#SPOTTED: STARS IN NEW YORK FOR 2015 MET BALL

Stars of the Film, Fashion and Music Worlds gathered Monday night at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, for Fashion’s biggest night, the Costume Institute Ball – known more as the Met Ball or Met Gala – for a 44th year. As in previous years, the night was nothing short of spectacular and this year’s theme was China: Through the Looking Glass, which explores the Country’s influence on Fashion as we know it today. An Exhibition put-on in conjunction with the Museum’s Department of Asian Art, commences now through August, with the Gala kicking it all off.

The ultra-exclusive Affair is invite-only and if you are fortunate enough to be granted the opportunity to purchase a ticket even, acceptance is pending the approval of the most revered and feared Woman in the Industry, Anna Wintour.

Just so there was no confusion in the hierarchy, the dazzling A-List of predominantly female Talent would see its biggest stars Jay-Z and Beyoncé (in a revealing sheer Givenchy) arrive approximately three hours late, drawing a crowd of cheers from onlookers who lined street for a long glance at beauty and innovation when finally they did arrive.

Although a list of Guests was published prior, with Jennifer Lawrence named Event Chair this year, few know fully who exactly will arrive until they walk the many steps of the Red Carpet. Some Starlets stayed within their comfort zone wearing with an array of pretty form-fitting gowns.  Others took major fashion risks, staying true to the Night’s established theme including Trailblazer Sarah Jessica Parker who had donned a Chinese Opera-like Headpiece over an H&M Dress,  a strong contingent of Chinese Actresses including Gong Li, Ziyi Zhang, Carina Lau, Li Bing Bing, Gao Yuan Yuan, Tang Wei and more donned intricate creations with floral themed patterns. Dolce & Gabbana was most daring and our personal favourite, dressing a handful of Starlets like Karen Elson, Brie Larson and more in decadent golds with dazzling Tiaras fit for a Queen.  Red-hot Moschino now underseen by Jeremy Scott, saw the likes of Madonna and Katy Perry garbed head-to-toe in his vision,  the latter who turned heads with a cropped Pixie Cut which turned to blonde at the Afterparty which she had co-hosted.  Not quite thematically correct, but still a visual Feast.

Others getting high praise for their looks were friends Anne Hathaway  in a hooded gold Ralph Lauren  numbers, Lady Gaga in a Zac Posen Pantsuit, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in rose-coloured Versace and Sophie Turner in teal Burberry Dress. And speaking of teal, Miley Cyrus would dazzle in a high-neck Alexander Wang dress, with her hair slicked-back and coloured as such. We also are a huge Fan of Kate Hudson‘s gold Michael Kors number.

Social Media was lit afire when Perry, Madonna and perceived Pop Rival Lady Gaga posed for Selfies together at the Ball’s official Afterparty in the City’s Meatpacking District.  Both Lady Gaga and Rihanna also themselves would throw their own bashes, which would see the likes of Naomi Campbell,  Robert Pattinson and his girlfriend FKA Twigs returning to their star-crammed Hotel in the wee hours at the break of dawn.

dropping our single tomorrow #stolethispicfromM #MONSTERCATREBELHEARTS

A photo posted by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on May 4, 2015 at 9:14pm PDT

 

We make a point of celebrating this important Affair every year and wait eagerly on next year’s theme.   In the meantime, here are some Pics of the Fashion Festivities throughout the Night.    

 

Katy Perry + Jeremy Scott

#JeremyScott + #KatyPerry. #MetGala #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:42pm PDT

Kate Hudson

My fave Snap. She refused to pose for Paps, but posed for Fans. #KateHudson at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:42pm PDT

 

Jay-Z + Beyoncé:

When you are #JayZ + #Beyonce, you can afford to show up 3 hours late with Media waiting on you. #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala #MetGala2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 7:00pm PDT

Rita Ora

#RitaOra at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

 

Kendall Jenner

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:40pm PDT

Karen Elson

#KarenElson in my fave #MetBall2015 Dress. I believe this is by Burberry.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

 

Sophie Turner

#GameofThrones’ #SophieTurner at #MetBall2015. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Rosie Huntington-Whitely

#RosieHuntingtonWhitely at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

 

Kerry Washington

#KerryWashington at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Uma Thurman

#UmaThurman at #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

 

Gong Li

The timeless #GongLi. #MetBall2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

Emily Blunt + Bill Nighy

#EmilyBlunt brought #BillNighy as her date to #MetBall2015.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

 

André Leon Talley

Fashion’s greatest Maven, #AndreLeonTalley at #MetBall2015. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Anna Wintour

When you get #AnnaWintour to crack a rare smile… #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

 

Liu Wen

Chinese Supermodel #LiuWen at #MetBall2015. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 5:36pm PDT

Sarah Jessica Parker + Andy Cohen

#SarahJessicaParker + #AndyCohen. #MetGala #MetBall #MetBall2015 #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:54pm PDT

 

Naomi Campbell

  Look who we spotted rolling in at 6 am after a wild #MetBall2015 night! #MetBall #MetGala2015 #MetGala #NaomiCampbell   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:40am PDT

 

Selena Gomez + Vanessa Hudgens:

  #Springbreakers Reunion at #MetBall2015 #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala #SelenaGomez #VanessaHudgens   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:42pm PDT

Robert Pattinson + FKA Twigs

#RobertPattinson helping a v. tipsy #FKATwigs in after partying to the break of dawn. #MetBall2015 #MetGala #MetGala2015 #MetBall

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:42am PDT

 

  Some Selfies from our time in New York…      

 

Miley Cyrus

#MileyCyrus + me. #MetBall2015 #MetGala #MetBall #MetGala2015 #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:42pm PDT

George Clooney

 

With #GeorgeClooney on the set of hotly-buzzed #MoneyMonster. #NYC #NikonD3300

 

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 3, 2015 at 5:37pm PDT

 

Stella McCartney

#StellaMcCartney + me. #MetBall2015 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT

Karolina Kurkova

Good morning, from #KarolinaKurkova + me. #NYC #MetGala #MetBall #MetGala2015 #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 6, 2015 at 6:53am PDT

 

Gigi Hadid

  With Supermodel #GigiHadid. #MetBall2015 #MetBall2015 #MetGala #MetBall   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 11:54pm PDT

Tang Wei

#TangWei + me. #MetGala #MetBall #MetBall2015

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:13pm PDT

 

Jourdan Dunn

  Supermodel #JordanDunne + me. #MetGala #MetBall #MetBall2015   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:32pm PDT

Jeremy Scott

I am obsessed with @itsjeremyscott. The Man responsible for making #Moschino fun again! #MetGala #MetBall2015 #MetGala2015 #MetBall #JeremyScott

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:46am PDT

 

Common

#Common and me. #NYC #MetGala15 #MetBall2015 #SuicideSquad A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:11pm PDT

Olivia Munn

I love that #OliviaMunn and I coordinated hats. #MetGala #MetBall2015 #MetBall #MetGala015   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 5:47am PDT

 

Jack O’Connell

#JackOConnell tells me his day on the set of #MoneyMonster was “emotional”. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 3, 2015 at 5:37pm PDT

Gao Yuan Yuan

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 5, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT

 

Elisabeth Moss

At last! My long-desired #Selfie with #ElisabethMoss aka #PeggyOlson of #MadMen. The Actress concludes a run on #TheHeidiChronicles on #Broadway. #NYC #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 2, 2015 at 9:39pm PDT

Chrissy Teigen

#ChrissyTeigen + me. #MetBall2015   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 4, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE SCREENING PASSES TO SEE “TOMORROWLAND” ACROSS CANADA

We’ve seen about five minutes of TOMORROWLAND and ever since then we’ve non-stop been thinking about it! Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers across Canada to see it first!  Screenings take place  in the following Cities on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.

WATERLOO – Galaxy Theatres Waterloo

OTTAWA – SilverCity Gloucester

VANCOUVER – SilverCity Riverport

CALGARY – Scotiabank Theatre Chinook

EDMONTON – Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton

MONTREAL (ENG) –  Scotiabank Theatre Montreal

TORONTO – Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

WINNIPEG – Silvercity Polo Park

Official Synopsis:
From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

David Nix, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Judy Greer, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key and Thomas Robinson also star.

Watch the Trailer below:

Official Artwork:

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

http://www.mrwillwong.com/tomorrowland @MRWILLW wants us to #win Passes to see #TOMORROWLAND across Canada. Out 5/22!

TOMORROWLAND is in theatres Friday, May 22, 2015.

©2015 DISNEY

 

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW CHARACTER POSTERS + TRAILER FOR “TOMORROWLAND”

Hot on the heels of some exciting new Character Posters, comes this new Trailer for TOMORROWLAND starring red-hot Britt Robertson and George Clooney!

Synopsis:
In Disney’s riveting mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” a jaded scientist and an optimistic teen embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space.

TOMORROWLAND stars George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw,Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key and Thomas Robinson.

See the Trailer:

See the new Posters:

 

 

 

 

It was just announced that special six-minute long Previews introduced by Director Brad Bird, will screen in IMAX® theatres beginning Friday, May 1, 2015. Also, those of you seeing THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON will also get to see it during its IMAX® run.

 

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release TOMORROWLAND on Friday, May 22, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

#GOLDENGLOBES: “BOYHOOD” WINS TOP HONOURS AT THE 72nd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES

The 72nd qnnual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS took place tonight at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and taking top honours on an evening where multiple Films shared the spotlight, was Boyhood.  The Richard Linklater Movie filmed over 12 years, won for Motion Picture Drama, Best Director and also Best Supporting Actress (Patricia Arquette).

The Grand Budapest Hotel was victorious  for Motion Picture Comedy/Musical and Director/Writer Wes Anderson for the former drew big laughs from the Audience individually thanking members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

After leading the way with seven nominations coming in, BIRDMAN also would perform strongly. Mexican Visionary Alejandro González Iñárritu would accept the Award for Best Screenplay, apologizing humbly repeatedly for his English.  Meanwhile, Michael Keaton would make one of the biggest Comebacks witnessed in Hollywood after a reaching great success in the early ’90s with the Batman Franchise, going-on to win Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical for his performance as troubled Actor Riggan Thomson.

Billy Bob Thorton who won for Best Actor in a TV Mini-Series or Movie for FARGO, and would go on to make the loudest statement tonight accepting this Golden Globe with a simply “Thank You!”, noting that he wanted to stay out of trouble after arriving on-stage stating he didn’t even get a chance to celebrate. Remember that time he opened his mouth here in Toronto and got in major trouble?  Let’s take a walk down Memory Lane here.

Kevin Spacey also was acting naughty, making reference to his Frank Underwood on Netflix‘s House of Cards’ initials during a pre-broadcast Red Carpet Special and while accepting his Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Series Drama, he once again dropped an “F Bomb” which fortunately was censored in-time.

Newcomer Gina Rodriguez certainly has stamped her place among Hollywood’s Elite winning Best Actress in a Comedy, TV Series for her work on adapted Telenovela, Jane the Virgin.  The Series airs on The CW in the U.S. and streams in Canada on Shomi.

Don Cheadle and Julianna Margulies were assigned the task of presenting the Cecil B. DeMille Award this year to recently-wed George Clooney. Show-stealing on the Red Carpet with his Wife Amal in Dior, he took a moment to thank his one true love on the Podium.  “I’ve had a pretty good year”, he reflects. “It’s a humbling thing when you find someone to love – even better if you’ve been waiting your whole life – when your life has been 53 years. Amal whatever alchemy it was that brought us together, I couldn’t be more proud to be your Husband.”.

Among tonight’s winning looks on the Red Carpet were an über-glam Jessica Chastain, who won high scores for her low-plunging, lamé Versace Dress – perhaps a taste of the looks to come as she portrays Marilyn Monroe in long-developing Biopic, Blonde.  Jennifer Lopez turned heads in a Zuhair Murad Dress Dress reminiscent of her famous Versace Grammy number with its low plunge also which drew an awkward moment as she was presenting with Jeremy Renner who pointed-out her “golden globes”.  Taylor Schilling, star of Netflix‘s Orange is the New Black also stunned in a red Ralph Lauren Dress – classic and understated.  Amy Adams also was a vision in purple, going-on eventually to win Best Actress in Comedy or Musical for Big Eyes. Julianne Moore despite getting some mixed reaction, wins big points from us for her sparkly Givenchy number, dazzling on-stage as she accepted Best Actress in a Drama for Still Alice.

Hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey –  reuniting for a third time and claiming this would be their last – once again were sophisticated and witty, their jokes ranging from side-by-side comparisons between Filmmakers and Actors they’d rather bed to Nominee Emma Stone being compared to a “creepy” Margaret Keane painting.  Even Meryl Streep sent her compliments as she presented the Award for Best Drama.

For a complete list of Winners click here.
To see more Photos from tonight’s Red Carpet, check-out ZIMBIO here.

(Photo credit: Getty Images)

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW STILL AND SYNOPSIS + TEASER TRAILER FOR “TOMORROWLAND” STARRING GEORGE CLOONEY

 Entertainment Weekly just got an official First Look (including the above new Still!) at upcoming Disney Fantasy, TOMORROWLAND.  Although details have well been kept under-wraps, this is out first glimpse of a Synopsis!

Official Synopsis:

In Disney’s riveting mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” a jaded scientist and an optimistic teen embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space.

TOMORROWLAND is the latest from Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol and The Incredibles Director, Brad Bird.  Filmed partly in Vancouver, it stars George Clooney, Kathryn Hahn, Judy Greer, Tim McGraw, Hugh Laurie and Britt Robertson in the Lead Role of Casey Newton.

 

See the Teaser Trailer:

 

Also check-out this Teaser Poster:

 

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release TOMORROWLAND on Friday, May 22, 2015.

 

(Photo credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

 

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW SEASON OF “OUT THERE WITH MELISSA DIMARCO”

Now celebrating its tenth year on-air, the new Season of OUT THERE WITH MELISSA DIMARCO premieres this weekend!  Melissa is a dear Friend of ours and her quirky sense of humour, magnetic personality and sharp sense as an Interviewer have made for a successful, lasting Career in a Business which often sees quick highs and lows for many.

The Season Premiere is a star-studded one and this Season the Series features Interviews with the likes of Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, George Clooney and many, many more!  The Series is based off of real-life experiences for Melissa and has built a loyal following both north and south of the Border.

OUT THERE WITH MELISSA DIMARCO premieres Saturday, April 26, 2014 at  7:00 PM EST on Biography and 7:30 PM EST on CITY. Don’t forget to tune-in!

 

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#PEOPLESCHOICE: SANDRA BULLOCK DOMINATES 40TH ANNUAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

58 Categories, many, many Winners!  The 40th annual People’s Choice Awards were held tonight at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and walking away the night’s big Winner was America’s Sweetheart Sandra Bullock, taking home four Awards as decided by the General Public. The Actress had a super year at the Box Office with two major Hits Gravity and The Heat, both which won Favorite Dramatic Movie and Favourite Comedic Movie respectively.  The former earned Bullock a People’s Choice Award in the Category of Favorite Movie Duo along with her Co-Star George Clooney, in addition to wins for Favorite Actress, Favorite Dramatic Actress and Favorite Comedic Actress.

2 Broke Girls Stars Beth Behrs and Kat Dennings hosted the Evening, which saw performances from the likes of Brad Paisley, One Republic and Sara Bareilles and although the two Actresses were nominated for Favourite TV Gal Pals, they lost-out to Rachel & Santana (Lea Michele and Naya Rivera) from Glee.

Toronto was well-represented with Kristin Kreuk winning Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress for her work in Beauty and the Beast. Meanwhile, the Series which is filmed in the City and also Toronto-filmed Reign won Favorite New TV Drama.

Winners tonight were as follows:

Favorite Streaming Series 
Orange Is the New Black 

Favorite Cable TV Drama
The Walking Dead

Favorite TV Gal Pals
Rachel & Santana (Glee)

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor
Ian Somerhalder

Favorite Movie Actress
Sandra Bullock

Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
Sandra Bullock

Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress
Sandra Bullock

Favorite Album
The 20/20 Experience (Justin Timberlake)

Favorite Male Artist
Justin Timberlake

Favorite R&B Artist
Justin Timberlake

Favorite Daytime TV Host(s)
Ellen DeGeneres

Favorite New Talk Show Host
Queen Latifah

Favorite Comedic Movie Actor
Adam Sandler

Favorite Dramatic TV Actor
Josh Charles

Favorite Competition TV Show
The Voice

Favorite Network TV Drama
The Good Wife

Favorite Comedic Movie
The Heat

Favorite Cable TV Actress 
Lucy Hale

Favorite On-Screen Chemistry
Damon & Elena (The Vampire Diaries)

Favorite Pop Artist
Britney Spears

Favorite Comedic TV Actress
Kaley Cuoco

Favorite Comedic TV Actor
Chris Colfer

Favorite Action Movie
Iron Man 3

Favorite Action Movie Star
Robert Downey Jr.

Favorite Actress in a New TV Series
Sarah Michelle Gellar

Favorite Movie
Iron Man 3

Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host 
Stephen Colbert

Favorite Movie Actor 
Johnny Depp

Favorite Movie Duo 
Sandra Bullock & George Clooney (Gravity)

Favorite Dramatic Movie
Gravity

Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor
Leonardo DiCaprio

Favorite Family Movie
Despicable Me 2

Favorite Horror Movie
Carrie

Favorite Thriller Movie
Now You See Me

Favorite Network TV Comedy
The Big Bang Theory

Favorite Dramatic TV Actress
Stana Katic

Favorite Actor in a New TV Series 
Joseph Morgan

Favorite TV Crime Drama
Castle

Favorite Cable TV Comedy
Psych 

Favorite Premium Cable TV Show
Homeland

Favorite TV Anti-Hero
Rick Grimes (The Walking Dead)

Favorite TV Bromance
Sam, Dean & Castiel (Supernatural)

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show
Beauty and the Beast

Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress
Kristin Kreuk

Favorite TV Movie/Miniseries
American Horror Story

Favorite Series We Miss Most
Breaking Bad

Favorite New TV Comedy
Super Fun Night

Favorite New TV Drama
Reign

Favorite Female Artist
Demi Lovato

Favorite Breakout Artist
Ariana Grande

Favorite Country Artist
Taylor Swift

Favorite Country Music Icon
Tim McGraw

Favorite Hip-Hop Artist
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Favorite Band
One Direction

Favorite Alternative Band
Fall Out Boy

Favorite Song 
Roar (Katy Perry)

Favorite Music Video 
Roar (Katy Perry)

Favorite Music Fan Following 
Lovatics

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#TIFF13: TEASER FOR “GRAVITY” STARRING SANDRA BULLOCK AND GEORGE CLOONEY

“We’ve lost Houston, we’ve lost Houston“.

Okay, they’ve definitely got our attention. After it being confirmed for a Premiere at TIFF ’13 on Tuesday, we’ve all been googling Alfonso Cuarón‘s Sci-Fi Thriller, Gravity, starring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock. The Film centers on Astronauts who attempt to return to Earth after debris crashes into their space shuttle, leaving them drifting alone in orbit.

Watch the gripping (pardon the pun!) Teaser below:

Warner Bros. releases Gravity on October 4, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros.)