#FIRSTLOOK: DOLLY PARTON – “A HOLLY DOLLY CHRISTMAS” OUT THIS OCTOBER

Country Queen Dolly Parton is back this October with her first Holiday Album in 30 years! Parton penned/co-penned six new tracks for the collection which features collaborations with Michael Bublé, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon and Willie Nelson, and her brother, Randy Parton. 

A Holly Dolly Christmas Track Listing:

1. Holly Jolly Christmas – Dolly Parton

2. Christmas Is (feat. Miley Cyrus) – Dolly Parton

3. Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas – Dolly Parton, Michael Bublé

4. Christmas On The Square – Dolly Parton

5. Circle Of Love – Dolly Parton

6. All I Want For Christmas Is You – Dolly Parton, Jimmy Fallon

7. Comin’ Home For Christmas – Dolly Parton

8. Christmas Where We Are (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) – Dolly Parton

9. Pretty Paper – Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson

10. Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Dolly Parton

11. You Are My Christmas (feat. Randy Parton) – Dolly Parton

12. Mary, Did You Know? – Dolly Parton

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Warner Music Canada release A HOLLY DOLLY CHRISTMAS Friday, October 2, 2020.

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#FIRSTLOOK: TRAILER FOR “DIRTY JOHN: THE BETTY BRODERICK STORY”

Following the acclaim of season one, DIRTY JOHN is back for a second season and is coming to Netflix this weekend! Amanda Peet stars as Betty Broderick and this is based on a true story which shocked the nation!

Synopsis:

Socialite Betty Broderick hits a homicidal boiling point during a bitter divorce from her unfaithful husband. Based on the headline-making crime.

See the Trailer:

DIRTY JOHN Season 2 premieres on Netflix Friday, August 14, 2020.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME” TRAILER

Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Sebastian Stan and more star in Antonio Campos‘ THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME, coming soon to Netflix! Check-out this new Trailer!

Synopsis:
In Knockemstiff, Ohio and its neighboring backwoods, sinister characters — an unholy preacher (Robert Pattinson), twisted couple (Jason Clarke and Riley Keough), and crooked sheriff (Sebastian Stan) — converge around young Arvin Russell (Tom Holland) as he fights the evil forces that threaten him and his family. Spanning the time between World War II and the Vietnam war, director Antonio Campos’ THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME renders a seductive and horrific landscape that pits the just against the corrupted. Co-starring Bill Skarsgård, Mia Wasikowska, Harry Melling, Haley Bennett and Pokey LaFarge, this suspenseful, finely-woven tale is adapted from Donald Ray Pollock‘s award-winning novel.

See the Trailer:

THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME streams on Netflix Friday, September 16, 2020.

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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A COPY OF “SUNSET BOULEVARD” ON BLU-RAY™

Hailed as one of the AFI‘s Top 20 Greatest Films of all time, Academy Award-winning classic SUNSET BOULEVARD celebrates its 70th anniversary! Paramount Home Entertainment x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win this classic on Blu-ray™!

Synopsis:

Gloria Swanson and William Holden give riveting performances as two of the silver screen’s most memorable characters: the aging silent film queen Norma Desmond and struggling young screenwriter Joe Gillis. The bizarre and twisted story that unfolds between them is a brilliant combination of noir, black comedy and character study, as well as a scathing and pitch-black commentary on Hollywood.

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To enter to win, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK. You also can Re-Tweet this Contest Tweet below for a chance!

Hailed one of the @AmericanFilm Institute’s Greatest Films of All Time, your chance to #win #SUNSETBOULEVARD on Blu-ray™!

How: https://t.co/zDuyAh6B0j pic.twitter.com/3wJsG1p1Up

— MR. WILL WONG 📸 (@mrwillw) August 12, 2020

Rules and regulations here.

SUNSET BOULEVARD is available in stores and on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play, Microsoft Movies & TV, FandangoNOW, and more.

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#FIRSTLOOK: TRAILER FOR “YOU CANNOT KILL DAVID ARQUETTE”

David Arquette has done some unpredictable things in his career as an Entertainer but true to form, he’s back to surprise with a sudden return to wrestling! YOU CANNOT KILL DAVID ARQUETTE premieres at Fantasia Film Festival and here’s your first look at the Trailer!

Synopsis:

Branded as the most hated man in wrestling after winning a highly controversial WCW World Heavyweight Championship in 2000, actor David Arquette attempts a rocky return to the sport that stalled his promising Hollywood career. Dangerously determined to redeem his reputation and reclaim his self-respect, Arquette will stop at nothing to earn his place in professional wrestling.

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Elevation Pictures release YOU CANNOT KILL DAVID ARQUETTE on Digital and On-Demand Friday, August 28, 2020.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “ALL TOGETHER NOW”

You loved Auli’i Cravalho in Moana, now she’s back in Netflix‘s ALL TOGETHER NOW! Carol Burnett also stars!

Synopsis: Amber Appleton (Auli’i Cravalho) remains an optimist even when her personal life is far less stable than it appears on the surface. A musically gifted high school student with aspirations to attend Carnegie Mellon, Amber balances her beloved high school drama club helmed by Mr. Franks (Fred Armisen) with working long hours at a donut shop to help support herself and her down-on-her-luck single mom (Justina Machado). She also spends time at the local retirement community, giving care and attention to her favorite pessimistic resident (Carol Burnett). When new obstacles present themselves that threaten her dreams, Amber must learn to lean on the strength of her chosen family to move forward. Directed by Brett Haley (All The Bright Places, Hearts Beat Loud) and based on Matthew Quick’s novel “Sorta Like a Rock Star,” ALL TOGETHER NOW is a story of finding hope in the darkest of times. The film co-stars Rhenzy Feliz, Judy Reyes, Taylor Richardson, C.S. Lee, Anthony Jacques Jr., and Gerald Isaac Waters.

See the Trailer:

ALL TOGETHER NOW streams on Netflix Friday, August 28, 2020.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “AWAY”

Hillary Swank stars in Netflix‘s AWAY. Check-out this brand-new Trailer!

About Away: From Executive Producer Jason Katims, the Netflix series Away is a thrilling, emotional drama on an epic scale that celebrates the incredible advancements humans can achieve and the personal sacrifices they must make along the way. As American astronaut Emma Green (Hilary Swank) prepares to lead an international crew on the first mission to Mars, she must reconcile her decision to leave behind her husband (Josh Charles) and teenage daughter (Talitha Bateman) when they need her the most. As the crew’s journey into space intensifies, their personal dynamics and the effects of being away from their loved ones back on Earth become increasingly complex. Away shows that sometimes to reach for the stars, we must leave home behind. Created by Andrew Hinderaker, the series is executive produced by showrunner Jessica Goldberg, Jason Katims, Matt Reeves, Andrew Hinderaker, Edward Zwick, Hilary Swank, Adam Kassan and Jeni Mulein.

See the Trailer:

AWAY arrives on Netflix Friday, September 4, 2020.

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#PRODUCTWATCH: 2020 HONDA CIVIC 5D SPORT TOURING

Life has been a bit challenging as we navigate this Pandemic and one thing we missed so much about our “old life” was the time got to spend Test Driving the Honda Canada family of cars. Now that we’ve entered Stage III of Ontario’s reopening, we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate it than catching-up with friends old and new in the 2020 Honda Civic 5D Sport Touring.

The car in Crystal Black Pearl continues to sport the Civic‘s refined sporty and flashy aesthetic. We received several compliments from friends who were wowed by its style at first glance. But believe me, this attraction is more than just about looks.

In terms of performance, the 2020 Honda Civic 5D Sport Touring possesses a 180-hp, 1.5 litre, 16-valve, direct injection, DOHC, turbocharged 4 cylinder engine with a state-of-the-art Drive by Wire Throttle System. This means that it is able to create force of movement via an electronic throttle without any cables from the accelerator pedal to the throttle valve of the engine. The vehicle has a quick acceleration and agility and is power-assisted with ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes.

Above this, it nails all the marks with its ECON button mode and Econ Assist System. Our weekend travels took us from suburbs to country to city and we did with unheard of value. Its Fuel Economy tallies-in at 8.0 / 6.6 / 7.4 (City/Highway/Combined). One note, it runs on Premium fuel.

Honda never disappoints packing-in the features and the 2020 Honda Civic 5D Sport Touring is no exception. We’re surprised how other manufacturers don’t offer a wireless charging plate for your smartphones still, but the Civic always shows up with the options for helping us stay connected. Passengers also get charging ports too, so everyone’s happy. Bluetooth Sync was incredibly easy and the connection was reliable. We enjoyed our Spotify playlists through its 542-watt Premium Audio System with 12 speakers including subwoofer and navigating options on the 7″ Colour TFT meter Display Audio System has made us forget what life was like before these luxuries. We’ve finally gotten the hang of the Civic‘s advanced Climate Control system and stayed cool in our travels with it working at peak efficiency.

Drivers get 8-way driver seat power adjustment, while the front passenger gets 4-way adjustment. Seats are leather-trimmed and come with heating options, which we don’t quite yet need in this summer heat, but summer’s over in a little over a month! *womp womp* That being said, we treasure ice cold drinks and the handy beverage (or sanitizer!) holders for us and all our passengers. It’s all in the details and time and again the Civic gets it.

The 2020 Honda Civic 5D Sport Touring is all about small enhancements which bring so much value. We adore its LED Foglights and Rain-Sensing Wipers, which thankfully didn’t come into play much during our Test Drive but definitely will be a factor in other times.

All these talking points about features and performance are great, but what always should come first is safety. The Civic continues to be incredibly intuitive, knowing just when to give warnings ahead. Its Honda LaneWatch Blindspot Display, Collision Mitigation Brake System, Lane Departure System, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assist, Vehicle Stability Assist, SmartVent Side Airbags, i-SRS Airbag, SmartVent Side Airbags all are there not to save only your life, but the lives of those you love and others around you. Nobody’s perfect, but the Civic is here to ensure we do our best to be safe and aware always.

The Multi-Angle Rearview Camera has made reversing and parking a breeze and you don’t realize this till you drive another car which isn’t equipped with this.

While the Civic‘s Childproof Locks sometimes are a bit cumbersome especially when you don’t have kids in the back and the passenger just wants to get out, it is there for a purpose. The Civic also comes with a Theft-Deterrent System and we cannot stress how amazing it is having something like Proximity Entry. We always seem to have some bags in our hand and we don’t have energy to fumble for our keys when all we want to do is get into our car!

We’re grateful for the memories we got to make and the 2020 Honda Civic 5D Sport Touring allowed us to salvage that bit of a Summer that we’ve lacked as we make it through one of the most challenging times in our lives ever.

Take a drive with us down Memory Lane this past weekend! Lots of cuteness to behold, you’ve been warned!

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An amazing weekend adventure begins in the 2020 @HondaCanada Civic 5D Sport! So much fun catching-up with our favourites! •Reunion with Princess (@APicbyMrwill) •Cheering-on Mr Will (@mrwillthehorse) at @WoodbineTB, which is doing an amazing job keeping everyone safe amidst this pandemic •Meeting Quentin, @davemabaldwin x @alyssabaldwin89’s beautiful baby boy! •Stopping by for Curbside Pickup at @kellysbake •Doughnuts at @sunshinedoughnuts #HondaCivic

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Peach emoji. 🍑 Lovely day with Mom and Dad, made possible by the #HondaCivic2020 5 D Sport Touring.

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So happy finally to try #DeathinVenice’s famous super-creamy, yet somehow Vegan Peach Champagne Gelato! 🍑🍾 Loved spending the day on Dundas West @boneb x @brihurley16! Amazing stumbling across #UnboxedMarket also! Bring your own sustainable containers and fill-up on Olive Oil, Milk, Honey, Lotions, Soaps, Balsamic Vinegar and more. Outstanding selection of produce and elevated culinary fixings. Got a large bottle of White Truffle Oil for $25. Steal. Also found some bulk Collagen gummies. Gotta keep that skin nice and elastic! #DundasWest #Ossington #Toronto #Gelato

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That’s a #BigSlice, baby! Conquered the Churro Big Slice from @lamannabakery! 🍕 So lovely meeting some very beautiful young ladies today!! 💖 More adventures in the 2020 #HondaCivic 5S Sport Touring!

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The 2020 Honda Civic 5D Sport Touring starts at $30,576 CAN. More here.

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#COOKING: MAGNOLIA BAKERY-ESQUE BANANA PUDDING RECIPE

Magnolia Bakery-esque Banana Pudding Recipe. If you’ve ever been to New York City, surely you’ve made time to have a cupcake or a slice of cake at this famed bakery. But their Banana Pudding is revered and we love that THE GIRL WHO ATE EVERYTHING gave it a crack deciphering their recipe! We loved it but made some modifications to fit our palate. This is an awesome treat for a cool day. It’s like a Banana Pudding-meets-de-constructed Banana Cream Pie. Hope you enjoy our take with even more banana flavour and less sweet. This is super-easy to make. If you really can’t find Nilla Wafers, use Ladyfingers.

Ingredients:

150g of Mr. Christie‘s Nilla Wafers
3 cups whole milk
473 ml whipping cream
1 package of Jell-o Banana Cream Pudding
5 tbsps sweetened condensed milk
4 bananas, sliced thin

Instructions:

1. In saucepan on medium heat, warm-up milk. Do not let it boil.
2. Stir-in pudding mix. Stir often to avoid it from going lumpy.
3. Stir-in condensed milk. Remove from heat. Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for 2-3 hours.
4. Using handmixer, whip whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold cream into chilled pudding till fully blended. Do not overmix.
6. In large transparent bowl, layer Nilla Wafers and then a layer of sliced banana. Top with pudding cream. Repeat. Chill 4 hours.
7. When ready to serve, spoon mixture into dish and top with Nilla Wafers and more banana slices.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW STILLS FROM “REBECCA”

Lily James and Armie Hammer star in the Thriller REBECCA, based on Daphne du Maurier‘s Novel. Check-out these new steamy stills!

Synopsis:

After a whirlwind romance in Monte Carlo with handsome widower Maxim de Winter (Armie Hammer), a newly married young woman (Lily James) arrives at Manderley, her new husband’s imposing family estate on a windswept English coast. Naive and inexperienced, she begins to settle into the trappings of her new life, but finds herself battling the shadow of Maxim’s first wife, the elegant and urbane Rebecca, whose haunting legacy is kept alive by Manderley’s sinister housekeeper Mrs. Danvers (Kristin Scott Thomas). Directed by Ben Wheatley (High Rise, Free Fire) and produced by Working Title Films (Emma, Darkest Hour), REBECCA is a mesmerising and gorgeously rendered psychological thriller based on Daphne du Maurier’s beloved 1938 gothic novel.

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REBECCA arrives on Netflix Friday, October 21, 2020.

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