While production for the Ford EcoSport began back in 2003, the five-door subcompact SUV only made its way to North America in 2018. We’ve never driven anything quite like this compact ride which is tall in height but tight enough to navigate the toughest parking spots downtown. The 2019 Ford EcoSport SES gives drivers versatility and utility.

Firstly, the vehicle is packed with power and purpose with its 2.0L Ti-VCT I-4 engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology and an intelligent 4WD system. The EcoSport moves effortlessly city and highway.

We actually love the EcoSport’s unconventional style and even more, we enjoy its fixings and trimmings. It comes with tasteful ActiveX™-trimmed seating material with metal gray stitching. Evening drives are fun with its ambient lighting and its power moonroof gives it sophistication and mood. Its Push-Button start, proximity keyless entry simplify our day and drive and should be the law.

The EcoSport comes equipped with two USB charging ports keeping driver and passenger connected. Above this, it is equipped with a 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot, capable of connecting to up to a whopping ten devices! If that weren’t enough to process, it also boasts EIGHT beverage holders and an eight-inch touchscreen to navigate its menu and settings.

Music is important to us and syncing via Bluetooth to our Huawei P30 Pro was easy, allowing us to enjoy our Taylor Swift LOVER album on repeat. Its sound system comes SiriusXM-ready with AM/FM, MP3 Capable with seven Speakers. Hear how great it sounds:

 

View this post on Instagram

 

#CruelSummer 😭⛱🎶 (@taylorswift)

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 26, 2019 at 7:14pm PDT

Rain-sensing wipers are a thing of wonder for us, giving us one less thing to worry about and the EcoSport not only has this, but also rear-window wipers as well. They also move in-reverse which is inspired. Above this, it comes with key safety features like a super-easy to use and understand rear-view camera which makes backing-in and parallel clear and simple, like it should be!

BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert has our best interests at heart as I’m sure most have us had at one point or another had a close call.

A couple small critiques. It literally took us 30 minutes to learn how to open back door/trunk of the EcoSport, until a quick YouTube tutorial showed us the way! Once we were able to open the door, which had windows dimmed for privacy, we were pleased how spacious the EcoSport’s trunk was. More on that below.

Another piece is that its anti-theft alerts are hyper-senstitive. On a few occasions after locking the vehicle with our remote, we were  startled by the car’s alarm going off, even though we did nothing in particular to trigger it.

While the EcoSport’s fuel economy for city driving at 10.2L/100 km is great, much of our driving was on the highway, where it tallies-in at 8L/100 km leaving room for a bit more bang for your buck.

Weekends are made for memories and we loved celebrating our dear friend Angela’s wedding and the 2019 Ford EcoSport SES made this and the completion of various errands possible, including sending-off my parents and aunts who have been visiting the past few weeks for my nephew Kenny‘s wedding!

September is for lovers, indeed. 💜

We were able to fit-in four suits cases in the EcoSport’s spacious trunk, with one carry-on needing to be carried on my dad’s lap. We made it happen and everyone got to the airport and on their way without a hitch!

A pleasurable weekend ride and the EcoSport was up for everything I threw its way!

More on the 2019 Ford EcoSport, which starts is $27,441 CAN, here.

TIFF ’19 selection ABONIMABLE makes it snow this weekend at the Box Office, taking top spot with $20 million from 4,242 theatres across North America for Universal Pictures. The Animated Feature gets 79% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore.

In second is DOWNTON ABBEY with $13.2 million for Focus Features/Universal Pictures, making a two week tally of $52.7 million domestically.

HUSTLERS is still showing gumption in third with $10.3 million for Elevation Pictures/STX Entertainment, almost surpassing the $80-million-mark over three weeks.

IT: CHAPTER 2 settles for fourth with $9.1 million in its fourth week out, taking it to $192 million in its run for Warner Bros.

RAMBO: LAST BLOOD slips to fifth with $8 million for VVS Films/Lionsgate Films, a total $32.5 million in its second week.

Rounding it all out is former champ ANGEL HAS FALLEN with $1.2 million for VVS Films/Lionsgate Films as well.

Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see THE ADDAMS FAMILY! Screenings take place as follows:

TORONTO // Cineplex Cinemas Queensway & VIP
MONTREAL // Cineplex Cinemas Forum
VANCOUVER // Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
CALGARY // Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas
EDMONTON // Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton

Synopsis:
Get ready to snap your fingers!

The first family of Halloween, the Addams Family, is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, the Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbour.

Cast: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg as “IT”, with Bette Midler and Allison Janney.

Also starring Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Tituss Burgess, Jenifer Lewis, Elsie Fisher, Aimee Garcia

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

To enter to win, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK and indicate your City. Re-Tweet this Contest Tweet from @mrwillw for an extra chance!

Rules and regulations here.

Universal Pictures Canada release THE ADDAMS FAMILY Friday, October 11, 2019.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

After a rousing reception at TIFF ’19, a new Trailer surfaces for UNCUT GEMS starring Adam Sandler.

Synopsis:
A Safdie Brothers film starring Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, and Eric Bogosian.

See the Trailer:

In theatres this December.

(Photo/video credit: A24 Films)

Just for Laughs is in high gear and that star sightings continue to build! The premier Comedy Festival runs till September 29, 2019 with Toronto hosting a hotbed of comedic talent. Today we spotted Michael Rapaport out and about and with him were some familiar faces including Logan Lerman and Dean Collins in his entourage. We spotted them heading to Gabby’s on King Street for a bite.

We also spotted Esther Povitsky (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) after her gig at TIFF Bell Lightbox.

See our Snaps. Hover cursor right to navigate:

 

View this post on Instagram

 

#JFL42 is in high gear! Cool spotting #MichaelRapaport, #EstherPovitsky + #DeanCollins out and about! Rapaport was spotted having drinks at Gabby’s on King Street with Collins and #LoganLerman. #HuaweiP30Pro

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 22, 2019 at 5:15am PDT

A new Trailer has arrived for Frozen 2 on the first day of Fall!

S

the new Trailer:

FROZEN 2 is in theatres Friday, November 21, 2019.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studio Canada)

Grammy-nominated Pop Duo TEGAN & SARA got a warm welcome home to Canada today. Indigo Bay & Bloor hosted the pair today for an In-Conversation this afternoon. The Hitmakers talked about their new Memoir, High School, which talks  about by their origins in Calgary, to becoming an internationally-recognized Pop Outfit. Anne T. Donahue moderated the fully-packed chat.

We ran into the Duo having dinner together at Canteena on King Street and they were nice enough to stop for a quick Snap! I’ve been unlucky getting the Selfie in previous years, but today was my lucky day!

See our Snap:

More on HIGH SCHOOL here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Things are looking up for DOWNTON ABBEY as it has a smashing debut for Focus Features/Universal Pictures, taking $31 million from 3,079 theatres. Along with that comes raves at 85% and an A CinemaScore.  This is the first #1 opening for Focus Feautres since The American and an all-time best opening for the company.

In second is Brad Pitt-starrer AD ASTRA with $19.1 million for Disney, from 3,079 theatres. It gets a 82% on the Tomatometer and B- CinemaScore, with an estimated $80+ million production budget.

RAMBO: LAST BLOOD lands in third in its opening with $18.3 million for VVS Films/Lionsgate Films. It gets 31% on the Tomatometer and a B CinemaScore. Franchise best still belongs to 1985’s RAMBO: THE FIRST BLOOD PART II with $21 million, plus factor-in inflation.

HUSTLERS continues to perform strongly in fourth with $17.3 million for STX Entertainment/Elevation Pictures. In over a week it has made $45.5 million domestically.

OVERCOMER rounds things out with $1.7 million for Sony Pictures, just past the $30 million mark in its run.

The delightfully-funny Jonathan Van Ness is among the fantastic lineup of comedians in Toronto for the JUST FOR LAUGHS Comedy Festival. The Grooming Expert and star of Netflix’s revival of QUEER EYE venturing into Stand-Up Comedy delivered a spirited set with additional support from others including Naomi Ekperegin, who was a joy.  While he showed room for potential,  he came sharp with observations about Toronto including U.S. Open victress Bianca Andreescu and even Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s blackface scandal. Regardless, the audience was forgiving and were able to be won by his personality, dancing and gymnastics even. He jokes he fired his agent for booking him the same night as Lizzo in Toronto, the Singer appearing tonight at Budweiser Stage.

We had the pleasure of meeting him afterwards and he was high on getting everyone to watch what he considered an epic moment in history, the U.S. Women’s Gymnastic Team – The Magnificent Seven’s victory in the 1996 Olympics.

See our Snap:

 

View this post on Instagram

 

Yassss Queen! A delight seeing #QueerEye’s #JonathanVanNess, who makes his foray into Stand-Up at #JFL42. Such a joy to be around and so much energy. We bonded over #Lizzo and I even got a hug! 💙 #JustforLaughs is on till 9.29.19.

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 20, 2019 at 4:37am PDT

#JFL42 runs through September 29, 2019. More here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/JFL42)

Blake Lively stars in THE RHYTHM SECTION. See the riveting new Trailer!

Synopsis:
Blake Lively (#BlakeLively) stars as Stephanie Patrick, an ordinary woman on a path of self-destruction after her family is tragically killed in a plane crash. When Stephanie discovers that the crash was not an accident, she enters a dark, complex world to seek revenge on those responsible and find her own redemption. Based on the novel by Mark Burnell, from director Reed Morano (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) and the producers of the James Bond film series, The Rhythm Section (#TheRhythmSection) also stars Jude Law and Sterling K. Brown.

See the Trailer:

Paramount Pictures Canada release THE RHYTHM SECTION Friday, January 31, 2019.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)