in the comments there. Re-Tweet the below Contest Tweet for another chance!

Enter for a chance to #win Advance Passes to see #ViolentNight in Toronto and Montreal.https://t.co/mrbllHaZ7s pic.twitter.com/V4rC8ahOvb

— MR. WILL WONG 📸 (@mrwillw) November 24, 2022

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Universal Pictures Canada release VIOLENT NIGHT December 2, 2022.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

#FIRSTLOOK: “VIOLENT NIGHT” POSTER

David Harbour stars in VIOLENT NIGHT. Christmas like you’ve never seen it! Here’s new Poster for this upcoming December release.

Synopsis:

From 87North, the bare-knuckle producers of Nobody, John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw comes a coal-dark holiday thriller that says you should always bet on red.

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour, Black Widow, Stranger Things series) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

The film also stars Emmy winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War) and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise)

Directed by razor-edged Norwegian director Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Dead Snow franchise), Violent Night is produced by 87North’s Kelly McCormick, David Leitch and Guy Danella. The original screenplay is by Pat Casey and Josh Miller, the writers of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Universal Pictures Canada release December 2, 2022.

(Photo credit: Universal Pictures Canada)