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: ADAM SCOTT IN TORONTO FOR “THE OVERNIGHT”
Parks and Recreation Star Adam Scott has been quiet of late and we’re thrilled to have him back! The dapper Funnyman last graced our city in 2011 walking the Red Carpet for Dramedy Friends With Kids. After premiering at Sundance to positive reception, his latest Comedy THE OVERNIGHT now is set for release.
The Film centers on a young family who relocate to L.A. They meet another mysterious young family and decide to go on a playdate which takes a turn to the interesting and revealing. Everyone is talking about the prosthetics. Jason Schwartzman and Taylor Schilling star also.
Scott has a busy day ahead doing promotion for The Overnight and in the 6 AM hour was at Breakfast Television where Fans say that despite being quiet, was very kind. He arrived at The Morning Show in the 8 AM hour and was all smiles.
See the Trailer:
Scott‘s Interview on CP24 Breakfast:
Our Snap (with Billy!!):
The Archive release THE OVERNIGHT in select cities Friday, June 26, 2015 with additional cities to follow.
More here.
(Photo/video credit: The Archive/Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: MORE STARS IN TORONTO FOR THE 2015 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
The City continues to be electrified by starpower and starpower alone this 2015 MuchMusic Video Awards weekend as Stars were spotted both arriving and out and about. Arriving earlier today were this year’s Host, Ed Sheeran, flying-in on a private flight just in the nick of time to do some last minute rehearsals. He would at the Gala go on to win MOST BUZZWORTHY INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OR GROUP during the Broadcast. Megastars Adam Lambert and Nick Jonas, here to present and perform respectively, arrived quietly and handsomely also earlier with little fanfare, before facing Fans tonight on the Queen Street Red Carpet outside Bell Media Headquarters.
We spotted several stars today and were extremely happy to find up-and-coming Band ECHOSMITH whom after playing a show in Virginia last night, made their way early today after some delays. Consisting of siblings Jamie, Noah, Graham and Sydney Sierota, the Band quickly has won my heart with great tunes like Cool Kids and Bright, which have filled our airwaves in recent months. I am expecting big things of this Quartet, who were all amazingly nice and enthused to be here.
Prior to gracing the Red Carpet, we saw several stars warm-up and greet Fans leaving their Hotel before the Fandemonium kicked into high gear. Hailee Steinfeld had our fave look in a shimmery cocktail dress, while Bella Thorne was gorgeous in a mesh, lacy red dress – her tousled red curls just flawless. And of course Supermodel Gigi Hadid would be seen and not forgotten with an asymmetrical pink patent leather jacket with her surname hashtagged across the back, midriff baring in an edgy look fit for a Music Awards show.
But our favourite starspotting today? Definitely Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy who was seen walking out and about on Father’s Day carrying his adorable son Saint Laszlo, kind to stop for a quick Snap on the street!
See our Snaps:
Hailee Steinfeld:
Bella Thorne + Gregg Sulkin:
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Hailee Steinfeld:
Tyler Posey:
#TylerPosey heading out to the #MMVA. #MuchMusic #MuchMusicVideoAwards #MMVAs #TeenWolf
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Nick Jonas:
Gigi Hadid:
#GigiHadid waves at fans heading out to the #MMVA. #MuchMusic #MuchMusicVideoAwards #MMVAs
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Bella Thorne:
Peter Wentz (Fall Out Boy) + Saint Laszlo:
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Adam Lambert:
Echosmith:
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Adam Lambert + Mr. Will:
Nick Jonas + Mr. Will:
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A complete list of Winners here.
More Celebrity Sightings yesterday here.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#BOXOFFICE: “JURASSIC WORLD” CONTINUES BOX OFFICE DOMINATION
JURASSIC WORLD continues to shatter Box Office records in its second week out for Universal Pictures, earning $106 million this weekend from 4,291 theatres. In its run so far it has made a massive $402 million domestically. also gaining the distinction of being the fastest Film ever to cross the $400 million mark in just eight days!
INSIDE OUT on any other weekend would’ve debuted on-top by a landslide, but it instead opts for a second best placing in its debut with a whopping $83 million for Disney/Pixar from 3,946 theatres. Featuring the voicework of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling, the Animated Feature received a 98% on the Tomotometer, with a stellar A CinemaScore from Audiences.
Former Champ SPY is in third spot this weekend with $9.7 million earned in its third week out for 20th Century Fox. It has made $73.7 million in its run so far.
DOPE opens in fifth spot for Sony Pictures with $5.9 million from 2,002 theatres, after some Sundance buzz earlier this year. It garnered an outstanding 90% on the Tomatometer.
AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON still has hanging-on to the Top Ten in eighth with $2.3 million in its eighth week out for Marvel/Disney. It has made $448 million thus far in North America.
ENTOURAGE rounds-out the Top Ten with $1.7 million in its third week out for Warner Bros.
#SPOTTED: STARS IN TORONTO FOR 2015 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
Now in its 25th year, the MuchMusic Video Awards have been an annual “Look-Forward-To” for Toronto Music Fans for as long as I can remember. Although focus in recent years to adapt to a changing economic climate, has turned towards Young Adult TV Programming versus its traditional format of Music Videos mostly, MuchMusic still manages to pull together a Who’s-Who every year. Okay, we admit the huge marquee names haven’t been there in recent years like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Rihanna or Miley Cyrus, but few are complaining about this year’s Host, Ed Sheeran, due to fly-in tomorrow to fulfill his duties, all while balancing his x Tour.
Arriving in the City today were a mix of Presenters, who will grace the open Queen Street stage including Bella Thorne, Gregg Sulkin, Hailee Steinfeld, Debbie Ryan, Tyler Posey and Supermodel Gigi Hadid. Although many were looking forward to seeing her present, Ashley Benson, Star of Pretty Little Liars and Pixels, had to cancel. Thorne and Sulkin have been said to be dating in recent months and just may be seen tomorrow on the Carpet debuting as a Couple. Meanwhile Hadid, who has been tired to Joe Jonas after being spotted together here a couple weeks back, flew solo. Her sister Bella already is in the City with her Scarborough-native Boyfriend, The Weeknd, who will be appearing on tomorrow’s broadcast.
Thorne and Hadid created the greatest fandemonium, with Fans circling them for a shot at a Selfie and most would succeed, some even scoring multiples.. with tongues sticking out, peace signs, duckyface. You get the picture…
See our Snaps:
Gigi Hadid:
Debbie Ryan:
Hailee Steinfeld:
Bella Thorne:
Gregg Sulkin:
Tyler Posey:
The 2015 MuchMusic Video Awards air on MuchMusic at 9 PM EST. More here.
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#FIRSTLOOK: “DADDY’S HOME” TRAILER STARRING WILL FERRELL AND MARK WAHLBERG
We loved them together in THE OTHER GUYS and now Mark Wahlberg + Will Ferrell are back together again in DADDY’S HOME, out this Christmas! The things Men do when they get competitive!
Official Synopsis:
A mild-mannered radio executive (Will Ferrell) tries hard to be the world’s greatest stepfather. But when his wife’s freeloading ex-husband (Mark Wahlberg) comes back into the picture, he’s forced to compete for the kids’ affection.
See the Trailer:
Paramount Pictures Canada release DADDY’S HOME on Christmas Day!
(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures)
#SPOTTED: OMI IN TORONTO FOR “CHEERLEADER”
Jamaican Singer OMI (born Omar Pasley) is in Toronto to promote his latest single which after making huge waves internationally, is splashing it up stateside also. His sunny single Cheerleader has been burning up the airwaves for some time now and bit of promo might just be what it takes to make the track our official Song of the Summer.
Omi was at KISS 92.5 at 6 AM to begin his Press Day, performing a live acoustic version of Cheerleader on The Morning Show with Roz & Mocha, before heading off to Breakfast Television. Donning a colourful fedora and sunglasses, he certainly looked the part spreading a bit of that island warmth this way.
The Video for Cheerleader:
Our Snap:
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#FIRSTLOOK: TRAILER FOR “SICARIO” STARRING EMILY BLUNT
“You saw things you should’ve have seen”.
We absolutely love Emily Blunt and after seeing this Trailer, we’re thinking this could well be the Film that gets her an Oscar. French Canadian Master-Helmer Denis Villeneuve‘s latest SICARIO (which means “Hitman” in Mexico) looks every bit the Oscar Contender and here’s your gritty first look.
Synopsis:
FBI Agent Kate Macy (Emily Blunt) gets a first-hand view into the world of international drug trafficking between the U.S. and Mexican border when two members of a government task force (Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin) draw her into their plan to bring down a Mexican drug lord.
See the Trailer:
Absolutely no doubt about it, we’re willing to bet it all that this will be at TIFF ’15!
eOne Films release SICARIO on Friday, September 25, 2015.
(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN “AFTER THE BALL” ON DVD
Pacific Northwest Pictures, TVA Films and Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers in Cabada a chance to win AFTER THE BALL on DVD.
Synopsis:
A modern day fairy tale set in the world of contemporary fashion, After the Ball tells a Cinderella story about Kate (Portia Doubleday), whose dream is to design for couturier houses. Although she is a bright new talent, Kate can’t get a job. No one trusts the daughter of Lee Kassell (Chris Noth), a retail guru who markets clothes “inspired” by the very designers Kate wants to work for. Who wants a spy among the sequins and stilettos?
Reluctantly, Kate joins the family business where she must navigate around her duplicitous stepmother (Lauren Holly) and two wicked stepsisters. But with the help of a prince of a guy in the shoe department (Marc-André Grondin), her godmother’s vintage clothes and a shocking switch of identities, Kate exposes the evil trio, saves her father’s company — and proves that everyone can wear a fabulous dress.
See the Trailer:
To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook.
G’luck, Willionaires.
Pacific Northwest Pictures and TVA Films release AFTER THE BALL on DVD Tuesday, June 23, 2015 across, now available also on-demand.
(Photo/video credit: Pacific Northwest Pictures/TVA Films)
#NEWMUSIC: MADONNA – “BITCH, I’M MADONNA” MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE
We saw and were floored by Taylor Swift‘s BAD BLOOD Video, but Madonna never has been one to be outshone. She’s back and wants you to know, BITCH, SHE’S MADONNA! After a Premiere on Tidal, the Video is available now to all.
Beyoncé! Miley Cyrus! Katy Perry! Rita Ora! Nicki Minaj! Madonna pulls-out all the stops and the Big Girls to do battle on her new Music Video for BITCH I’M MADONNA (ft. Nicki Minaj)... and we LOVE IT. Sure it’s no match for Bad Blood, but it’s still Madge.
See the Video:
But where’s Gaga?
Artwork:
BITCH I’M MADONNA is taken off of Madonna‘s latest Disc, Rebel Heart.
(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)
#EDITORSNOTE: MR. WILL TO BE ZOMBIFIED IN CELEBRATION OF “iZOMBIE”
Let’s face it, being a zombie in a human world is tough, that’s why the new series iZombie from the “brains” behind Veronica Mars, truly hits home with me. Many of us at some point in our lives have felt a bit like an outsider and the show touches upon that sentiment through the eyes of engaged medical resident Liv (Rose McIver) whom after attending a party one fateful night, turns into a zombie. Her entire world is turned upside down as she’s forced to cope with her new fate.
Catch a sneak peek here:
We’re thrilled to partner with shomi to let you in on one of our favourite new TV series. Rogers and Shaw customers can now stream iZombie on shomi through their cable boxes, computers, tablets, smartphones and streaming devices, but in the summer shomi is coming to all Canadians.
Over the next three weeks, through our social media channels, we’re gonna get ZOMBIFIED with tips for zombies on how to thrive in this world, in celebration of iZombie! Things just might get a little quirky around here, but we have a feeling you haven’t been following us this long because we were “normal” anyhow!
See a lil’ clip of me talking about it!
In case you aren’t already following, you may do so:
I wanna see lots of “likes”!
iZOMBIE streams now on shomi. To learn more about shomi, click here.
(Photo/video credit: shomi/Mr. Will Wong)
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