#SPOTTED: JOSHUA RADIN IN TORONTO FOR “ONWARD AND SIDEWAYS”

Known on both sides of the Atlantic, Ohio-born Folk Singer/Songwriter Joshua Radin is in town promoting new Disc Onward and Sideways. The acclaimed Artist who many have called “The New Paul Simon“, known best for Hits I’d Rather Be With You, Beautiful Day and Paperweight just last night filled The Mod Club.

We caught up with Radin at a taping of Global‘s The Morning Show, sporting his Cleveland Browns Touque, in great spirits and happy to take a Snap with Billy and I!

See our Snap:

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Did you know also that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi handpicked Radin to sing at their Wedding?

See him perform it:

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#SPOTTED: “THE BACHELOR” STAR SEAN LOWE IN TORONTO FOR “FOR THE RIGHT REASONS”

Most of you know him as the Star of ABC‘s The Bachelor after winning the hearts of Fans in the 17th season of the dating Reality Series The Bachelorette, but handsome Sean Lowe is in Toronto today promoting his new Random House Canada Memoir, FOR THE RIGHT REASONS, a Tell-All about his life and experience on the Show.

We caught-up with the Texan after an appearance on Global‘s The Morning Show, where he was nice enough to stop for a Snap before heading into his BMW. See it here:

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Lowe met with Fans at Chapters Woodbridge where he signed copies of his Book.

More on FOR THE RIGHT REASONS here.

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#THEATRE: TREY PARKER’S “CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL” AT PANASONIC THEATRE

Running February 10th – March 8th at Panasonic Theatre, South Park and The Book of Mormon Co-Creator Trey Parker debuts his hysterical new project, Cannibal! The Musical, which just months ago held its auditions in the City.

Featuring a hotbed of Canadian talent including B.C.’s Elicia Mackenzie (CBC‘s How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?) who reunites with her Sound of Music Co-Star, Newfoundland’s Liam Tobin, in this unconventional Thriller-Romantic-Comedy based on a true story. We are proud of our Buddy Lana Carillo who also stars as Yuki!

Official Synopsis:

Cannibal! The Musical follows five miners from Utah who embark on a treacherous journey to stake their claim on land in the Colorado Territory. Led by their reluctant guide, Alferd Packer (Tobin), the group encounters trappers, natives and a whole lot of tom-foolery before losing their way in the Rocky Mountains. When they are found days later, Alferd is the only one left standing, and the Sheriff arrests him for cannibalism – but what really happened out on them there mountains? Intrepid reporter Polly Pry (MacKenzie) is determined to tell the REAL story… that is, if she doesn’t fall in love with the unsuspecting Packer first.

We had the pleasure of attending a Media Preview earlier. What we witnessed was brilliant – Parker‘s signature juvenile whimsicality and outre humour. Fans o the 1993 Cult Classic Film by Parker, will revel in delight at some of the new musical offerings, singing along to tunes like That’s All I’m Asking For and This Side of Me, the latter sung flawlessly by MacKenzie.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 marks the World Premiere for the Musical, which debuted last night to rousing reception, despite a few minor expected opening night hiccups.

Tickets range from $29.95 to $109.95 at CannibalOnStage.com or Mirvish.com.

Some Photos from today:

Liam Tobin and Cast performing That’s All I’m Asking For:

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Elicia Mackenzie performing This Side of Me:

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Elicia Mackenzie, Mr. Will + Liam Tobin: 

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#FIRSTLOOK: “GAME OF THRONES” SEASON FOUR HBO CANADA HOME VIDEO LAUNCH

We had the pleasure of ringing-in the fourth Season of HBO international sensation GAME OF THRONES‘ Home Video launch at the thematically-correct CHILL Lounge earlier tonight.  Temperatures were below-zero inside the Lounge containing Ice Sculptures and fixtures, the Centerpiece tonight being an Ice Replica of the famous Throne from the Series. And yes, I sat in it. YES, I DID.The ever-popular Series’ Fifth Season might not be premiering till Spring, but Season Four’s Video release is timed perfectly giving Fans a chance to re-live and catch-up. We learned Season One in sales pulled-in an already impressive $8 million. Season Two earned $9.5 million. And if Season Three’s astonishing $10 million in sales is any indication, Game of Thrones right now is more popular than ever, trailing only Blockbusters like The Hunger Games, The Hobbit and Frozen, Brian Blazik, VP of HBO Canada and South America tells us.

Season Four’s release packs several interesting surprises including a Roundtable with all those Cast members who were killed off in that Season.  And in celebration of its Video release, HMV Canada also is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a replica of the Throne, valued at $30k!

Season Five of GAME OF THRONES airs in Canada Tuesday on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Season Four is available on Home Video Tuesday, February 17, 2015. 

Some of the fun from tonight: 

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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN “NIGHTCRAWLER” ON BLU-RAY COMBO PACK

Elevation Pictures and Mr. Will want you to be mesmerized by Jake Gyllenhaal’s outstanding performance as Lou Bloom in NIGHTCRAWLER. We’re giving away a chance to bring the suspense home on Blu-ray Combo Pack!

Official Synopsis:

NIGHTCRAWLER is a pulse-pounding thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling — where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided by Rene Russo as Nina, a veteran of the blood-sport that is local TV news, Lou thrives. In the breakneck, ceaseless search for footage, he becomes the star of his own story.

To enter to win, simply head on over to Mr. Will on Facebook and ensure you throw a “like”. From there you can click the “share” button for an extra chance or Tweet the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/nightcrawlerdvd @MRWILLW wants us to #win #NIGHTCRAWLER on Blu-ray Combo Pack.  In stores now!

Artwork:

Watch the Trailer:

 

The Cast of NIGHTCRAWLER + Mr. Will:

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#NIGHTCRAWLER. #Movies #Film #JakeGyllenhaal #LouBloom #ReneRusso

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Elevation Pictures release NIGHTCRAWLER on DVD, On-Demand and Blu-ray Combo Pack, out now!(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Elevation Pictures)

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A “THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER” PRIZE PACK

We’re so thrilled to see our Buddy SpongeBob doing so amazingly well after domination at the Box Office this weekend with his THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER, the #1 Movie in North America!  Paramount Pictures Canada and Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win a special Prize Pack from the Movie!

 

Each Prize Pack consists of:

1 x Mega Bloks Burgermobile Showdown

1 x Mini Movie Poster

1 x Mask

1 x Run of Engagement Pass to see THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER

 

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN THE “FIFTY SHADES OF GREY” SOUNDTRACK!

It’s no mystery we’re dying to see FIFTY SHADES OF GREY.  Here’s our chance Willionaire$ to experience the romance privately.  Universal Music Canada and Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win a copy of the Film’s Original Motion Picture Soundtrack!

Tracklisting:

1 “I Put A Spell On You (Fifty Shades of Grey)” – Annie Lennox
2. “Undiscovered” – Laura Welsh
3. “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” – The Weeknd
4. “Meet Me In The Middle” – Jessie Ware
5. “Love Me Like You Do” – Ellie Goulding
6. “Haunted (Michael Diamond Remix)” – Beyoncé
7. “Salted Wound” – Sia
8. “Beast Of Burden” – The Rolling Stones
9. “I’m On Fire” – AWOLNATION
10. “Crazy In Love (2014 Remix)” – Beyoncé
11. “Witchcraft” – Frank Sinatra
12. “One Last Night” – Vaults
13. “Where You Belong” – The Weeknd
14. “I Know You” – Skylar Grey
15. “Ana And Christian” – Danny Elfman
16. “Did That Hurt?” – Danny Elfman

See the Video for EARNED IT by THE WEEKND, first Single from the Soundtrack:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook.  Canadian Readers only, please.

Good luck, Willionaire$.

Universal Music Canada release FIFTY SHADES OF GREY – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.  Fifty Shades of Grey is in theatres Valentine’s Day!

 

Get it on iTunes.

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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF MADONNA’S “REBEL HEART”

After wowing us with her amazing performance of new Single LIVING FOR LOVE at the GRAMMYs, Madonna‘s 12th studio album REBEL HEART is soon before us.  We’ve heard some of it already and we must say this is her best in years!  Although there is a fresh electronic twist on some of the Tracks, the Pop Queen gets deeper and more introspective than ever.  Tracks like UNAPOLOGETIC BITCH, WASH ALL OVER ME and the Title Track have Madonna doing what she does best – affecting us.

Tracklist
1. “Living for Love”
2. “Devil Pray”
3. “Ghosttown”
4. “Unapologetic Bitch”
5. “Illuminati”
6. “Bitch I’m Madonna” (featuring Nicki Minaj)
7. “Hold Tight”
8. “Joan of Arc”
9. “Iconic” (featuring Chance the Rapper and Mike Tyson)
10. “HeartBreakCity”
11. “Body Shop”
12. “Holy Water”
13. “Inside Out”
14. “Wash All Over Me”

If you haven’t seen the new gravity-defying Video for LIVING FOR LOVE, be prepared to be wowed! Classic Madonna.

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook now! Click “share” on this Post or Tweet the below for an extra chance:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/rebelheart @MRWILLW wants us to #win #Madonna’s #REBELHEART! Out 3/10.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA release REBEL HEART on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Pre-order it here.

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#NEWMUSIC: SAM SMITH LEADS THE WAY AT 57th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS

Not that we are surprised, but Sam Smith walked away the big winner at tonight’s 57th GRAMMYs.  The British Singer-Songwriter went-on to win four Awards at the Ceremony honouring the Year’s best in Music, nabbing Record of the Year and Single of the Year for his Hit Single STAY WITH ME, which he performed alongside Mary J. Blige.  His IN THE LONELY HOUR went-on to win Best Pop Vocal Album. The 22-year-old was forthcoming about his sexuality, thanking his former Lover on-stage, “I want to thank the Man who broke my heart, as it inspired me to win four GRAMMYs!”.  Smith also won Best New Artist, defeating the likes of Iggy Azalea and HAIM.

See Smith and Blige perform STAY WITH ME:

Veteran Alternative Singer/Songwriter BECK has shown amazing longevity in a Career which has spanned over three decades now.  His Disc MORNING PHASE went-on to win Album of the Year as well as Best Rock Album.  On the Show, he performed HEART IS A DRUM alongside Coldplay‘s Chris Martin.

Highlights tonight included a huge choreographed Comeback performance from Madonna, who was flawless in delivering new Single LIVING FOR LOVE.   See the performance below:

Australian Singer-Songwriter certainly has been at it for a number of years now and she had just about everybody talking about her performance of Hit, CHANDELIER tonight featuring former Saturday Night Live Alumni Kristen Wiig doing performance art!

BEYONCE also brought it home delivering a pure and powerful rendition of Take My Hand, Precious Lord. She with Husband Jay-Z won Best R&B Performance for their Single DRUNK IN LOVE.

RIHANNA too made a powerful statement delivering a vocally on-point performance of new Single FOURFIVESECONDS alongside The Beatles Icon Paul McCartney and Kanye West. See it below:

For a complete list of Winners, click here.

See Mr. Will and some of this year’s GRAMMYs Stars over the years below:

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#BOXOFFICE: “SPONGEBOB” SOAKS-UP THE COMPETITION IN DEBUT!

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER defies all expectations to soak-up the competition at the Box Office this weekend!  The Animated Feature based on the internationally-popular Nickelodeon Series, debuts with a stellar $53 million from 3,641 theatres for Paramount Pictures. Critics gave it love with a 73% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it an on-par B CinemaScore.

AMERICAN SNIPER after a decisive three-week-domination slips to second this weekend with a still-great $22.7 million, bringing its total domestic gross to $280.5 million for Warner Bros. Not bad at all.

JUPITER ASCENDING is being labeled a “bomb” by many insiders but its $18.4 million gross from 3,181 theatres certainly is far from a disgrace for Warner Bros.  Internationally, the Sci-Fi/Adventure starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum, is expected to fare much better.  The Wachowskis Film was made for $175 million and earns a 22% from Critics on the Tomatometer and a much-better B- CinemaScore.

SEVENTH SON debuts in fourth with $6.8 million from 2.785 theatres for Universal Pictures, after changing hands from Warner Bros. Plagued with several delays, the Film finally sees the light of day but even with a stellar Cast including Oscar-caliber names like Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges, it still only gets a 10% on the Tomatometer and a B- CinemaScore.  It was made fr $95 million.

PADDINGTON continues to have a strong presence in North America with $5.3 million earned this weekend from 2,888 theatres for eOne Films/The Weinstein Co. In four weeks it is close to the $60 million-mark.

THE BOY NEXT DOOR rounds-out the Top Ten with $3.9 million from 2,193 theatres for Universal Pictures in its third week.