#BOXOFFICE: “MAN OF STEEL” MADE OF METAL AT BOX OFFICE WITH RECORD-SETTING WEEKEND
No surprises here! Man of Steel debuts on-top this weekend from 4,207 theatres with a whopping $151 million for Warner Bros. over the four-day Father's Day Weekend. From Friday through Sunday, it grossed $125 million in North America, making it this highest-grossing June opening of all time. Despite mixed reviews overall from Critics (56% on the Tomatometer), Loyal Fans to the Franchise could not be deterred, actually giving the Film some strong word of mouth, garnering an A- CinemaScore. ...
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#SPOTTED: STARS IN TOWN FOR THE 2013 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
The Stars have descended upon Toronto for the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards and while preparations are well under-way over at the Station's Queen Street Headquarters with Soundchecks taking place throughout the day, several Guests and Performers are just now arriving. Several Fans today not only got a Sneak Peek of tomorrow night's performances, but some were even lucky enough to meet the Performers including Co-Host PSY, who was gracious to stop for Snaps earlier today with Fans! Others like ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A “JACK THE GIANT SLAYER” BLU-RAY COMBO PACK
Box Office Hit Jack the Giant Slayer soon is about the hit stores and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Mr. Will Wong would love to give Readers across North America the chance to win a copy of it on Blu-Ray Combo Pack!
Official Synopsis:
Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing Jack (Nicholas Hoult), into the battle of this life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom and its people, and the love of a brave ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO ADVANCE SCREENINGS OF “THE WAY, WAY BACK” ACROSS CANADA
Mr. Will Wong and Fox Searchlight Canada are thrilled to give Readers a chance to see one of 2013's most well-reviewed Films, The WAY, WAY BACK. Pass are available for Toronto (the week of July 5th), Vancouver (the week of July 12th) and Edmonton/Calgary/Ottawa (the week of July 22nd).
Official Synopsis:
THE WAY, WAY BACK is the funny and poignant Coming of Age Story of 14-year-old Duncan's (Liam James) summer vacation with his Mother, Pam (Toni Collette), her overbearing boyfriend, Trent ...
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#SPOTTED: AUSTIN MAHONE IN TORONTO FOR “RED TOUR” & MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
Teen Pop Sensation Austin Mahone is back in Toronto once again and while opening for multiple GRAMMY Winner Taylor Swift on her Red Tour along with Ed Sheeran, he managed to take some time out to do a little Promo!
The Singer flew-in to the City last night, getting spotted right away upon landing! Starting earlier today at City's Breakfast Television, excited Fans were rewarded with a big Group Photo. Following his City appearance, the 17-year-old from San Antonio, hopped over to Global ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO SEE PEDRO ALMODÓVAR’S “I’M SO EXCITED” IN TORONTO & VANCOUVER!
I cannot resist a good campy Film, but camp and Pedro Almodóvar together in one? Sold. After a series of darker, dramatic Films, it's refreshing to see one of our fave Directors branch all-the-way-Gay and comedic here, having a bit of fun! Right in time for Pride Week!
Mongrel Media & Mr. Will Wong would love to give Toronto and Vancouver Readers a chance to attend an Advance Screening of I'm So Excited. Screenings take place Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Toronto's Varsity Cinemas and ...
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#NEWMUSIC – KYLIE MINOGUE – “SKIRT”
Recently joining Jay-Z's Roc Nation Family, Pop Queen Kylie Minogue is prepping the release of her twelfth Studio Disc and a Lyric Video for her new Track, Skirt, has just surfaced after the Audio leaked online a couple weeks ago. The Track, which pairs her with Co-Writer The-Dream and Producer Nom de Strip somewhat is like Scream & Shout by will.i.am and Britney Spears with its dark, futuristic, Electro flavour - an interesting change after going lighter on Disc Aphrodite in 2010. The ...
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#FOOD: CRONUTS
Basically, these need to come to Canada STAT! Originated at the Dominique Ansel Bakery on Spring Street in New York City, the Cronut Craze has taken over the Big Apple with fervour. With people queuing in droves on the daily at the Bakery for their 8:00 AM opening, even Craigslisters are quick to cash-in, offering a Box of Two reportedly for up to $50 (U.S.) on the secondary market. The retail originally at $5.00 a piece, but good luck on getting one. Insane.
A Cronut is simply/not so ...
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#SPOTTED: GRETA GERWIG & NOAH BAUMBACH IN TORONTO FOR “FRANCES HA”
With its release only a week away, Greta Gerwig (Arthur, Damsels in Distress) and Noah Baumbach (Kicking and Screaming, The Squid and the Whale) returned to the City where they debuted their latest Collaboration Frances Ha, once again. After drawing raves at TIFF last September, the Duo are here for a couple days of Press for the charming Dramedy about a 27-year-old Dance Company Apprentice whose world unravels after her Best Friend moves out of their apartment. This leaves Frances ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TRAILER FOR “300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE”
The long-awaited Follow-up to 300 finally is becoming a reality! The Film Adaptation of Frank Miller's Graphic Novel Xerxes follows Greek General Themistolkes (as he attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the War.
300: Rise of an Empire pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian Navy.
Sullivan Stapleton stars in the leading role of ...
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