#GIVEAWAY – ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF “MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY ’12 YEARS A SLAVE'”

Not only is the Oscar Buzz feverish for TIFF ’13 Special Presentation 12 Years a Slave, but the controversial Drama from Director Steve McQueen also boasts a stellar Soundtrack too!

Sony Music Canada and Mr. Will Wong want to give Readers a chance to enjoy the Music from what well could be Best Picture Winner at the Oscars!  As an added bonus, Winners also will win a Copy of John Legend’s acclaimed latest Disc, LOVE IN THE FUTURE! 

Standout Tracks on MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY 12 YEARS A SLAVE include Legend’s soulful version of Roll Jordan Roll, Alicia Keys’ Queen of the Field (Patsey’s Song) and the Alabama Shakes’ Driva Man. The Disc also includes a version of Roll Jordan Roll featuring Star Chiwetel Ejiofor, heard in the Film.  Also, legendary Composer Hans Zimmer, who composed the Film’s Score, also is heard here.

Tracklisting as follows:

1. Devil’s Dream –  Tim Fain
2. Roll Jordan Roll –  John Legend
3. Freight Train –  Gary Clark Jr.
4. Yarney’s Waltz –  Tim Fain & Caitlin Sullivan
5. Driva Man –  Alabama Shakes
6. My Lord Sunshine (Sunrise) –  David Hughey & Roosevelt Credit
7. Move –  John Legend featuring Fink
8. Washington –  Hans Zimmer
9. (In The Evening) When The Sun Goes Down –  Gary Clark Jr.
10. Queen Of The Field (Patsey’s Song) –  Alicia Keys
11. Solomon –  Hans Zimmer
12. Little Girl Blue  – Laura Mvula
13. Misery Chain   Chris Cornell featuring Joy Williams
14. Roll Jordan Roll –  Topsy Chapman featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cast
15. Money Musk”  – Tim Fain
16. What Does Freedom Mean (To A Free Man) –  Cody Chesnutt

Listen to Legend‘s version of Roll Jordan Roll below:

Official Artwork:

 

To enter to win a Copy of MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY 12 YEARS A SLAVE, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook.  Double your chances by sharing this Post on Facebook with your Friends!

Purchase the MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY 12 YEARS A SLAVE here.

Purchase John Legend’s LOVE IN THE FUTURE here.

If you haven’t yet seen the outstanding 12 Years a Slave – now in theatres – read our Review here!

Sony Music Canada releases MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY 12 YEARS A SLAVE in-stores on Tuesday, November 19, 2013.

 

 

(Photo/audio credit: Sony Music)

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN DOUBLE PASSES TO SEE TIFF ’13 PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER “12 YEARS A SLAVE” IN TORONTO

Hot off its victory as the Winner of the People’s Choice Award at TIFF ’13, Steve McQueen‘s Oscar Contender 12 Years a Slave soon gets a release, starting with Toronto first. Both Fox Searchlight Canada and Mr. Will Wong would like Readers to experience first the Film everyone’s raving about emphatically!

The Screening takes place the week of October 14, 2013. Final time/venue to be announced.

 

Offical Synopsis:
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon‘s chance meeting with a Canadian Abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life. Based on the Book by Solomon Northup.

12 Years a Slave also stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson, Alfre Woodard, Paul Giamatti and Lupita Nyong’o.

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Double your shot by sharing this Post via Facebook with your Friends or Re-Tweeting the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/12yearsaslave-2 @MRWILLW wants us to #win Double Passes to attend an Advance Screening in Toronto of #12YearsaSlave. Opens 10/18!

 

See the Trailer below:

 

Mr. Will and the amazing Steve McQueen himself at TIFF ’13:

 

Good luck.

 

Fox Searchlight releases 12 Years a Slave in Toronto on Friday, October 18, 2013, followed by additional Cities.

 

(Photo/video credit: Fox Searchlight)

#TIFF13: OFFICIAL SCHEDULE AND CELEBRITY GUEST LIST ANNOUNCED!

At long last the TIFF ’13 Guest List has been announced and among the Marquee names we can expect to see in Toronto in two weeks are phenomenal!  Although speak of Brad Pitt and George Clooney making appearances here didn’t amount to much more than rumour, this year the Female Contingent shines brightest with several of Hollywood’s A-List set to present their latest Oscar Vehicles here.

Among the Celebrities expected this year are:

Emilia Clarke, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Tom Felton, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Scarlett Johansson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew McConaughey, Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Sarah Gadon,  Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, James Franco, Marion Cotillard, Mike Myers, Emma Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Amy Poehler, Keanu Reeves, Kate Winslet, Adam Driver, Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Owen Wilson, Ralph Fiennes, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Gyllenhaal, JudeLaw, Jessica Chastain, Jai Courtney, Mila Kunis, Pierce Brosnan, Sandra Bullock, Jason Bateman, Zac Efron, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Colin Firth, Idris Elba, Ed Harris, Michael C. Hall, Annette Benning, James McAvoy, Liam Neeson, Steven Soderbergh, Ben Foster, Anton Yelchin, Maria Bello, Jennifer Garner, Nicolas Cage, Daniel Brühl, Tom Hiddleston, Jack Huston, Hugh Jackman, Jessica Lange, Melissa Leo, Adam Levine, Catherine O’Hara, Kurt Russell, Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Berenger, Tom Wilkinson, Julia Louis Dreyfuss, Clive Owen, Zach Galifianakis, Emily Watson, John Hawkes, Alan Rickman, Toni Collette, Josh Brolin, Alice Cooper, Tiger Chen, Rebecca Hall, Will Forte, Kevin Zegers, Taylor Kitsch, Juliette Binoche, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Thandie Newton,  Terrence Howard, James Hetfield, Thomas Haden Church, Tim Robbins,  Glenn Close, Dakota Fanning, Philip Glass and several more!

Keep checking back here as the Toronto International Film Festival makes additions as we get closer to Thursday, September 5, 2013 when TIFF ’13 kicks-off!  The Festival runs till Sunday, September 15, 2013.

The official Schedule has been announced and you can now start planning your Festival right here. Download the Official Schedule right here!

Single Tickets go on sale on Sunday, September 1, 2013 on TIFF‘s Website here.

Things are about to get real exciting around here!  Happy TIFF, indeed!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#TIFF13: “12 YEARS A SLAVE” STARRING BRAD PITT, MICHAEL FASSBENDER, BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH & CHIWETEL EJIOFOR

Although we don’t know for sure, I’m almost certain this will be at TIFF ’13 this September as it would be the perfect Launching Pad for its Oscar Campaign. Everything about the Drama 12 Years a Slave says Awards and a brand new Trailer just surfaced today for it!  How can we resist the Canadian connection this Story and above all, Brad Pitt playing one of us?

Official Synopsis:

12 YEARS A SLAVE is based on an incredible true Story of one Man’s fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent Slave Owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender) as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian Abolitionist (Brad Pitt) forever alters his life.

Solomon Northrup Day celebrates its 15th Anniversary on Saturday, July 20, 2013.

The Drama also stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Garret Dillahunt, Paul Giamatti, Scoot McNairy, Lupita Nyong’o, Adepero Oduye, Sarah Paulson, Michael Kenneth Williams, Alfre Woodard, Chris Chalk, Taran Killam and Bill Camp; Steve McQueen directs.

Watch the Trailer below:

 

Fox Searchlight releases 12 Years a Slave on October 18, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: Fox Searchlight)