The final Trailer for MEAN GIRLS has just dropped, and here’s a peek! Just one more week till it hits theatres!

AUDIENCES CAN BE THE FIRST TO SEE MEAN GIRLS ON JANUARY 10^TH AT THE ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR PINK EARLY ACCESS SCREENING EVENT IN ADVANCE OF THE FILM’S NATIONWIDE THEATRICAL RELEASE ON JANUARY 12^TH. 

Paramount Pictures will offer the Early Access Screening event on Wednesday, January 10 at 7:00pm local time, presented in select theatres across the country. Tickets for the Early Access Screening Event and participating theatres can be found HERE.

MEAN GIRLS (2024) is streaming now on Paramount+ Canada.

It was an unforgettable Holiday and while we look forward to welcoming a new year in, we had to send off 2023 properly. This Holiday we got to test drive the 2023 Acura RDX Platinum Elite. The gorgeous SUV retailing at $63,329 CAN is a perfect balance of class, style and purpose. Our vehicle came in a timeless Liquid Carbon Metallic. Time and again, our passengers would come in, plop themselves into the passenger’s seat, making bold statements how the RDX Platinum Elite A-SPEC was well above its actual retail value. My brother, a self-professed Auto Expert, guessed, “This has gotta be worth minimum six figures!”. Let them think what they will!

It was a year of highs and lows and we find ourselves feeling most introspective at this time of year. The RDX Platinum Elite A-SPEC was ready to take on whatever unpredictable conditions the weather was ready to throw its way as we cleared our thoughts reflecting on the happy and the sad. We saw what seemed like endless rain and clouds to snow during our test drive and the SUV was equally adept and unwavering every time no matter what. Acura continues to wow us with their recent generation of offerings and we equally were impressed by this experience.

The RDX Platinum Elite A-SPEC is powered by a 2.0-litre, 16-valve, Direct Injection, DOHC, VTEC® turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, running at 272 horsepower. It boasts Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ and bottom line is we never felt short of power, the SUV raring to go quickly after every step of the brakes! Though the Idle Stop feature always has taken a bit of getting used to, more so than before this time it felt seamless.

Right off the bat, we noticed how incredibly fuel-efficient the RDX is. We counted exactly four days of driving to and from the City, plus a trek to Buffalo from Toronto before we had to fuel-up. It runs on a recommendation of Premium fuel. You get lots of value and run for your money.

Your daily drives are enhanced by its ELS Studio^® 3D Premium Audio System with AM/FM/MP3/Windows Media® audio playback capability and a whopping 16 speakers! Connecting our phone via Bluetooth was was a breeze, enabling us to stay on-top of incoming texts and calls, while enjoying our custom Holiday playlist. Having SiriusXM always is a blessing and we can’t imagine morning drives without SiriusXM Hits 1! The RDX is stacked with charging options including wireless charging and an abundance of USB ports for you and your passengers, front and back.

Safety matters most to us and the RDX has a way of being tirelessly-focussed on both active and passive safety, without being overbearing about it. We can’t count how many test drives we’ve been on where the car is beeping at us endlessly when all we’re trying to do is reverse out of a parking spot. The RDX does the same without being over-aggressive about it.

In terms of passive safety, you get dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS); Front knee airbags; Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor system; and SmartVent™ front side airbags. We see Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure offered more and more frequently on sister company Honda‘s vehicles and we get it here too. And we always get a rear seat reminder telling us not to forget sweet beanie in her PetSafe Booster Seat (sold independently). Did we mention its Immobilizer theft-deterrent system?

Speaking to active safety, the RDX gives us 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS®); Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system; Front and rear low-speed Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB); Hill Start Assist; Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system; Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system; Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location and pressure indicators; Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow; Blind Spot Information (BSI) system with Rear Cross Traffic Monitor system; Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS); and Traffic sign recognition even, which we confirmed worked just as well in the U.S. as in Canada.

Above this, parking and reversing are effortless with its multi-angle rear-view camera and surround view camera system. You get Keyless Entry, remote engine start and also the amazing walk-away lock which wastes no time securing your vehicle the moment you step away. Literally, this is the world we live in today where you’d actually need this.

The RDX is elegance and Acura gets all the details right. Interior accent lighting is elegance understated. Everything is at the touch of your fingertip and at the center of it all is its 10.2″ HD colour centre display with True Touchpad Interface. It comes ready with Acura’s Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ and Alexa is built-in already. Driver and passenger (the ones in the back too!) each get to customize their experience with dual-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system, plus seat warmers and coolers. An SUV for all seasons.

The Driver and front passenger get 16-way power adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seat, including lumbar support, thigh extension, and side bolster. The equality and love for all who choose Acura, is unparalleled. The RDX Platinum Elite A-SPEC is striking, coming with Ultrasuede™ & Leather-trimmed seating surfaces. Both front seats are programmable by memory system. Other aesthetic enhancements include metal sport pedals and a stunning moonroof.

We’re already thrilled to see what possibly Acura could do to make the 2024 rendition of the RDX even better than it already is!

A journey through our Holidays in the 2023 Acura RDX Platinum Elite A-SPEC!

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe 2024. We look forward to making more memories together with you! May all your dreams come true.

Mr. Will

MUBI have announced their upcoming programming addiitons for January 2024, including their collaboration with Canada’s Top Ten.

Now Streaming
Pieces of April | dir. Peter Hedges, 2003

Quirky and rebellious April Burns (Katie Holmes) lives with her boyfriend in a low-rent New York City apartment miles away from her emotionally distant family. But when she discovers that her mother has a fatal form of breast cancer, she invites the whole clan to her place for a most chaotic Thanksgiving. After screenwriting success with What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Peter Hedges won the Special Jury Prize at Sundance for his directorial debut. Available to stream as part of MUBI’s FESTIVAL FOCUS: SUNDANCE collection. (Trailer)

Now Streaming
The Blair Witch Project | dirs. Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sánchez, 1999

This terrifying, super-low-budget horror film shocked audiences and went on to make millions despite its humble origins. Taking the form of a documentary about a local legend, the film cleverly immerses the audience in hand-held video footage that looks like the real thing… and maybe it is. The Blair Witch Project also won the Award of The Youth at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival and is a part of MUBI’s FESTIVAL FOCUS: SUNDANCE collection. (Trailer)

Now Streaming
But I’m A Cheerleader | dir. Jamie Babbit, 1999

Starring Natasha Lyonne, But I’m a Cheerleader premiered at TIFF 1999 and is a delightful, highly-stylized queer comedy that graced the end of a decade in an American cinema otherwise ruled by heteronormative rom-coms. Co-starring Michelle Williams and RuPaul (out of drag), this sweet, satirical yarn is due for rediscovery. (Trailer)

Now Streaming
Shithouse | dir. Cooper Raiff, 2020

Lonely college freshman Alex has closed himself off from his peers, who all appear to have this whole “college thing” figured out. But everything changes one night when Alex takes a leap and attends a party at Shithouse—a legendary party fraternity—where he forges a strong connection with Maggie. Shithouse won the Grand Jury Award at the SXSW Film Festival and is a part of MUBI’s FIRST FILMS FIRST collection. (Trailer)

Now Streaming
Following | dir. Christopher Nolan, 1998

Before Christopher Nolan became a towering talent in the game of big-budget filmmaking with the likes of Inception and Oppenheimer, he made this ingenious small-scale thriller. As complexly structured and cerebrally tangled as his best work, this intimate neo-noir is as beguiling as the classics. Following is Christopher Nolan’s first feature film (part of MUBI’s FIRST FILMS FIRST collection) and won the Tiger Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. (Trailer)

Now Streaming
Keane | dir. Lodge Kerrigan, 2004

With a cyclonic performance from Damian Lewis at its center, Lodge Kerrigan’s third feature is a searing psychological drama, stunningly restored in 4K. Through penetrative close-ups, Keane locks its gaze on a lost soul in the big city for a jagged and suspenseful examination of obsession and loss. Keane won the Critics Award and Jury Special Prize at the Deauville Film Festival. (Trailer)

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Extinction Of The Species | dirs. Matthew Porterfield & Nicolasa Ruiz, 2023

Esther, an 18-year-old from the North of Mexico, wakes up in Mexico City overwhelmed and alone. Wandering the city streets, she attempts to connect with strangers she meets. Arriving at the house of a mysterious woman, Esther finds a kindred spirit and a companion for the end of the world. (Trailer)

Friday, January 12, 2024
Fremont | dir. Babak Jalali, 2023
Exclusive Streaming Premiere

Fremont stars Jeremy Allen White and follows Donya (Anaita Wali Zada) who works for a Chinese fortune cookie factory in San Francisco. Formerly a translator for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, she struggles to put her life back in order. In a moment of sudden revelation, she decides to send out a special message in a cookie. The comedy-drama is nominated for two 2024 Independent Spirit Awards (Best Breakthrough Performance for Anaita Wali Zada), as well as the John Cassavetes Award. (Trailer)

CANADA’S TOP TEN

The 23rd edition of Canada’s Top Ten, an annual celebration of outstanding Canadian filmmaking, marks the beginning of a significant partnership between MUBI and TIFF.

This collaboration is set to showcase the diverse and rich storytelling that Canadian filmmakers offer and is just the first step in an ongoing relationship between MUBI and TIFF, dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of unique cinematic experiences globally.

Audiences can watch this year’s selections at TIFF Lightbox. Find the full list and purchase tickets at tiff.net/canadas-top-ten.

2023 was a phenomenal year for Film. So much that this impending awards season is actually still a wide open affair. So when tasked with recalling the year’s best, this year particularlt more than others, Team Mr. Will all have their very own unique takes on the Movies that comprise their Top Ten lists. And if that, narrowing down a list itself to just ten particularly was difficult this year.

That being said, 2023 was a monumental year for the team, navigating the SAG-AFTRA Strike and the barriers to still deliver an abundance of coverage during TIFF. We were proud to bring coverage from Cannes, several films which premiered there, now making their presence felt right now.

A huge thanks goes to Amanda Gilmore, David Baldwin, Nicholas Porteous, George Kozera and Justin Waldman for their hard work and contributions to the site this year and for so many years now. And we thank you our loyal readers and followers for being there as we worked though some very challenging situations these past few years.

Without further ado, Team Mr. Will proudly present our 2023 Top Tens … or st least we tried!

And in cased you missed Mr. Will’s very star-studded 2023 A Year in Review, here it is!

We look forward to bringing you more exciting content and giveaways in 2024!

Have a wonderful New Year!

Mr. Will

WONKA takes top spot at the Box Office in its third weekend with $23 million from 4,115 theatres in the final frame of 2023. To date, it has grossed $143 million domestically for Warner Bros.

AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM is second with $19.4 million in its second weekend, a tally of $84.3 million for Warner Bros.

Third goes to MIGRATION with $16.6 million in its second weekend, taking it to $58 million for Universal Pictures.

Fourth is THE COLOR PURPLE with $12 million for Warner Bros., a total of $48 million in its second weekend.

THE BOYS IN THE BOAT rounds out the Top Five with $8.6 million for Warner Bros./Amazon Studios, bringing its tally to $21 million.

Right in time for Christmas we get new Teaser Art for the upcoming third season for Netflix‘s BRIDGERTON!

SERIES INFORMATION
Synopsis: From Shondaland and new showrunner, Jess Brownell, Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season. She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters. But lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him as he was, is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly. Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret.

Episode Count: 8
Filming Location: London, UK
Showrunner/ EP: Jess Brownell
Executive Producers: Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen
Series Regulars: Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Hannah Dodd (Francesca Bridgerton), Simone Ashley (Kate Sharma), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), Harriet Cains (Philipa Featherington), Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington), Jessica Madsen (Cressida Cowper), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), and Julie Andrews (Lady Whistledown)
Additional Key Cast: Hugh Sachs (Brimsley), Emma Naomi (Alice Mondrich), Kathryn Drysdale (Genevieve Delacroix), Sam Phillips (Lord Debling)

BRIDGERTON Season Three arrives in two parts:

Part 1: May 16, 2024

Part 2: June 13, 2024

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

Ignore the reviews, AQUAMAN AND THE LAST KINGDOM is a hit with Moviegoers, earning $30 million over this three-day Christmas weekend from 3,706 theatres for Warner Bros. Critics gave it 36% on the Tomatometer, a bit off the 66% on the Tomatometer and $67 million its 2018 predecessor bowed with.

Second is WONKA with $18.8 million from 4,213 theatres again for Warner Bros., a two week tally of $87.5 million.

Debuting in third is MIGRATION with $13 million from 3,761 theatres for Universal Pictures. Critics give the Mike White (The White Lotus) animated feature a passing 69% on the Tomatometer.

Fourth is ANYONE BUT YOU with $7 million from 3,055 theatres for Sony Pictures. This gets 48% on the Tomatometer.

Rounding it all out this Christmas is THE IRON CLAW with $5.5 million from 2,771 theatres for Elevation Pictures/A24, garnering 87% on the Tomatometer.

By Mr. Will Wong

The Holidays are a time for inspiration and Academy Award winner George Clooney is back with just that, directing THE BOYS IN THE BOAT. Based on Daniel James Brown’s 2013 best-selling Book of the same title, this is the story of the 1936 University of Washington Rowing Team overcoming destitution during the Great Depression to compete for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. The Team today remains one of the most prestigious in the sport.

We recently got to participate in a global press junket with the Cast and Creators of THE BOYS IN THE BOAT. Joining us were:

George Clooney, Director

Callum Turner, Joe Rantz

Joel Edgerton, Coach Al Ulbrickson

Hadley Robinson, Joyce Simdars

Grant Heslov, Producer

George Clooney is asked about the challenges of making Rowing look intense and exciting.

Clooney: “It’s like Formula 1 in a way – you can’t see speed from far back and you have to be up close. We had to come up with the math to make Rowing look exciting and engergetic.”.

Producer Grant Heslov comments on the battle of securing rights to adapt the New York Times Best-Seller.

Heslov: “We chased the Book when it first came out, and I’m still mad about we didn’t get it.”.

Clooney explains what drew him to bringing THE BOYS IN THE BOAT to the big screen most.

Clooney: “It’s a Depression-era story. Washington was a new state then and a new part of the world. Rowing was on the map here compared to the legacy schools. These men were lumperbacks and got together like The Beatles, and together could be good enough to win the Olympics. They wound up being incredible men who made an incredible team.”.

“I like good stories. I think it’s fun when you can see how they’ve written the Book or the Play. It’s always interesting to find a way to make it a film, it’s very different way to tell a story.”.

English Actor Callum Turner recalls the grueling preparation process for his role as Joe Rantz.

Turner: “None of us knew how to row. It was February and the river is snowing, we’re wearing tight shorts, it’s freezing cold and we have no skills on the boat. We weren’t in a good place and you could see the pain in George’s face. We had to learn a new skill and be in unison – the hardest part about Rowing. If one person is off by a millimetre, the boat suffers.”

Clooney: “They trained every day for five months.”.

Turner: “We ate together, went out together, exercised together, but didn’t sleep together”, he jokes. “The Book so rich, the story so true. It is a beautiful underdog story.”. “It’s remkarable what he was able to achieve.”.

Hadley Robinson gained global recognition on HBO series WINNING TIME, but tackles a different sport here. She plays Joyce Simdars, Joe’s wife.

Robinson: “I’m doing a lot of clapping and a lot of cheering! I love it and I love a period piece. This is an interesting time in history. These people are destitute, struggling to make ends meet. They’re all working to put food on their plates. I love working in this time period. Finding the hope and light within people going through so much. They have such high hopes and need to have light because they’re in this situation.”.

Joel Edgerton plays Coach Al Ulbrickson, a role he looked forward to playing, having had multiple coaches in his life.

Edgerton: “I just loved when I first talked to George and read the Script. He was described as this coach who seemed to derive zero pleasure from his job. I often look at coaches and think, ‘Why are you even doing this?’. I started to realize behind those grimaces, there’s guys who care too much and it reminds me of the relationships between fathers and sons. They’re like dads to me. I had many coaches who were just like tough dads and I really wanted to please them. I was excited to play a coach and not go through what Callum went through.”.

Heslovrov comments on the boats seen in the Film.

Heslov: “We had to build all the boats. Those old boats are made out of wood and incredibly heavy. These boats were made out of fiberglass to look like wood. We had to make about 25 boats.”.

Turner: “The Rowers went into the boats and they were amazed. One of the most grueling experiences of my life. They gave us an Olympic gold medal-winning coach and therapists. The last two weeks were the races and we had to build towards that moment.”.

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release THE BOYS IN THE BOAT in theatres Christmas Day.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)

Elevation Pictures have announced their upcoming 2024 release slate with multiple titles which recently have done the Festival Circuit.

ORIGIN
Opens in theatres on January 19 

Directed by: Ava DuVernay
Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald,
Niecy Nash-Betts, Nick Offerman, Blair Underwood.

I.S.S.
Opens in theatres on January 19

Directed by: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Starring: Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina, Pilou Asbaek,
John Gallagher Jr., Costa Ronin, Masha Mashkova

Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as a worldwide conflict breaks out on Earth. Reeling from this, the astronauts receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary. Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite, working with Nick Shafir’s Blacklist script, brings together a stellar cast that includes Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina, Pilou Asbaek, John Gallagher Jr., Costa Ronin, and Masha Mashkova, in a high-stakes thriller set entirely in the confines of the I.S.S. as astronauts are called to duty in fateful and terrifying ways.

FITTING IN
Opens in theatres on February 2

Directed by: Molly McGlynn
Starring: Maddie Ziegler, Emily Hampshire, Djouliet Amara,
D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Ki Griffin

A joyful, comedic drama, from writer/director Molly McGlynn, Fitting In is a coming-of-age story that follows 16-year-old Lindy (Maddie Ziegler) who is unexpectedly diagnosed with a reproductive condition, MRKH syndrome. The diagnosis upends her plans to have sex, her presumptions about womanhood and sexuality, her relationship with her mother, and most importantly, herself.

FLOAT
Opens in theatres on February 9

Directed by: Sherren Lee
Starring: Robbie Amell, Sarah Desjardins, Andrea Bang

A city girl rejected by her parents makes an impulsive decision to spend the summer at a small beach town with her estranged aunt. She nearly drowns and is rescued by the lifeguard next door, who offers to teach her how to swim.

PERFECT DAYS
In theatres on February 16

Directed by: Wim Wenders
Starring: Kôji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano, Aoi Yamada,
Yumi Aso, Sayuri Ishikawa, Tomokazu Miura, Min Tanaka

Hirayama (Kôji Yakusho) is a cleaner of public toilets in Tokyo. He lives alone in a small house full of plants, his days going by according to quiet rhythms that never seem to change. His is a neighborhood of tiny cafés frequented by the same people, of bookshops that sell works by Patricia Highsmith or young, contemporary Japanese writers.

Hirayama speaks very little, but he has a great passion for music, books, and the trees he loves to photograph. As he drives to work in his minivan, fully equipped with his cleaning gear, The Rolling Stones, Patti Smith, or Lou Reed ring in ageless, husky hums from a tape player.

FRENCH GIRL
Opens in theatres on February 23

Directed by: James A. Woods & Nicolas Wright
Starring: Zach Braff, Vanessa Hudgens, William Fichtner

Follows Gordon Kinski, a high school teacher from Brooklyn, who goes with his girlfriend and chef Sophie Tremblay to her hometown of Quebec City where she is testing for the Michelin 3-star restaurant of super-chef Ruby Collins.

500 DAYS IN THE WILD
Opens in theatres on March 1

Directed by: Dianne Whelan
Starring: Dianne Whelan

Follows Dianne Whelan that after disappointed with the state of the world did a solo self-recorded journey travelling across Canada.

IRENA’S VOW
Opens in theatres on March 15

Directed by: Louise Archambault
Starring: Sophie Nélisse, Dougray Scott, Andrzej Seweryn, and Maciek Nawrocki

Through the eyes of a strong-willed woman comes the remarkable true story of Irena Gut Opdyke and the triumphs of the human spirit over devastating tragedy. 19-year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly  respected Nazi officer when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of: the basement of the German commandant’s house. Over the next two years, Irena uses her wit, humor, and courage to hide her friends until the end of the German occupation, concealing them in the midst of countless Nazi parties, a blackmail scheme, and even the birth of a child. Her story is one of the most inspiring of our time.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

Toronto-born, Montreal-raised, Matt Chessco is a former industrial designer and mechanical engineer who left his full-time job during the pandemic to pursue his dream of becoming an artist.  Using celebrity muses such as Billie Ellish, he began painting with acrylic on canvas with his playful combinations of vibrant colours, distinctive van Gogh-like strokes, and a Warhol-esque style of pop art.  Chessco’s first solo exhibition, ArtOfficial, presented by the Canadian National Exhibition, is open to the public at Withrow Common Gallery until January 5, and features 57 paintings including portraits of cultural icons from celebrities such as Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Cardi B, to Bob Ross, SpongeBob SquarePants and Chewbacca.   *For Holiday hours, please go to www.withrowcommon.ca.
 
Part of the CNE’s goal to present the exhibition is to foster conversations around the future of art, technology, artificial intelligence and human expression.  During the exhibition run, Chessco has taken his Artist Residency at Withrow Common Gallery to create new works to add to his collection — including the unveiling of an original portrait of global music icon and Toronto’s very own, Drake.  Chessco will debut the portrait in true form, using his social media channels and viral creation videos that he is known for.
 
His art has reached the homes of many celebrities like Post Malone, Bella Poarch, Corn Kid and Gary Vee; but it is his social media videos on Tik Tok and YouTube that have generated worldwide attention.  While the concept of artists sharing painting videos on Tik Tok was gaining popularity, Chessco took it to the next level with highly stylized, choreographed videos using stop-motion to capture the layers of his art.  Within the span of three years, he has acquired over 2.4M subscribers on YouTube, and 2.8M followers on TikTok while his videos have received over 2 billion views across all platforms.  IG/Tik Tok: @mattchessco