Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in Biopic RESPECT! See this brand new Teaser Trailer for this exciting Holiday release.

Synopsis:

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.

Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan and Mary J. Blige.

See the Trailer:

RESPECT is in theatres December 2020.

(Photo/video credit: MGM Studios)

Check-out this Teaser Video for BLACK IS KING, a Visual Album written, directed and produced by Beyoncé, to be released on the one-year anniversary of the release of Disney’s THE LION KING. The Album reimagines lessons from THE LION KING for today’s children and is based on Music from The Lion King: The Gift, and starring the album’s featured artists and some special guest appearances. “Black Is King” is a celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience.

View the Teaser at beyonce.com.

Black is King will premiere globally on Disney+ on July 31, 2020.

Chocolate Fudge Macarons. I was hesitant to try Macarons again since they gave me so much anxiety, but my dear friend Angela enjoyed the last batch I made so much, I couldn’t let her down! She literally said those were the best Macarons she’d ever had. She even went out of her way at nine months pregnant to buy me more Almond Flour so I could make more. Say what you will about the look of these which I know need a bit of work still in terms of piping, but they were phenomenal. That fudgy Butter Cream center is to die for.

Macarons:
1 cup Almond Flour, sifted three times
1 1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted three times
3 egg whites, room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp sea salt
3 tbsps cocoa powder

Chocolate/Rainbow Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions:

1. In large bowl, combine 1/2 tsp salt, almond flour, cocoa powder and icing sugar. Ensure these are all sifted three times.

2. In separate bowl, beat egg whites and 1/2 tsp salt with handmixer till stiff peaks form. You should be able to flip bowl over and nothing moves. Gradually add granulated sugar.

3. Add flour mixture into egg white mixture bit by bit and combine gently with spatula. When ready, you should be able to lift spatula and draw a “figure 8” with batter. 

5. Scoop into piping bag with a circular tip and pipe each corner of baking sheet. Place parchment paper over it, using paste on corners to secure it.

6. Pipe Macaron batter evenly in circles over parchment paper. When done, take baking sheet and tap it on counter 3-5 times gently to rid of air bubbles and even out batter. Distribute sprinkles on-top.

7. Let sit for one hour.

8. Preheat oven at 300°F. Bake for 17-21 minutes depending how large your Macarons are. You’ll know they’re done when they don’t stick to the wax paper.

9. Allow to cool about 20 minutes out of oven and gently use spatula to remove from parchment paper and transfer to a tray. If they stick to paper, peel them off gently, taking a sparing amount of warm water and rub against back of cookie till paper peels off. Be gentle and do not over-wet.

10. Cool in fridge quickly for 20 minutes while you prepare Butter Cream.

11. Whip butter in large bowl till creamy. Add icing sugar, cocoa, vanilla and cream till you get a thick icing.

12. Scoop into piping bag and pipe onto “foot” of Macarons leaving a bit of space around the edge. Place another Macaron on-top and gently press into a sandwich.

13. Place in air-tight container overnight, room temperature before serving.

Gallery:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Check out this brand-new Teaser for SOUL starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey, coming this November! The Film is directed by Pete Docter, who directed Inside Out!

Synopsis:
What is it that makes you…YOU? This November, Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film “Soul” introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (voice of Tina Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.

See the Teaser:

Walt Disney Studios Canada release SOUL Friday, November 22, 2020.

(Photo/video credit: Disney•Pixar)

From their upcoming debut full-length LP, BLACKPINK continue to wow the world with these bangers! You must check-out the gorgeous new Video for their brand-new single HOW YOU LIKE THAT! BLACKPINK are comprised of Jennie, JiSoo, Rosé and Lisa. The South Korean girl group continue to pull-in alarming numbers and fandom around the world. They debuted in 2016 and today are the world’s most-followed girl group. They’ve collaborated with the likes of Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga, more recently on the Track Sour Candy.

In celebration of Canada Day, Apple TV also is joining-in on the celebrations with a special MADE | NOUS Collection.

The Collection offers visibility to more Canadian titles like never before, including:

— Explore movies and shows from Indigenous creators like Tantoo Cardinal and Jeff Barnaby
— Celebrate new releases and classics from Quebec like Rebelle and Bon Cop, Bad Cop
— Enjoy iconic, groundbreaking work from homegrown filmmakers like American Psycho and Dallas Buyers Club
— Snuggle up to watch landmark Hollywood movies show in the Great White North like The Shape of Water and Brokeback Mountain

For more, visit https://apple.co/Made-Nous.

(Photo credit: Made | Nous)

After a long journey here, we’re thrilled to announce Mr Will will make his debut at the races very soon! The race goes off Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Woodbine Racetrack, Race 8 at 7:15 PM ET. If you have the HPI Channel, please remember to tune in and put in a wager on the HPI app! The race also will be on TSN Racing Night Live before a national audience! If you’re in the US, watch and wager with TVG!

After multiple setbacks which prevented him from making his start last season, our boy has been training very well and Owner/Trainer Michelle Love was very impressed with his final tune-up which saw him out-work his workmates, feeling great after. While the race is late in the day, we think they’ll be great together! We’re not expecting perfection, but this start should give him the foundation to build on as he looks to have speed and talent.

Aboard Mr Will for this start is David Moran, who is riding amazingly-well thus far this season including a stakes win on wondermare Jean Elizabeth who notched her eighth straight stakes win last weekend, at Woodbine.

Also, a huge congrats to Michelle and Team who notched their first score this season today at Woodbine with Ezme’sgirl! Nikki Alderson who has been instrumental getting Mr Will in-shape in the mornings also got her first win ever at Woodbine!

We see also A Pic by Mrwill‘s former Trainer and Owner John Ross also is in the race with Double the Heart. Good luck to him and all entrants!

We’re gutted COVID-19 restrictions won’t allow us to be there but we will be cheering from home! We hope you’ll join us! We appreciate your support!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment x Mr. Will want to give our Readers in the U.S. and Canada a chance to win a copy of TROLLS WORLD TOUR on Blu-ray™!

SYNOPSIS:

Queen Poppy (Anna Kendrick), Branch (Justin Timberlake), and the rest of your favorite Trolls are back for another musical adventure that’s bigger—and louder—than ever before! In TROLLS WORLD TOUR, Poppy and Branch discover that their kingdom is only one of six musical realms—Funk, Country, Techno, Classical, Pop, and Rock—that were once united in perfect harmony. When the power-hungry ruler of the RockerTrolls threatens to silence all other music so her tribe can reign supreme, Poppy and Branch must embark on an epic quest to unite the realms of Trollskind, before the songs in their hearts are lost forever!

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL:
• DANCE PARTY MODE – As Queen Poppy makes her way across the lands, this on-screen experience encourages the viewer to sing and dance along as they customize their own musical journey. With sing-along and dance elements, interactive pop ups and more, it’s sure to be a world of fun!
• TINY DIAMOND GOES BACK TO SCHOOL – In this exclusive original short film, journey back to school with Tiny Diamond as he tries to figure out how to be the cool kid and ‘fit in’.
• TROLLS DANCE ACADEMY – Compilation of How-To-Dance pieces from Dance Party Mode
o Pop
o Waltz
o Country
o Funk
o KPop
o Reggaeton
• TROLLS WORLD TOURIST MAP – Cloud Guy provides a quick “tourist guide’s” view of the six realms that make up Trolls Kingdom.
o Trolls Village
o Symphonyville
o Lonesome Flats
o Vibe City
o Volcano Rock City
o Techno Reef
• DELETED SCENES WITH INTROS BY DIRECTOR WALT DOHRN, PRODUCER GINA SHAY AND CO-DIRECTOR DAVID P. SMITH*
o Cooper’s Destiny
o Let’s Go Save the World
o Bicycle Built for Two
o Breaktime
o Meet the Bounty Hunters
o Making New Friends
o Cloud 9
• TROLLS PERFECT HARMONY – Hear from the star-studded cast of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Anderson .Paak, George Clinton, Kunal Nayyar, James Corden and the filmmakers about the history of music featured in the film. From classical to country to rock, pop and techno, the cast and filmmakers reveal their favorite types of music.
• TROLLS WORLD TOUR BACKSTAGE* – A behind-the-scenes making of featurette showcases Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Rachel Bloom, Ron Funches, George Clinton, Mary J. Blige, Sam Rockwell and Kenan Thompson as some of the talent behind the Trolls and the process of bringing the them to life.
o Opening Act
o Headliners
o Encore!
• FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR WALT DOHRN, PRODUCER GINA SHAY AND CO-DIRECTOR DAVID P. SMITH

• Exclusive to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ & Digital

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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment release TROLLS WORLD TOUR Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment)

Jumbo Shrimp Pasta in Pesto. Few things are as decadent as Seafood on Pasta. And it can be prepared so quickly! If you can find jumbo Argentinian Shrimp at your Grocer, it’s definitely worth it for this. I stock-up on my Trader Joe’s every time I visit the U.S., but you can use whatever basil-based Pesto you like in this.

Ingredients:
454g Spaghetti
190g jar Trader Joe’s Genovese Pesto (or your favourite)
15 jumbo Argentinian Shrimp, shelled and de-veined
1 cup Arugula/Spinach mix
4 tbsps unsalted butter
12 Grape Tomatoes
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 red chillies, seeded and minced
1 tbsp basil, chopped
Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Parsley, minced for garnish
Parmesan Cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta till al dente, set aside.
2. In large skillet, heat butter on medium-high heat. Sautée garlic, tomatoes and chillies.
3. Sautée shrimp, adding salt, pepper and basil, till just cooked – do not overcook. Set shrimp aside.
4. Add Pesto to skillet and stir evenly.
5. Toss-in spaghetti and season once again with sea salt and pepper. Coat in pesto and butter mixture.
6. Reduce heat to low and add arugula/spinach mixture, mixing gently till just wilted.
7. Use large serving fork and twirl spaghetti till you get desired serving size and guide with a large spoon onto plate. Top with shrimp, parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve.

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(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Paramount Home Entertainment x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win a copy of CLUELESS 25th ANNIVERSARY on Blu-ray™/Digital Combo Pack!

Synopsis:

Revisit the halcyon days of high school in the ‘90s; a time filled with camaraderie, chaste dances and fervent study… AS IF. Writer/director Amy Heckerling’s whip-smart comedy CLUELESS celebrates its 25th anniversary on Blu-ray. 25 years after it was originally released on July 19, 1995, CLUELESS remains a smart, charming and hilarious classic that truly captures what it was like to be a teen in the 1990s. Alicia Silverstone shines as the 15-year-old Beverly Hills High School student who thrives on shopping, enjoys the perfect social life, and plays matchmaker to all her friends. The film features an outstanding ensemble cast including Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, Donald Faison, Stacey Dash, Jeremy Sisto, Breckin Meyer, and Wallace Shawn. The Blu-ray™ includes over an hour of previously released special features including a “Clue or False” trivia game, a fashion featurette, a look at the class of ’95, a “Suck ‘n Blow” tutorial, original theatrical trailers and more.

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Paramount Home Entertainment release CLUELESS 25th ANNIVERSARY on Blu-ray™/Digital Combo Pack Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

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