The only thing better than one Vanessa Hudgens is two! Check-out this new Trailer for THE PRINCESS SWITCH: SWITCHED AGAIN!

Synopsis:
When Duchess Margaret unexpectedly inherits the throne to Montenaro and hits a rough patch with boyfriend Kevin, it’s up to her double Princess Stacy of Belgravia to get these star-crossed lovers back together… but the course of true love is complicated by the appearance of a handsome royal who’s intent on stealing Margaret‘s heart. Throw in the unexpected arrival of Margaret’s outrageous party girl cousin Fiona, a third look-alike who has ambitions of her own, and you have the recipe for Christmas triple trouble!

See the Trailer:

THE PRINCESS SWITCH: SWITCHED AGAIN streams on Netflix Friday, November 19, 2020.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to see SECOND ACT starring Jennifer Lopez. Advance Screenings take place as follows (locations subject to change):

Toronto:
Date: Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas

Vancouver:
Date: Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

Ottawa:
Date: Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas

Calgary:
Date: Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Scotiabank Theatre Chinook

Winnipeg:
Date: Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Location: SilverCity St. Vital & XSCAPE Entertainment Centre

Halifax:
Date: Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Scotiabank Theatre Halifax

Edmonton:
Date: Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton Cinemas

Synopsis:
Jennifer Lopez stars as Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a Second Act.

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

To enter to win, click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook and indicate your City. Re-Tweet this Tweet from @mrwillw for an extra chance!

Elevation Pictures release SECOND ACT Friday, December 21, 2018.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers across Canada a chance to attend an Advance Screening of DOG DAYS! Screenings take place as follows:

TORONTO
Wednesday, August 8th at 7:30pm
Scotiabank Theatre

VANCOUVER
Wednesday, August 8th at 7pm
International Village

WINNIPEG
Wednesday, August 8th at 7pm
St. Vital

OTTAWA
Wednesday, August 8th at 7pm
Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa

VICTORIA
Wednesday, August 8th at 7pm
Silvercity Victoria

HALIFAX
Wednesday, August 8th at 7pm
Scotiabank Halifax

CALGARY
Wednesday, August 8th at 7pm
Sunridge Calgary

EDMONTON
Wednesday, August 8th at 7pm
Scotiabank WEM

Synopsis:

From director Ken Marino, Dog Days follows a group of interconnected people in Los Angeles who are brought together by their lovable canine counterparts. Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Finn Wolfhard, Eva Longoria, and Nina Dobrev.

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

To enter to win, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK and tell us your City there. Click “share” or Re-Tweet this contest Tweet from @mrwillw for an extra chance!

Elevation Pictures release DOG DAYS Friday, August 10, 2018.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

Admit it! You didn’t think GREASE LIVE! was gonna be any good, did you??! I mean, how is it possible to top a Masterpiece?  We tried erasing the less-than-stellar GREASE 2 right out of our memories, but have failed time and time again.

Little did we know sitting on our couches at 7:00 PM – an unassuming Sunday night – that Television forever would be transformed for us!  What made Alex Rudzinski (Dancing with the Stars) and Thomas Kail (2 Broke Girls)‘s Live TV Adaptation of one of the greatest Films ever made wonderful, was that it captured precisely the charm and energy that made us fall in love with the 1978 Original. This we remind you, is not an easy feat.  We’ve seen so many Remakes on the Big Screen in recent years disappointingly fall flat.

Everything from a  sophisticated stage design which brought us back to Rydell High right down to the almost identical frame-for-frame replication of the original Film had us in awe.  As we cut in and out of commercial break, we got quick flashes of the pandemonium behind-the-scenes, the Actors getting transported in trollies from stage to stage at a frenetic pace, keeping us engaged and rooting for them  a la Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.  Most important of all, the casting was phenomenal.  Actors like Vanessa Hudgens, Keke Palmer, Carly Rae Jepsen, Julianne Hough and Aaron Tveit didn’t exactly have us jumping for excitement initially, but were we ever off the mark!

Hudgens although a little shaky in her rendition of Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee, got it together in the Second Act wowing us in full force as a sassy, no-nonsense Rizzo, just mesmerizing in her delivery of There Are Worse Things. What is even more heartbreaking is that Hudgens just yesterday lost her father Greg, channeling her emotions completely tonight on-stage for her biggest Audience yet.

Keke Palmer whom often has been relegated to supporting roles on the likes of Scream Queens and 90210, really shined as flirty Marty, giving Freddy My Love an injection of soul.  Promising and underrated describe only the tip of the iceberg for this burgeoning star, who actually is already a veteran.

Broadway star Aaron Tveit was excellent as our Danny Zuko, embodying exactly the endearing unpredictability of being a hormonal teenager.  Although making a few modifications to the melodies we loved vocally early, he saved it all for late, stealing our hearts in his powerful performance of ballad Sandy.  We only knew him prior from 2012’s Les Misérables, but we now are obsessed.

Julianne Hough perhaps carries the greatest weight of all in the beloved role of Sandy and she did not disappoint at any step, although a bit of fatigue could be heard late after a demanding First and Second Act.  She was the perfect Sandy, capturing her naiveté and level-headedness.  Vocally, she possessed the strength to deliver for the three-hour show and physically, she was spot-on in her choreography which had her cheerleading and dancing her way beginning to end. It didn’t take us long into the broadcast to realize that we’ve long under-estimated Hough.

What also was amazing is that one of our favourites from the Original surfaced as a Cameo – Didi Conn (originally Frenchy) as waitress Vi and above that, appearances from The Brady Bunch‘s Eve Plumb as Shop Teacher Mrs. Murdock and even Boys II Men as our Teen Angels performing Beauty School Drop-Out. Joe Jonas and his new band DNCE also appeared as Johnny Casino and The Gamblers, while vocal powerhouse Jessie J kicked it all off singing the show’s theme, Grease is the Word.

Although we enjoyed the Broadcast greatly, we knew we were “hopelessly devoted” by the Final Act – the end-of-year Carnival scene to be exact.  We didn’t want to say goodbye – which is exactly the same way we felt when he first saw the Original.  Truly magical.

Learn more about GREASE LIVE! here and how to stream it.

Download the complete Soundtrack from GREASE LIVE! here.

My instant reaction to GREASE LIVE!:

#GREASELive had me simultaneously shaking, singing, laughing, dancing, crying, sh*tting… So damn good!! You need to on-demand that sh*t if you missed it!!! I would die to be an extra in that final carnival scene!!! 🚗

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong ⛄ (@mrwillwong) on Jan 31, 2016 at 6:53pm PST

(Photo/video credit: FOX)

“Spring Brea-eak. Spring Break forever, B*tches!”.

Part-Arthouse Flick, part-Teen Fantasy, Director/Writer Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers has been winning accolades since it debuted last September at the Toronto International Film Festival. With an All-Star Cast which includes Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, Vanessa Hudgens, Rachel Korine and of course, a blinged-out James Franco, I personally have witnessed its greatness.  Read my Review here.

Synopsis:

Four College Girls who land in jail after robbing a restaurant in order to fund their spring break vacation find themselves bailed out by a Drug and Arms Dealer who wants them to do some dirty work.

Watch the Trailer here.

Official Artwork below:

To enter to win a Copy, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on  Facebook.  Share it on Facebook to double your chances or Re-Tweet the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/springbreakersdvd @MRWILLW wants us to #win copies of #SPRINGBREAKERS on DVD!  In stores 7/9/13. Spring Break forever, B*tches!

 Good luck!

Spring Breakers is available on DVD and Blu-Ray Combo Pack Tuesday, July 9, 2013 via VVS Films.

Pre-order now here.

(Photo credit: VVS Films)

Finally!  Although I’m sure many of us scoffed at the idea of a Sequel, Machete Kills, now I think I get why it was necessary after seeing this brand new Teaser Trailer for the Action-Thriller!  Robert Rodrigez helms once again in this completely over-the-top, high-octane burst of adrenaline.

Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga (her acting debut!), Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara, Antonio Banderas, Vanessa Hudgens, Amber Heard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Charlie Sheen also star and of course Danny Trejo returns.

Watch the trailer below:

Machete Kills opens September 13, 2013 and VVS Films releases in Canada.  TIFF 2013, maybe?

(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)

Spring Brea-ea-eak.  Spring Break forever, B*tches!  Part-Arthouse, part-Teen Fantasy, Director/Writer Harmony Korine‘s Spring Breakers has been winning accolades since it debuted last September at the Toronto International Film Festival.  With an All-Star Cast which includes Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, Vanessa Hudgens, Rachel Korine and of course, a blinged-out James Franco, I personally have witnessed its greatness and am so excited for you to discover the Film that Girls Creator Lena Dunham is raving about!

Here’s your chance Edmonton and Calgary to see Spring Breakers before everybody else!  VVS Films, Touchwood PR and Mr. Will Wong would like to give Readers a chance to see a special Advance Screening in both cities on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.

Watch the Trailer here.

To enter, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook and share it on Facebook to double your chances, before Friday, March 22, 2013. Good luck!

Spring Breakers opens in select cities Friday, March 29, 2013.

(Photo credit: VVS Films)

Since hearing about it at TIFF, I’ve been itching what seems like forever now to see Spring Breakers, Writer/Director Harmony Korine‘s Dramedy about four Spring Break-obsessed College Girls who decide to rob a store to fund their vacation. After getting caught and thrown in jail, they are bailed-out by a Gangster named Alien who enlists their help for a special task, introducing them to his dangerous world of Crime.

Korine tells Interview Magazine last Summer that he was inspired to create Spring Breakers after spending many of his vacations simply Skateboarding, so this is Project gave him an opportunity to make-up for what he missed growing-up.

Despite few having reviewed it, the Film has garnered some raves from Critics so far at Rotten Tomatoes, earning a not-at-all-disgraceful 62% on the Tomatometer.

I am intruged by its Cast which includes Rachel Korine (Wife of Harmony), Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, Vanessa Hudgens, Heather Morris and James Franco in yet another odd choice of role for the Oscar-nominated Actor.

VVS Films releases Spring Breakers on Friday, March 29, 2013.

I may have met some of the Cast for Spring Breakers over the years:

(Photo credit: VVS Films/Mr. Will Wong | Video credit: VVS Films)

TIFF 2012 was another great Festival.  The fact that Toronto plays Host to such a prestigious and glamorous event is a true testament to the level of respect the Film Industry has for our City. I am so proud to be a Torontonian and proud of my fellow Torontonians who made it all happen, from the Hot Dog Vendors who fed those of us with no time for a sit-down meal, to the Celebrity Drivers and Security Guards for keeping everyone out of harm’s way.

This year I met many Stars and my only regret is not being able to be at two places at once with the opening weekend crammed with Stars. Although this is nothing new for the Festival, let’s just say I never want to be faced with having to decide between Johnny Depp versus Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence versus Emma Watson, Tom Hanks versus Jackie Chan versus Will Smith ever again!  Whomever schedules the times and locations of these Premieres certainly wasn’t a Star Spotter, that much I can say. Nightmare.

Ask Hanks, who called-out the Festival Organizers at the Press Conference for Cloud Atlas, asking: “Why do you run your celebrities through a pin like we’re bulls on the way to slaughter? It’s the narrowest  kind of like entrance to a theater I’ve ever had.”.  So believe me, it’s not just the Fans who are complaining – the Celebrities also have thoughts on the matter.

Thank you for being there along the way with me, tuning-in on CP24 and CTV News and reading my Posts as I dozed off on my keyboard fighting to finish that one more Blog Post at 5:00 AM.  I can now look forward to catching-up on sleep once again, spotting Stars in the City at a far more reasonable pace and being Billy‘s Dad again.  Oh, how I’ve missed that little Guy.  And oh, how I know come January (when the Stars are sparse in the City) that I’ll be wishing it was September again!

  Until next year…

xMr. Will

List of Celebrities: Vanessa Hudgens, John Krasinski, Flava Flav, Ashley Benson, Kevin Zegers, Karl Urban, Alice Englert, Derek Cianfrance, Stephen Fung, Ben Mendelsohn, Dane DeHaan, Lana Wachowski, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, Glen Powell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Liana Liberato, Jessica Mauboy, June Diane Raphael, Trudie Styler, Mickey Sumner, Kristen Wiig, Sam Taylor-Wood, Aaron Johnson, Eva Mendes, Elle Fanning, Christina Hendricks, Kevin James, Adam Sandler, Fran Drescher, Molly Shannon, Tate Donovan, Ben Affleck, Coco, Ice-T, Amy Adams, Gina Torres, Zoe Kazan, Paul Dano, Frank Grillo, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Shannon, Viggo Mortensen, Gael Garcia Bernal, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jason Bateman, Paula Patton, Marisa Tomei, Julie Benz, Lorenza Izzo, Jacqueline MacInnes-Wood, Patrick J. Adams & Tatyana Ali, Gregory Smith, Penelope Mitchell, Abbie Cornish, Logan Lerman, Toby Irvine, Jeremy Irvine, Emile Hirsch, Chris O’Dowd, Lee Daniels, Kiowa Gordon, Alessandro Nivola, Zac Efron, Octavia Spencer and Shannon Leto.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

1. Bruce Willis actually signing an Autograph for once – Press Conference for Looper.  Believe me, he rarely does it!  His younger Co-Star Joseph Gordon-Levitt certainly could learn a lesson or two from that, getting booed after turning-down Fans yet again.

2. Vanessa Hudgens & Austin Butler arriving in Toronto together for Spring Breakers.

3. Kristen Stewart at the On the Road Premiere. Smiling!  A great regret of mine for not bothering to queue toe Red Carpet for her as she was extremely generous with Fans that day.

4. Garrett Hedlund is a star on the rise; he is seen here at On the Road Premiere.

5. Karl Urban at the Premiere for Dredd 3-D.  Is he perhaps Action Cinema’s most underrated Actor?

6. Joss Whedon walking to TIFF Bell Lightbox for some Photos.  Several Fanboys and Fangirls got their biggest wish come true meeting the Director as he walked to and from Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

7. Lana Wachowski debuts herself as a Woman at the Cloud Atlas Press Conference. Yes, you know who she is. Think: The Matrix.

8. Jennifer Lawrence at the Press Conference for Silver Linings Playbook. Easily the Festival’s biggest “It Girl”. Few got their Photos with her, but The Hunger Games Star did her best to sign every Autograph she could.

9. Tom Hanks at Cloud Atlas Press Conference. That is all.

10. Halle Berry being gracious to Fans working her way into ever corner of the queue, signing Autographs at Cloud Atlas Press Conference. I am floored by her beauty and kindness.

11. John Hawkes at the Premiere for The Sessions, for which he is gaining a tremendous amount of Oscar buzz with.  He declined me a Photo but still was nice about it, as he was rushed off into his vehicle.

12. Patrick Schwarzenegger at the Premiere for his first Film, The Writers.  Yes, I met a Schwarzenegger!!  Was Arnold even this handsome at his age?

13. Lily Collins at the Premiere for The Writers. Love her Balmain Dress; favourite Dress at TIFF 2012 – no doubt.

14. Pierce Brosnan at the Premiere for Love Is All You Need. As classy and kind as you’d imagine.

15. Kristen Wiig at the Premiere for Imogene.  Incredibly gracious on the Carpet, but don’t bug her when she’s not working.  My #1 Person to Meet at TIFF 2012 and it happened! And it was epic! Hilarious seeing myself shouting for her on the Carpet later that day on the news!!

16. Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling together in one Photo.  How can one .jpg contain that much hotness?  Photo taken at Party for The Place Beyond the Pines where Gosling was spotted bringing his Mom, Donna. Aww!  

17. Eva Mendes at the Party for The Place Beyond the Pines. Whatever Ryan Gosling has done to her,  she needs to keep doing as she was in great spirits that night. Mendes was incredibly friendly to Fans this year and she has never looked more glamorous doing it. I want to squeal every time I look at my Photo with her.

18. Elle Fanning at the Premiere for Ginger & Rosa. Stunning and sweet young Lady who happens to be the little Sister of Dakota.  She is said to have been v. emotional after seeing Film for the first time and apparently cried on-stage during the Q&A.

19. Christina Hendricks at the Premiere for Ginger & Rosa. Stunning.  Just absolutely stunning.  The Mad Men Star declined Photos that night, but after a bit of persistence she did it and I will never forget!  Thanks to Friend and Reader Laura for snapping this!

20. Adam Sandler at the Press Conference for Hotel Transylvania being  awesome with Fans surprisingly. You just can never tell with Comedians.  He’s always been a favourite of mine and I’d never have guessed I’d have gotten a Photo with him!

21. Selena Gomez at the Press Conference for Hotel Transylvania. I have never heard so much shrieking. Ever.

22. Ben Affleck at the Press Conference for Argo, which although got mixed reviews at Venice Film Festival, was loved by many in Toronto. A great Guy who is equally talented as a Director as he is an Actor and wonderful to his Fans. He definitely is one of my greatest highlights of TIFF 2012.

23. Bryan Cranston at the Press Conference for Argo. A true Gentleman who hopefully will come back to film in Toronto again and be welcomed with open arms as he’s just an amazing Guy!

24. Darren Criss at a Photo Call for Imogene.  Some Glee Fans had great experiences with him, some not so much especially after arriving so late to the Premiere for the Film that he had little time for Fans.

25. Paul Thomas Anderson at the Press Conference for The Master – the one Film which already is being touted as a clear favourite to win Best Picture this year.

26. Amy Adams at the Press Conference for The Master. They don’t come much nicer than her. One of my fondest memories of TIFF 2012 was meeting her. One of America’s greatest Actresses and believe me, I’ve waited year after year for her to come.

27. Ziyi Zhang at the Roy Thomson Hall Premiere for Dangerous Liaisons. Absolute perfection.

28. Michael Shannon at the Press Conference for The Iceman; a bona fide Actor’s Actor on the verge of an Oscar whether it be this year or another year. Incredibly humble and generous with Fans, taking the time to fulfill every request thrown his way that day.

29. Kristin Scott Thomas leaving her Hotel after promoting No. Brilliant Actress, who is every bit as classy and kind as you’d imagine.  Will she ever age?!

30. Marisa Tomei at Red Carpet for Inescapable at Roy Thomson Hall.  Tomei was in great spirits at the Carpet, signing many Autographs and believe it or not, doing some Photos with Fans. I even got one (minus the fact that she moved quickly after posing!).  A rarity for the Oscar-winning Actress!

31. Octavia Spencer at Red Carpet for Smashed. Charismatic Actress who although vocal with Fans and generous with Autographs at Ryerson Theatre, was photo-shy, declining Photos with Fans leaving them disappointed as she entered the venue.

 32. Aaron Johnson at Premiere for Anna Karenina.  Unquestionably talented Actor who is on the verge of becoming Hollywood’s next It Boy. Currently in Toronto filming Kick-Ass 2; lovely meeting his Wife, Sam Taylor-Wood who was a bit taken a back when I asked her for a Snap.

33. Paula Patton leaving her Hotel for Premiere of Disconnect. She was one of the sweetest Celebrities to have graced the City this Festival; extremely giving, friendly and just beautiful to the eye.

34. Chris Evans aka Captain America, at Press Conference for The Iceman.  The Hunk has catapulted to the top after much persistence and dedication. Although he typically doesn’t sign Autographs, Fans were delighted by his generosity that day.

35. Penelope Cruz at Press Conference for Twice Born. Always a thrill to see this brilliant Spanish Actress, who has left her mark in Hollywood with a string of Oscar-worthy performances.

36. Chris O’Dowd at Premiere for The Sapphires. The lovable Funnyman spent a good amount of time with Fans as his Premiere with cigarette in-mouth, while earlier Harvey Weinstein milled about in the background, going in and out of VISA Screening Room checking audience reactions.  One of the few Films which I saw an Audience give a standing ovation to outside the Theatre.

37. Zoe Kazan at the InStyle Magazine Party. You’ve definitely seen her before but just didn’t know her name. This humble and sweet Actress was spotted with her equally amazing Partner Paul Dano, taking Photos with several Fans.  Currently in-town filming The F Word opposite Daniel Radcliffe, it’s quite possible we’ll be seeing her on the Red Carpet herself at TIFF 2013! While most Actresses opted for fluffy frocks and slinky dresses, she kept it cool and casual.

38. Johnny Depp at Premiere for West of Memphis.  Although I physically wasn’t at this event, I did see Depp earlier in the day at the Press Conference for the Documentary, failing to fire a proper Snap of him as he hopped straight into his vehicle. He apparently was generous with Autographs upon arrival, although few who were persistent enough managed a Snap together with him. Thanks to my loyal Reader and Friend Sheetal for sending this in!

39. Gwyneth Paltrow at Premiere for Thanks for Sharing.  Fans who lined the Carpet at Ryerson Theatre were in awe how kind this Oscar-winning Actress was with Fans. It definitely was one of my biggest regrets of the Festival, just missing her both arriving and leaving, but thanks again to Sheetal, I have a beautiful Snap to show you.  Paltrow was in a great hurry to fly-out after walking the Red Carpet quickly.

40. Jeremy Irvine at the InStyle Magazine Party.  I adore this Irish-born Actor v. much after having seen him in War Horse – the one single Movie which made me cry so hard my face hurt, last year.  I’ll be the first to admit he’s a bit more reserved and quiet than I’d have imagined but still a great Guy. I also got to meet his younger Brother Toby, who is just breaking into Cinema appearing in Dickens Adaptation Great Expectations together. Thanks to my amazing Reader and Friend Nicole who generously sent this Snap over after my Camera failed to fire!

41. Zac Efron at Afterparty for The Paperboy.  One of the Films I am most excited to see this year is this latest effort from Precious Director, Lee Daniels. The number one question I received on Twitter this Festival definitely was “Do you have any idea where Zac is staying?”. Everywhere he went there was chaos as that was the case at his Afterparty at Bloke and Forth, with Fans crowding to meet him, resulting in him having to be escorted-in prematurely.

42. Logan Lerman at The Writers Premiere.  One of the biggest breakout Stars of TIFF 2012 is this Star of Percy Jackson. Praise has been universal for his other Film at the Festival, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, with Critics and Sir Paul McCartney singing the praises of the Novel Adaptation. He’s definitely an Oddball, but a good Guy.

It’s been an absolute blast making it through another TIFF together.  Thank you all for your encouragement, Re-Tweets and kind words. Can’t wait till next year already! *bow*

 (Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong | Additional Photos: Sheetal Nanda/Nicole Divitcoff/Laura Cordero)