Everyone’s been whispering about it, but dates finally have been confirmed for REGRESSION, due to film in Toronto. The Thriller from Director/Writer Alejandro Amenábar (The Others) stars both Ethan Hawke and Emma Watson, centering on a Father who is accused of a crime he has no recollection of committing.

To be distributed by The Weinstein Co.’s Dimension Films, the Film has been pencilled-in for an August 2015 release date.  Production tentatively is set to run from April 15 through June 12, 2014.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Sorry, I couldn’t resist, okay? You all know how much I love Charlie Hunnam and I know with certainty the feeling is mutual on your end judging by last week’s responses.   We spotted Hunnam again today returning from a grocery run and he was amazing to stop for a couple returning Fans.  Quickly dropping-off his groceries, he came back as promised, taking a moment to sign some Autographs and chat.  He simply is the nicest, most giving and generous Celebrity I’ve ever encountered and I think he sensed how genuine our excitement was.

This is where my jaw drops.  Hunnam recognized me actually last week from the first time we met two years ago and tells me that Guillermo Del Toro‘s Assistant had let him know about my Post last week.  “‘I see you met Will Wong‘”,  Hunnam was told, to which he replied, “But that was only 12 hours ago!  How did you know?!”.   He went on to tell me, “I didn’t know you were a Local Celebrity, Will Wong!”.  Humbled.

Absolutely unexpected, he then passed me his v. last Sons of Anarchy Autograph Card, which of course I will ensure a lucky Fan has to chance to win, but let me finish telling my Story first.  Also, did you know that Hunnam recently did a slight modification to his Signature?

Anyhow, Hunnam tells me that he still loves visiting his fave local Spot for Thai, in fact just having had Dinner there last night.  I made him aware though that the Team behind the Restaurant originally had relocated to a new Spot a little more east in the City.  He jot down the name on his iPhone and promised to give it a try!  Laughs were shared, hearts were warmed, memories were made.

Without revealing too many details about Crimson Peak, Hunnam says, “It’s more a Horror, with Supernatural elements”.  Enough said.  We’ll just have to see next October.

On the other side of town, Hunnam‘s Crimson Peak Castmates Jessica Chastain and Tom Hiddleston were out celebrating the two-time Oscar Nominee’s Birthday at Brassaii, followed by some festive Ping Pong and Karaoke.  You must see the amazing Photos Chastain shared on her Facebook Page here!

I admit I did see Hiddleston out and about too this weekend, but he declined politely to stop but still was gracious about it, clasping his hands in a prayer-like motion of appreciation.  I’ve had great experiences prior with him and certainly know when to stop and respect his boundaries – sorry to disappoint those of you asking repeatedly for his updates!

Now back to Hunnam. He is amazing and we promise to leave him alone! To enter to win that ultra-rare Sons of Anarchy Autograph Card, simply click “like” on this corresponding Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook.  Good luck!

Crimson Peak wraps mid-May.

See this super-neat Instagram Post we did of Hunnam:

Mr. Will & The Cast and Director of CRIMSON PEAK:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

There was no stopping Divergent from taking the top of the Box Office this weekend, an easy Winner across North America with $56 million grossed from 3,936 theatres for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films.  The Adaptation of the first Novel in a Series by Veronica Roth, might not have fared well with Critics (44% on the Tomatometer), but Audiences gave it a resounding A CinemaScore.  It will be interesting to see how the Film fares in coming weeks as hardcore Fans of the Books likely all have flocked to the theatres this weekend accounting for much of these numbers.  The production budget for the Action-Fantasy was $85 million, well on its way to recouping this back.

Second best is Muppets Most Wanted, the latest Film in the revived Franchise from Disney.  The star-studded Musical-Comedy brought-in $16.5 million from 3,194 theatres  in its debut, below expectations. Critics gave it a great 75% on the Tomatometer and Audiences were on-par with a B+ CinemaScore.

Former Champ Mr. Peabody and Sherman slips to third spot this weekend with $11.7 million for 20th Century Fox. To date it has earned $80 million in three weeks, just ahead of 300: Rise of an Empire, also a former Number One Film, in fourth with $8.7 million for Warner Bros.

Opening in a surprising fifth is God’s Not Dead starring some of the Cast of Duck Dynasty.  The Dramedy which is showing exclusively in the U.S. right now, opens with $8.6 million from only 780 theatres.

The Grand Budapest Hotel continues to perform tremendously in seventh with $6.8 million for Fox Searchlight. The star-studded Opus from Writer/Director Wes Anderson, has made $12 million in its three-week limited run.

Tyler Perry’s Single Moms Club rounds-out the Top Ten with $3 million for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films, in it second week out.

YASSSSSSSSSSSSS!  Although it took quite a while for it to surface, this self-directed Video, errr… I mean Artpop Film, is the proper re-introduction the World deserved, to Lady Gaga.  After multiple misfires, she certainly took her time and did it right and this Clip for gender-bending new Single G.U.Y. is absolute perfection.  Undoubtedly, the best Music Video I’ve seen in quite some time.

Although it poses a challenge to make Music Videos for each individual Track featured in this Montage of Tracks, Gaga gives us a bit of each in this out-of-this-World exploration of Versace, High Fashion, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, a god named Andy Cohen and breathtaking Choreography.  This is the Lady Gaga we fell in love with and as a huge Fan myself, I feel incredible validation having stood by our Mother Monster.  Floored.

Without further ado, you must feast your eyes on this Masterpiece:

Download ARTPOP on iTunes here.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

Now in high gear promoting their just-released Sophomore Disc Supermodel, two-time Grammy Nominees Foster the People made a stopoff in Toronto, which included a Showcase at  Horseshoe Tavern last night as part of their Press Day. The Los Angeles-based Trio consisting of Mark Foster, Mark Pontius and Cubbie Fink known best for their international Breakthough Hit, Pumped Up Kicks, have made multiple visits to the City over the past couple years, consistently selling-out Club Venues.

We caught-up with the handsome Trio en route to Paris earlier. Spotting Fink and Pontius first, they told me to hold on for Frontman Foster to pose for a couple Group Photos. Within moments, low and behold, there he was! We met the Band on a promotional visit November 2011 at MuchMusic and even after all their success, they’re still just as kind and awesome!

If you haven’t checked it out yet, here is the Lyric Video to Foster the People‘s latest Single, Best Friend:

Order Supermodel on iTunes here!

All about the last time we saw Foster The People here.

See our Snap:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Sony Music)

Fox Searclight Canada and Mr. Will Wong want to give Readers a chance to see amazing new Crime-Dramedy, DOM HEMINGWAY which premiered at TIFF ’13! Passes are available in Toronto (week of April 4th) and Vancouver (week of April 11th)!

Official Synopsis:

Dom Hemingway (Jude Law) is a larger-than-life Safecracker with a loose fuse who is funny, profane, and dangerous. After 12 years in prison, he sets off with his partner-in-crime Dickie (Richard E. Grant), looking to collect what he’s owed for keeping his mouth shut and protecting his boss Mr. Fontaine (Demian Birchir).

Following a near death experience, Dom tries to re-connect with his estranged Daughter (Emilia Clarke), but is soon drawn back into the only world he knows, looking to settle the ultimate debt.

Watch the Trailer below:

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FOX SEARCHLIGHT release DOM HEMINGWAY in Toronto on Friday, April 11, 2014; Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver and Montreal on Friday, April 18, 2014;  and Friday, April 25, 2014 in Halifax, Kitchener, Ottawa, Québec and Victoria.

The Cast of Dom Hemingway & Mr. Will:

(Photo/video credit: Fox Searchlight/Mr. Will Wong)

Feel the burn.  You will not be able to take your eyes off your Monitors when watching Kylie Minogue‘s new Video for Sexercize.  The Track co-penned by Sia and the Video directed by Will Davidson absolutely sexizzles. I’m pretty sure this is the first time a Kylie Video’s ever come with a Parental Discretion Advisory!

What is Sexercize exactly?  We’re still not really sure, but it appears to be a hybrid of Pilates or Yoga + Lady/Lady Action?  We’re confused. Still recovering from all the bouncing.

Watch the Video in full below:

Warner Music Canada releases Kylie Minogue‘s 12th Studio Disc, KISS ME ONCE, now in stores!

Read our Review here.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music Canada)

Some days I’m literally convinced that I was born to meet Celebrities.  Today at my Day Job, I head down to the Gym to get a nice, nourishing breakfast, when I had to do a triple-take.  Why in the World would Sportscaster Brian Williams be at my office working out?  Well he was.

Although I’m not much of a Sports Nut, watching the Olympics as a Kid was unavoidable and you all know how much I love Horse Racing, for which he was a regular Commentator on major Race Telecasts. Brian Williams was always on CBC with a highly-distinctive manner about him which came to define much of my younger years.

We missed Williams’ familiar voice and face on CTV‘s (which he transitioned over to) coverage of the Winter Olympics in Sochi this year, but the Man certainly has left behind a legacy which several after him could only aspire for.

The Officer of the Order of Canada was awesome to stop and pose for a Photo by the Cash Register with me today, extending a handshake. Made. My. Life!

See our Snap:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/The Sweeney Agency)

“I had wings once. They were stolen from me.”.

I cannot take this anymore. The wait is torturous!  A brand new Teaser for the upcoming official MALEFICENT  (pronounced “ma-lef-is-sent“) Trailer has just surfaced. Although not quite as dark and creepy as the previous, we get a little more insight on Jolie‘s infamous Character as we hear her speak with Elle Fanning‘s Princess Aurora.

Watch the Teaser below:

UPDATE: Just one day after the above Teaser, comes the brand-new official Trailer below.  Much to her shock, Princess Aurora discovers exactly whom she is in the presence of!

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures release MALEFICENT on Friday, May 30, 2014.

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

The eighth edition of the Canadian Film Fest takes place in Toronto this weekend.  The three-day Event taking place at The Royal in Little Italy, will showcase six Feature Films and 14 Short Films, aiming to celebrate, promote and help advance Canadian Filmmaking.

Festival Executive Director Bern Euler says, “It is an honour to present these films for Toronto audiences to enjoy and celebrate all of the talent in our own backyard.”.  Canadian Film Fans will have a chance to connect via Meet-and-Greets with Talent and Workshops also will be held.  A highlight of the Festival this year is the Super Channel Script Accelerator Contest, awarding $30,000-$50,000 in pre-licensing as a Grand Prize.

Opening the Festival this year is PATCH TOWN, Director Craig Goodwill’s Feature Debut starring none other than recent Canadian Screen Awards Fan’s Choice Winner Zoie Palmer, Julian Richings, Rob Ramsay and a highly-familiar face in Scott Thompson.

Official Synopsis:

Jon is just another mindless laborer on an assembly line, but at no ordinary factory. Day after day he and his fellow drones Harvest Kids from cabbages – kids that will go on to become the beloved toys of little Boys and Girls in the land outside this dreadful factory. But when Jon discovers an awful secret that he and all the indentured workers are actually grown-up and discarded toys, he’ll have to take on a villainous Corporation to reunite with his long-lost Mother, protect his newfound Family, and finally find freedom.

Watch the Trailer for Patchtown below:

Fans of HBO‘s True Blood will delight at a chance to see THE PRIVILEGED starring Series Star Sam Trammell.

Official Synopsis:

Richard Hunter, a promising young Lawyer at a prestigious Firm, has the perfect future mapped out. However, a costly mistake with a powerful client has put it all at risk. In a desperate attempt to save his job, Richard and his Wife Tara spend the weekend at the Cottage of Senior Partner Preston Westwood. The young Couple is quickly seduced by their charismatic Hosts’ lavish lifestyle but it is clear that something ominous lies just below the surface. After a devastating act of violence reveals that they have become pawns in a blood feud between the Westwoods and a local Family, Richard and Tara must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for success: their morals, their marriage, or their lives.

Watch the Trailer for THE PRIVILEGED below:

Rather intriguing is the hilarious-looking PLAY THE FILM.

Official Synopsis:

When the opening night of a new Play goes horribly awry, the actors are forced to frantically improvise the plot onstage. Clashing egos, tested friendships and a series of disastrous misunderstandings combine to create the most offensive, shocking and accidental piece of theater ever to debut in front of a live Audience.

See the Trailer for PLAY THE FILM:

AFTERPARTY closes the Festival this year, a 30-Something’s Coming-of-Age Drama.

Official Synopsis:

On the night of his brother’s wedding, Best Man Charlie (Graham Coffeng) gets the old Gang back together for a fun-filled, post-reception after party at the Newlyweds’ home where he has been staying for several weeks. Unsure of how to proceed with his own troubled marriage, Charlie reunites “the fellas” fifteen years after High School in hopes that revisiting the past will help him find clarity about his plans for the future. What Charlie finds, however, is that while his friends have all taken different paths, they are all faced with similar conundrums that come with being in their thirties.

See the Trailer below for AFTERPARTY:

Tickets cost a super-reasonable $12.50 and can be purchased here!

The Canadian Film Fest runs Thursday, March 20 through Saturday, March 22, 2014.

(Photo credit: Hideaway Pictures)