Getting his first big break in 1985 Classic The Goonies, success as one of Hollywood’s top Leading Men was a long, arduous journey. After appearing off and on in several TV roles,  Josh Brolin finally received the plum assignment of a well-noticed Supporting Role in Best Picture-winning No Country for Old  Men as Llewelyn Moss, directed by the Coen Brothers. Since then, there’s been no turning back for the handsome son of Actor James Brolin and Stepson of Barbra Streisand.

Brolin in recent memory has starred in several memorable roles including a widely-acclaimed performance in W. as George W. Bush. 2008 Drama Milk saw him go-on to garner an Academy Award nomination for his Role has the hot-headed Dan White, opposite Sean Penn.  2010 would see him in another pivotal Role, re-teaming him with the Coen Brothers’ in their Remake of True Grit, which went on the garner a whopping ten Academy Award nominations.

The Actor has had a high-profile year in 2013, starring in $105-million-grossing Gangster Squad, Spike Lee‘s Arthouse Remake of Oldboy and next, Jason Reitman‘s Labor Day.  The latter widely was acclaimed at TIFF ’13, seeing Brolin fly-in to Toronto to promote the Film. Paying back a favour, he participated in a Live Read of Boogie Nights hosted by Montreal-born Reitman which drew big laughs at Ryerson Theatre.

I had the immense pleasure of finally meeting Brolin after admiring him on the Big Screen for years and he was everything I’d imagined – fun-loving, spirited and charming.  Every occasion I spotted him, whether he was out attending a Junket for Labor Day or on his way to a party, he always was giving to Fans. On one occasion I saw him roll-down his window (top left), point his finger at a Fan, taking his name and making an arrangement to take a Photo with him later in the day.  He actually fulfilled his promise.

Despite being paired with one of the most iconic Actresses of our time in Kate Winslet, much of Labor Day is carried by Brolin‘s heartfelt performance – at once volatile, at once gentle as an escaped Convict Frank Chambers, taking shelter with Single Mom Adele Wheeler (Kate Winslet) and her young Son, Henry (Gattlin Griffith).

See the Trailer for Labor Day below:

My Review of Labor Day here.

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Paramount Pictures releases LABOR DAY on Friday, January 31, 2014.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong | Video credit: Paramount Pictures)

Mr. Will Wong and Paramount Pictures want to take you to an Advance Screening in Toronto to one of this year’s most hotly-buzzed Films, Martin Scorcese‘s THE WOLF OF WALL STREET starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Matthew McConaughey!  Screening takes place Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Scotiabank Theatre.

Official Synopsis:

Revered Filmmaker Martin Scorsese directs the story of New York Stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio).   From the American dream to corporate greed, Belfort goes from penny stocks and righteousness to IPOs and a life of corruption in the late ’80s.  Excess success and affluence in his early twenties as founder of the Brokerage Firm Stratton Oakmont warranted Belfort the Title – The Wolf of Wall Street.

Money.  Power.  Women.  Drugs.  Temptations were for the taking and the threat of authority was irrelevant.  For Jordan and his Wolf Pack, modesty was quickly deemed overrated and more was never enough.

Watch the positively mesmerizing Trailer:

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Paramount Pictures release THE WOLF OF WALL STREET on Christmas Day.

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Who isn’t a Directioner?!? Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada and Mr. Will Wong want to give Readers a chance to see and own on Blu-ray Box Office Hit and acclaimed Fan Favourite from Director Morgan Spurlock, ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US! Included with this Prize Pack are a copy of their latest Disc, MIDNIGHT MEMORIES, Book, T-Shirt and a pair of ultra-rare 1D Sunglasses!!!

Please, remain calm. And read the Synopsis….

ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature Film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis’ meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on The X-Factor, to conquering the World and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it’s really like to be One Direction.

Watch the Trailer below:

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http://www.mrwillwong.com/thisisus @MRWILLW wants us to #win a #ONEDIRECTION #THISISUS Prize Pack!  In-stores 12/17!

Good luck, Wongsters!

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Order ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US here.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada releases ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 17, 2013.  Midnight Memories also is in stores now!

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We all love Jonathan Rhys Meyers and here’s your chance not only to see, but to own his latest Film, A GRAND AFFAIR forever!  Something warm and romantic to ignite your Holiday!

Official Synopsis:
In 1935-1936, in Geneva, the seductive Solal, who officiates the League of Nations, tries to win the heart of the beautiful Ariane, a Protestant aristocrat and wife of his subordinate, Adrien. It does not take long for Ariane to succumb to the charm of the young man, but their passionate relationship leads the lovers to a tragic fate.

Directed by Glenio Bonder, the Film stars both Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Natalia Vodianova.

Mr. Will Wong and Mongrel Media want to give Readers a chance to win a copy of  the deliciously juicy A GRAND AFFAIR on DVD.  To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook and share it on Facebook to double your chances!

Watch the Trailer below:

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Order it now here!

Mongrel Media releases A GRAND AFFAIR, now in stores on on Video-on-Demand.

(Photo/video credit: Mongrel Media)

Did you know that 80% of all YouTube views come from outside the U.S.? YouTube Canada has compiled a year-end List of our Country’s most-viewed Videos online broken down by Music Videos and Trending Videos and coincidentally Canadians stand at number nine in each respective category!

See who made the Lists:

Top Trending Videos in Canada for 2013

1. Ylvis – the Fox (What does the Fox Say) by tvnorge
2. Dove Real Beauty Sketches by Doveunitedstates
3. How Animals Eat Their Food by MisterEpicMann
4. Baby & Me / the new evian film by Evianbabies
5. Yolo (Feat Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar) by thelonelyisland
6. Harlem Shake (original army edition) by kennethaakonsen
7. The NFL A Bad Lip Reading by BadLipReading
8. Drive Thru Invisible Driver Prank by MagicofRahat
9. Space Oddity by Chris Hadfield
10. Telekinetic Coffee Shop Surprise by CarrieNYC

Top Music Videos in Canada for 2013

1. Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball by MileyCyrusVEVO
2. Psy – Gentleman M/V by officialpsy
3. Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop by MileyCyrusVEVO
4. Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines ft. T.I. Pharrell by RobinThickeVEVO
5. Rihanna – Stay ft. Mikky Ekko by RihannaVEVO
6. P!nk – Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate Ruess by PinkVEVO
7. Katy Perry – Roar (Official) by KatyPerryVEVO
8. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Can’t Hold us Feat. Ray Dalton by RyanLewis
9. Drake – Started from the Bottom (Explicit) by DrakeVEVO
10. Selena Gomez – Come & Get It by SelenaGomezVEVO

In celebration of a memorable year, a group of over 60 YouTube Content Creators came together and made a Mash-up Video titled YouTube Rewind: What Does 2013 Say?

Watch below:

Check-out more 2013 Top Lists on the YouTube Rewind Channel.

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It’s been a nine-year wait, but at long last beloved Media Icon Ron Burgundy will return to the Big Screen in ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES! Paramount Pictures and Mr. Will Wong want to give Readers the amazing chance to win Passes to an Advance Screening of this hilarious Sequel  in Toronto (Cineplex Yonge & Dundas – 9:30 PM), Ottawa (Cineplex Colisseum – 7:00 PM) and Montreal (Cineplex Forum – 7:00 PM), on Monday, December 16, 2013.

Official Synopsis:

With the ’70s behind him, San Diego’s top-rated Newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Also back for more are Ron‘s Co-anchor and Wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), Weatherman Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), Man on the Street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and Sports Guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) — all of whom won’t make it easy to stay classy… while taking New York’s first 24-hour News Channel by storm.

Watch the Trailer below:

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Movember may be over, but Ron Burgundy certainly has us obsessing into the Holidays!   The beloved Media Icon who just stopped-off in Toronto last week, soon can be seen in ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES.  In celebration of its release, we’re challenging you to guess these following Celebrity Mustaches, one of which belongs to Mr. Stay Classy himself!

Don’t have a hairy conniption now – I’ll give you some clues!

Pair the below names with the above famous Mustaches:

John Waters

Ron Burgundy

Burt Reynolds

Tom Selleck

Charlie Chaplin

Clark Gable

Borat

Freddie Mercury

Also, have you had a chance to make your own Mustache yet?  Upload a Photo of yourself using the Anchorman 2 Mustache Maker and share with the Hashtag #ANCHORMAN2!  Try it here!

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OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:

With the 70’s behind him, San Diego’s top rated Newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Also back for more are Ron’s Co-Anchor and Wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), Weather Man Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), Man on the Street Brian Fontana (Paul Rudd) and Sports  Guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) – All of whom won’t make it easy to stay classy…while taking the Nation’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.

In case you haven’t yet been floored by it, see the Trailer for ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES below:

Paramount Pictures releases ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)

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Not unlike Miley Cyrus‘ Megahit Wrecking Ball, Glee Star Lea Michele certainly knows the power of a ball simile and after a long wait, her debut Single as a Solo Artist finally is before us. Penned by Australian Singer/Songwriter, Cannonball is an uplifting Pop Moment.

More than ever, Michele‘s tone is reminiscent of a younger Celine Dion and the Track certainly should find a place on Top 40/Hot AC Radio as it fits.  The Track touches upon her breakdown and subsequent rise again.  “I got this new beginning and I will fly, will fly, will fly like  Cannonball”, she sings.  We’re all rooting for her!

Listen in full:

LOUDER, the debut Album by Michele hits stores Tuesday, March 4, 2014 via Sony Music.

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It’s that time of year again! In what is becoming a Holiday Tradition here at Mr. Will Wong, I’d love to unveil to you this year’s Limited Edition Holiday Card!  As in previous years, we’ve partnered with SMITTEN KITTEN, Purveyor of cheeky and charming Papergoods and Gifts and once again we’re thrilled to collaborate again!

If you’ve popped-in recently to your local Indigo/Chapters, Papersource or Urban Outfitters, chances are you’ve been smitten by their Products already.  Their Creepy Santa Cards are an absolute Must-Have for your loved ones this Holiday Season.

Let’s admit it – we’re all Robsessed and in true Torontonian spirit, Billy and I are paying homage to our favourite Robsession this year in celebrating the Holidays.

We’ve printed only a v. limited number of Holiday Cards for Readers but if you’d like one personalized by yours truly, Mr. Will, simply click “like” on this Post over at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook.  After you’ve done so, simply drop a direct message via Facebook with your mailing address.  The first 60 Readers to do so are guaranteed a Card!  All are welcome to sign-up – one Card only per household. Hurry! 

Don’t forget to check-out SMITTEN KITTEN‘s Online Shop for some Holiday Gifts and inspiration!

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After settling for second spot last weekend, Disney‘s Oscar-buzzed Animated Feature, Frozen advances to the top of the Box Office this chilly weekend with $31.6 million from 3,742 theatres across North America.  After debuting in second last week the Film voiced by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel initially was behind The Hunger Games: Catching Fire at the start of the weekend, but Moviegoing traffic from Families drove its numbers up Saturday and Sunday.  In two weeks, it has grossed $134 million.

After two record-setting weeks on-top, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire slips to second spot this weekend with $27 million from 4,163 theatres.  In three weeks, it has earned over $336 million for eOne Films and Lionsgate Films.

Opening on a less-than-ideal weekend, Christian Bale‘s latest Drama, Out of the Furnace debuts in third spot with $5.3 million for Open Road Films and VVS Films. Audiences gave the violence-driven Film an C+ CinemaScore, while Critics were about on-par with a 55% tallied on the Tomatometer.

Thor: The Dark World still continues to go well in fourth with $4.7 million, now in its fifth week in theatres. It is nearing-in on the $200 mark and likely will surpass that shortly for Disney.  This places it ahead of fifth-place finisher Delivery Man also from Disney, with $3.8 million.

Homefront remains in sixth place again this weekend for VVS Films and Open Road Films, with $3.2 million this weekend. eOne Films/The Weinstein Co.’s Philomena continues to go well in limited release with $3.2 million in ninth spot this weekend based on its Oscar buzz. Black Nativity rounds-out-onto the Top Ten with $889k for Fox Searchlight.

A big weekend ahead is expected for Warner Bros. as they release their  Blockbuster The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug next weekend.