Mr. Will and eOne Films want to take Readers across Canada to an Advance Screening of THE EXPENDABLES 3.  You know how much we loved the first two Films in the Franchise! Screenings take place Thursday, August 14, 2014 in Toronto, Victoria, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

Official Synopsis:
In THE EXPENDABLES 3, Barney (Stallone), Christmas (Statham) and the rest of the team come face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables — but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.

THE EXPENDABLES 3 stars Jet Li, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Jason Statham, Antonio Banderas, Kellan Lutz, Mel Gibson, Ronda Rousey, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Kelsey Grammer and so many more!

Watch the Trailer below:

To enter, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. State your City and remember to share with Friends on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to increase your chances!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/theexpendables3 @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #EX3 across Canada! In theatres 8/15!

Good luck.

eOne Films release THE EXPENDABLES 3 on Friday, August 15, 2014.

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Mr. Will and eOne Films want to take Readers across Canada to an Advance Screening of THE GIVER, based on the Sci-Fi Novel by Lois Lowry!  Screenings take place Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in Toronto, Victoria, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

Official Synopsis:
The haunting story of THE GIVER centers on Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. The Film is based on Lois Lowry’s beloved Young Adult Novel of the same name, which was the winner the 1994 Newbury Medal and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

THE GIVER stars Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges and Brenton Thwaites.

Watch the Trailer:

To enter, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. State your City and remember to share with Friends on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to increase your chances!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/thegiver @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #THEGIVER across Canada! In theatres 8/15!

Good luck.

eOne Films release THE GIVER on Friday, August 15, 2014.

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The seventh annual Toronto Burlesque Festival takes place this weekend so if you’re looking for something a little risqué and naughty, this is where you need to be. The Festival brings-in a mixture of Canadian and international talent including Headliners Kitten de Ville, Perle Noire, Inga Ingenue,  Armitage Shanks and Dr. Lucky, with key events running from Thursday July 24 through 27th, 2014 at Virgin Mobile MOD Club in Little Italy!

Above, this the Festival is in support of Rethink Breast Cancer, so come out and support a great cause.

In addition to performances, you also can learn a trick or two at the Festival’s Burlesque University.  Will you make the Dean’s List?:)

Learn more about the Festival and how to get Tickets here.

The 2014 Air Canada enRoute Festival takes place next week in Vancouver and Mr. Will wants to give Readers a chance not only to see this year’s Short Film Finalists, but also a chance to attend a Cocktail Party following the Screening, hosted by eTalk‘s Tanya Kim!   The Screening is open to all to come watch at Vancity Theatre (1171 Seymour Street) at 7:30 PM, but only a few will get to attend the Party and you could be one of the few!

The 2014 Jury includes the likes of Laura Vandervoort, Don McKellar, Louise Archambault, Jennifer Baichwal, Gia Milani, Jennifer Podemski and more!

To qualify, simply “like” this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook and Re-Tweet the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/eff2014 @MRWILLW wants to take #Vancouver Readers to the #EFF2014 followed by a Cocktail Party!

Good luck Vancouver Wongsters!

Learn more about the 2014 Air Canada enRoute Film Festival here!

(Photo/video credit: enRoute)

Mr. Will Wong and Paramount Pictures want you to enter for a chance to win Advance Screening Passes to see something dear to the hearts of many of us who grew-up in the ’80s and ’90s… TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! Screenings take place Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Official Synopsis:

The city needs heroes.  Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians.  The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox) and her wise-cracking cameraman Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett) to save the city and unravel Shredder’s diabolical plan.  Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Characters Created by PETER LAIRD and KEVIN EASTMAN with a Screenplay by JOSH APPELBAUM & ANDRÉ NEMEC and EVAN DAUGHERTY, Producer MICHAEL BAY (the blockbuster Transformers franchise) and director JONATHAN LIEBESMAN (Wrath of the Titans) bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the popular franchise that has captivated audiences of all ages for decades, into the 21st century.

Watch the “power”ful Trailer:

Official Artwork:

To enter for a chance to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Also state your City and tell me who is your favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is under the comments of this Facebook Post. You can increase your shot at winning by Re-Tweeting the below or sharing this Post with your Friends on Facebook!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/TMNT @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes in #OTT, #MTL and #TOR to see #TEENAGEMUTANTNINJATURTLES! Out8/8! #TMNT

Contest deadline is August 1, 2014.

Good luck, Wongsters!

The Cast of Teenage Mutant Nina Turtles and Mr. Will in Toronto:

Paramount Pictures releaseTEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES on Friday, August 8, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)

Filmed in Toronto over the Summer of 2012, a Red Carpet Premiere in the City only would be fitting as a proper homecoming for The F Word. The Romantic-Comedy directed by Michael Dowse (Goon, Take Me Home Tonight) comes well-regarded after a debut at TIFF last Fall, with multiple nominations including Best Picture at the Canadian Screen Awards. The Film which almost didn’t get made locally, now at last is primed for an international release.  From humble beginnings, it received a significant boost in profile with Megastar Daniel Radcliffe signing-on as the Male Lead in a bit of a mold-breaking move which has him trying something completely different than what we’d expect of the Harry Potter Star.

Stars Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks), Megan Park (The Secret Life of an American Teenager), Meghan Heffern (Degrassi), Screenwriter Elan Mastai and Director Dowse all came out to support The F Word – the mysterious “f” of course standing for “friendship”.   Also seen zipping through the Carpet was Kazan‘s longtime partner Paul Dano (12 Years a Slave, Prisoners), present but careful not to draw too much attention to himself.

The F Word, based on the Play Toothpaste and Cigarettes, centers around Wallace (Radcliffe), a Med School Dropout who falls hopelessly in love with an Animator named Chantry (Kazan).  The only problem is however that she is in a long-term relationship with Ben (Rafe Spall).  This poses the question what to do when the love of your life happens to be your Best Friend.

I had the pleasure of speaking with all in attendance tonight, the Group enthusiastic to promote what appears to be a labour of love for an endearing story about finding love when gray areas are involved.

Montreal’s Dowse tells us about how he came to be involved with The F Word and how the Toronto Story almost didn’t get made in the City. “I was only involved a year and a bit outside of shooting, but it took a while”, says the Director. “It went to a couple different Producers and almost got made in the States.”.  “We got it to turn around and were able to make it and once  we got Dan on it, it worked really quickly and went by smoothly.”.

We ask Matsai about the decision to brand the Film a tamer What If in other territories and the decision to keep its original Title here in Canada. “Actually, my Girlfriend at the time – who’s now my Wife – named it”, he reveals to us.  “I’ve always loved the Title as I think it’s cheeky and tells you about the spirit of the Movie.”.  “In the U.S., the ratings might find it a bit too cheeky and edgy, which is disappointing, but on one hand it’s like renaming your Child and I’m happy my Child gets to blossom.”.

Toronto’s Meghan Heffern tells us that she’s now based in Los Angeles and walks us through her casting process and the sacrifices she made for the role of Tabby. “I auditioned and it happened that all my auditions took place while I was outside the City. It was super-stressful because I really wanted it.”.  “It was shot on the day of my Best Friend’s wedding, but she’s very understanding and happy. This is such a big deal for Canada.”.

Megan Park certainly is a familiar face, having starred in The Secert Life of an American Teenager alongside now-Superstar Shailene Woodley. Although she had read for another part originally, she landed the part of Dalia –  Chantry‘s bubbly and sassy Sister. “I gave it a shot and really liked Michael as a person and was on the same page in what type of a Movie he wanted to make.”.  As a Canadian, she finds it refreshing that The F Word portrays Toronto as itself.  She states, “It’s the first time I’ve filmed here and it was supposed to be Toronto. It was nice not to hide my Canadian accent. I’m proud to be an honourary member of the Cast.”.  Park can be seen currently in brand new Series, The Lottery.

Kazan has wowed Critics as both a Writer and an Actress, including 2012 Indie Darling Ruby Sparks which she penned and co-starred in along with Partner Dano.  She lights-up the screen with a complex innocence to her in The F Word.  Keeping busy much of late in New York starring in the Play When We Were Young and Unafraid, she calls working with Co-Star Radcliffe “a dream come true”.  Dressed in a chic piece by New York Dressmaker Honor, she  accepts a compliment how smart she has been in her output of work.  On whether or not she feels it’s wise for Friends to date, she admits, “It’s better just to move on.  Sometimes it’s actually better to be friends than romantically involved!”.

Always impeccably-dressed – we’ve met him a couple occasions now – Radcliffe  is gracious in his interviews and when probed by Bloggers about his dating past, he defers with grace.  Does he feel Men and Women can just be friends? The once-highest paid Actor in Hollywood replies, “I do,  yes. If romantic and sexual attraction comes into it, then it’s a different question. But I think there’s plenty of people in the World who are just friends and it doesn’t go anywhere.”.  I ask him about the most fun he had in Toronto since work has brought him to our City on multiple occasions over the past couple years. “I think it’s a great City to work in. The Crew on The F Word was awesome was really fun to hang with off-set as well.”.  “One of the best things in the City to do was The Hockey Hall of Fame actually” he remembers. “If you’re not into Hockey you’ll hate it, but if you are into it, you’ll love it!”.  We’re guessing he is a Fan of our National Sport?

Check-out some of our Chats with the Cast, Writer and Director of The F Word below:

eOne Films release THE F WORD across Canada on Friday, August 22, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

For the second week in-a-row, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes finds itself atop the Box Office again with $36 million from 3,969 theatres for 20th Century Fox. The second film in the Apes Franchise to date has grossed $138 million in its two week run.

The Purge: Anarchy opens in second spot with $28.4 million from 2,805 theatres for Universal Pictures, almost matching its 2013 Predecessor, which debuted with $34 million. Critics gave the Horror mixed reviews, tallying-in at 53% on the Tomatometer at Rotten Tomatoes, while Audiences gave it a neither here nor there B CinemaScore.

Planes: Fire & Rescue debuts in third with $18 million for Disney from 3,826 theatres. Taking place in the same World as the Studio’s massively-successful Cars Franchise, Critics didn’t take to the family-friendly offering with a 45% score on the Tomatometer. Audiences on the other hand loved it, giving it an A CinemaScore.

The heavily-promoted Sex Tape debuts in fourth spot with $15 million for Sony Pictures from 3,062 theatres. The Comedy starring Jason Segel and Cameron Diaz pulls in a paltry 20% on the Tomatometer from Critics and Audiences didn’t think much of it either with a C+ CinemaScore.

Transformers: Age of Extinction slips to fifth spot with $10 million for Paramount Pictures, just surpassing $228 million in North America, becoming Mark Wahlberg‘s highest grossing Film of all time.

Maleficent rounds-out the Top Ten with $3 million in its eighth week out, edging-in on $230 million domestically.

California Gurl herself Katy Perry is currently in Toronto for a five-day-long visit which includes three shows at the Air Canada Centre as part of her Prismatic World Tour.  The Tour marks her third self-headlining Tour, running through North America, South America and Europe till March 2015.

The Top-Earning Woman in Music, according to Forbes Magazine, was spotted low-key and casual along Bloor Street shopping at Holt Renfrew Thursday on a day off and has been vocal about her love for Toronto having visited on many occasions including a near-week-long stay back in 2010 promoting her second Disc, Teenage Dream around the MuchMusic Video Awards.  We were there!  We’ve loved her from the start!

Perry zipped through a 22-song Hit-packed Set tonight to a full house, putting on a colourful display with themes ranging from Egyptian-inspired to full-on neon mode.  Often bordering on strange and playful with cat-inspired video montages and giant champagne bottles and tacos floating in the air, the 29-year-old Singer/Songwriter kept those KatyCats of hers on their feet much of the night.

From Roar all the way through the Finale, Firework, energy was high with Perry fully committed to making it an intimate affair for her Toronto Fans.  Costumes were artful and imaginative, her thematically-correct Dress for the latter Number being a highlight of the night. Earlier in the evening, they were handed 3-D prism glasses to watch the Show with, which added to the festivity!

One lucky Fan, a ten-year-old Girl named Bella was brought on-stage and given a Pizza which Perry unfortunately could not eat as she has a gluten allergy.  Later in the Show, she serenaded a Fan named Meagan, singing her Hit Birthday to her as Dancers crowded around a throne which both she and her lucky Guest sat on through the Number.

See a Montage of Highlights captured from tonight:

Perry performs Saturday, July 19th and Monday, July 21st also at Air Canada Centre.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong | Audio content: EMI Music/Universal Music)

VVS Films and Mr. Will want to take Toronto Readers to see THE NOVEMBER MAN, the latest from international Megastar Pierce Brosnan! The Screening takes place in Toronto at Scotiabank Theatre Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM!  One lucky Reader also will win a copy of THE NOVEMBER MAN by Bill Granger!

Official Synopsis:
Code named The November Man, Peter Devereaux (Pierce Brosnan) is a lethal and highly trained ex-CIA agent, who has been enjoying a quiet life in Switzerland. When Devereaux is lured out of retirement for one last mission, he must protect valuable witness, Alice Fournier, (Olga Kurylenko). He soon uncovers this assignment marks him a target of his former friend and CIA protégé David Mason (Luke Bracey). With growing suspicions of a mole in the agency, there is no one Devereaux can trust, no rules and no holds barred.

THE NOVEMBER MAN is based on Bill Granger’s Novel There are No Spies from his best-selling NOVEMBER MAN Series.

Official Book Artwork:

Watch the Trailer below:

Official Artwork:

Visit some of these fun Social Media links for THE NOVEMBER MAN:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovemberManFilm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNovemberMan
Instagram: http://instagram.com/novembermanfilm
Official Website: http://thenovemberman.ca

 To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Re-Tweet the below or share this Post on Facebook with your Friends to double your chances!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/thenovemberman @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #THENOVEMBERMAN starring #PierceBrosnan!  Out 8/27!

Good luck, Wongsters!

See some Snaps of Brosnan by Mr. Will in Toronto at TIFF last Fall:

VVS Films release THE NOVEMBER MAN on Wednesday, August 27, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)

Hot off the critical and Box Office success of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, comes the release of its equally stellar Original Motion Picture Soundtrack! Warner Music Canada and Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to experience again the magic of this year’s most beloved Love Story!  In addition to the Film being charged with starpower, the Soundtrack features a roster of some of the hottest new emerging acts including Ed Sheeran, Birdy, Charli XCX and Tom Odell!

Official Tracklisting:

1. “All of the Stars” Ed Sheeran
2. “Simple as This” Jake Bugg
3. “Let Me In” Grouplove
4. “Tee Shirt” Birdy
5. “All I Want” Kodaline
6. “Long Way Down” Tom Odell
7. “Boom Clap” Charli XCX
8. “While I’m Alive” STRFKR
9. “Oblivion” Indians
10. “Strange Things Will Happen” The Radio Department
11. “Bomfalleralla” Afasi & Filthy
12. “Without Words” Ray LaMontagne
13. “Not About Angels” Birdy
14. “No One Ever Loved” Lykke Li
15. “Wait” M83

Check-out Charli XCX‘s BOOM CLAP below:

Check-out Ed Sheeran‘s All of the Stars below:

To enter to win a copy, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook.  Re-Tweet the below or share this Post on Facebook with your Friends to increase your chances!

http://www.mrwillwong.com @MRWILLW wants us to #win a copy of #THEFAULTINOURSTARS OST. In stores now! #TFIOS

Good luck, Wongsters!

Contest open to Readers in Canada only.

Warner Music Canada release THE FAULT IN OUR STARS – ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK, in stores now!  Order it here.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)