In an incredible debut, 20th Century Fox‘s THE MARTIAN opens out of this world with $55 million from 3,831 theatres.  The Fantasy-Adventure by Sir Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, gets an A CinemaScore and a phenomenal 94% on the Tomatometer from Critics. The TIFF ’15 selection was made for $108 million, only second to 2001’s Hannibal for the Director, which opened back then with $58 million.

In second is last week’s champ, HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 with an impressive $31.7 million from  3,754 theatres in its second week out for Sony Pictures.

SICARIO expands to 2,620 theatres this weekend, earning $11.8 million, good enough for third.  The Thriller from Canadian Director Denis Villeneuve debuted at TIFF ’15 last month to rave reviews. Critics gave it 93% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it an A- CinemaScore, which likely will give it legs to go on in coming weeks.

THE INTERN ranks in fourth with $11.6 million for Warner Bros. in its second week out.  Thus far it has made $36.6 million domestically.

BLACK MASS is in sixth with $5.8 million for Warner Bros., now in its third week out.  It has grossed $52 million thus far in these parts.

THE PERFECT GUY rounds-out the Top Ten for Sony Pictures with $2.2 million in its fourth week out, just surpassing the $50-million mark in North America.

Notable in eleventh is THE WALK which opens in 448 theatres across the continent with $1.7 million for Sony Pictures.

Summer’s certainly over, but there’s always time for a Fiesta! What better way to bring out the sun on a cloudy day than with Kellogg’s amazing Pringles Tortillas?  They’re so tasty you don’t even need dip! I mean, you can try ’em with dip – and we had ’em with Guacamole and Salsa – but we agree they’re so flavourful they should be enjoyed just as they are!

Billy and I threw a Fiesta and among our v. special guests were Kobe, Connor, Hero and Arson! Although our furry friends certainly had their own doggy delectables, they just could not resist our Pringles Tortillas!  I mean, it got just a little competitive at times…

So we threw a #Fiesta today with #PringlesTortillas… Read all about it and an exciting giveaway to come. Link in Bio. #VIVATORTILLA

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Oct 3, 2015 at 6:08pm PDT

Pringles Tortillas come in three flavours: Pringles Tortillas Original, Pringles Tortillas Nacho Cheese and Pringles Tortilla Zesty Ranch! They all were a hit, but hands down, our runaway favourite was Nacho Cheese – just the right amount of cheesy and that famous, paper-thin Pringles crunch.  Zesty Ranch was also pretty irresistible, zingy with just a slight essence of spiciness!

True to their name, these chips are made of corn flour, giving them an authentic Tortilla aroma and taste, with that familiarity of Pringles that we’ve all grown-up loving.

You’ll want to stay tuned as we’ve got a tor-riffic, Pringle-licous giveaway mid-October. You might even want to throw your own Fiesta with friends!

#VIVATORTILLAS, bb!

In the meantime, you can learn all about Kellogg’s Pringles Tortillas and the complete selection of Pringles products here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

I so miss Lady Gaga doing what she does best – dance pop. Chic‘s I Want Your Love is one of my favourite tracks of all time. Gaga and Tom Ford have teamed together for his Spring/Summer 2016 collection and she recorded a cover of the Disco Classic and even appears in a promotional video directed by Nick Knight for the collection featuring a roster of beauty – all sporting Ford on an electrifying dancing runway.

See the Masterpiece Video!

Sooo goodddd.

(Photo/video credit: Tom Ford)

VVS Films + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see ROCK THE KASBAH!  Screenings will take place as follows:

•         Toronto: Monday, October 19 at 7:00 pm at Cineplex Yonge and Dundas

•         Montreal: Monday, October 19 at 7:30 pm at Cinéma Banque Scotia Montreal

•         Calgary: Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm at Scotiabank Chinook

•         Edmonton: Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm at Cineplex North Edmonton Cinemas

•         Vancouver: Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm at Scotiabank Vancouver

Synopsis:

A has-been rock manager from Van Nuys, California stumbles upon a once-in-a-lifetime voice in a remote Afghan cave in Rock the Kasbah, a dramatic comedy inspired by stranger-than-fiction, real-life events and directed by Oscar winner Barry Levinson. Richie Lanz (Bill Murray), dumped and stranded in war-torn Kabul by his last remaining client (Zooey Deschanel), discovers Salima Khan (Leem Lubany), a Pashtun teenager with a beautiful voice and the courageous dream of becoming the first woman to compete on national television in Afghanistan’s version of “American Idol.” Richie partners with a savvy hooker (Kate Hudson), a pair of hard-partying war profiteers (Danny McBride and Scott Caan) and a hair-trigger mercenary (Bruce Willis) and, braving dangerous cultural prejudices, manages his new protégée into becoming the “Afghan Star.”

See the Trailer:

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To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook and indicate your city!  For an extra chance, you can click “share” from there or Tweet the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/rockthekasbah @mrwillw wants us to #win Advance Passes to see #ROCKTHEKASBAH!  Out 10/23!

G’luck Willionaire$!

VVS Films release ROCK THE KASBAH on Friday, October 23, 2015!

(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)

ALBERTA, YOU ARE THE APPLE OF OUR EYE! Universal Pictures + Mr. Will want to give Readers in Calgary and Edmonton a chance to see the heavily-buzzed STEVE JOBS first on Monday, October 19, 2015.

Official Synopsis:

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

Steve Jobs stars Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels, while Danny Boyle directs.

See the Trailer:

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To enter to win, click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook and indicate your city. Also tell me which Apple product greatest impacted your life.

Universal Pictures Canada release STEVE JOBS on Friday, October 23, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

Australian Singer-Songwriter Vance Joy made a huge splash with his breakout hit Riptide earlier this year, gaining worldwide recognition. Joy is in Toronto today promoting his debut disc Dream Your Life Away (Deluxe Edition), prior to opening for Taylor Swift on her 1989 World Tour tonight at Rogers Centre. Tourmate, Toronto’s Shawn Mendes was here yesterday partaking in We Day celebrations, even walking the carpet and greeting fans!

The striking 27-year-old artist with flawless hair, appeared on both City‘s Breakfast Television with a two-song performance, before trekking over to Global‘s The Morning Show (National Edition) where also he performed live.  We caught-up with him leaving an appearance and he was more than nice to come over for a Snap before heading out to do more press.

Did you know he formerly was an Aussie Rules Football Player?

See his performance of new single Fire and the Flood on The Morning Show:

In case you haven’t discovered Joy‘s outstanding music, you can download his debut disc Dream Your Life Away here.

See our Snap:

Elated meeting the brilliant @vancejoy. He is here for @TaylorSwift’s #1989 Tour! #VanceJoy #1989worldtour #TaylorSwift #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Oct 2, 2015 at 6:15am PDT

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

So we’ve only got a slight case of JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS fever!  NTD Apparel after hearing about our Screening Pass Giveaway, was kind enough to send over some Tees for you Willionaire$!  Truly outrageous! It doesn’t matter if you’re  a boy or a girl, these official JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS T-Shirts are too hot not to rock!

See it here:

We have size medium and large to give away and all you have to do is click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook for your chance!  Readers in Canada only, please.

Even if you don’t win, never fret.  You can get these hot items at Bluenotes!

If you haven’t yet had a chance to enter our Screening Pass Giveaway to see JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS, you may do so here!

Universal Pictures Canada release JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS on Friday, October 23, 2015!

(Photo/video credit: NTD Apparel/Universal Pictures)

We’re admittedly still digesting the new Lana Del Rey album HONEYMOON, which is being touted as a return to form for the gorgeous songstress. But if anything, we loved her last disc, Ultraviolence, so she was in-form if you ask us.

See the new Video for ambient new single Music to Watch Boys To:

Download HONEYMOON now here.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music Canada)

I’ve been so incredibly busy of late that I’ve forgotten to post about this. If you’re really into Pop, you already know about Halsey, the 21-year-old blue-haired New Jersey native, whose star is rising at a rapid rate. Her video for debut single New Americana solidifies her star power and if you haven’t seen the Hunger Games-esque homage, you MUST.

See the Video:

Never before have I heard of a money-back guarantee on an album. If you purchase her disc Badlands at HMV Canada and if for any reason aren’t happy with it, they are making the brazen move of allowing you a full refund. Now that’s confidence.

In this era of the Music Video’s decline, the fact that her label was willing to help foot the bill for this glorious production also is very telling…

She’s back in Toronto early November for a show at The Phoenix.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music Canada)

Everybody loves a bit of Vin! eOne Films + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see THE LAST WITCH HUNTER! Screenings take place Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Halifax and Victoria.

Official Synopsis:
The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us; vicious supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including KAULDER, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful QUEEN WITCH, decimating her followers in the process. In the moments right before her death, the QUEEN curses KAULDER with her own immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Today KAULDER is the only one of his kind remaining, and has spent centuries hunting down rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost loved ones. However, unbeknownst to KAULDER, the QUEEN WITCH is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer causing an epic battle that will determine the survival of the human race.

The Last Witch Hunter stars Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Michael Caine and Elijah Wood.

See the Trailer:

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To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook and indicate your city. For an extra chance, you can click “share” from there or Tweet out the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/thelastwitchhunter @mrwillw wants us to #win Advance Passes to see #TheLastWitchHunter. Out 10/23!

G’luck Willionaire$!

eOne Films release THE LAST WITCH HUNTER on Friday, October 23, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)