We’ve had our eye on this one for a while.  After getting lots of love at TIFF ’13 and a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Picture to boot, Director Michael Dowse (Goon) returns with the charming Romantic Comedy, THE F WORD.   The Title decidedly will be known as What If in other territories.

The Film, made in Toronto, centers around Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe), who becomes infatuated with a Girl named Chantry (Zoe Kazan), only to discover that she’s already dating another Man, causing their relationship to be put in the doomed “friend zone”. We’ve all been there, right?

Rafe Spall, Megan Park, Mackenzie Davis and Adam Driver also star.

Watch the official Trailer, which just surfaced this past weekend:

Mr. Will and The Cast of The F Word:

eOne Films release The F Word on Friday, August 1, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films/Mr. Will Wong)

Singer/Songwriter Sean Lennon made a rare appearance in Toronto today in support of his and Partner, former-Model Charlotte Muhl Kemp‘s latest Album, Midnight Sun. The Disc released under the Duo, The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, is their third Album together since 2010’s Acoustic Sessions. Critics are calling the acclaimed release, “trippy”. Lennon jokes, “It’s Wizard and Witch Music – Harry Potter Music.”.

After flying in last night, the Duo were round-up early for press at Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition) making it just in time for their interview.

Lennon despite garnering acclaim in his own right as a Musician most widely is recognized as the only Son of The Beatles Legend John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

Lennon and Kemp despite a rushed arrival, were more than kind to take a few minutes out to stop for Photos and Autographs before heading to their Cadillac and  continue a day’s worth of interviews!

See our Snaps:

Midnight Sun is available now on iTunes here.

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

If there was any doubt that the second season of Netflix‘s ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK lives-up to the promise, then let those fears be alleviated.  Black certainly is back and with days left till the release of its new Season, here’s a friendly reminder that you can cancel your weekend plans right now because you will be hooked right from the get-go.

Attending a Screening of the first two episodes of Season Two tonight atop TIFF Bell Lightbox, my jaw dropped to learn that Academy Award-winning Actress Jodie Foster helmed the first episode.  Without giving anything away, you will be floored by the performances which many would agree were stepped-up a notch.  Taylor Schilling continues to wow and those of us who fell in love with breakout actress Danielle Brooks will find plenty to love about Taystee‘s new character developments.

Some Snaps from the night, including some Series-inspired Cocktails, which were phenomenal:

We all grew-up in the ’80s adoring ANNIE, so I must admit I had my doubts hearing of an upcoming Remake. I’m sorry, but Cameron Diaz just makes this entire Trailer. I’d never imagine her as Miss Hannigan, but it would appear to work!  And although Willow Smith originally was cast in the iconic titular role, adorable Quvenzhané Wallis does just fine here.  We’re actually excited to see this!

Official Synopsis:
Academy Award® nominee Quvenzhané Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) stars as Annie, a young, happy foster kid who’s also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they’d be back for her someday, it’s been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz). But everything’s about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx) – advised by his brilliant VP, Grace (Rose Byrne) and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor, Guy (Bobby Cannavale) – makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he’s her guardian angel, but Annie’s self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it’s the other way around.

Watch the Trailer:

Mr. Will Wong and Paramount Pictures want you to enter for a chance to win Advance Screening Passes to see one of this Summer’s most awaited Blockbusters, TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION!   Screenings take place Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in Toronto and Montreal.

Official Synopsis:

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION begins after an epic battle left a great city torn, but with the world saved.  As humanity picks up the pieces, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history…while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs.

With help from a new cast of humans (led by Mark Wahlberg), Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet.  In an incredible adventure, they are swept up in a war of good and evil, ultimately leading to a climactic battle across the world.

Watch the mindblowing Trailer:

Official Artwork:

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Contest deadline is Friday, June 20, 2014.

Good luck, Wongsters!

Mark Wahlberg & I in Toronto:

Paramount Pictures release TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION on Friday, June 27, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)

Not that there was ever any doubt, but Maleficent has a magnificent bow at the Box Office, pulling-in $70 million for Disney from 3,948 theatres.  The spin on the tale of Sleeping Beauty has Angelina Jolie front and centre proving v. well that she still undeniably is a massively bankable Star after some time away from the Big Screen.   Made for $180 million, it looks well on its way to earning back its bill,  thanks to an A CinemaScore from Audiences. Critics however gave it a less than stellar 47% on the Tomatometer but nonetheless, Fans are flocking to the theatres.

X-Men: Days of Future Past after a phenomenal opening last weekend for 20th Century Fox, continues to go strong in its second week with $32.6 million from 4,001 theatre.  It has already exceeded the $160 million-mark.

A Million Ways to Die in the West debuts in third this weekend for Universal Pictures with $17.1 million from 3,158 theatres.  Starring, produced and directed by Seth MacFarlane, the star-studded (Charlize Theron and Amanda Seyfried star also) Western-Comedy opens below expectations, made for $40 million. Critics gave it 33% on the Tomatometer and Audiences responded with a B CinemaScore.

Godzilla in its third week out brings-in $12.2 million for Warner Bros., good enough for fourth spot.  The Blockbuster thus far has made $173 million across North America.

The Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore re-teaming Blended, lands in fifth spot with $8.3 million for Warner Bros. in its second week out.

Chef continues to do well in limited release with $1.8 million from only 624 theatres for Open Road Films.  It opens next weekend in Canada.

The Other Woman surpasses the $80-million mark for 20th Century Fox in its sixth week out, rounding-out the Top Ten with $1.3 million.

The third edition of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival takes place across Toronto (TIFF Bell Lightbox, Isabel Bader Theatre), Vaughan and Hamilton between Thursday, June 12 through Friday, June 20, 2014! Taking place during Italian Heritage Month, the Festival celebrates Contemporary Italian Cinema from around the World!

Mr. Will wants to take a Reader and their Guest to experience the prestigious Opening Night Party and Film THE BEST OFFER ($85 value) on Thursday, June 12, 2014! The Party includes a sumptuous Buffet at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Hotel!

Several Italian Stars like Carlo Verdone, Enrico Brignano, Vittoria Puccini and several more are expected to attend the Festival this year!

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(Photo credit: ICFF)

The feedback about Documentary SUPERMENSCH coming out of TIFF ’13 was phenomenal. eOne Films and Mr. Will Wong want you to see it first in theatres, Toronto! The Screening takes place Thursday, June 5, 2014.

Official Synopsis:

n 1991, Mike Myers approached music manager Shep Gordon regarding an Alice Cooper song he wanted to use in his Film Wayne’s World. The two have been close friends ever since and 22 years later, Myers made his directorial debut with the story of Gordon’s legendary life, which includes interviews with Alice Cooper, Michael Douglas, Sylvester Stallone, Anne Murray and Willie Nelson.

Watch the Trailer:

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Mr. Will and some of the Stars behind SUPERMENSCH:

eOne Films release SUPERMENSCH on Friday, June 6, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/eOne Films)

Surprise! I mean, really! Jaws dropped as Hollywood Megastar Tom Cruise descended upon Toronto arriving unannounced at a Screening tonight of his latest Blockbuster, Edge of Tomorrow. Cruise, triple Academy Award Nominee and still today one of Cinema’s most bankable Stars is known for a litany of Box Office and Critical Smashes like World War Z, Magnolia, Mission: Impossible, A Few Good Men, Rain Man, Jerry Maguire, Top Gun, Cocktail, Risky Business and several, several more.

After an unbelievable Press Tour yesterday which saw him in one day visit London, New York and Paris, he certainly couldn’t leave-out his beloved Canadian Fans. Did you know he once lived in Ottawa even?

Watch him introduce Edge of Tomorrow to an ultra-exclusive invite-only audience which had no idea he would be there!

Security indeed was beefed-up which was the only indicator the Screening might have been out-of-the-ordinary. Suspicions grew rampant as soon as a Red Carpet was seen set up last minute with only a few Canadian outlets on-site at Scotiabank Theatre.

Edge of TOMorrow (Sorry! We had to do that at least once!) centers on a Soldier fighting a War against Aliens but caught in a time loop on his final day of battle. Emily Blunt also stars opposite Cruise.

Watch the Trailer below:

Of course it wouldn’t be a Toronto visit for a Celebrity without the requisite photo with Mr. Will! We had to ask amidst the sea of Selfie-Seekers and despite it not turning out the first time, Cruise was amazing to own it and snap our Selfie for us. A great sport! We’ve waited our whole life to meet Tom Cruise and the moment was a dream. Our favourite Tom Cruise, you ask? I’d have to say his Rock God Stacee Jaxx performance in the underrated Rock of Ages!

See our Snap:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

We love Victoria Duffield. In fact she is one of our favourite Canadian Pop Artists and we’re thrilled to get to stream her brand new Album ACCELERATE first! What fun is getting to enjoy something awesome without sharing it with Friends? Duffield‘s first Album, 2012’s SHUT UP AND DANCE got major high rotation on our iPod and we are excited what’s next!  Paper Planes and 2 Become 1 are my faves so far upon first listen!  Fun.

Steam Duffield‘s new Album in full here:

How about that time we met Duffield?

Warner Music Canada release ACCELERATE on Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

Order it here!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Warner Music Canada)