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: COLM FEORE IN TORONTO
American-Canadian Thespian Colm Feore certainly has made us proud. Chicago, The Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, Face/Off, The Chronicles of Riddick and more recently popular TV Series Gotham, are among his more high-profile roles over the years in a career on-stage and screen spanning 40 years. Frequently he has appeared at the Stratford Festival and just last year played King Lear to much acclaim.
We spotted Feore out having Burgers with his Family, before heading to do a quick grocery run, a hint he’s here working on something…
The Officer of the Order of Canada, was awesome to stop for a quick Photo, insisting another Fan take my photo versus a Selfie. What a Gent and an honour!
Our Snap:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Colm Feore)
#SPOTTED: CHRIS ELLIOTT IN TORONTO FILMING “SCHITT’S CREEK”
If you’ve seen There’s Something About Mary, chances are the character Woogie has forever left a mark on you! Chris Elliott‘s body of work has ranged from Film to turns on highly-recognizable TV Series like How I Met Your Mother, The Nanny, Wings, Saturday Night Live and now Toronto-filmed Sitcom, Schitt’s Creek.
Elliott in the Series, plays Roland Schitt on the Series about a formerly-wealthy Couple (Eugene Lev forced to start over on their one remaining property in a small town called Schitt’s Creek. The Series wraps filming of its second season at the end of June.
We spotted Elliott stopping for a quick grocery run. Despite working all day, he was more than nice still, taking Selfies with Fans. Coincidentally his Mary Co-Star Lin Shaye also was just in town!
See our Snap:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/CBC)
#HORSERACING: FAREWELL, DAN LOISELLE
Yesterday we sent-off a Legend. Known as “The Voice of Woodbine” for the past 29 years, Race Announcer Dan Loiselle now is officially retired after calling his final race yesterday, the Lady Angela Stakes at the Toronto Racecourse.
As a huge Racing Fan, this comes with mixed emotions. Sure, we are happy to see him get a well-deserved break at last but more for selfish reasons, we are sad to see him go. Since childhood and as long as I remember going to Woodbine Racetrack, Loiselle‘s voice became synoymous with the thrill of a stretch drive, distancing the Winner that much further from the Runners-up. It could have been a Photo Finish, but Loiselle had you believing the Winner won by a mile. Each Race Call had its own individual story and he never was short on ideas to tell them smartly. Fans partly were cheering for the horses and jockeys, but few could deny that the excitement of a race finish at Woodbine was heightened considerably by Loiselle‘s exhilarating narrative. The tremor in his Baritone, the perspective and heart of a true Racing Fan. He told each Race as a Fan would see it, but a level of dexterity and accuracy no other Fan ever could.
Upon running into Loiselle this past Winter at an Open House event which he hosted, I semi-jokingly expressed my disapproval of his then-forthcoming retirement, crying “How dare you retire on me Dan!?”. He gave back an appreciative expression, but I knew at that point he was beyond a doubt certain of his decision and there wouldn’t be any reconsideration. Trust me, we’ve seen many false retirements in the Sport.
It brings me a great sense of pride to know that Loiselle considers me a Friend and upon exchanging hugs before his final Race Call yesterday, he tells me, “Will Wong, you’re a great Friend to have!”.
I’m going to miss Dan Loiselle so much, but know he won’t be that far away. I wish his Wife Wendy Loiselle, also an Employee at Woodbine nothing but happiness in this next chapter of their lives. We also look forward greatly to the Race Calls of Robert Geller, who comes to Woodbine Saturday, June 13th, by way of Emerald Downs in Washington.
Some of my favourite Race Calls from Loiselle…
Dance Smartly winning the Breeders’ Stakes:
Sky Classic winning the Rothman’s International:
Benburb winning the Molson Export Million:
Izvestia winning the Queen’s Plate:
Lexie Lou winning the Queen’s Plate:
See our Snap:
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(Photo/video credit: Woodbine Entertainment/Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: ALEX MERAZ IN TORONTO FILMING “SUICIDE SQUAD”
Although we haven’t been seeing much of him on-set these days, Alex Meraz v. much still is in Toronto! By chance we saw the Arizona-born Actor earlier today as he had out to train for his still undisclosed role in DC Comics’ SUICIDE SQUAD. Meraz, who had a role in The Twilight Saga as Paul, is also a Dancer and Martial Artist also.
He was amazingly nice to stop for some Photos today and gave me the best Selfie of all! Actually thrilled as we kept missing him on-set these past couple weeks.
Keep a tab – Meraz definitely is a star on the rise.
See our Snap:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: MATTHEW DADDARIO, HARRY SHUM + ISAIAH MUSTAFA IN TORONTO FILMING “SHADOWHUNTERS”
Filming just began this week for ABC Family‘s Shadowhunters, based on Cassandra Clare’s bestselling The Mortal Instruments Series of Young Adult Novels. After some night shoots this week, the Cast had a relaxing day around town.
We spotted stars Harry Shum (Magnus Bane), Isaiah Mustafa (Luke Garroway) and Matthew Daddario (Alec Lightwood) out and about – the former two meeting up for a Movie at Scotiabank Theatre, while the latter was out playing some Basketball before going out to dinner.
All were more than nice to stop for Selfies! Daddario (brother of Alexandra who stars in this weekend’s #1 Movie at the Box Office, San Andreas) made himself presentable even promising a Pic after he showered and walking right over to me after he was Photo-ready!
We know how supportive you Shadowhunters have been so this one is for all of you!
Our Snaps:
Harry Shum
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Matthew Daddario
Shadowhunters films through mid-October in Toronto!
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#BOXOFFICE: “SAN ANDREAS” BECOMES DWAYNE JOHNSON’S TOP OPENING FILM EVER
NOTE: These are estimates. Final totals to come Sunday.
If there ever were any doubt that Dwayne Johnson was a big Movie Star, this oughta settle it! SAN ANDREAS debuts at number one this weekend with a stellar $46.5 million for Warner Bros. from 3,777 theatres. As a Leading Actor, this would be his highest debut yet, besting 2013’s G.I. Joe: Retaliation, which opened with $40.1 million. Critics were on-the-fence with a 49% on the Tomatometer, but Audiences were pleased with an A- CinemaScore.
TOMORROWLAND after debuting on-top last weekend lands in second his weekend with $16.5 million for Disney, from 3,972 theatres. In its two weeks domestically, it has made $64 million.
PITCH PERFECT 2 won’t quit singing in third for Universal Pictures, with $13.9 million in its third week out, well on its way to surpassing $150 million early this week.
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD continues to do well in fourth this weekend with $11.6 million for Warner Bros., a three-week tally of $114 million.
ALOHA is Cameron Crowe‘s latest and despite a superb Cast including Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone and Rachel McAdams, it missed he mark among Critics, getting 18% only on the Tomatometer. Audiences were more forgiving with a B- CinemaScore. It opens in 2,815 theatres with $10.4 million, placing sixth.
FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD continues to hang-on to the Top Ten with a smart release strategy from Fox Searchlight. In its fifth week out, it has made $1.2 million, good enough for eighth. Thus far in a limited number of theatres, it has made $8.2 million.
HOT PURSUIT rounds-out the Top Ten with $1.1 million for Warner Bros., in its fourth week out. Its total is at $32 million in North America.
#SPOTTED: JUSTIN LONG IN TORONTO
We’re not quite sure why he’s here, but we love Justin Long and are thrilled he’s back after having returned multiple times for TIFF for Films like 10 Years and Youth in Revolt. The Star of Films like Accepted, Going the Distance, Drag Me To Hell and Live Free or Die Hard has been quiet of late, but has been attaching his name as Producer to upcoming projects. He appears next in Kevin Smith‘s Yoga Hosers, along with Johnny Depp.
Some Fans and I spotted Long returning from some continuous meetings he’s been having here for the past few days.
“Tell me who you’re really waiting for!”, he says humbly and when he was reassured Fans actually were waiting on him, the Actor who is seeing Amanda Seyfried, still refused to believe it.
We’ll be sure to post more when we’re more sure what Long is here for!
See our Snap:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: MICHAEL MADSEN IN TORONTO FOR VAUGHAN FILM FESTIVAL
Michael Madsen has gained popularity for his memorable performances in Quentin Tarantino Cult Classics like Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and eagerly-anticipated The Hateful Eight. He also has appeared in several other notable Films like Thelma & Sin City and Free Willy.
Madsen is in Toronto promoting the Vaughan Film Festival, which sees him being honoured with an Independent Leadership Award tonight. The Actor did the rounds in the City including stops at Breakfast Television, KISS 92.5, CBC and more. After arriving super early at CityTV, he took his time leaving, being sure to stop in his sunglasses, for each individual Fan in a calm, collective manner.
More about the Vaughan Film Festival here.
See our Snap:
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES IN TORONTO, MONTREAL + OTTAWA TO SEE “TERMINATOR: GENISYS”
Paramount Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take you to see TERMINATOR: GENISYS! Screenings take place in Toronto, Montreal + Ottawa on Monday, June 29, 2015.
Official Synopsis:
When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is faced with unlikely allies, including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger), dangerous new enemies, and an unexpected new mission: To reset the future…
See the Trailer:
Official Artwork:
#SPOTTED: MARGOT ROBBIE, JAY HERNANDEZ, JOEL KINNAMAN + JAI COURTNEY FILMING “SUICIDE SQUAD”
Filming continues for Suicide Squad and while we do love having the A-List Cast in the City, local Businesses and Commuters are starting to see the impacts of reduced handle and increased commute times respectively.
A strip of Yonge Street was shut down by Eaton Centre last night and Onlookers got to witness a positively cool Spectacle as The Joker (played by Jared Leto) – or his Body Double at least – sped along the Street. The Batmobile even made an appearance.
A quick look:
Filming wrapped almost at 7 AM, as one by one Cast Members Karen Fukuhara, Margot Robbie, Jay Hernandez, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney and Adewale made their way back to Wardrobe, sporting some physical wear and tear in their makeup, indicating somewhat of a physical scene being filmed in an interior. We caught-up with some of the Cast who despite it being a really long day on-set, still made time to say “hi” before wrapping. Courtney who normally is quiet on-set, patiently stopped for Fans via a roll-down of his window and was wowed by my Camera. “Wow! A Selfie on a Long Lens. Nice!”, he said.
Robbie who consistently is not doing Selfies on-set, much to the disappointment of Fans, signed a sea of Autographs, noticing one Fan who brought along some Suicide Squad Ball Caps which impressed her. She took one home even! This weekend one lucky Fan at Varsity Cinemas was lucky to get a Selfie with the lovely Aussie.
I’M SPEECHLESS. She came to our theatre today again I asked her like “Are you someone who I’m thinking?”, then she nicely answered yes. She was nice enough to take selfie of us and give me an autograph. Nothing can bother me now. What a wonderful day! #MargotRobbie#australian#actress#Thewolfofwallstreet#NaomiLapaglia#Focus#JessBarrett#Suicidesquad#HarleyQuinn#selfie#autogragh#cineplex A photo posted by Yujiro William Sekiguchi (@shikkuro24) on
Hernandez stuck to his word, promising a quick moment with Fans, pulling over his Van to sign everything passed his way and surprisingly was quick to remove his El Diablo skeletal makeup. Kinnaman despite looking most tired, was kind to get out of his SUV to greet Fans. Class Act.
Filming continues through the Downtown Core this week before heading again off-location back to Pinewood Studio.
#MargotRobbie as #HarleyQuinn, on the set of #SuicideSquad. #NikonD3300
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#JaiCourtney as #CaptainBoomerang on the set of #SuicideSquad. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
#JayHernandez as #ChatoSantana/#ElDiablo, on the set if #SuicideSquad. #NikonD3300
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#JoelKinnaman as #RickFlagg, on the set of #SuicideSquad. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
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