Happy Halloween! It’s one of our favourite times of the year and we’re so happy to see MR WILL back in action this weekend at Woodbine Racetrack. This will be his fifth start and as we’ve seen from most of his races, he usually delivers a good effort.

Most recently October 2, 2020, he ran a game second as the favourite leading all the way only to get caught right before the wire. Twice in a row now he’s been hooked on the lead all the way. He’s stepping-up in class for this start and trying grass for the first time.

His last race:

A quick glance at his lineage, his sire Not Bourbon is full of turf leanings, tracing back to Northern Dancer and Sadler’s Wells. His great-great-granddam Willamar smashed a track record at Woodbine sprinting on the grass. MR WILL‘s built stocky and compact and should do great at five furlongs on the grass. If not, it’s worth a shot because opportunities to race on the grass are running out with the end of the season approaching!

Also, congrats to Chris Atkinson and Justin Kleiber who just recently bought shares in MR WILL. Welcome to the family, guys!

Trainer and part-Owner Michelle Love is confident he’s ready to run!

While we can’t visit the backstretch still, we Amazoned some of his favourites to him. Good luck, MR WILL!

MR WILL appears in race 6 at Woodbine, #8 at 3:44 PM ET Sunday, November 1, 2020.

On the Princess side of things, we’re told A PIC BY MRWILL is doing great, enjoying her time being a horse living outdoors. Her Mom Emily has been very busy of late winterizing her farm, so not so many pics to share right now! We also ensured she got her Halloween delivery! Miss her.

(Photo/video credit: Woodbine Entertainment Group/Mr. Will Wong)

Internationally-renowned Artist and Author Oliver Jeffers’ new Book WHAT WE’LL BUILD: PLANS FOR OUR TOGETHER FUTURE is his latest Picture Book. The Book contains messages of a parent’s boundless love and is about a father and daughter building a future and memories to cherish together. Together HarperCollinsCanada, Queen Books and Coolab have partnered together for a one-of-a-kind installation running now through November 22, 2020.

The Installation which features subtle lighting, animated effects and 3D elements, with some familiar and new characters from Jeffers’ work. It gives you a chance to make a contactless purchase of the Book via a QR Code, orders fulfilled via Queen Books (which is nearby the installation at 914 Queen Street East, Toronto) and a chance to win a Jeffers-signed copy of the Book!

You can view the Installation at Coolab (1238 Queen Street East, Toronto). More here: http://coolab.ca

Some Snaps of the Installation:

(Photo credit: Coolab)

After premiering to raves at TIFF ’19, it’s been a good minute since we’ve heard about this one! THE SOUND OF METAL starring Riz Ahmed and centering on a deaf Drummer, is nearing a release finally!

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THE SOUND OF METAL arrives on Digital via Pacific Northwest Pictures December 4, 2020 and also will get a limited theatrical run starting November 20, 2020.

(Photo/video credit: Pacific Northwest Pictures)

FEAR OF DANCING explores the global fear of many to dance! It is coming soon to CBC Gem.

Synopsis:

FEAR OF DANCING is a documentary Channel original film chronicling director Michael Allcock’s global quest to understand why he and so many others on this planet are terrified by the simple act of dancing – what science calls chorophobia. Along the way, he encounters a celebrity chorophobe, dancing robots, virtual reality and a mysterious dancing plague.

See the Trailer:

FEAR OF DANCING arrives on CBC GEM Friday, November 27, 2020.

(Photo/video credit: CBC)

In case you missed the Q&A to BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM the other night, here’s your chance to catch it. You will die of laughter. Fans ask several intriguing questions including his thoughts on Rudy Giuliani‘s denial of any wrong-doing in the Film and also #BlackLivesMatter.

Watch here:

In case you missed this last Thursday, you absolutely cannot miss it this time!

BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

(Photo/video credit: Amazon Prime Video)

One thing about living through this Pandemic is that while largely challenging, it has really allowed me a chance to reconnect with family. With going out being less of an option more than ever, bonding with family has made me wonder why this isn’t something I did more often in my pre-COVID life.

We had the chance to visit a new version of an old friend in the 2020 Honda Civic 4D Touring 1.5 Turbo in our Test Drive this past week and of course spent time with family members, old and new!

Powered by a 1.5-litre, 16-valve, Direct Injection, DOHC, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and 174 horsepower, the 2020 Honda Civic 4D Touring 1.5 Turbo is nothing short of a thrill. But in addition to excitement, it is balanced out by economy and consciousness with Eco-Assist and ECON Mode. I’ve test-driven many cars in my life but once again, nobody can outdo Honda‘s outstanding Fuel Economy at 7.8/6.2/7.1 litres (city/highway/combined) per 100 km. They continue to be in a league of their own for value, not only at point of purchase, but also the long haul.

As the temperatures drop, we begin to appreciate the value of the Civic 4D Touring 1.5 Turbo’s heated front and rear seats. Also, its state of the art and user-friendly Climate Control are sensitive to the fact that passengers and drivers have individual needs with customizable temperatures for driver and passenger. All seats possess a polished look with leather-trimmed seat surfaces and above this, the driver’s seat comes with 8-way power adjustment. Even without a hatchback, plenty can be stored in the trunk, making it a car of many purposes.

Your drive in the Civic 4D Touring 1.5 Turbo is elevated by a 452-watt AM/FM Premium audio system with MP3/Windows Media Audio playback capability and 10 speakers including subwoofer. Options for curating your drives are endless with SiriusXM, Android Auto, Apple Car Play and hassle-free Bluetooth connection to your devices. All this at your fingertips on its Display Audio System with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System. Two USB ports, plus a wireless charging plate are there to back you and your passengers up.

Safety features are abundant once again in this version of the Civic. With what’s seemed like an endless bout of rain in the City the past week, features like Auto High Beam take the thinking and work out of dealing with visibility. Its Honda LaneWatch, Blind Spot Display and Lane Keeping Assist have been and continue to be life-savers. Slick conditions call for a 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System in addition to its Vehicle Stability Assist. The car’s safety measures are padded further by an i-SRS airbag system (front), Side-Curtain Airbags and SmartVent side airbags. And let’s not forget that trusty rear-view camera which we can’t function without! In addition should anything be off, its Maintenance Reminder is a handy thing to have.

The Civic never ceases to amaze and it is little wonder why it continues to be the choice of Canadians. More here.

As many of you know, I welcomed a new family member this past weekend, beanie. Grateful to have had the 2020 Honda Civic 4D Touring 1.5 Turbo there to be a part of this unforgettable day. While her drive home gave her anxiety at first, some blankets and the passenger seat warmer had her calm and nappy to get us through our smooth travel home along the 407. She’s adjusted really well and has impressed me so much how smart she is! You can follow her adventures on Instagram: @beaniewong.

I also celebrated my birthday last week with family. So nostalgic visiting Oshawa where I was born. And amazing calling-up my recently-widowed Aunt up to hang-out with us. So grateful that the City’s most-famous restaurant was open for dine-in. A long-time wish to dine at Teddy’s! That pie!

Halloween’s just around the corner and what better way to get into the spirit with some socially-distanced fun at the Toronto Haunted Drive-Thru?

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Focus Features x Mr. Will want to give you a chance to win an exciting COME PLAY giveaway, just in-time for Halloween! The giveaway includes an exclusive advanced screening link to watch the film from the comfort of your own home + a surprise promo item!! Larry Just Wants A Friend…is that too much to ask for?

Synopsis:

Newcomer Azhy Robertson stars as Oliver, a lonely young boy who feels different from everyone else. Desperate for a friend, he seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses Oliver’s devices against him to break into our world, Oliver’s parents (Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr.) must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.

See the Trailer:

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

Rules and regulations here.

COME PLAY arrives this Halloween.

(Photo/video credit: Focus Features)

Netflix recently announced a two-part Mini-Series about Tejano Music legend Selena! Check-out this brand-new Trailer!

Synopsis:

Before she became the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla was a young girl from Texas with big dreams and an even bigger voice. The two-part coming-of-age drama Selena: The Series explores the once-in-a-generation performer’s journey as a young artist, from singing small gigs in Corpus Christi with her family to becoming one of the most successful Latin artists of all time — and the years of grit and sacrifice the Quintanilla family navigated together before Selena’s meteoric rise to fame.

Starring:  Christian Serratos, Gabriel Chavarria, Ricardo Chavira, Noemí Gonzalez, and Seidy López.

See the Trailer:

SELENA: THE SERIES arrives Friday, December 4, 2020 on Netflix.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

While there would be no Triple Crown winner this year, the 129th running of the Breeders’ Stakes would prove what we’ve known all year – 2020 is Trainer Josie Carroll‘s year!

BELICHICK took the final leg of the Canadian Triple Crown at Woodbine Racetrack, taking control in the last two furlongs of the race, winning by a widening four lengths under jockey Luis Contreras for Carroll and an owner partnership of NK Racing & LNJ Foxwoods. He stopped the clock in 2:32.5 for 1 1/2 miles on a turf course listed as “good” after some rain last evening, paying $8.70 on a $2 bet as the third choice in the race. The three-year-old Lemon Drop Kid colt had gone winless in three prior attempts but always had been backed well in each start, winning his first race ever in style after an improving runner-up finish in the Queen’s Plate. He is named after New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick.

Finishing second was 54-1 longshot MEYER, a recent claim by Bruno Schickedanz and Trainer Martin Drexler from the barn of Mark Casse. 12-1 fifth choice ENGLISH CONQUEROR made a run up the rail to be third.

All eyes were on Belichick‘s stablemate MIGHTY HEART, the one-eyed colt who had swept both the Queen’s Plate and Prince of Wales Stakes last month. A win in the Breeders’ Stakes would’ve made him the first horse in 17 years to win the Canadian Triple Crown. After getting pressured on the lead through quick fractions, the storied colt by Dramedy tired after one mile under Daisuke Fukumoto. Like his only other effort on the turf this March at Fairgrounds in New Orleans, he finished out of the money, this time in seventh place.

Despite not winning the Triple Crown, Carroll has the distinction of winning each leg of the the series, albeit with two different horses.

In a post-race Media scrum, Carroll comments on next plans for Mighty Heart and is asked about the possibility of taking a break. “Not necessarily, let’s see how he comes out of this race. He’s a strong healthy little horse and we’ll see where we go from here”, she says. “It’s a mile-and-a-half grueling race, and we’ll see how they come back.”.

We asked Carroll how different each of her star colts are. She says, “Mighty Heart‘s the littler scrapper. Belichick, he’s just the dude!”.

While it remains to be seen, a potential spot these two colts could face-off again would be the Grade III Ontario Derby November 21, 2020 at Woodbine Racetrack.

Some Snaps from the race:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

The lead single off of Ariana Grande‘s upcoming sixth Studio Album POSITIONS, has just been released! Check-out this Video for the title track, directed by David Meyers who also helmed the Clips for God is a Woman and No Tears Left to Cry.

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POSITIONS will be released October 30, 2020 via Universal Music Canada.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)