It was a tepid weekend at the Box Office, but CHAPPIE prevails as the Leader with a $13.3 million debut from 3,201 theatres for Sony Pictures. Made for $49 million, it shouldn’t be long before the Robot Action/Sci-Fi pays its tab.  Critics didn’t think much of the Neill Blomkamp (District 9) Film with a 30% on the Tomatometer, but Audiences were more forgiving with a B CinemaScore.

After a #1 debut last week, FOCUS slips to second spot with $10 million for Warner Bros.   In two weeks, it has grossed $35 million domestically.

THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL debuts in third spot with $8.61 million from 1,573 theatres for Fox Searchlight. Audiences gave it a B+ CinemaScore and Critics responded positively with a 64% on the Tomatometer. The Sequel bests the $6 million wide opening for its 2012 Predecessor.  The Film is the second from Star Dev Patel who debuts with two Films in the Top Three this weekend – the other being CHAPPIE.

KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE shows staying powering, placing fourth with $8.3 million in its fourth week for 20th Century Fox. It closes-in on the $100 million-mark in North America.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY slips to seventh spot with $5 million for Universal Pictures in its fourth week, grossing $152 million domestically.

THE LAZARUS EFFECT places eighth with $5.1 million for Relativity Media/D Films in its second week out.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS rounds-out the Top Ten for 20th Century Fox with $4.8 million from 2,777 theatres.  Critics gave it 13% on the Tomatometer and Audiences gave it a B- CinemaScore.

Nobody saw this coming! Tom Hanks teams with Carly Rae Jepsen on her über-cathy new Single. The Clip which has the Oscar Winner lip-syncing and gallivanting through New York City is a refreshing bit of comedy. But where is Carly Rae in all of this? Oh, you’ll see. And she has a couple more surprises too!

See the Video:

This is the epic Comeback that Carly Rae deserves after giving us so much happiness with you know, THAT SONG! And it really looks like her time on Broadway did a ton for her confidence. Love it! And best of all, TOM HANKS!!!!

Download I Really Like You on iTunes here.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

Before Mean Girls, before Easy A, before The DUFF came THE BREAKFAST CLUB. If you didn’t grow-up in the ’80s or if you simply want to re-live the magic of one of the greatest Teen Films of all time, now is your chance!  In celebration of its 30th Anniversary, the Shermer High School-set Dramedy which defined a Generation, will be showing for two days only – Saturday, March 21, 2015 and Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in theatres across Canada.  This opportunity is brought to us by Cineplex Front Row Centre Events.

We want to you to see THE BREAKFAST CLUB on the Big Screen once again! To enter to win a pair of Tickets, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook!

See the Trailer:

The 30th Anniversary Edition of THE BREAKFAST CLUB is  now available on DVD/Blu-ray.  More here.

Click here for more details on Tickets and participating Theatres.

Join the conversation using the Hashtag #BREAKFASTCLUB30!

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures)

eOne Films and Mr. Will want to take Readers across Canada to see THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT! We’ve eagerly awaited this second installment in the DIVERGENT Series! Screenings take place Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Halifax, and Victoria on March 18, 2015. A Canadian Premiere takes place in Toronto on March 17, 2015.

Official Synopsis:
THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT raises the stakes for Tris as she searches for allies and answers in the ruins of a futuristic Chicago. Tris (Woodley) and Four (James) are now fugitives on the run, hunted by Jeanine (Winslet), the leader of the power-hungry Erudite elite. Racing against time, they must find out what Tris’s family sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them. Haunted by her past choices but desperate to protect the ones she loves, Tris, with Four at her side, faces one impossible challenge after another as they unlock the truth about the past and ultimately the future of their world.

See the reality-defying Trailer below:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook and indicate for me your City. Click that “share” button from there or Tweet the below for an extra chance!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/insurgent @MRWILLW wants us to #win Advance Passes to see #INSURGENT. In theatres 3/20! Let’s #DEFYREALITY!

G’luck Willionaire$!

eOne Films release THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT on Friday, March 20, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

Colourful Australian Indie-Pop Outfit SHEPPARD are in Toronto tonight to open for #1-selling Meghan Trainor on her That Bass Tour at The Phoenix Concert Theatre.  If you aren’t familiar with them, perhaps you’ve heard their amazing Single GERONIMO?

Watch the Video here:

Catchy, right?

The six-piece Band is led by Brother and Sister Duo George and Amy Sheppard and in their native Australia have achieved critical and commercial success including an ARIA Award Nomination – their equivalent of The GRAMMYs or The JUNOs!

We caught-up with the and as they pre-taped an Interview to air next Monday on Global Television‘s The Morning Show. More on that here.

See our Snaps:

With Aussie Pop Band #SHEPPARD. They open tonight for #MeghanTrainor. #Geronimo

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 6, 2015 at 8:40am PST

SHEPPARD‘s Album BOMBS AWAY is now available on iTunes here via Universal Music Canada.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Universal Music Canada)

Global Megastar SHANIA TWAIN is currently in Toronto on a two-day Press Blitz in support of her upcoming ROCK THIS COUNTRY Tour and new STILL THE ONE – Live from Vegas CD/DVD. Flying-in on a private jet Wednesday night from New York, Twain came with her Husband Frederic Thiebaud and Entourage. Although her Security Detail appeared to be v. tight with minimal sightings of her outside of her Bell Media appearances Thursday, we had our big moment with the Seller of 75+ million Albums worldwide!

Twain‘s today started today with an appearance at Global Television‘s The Morning Show where she could be seen through the windows at the Bloor Street Studios, followed by a fast entrance through a hidden entrance at CITY‘s Breakfast Television.

See Twain‘s appearance on The Morning Show (Toronto Edition) here and here.

After a bit of effort, finally we caught up to Twain midday and as expected, was amazingly sweet, stopping for Photos and Autographs before almost tripping while walking backwards into her next appearance. She of course handled herself graciously and continued into the taping.  We loved her curls and she looked Rock Star-glam with a dash of Sophia Loren and Sarah Palin, don’t you think?

See our Snap:

#SHANIA! #ShaniaTwain #RockThisCountry

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 6, 2015 at 8:01am PST

#FredericThibaud, Husband of #ShaniaTwain. #Shania #RockThisCountry

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 6, 2015 at 8:14am PST

Tickets for Twain‘s ROCK THIS COUNTRY Tour go on-sale next Friday, March 13, 2015!

Order Twain‘s STILL THE ONE – LIVE FROM VEGAS here!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

The Queen has arrived!  Shania Twain is in Toronto for a two-day Press Blitz in support of brand-new CD/DVD STILL THE ONE – Live from Las Vegas!  It also was announced today that the Country Queen will be embarking on what potentially could be her Farewell Tour this June!

The 48-date Tour will begin June 5, 2015 in Seattle, wrapping August 23, 2015 in Seattle.  Various Stop-offs will be taking place throughout Canada.  Dates are as follows:

June 5 — Seattle, Key Arena at Seattle Center
June 7 — Vancouver, Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
June 9 — Vancouver, Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
June 11 — Edmonton, Alberta, Rexall Place
June 12 — Edmonton, Alberta, Rexall Place
June 14 — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, SaskTel Centre
June 15 — Winnipeg, Manitoba, MTS Centre
June 19 — London, Ontario, Budweiser Gardens
June 20 — London, Ontario, Budweiser Gardens
June 22 — Hamilton, Ontario, FirstOntario Centre
June 24 — Toronto, Air Canada Centre
June 25 — Toronto, Air Canada Centre
June 27 — Ottawa, Wesley Clover Parks
June 28 — Montreal, Bell Centre
June 30 — New York City, Madison Square Garden
July 1 — Long Island, New York, Nassau Coliseum
July 3 — Uncasville, Connecticut, Mohegan Sun Arena
July 7 — Newark, New Jersey, Prudential Center
July 8 — Boston, TD Garden
July 10 — Pittsburgh, CONSOL Energy Center
July 11 — Grand Rapids, Michigan, Van Andel Arena
July 13 — Indianapolis, Bankers Life Fieldhouse
July 15 — Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
July 16 — Miami, American Airlines Arena
July 18 — Greenville, South Carolina, Bon Secours Wellness Arena
July 19 — Charlotte, North Carolina, Time Warner Cable Arena
July 21 — Washington, D.C., Verizon Center
July 22 — Philadelphia, Wells Fargo Center
July 25 — Auburn Hills, Michigan, Palace of Auburn Hills
July 26 — Moline, Illinois, iWireless Center
July 28 — Minneapolis, Target Center
July 29 — Rosemont, Illinois, AllState Arena
July 31 — Nashville, Bridgestone Arena
August 1 — Atlanta, Philips Arena
August 3 — Louisville, Kentucky, KFC Yum! Center
August 4 — St. Louis, Scottrade Center
August 6 — Des Moines, Iowa, Wells Fargo Arena
August 7 — Kansas City, Missouri, Sprint Center
August 9 — Austin, Frank Erwin Center
August 10 — Dallas, American Airlines Center
August 12 — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Chesapeake Energy Center
August 14 — Denver, Pepsi Center
August 15 — Salt Lake City, EnergySolutions Arena
August 17 — San Jose, California, SAP Center at San Jose
August 19 — Anaheim, California, Honda Center
August 20 — Los Angeles, Staples Center
August 22 — San Diego, Valley View Casino Center
August 24 — Fresno, California, Save Mart Center

We adore Shania and are honoured to have seen her up-close a few times.  Although we’re a bit sad that this might be her last Tour, we are holding out still for new Music!

Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 13, 2015.

Our Shania Collage!!!

The Queen has landed! #ShaniaTwain in #Toronto for Media Blitz for new Concert CD/DVD! #StilltheOne #LasVegas #Shania

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(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Universal Music)

It’s been a while since we’ve gotten any news on it, but finally a new Trailer for AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON has arrived! Not quite as dark as the last one we saw, we get a better glimpse in two minutes of what exactly to expect.  Fans of the Franchise certainly won’t be disappointed in this action-packed look!

Official Synopsis:
Marvel Studios presents Avengers: Age of Ultron, the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsgård with James Spader and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.

Watch the Trailer:

Marvel Canada release AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON on Friday, May 1, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Marvel Canada)

Few in 2014 took the World by storm like Hozier. The 24-year-old Irish Singer/Songwriter gained prominence internationally with his smash hit Take Me To Church which would go on to receive a Grammy nomination. His performance on the televised Awards Ceremony alongside Annie Lennox, solidified him as a household name and he now is on tour in support of his eponymous debut Album.

After filling and mesmerizing Massey Hall tonight, Hozier went above and beyond after a near-two-hour Set, rewarding his many Fans waiting in the cold, bringing them backstage in groups of ten for Autographs and Pictures. The soulful and towering Singer would hunch over to accommodate his Fans, taking a minute to give that personal touch,  acknowledging each by their names. An amazing Gentleman.

See our Snap:

No big deal. Just hanging backstage with #HOZIER! Such an amazing guy! #TakeMeToChurch #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 2, 2015 at 9:41pm PST

Check out Hozier’s new Video for new Single, SOMEONE NEW, starring Natalie Dormer:

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

21-year-old English Singer-Songwriter George Ezra is rising rapidly in the world of Music and those with Tickets to see Grammy-nominated Hozier tonight at Massey Hall, were rewarded with the chance to see him as the evening’s Supporting Act. The Audience completely fell in love, giving him a standing ovation following a 30-minute Set.

Known best for his Track Budapest, Ezra is on the verge of stardom with his sights set stateside after winning a acclaim and a coveted number one Album with Wanted on Voyage in his native U.K.,  debuting in the Top 20 in the U.S.

We spotted Ezra on a smoke break, coming over to snap a Photo graciously and he was amazingly nice about it. He tells me he had an amazing time at Ripley’s Aquarium on a recent visit and he actually will be back in town soon again for his own headlining Tour at Danforth Music Hall on April 20, 2015.

Check out Ezra‘a Budapest below:

See our Snap:

Wonderful meeting the amazingly-talented #GeorgeEzra! Certainly a name to look out for in #2015! #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 2, 2015 at 9:41pm PST

(Photo credit: Sony Music/Mr Will Wong)