Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to take you to see the Film that had everyone raving at TIFF‘s NEXT WAVE Festival and also Sundance! Screenings take place in Toronto – Cineplex Varsity (April 21), Ottawa – Landmark Kanata (May 11), Halifax – Parklane (May 4), Vancouver – Cineplex Fifth Avenue (April 27), Winnipeg – Landmark Grant Park (May 4), Victoria – Silvercity (May 4), Calgary – Scotiabank Chinook (May 4) and Edmonton – Landmark City Centre (May 4)!

Synopsis:
SING STREET takes us back to 1980s Dublin where an economic recession forces Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) out of his comfortable private school and into survival mode at the inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious and über-cool Raphina, and with the aim of winning her heart he invites her to star in his band’s music videos. Combining Carney’s trademark warmth and humor with a punk rock edge, and featuring a memorable soundtrack with hits from The Cure, Duran Duran, The Police, and Genesis, SING STREET is an electrifying coming-of-age film that will resonate with music fans across the board.

See the Trailer:

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http://www.mrwillwong.com/singstreet @MRWILLW wants us to #win Advance Screening Passes to see #SINGSTREET! Out 4.29.

Elevation Pictures release SING STREET Friday, April 22, 2016 in Toronto, April 29, 2016 in Montreal/Vancouver, May 13, 2016 in Halifax, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Victoria, expanding in Quebec.

Subject to classification.

Walsh-Peelo + Mr. Will:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Elevation Pictures)

Vancouver’s Shawn Hook is a star on the rise and while he had a few singles play on Canadian airwaves last year, he now is set for the big time. Signed to Hollywood Records (Universal Music) just this winter, Hook‘s catchy new single Sound of Your Heart is gaining traction in the U.S. In fact, listening to Sirius XM last week while test driving the Honda HR-V, we couldn’t stop hearing it and rightfully so, it is tightly-produced pop perfection.

Hook also is a JUNO Award nominee, in the running for the Fan Choice Award.  More here.

The 32-year-old Singer/Songwriter was in Toronto earlier today doing the television rounds, with a visit to Breakfast Television in the 6 o’clock hour. He also visited The Morning Show (National Edition) and was amazing to stop of Fans outside, even offering to retake the photo when he thought he blinked.

See his interview:

Check out Hook‘s single Sound of Your Heart below:

Our Snap:

With incredibly-talented #Juno nominee, #ShawnHook. His single “Sound of Your Heart” quickly is gaining traction in the U.S.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Mar 28, 2016 at 6:51am PDT

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Global Television)

Charlie Puth certainly is a force to be reckoned with. Signed to Atlantic Records (Warner Music), the 24-year-old from New Jersey surfaced last year and has non-stop since delivered the hits. His first single See You Again (from Furious 7) with Wiz Khalifa garnered him a #1 and three Grammy nods.

Marvin Gaye (ft. Meghan Trainor) was one of songs of summer 2015 and current single One Call Away has shown longevity, currently at number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. He is said next to be producing Selena Gomez tracks for her next album.

Puth plays his first ever show in Toronto tonight at The Mod Club, the latest in a tour which has seen him trek through North America by bus.  He spent most of his morning doing radio interviews before meeting fans at HMV Underground, signing his debut disc Nine Track Mind and posing for pics with fans before an in-house photographer.

We had the pleasure of meeting Puth twice and he was amazingly nice to stop to take a Selfie being in a rush at KISS 92.5‘s The Roz & Mocha Show and we got to chat more with him at his signing where he was genuine in accepting a compliment about his album. We honestly love it.

See our Snaps:

With one of my new faves, #CharliePuth, who makes his first visit to Toronto for a show at The Mod Club in support of debut disc #NineTrackMind. Meet him 2PM at HMV Superstore!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Mar 28, 2016 at 6:53am PDT

See our Highlights of Puth’s day including his HMV Superstore visit and show at The Mod Club:

Puth played an amazing, intimate show with a selection from his debut disc NINE TRACK MIND. It was an experience getting to witness his true musicianship, performing extended endings to some of his material allowing him to scat and do vocal flourishes.  The set was v. fan-focused with his audience singing along start to finish. And at one point he even invited one on-stage to perform One Call Away together, transposed into her range!

We also got to meet his Supporting Talent, Sony Music artists Phoebe Ryan and Sophie Beem, the latter whom we’ve been raving about much of  late – she was signed by none other than Beyoncé.

Beem (@Sophie_Beem on Twitter):

With my hunee @sophiebeem!! Dat’s right! #Beyonce’s protege. Am in 😍 with her EP!!!

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Mar 28, 2016 at 5:31pm PDT

Ryan (@Ph0ebeRyan on Twitter):

With gorgeous and talented @Ph0ebeRyan, who opened for #CharliePuth tonight!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Mar 28, 2016 at 10:27pm PDT

Warner Music Canada release NINE TRACK MIND, now in stores.

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

Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to take you to see Toronto-filmed Thriller, REGRESSION starring Ethan Hawke and Emma Watson!  Screenings take place on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Toronto at Cineplex Yonge & Dundas.

Synopsis:
Minnesota, 1990. Detective Bruce Kenner (Ethan Hawke) investigates the case of young Angela (Emma Watson), who accuses her father, John Gray (David Dencik), of an unspeakable crime. When John unexpectedly and without recollection admits guilt, renowned psychologist Dr. Raines (David Thewlis) is brought in to help him relive his memories and what they discover unmasks a horrifying nationwide mystery.

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To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK. Click “share” from there for an extra chance!

G’luck.

Elevation Pictures release REGRESSION on Friday, April 15, 2016 in Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Winnipeg + Montreal and Friday, April 22, 2016 in Saskatoon. Rated 14A.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

We absolutely adore Charlie Puth since he first graced our airwaves with Wiz Khalifa collabo See You Again.  After hearing Marvin Gaye (ft. Meghan Trainor) we were sold and since discovering his debut disc NINE TRACK  MIND last month, we’ve been obsessed.  Equal parts Pop Idol and a fantastic Singer/Songwriter, we want to take give one of our Readers the full CHARLIE PUTH Experience in Toronto this coming Monday, March 28, 2016.

With over 100 million views already, Puth‘s latest single ONE CALL AWAY also is on its way to being a major smash hit!

For those of you in Toronto (or who can make it to Toronto), you are entering to win a wristband and a copy of NINE TRACK MIND which will be signed by Puth in-person. That’s right!  You’ll be meeting him! Above this, you also will get a ticket to see Puth live in concert at The Mod Club later that evening! Beyoncé‘s protégé Sophie Beem also will be opening!

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK. Click “share” on this Post for an extra chance. You must physically be able to make it to Toronto Monday, March 28, 2016 in the afternoon. We will not be providing transportation.

Further details below:

To clarify, this contest is not directly affiliated with Warner Music Canada nor HMV Canada.  We have an extra ticket to the show and also a wristband to meet him and out of the goodness of our hearts want to share with our Willionaire$!  Also remember that event details are subject to change at the organizers’ discretion.

Warner Music Canada release Charlie Puth‘s NINE TRACK MIND, now in stores and iTunes!

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music Canada/HMV)

Never mind those negative reviews and word of mouth, Warner Bros. reigns the Box Office this weekend achieving a record for best pre-summer opening with BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE. The clash of the two superheroes plus Wonder Woman earns a smashing $170 million from 4,242 theatres! According to Deadline, this also is a record opening for the studio which had a prior best of $165 million with HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2. Critics gave it a 30% at Rotten Tomatoes, Audiences gave it a B CinemaScore.

A humbled second with $23.5 million is three-week champ ZOOTOPIA. In four weeks it has made $240 million for Disney.

MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 opens in third with $17.8 million from 3,113 theatres for Universal Pictures. It gets 25% from Critics at Rotten Tomatoes and a much better A- from Audiences at CinemaScore. Its predecessor opened with $597k back in 2002, via limited release.

THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT lands in fourth in its second week out with a baffling $9.2 million in its second week out for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films. In two weeks it has grossed $46 million.

MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN is in fifth with $9.1 million for Sony Pictures benefiting from a market for moviegoers looking for faith-based Films this Good Friday/Easter.

DEADPOOL is in seventh with $4.7 million in its sixth week out, surpassing $350 million in North America for 20th Century Fox.

Rounding out the Top Ten is TIFF ’15 title EYE IN THE SKY with $958k, expanding to 123 theatres for eOne Films/Bleecker Street Films.

Based on the life of Oscar Wilde and his tragic condemnation, The Judas Kiss premiered in Toronto this week at Mirvish Theatre. Starring English star of screen and stage Rupert Everett (My Best Friend’s Wedding, Shrek), the play runs in the City through May. The Show – which be warned –  features nudity and mature themes, makes its way here after a massively successful sold-out run in London’s West End.

Synopsis:

Rupert Everett plays Oscar Wilde in David Hare’s The Judas Kiss —a compelling drama about the power of all consuming love and the cruelty of betrayal. It is 1895 and Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest, is playing in the West End after a triumphant premiere, but already the wheels are in motion, which will lead to his imprisonment, downfall and vilification.

Forced to make a choice between his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, and his freedom, the ever romantic Wilde embarks on a course towards self-destruction.

We caught-up with cast members Cal McAninch (Robbie Ross), Charlie Rowe (Lord Alfred Douglas), Elliot Balchin (Alfred) and Everett earlier as they head out for dinner break. The cast plays an evening show at 8 PM following a 2 PM matinee.

Everett despite being a bit unrecognizable at first, was kind and gracious to stop for Fans along with his cast mates. He next can be seen this September in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. He also is developing a Wilde Biopic, an extension of his longtime fascination of the Writer.

More on The Judas Kiss here.

See our Snaps:

With the cast of @Mirvish’s #TheJudasKiss, on now till May. With: #CalMacAninch #ElliotBalchin #CharlieRowe + #RupertEverett. #Theatre #Toronto #The6ix

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Mar 26, 2016 at 3:19pm PDT

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Dreams really do come true! I think when many of you think of Bloggers, you envision a Hipster tuckered away into the corner of a Starbucks sipping a grande in a venti cup – or better yet, an independent coffee shop – for hours on end. Unfortunately, that Blogger is not me as I am zipping from home with Billy through the City covering launches, spotting stars, attending screenings, at the racetrack visiting Princess, writing/editing reviews, drafting contests and posting news.

I actually enjoy the quiet time I get on the bus or the subway, allowing me time to my own thoughts on commutes, and more importantly, getting sh*t done!

One thing many don’t realize is that a vast majority of my blogging and Social Media are done through my Smartphone. Occasionally I need to do some formatting of posts through my Laptop, but my Brand very much has become dependent on my mobile device. I have always been a Samsung boy.  Several Apple-favouring friends give me that judgmental stare when I gush about my phone, but I recognize there are Apple people in this World, and also Android people. Perhaps people are just threatened by what they don’t know?  My last three phones in fact have been from the Galaxy series – the S4, the S5 and the S6. I love the large screen size, I love that they’ve improved the battery life, I love the free apps through the Google Play store, the camera is amazing and it’s simple to use.

Just having launched a couple weeks back, the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge now are in stores and you can imagine my surprise coming home to find a fishbowl filled with gravel and aquarium plants. More importantly, a brand new S7 was plopped right onto the gravel. “Is this real life??”, I asked.

Accompanying the delivery was a card from Samsung Canada, daring me to immerse the gorgeous, unused device into a fish bowl of water as part of its commitment to the promise of being waterproof. Remember that viral video of that guy that queued for days to get an iPhone and then smashed it within minutes? That’s exactly how I felt. My smile turned to a worried frown. Always up for a challenge though, I’d fill the bowl in my sink, as I mustered the courage for what would come next.

In the phone went, sinking to the bottom of the bowl. Something in the back of my mind kept hoping the screen would start pixelating before fizzling-out just to prove my instincts right, but it never happened. The phone was functioning perfectly still after ten long minutes in the water. Apparently it can endure up to 30 minutes immersed. I’m guilty of having washed my phone before and this alleviates a lot of worry for me.

Watch my Snapchat Story about the Samsung Galaxy S7:

Let’s highlight some of the exciting features of the S7 in addition to water (and dust) resistance:

–KNOX Security solution protects you against hackers + malware
–Smart Switch allows you with the simple plug of a cable from your old Galaxy to the Galaxy S7, to transfer all your data and contacts in a breeze!
-Super-fast charge literally is as advertised. In fact as I wrote this post, the S7 gained 30% charge over a bowl of oatmeal and a coffee
-People were miffed about the S6 no longer having expandable memory, so once again the S7 has an SD memory card slot!
-powerful processor is perfect for gaming, i.e. STAR WARS: GALAXY OF HEROES!
–Dual Pixel Sensor and 12 MP camera enables clear pictures in the dark
-It looks gorgeous!!!

Learn more about the SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 + S7 EDGE here!

You deserve something this cutting-edge and perfect.

We recently helped ring-in the launch of the Galaxy S7 with Kygo! More about that here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Universal Pictures + Mr. Will want to take Readers to an Advance Screening of THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR! Screenings take place in Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and Winnipeg on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

Synopsis:
Discover the story that came before Snow White in The Huntsman: Winter’s War. Chris Hemsworth and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron return to their roles from Snow White and the Huntsman, joined by Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain.

Theron stars as evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Blunt) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love.

As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between them is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Hemsworth). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Chastain)—the only woman who has ever captured his heart—Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister…or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.

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http://www.mrwillwong.com/thehuntsmanwinterswar @MRWILLW wants us to #win Advance Passes to see #THEHUNTSMANWINTERSWAR. Out 4.22.

G’luck Willionaire$!

Universal Pictures Canada release THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER”S WAR on Friday, April 22, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

Directed by Peter Berg, and starring Mark Wahlberg, Dylan O’Brien, Kurt Russell, Kate Hudson and John Malkovich, we’re expecting big things of DEEPWATER HORIZON. Maybe even a TIFF ’16 Premiere? We’ll see! We saw the Trailer a couple months ago and are happy to share it finally with you!

Synopsis:
Based on the true events that occurred on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, the story chronicles the courage of those who worked on the Deepwater Horizon and the extreme moments of bravery and survival in the face of what would become one of the biggest man-made disasters in world history.

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Elevation Pictures release DEEPWATER HORIZON Friday, September 30, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)