Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to take Readers in Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton to see MEAN DREAMS. After premiering at Toronto International Film Festival, Atlantic Film Festival, and the Vancouver International Film Festival, you will have a chance to see it first at an Advance Screening on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.

Synopsis:

Mean Dreams is a crime thriller about a fifteen-year-old boy who steals a bag of drug money and runs away with the girl he loves while her corrupt cop father hunts them down.

Trailer:

Artwork:

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Elevation Pictures release MEAN DREAMS Friday, October 21, 2016.

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By Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong

Some people think that writing for Mr. Will Wong is all glamour, red carpets, and movie screenings. What they don’t realize is that sometimes he sends you on really tough assignments like eating pastries at Toronto’s premiere éclair boutique. That is why last night I found myself sampling delectable éclairs at Nugateau on Queen Street West.

Drawing inspiration from the autumn colours of the region, Nugateau’s pastry chefs have created a Fall/Winter collection of éclairs designed to tempt and delight the most discerning of palates. The centre piece of collection is a pairing they call Romeo and Juliet. Romeo is reminiscent of a Ferrero Rocher with its alunga and hazelnut praline ganache with gianduja glaze complete with a delightful crunch provided by chopped hazelnuts and praline grains. On the other side of this fateful romance, Juliet is created with Tanzanian single origin 75% dark chocolate cremeux and a raspberry compote.

Since Nugateau’s chefs create everything in house from the pastry to the glazes and flavoured creams featured in all their éclairs, it is easy to see why they have become so popular with dessert loving Torontonians. Boasting flavours ranging from Matcha Yuzu to the whimsical Cookies ‘n Milk these éclair wizards have created true magic in their kitchens.

If savoury is more up your alley, then I highly recommend the Croque Éclair: a sinful combination of smoked ham, gruyere, and béchamel with onion confit and mustard. Boring old sandwiches for lunch will never suffice again!

From their iconic The 6ix Maple Crème to their delightfully tart Lemon Bergamot Meringue, Nugateau’s scrumptious Fall/Winter collection is a surefire hit. I know I’ll be heading back for seconds thirds again soon.

Visit http://nugateau.com for more.

We love this time of year as we get treated with the heavyweights! See this thrilling new Trailer released for ALLIED! We can see why there were so many rumours with Cotillard and Pitt‘s amazing chemistry.

Synopsis:
ALLIED is the story of intelligence officer Max Vatan (Brad Pitt), who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard) on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war.

Watch the Trailer:

Paramount Pictures Canada release ALLIED Friday, November 25, 2016.

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Paramount Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa to see JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK! Screenings take place Wednesday, October 19, 2016 as follows:

Scotiabank Theatre
October 19th 2016
7:00PM

Cineplex Cinema Banque Scotia
October 19th 2016
7:30PM

Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa
October 19th 2016
7:00PM

Synopsis:
Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) returns with his particular brand of justice in the highly anticipated sequel JACK REACHER:  NEVER GO BACK.  Major Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders) is the Army Major who heads Reacher’s old investigative unit. She is arrested for Treason and knowing that she is innocent, Reacher must break her out of prison and uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear their names and save their lives.  On the run as fugitives from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever. Based upon JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK, author Lee Child’s 18th novel in the best-selling Jack Reacher series, that has seen 100 million books sold worldwide.

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

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Paramount Pictures Canada release JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK Friday, October 21, 2016.

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Humber College students are in for the greatest treat ever as student-run organization IGNITE hosts their biggest Comic Expo ever in partnership with Stadium Comics. Brett Dalton who stars as Agent Grant Ward on Marvel‘s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., headlines the fun which also features a Pokémon Station, Virtual Reality and a Cosplay Costume Contest. Wish my school had all that!

We ran into Dalton downtown tonight by chance as he was prepping for another visit to the school tomorrow. “I get approached for photos but not often enough for it to be annoying!’, the fan-friendly star says posing graciously for a Pic taken by his friendly colleague.

See our Snap:

With super-awesome #BrettDalton of #AgentsofSHIELD! He is here for the Ignite Conference at Humber College!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Oct 3, 2016 at 6:29pm PDT

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Marvel Entertainment)

Here he comes again! Scottish-American star of stage, screen and best-selling Author Alan Cumming returns to Toronto to promote his latest literary endeavour, You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams. After doing some press earlier today for Book, the fan favourite star of The Good Wife met Fans at Indigo Manulife Centre. The Book recalls many of his life adventures in 45 photo essays from bonding with Elizabeth Taylor to his travels in Syria. Cumming says, “They aren’t the scary people, they are escaping from the ‘scary people'”, recounting some of human rights atrocities he saw and heard of from his friends there.

The famous Vegan also recalls a time where he filmed in Italy Julie Taymor‘s TITUS with Jessica Lange, both relieved for the flight to take-off after an ordeal where his flight out of Rome wasn’t being paid for by the production. After throwing apologetically what he calls a “diva fit”, threatening not to show up to set, he finally got his way. We won’t name who but one castmate even got away with smuggling a bird in to America!

Despite there being a bit of worry making his 7:30 PM deadline to leave (maybe to catch Adele??), he made his way in good time through the queue of Fans!

Learn more about YOU GOTTA GET BIGGER DREAMS here.

More Snaps:

#Cumming again. #YouNeedBiggerDreams

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Oct 3, 2016 at 5:25pm PDT

#AlanCumming came to Indigo Manulife Centre for new book, #YouNeedBiggerDreams.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Oct 3, 2016 at 5:25pm PDT

With the sassy and lovable #AlanCumming, here for his new book #YouGottaGetBiggerDreams at Indigo Manulife.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Oct 3, 2016 at 4:07pm PDT

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Never underestimate the power of Tim Burton, whose MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN rules the Box Office this weekend with $26 million from 3,522 theatres for 20th Century Fox.  It gets a B+ CinemaScore from Audiences and a 63% on the Tomatometer.

DEEPWATER HORIZON debuts in second with $20 million from 3,259 theatres for Elevation Pictures/Lionsgate Films.  Premiering at TIFF ’16, the real-life Drama starring Mark Wahlberg and Kate Hudson gets 81% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN slips to third with $15.6 million for Sony Pictures in its second week, a two-week tally of $61.5 million.

STORKS is fourth with $14 million for Warner Bros. in its second week out, a total of $39 million over two weeks.

SULLY continues to go strong in fifth with $8.2 million for Warner Bros., a cumulative total of $105 million over four weeks.

MASTERMINDS opens in sixth for eOne Films/Relativity Media with $6.4 million in its debut from 3,042 theatres. Starring Kristen Wiig and Zach Galifianakis, the Comedy gets a B- CinemaScore and 38% on the Tomatometer.

SUICIDE SQUAD rounds-out the Top Ten for Warner Bros. with $1.6 million in its ninth week out, surpassing the $320 million-mark in North America.

With its origins tracing back to 1949 as a men’s-only clothing shop in Japan, UNIQLO has branched into a global phenomenon, its brand of stylish casual wear for men, women and children, taking the world by storm in over 14 countries.  Major markets in Asia, United Kingdom, Australia and the United States among other countries have already been enjoying the retailer’s fashions for years now. Now Canadians will discover their amazing looks and value as the first-ever UNIQLO CANADA shop at CF Toronto Eaton Centre opens tomorrow, Friday, September 30, 2016, with Yorkdale unveiling the second store in October 2016.

Operating over two levels at the Eaton Centre space, positioning it eye-level with giants like H&M and Nordstrom, we had the great privilege of being among the media-types and influencers who got to shop first at the store, charmed with Sake-infused Cocktails, the tunes of  Sony Music Canada artist Tyler Shaw, the beats of DJ Phil V and delicious East-meets-West nibbles. While feeling very familiar and GAP-like in layout, we were delighted at the practicality, comfort and sophistication of offerings.

While much of the store is geared right now towards Fall/Winter wear with their signature Ultra-Light Down vests, jackets and coats front and center, their products had a uniform look, each different enough from the other to target Canadian’s discerning taste for customizability.

We are banking also on their sturdily-crafted and thick 2-Way Stole, which also can be worn as a poncho, to take Torontonians by storm this Fall.  Several of their blazers, which border on casual in terms of comfort, but certainly presentable enough for the office, will dictate the new definition of “business casual” in the workplace.  Women’s fashions were flowy, yet at once form-flattering and we think Toronto ladies will love some of the pleated skirts which look elegant and substantial enough to endure our unforgivingly-indecisive weather.

Children’s and Babywear were too adorable to describe and we can only hope a few pet products are in development as we want our dogs and cats in on the Uniqlo–nomenon too!

Learn more about UNIQLO CANADA right here.

Our Snapstory:

Thrilled to help ring-in Japanese fashion powerhouse #UNIQLOCANADA’s Canadian launch at Eaton Centre. Opens tomorrow! 🍁🔴

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 29, 2016 at 6:32pm PDT

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We don’t know about you, but we’ve already got ROGUE ONE fever!  Hitting stores Friday, September 30, 2016, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story products are set to cause a commotion. Among the excitement ahead, Fans will have a chance to create and share their own short stories and skits celebrating the excitement, speculation and fan-created content that have kept that Star Wars legacy alive and thriving!

And guess what? Director Gareth Edwards will be among the panel members picking winners from around the globe!  Winners get a chance to attend a special Rogue One screening at LucasFilm in San Francisco where they just might see their work on the big screen!

The #GoRogue Fan Contest goes live on Friday, September 30, 2016.

Learn more about the contest here!

See some of the awesome Rogue One merchandise hitting stores:

We love sharing. Click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook and one of you Readers in Canada will win a special ROGUE ONE collectible seen above!

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So as many Fans already know, a huge Fan Event is being held for FANTASTIC BEASTS: A RETURN TO J.K. ROWLING’S WIZARDING WORLD, taking place on October 13, 2016… and Toronto’s been added to the fun! The worldwide fan event will kick off on Thursday, October 13th, at 8:30 p.m. GMT (3:30 p.m. EDT, 12:30 p.m. PDT) and simultaneously in major cities in the U.S. and internationally.

Following its Trailer’s release earlier that day, this event will show Fans in IMAX some brand new footage from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! Fans attending will receive a “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” exclusive t-shirt, commemorating the worldwide event, as well as a collectible mini-poster.

Lucky Fans in London and Los Angeles even will have some of the Cast on-hand to experience the joy with them!

In London: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler, and director David Yates will be on hand.
In Los Angeles: Colin Farrell and Jon Voight will be in attendance.

See a Cast greeting here:

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM will open worldwide on November 18, 2016, in 2D and 3D in select theatres and IMAX.

For details on tickets, visit here.

Mr. Will + The Cast of FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

#FantasticBeastsAndWhereToFindThem.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 29, 2016 at 9:41am PDT

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