Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see a special 3D Advance Screening of Disney’s THE BFG! We’ve waited so long for this! Screenings take place Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Mississauga, Whitby and Edmonton, 7:00 PM and also Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Richmond Hill, 7:30 PM.
Synopsis:
The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country.
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Disney’s THE BFG is in theatres on Canada Day.
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The last of the Upfronts this week Corus (Shaw) unveiled their Fall 2016 lineup today with talent coming into town for the festivities by the waterside, before partying at the former Maple Leaf Gardens (Mattamy Athletic Centre).
Names in town included David Eigenberg (Chicago Fire), Jason Beghe (Chicago PD), Michael Weatherly (Bull), Kylie Bunbury (Pitch), Famke Janssen (The Blacklist Redemption), Erick McCormack (The Travelers), Clive Standen (Vikings), Patrick Winchester (Chicago Justice), Nick Gehlfuss (Chicago Med), Jason Priestley (Private Eyes), Cindy Sampson (Private Eyes)Â and Joel McHale (The Great Indoors).
See some our Snaps with the Stars of the Corus Upfront!
Joel McHale
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Phillip Winchester
#PhillipWinchester at #CorusUpfront for #ChicagoJustice.
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Mike Holmes
Cindy Sampson + Jason Priestley
#CindySampson + #JasonPriestley at #CorusUpfront for #PrivateEyes.
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Kylie Bunbury
Clive Standen
#CliveStanden at #CorusUpfront for #Vikings.
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David Eigenberg
Michael Weatherly
#MichaelWeatherly at #CorusUpfront for #Bull.
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Nick Gehlfuss
#NickGehlfuss at #CorusUpfront for #ChicagoMD.
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Complete list of Fall Programming here.
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CTV as always brings out the starpower at their annual Upfront! The 2016 edition of the affair took place tonight at Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, with the Red Carpet rolled out as a litany of celebrity guests came out to unveil the network’s Fall 2016 lineup! A mixture of media, agencies and ad buyers were in attendance to peruse first the new slate from the media giant, which boasts the most Top 20 programs in Canada among its offerings. Fans cued early in the A.M. despite unusually chilly temperatures for a chance to meet their idols at the Red Carpet!
In town for the affair were the likes of Jamie Alexander (Blindspot), Milo Ventimiglia (This is Us), Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), Charlie Weber (How To Get Away With Murder), Liza Weil (How To Get Away With Murder), Justin Cornwell (Training Day), Shawn Ashmore (Conviction), Alison Sweeney (Murder She Baked), Kristian Bruun (Orphan Black), Ari Millen (Orphan Black), Erica Durance (Saving Hope), Michael Shanks (Saving Hope), Eddie Cahill (Conviction), Ben Hollingsworth (Code Black), Mireille Enos (The Catch), Kevin Zegers (Notorious), Jessica Lucas (Gotham), Â Melanie Chandra (Code Black), Harry Ford (Code Black), Clark Gregg (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey’s Anatomy) and Dr. Oz.
One major thing we’ve noticed with this upcoming line-up as a focus away from Superhero-centric programming, which was the big thing last year. We’re seeing more of a focus on Drama and Suspense front and center. Noticeable was a small proportion of Sitcoms in this unveiling.  Toronto-filmed Conviction (starring Hayley Atwell) and Designated Survivor (starring Kiefer Sutherland) were among the big reveals at the presentation.
See our Snaps with the Stars of the 2016 CTV Upfront!
Shawn Ashmore:
Melanie Chandra + Harry Ford:
#MelanieChandra + #HarryFord at #CTVUpfront for #CodeBlack.
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Kevin Zegers:
Sarah Drew:
#SarahDrew at #CTVUpfront for #GreysAnatomy.
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Clark Gregg:
Alison Sweeney:
#AllisonSweeney at #CTVUpfront for #MurderSheBaked.
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Liza Weil:
Justin Cornwell:
#JustinCornwell at #CTVUpfront for #TrainingDay.
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Jessica Lucas:
Milo Ventimiglia:
#MiloVentimiglia at #CTVUpfront for #ThisisUs.
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Charlie Weber:
Dr. Oz:
Eddie Cahill:
Karine Vanasse:
#KarineVanasse at #CTVUpfront for #Cardinal.
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Mireille Enos:
Martin Henderson:
#MartinHenderson at #CTVUpfront for #GreysAnatomy.
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A quick Video of the fun:
Complete Fall Lineup here.
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It’s that time of year again! We look forward always to the Upfronts every year and Canada’s big three Television giants: Bell Media, Corus (Shaw) and Rogers gather potential Ad Buyers to unveil a sneak peak of their upcoming television season lineups including series picked up for additional seasons and new acquisitions!
Rogers is first to roll this year and an army of talent came out today for the mega-presentation at Rogers Centre tonight which includes a reception, gala and afterparty!
Some stars were up and at it early today, appearing on City‘s Breakfast Television – which by the way, remains Canada’s top morning show by a wide margin – with Adam Wylde and Dina Pugliese, including Jay Baruchel (Toronto-made Man Seeking Woman Season 3), Adam Pally (Making History),  Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth) and Damon Wayans (Lethal Weapon). All Series air this Fall on CITY, with the exception of Man Seeking Woman which is on FXX. The latter network continues to see double-digital growth and will thrive when Pick-and-Pay fully enters the cable market as an option later this year.
Many other new and returning series, specials and staples were revealed including Tom Hardy‘s Taboo, The Mick, animated-live action Son of Zorn, American Crime Story: Katrina, Hairspray (live), Rocky Horror Picture Show (filmed in Toronto) and more, proving Television v. much is alive!
See some of the stars as they quickly make their rounds today!
Baruchel
#DamonWayans at #RogersUpfront with #LethalWeapon. 🔫
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#AdamPally (#HappyEndings, #TheMindyProject #DirtyGrandpa) at #RogersUpfront for #MakingHistory.
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Forte
Funnyman #WillForte in town for #RogersUpfront. He stars in new series, #TheLastManonEarth! 👤🌍
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See our Snapchat Video of our #RogersUpfront experience!
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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS repeats the feat of its 2014 Predecessor, topping the Box Office with $33.7 million in its debut. It plays in 4,071 theatres for Paramount Pictures. Critics gave it 37% on the Tomatometer and an A- CinemaScore from Audiences. The last Film in the Franchise however opened with $65 million.
X-MEN: APOCALYPSE slips to second this weekend with $22.5 million for 20th Century Fox. Â In its two week run domestically it has made $112 million so far.
In third is the Romantic Drama ME BEFORE YOU, opening with an impressive $18.3 million for Warner Bros. from 2,704 theatres. Critics gave the adaptation with 54% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore. Expect this one to have legs to go in the next few weeks.
ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS is in fourth this weekend with $11 million in its third week, just surpassing $50 million for Disney.
THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE, a former number one, is in fifth this weekend with $9.2 million for Sony Pictures, earning $86 million so far.
POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING debuts in seventh from 2,311 theatres with $4.6 million for Universal Pictures. Reviews are great with 76% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it an okay B CinemaScore.
THE NICE GUYS rounds out the Top Ten for Warner Bros. with $3.2 million in week three.
Where has the time gone? It was a chilly day in February when we first met Princess and now we’re literally living in the Tropics! Would you believe that Princess (A PIC BY MRWILL) already is nearing her debut? More on that in a bit.
I have been making my weekly (sometimes more…) visits to see her and it is amazing seeing Princess come into her own not just as an athlete, but also an amazing young lady. Her demeanour has made her popular at the John Ross barn and I make a conscious effort to spoil her with her favourite organic rainbow carrots, peppermints and tons of playtime.  She has to know by now she’s special, right? Although all credit is due to John and his amazing Team, I am humbled to be a part of this even if in a tiny capacity.
A few weeks back, Princess did her first ever interview with Media Sovereign Award winner Alex Campbell (@AXCampbell1) for the Daily Racing Form and she handled herself like such a pro! Holding myself back from being jealous, I may have caught her cuddling-up to Alex after the interview.  Princess sure knows the power of good press and media manipulation. What a Celeb!
The piece has gone live and is here!
John hasn’t been his best of late, but is doing the right thing getting well and we all send him lots of love and positivity for a speedy recovery. The barn is extremely thrilled riding a high after a huge win on the weekend! Princess’ workmate and sis RAGLAN ROAD (Victor’s Cry x Glaslyn, by Forestry) crushed it in her debut Saturday at Woodbine against open company! Although Raglan is the bigger of the two, Princess has matched strides with her in the morning and people on the backstretch have been paying attention.  Good things often come in pairs or threes, right?  Britney and Christina.  Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Wando and Mobil. With Approval and Izvestia. Dance Smartly and Wilderness Song. I’m just saying…
We also want to congratulate one of our favourites, Horse of the Year and recent Grade II Nassau Stakes victress LEXIE LOU who began her path to stardom in the John Ross barn. We are in awe how she managed to escape at 12-1 odds (!), topped only by her victory at  an even bigger 17-1 odds in the 2013 Muskoka Stakes. We’re excited to see her step it up in a couple weeks as she’s likely to run in the Grade I Just a Game Stakes Belmont Stakes weekend. This is a true testament to the quality of Ontario’s breeding program with progeny of our stallions competing at a world-class level.
Fun fact: Did you know Princess was handed-down the same stall that housed both Lexie Lou and Brooklysway?
Alex, Princess + John
Raglan Road + Team Ross waving to John, watching from home
Lexie Lou
Working out the gate with her pal Sheena Ryan, Princess has been posting some real solid workouts in company.
Some of her recent works. A furlong is about 201 metres…
Some more Princessnaps:
Princess with my Parents (left) and my Aunts visiting from overseas. Their first time around a horse!
Princess training with Sheena and her sis Raglan Road, under Gary Boulanger
Special thanks to our friend, the lovely Ericka Rusnack (@ErickaRusnak) who captured this stunning shot of Princess and Sheena training with her other sis Saturday Dancer (under Steven Bahen) a few days ago!
Karl Lagerborg (@StallOfficeKarl) aka Racing’s “Uncle Karl” of the Woodbine Stall Office, brought the entire Scheduling Department to meet Princess, which she appreciated so much!
Scheduling Dept. @WoodbineRacing checking out @mrwillw horse! #greatday @WEGcares thanks Ian Ross and Martha Scott! pic.twitter.com/ZcZCKZMLLC
— Karl Lagerborg (@StallOfficeKarl) May 25, 2016
Princess being Princess
Also, Princess’ signature bangs are developing a Fan Club of their own, making her a bit of a fashion icon!! See some of her PICsies’ sweet Tweets! Thanks Bailey, Lynn and Maureen for your ‘bang-on’ support!
VIDEO: And now for a MAJOR announcement!
Princess Diaries: June 2016
Hay You! Be a PICsie too!
Follow Princess on Twitter and Instagram!
See you Saturday.  Race 3. Number 6. Let’s take a PIC!
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Pacific Northwest Pictures + Mr. Will want to take you to see Julie Delpy‘s latest, LOLO, in Toronto.
Screening is Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Canada Square, 7 PM. The filmed premiered at TIFF ’15 to much acclaim!
Synopsis:
LOLO is a hilarious romantic comedy starring, written and directed by Julie Delpy and starring France’s best comic actors including Dany Boon (Welcome to the Sticks, Supercondriaque), Vincent Lacoste (The French Kissers) and Karin Viard (Delicatessen, Polisse).
See the Trailer:
Delpy + Mr. Will:
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Pacific Northwest Pictures release LOLO in Toronto + Vancouver, Friday, June 3, 2016.
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After debuting at Sundance, check out this Trailer from Nicolas Winding Refn, who brought us the daring DRIVE.
Synopsis:
Jesse (Elle Fanning), an aspiring model, moves to Los Angeles, where she’s accepted into an agency and begins a promising career. However, when the pressure from the beauty-obsessed women around her becomes too much, the demons from her past catch up with her.
Trailer:
D Films release THE NEON DEMON Friday, June 24, 2016 in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Victoria, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Regina and Saskatoon.
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Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to take Readers in Toronto + Vancouver on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 to see Colin Firth + Jude Law in GENIUS, the story behind the relationship between Thomas Wolfe and Max Perkins.
Synopsis:
Genius centers on the real-life relationship between literary giant Thomas Wolfe and renowned editor Max Perkins. Finding fame and critical success at a young age, Wolfe is a blazing talent with a larger-than-life personality to match. Perkins is one of the most respected and well-known literary editors of all time, discovering such iconic novelists as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. Wolfe and Perkins develop a tender, complex friendship. Transformative and irrepressible, this friendship will change the lives of these brilliant, but very different men forever.
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Elevation Pictures release GENIUS Friday, June 17, 2016 in Toronto + Vancouver, additional cities to follow.
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It’s Memorial Day in the U.S., which means tons of Box Office activity as some blockbuster new releases hit theatres this weekend. X-MEN: APOCALYPSE prevails over the North American Box Office with $66 million in its debut from 4,150 theatres for 20th Century Fox. Critics gave this installment mixed reviews with a 49% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences thought much better of it with an A CinemaScore.
Disney‘s ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS debuts in second with $29 million from 3,763Â theatres. Critics gave it a 29% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences loved it with an A- CinemaScore.
Last week’s champ THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE slips to third with $20 million still for Sony Pictures, from 3,932 theatres. Â Thus far it has made $74 million in North America.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR is in fourth with $16.5 million for Disney, from 3,395 theatres. It has made $378 million thus far in its domestic run.
NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING earns $9.4 million in it second week out for Universal Pictures, bringing its run so far to $40 million.
THE NICE GUYS in its second week out makes $6.8Â million for Warner Bros., a cumulative $24 million thus far made.
Rounding-out the Top Ten is ZOOTOPIA earning $866k in its thirteenth week out for Disney!
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