Those watching the Olympics tonight were in for a huge treat, a new Trailer for ROGUE ONE!

Synopsis:
Lucasfilm’s Rogue One, which takes place before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, tells the story of unlikely heroes who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star.

The cast includes Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, and Forest Whitaker. “Rogue One” is directed by Gareth Edwards.

See the new Trailer:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release ROGUE ONE Friday, December 16, 2016.

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

Summer is in high gear and Hollywood North certainly is abuzz with names in the 6ix! Among the productions filming in and around the City are IT,  Flatliners, The Expanse, The Good Witch and American Gods.

See some of the names we spotted around town of late:

Steven Williams. This original cast member of 21 JUMP STREET (Series) has a accomplished résumé and is in town filming the IT Remake. The Clown Horror also stars Bill Skarsgård (Hemlock Grove), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) and Jaeden Lieberher (St. Vincent).

TV Veteran #StevenWilliams in Toronto filming the #ITMovie Remake.

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Jaeden Lieberher already is building an impressive body of work at age 13. His two recent Films St. Vincent and Midnight Special, starring alongside the likes of Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Bill Murray and Michael Shannon. He stars also in the IT Remake.

Rising star #JaedenLieberher (St. Vincent, Midnight Special) in Toronto filming #ITMovie Remake!

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Edmonton’s Terry Chen has starred in a litany of projects including Almost Famous and more recently House of Cards. He stars in The Expanse which continues through September.

TV and Film veteran #TerryChen in Toronto for #TheExpanse.

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Bruce Langley stars in American Gods as Technical Boy, the Series just making a splash at San Diego Comic-Con. The British Actor who makes his TV debut here, has been in-town since spring working on the Series adaptated from Neil Gainan‘s Novel.

Rising star #BruceLangley in Toronto filming much-buzzed series #AmericanGods.

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Fame is finding Kiersey Clemons quickly and after a memorable turn in Box Office success Neighbors 2, she is here filming the Michael Douglas-produced Remake of Flatliners alongside Ellen Page, Diego Luna and Kiefer Sutherland. She is slated to star in upcoming DC Comics adaptation, The Flash in a leading role!

With sweetie #KierseyClemons, in town filming the Remake of #Flatliners. She stars next in a leading role in Motion Picture, #TheFlash.

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James Denton needs little introduction, having stolen many hearts on popular series Desperate Housewives. He is currently filming season three of popular series The Good Witch alongside Bailee Madison and Catherine Bell. The Series films till December.

Feelin’ ‘desperate’? #JamesDenton in Toronto filming #TheGoodWitch! Remember him as Mike in #DesperateHousewives

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Tom Odell already is onto his second album but we’re just getting to know him! The 25-year-old English Singer/Songwriter gained popularity with his 2013 track Another Love and new single Magnetised. His second album Wrong Crowd, was released just last week domestically and he currently is in town promoting the Disc ahead of his upcoming tour which hits Toronto’s Mod Club this Fall.

Odell already is a huge name in the UK having been christened with the foreboding Critics’ Choice Award at the BRITs in 2013. He also was named Songwriter of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards. The same was given to the likes of Adele, Florence and the Machine and Emeli Sandé.

Check out his latest single Magnetised as performed on Global‘s The Morning Show (National Edition):

Interrupting a smoke break, Odell was kind to stop quickly for a Selfie!

See our Snap:

With BRIT Award and Ivor Novello winner #TomOdell. His new Disc #WrongCrowd is now in stores.

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eOne Films + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS. Screenings take place as follows:

Toronto – Wednesday August 17 – Yonge-Eglington – 7:00 PM
Vancouver – Wednesday August 17 – Marine Gateway – 7:00 PM
Calgary – Wednesday August 17 – Crowfoot Crossing – 7:00 PM
Edmonton – Wednesday August 17 – Windermere – 7:00 PM
Winnipeg – Wednesday August 17 – St. Vital – 7:00 PM
Ottawa – Wednesday August 17 – Cineplex Ottawa – 7:00 PM
Halifax – Wednesday August 17 – Scotiabank Halifax – 6:30 PM

Synopsis:
In a mythical, ancient Japan, kindhearted Kubo (Art Parkinson) finds himself on the run from gods and monsters, igniting an age-old vendetta. His only chance for survival rests on finding the magical suit of armor once worn by his fallen father, the greatest samurai the world has ever known.

With Monkey (Charlize Theron) by his side, as well as his father’s former student Beetle (Matthew McConaughey), Kubo confronts his family’s past and fights the evil forces that seek to destroy his people.

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK. Indicate for us your City.

eOne Films release KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS on Friday, August 19, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

We’re so pumped! Universal Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see BRIDGET JONES’S BABY! The latest in one of our favourite Franchise of all time. Screenings take place Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in the following cities:

Toronto Cineplex Yonge & Eglinton 7:00 PM
Vancouver Cineplex International Village 7:00 PM
Montreal Banque Scotia Montreal 7:00 PM
Edmonton Cineplex Odeon South Common 7:00 PM
Winnipeg SilverCity St. Vital 7:00 PM
Calgary Landmark Shawnessy 7:00 PM
Ottawa Cineplex Ottawa Cinemas 7:00 PM

Synopsis:
SHE’S BACK.  SHE’S PREGNANT.  AND SHE’S STILL SINGLE.  THIS FALL, BRIDGET JONES HAS TWO CHOICES, ONE DECISION AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.  UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS RENÉE ZELLWEGER, COLIN FIRTH AND PATRICK DEMPSEY IN BRIDGET JONES’S BABY.  IN THEATRES SEPTEMBER 16TH.

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK. Tell us your City and also who Bridget should be with. The beloved Mr. Darcy or the alluring Jack? Click “share” from there for an extra shot!

G’luck, Willionaire$!

Universal Pictures Canada release BRIDGET JONES’S BABY Friday, September 16, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

Following the great success of chains like CONGEE QUEEN and SUSHI LEGEND, the same people behind these establishments are onto something unique with their Taiwanese-Japanese Fusion stop, PETIT POTATO.

The cozy space with booth and table seating is located at Finch x Leslie on Ravel Rd.  in North York. Frequently jam-packed due to tons of Social Media exposure of late, the Restaurant’s marquee item lies not in its main menu, but in its Desserts. If you’ve had Bubble Tea, at some point you may have eaten or at least witnessed Brick Toast. The thick-cut (about the height of three slices of Texas Toast) slice of soft, sweet white bread often is topped with anything from fruits to condensed milk to chocolate. PETIT POTATO‘s rendition of the snacktime favourite however, is next level.  It is multi-tiered, enrobed in a creamy coat  and ice cream, stacked somewhat like a gingerbread house with flavours like strawberry, cookies and creme to mango. A matcha green tea option we hear is coming soon. The novelty item is meant to be shared with a group of hungry friends and requires about 30 minutes’ notice. We tried the mango option and it was beyond decadent, while some of the middle toast pieces were dry, it is best to let them sop-up the cream for optimal enjoyment.

Make no mistake, PETIT POTATO isn’t a dessert shop. Their main fare is a hodgepodge of trends from Ramen to Japanese Omelettes and iron skillet rice dishes. Sprinkled throughout are the occasional nods to classic Taiwanese fare like Three-Cup Chicken (basil-ginger chicken… their boneless version is geared a little more to local tastes) and braised Pork Belly. The selections are unique and exactly what the Asian community of greater Toronto Area wants – variety and value. While a vast majority of diners were Asian, ranging from 20-something to parents looking to wow their kids with the Brick Toast Tower, there was a bit of diversity also. This is the power of word of mouth promotion which has taken Bubble Tea from the small shops of Taiwan to the shopping malls of North America. And yes, the still-trendy beverage is prominent on the PETIT POTATO menu, along with a variety of iced teas and slushes. We even saw durian-flavoured slush for the adventurous, the stinky fruit getting a huge profile boost thanks to its biggest fan in Hollywood, Jessica Chastain.

Our greatest thrill? We devoured a delightfully thick and savoury bowl of mock-Shark Fin Soup with a splash of red vinegar. We have been thinking about it all day literally. A must try.

Their Ramen is comparable to some of the trendy shops downtown while lacking the sophistication in flavour of greats like Momofuku, Kiton and Sansotei. Our biggest regret was not having tummy room for those rice-stuffed Japanese Omelettes which intigued us so much.

We hear a Seafood Boil is the group’s next enterprise.

Learn more about PETIT POTATO here. They are located at 10 Ravel Road.

Watch our PETIT POTATO experience:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

SUICIDE SQUAD very much is alive and well in its debut at the Box Office with a stunning $146 million opening for Warner Bros. from 4,255 theatres. In addition to garnering the distinction of being the highest August opening ever for a Film, it also ranks second behind CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR as the second highest opening Film of 2016! Critics were harsh with a 26% on the Tomatometer, but Audiences gave it redeeming B+ CinemaScore.

A distant second is JASON BOURNE with $22 million in its second week out for Universal Pictures.  It has made $102 million so far domestically.

BAD MOMS does great in third with $14.1 million for STX Entertainment and eOne Films in its second week out. It has just surpassed the $50 million-mark.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS is in fourth with $10 million for Universal Pictures.  In five weeks it is on the verge of $320 million in North America.

NINE LIVES opens in fifth with $6.6 million for EuropaCorp/VVS Films, from 2,264 theatres. Critics were harsh on the cat-human bodyswap Comedy with a 5% on the Tomatometer but it interestingly gets a really solid B+ CinemaScore.

ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE rounds-out the Top Ten with $3.9 million for 20th Century Fox, in its third week out.

Few Artists have pushed the boundaries with recognition like Peaches. The Electro Icon from Toronto has toured the world, shocking audiences with her gender-bending theatrics, challenging our perceptions about sexuality. Equally a performance artist as she is an actual musician, she is known best for her dance hit Fuck the Pain Away and was the subject of a Concert-Documentary Film at TIFF ’12, Peaches Does Herself.

In a rare move, Peaches did the morning show circuit today in advance of her Massey Hall show tonight with The Hidden Cameras, topping off at CP24 Breakfast and Global‘s The Morning Show (National Edition).

Peaches in the mainstream has appeared on several soundtracks including Lost in Translation and Mean Girls. She has also collaborated with the likes of Christina Aguilera and P!nk!  Did you know she also used to share a living space with Feist?

See our Snap:

With Electro Icon #Peaches🍑!!! She plays Massey Hall!

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Although it has been a couple years, supermodel and Victoria’s Secret Angel Martha Hunt returns back to the City today for an in-store appearance. Fans had the chance today at Eaton Centre shop to meet the blonde beauty who happens to be a part of Taylor Swift‘s Squad, between 5-6 PM.

Earlier in the day the North Carolina native did the rounds including stops at Global Television‘s The Morning Show (Toronto edition). Although her handlers were insistent on rushing her in, she did stop for a quick Selfie.  She is gorgeous!

Hunt also took over Victoria’s Secret Snapchat also for a day.

See our Selfie:

With Supermodel #MarthaHunt. Meet her at Eaton Centre later today at #VictoriasSecret 5-6 PM!

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Sarah Gadon is no stranger to Toronto. The star on the rise who continues to build momentum in Hollywood while based in the City, did the rounds to promote her new Drama, INDIGNATION.

Gadon made an appearance last night in support of the Film surprising Fans at a Toronto screening!  The Drama centers on Marcus (Logan Lerman), who leaves New Jersey to attend college in Ohio.  He experiences a sexual awakening meeting Olivia (Sarah Gadon) and confronts the school’s dean (Tracy Letts) over the role of religion in academic life.

In addition to CITY’s Breakfast Television, she appeared on Global’s The Morning Show sporting a no-fuss look in navy.

See a Snap:

#SarahGadon out today for #INDIGNATION. Out this Friday.

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See the Trailer:

Elevation Pictures release INDIGNATION Friday, August 5, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures/Mr. Will Wong)