21-year-old Los Angeles-based R&B sensation Tinashe still might be a tad bit on the obscure to the Mainstream, but if the buzz surrounding her is any indication of what’s to come, don’t tell us we didn’t tell you so!

Just having released her debut Album Aquarius in 2014, Critics from TIME to Billboard all are hailing her Platinum-selling Single 2 On among the year’s best. A Duet Remix of Nick Jonas’ Jealous also has helped her gain some exposure of late.

Best described as a hybrid Alternative-R&B, Tinashe‘s sound is unlike anything we’ve heard, but to see her finally energetic performance on-stage before a packed house at Tattoo Rock Parlour was an absolute pleasure. To say she has a commanding presence would be an understatement. It is only a matter of time before she translates that to an arena-sized Audience. Fans waited patiently, although tested certainly, through an extended DJ Set before Tinashe finally arrived on-stage a belated 11:40 PM.

We had the pleasure of meeting Tinashe who was all smiles and hugs before her show.  Tonight was the second time this year she’s been in the City, after performing alongside Drake at the OVO Festival this Summer.

Check-out 2 On below:

Pretend:

Sony Music Canada release AQUARIUS, now in stores.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada and Mr. Will are thrilled to give Canadian Readers a chance to win a copy of Woody Allen‘s MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT on DVD.  Not only this, Winners will get a super-rare Poster signed by EMMA STONE herself!

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:

Acclaimed magician Stanley Crawford (Colin Firth), has dazzled audiences across Europe with feats of supernatural amazement. But when it comes to explaining the inexplicable, Stanley is a dedicated skeptic. Enter Sophie Baker (Emma Stone), psychic, soothsayer, and stunning seductress. As Stanley and Sophie embark on misadventures up and down the French Riviera, will they discover proof of a world beyond the laws of physics or have they fallen under the sway of a more earthly chemistry? Woody Allen pulls the strings with masterful precision in this enchanting romantic comedy that explores the realm between what is understood in our minds and what is known in our hearts.

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada release MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT on Digital HD and on Blu-ray™ Tuesday, December 2, 2014 and on DVD Tuesday, December 16, 2014.

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By David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong

He may have missed out on a SAG award nomination earlier today, but you should start learning how to pronounce David Oyelowo’s last name come Oscar night.

Oyelowo and director Ava DuVernay took the stage earlier tonight at the TIFF Bell Lightbox to present a special advanced screening of Selma, which chronicles Martin Luther King Jr.’s legendary civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965. If the standing ovation for the actor and director after tonight’s screening was any indication, neither needs to worry about their award chances.

Scheduled to coincide with the 50th anniversary of King’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance, the sold out crowd marveled at DuVernay’s thrilling dramatization and were treated to a lengthy post-screening Q&A. “It feels like the right time,” DuVernay said about what drew her to making a film about the civil rights activist, noting that there has yet to be a biopic about King at any time since his death in 1968. While the pair shared a number of interesting thoughts and anecdotes about filming, alongside opinions on the timely on-going events in Ferguson, Missouri, the liveliest moment came early on when Oyelowo started speaking with an English accent – initially shocking the crowd who had previously been listening to his near perfect recreation of King’s voice.

Special emphasis was placed on Stephan James, who practically steals the show as civil rights activist John Lewis. The Torontonian actor first met DuVernay at TIFF, later helping him obtain a ticket to her previous film Middle of Nowhere. He reminded her of the gesture during his audition for Selma.

DuVernay also spoke about her deliberate use of slow motion during the film’s most violent sequences. The spectacle is stripped from each of the four specific scenes, allowing the film to “force you to look at this”, instead of turning away or not registering what is being shown.

We’ll have a full review of Selma in the coming weeks, but this sure-fire Oscar contender is definitely a must-see! And for the record, Oyelowo’s last name is pronounced “oh-yellow-oh”.

Paramount Pictures Canada release SELMA on Friday, January 9, 2015.

Many of us grew-up with THE LITTLE PRINCE and it is an absolute dream come true that it now is being translated to the Big Screen for a new generation of Fans! The first-ever Trailer for the Animated Feature just surfaced this afternoon and I challenge you not to get emotional seeing it.

Official Synopsis:

Rediscover one of the most beloved stories of all time. From Mark Osborne, Academy Award® nominated director of Kung Fu Panda, comes the first–‐ever animated feature film adaptation of Antoine de Saint–‐Exupéry’s iconic masterpiece,THE LITTLE PRINCE. At the heart of it all is The Little Girl (Mackenzie Foy), who’s being prepared by her mother (Rachel McAdams) for the very grown–‐up world in which they live – only to be interrupted by her eccentric, kind–‐hearted neighbor, The Aviator (Jeff Bridges). The Aviator introduces his new friend to an extraordinary world where anything is possible. A world that he himself was initiated into long ago by The Little Prince (newcomer Riley Osborne). It’s here that The Little Girl’s magical and emotional journey into her own imagination – and into the universe of The Little Prince – begins. And it’s where The Little Girl rediscovers her childhood and learns that ultimately, it’s human connections that matter most, and that what’s truly essential can only be seen with the heart.

THE LITTLE PRINCE also features the voices of Marion Cotillard, James Franco, Paul Rudd, Benicio del Toro, Paul Giamatti, Ricky Gervais, Albert Brooks and Bud Cort.

See the Trailer:

eOne Films release THE LITTLE PRINCE Christmas 2015.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

Recently voted People Magazine‘s “Sexiest Man Alive”, Chris Hemsworth is ready to be seen next in eagerly-awaited Legendary‘s Blackhat! A Megastar in Asia, it’s time North America also discovered the multi-talented Wang LeeHom who co-stars! Universal Pictures Canada and Mr. Will want to take Readers across Canada to see BLACKHAT first on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

Official Synopsis:
Set within the world of global cybercrime, Legendary’s BLACKHAT follows a furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. Directed and produced by Michael Mannl, the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Tang Wei and Wang Leehom, and it is written by Morgan Davis Foehl and Mann.

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook. In the comments tell me which City you are from and tell me which cybercrime you are against most!

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Official Artwork:

Universal Pictures Canada release BLACKHAT on Friday, January 16, 2015.

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We all love J-Lo, but it’s been a while since we’ve seen her in something as juicy as this! Universal Pictures Canada and Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to see her first in upcoming Thriller, THE BOY NEXT DOOR!  Screenings take place on Wednesday, January 21, 2014 in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.

Official Synopsis:
Jennifer Lopez leads the cast in THE BOY NEXT DOOR, a psychological thriller that explores a forbidden attraction that goes much too far. Directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious) and written by Barbara Curry, the film also stars Ryan Guzman, John Corbett and Kristin Chenoweth.

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Official Artwork:

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Universal Pictures Canada release THE BOY NEXT DOOR on Friday, January 23, 2015.

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After seeing a snippet from INSIDE OUT at the recent Disney Holiday Preview, I’m convinced both they and Pixar have a huge hit on their hands. The comedic Animated Feature had the Audience chuckling out loud. Taking a break from Heroes and Heroines, the Film from Pete Docter (Up) examines the psyche of a young girl – someone we all can relate to.

Official Synopsis:

Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley‘s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.

Watch the Trailer below:

Super-cute, right?

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release INSIDE OUT on Friday, June 19, 2015.

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

If this doesn’t blow your mind, I don’t know what will! A new Trailer for big-budget Disaster Flick SAN ANDREAS has just surfaced and it will “rock” your World. Literally! Figuratively!

Official Synopsis:
After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter.

But their treacherous journey north is only the beginning. And when they think the worst may be over…it’s just getting started.

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Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release SAN ANDREAS on Friday, May 29, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)

This Teaser will have you on the edge of your seat! Robert Zemeckis‘ latest effort, THE WALK might not be in theatres till next year, but here’s a little bit to get you excited! If you’re afraid of heights, be warned!

Official Synopsis:
Twelve people have walked on the moon, but only one man has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), and aided by an unlikely band of international recruits, Petit and his gang overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan. Robert Zemeckis, the director of such marvels as Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Back to the Future, Polar Express and Flight, again uses cutting edge technology in the service of an emotional, character-driven story. With innovative photorealistic techniques and IMAX 3D wizardry, The Walk is true big-screen cinema, a chance for moviegoers to viscerally experience the feeling of reaching the clouds. The film is a love letter to Paris and New York City in the 1970s, but most of all, to the Towers of the World Trade Center.

See the Teaser:

I wouldn’t be shocked if this might make its way to TIFF ’15! We’ll see…

Sony Pictures Canada release THE WALK Friday, October 2, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures)

Horses always have been my other passion and if I am free, you know absolutely where to find me on weekends – Woodbine Racetrack! Other than being an Advocate of Entertainment in Canada, spreading the pure joy which Horse Racing brings me is something I take great pride in. My Family and I don’t agree on everything, but we all agree on our love of the Sport.

Although I am not a big Bettor by any measure, I do find myself a vastly-improving Handicapper, over the years getting to know the physical cues to look for in picking a Winner. My minuscule bets this year helped pay for a flight to New York and sometimes it’s nice having a bit of lunch money! Although it isn’t always about a Horses’ appearance, seeing the Horses up-close certainly gives you an advantage in being able to scope-out behavioural signs, musculature, composition and coat sheen.

I’ve adored these Athletes from a v. young age and always will be an Advocate for the Sport. It has been an absolute joy getting to know many at the Track these past few years especially, everyone from the Horses, Fans, Gamblers, Owners, Jockeys, Trainers, Grooms, Walkers, Handicappers, the Press Box and the Operational Staff. Each person has their own individual story and reason for being drawn to the Races.

It was a remarkable year for Canadian Racing with several new memories created. None would shine as bright nor make us as proud as the great Canadian Filly, LEXIE LOU. The thunderous applause that filled the Grandstand Queen’s Plate Day as Racing Fans old and new saw her crush her male opponents, made my eyes well with tears and seeing her run her heart out a valiant second in the Hollywood Derby to this year’s Kentucky Derby Winner CALIFORNIA CHROME, reiterates how incredibly-proud I am to be a Canadian.

Here are just some of the several thousand Snaps I took in and around the Racetrack in 2014.
Sit back and enjoy this fast-paced jog down Memory Lane: