Toronto received a huge treat today as Funnyman Jim Carrey received a Hero’s welcome home with a late-announced Book Signing at Indigo Yorkdale earlier this afternoon after flying-in on his private jet from New York City.

Meeting over 200 lucky Fans who queued as early as midnight last night, enduring a sprinkling of rain even, Carrey arrived around 12:30 PM to do a bit of Press before taking his time, greeting each and every one of his Fans who were speedy enough to score a Wristband.  Not only did he sign the requisite copies of his debut Children’s Book How Roland Rolls, he posed for goofy Photos and genuinely made an effort to get to know his Toronto Supporters.  Carrey even read the entire book in animated spirit, drawing big laughs from Attendees, big and small.

“I know on appearances I’m a perfect specimen of manhood, and I’m absorbing millions on millions frigabytes of info on a daily basis growing all the time – but on the inside I’m a Child filled with wonder”, says Carrey on why he decided to write a Children’s Book.  For those unaware, How Roland Rolls tells the Tale of a Wave named Roland who must face the eventual end of his life as soon as he hits the sand.  Little does he realize though that he has a greater purpose in life.  Read more about it here.

See my Snaps with Carrey below:

See a quick Clip of Carrey interacting with the Audience today:

It was an incredible experience I will never forget!  For someone of Carrey‘s stature humbly to make the effort to connect with us says a lot about him as a Person and anyone in attendance today was rewarded handsomely for their loyalty.

 Indigo Bookstore must also be commended for making the Event a smooth success as few walked away disappointed with the intimate access they had to Carrey!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Sandra Bullock continues to prove herself as a major Box Office Megastar with her latest Film, Sci-Fi Flick Gravity which premiered at TIFF ’13 to raves, debuting on-top with a stellar $55 million from 3,575 theatres. Other recent Blockbusters featuring her front and center include The Blind Side, The Heat and The Proposal.  Directed by Alfonso Cuaron, the Film not only won praise from Audiences with an A- CinemaScore, but Critics universally adored the Film, it receiving a rating of 98% on the Tomatometer.  With the buzz continuing to spill-over via word-of-mouth, look for a possible #1 repeat next weekend, although certainly it faces stiff competition from Captain Phillips.

Last week’s Champ Cloud with a Chance of Meatballs 2 continues to go strong for Sony Pictures, landing in number two this weekend with $21.5 million, for a cumulative total of $60 million in two weeks.

In third spot with $7.6 million from 3,024 theatres, is Runner Runner which debuts to both lackluster numbers for 20th Century Fox, getting a paltry 8% on the Tomatometer and not-so-great C- CinemaScore for the Thriller-Drama starring Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake and Gemma Arterton.

Prisoners in its third week performs respectable in fourth spot with $5.7 million from 3,236 theatres for Warner Bros. also. It grows closer to the $50 million mark.

Rush in its second week lands in fifth spot with $4.4 million from 2,308 theatres for Universal Pictures/Imagine/eOne Films. To date it has grossed over $18 million in its second week of wide release.

Pulling Strings opens in ninth spot for Lionsgate Films, the Comedy earning $2.5 million from only 387 theatres.  The Film stars Laura Ramsey, Jaime Camil, Stockard Channing and Tom Arnold, still yet to see a Canadian release.

Rounding-out the Top Ten for Fox Searchlight is the excellent Rom-Com, Enough Said, which in its third week earns $2.1 million from only 437 theatres. Critics have given the Film, one of the last from the late James Gandolfini, universal praise with a 95% rating on the Tomatometer.

Versatile Showman Nick Cannon, who happens also to be the Husband of my favourite Singer, Mariah Carey, arrived in Toronto today for a v. special appearance at Tryst Night Club.  Brought-in by Ramiro Productions, Cannon played a Set before a packed Crowd at the Peter Street Club, pleasing them with Music from the likes of  Michael Jackson to our Homeboy, Drake.  Earlier in the evening, he met Fans at a private Meet & Greet at the Venue.

To promote his appearance tonight, Cannon who is known best as the Host of America’s Got Talent plus a starring role in Popular Comedy 2002 Drama, Drumline, appeared earlier today at KISS 92.5 where his Interview with Roz & Mocha can be heard on Monday.  He also visited Entertainment Tonight Canada‘s Studio where he chatted about everything from his marriage, to Miley Cyrus.  Watch the Interview here!

I spotted Cannon, who happens to celebrate his Birthday next week, out last night and he was amazingly to stop for a Snap.  “Sure thing, Man!”, said an enthused and blingy Cannon who was sporting a KINGDOM Ball Cap and a Leather Jacket.  Certainly he had a long day today, which saw him doing good out in New York this morning, before a series of appearances here in the City in the latter part of the day.

See our Snap:

(Photo credit: NBC/Mr. Will Wong)

It’s the Album we’ve all been waiting for! Sony Music Canada and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to give Canadian Readers a chance to win copies of MILEY CYRUS’ BANGERZ!

After charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with the infectious We Can’t Stop and number one with Wrecking Ball, the newly-crowned Pop Princess is set for World domination with this her fourth Studio Disc. In addition, the Video for the latter already has set a record for most views in 24 hours on VEVO. Basically, we’ve got Miley on our minds.

Tracks on BANGERZ include:

1. “Adore You”
2. “We Can’t Stop”
3. “SMS (Bangerz)” (featuring Britney Spears)
4. “4×4” (featuring Nelly)
5. “My Darlin'” (featuring Future)
6. “Wrecking Ball”
7. “Love Money Party” (featuring Big Sean)
8. “#GETITRIGHT”
9. “Drive”
10. “FU” (featuring French Montana)
11. “Do My Thang”
12. “Maybe You’re Right”
13. “Someone Else”

To enter to win a copy of the eagerly-awaited BANGERZ, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Double your chances be sharing this Post with your Facebook Friends or Re-Tweeting the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/bangerz @MRWILLW wants us to #win copies of #MileyCyrus‘ #BANGERZ. In stores 10/8/! RT and like on Mr. Will’s Facebook Page!

In the meantime, let’s enjoy the Director’s Cut of Cyrus’ Video, helmed by Terry Richardson, for Wrecking Ball below:

Sony Music Canada releases BANGERZ on Tuesday, October 8, 2013.

To pre-order BANGERZ (Deluxe Edition) on iTunes, click here.

(Photo credit: Sony Music)

Hot off its victory as the Winner of the People’s Choice Award at TIFF ’13, Steve McQueen‘s Oscar Contender 12 Years a Slave soon gets a release, starting with Toronto first. Both Fox Searchlight Canada and Mr. Will Wong would like Readers to experience first the Film everyone’s raving about emphatically!

The Screening takes place the week of October 14, 2013. Final time/venue to be announced.

Offical Synopsis:
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon‘s chance meeting with a Canadian Abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life. Based on the Book by Solomon Northup.

12 Years a Slave also stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson, Alfre Woodard, Paul Giamatti and Lupita Nyong’o.

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Double your shot by sharing this Post via Facebook with your Friends or Re-Tweeting the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/12yearsaslave-2 @MRWILLW wants us to #win Double Passes to attend an Advance Screening in Toronto of #12YearsaSlave. Opens 10/18!

See the Trailer below:

Mr. Will and the amazing Steve McQueen himself at TIFF ’13:

Good luck.

Fox Searchlight releases 12 Years a Slave in Toronto on Friday, October 18, 2013, followed by additional Cities.

(Photo/video credit: Fox Searchlight)

I really don’t know how Moviegoers are going to choose, but Christmas Day 2013 is shaping-up to be perhaps the busiest yet with Oscar Contender vs. Oscar Contender vs. Oscar Contender pitted against one another.  Check-out the above latest Character Posters for David O. Russell‘s (Silver Linings Playbook, The Fighter) American Hustle, which evaded us at TIFF ’13, but cannot hide much longer with its release soon before us!

The authenticity is killing me.

The Drama is about a former Con Artist and his Partner-in-Crime, who are enlisted by a Federal Agent to turn the tables against other Criminals and corrupt Politicians, namely the Mayor of Camden, New Jersey.  American Hustle stars Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence.

Trailer below:

Sony Pictures/Columbia Pictures releases AMERICAN HUSTLE on Christmas Day.

(Photo/video credit: Columbia Pictures)

The Stars just keep coming to Toronto!  Funnyman Jim Carrey will be in-town this weekend to promote his new Children’s Book, How Roland Rolls.  It was just a year ago that the Newmarket-born Actor was in the City filming Kick-Ass 2 and who would’ve known he had this up his sleeve?

Official Synopsis:

HOW ROLAND ROLLS is a story about a wave named Roland who’s afraid that, one day, when he hits the beach, his life will be over. But when he gets deep, he’s struck by the notion that he’s not just a wave — he’s the whole big, wide ocean! The story shows humanity’s interconnectedness through the metaphor of a wave in the ocean.

The Book is lavishly illustrated by Rob Nason, who won a Golden Reel award for his work as Art Director on the film Anastasia, as well as an Annie Awards nomination. His work on Thumbelina garnered the Hans Christian Andersen award. His Cover for the inspiring grass-roots Children’s Book, Saltwater Taffy, was nominated as Cover of the Year and was a Finalist for the prestigious Benjamin Franklin award.

You can see Carrey in-person this Sunday at Indigo Yorkdale (3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON) at 1:00 PM EST as he’ll be signing copies of How Roland Rolls.  Wristbands will be handed-out at 10:00 AM to those who buy the Book in-store that day.  He will be signing copies of the Book only and there will be a maximum 1-2 copies signed per Customer.

More details here on the Event.

(Photo credit: Some Kind of Garden Media)

After making a big splash at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City and garnering multiple awards, Documentary BRIDEGROOM soon will see a release via Netflix!

The heartbreaking Documentary tells the Story of two Men in a committed and loving six-year relationship, torn apart after one of them dies tragically. The Film examines the how two People without the legal protection of Marriage can completely be torn apart.  The is an important Must-See!

See the compelling Trailer below:

BRIDEGROOM is available for streaming starting Sunday, October 27, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

We don’t know about you, but we are counting down the days till The Hunger Games: Catching Fire hits theatres. 50 days to be precise.

For those of you who absolutely cannot wait, Advance Tickets are available for purchase now at:
www.cineplex.com
www.empiretheatres.com
www.landmarkcinemas.com

Watch the brand-new IMAX Trailer for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire below:

And guess what I got in the mail today?!  A brand new Mockingjay Pin!  The second one in the Series!  I couldn’t stop wearing my first one!

Remember who the enemy is.

eOne Films release The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on Friday, November 22, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

I’m always happy to see my Friends go on to do big and amazing things. I’m extra-proud to introduce you to a dear Friend, Monsieur Adi, who is taking the Pop World by storm!  He already has a devout following online thanks to the support of the Blogging Community, who have embraced his Remixes for the likes of Ellie Goulding, Lana Del Rey, Capital Cities, Beyonce and more recently, Canada’s v. own Tegan and Sara.

Adi, who hails from Milan, is London-managed and Paris-based, is now ready to unleash original Music of his own starting with debut Single What’s Going On, featuring Sierra-Leonean/British Songstress, A*M*E.  The Dance Track sampling vocally Soul II Soul‘s Back to Life, is a delightful slice of Electro-House, featuring his signature dramatic strings.

I have the distinction of being the first Vocalist to collaborate with Adi a few years back and it thrills me how quickly he continues to make leaps and bounds musically.  He is a bona fide Star with a unique vision which embodies a sense of Fashion into the listening experience.

You must check-out his exquisitely-styled Debut Video for What’s Going On (featuring A*M*E):

While we’re still waiting for a North American release of his Music, for more Monsieur Adi, you can follow him on the following channels:

http://twitter.com/monsieuradi
http://facebook.com/monsieuradi
http://youtube.com/mnsradi

(Photo/video credit: Sony Music)