Premiering right during Super Bowl 50, this new TV Spot for CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR was just unveiled! And did you know that there are some official emojis for those of you on Twitter to use too?  Are you #TEAMCAP or #TEAMIRONMAN?

Synopsis:
When the government sets up a governing body to oversee the Avengers, the team splinters into two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Emily VanCamp, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Frank Grillo, with William Hurt and Daniel Brühl.

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Marvel Entertainment Canada release CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR on Friday, May 6, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Marvel Entertainment Canada)

Right in time for the Super Bowl comes this gorgeous looking new Trailer for THE JUNGLE BOOK!

Synopsis:
“The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves, who embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery when he’s forced to abandon the only home he’s ever known.

THE JUNGLE BOOK also stars Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong’o, Christopher Walken, Bill Murray, Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson and Giancarlo Esposito.

See the Trailer:

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Those who Re-Tweet the Trailer from the official Trailer from the @TheJungleBook Twitter account will get a special message from Director Jon Favreau!

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release THE JUNGLE BOOK on Friday, April 15, 2016.

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

Now this one we’re super-stoked about!  In 2003, Ong-Bak would revolutionize the way we looked at Martial Arts Films.   Thai  star Tony Jaa would become a breakout star not only in Asia, gaining legions of fans internationally with the Film being subtitled and released abroad.  Since then he has appeared in Hollywood Blockbusters like Furious 7 and Skin Trade.

After growing-up watching the likes of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li on the big screen, who would’ve known he’d go on to be as iconic as they?  Now he is set to star alongside one of his idols, Li in upcoming third installment in the XXX Franchise, The Return of Xander Cage. The Film sees Cage (Vin Diesel) return after being presumed dead, tasked on a mission which puts him face to face with dangerous Rai (Li).

Jaa is the latest cast member in the action extravaganza to arrive in Toronto after Diesel sightings were reported on King Street West last weekend, him dining at Jacob’s Steakhouse. Others including Bollywood princess Deepika Padukone and Chinese-Canadian Megastar Kris Wu already have been spotted around town.  Confirmed in the Cast are Samuel L. Jackson, Toni Collette, Ruby Rose, Conor McGregor and Nina Dobrev.

Just having celebrated his birthday a couple days back, Jaa arrived in Toronto a bit stunned by the cold weather.  Understandable as he’s coming from the tropical climate of his native Thailand.  He stopped and posed for Photos with random people detecting his immediate starpower.  “Are you famous? Can I get a picture with you?”, asked a lady from the UP Express. Of course, he obliged.  One Fan asked if he’ll  be fighting Jet Li in The Return of Xander Cage and he replied, “You’ll have to watch and see!”.

XXX: The Return of Xander Cage films in Toronto through May.

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A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Feb 6, 2016 at 5:34pm PST

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Although many Moviegoers are home this weekend for Super Bowl, that couldn’t stop KUNG FU PANDA from being Master at the Box Office.  The 20th Century Fox release for a second week in a row remains on-top with $21.1 million from 3,987 theatres in its second week out. It has made $69 million domestically thus far.

Debuting in second is the star-studded HAIL, CAESAR! with $11.1 million for Universal Pictures from 2,232 theatres. Critics gave the latest effort from The Coen Brothers a 79% on the Tomatometer, with Audiences giving it a surprisingly-low C- CinemaScore.

Former champ THE REVENANT slips to third with $6.9 million for 20th Century Fox, pushing its tally to $149.5 million over seven weeks.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS slips to fourth spot with $6.6 million, now in its eighth week out.  To date it has made $905 million in North America.

Nicholas Sparks adaptation THE CHOICE opens in fifth with $5.7 million for eOne Films/Lionsgate Films. Critics gave it a 6% on the Tomatometer, but a much more promising B+ CinemaScore.

PRIDE + PREJUDICE + ZOMBIES opens in sixth with $5.1 million for eOne Films. The Jane Austen-Zombie Mashup gets 41% on the Tomatometer and a B- CinemaScore.

THE BOY rounds-out the Top Ten with $3.8 million for STX/eOne Films. The Horror has made $26.6 million in three weeks.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better way to say “I love you” than with something truly decadent?  Not that we’d turn away flowers and chocolates in a heart-shaped box, but we’d really  be wowed by some authentic Parisian Éclairs from NUGATEAU... not to be confused with a villain from Zoolander.

From the same Le Cordon Bleu-trained mind of Jelly Modern Doughnuts and Brick Street Bakery, Atul Palghadmal, comes Toronto’s first Éclair-only Patisserie situated right at discerning and tastemaking Queen and Bathurst.

The cute shop offering both savoury and sweet options are a cut above anything else we’ve tried in the city.  The thin Pâte à Choux, identical to that you’d get in a proper Cream Puff, is filled with just the right amount of crème so not to spill-over into a catastrophic mess.  We’ve been there.

We had the pure delight of trying Mango-Passionfruit, Matcha, Persian Pistachio and Raspberry, all which tasted equally as good as they looked. A closer examination reveals shimmery edible glitter on the glaze and we felt rather elevated eating the decadent Raspberry garnished with a real, thin gold flake.

A perusal of their savoury options has us v. intrigued.  Smoked Salmon with Avocado and Wasabi Crème or Foie Gras with Truffle excite us deeply and are next on our list.  And did we really see a Chinese New Year–themed Éclair too?!

We dare you not to be hypnotized. Watch at your own risk.

Thank you @Nugateau for the gorgeous treats! You must try these authentic Parisian #Eclairs. Everything about these are perfection at its decadent best, down to the gold flakes and shimmery, edible glitter on the glaze. I got to try Persian Pistachio, Mango-Passionfruit, Raspberry and Matcha. All exceptional. Nugateau is by Le Cordon Bleu-trained pastry king #AtulPalghadmal (@jellymodern). They are at 717 Queen Street West. #Toronto #The6ix 🗼

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Feb 5, 2016 at 11:44am PST

NUGATEAU is located at 717 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Learn more about NUGATEAU here:

http://www.facebook.com/nugateau

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

SUPER BOWL 50 is set to take the world stage Sunday night and here to get us all excited for the Big Day are these brand new Commercials to get us into the spirit! Packed with celebrity, corporations went all-out securing that starpower as they should for the biggest day in Sports… err to Football fans!

As you know, I know and continue to know v. little about Football. Let me make my annual prediction, which usually is right! I always judge victory based on the players’ outfits… and this year I love the Carolina Panthers!!  Sorry, Denver Broncos! You can never go wrong with Turquoise. BYE!

(Photo/video credit: Budweiser/T-Mobile/NFL/Kia/Skittles/Doritos)

Fresh off its multiple CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD nominations, including Rossif Sutherland for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want you to see TIFF ’15 and Whistler Film Festival Selection RIVER first! Screenings will take place Monday, March 7, 2016 (Vancouver) and Wednesday, March 9, 2016 (Toronto) at 7 PM.

Toronto guests will get a chance to see Rossif Sutherland and Director Jamie Dagg in-person at a special screening of the Film.

RIVER hits theatres Friday, March 11, 2016.

Synopsis:

In the south of Laos, an American volunteer doctor becomes a fugitive after he intervenes in the sexual assault of a young woman. When the assailant’s body is pulled from the Mekong River, things quickly spiral out of control.

Rossif Sutherland, Sara Botsford, Douangmany Soliphanh, Vithaya Pansringarm and Ted Atherton, while Jamie Dagg (Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best First Feature) directs.

Trailer:

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Elevation Pictures releases RIVER in theatres in select markets on Friday, March 11, 2016. Subject to

classification.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

By George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong

In the interest of full disclosure, I must confess that I love soups. Every nationality and every culture has their own speciality, their own “heaven in a bowl”. Whether it be Borscht, Matzo Ball, Wonton, Billi Bi, Minestrone, Tom Yum, Avgolemeno, Gazpacho or, my favourite, Flaczki (Polish tripe soup).  Soups nourish the soul. And is there anything more comforting than hot soup on a cold winter’s day?

Using a suite of Campbell’s products tweaked with fresh ingredients and spices, charismatic celebrity Chef Matt Dean Pettit, the founder of the Rock Lobster restaurants in Toronto, has created 4 tantalizing soups which will be served at a pop-up restaurant located at 501 Queen Street West.

THE CANTINA by Campbell’s will be opened from February 2nd to February 21st (11-8 weekdays, 11-7 weekends) and it is THE place to go to savour Pettit’s innovative menu. I sampled 2 soups on the menu. The Thai Chicken & Rice Khao Soi was robust and rich, enhanced with coconut milk, yellow curry and egg noodles. The Creamy Tomato Black Bean Taco soup was a symphony of tomatoes, lime juice, black beans and a spicy crema that would go well with a grilled cheese and lobster sandwich.

The collaboration of Chef Pettit and Campbell’s Canada is a gastronomical dream. And everyone who goes to eat at THE CANTINA by Campbell’s will be given a sticker to place on a wall. For each sticker placed, Campbell’s Canada will give a can of soup to the Daily Bread Food Bank where the goal is to provide 15,000 cans of soup.

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Our George Kozera had the pleasure of previewing some of the tasty soups offered at @CampbellCanada’s Soup Pop-Up Shop, THE CANTINA. 🍲 Scintillating creations were created by celebrity @RockLobsterFoodCo chef, Matt Dean Pettit! George tells us his faves were Thai Chicken and Rice Khao Soi and the Tomato Black Bean Taco Soup! The shop is at 501 Queen Street West in #Toronto and opens February 2-21, 2016 11 AM – 8 PM  Monday to Friday and 11 AM – & PM Saturday and Sunday. #The6ix #Toronto

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Feb 1, 2016 at 8:20pm PST

Great food and a great cause! I plan to be back often; you will find me back slobbering and schlurping away!!!

(Photo credit: George Kozera)

eOne Films + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see a piece of history at the Canadian Premiere of RACE, to take place in Toronto on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Synopsis:
The true story of Jesse Owens, the African American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

It follows Jesse’s (Stephan James) and his coach’s (Jason Sudeikis) fight to win gold, while up against growing racial tension in America and Hitler’s Nazi regime in Germany.

Race stars also Jeremy Irons and William Hurt.

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http://www.mrwillwong.com/race @MRWILLW wants us to #win Advance Passes to see #RACEMovie! Out 2/19!

G’luck, Willionaire$!

eOne Films release RACE on Friday, February 19, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

Vanity Fair‘s annual Hollywood Issue is something we look forward. Once again Photographer Annie Leibovitz doesn’t disappointing, bringing together for a group portrait 13 of Hollywood’s most influencial women right now.  We get also individual portraits which refreshingly aren’t overly-touched-up and we see women like Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda, Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Rampling, Alicia Vikander, Brie Larson, Jennifer Lawrence and Viola Davis as they really are.  Missing interestingly is Amy Schumer?  And where is Rooney Mara?

Click here to see the portraits.

(Photo credit: Annie Leibovitz/Vanity Fair)