Okay, we admit it. We never really got the internet phenomenon known as SHIT GIRLS SAY, hence when we heard its creators, Graydon Sheppard and Kyle Humphrey were unleashing a new web series, we didn’t think much of it.

New CBC Comedy web series COMING IN however takes the rebellious stereotype-owning spirit of SHIT GIRLS SAY and in that same vein of laughter, takes it a level further. This time around, the duo explore the idea of sexual fluidity and asks the question, what if a gay man suddenly were to turn straight?

The 11-part Web Series clocking-in at about three-to-five minutes per episode, centers on Mitchell (Dylan Archambault), a stage actor who on the day of his wedding to his boyfriend Greg (Noah Danby), realizes he no longer is atttacted to men. The story then follows his way over-the-top journey to self-discovery as he grapples with his sudden attraction to women and coping with himself and how the world now perceives him as a ‘straight’ male.

COMING IN while at times playing a bit too heavily on the stereotype for laughs than going deeper – a challenge of the series’ time constraints – ultimately is more a sex comedy of extremes than an examination of the questions we all ask ourselves. It is a voyeuristic fantasy that questions ‘what if’ we went the ‘other way’ and our inhibitons were dulled, managing to keep us engaged the whole time. The series is daring and surprisingly racy, fitting right-in in an era of orientation-diverse mainstream programming like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

Mitchell‘s friend and stage co-star Margot (Natalie Krill) proves a comical match to his perpetual self-absorption and Archambault is cast well in the role. Blink and you might miss a cameo from Toronto’s own Sugar Lyn Beard who has made a career of memorable sexually-daring yet funny roles in Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates and Sausage Party.

You can now stream all 11 episodes of COMING IN right here.

It was an evening of pure sartorial elegance at Shangri-La Hotel Toronto as  Fête Chinoise 2016 occupied the luxurious five-diamond property in Financial District.

Spread over nine spaces each with unique concepts, artists were given no boundaries in re-inventing the real estate, taking inspiration from the historic depths of Chinese culture.

The celebration of beauty brought out a who’s-who in the Chinese-Canadian community, with a fashionable crowd dressed to the nines and Veuve Cliquot pouring endlessly into champagne flutes.

The affair catered by Shangri-La itself, saw guests dining on haute-cuisine including Pork Belly Bao dressed like Peking Duck… Scones with Pandan Curd x Chinese Tea, Calamari boxes, Hong Kong-style Egg Tarts, Chocolate Truffles and much more, paired with beverages fit for the theme of each respective space.

While most of the themes centered around florals, many ideas can be captured as inspiration for special occasion planning, with a focus on weddings, milestone birthdays, anniversaries and even the upcoming winter solstice.  Fashion and beauty also were at the forefront with dresses, suits and jewelry on display from the likes of Birks and Canadian darling Lucian Matis.  Fête Chinoise takes celebration to the highest level of artistry.

While the decadence of the night surely was to be savoured, the heart of the cause actually is something noble. 100% of ticket sales are distributed among the MON SHEONG FOUNDATION, a Chinese-Canadian charity supporting community wellness and cultural heritage, and also ORBIS CANADA, enabling eye surgeries for children who desperately need the support.

See some Snaps from Fête Chinoise 2016:

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FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM is much the best at the Box Office this weekend, debuting with $76 million for Warner Bros. in 4,144 theatres across North America. Penned by Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling and directed by Potter director David Yates, this first installment in the Franchise fares well critically with an 76% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore, boding well for some word of mouth. Some are concerned these numbers are not strong enough to propel a Franchise, although we think they are just being diffficult! We mustn’t forget the international appeal of Rowling…

In second is 20th Century Fox‘s TROLLS with $16.9 million in its third week, totalling $115 million in its domestic run.

DOCTOR STRANGE finds itself in third with $16.3 million for Marvel/Disney in its third week, bringing its tally to $180.6 million for the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring superhero flick.

ARRIVAL lands in fourth with $11.2 million for Paramount Pictures, bringing the Oscar contender’s two-week total to $42.8 million.

HACKSAW RIDGE is in sixth with $6.4 million in its third week, a total of $42.5 million grossed for Elevation Pictures/Lionsgate Films.

THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN opens in eighth for STX Entertainment/VVS Films with $4.8 million from 1,945 theatres. The TIFF ’16 selection and coming-of-age Dramedy starring Oscar nominee and Popstar Hailee Steinfeld, gets a whopping 95% on the Tomatometer and an A-CinemaScore.

SHUT IN rounds-out the Top Ten with $1.6 million in its second week out for EuropaCorp and VVS Films.

9Paramount Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY starring Jason Bateman + Jennifer Aniston. Screenings take place in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal on Wednesday, December 7, 2016.

Screenings take place at:

Toronto – Scotiabank Theatre @ 7:00PM

Montreal – Cinema Banque Scotia @ 7:30PM

Ottawa – TBD

Synopsis:

In OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY, when the CEO (Jennifer Aniston) tries to close her hard-partying brother’s branch, he (T.J. Miller) and his Chief Technical Officer (Jason Bateman) must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs. The latest comedy from directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck (BLADES OF GLORY) co-stars Kate McKinnon, Olivia Munn, Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park, Sam Richardson, Jamie Chung and Courtney B. Vance in the funniest movie of the holiday season.

Trailer:

Artwork:

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Paramount Pictures Canada release OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY on Friday, December 9, 2016.

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While its official soundtrack isn’t out till next month we have very carefully been rationing clips from the La La Land Soundtrack since seeing it before TIFF ’16.

The full-length duet version of City of Stars by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone finally has surfaced.

Enjoy it below:

Interscope Records release LA LA LAND, the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Tuesday, December 9, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Interscope Records)

VVS Films x Mr. Will want to give Canadian Readers a chance to win an amazing THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN Prize Pack!

Synopsis:

Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) feels like she’s all alone in the world. Her mother doesn’t understand her and her older brother Darian (Blake Jenner), who’s popular and handsome, doesn’t seem to have a care in the world. When Krista (Haley Lu Richardson) lets her share her caterpillar, the two become inseparable best friends.

Years later, the two are juniors in high school. When Krista and Darian begin dating, Nadine, who already felt awkward and unpopular, feels more alone than ever. When her classmate Erwin (Hayden Szeto) is nice to her, it gives Nadine an unexpected friendship and a glimmer of hope that her life in high school might not turn out to be as wretched as she’d feared.

Prize Packs include:

–          The Edge of Seventeen backpack

–          The Edge of Seventeen gloves – with text-assist fingers

–          A copy of the film’s soundtrack, courtesy of Sony Music Canada

–          A Run-Of-Engagement pass (admit 2) to see the film in Cineplex theatres

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To enter to win, click “like” on this post at Mr. Will on Facebook! Canadian Readers only please.

VVS Films release THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN Friday, November 18, 2016.

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With Netflix‘s GILMORE GIRLS: A YEAR IN THE LIFE set to stream in nine days time, isn’t it time for you to make a date with mom for some quality time?

Some interesting stats for you:

· 61% of mothers and daughters feel sharing TV shows with each other helps them build a stronger relationship
· A recent survey revealed that almost half of women (45%) wish they spoke to their mother more often
· More than half of mother-daughter duos surveyed (54%) report post-show discussions are the best part of sharing a show together
· Almost half of moms and daughters (45%) think watching together brings them closer

Here’s what Rory and Lorelei would do…

Also check out this cute Buzzfeed quiz to see which GILMORE GIRLS moment is you and your mom! Click here.

Here’s a couple cute invites you can download and send to mom!

Netflix Canada stream GILMORE GIRLS: A YEAR IN THE LIFE Friday, November 25, 2016.

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We want to give our Readers a chance to win a signed poster from the cast of Discovery Canada‘s FRONTIER!

Synopsis:
Frontier is a six-part series that focuses on the North American fur trade of the late 18th century where delicate relations between Aboriginal tribes and Europeans sparked bloody conflicts. The story is rooted in Canadian history and told from multiple perspectives. FRONTIER stars Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones), Alun Armstrong (Braveheart) and Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle).

See the Trailer:

To enter to win a signed poster from the Cast of FRONTIER, simply click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK!

Discovery Canada airs FRONTIER Sundays at 9:00 PM EST.

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North America, get ready for CL! The singer/songwriter/rapper hails from South Korea where she is known as the huge megastar Chae-Lin, being a member of one of the best-selling girl groups of all time there, 2NE1. The quartet-turned-trio has sold over 27 million digital downloads since their meteoric rise after debuting in 2009.

The blonde beauty released catchy solo single Lifted this summer which samples Wu-Tang Clan‘s Method Man, charting on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, a major breakthrough for a foreign artist. Method Man himself even appears in the Video!

Beginning her Hello B***ches Tour in New York late October, she concluded it in Toronto at Rebel (formerly known as Sound Academy). While many would expect her fanbase to be  Asian primarily, there was a mixture of faces, a testament to the high production values and wide appeal of K-Pop. The entire crowd sang along to Lifted in a tightly-tuned, high-energy set which was heavy on her 2NE1 material, saving her English material late including the tour’s titular track and Trap-inspired Doctor Pepper, produced by Diplo.

I had the pleasure meeting CL before her show as one of the lucky individuals who was able to nab a VIP pass. Bunched in groups of five, several ecstatic fans teared-up meeting their idol, who best is described as possessing the style and confidence of Beyoncé, with a splash of Rihanna. Each Fan got a hug and a group photo from CL, who had plenty energy left for her high-energy show, clocking a bit over an hour. She even had time to visit Niagara Falls before her show!

See some Snaps:

#KPop Queen #ChaeLin puts on a killer show, wrapping her #HelloBitches Tour. #CL

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Nov 14, 2016 at 7:04pm PST

Tots in love with #CL!! #KPop #ChaeLin #HelloBitches #Toronto

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Nov 14, 2016 at 7:22pm PST

So excited for North America to discover #CL! She looked and sounded amazing in her first ever Toronto show. A little Beyoncé, a little Rihanna and lotta swag. #ChaeLin

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Nov 14, 2016 at 7:20pm PST

Meeting #KPop icon #ChaeLin a couple weeks ago. So these two girls freaked out and started crying and here I am… the third wheel in someone else's moment. I really dislike group meet and greets. 😑 Lol #CL #2NE1 #HelloBitches #HelloBitchesTor

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Nov 29, 2016 at 7:24am PST

See CL perform Lifted:

Can’t deal with that horrible audio? Check out the original Music Video:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/YG Entertainment)

By Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong

And one studio to rule them all. Disney-Pixar, Disney Animation Studios, Disney Live-Action, Marvel and Lucasfilms all call the ‘House of Mouse’ home and that means bigger and better Movies for fans. Whether you’re a fan of Sci-Fi or Comic Book Movies or good old animation, Disney has you covered in 2017.

First out of the gate before the New Year is the hotly anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Opening on December 18th, the first stand-alone Star Wars Movie ells the story of how the Rebellion obtained the plans to the Death Star.

This tale as old as time is based on an Animated Movie as old as 1991. On March 17th prepare to be transported to an enchanted castle where the furniture sings and dishes dance. The brand new trailer that just dropped today will have fans counting down the day until the new live-action Beauty and the Beast finally opens. The Beast’s voice sounds so much like the original animated one you’ll need to watch the Trailer multiple times to make sure it’s really Dan Stevens talking to Emma Watson’s Belle.

Our next Movie features an all-star cast, an awesome soundtrack, and an adorable sapling named Groot. This May 5th strap in as Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 finds our heroes trying to track down the truth behind Star Lord’s mysterious father and getting up to plenty of trouble along the way.

Nobody does Disney adventure like Captain Jack Sparrow. On May 26 visit with the Captain and his crew as they take on professional villain Javier Bardem in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

Since we’re talking sequels you’d better fasten your seat belts for Pixar’s Cars 3 which will open on June 16th. Lightning McQueen is back in an all new adventure that children are sure to enjoy.

If you missed the long-haired Norse god when his friends were busy having an all-out civil war, then you will definitely be excited for Thor: Ragnarök when it opens on November 3rd. Featuring Thor, Hulk, Loki and even Doctor Strange the latest addition to the MCU is a must-see movie for Marvel fans everywhere.

On November 22nd Pixar returns to the multiplex with an original story called Coco. Not much is known about this Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina-directed Feature except for this single drawing. That said, it’s Pixar on the American Thanksgiving long weekend so it’s bound to be amazing.

The year wraps up with a Movie that doesn’t even have an official title yet: Star Wars VIII. The Rian Johnson-directed Film is still filming but is due in theatres on December 15th. Details about the plot are a closely held secret but we here at MrWillWong.com can exclusively tell you that…

In the meantime, enjoy this brand new Trailer for Beauty and the Beast!

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