FIRE AND WINE leads wire to wire in the Grade III Ontario Derby under @SamuelJalon, for trainer Zeljko Krcmar and owner Paul Ryder. Does this victory lock his title for 3-year-old champion male?
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#Wildwood, I mean truly this is the pinnacle of stop motion animation. No one does it better than Laika, Travis Knight & co have set the bar high, it is impossible not to just be in awe of how magnificent this movie is. Full thoughts later for @mrwillw @vvsfilms @LAIKAStudios
#SPOTTED: JANE FONDA IN TORONTO FOR “MARCH FOR JOBS, JUSTICE AND THE CLIMATE”
The timeless beauty that is Jane Fonda has graced our City once again after multiple visits to Toronto in recent years. The two-time Oscar Winner is in town for Sunday’s March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate. The walk beginning at Queen’s Park, which will see names like David Suzuki and Joel Plaskett supporting the cause as 100 groups representing hundreds of thousands of Canadians joining together as a Coalition. Fonda and Plaskett were inspired to join the cause after reading Naomi Klein‘s book, This Changes Everything.
By total coincidence we spotted Fonda with her grandson Malcolm and the two appear to be spending quality time together in the City, including a quiet, security-escorted Ramen Stop in the evening. This actually is our second time meeting the notoriously-private Screen Legend known for Classics like Barbarella, On Golden Pond, 9 to 5 , Coming Home, Klute and more recently the Netflix Hit Series Grace & Frankie – and she is just as kind and personable as we remembered her. She looks phenomenal, doesn’t she?
Fonda was last in Toronto last Fall for TIFF ’14, supporting This is Where I Leave You, in which she stars alongside Tina Fey.
See our Snap:
(Photo/video credit: Netflix)
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES ACROSS CANADA TO SEE “SOUTHPAW”
eOne Films + Mr. Will are gonna turn-up the heat this Summer with a chance to see eagerly-awaited SOUTHPAW, starring both Jake Gyllenhaal + Rachel McAdams!
Screenings take place Monday, July 20, 2015 in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Halifax, Victoria.
As an exclusive for Toronto Readers, there will be a Red Carpet Screening held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 with Rachel McAdams and Jake Gyllenhaal in-attendance. A Fan Pit also will be set-up for you to see for those who come early enough!
Official Synopsis:
From acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (TRAINING DAY) and starring Academy Award® nominated Jake Gyllenhaal (NIGHTCRAWLER, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN) comes a story of tragedy, loss and the painful road to redemption… Billy “The Great” Hope (Gyllenhaal) is the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion whose unorthodox stance, the so-called “Southpaw,” consists of an ineloquent, though brutal, display of offensive fighting…one fueled by his own feelings of inadequacy and a desperate need for love, money and fame. With a beautiful family, home and financial security, Billy is on top both in and out of the ring until a tragic accident leaves his wife dead and sends him into a downward spiral. His days now an endless haze of alcohol and prescription drugs, his daughter taken by Child Services and his home repossessed by the bank, Billy’s fate is all but sealed until a washed up former boxer named Tick agrees to take the bereaved pugilist under his wing so long as he agrees to his strict ethos. Relentless and utterly committed to a fighter that thinks as much as he throws punches, Tick rebuilds Billy into a new man: one that is agile, fearsome and uncompromising in the ring while thoughtful, loving and disciplined outside of it. Now, as he works to regain custody of his daughter and mounts a professional comeback, Billy must face his demons head-on as he learns that, sometimes, your greatest opponent can be yourself.
See the Trailer:
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Mr. Will, Antoine Fuqua, Rachel McAdams + Jake Gyllenhaal:
G’luck, Willionaire$!
eOne Films release SOUTHPAW on Friday, July 24, 2015.
(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)
#HORSERACING: FIELD DRAWN FOR THE 2015 QUEEN’S PLATE AT WOODBINE RACETRACK
The big day is near and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Sunday marks the 100% sold-out 156th running of the Queen’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack. If you couldn’t get your tickets in advance, you can still join the fun at the Hats & Horseshoes Party near the Walking Ring or stand and watch the action! Bring your best hat or fascinator!
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell is the 29th Lieutenant Governor and she will be in attendance for the grand affair as 14 three-year-old horses compete for the $1-million purse. The Queen’s Plate is the most historic horse race in North America.
Without further a do, here is our official Queen’s Plate Field:
DANISH DYNAFORMER leads the pack as the Race Favourite after a smashing Plate Trial win for Hall of Fame Trainer Roger Attfield, at 3-1 odds and owner Charles E. Fipke. Marine Stakes winner SHAMAN GHOST is listed as second choice at 7-2 odds for owner Stronach Stables and Trainer Brian Lynch. Third in the morning line is Woodbine Oaks winner ACADEMIC at 5-1 for Bear Stables and Trainer Reade Baker. She is the lone filly in the Field. Winterbook Favourite AMI’S FLATTER who ran an impressive third this winter in the Florida Derby down south, is listed as fourth choice at 6-1.
Some unfortunate news broke today as probable Favourite CONQUEST CURLINATE suffered a career-ending injury training. Owner Ernie Semersky was devastated and poignant in his discontent, telling me that the situation he felt was completely avoidable as another horse training had veered into him. He plans to proceed further with the matter. The Illinois Businessman who is a strong proponent of animal welfare, shipping-in some expensive stock to Woodbine for us to enjoy, feels strongly that Queen’s Plate Contenders should have their own allocated timeslot, seeing the magnitude of the Race.
For more on his Statement, visit Conquest Stables‘ official Facebook Page.
Who’s your Queen’s Plate Pick?
For more on the Queen’s Plate and how to get there Sunday, click here.
Also, don’t forget to use the #QP15 Hashtag and do a Selfie at Woodbine with the Hashtag #OfftotheRaces for a chance to win $1k! Details.
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
This post was created in partnership with Woodbine Racetrack.
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A “THE GALLOWS” PRIZE PACK!
Warner Bros. Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to give Readers across Canada a chance to win a THE GALLOWS Prize Pack! Each Prize Pack consists of the following: T-Shirt, Mirror, Key Light, Hat, Screen Wipe and a Run of Engagement Pass!
Official Synopsis:
Twenty years after an accident caused the death of the lead actor during a high school play, students at the same small town school resurrect the failed stage production in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy—but ultimately find out that some things are better left alone.
The film stars Reese Mishler (the web series “Youthful Daze”), Pfeifer Brown (upcoming “My Many Sons”), Ryan Shoos (“As Night Comes”) and Cassidy Gifford (“God’s Not Dead”), under the direction of Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff, who also wrote the screenplay.
See the horrific Trailer:
Artwork:
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Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release THE GALLOWS on Friday, July 10, 2015.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)
#SPOTTED: CARA DELEVINGNE IN TORONTO FOR “SUICIDE SQUAD”
She practically is on every billboard and bus shelter right now, but surprisingly she just now is leaving an imprint on the mainstream conscience with her distinctive visage, including her trademark thick eyebrows. By this time next year, every one will know Cara Delevingne. She’s got eagerly-awaited PAPER TOWNS out later this month in which she stars alongside Nat Wolff.
The jet-set Supermodel who gradually is making her foray into Film, has been in and out of Toronto the past couple months filming DC Comics‘ surefire Smash SUICIDE SQUAD under the eye of David Ayer. Surprisingly though, she has remained under-the-radar, spotted out rarely other than some Photos of her as Enchantress on the set of the Film.
We’ve met the Supermodel multiple times including visits prior to New York for the Met Ball and she’s super-kind. Perhaps it’s the fatigue catching up with her, but the Star after partying hard at the Glastonbury Festival this weekend and appearing at Pal Taylor Swift’s 1989 Tour, looking a vision of exhaustion flying back to continue work on Suicide Squad.
Noticing Paparazzi upon arrival, she put-on her sunglasses, covered her face, apologizing sincerely for not stopping for Photos with Fans and then proceeded to flip Photographers the middle finger. This is unlike the Delevingne we know, but we get it. Perpetual daily hounding can turn someone this way. We love Cara and hope she is taking care of herself. Regardless, we’re still happy to have shared a moment with this hard-working young lady and know she does truly love her Fans regardless how she feels about having her Photo taken.
See our Snap:
(Photo credit: S. Fernandez/Splash News/20th Century Fox)
#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TEASER FOR “SNOWDEN”
Easily one of my most-wanted Films of TIFF ’15, a new Teaser for SNOWDEN premiered earlier today! 90 seconds long, the Oliver Stone Film certainly isn’t short on intensity.
The script is based on the books The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World’s Most Wanted Man by Luke Harding and Time of the Octopus by Anatoly Kucherena; Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars.
See the Teaser:
Elevation Pictures release SNOWDEN on Christmas Day.
(Photo/video credit: Open Road Films)
#SPOTTED: MARGOT ROBBIE IN TORONTO FOR “SUICIDE SQUAD”
A jet-set life she lives indeed! Our Queen Margot Robbie between filming Suicide Squad in Toronto this Summer has been taking care of business on both sides of the Atlantic and we caught-up with her yesterday with Fiance Tom Ackerley as they arrived from London to spend some quality time together. Robbie has been hard at work in the leading role of Harley Quinn in the DC Comics Adaptation, filming at all sorts of peculiar hours and despite being high profile, has remained relatively low-key and private despite some of the Set Photos which have surfaced.
We did have the pleasure of meeting Robbie a couple years back in New York at the Met Ball and we were so enamoured by her – just gracious, down-to-earth and beautiful and we’re happy we got to say “hi” quickly again. She’s just as amazing as we remembered, handling the Fan-Paparazzi thing with grace and class. Her hair was no fuss and she wore a breezy, black sheer dress with embroidery.
Our Snap:
SUICIDE SQUAD continues to film through August in the City and sees a release August 2016.
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: TOBY REGBO IN TORONTO FOR “REIGN” SEASON 3
Toronto time and again has played host to filming on an array of TV Series and REIGN certainly is no exception to the hotbed of talent gracing our City. The historically-based Drama Series now begins filming in its third season, although it is yet to be confirmed when it will be wrapping.
We spotted yesterday one of the Series’ Lead Actors Toby Regbo, who plays King Francis II of France, opposite Adelaide Kane‘s Mary Queen of Scots. Although there appeared to be a bit of a delay after crossing the Border, it seems to have been resolved. Surely Regbo was relieved that we asked for a Selfie, to solidify his case that his reasons for being in Canada were legitimate! Whatever was going on, here appeared to be unphased and was more than nice to stop for a Photo!
See our Snap:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/The CW)
#SPOTTED: GEORGE MACKAY IN TORONTO FOR “11-22-63”
Based on the Stephen King Novel about a Time Traveler who goes back in time to try and stop the assassination for Robert J. Kennedy, 11-22-63 has been filming in the Greater Toronto Area this Summer under the guidance of Kevin MacDonald (The Last King of Scotland), starring James Franco. In recent weeks, filming has moved to Hamilton and Guelph.
We spotted one of its stars, George MacKay out and about this weekend and although he might be unfamiliar to many, Film Lovers will recognize him from TIFF ’14 Selection, PRIDE which played to a standing ovation. He tells me that he unfortunately couldn’t make it for the Festival last September, while most of his Co-Stars did, but meeting him randomly more than makes up for his absence!
11-22-63 films here through October, so expect to see some its Cast out and about come TIFF! Hulu will be streaming the exciting new Series.
See our Snap:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Remstar Films)
#SPOTTED: FRANCESCA EASTWOOD IN TORONTO FOR “HEROES REBORN”
Actress/Model Francesca Eastwood certainly is more than just a pretty face. The daughter of Hollywood Royalty Clint Eastwood, and half-sister to red-hot Scott Eastwood, has been in Toronto this Summer filming NBC‘s HEROES REBORN, in which she has been cast as a Series Regular.
Although details still are tight-lipped about it, we did get an awesome sneak peak at the Series and we can expect even more to come out of Comic-Con in San Diego soon!
See the Teaser:
We spotted Eastwood this weekend out and about with her headphones on but after waving at her, she took notice and was super-nice to stop for a Photo. She’s incredibly down-to-earth and just stunning! We’re excited to see this burgeoning star’s career take-off!
Our Snap:
HEROES REBORN premieres Thursday, September 24, 2015 on NBC/Global.
(Photo/video credit: NBC/Mr. Will Wong)
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