On a tepid weekend at the Movies, INFERNO delivers a moderate flame in its debut for Sony Pictures. This third installment in the Dan Brown Novel Adaptation Series opens with $15.5 million from 3,576 theatres. By contrast, the first installment, THE DA VINCI CODE opened in 2006 with $77 million. Audiences gave it a solid B+ CinemaScore, although Critics were harsh with a 20% on the Tomatometer.

After a number one debut last weekend, TYLER PERRY’S BOO! A MADEA HALLOWEEN slips to second with $15 million for eOne Films/Lionsgate Films. Over two weeks it has made $50.2 million.

JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK is in third this weekend with $9.4 million. over two weeks, it has grossed $39.5 million for Paramount Pictures.

THE ACCOUNTANT continues to be bankable for Warner Bros., in fourth now in its third week out with $8.3 million. In total it has grossed $61 million domestically.

STORKS finds itself in ninth for Warner Bros. with $2.6 million, earning $68 million over six weeks.

Rounding out the Top Ten is Bollywood title AI DIL HAI MUSHKIL with $2.4 million from 302 theatres.

Bubbling under is A24/Elevation Pictures‘ MOONLIGHT which has garnered universal acclaim on the Festival circuit. It earns $886k from 36 theatres across North America, a very healthy average of $24.6k per theatre.

Toronto, get ready! Legendary superstar Mariah Carey will make a rare visit to Toronto next Thursday, November 3, 2016 to help unveil the holiday windows for both Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson’s Bay. Taking place at the joint entrance for both retailers on Queen Street, Carey who has become synoynmous with the Holidays with perennial favourite All I Want for Christmas is You, will be performing live! Just for us!

The fun begins at 7:00 PM and everyone is invited for some shopping afterwards outta the cold and into the warm!  There will be festive treats served inside including monogramming and personalization activations, plus DJs as both stores open till 11:00 PM that night.

Do not miss this one night only holiday extravaganza!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Rock icon Bruce Springsteen was in Toronto today for a super-rare appearance, treating 600 fans to chance to meet him at Indigo Manulife Centre in celebration of his new memoir, BORN TO RUN.

Released in September, the book recalls his journey as an aspiring musician after seeing Elvis perform on the Ed Sullivan Show. Springsteen, known best for the book’s titular hit, Born in the U.S.A., I’m on Fire, Dancing in the Dark and Glory Days, began writing the Memoir after his appearance with the E Street Band at then 2009 Super Bowl Halftime Show. It is said to be personal, philosophical, funny and enlightening like his Music.

Despite being scheduled to appear at 1 PM, he arrived an hour early for Fans who snatched up tickets to the event, selling out in minutes a few days ago.

See some Snaps:

The Boss #BruceSpringsteen in Toronto for memoir, #BornToRun.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:12am PDT

The Boss, #BruceSpringsteen in Toronto today for memoir, #BornToRun.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:09am PDT

More on BORN TO RUN here.

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Halloween is just around the corner and while it is a joy seeing all the adorable little costumes, let’s be real for a second, it’s super annoying having to pause what we’re watching on TV every time that doorbell rings! Never fret, Netflix has the perfect solution for your Halloween night viewing so that you can plan around all the ghoulish unpredictability that ensues! Get those bloody thumbs ready!

Here’s your “Pause + Effect” schedule:

Planning on staying in? Love STRANGER THINGS? Why not try these Series-inspired creations which positively look horrific and taste terrific below:

FRENCH ONION BARB

DEMOGORGON PIE

Happy Halloween!

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

What a blessing it was getting the chance to test drive the 2017 FORD FUSION TITANIUM AWD my milestone birthday weekend! Celebrating in-style meant having a chariot with equal parts substance and glamour.  This ride was everything I could’ve asked for – cutting-edge innovation meets practicality! Coloured a gorgeous burgundy velvet metallic, the Fusion elicited wows from friends and family, striking a chord with its visual elegance. They were treated to spacious heated (and cooled) leather seating as we navigated north and west of the City for celebrations and passengers in the roomy back loved having their own vents.

Driving was truly a comfort with its adjustable seats. Although the Fusion’s rotary shift dial  was a bit daunting at first, after having grown accustomed to an actual stick gear shift for years, I got the handle of it rather quickly.  I absolutely loved its remote keyless ignition, ensuring a warm car (believe me, it was needed and will be needed this grueling winter ahead!) before I even got in.

I confess, the driver’s seat was so cozy, reclining almost all the way back, that I even took a quick nap under that ambient moonroof for a quick recharge.  Never be afraid to celebrate too hard! To enjoy a sunset in this stunner of a vehicle is a luxury that could be experienced on the daily!

We don’t remember driving before SIRIUS XM and this is a fact. We adore that the 12-speaker SONY® sound system-enhanced Fusion comes SIRIUS-ready, Spotify-enabled, with multiple USB ports for charging. Its SYNC® 3 system works together with the Bluetooth on your wireless device to help you enjoy our music no-fuss and stay connected at all times. Did we mention it has voice recognition too? We think it’s positively awesome too being able to get an audio transcription of your text messages so one can keep their focus on the road. We love also that the car is not only Apple but Android friendly! Yes!

The Fusion comes with decent fuel efficiency at 13.5 L/100km city, 9.0 L/100km hwy, 11.5 L/100km combined.

Power-wise, the intelligent all-wheel-drive option is smooth like butter with its 2.0-litre EcoBoost® engine.

For those who need to go downtown frequently, the Fusion makes parallel and regular parking even, a breeze with park assist and park-out assist for those tight spots.  Its rear camera ensures your safety, very aware of pedestrians, vehicles and obstacles. Our one wish? We wish it had rear-window wipers!

Experience my birthday weekend with the 2017 FORD FUSION TITANIUM AWD in snaps:

The 2017 FORD FUSION TITANIUM AWD starts at $34,448 CAN.  Learn more here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

We’re about two weeks away from the release of Netflix‘s most expensive Series made ever with a budget of $7.5 million per episode. THE CROWN recalls Queen Elizabeth II’s (Claire Foy) reign from her marriage to Prince Philip (Matt Smith) to present day. Starring in the titular role at this point is Foy, with the buzzed and controversial Series which strips away the Royal Family mask, expected to span across six seasons.

In town to ring-in the release of THE CROWN are stars Jared Harris (Mad Men, The Mortal Instruments) who plays King George VI, and Vanessa Kirby in the role of Princess Margaret. While rushed, the duo met and greeted fans quickly, although Kirby was kind to come out of her vehicle for a quick second to snap a Selfie with Billy and I after doing a limited number of photo ops.

The pair began their day at CITY‘s Breakfast Television before splitting up for a bit to do press. An intimate Premiere and Reception will be held in celebration of what looks like a staple for the groundbreaking streaming service.

See our Snaps:

Billy meets Princess Margaret, played by the lovely #VanessaKirby in controversial new #Netflix series #TheCrown.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Oct 25, 2016 at 5:23am PDT

#JaredHarris meets Billy! The #MadMen star in town for #Netflix series #TheCrown.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Oct 25, 2016 at 5:25am PDT

Watch the latest Trailer for THE CROWN:

Netflix Canada stream the first ten episodes of THE CROWN Friday, November 4, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Paramount Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see TIFF ’16 selection, ARRIVAL. Screenings take place in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal on Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

Synopsis:

When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team – led by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) – are brought together to investigate.  As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers – and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity

Trailer:

Artwork:

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Paramount Pictures Canada release ARRIVAL on Friday, November 11, 2016.

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In an unexpected turn of events, TYLER PERRY’S BOO! A MADEA HALLOWEEN debuts atop the Box Office for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films with $24.5 million from 2,260 theatres across North America. Despite a 31% rating on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer, Audiences gave it a resilient A CinemaScore explaining why it is audiences keep coming back for more and more Madea!

JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK debuts in second spot for Paramount Pictures with $22 million from 3,780 theatres. It gets a 39% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore from Audiences.

In third is THE ACCOUNTANT with $15 million for Warner Bros., totaling $47 million over two weeks.

OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL debuts in fourth spot for Universal Pictures with $13 million from 3,167 theatres. It gets a C CinemaScore from Audiences, but a fantastic 81% on the Tomatometer from Critics.  Its 2014 Predecessor opened with $19.8 million.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN is in fifth this weekend with $$7.4 million for Universal Pictures. Over three weeks it has made $59 million domestically.

KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES opens in seventh for 20th Century Fox with $5.4 million from 3,022 theatres. The Action-Comedy despite a stacked cast including Jon Hamm, Gal Gadot and Zach Galifianakis, manages only an 18% on the Tomatometer and a B- CinemaScore.

KEVIN HART: WHAT NOW? in its second week rounds-out the Top Ten with $3.9 million for Universal Pictures. It has made $18.8 million total thus far.

‘Tis the season for laughter! eOne Films + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see BAD SANTA 2 starring Golden Globe winner BILLY BOB THORNTON! Screenings take place in the following cities:

Toronto – Monday November 21 – Yonge & Dundas – 7PM
Vancouver – Monday November 21 – Marine Gateway – 7PM
Calgary – Monday November 21 – Eau Claire – 7PM
Edmonton – Monday November 21 – Scotiabank Edmonton – 7PM
Winnipeg – Monday November 21 – Scotiabank Winnipeg – 7:30PM
Ottawa – Monday November 21 – Lansdowne – 7PM
Halifax – Monday November 21 – Park Lane – 7PM

Synopsis:
Booze-soaked, foul-mouthed con-man Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton) is back to his old tricks in the sequel to Bad Santa. Teaming up once again with his sidekick, Marcus, Willie plans to pose as Santa, this time to swindle money from a charitable organization on Christmas Eve.

But this time, they’re joined by Willie‘s equally wicked mother, Sunny Soke (Kathy Bates). Meanwhile, Willie is infatuated with the curvaceous and prim Diane (Christina Hendricks), who unlike Willie, has a heart of gold. She also happens to be the charity director of the charity he plans on scamming, which throws a wrench into his plans.

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

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eOne Films release BAD SANTA 2 on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

Did you know that Thursday, November 3rd is NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY? This year SUBWAY® CANADA will be donating the monetary equivalent of a meal for every sandwich with a drink purchased this day to Food Banks Canada!  This means more than 303,030 meals will be donated across the country to Food Banks Canada, who helps over 1.7 million Canadians with their network of 550 food banks and 3,000 affiliated programs. If this weren’t enough, you too will receive a second sandwich of equal or lesser value free! It’s a win-win!

A little Video Message from Mr. Will:

In celebration of this amazing event, we want to give Readers across Canada a chance to win a $50 SUBWAY^® CANADA Gift Card because we want to see your #SandwishGranted! To enter to win, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK and tell us your #SUBWAYSandwish.  Toppings, sauce, bread.. EVERYTHING!

For an an extra entry, you also can:

Tweet this out: http://www.mrwillwong.com/nationalsandwichday @MRWILLW wants our #SandwishGranted by @SUBWAYCanada on #NationalSandwichDay 11.3.

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