It certainly was an extinction at the Box Office this weekend as Transfomers: Age of Extinction blew away the competition for top spot with a monstrous $103 million debut for Paramount Pictures.  Although hefty, the fourth film in the Franchise still is bested by Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, which opened with $108 million in 2009. Critics tore apart the Action-Fantasy Flick (18% on the Tomatometer), directed by Michael Bay.  Audiences however, adored it with an A- CinemaScore which will certainly help spread the word.

22 Jump Street in its third week out is a distant second for Sony Pictures, grossing $15.2 million this weekend.  In its run domestically, it now has earned $140 million.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 sits in third again this weekend for 20th Century Fox pulling-in $13.1 million, as it surpasses the $120-million mark in North America.

Think Like a Man Too after debuting on-top last weekend, slips to number four this weekend with $10.5 million. Its two-week run has it almost at the $50 million-mark for Sony Pictures.

Jersey Boys certainly isn’t doing too bad in sixth with $7.6 million for Warner Bros., nearing the $30 million-mark in two weeks.

The Fault in our Stars finds itself in ninth spot this weekend with $5.2 million for 20th Century Fox, just surpassing the $110 million in earnings  in only its fourth week.

Chef continues to perform above expectations, in the Top Ten a sixth week now with $1.5 million for Open Road Films/VVS Films.  It has made $19 million showing only on a limited number of screens.

For a fifth year, the Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament took place earlier today at the Eagles Nest Golf Club in Maple, Ontario.  The Event brought together 40-plus Celebrities in Sports and Entertainment, with proceeds going to the Children’s Aid Fund.  Since 2010, the Joe Carter Scholarship Fund and Joe Carter Family Support Fund have raised more than $1 million towards  prevention of Child Abuse and education for those affected by it. Many of us know Joe Carter as the Baseball Player who guided the Toronto Blue Jays to a 1993 World Series victory with a walk-off Homerun.

The Afterparty certainly was the place to be tonight at Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto as Partygoers and Media filled the Red Carpet to the brim for a chance to see charismatic Hollywood Star Charlie Sheen – a dear Friend of Carter’s – and his Fiancée, Brett Rossi. The Actor after doing interviews head straight to a roped-off section of the Party Room where he was seen close and tight with Rossi.  By the end of the night, he was drinking Cranberry-Vodka right out of the Bottle Service Flask.  Sheen sure knows fun!

The three-day Affair saw the likes of Joffrey Lupul (Toronto Maple Leafs), Trish Stratus (former WWE Wrestler), Alan Thicke (Growing Pains), Carter Thicke (son of Alan, named after Joe Carter), Tony Todd (Anger Management, Best Friend of Sheen), Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) and several, several more come out to support the Cause.

We chat with quickly with Carter, dapper in Strellson, about what inspired him to pour his heart into this cause. “I was lucky to come from a Family with a Mother and a Father who supported me though my whole career”, he tells me. “And these kids come from broken homes so they don’t have that opportunity and it’s not their fault. So if we can help them and show them someone really cares about them – gives them an opportunity maybe they  can be successful like I was successful.”.

Partygoers were delighted by some ’90s-licious Throwback performances from Biz Markie who got the party going with a dynamite rendition of his Smash Hit, Just a Friend.  Iconic Hip-Hop Group Salt-n-Pepa despite having split and reunite, made their Fans super-happy as they zipped through a 30-minute genre-bending Set which saw them perform their biggest Hits like Whatta Man (joined by Carter!), Push It, Shoop, Let’s Talk About Sex and Covers of Guns N’ Roses Sweet Child o’ Mine and Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit!

To learn more about the Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament, click here.

Until next year…

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Christine Miguel)

Mr. Will and D Films want to take Readers across Canada to see the delightful WORDS AND PICTURES, which premiered in Toronto last Fall at TIFF ’13!

Official Synopsis:
Jack Marcus, a charismatic writer, and Dina Delsanto, an enigmatic, well-respected painter, are both teachers at a New England prep school. As they supervise a spirited ongoing debate between their students as to whether or not a picture (her forte) really is worth a thousand words (his domain), Jack’s extroverted wit clashes with Dina‘s private nature, and mutual dislike turns to rivalry, then rivalry to powerful attraction.

WORDS AND PICTURES star JULIETTE BINOCHE and CLIVE OWEN.

Watch the Trailer below:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook and indicate which City you are from.  Good luck, Wongsters!

D FILMS release WORDS AND PICTURES on Friday, July 4, 2014.

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Mr. Will and eOne Films want to give  Readers a chance to win Passes to see BEGIN AGAIN, which premiered at TIFF ’13 to phenomenal response! The Musical-Drama stars Maroon 5‘s Adam Levine, Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo and Hailee Steinfeld! Screenings take place Wednesday, July 9, 2014 in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Halifax!

Official Synopsis:
Gretta and her long-time boyfriend Dave are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who decamp for New York when he lands a deal with a major label. But the trappings of his new-found fame soon tempt Dave to stray, and a reeling, lovelorn Gretta is left on her own. Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan, a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on an East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent. From this chance encounter emerges a portrait of a mutually transformative collaboration, set to the soundtrack of a summer in New York City.

Watch the Trailer below:

See some Snaps of Adam Levine at TIFF ’13 for BEGIN AGAIN here.

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 Friends to increase your chances!

http://mrwillwong.com/beginagain @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #BEGINAGAIN! In theatres 7/11!

eOne Films release BEGIN AGAIN on Friday, July 11, 2014.

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Everyone loves The Village People! The six-member Disco group with the catalogue of hits forever have impacted parties on Dancefloors across the World. YMCA, In the Navy, Macho Man need no introduction as they are instantly lift spirits.

Currently in Toronto for World Pride celebrations, the Group are set to take the stage Friday night at The Phoenix Concert Hall as part of 103.9 PROUD FM’s DISCOS & DIVAS Party.

Although their Lineup has changed over the past 30-plus years, remaining members Ray Simpson, Alex Briley and Felipe  Rose still tour. New members Jim Newman and Bill Whitefield are recent additions to the Band.

To promote their appearance at Pride, members Newman, Whitefield  and Rose stopped by at Global Television’s The Morning Show (National Edition) in costume. I basically freaked out seeing them in-person! The Village People also appear tomorrow on CITY’s Breakfast Television where they are doing an exclusive performance. Don’t forget to tune in!

Also, while we are at it, here’s a chance to win a Digital Download on iTunes (available now!) of their Cult Classic Can’t Stop the Music: The Village People Film! To enter, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook!

See a Clip below:

See our Snap:

(Photo/video credit: The Village People/Mr. Will Wong)

In just over a year, Netflix Original Series ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK quickly has taken over the World by storm. The ever-popular craze of Bingewatching not only has Fans under house arrest, but quickly it is making Stars out of up-and-coming Actors equally.

Transgender Actress Laverne Cox plays Sophia Burset on the Series, perhaps my favourite of many likeable Characters in the Cast. Just appearing on the cover of TIME Magazine earlier this month – with the distinction of being the first-ever Transgender person to do so – she is in town to appear tonight at an In Conversation With at TIFF Bell Lightbox as part of the World Pride Festivities taking over the City this week. More here.

In addition to acting and looking fabulous always, Cox writes occasionally for The Huffington Post and is an ardent Advocate of Transgender Rights.

Cox graced the Morning Show circuit this morning, appearing bright and early at KISS 92.5‘s The Roz & Mocha Show where Fans were moved to tears by her inspiring words. Shortly after, she made her way to Global Television’s The Morning Show (National Edition). Fans were left disappointed though as Cox opted for Loading Docks and Underground Garages. We were lucky enough to catch-up with an on-the-go Cox who made an exception for one Fan Photo. We are on cloud nine that Billy and I got to meet her.

Netflix streams both Season One and Two of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, available now!

See our Snap:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Netflix)

Season 10 Big Brother Champ Dan Gheesling certainly has built quite the following here in Canada. The Michigan Native who was a Catholic School Teacher prior to his fame, has visited Toronto on multiple occasions and currently he is in town to co-host Global Television‘s The Morning Show for the week.

We were fortunate to meet him on his way into the Studio today and both he and his Wife Chelsea were kind enough to stop for a quick second.

Season 16 of Big Brother premieres on Global Television tonight at 8:00 PM.

See our Snap:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/CBS)

When the Trailer first surfaced for LUCY earlier this year, I’m sure many of us can agree that we absolutely had to see it right away. Starring Megastar Scarlett Johansson and directed by acclaimed Filmmaker Luc Besson, the Film soon will be hitting theatres and we expect Box Office Madness!

Official Synopsis:

From La Femme Nikita and The Professional to The Fifth Element, Writer/Director Luc Besson has created some of the toughest, most memorable Female Action Heroes in cinematic history. Now, Besson directs Scarlett Johansson in LUCY, an Action-Thriller that tracks a Woman accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

LUCY also stars Academy Award® Winner Morgan Freeman.

Mr. Will and Universal Pictures Canada want to take Readers across Canada to an Advance Screening on #LUCYMOVIE! Screenings are available in Toronto, Montreal,Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Winnipeg on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

Details are as follows:

Toronto – SilverCity Yonge & Eglinton

Montreal – Cineplex Forum

Vancouver – Cineplex International Village

Calgary – Landmark Shawnessy

Edmonton – Scotiabank West Edmonton Mall

Ottawa – Coliseum

Winnipeg – Landmark Grant Park

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook.  There on this Post, tell me who your favourite female Action Hero is! Share this Post with your Friends on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to increase your odds of winning!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/lucymovie @MRWILLW wants us to #win passes across Canada to see #LUCYMOVIE. In theatres 7/25!

Good luck, Wongsters!

Watch the official Canadian Trailer:

Official Canadian Artwork:

Universal Pictures Canada release LUCY on Friday, July 25, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

If you loved THE BLIND SIDE (we did!!!!), THE GOOD LIE certainly will be right up your alley.  With two Oscar Contenders – the other one being WILD – attached to her name, this Fall looks to see the rise again of one of America’s Sweethearts, Reese Witherspoon!

Official Synopsis:
They were known simply as “The Lost Boys.” Orphaned by the brutal Civil War in Sudan that began in 1983, these young victims traveled as many as a thousand miles on foot in search of safety. Fifteen years later, a humanitarian effort would bring 3600 lost boys and girls to America. In “The Good Lie,” Philippe Falardeau, (writer and director of the Oscar®- nominated Foreign Language film “Monsieur Lazhar”) brings the story of their survival and triumph to life. Sudanese actors Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and newcomer Nyakuoth Weil, many of whom were also children of war, star alongside Academy Award® winner Reese Witherspoon and Corey Stoll.

Watch the Trailer below:

Official Artwork:

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release THE GOOD LIE on Friday, October 3, 2014 in limited release.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros.)

It may have taken a while for the World to discover him, but Stage, Voice and Film Actor Josh Gad really is on the up-and-up in the land of Hollywood. Shortly after getting a TONY Award nomination for his work as Elder Cunningham in acclaimed The Book of Mormon on Broadway, he was Cast as Olaf the lovable Snowman in Disney‘s 2013 Runaway Box Office Smash, Frozen.

Gad currently is in Toronto and to be here through end of Summer filming Home Alone Director Chris Columbus’ latest effort, Pixels. The part-animated/live action Flick stars  Peter Dinklage, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin James and Producer Adam Sandler. The Film sees a group of Experts called upon to thwart an attack of New York City by Video Game Characters!

We by chance spotted Gad out with his  lovely Wife Ida Darvish earlier this afternoon unexpectedly! He was super-nice as expected and the response from lucky Fans who’ve spotted him around town MuchMusic Video Awards weekend, has been unanimously positive! The Couple were later seen hauling a  dolly of groceries from Whole Foods walking along unassumingly as Onlookers struggled to figure why it is he looked so familiar!

This of course isn’t the Funnyman’s first time in Toronto, having filmed star-spawning The Rocker here in 2008 opposite Rainn Wilson.  The World would see the likes of Emma Stone, Bradley Cooper, Christina Applegate, Will Arnett, Jason Sudeikis, Jane Krakowski, Jane Lynch and more go-on to see significant profile boosts soon after.

2014 looks to be a big year ahead with a couple more Films on the way for Gad including Zach Braff‘s much-publicized Kickstarter Film Wish I Was Here (soon to be released in Canada via eOne Films) and also The Wedding Ringer opposite red-hot Kevin Hart!

Sony Pictures’ Pixels is slated to film in the City till early September.  We popped by the Set a couple weeks back to check it all out! More here.

See our unintentional abundance of Snap(s), courtesy of the Burst Mode at work on my Cell Phone:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Disney)