They’ve been waiting on us. We’re proud to present to you the brand-new Trailer for the DOWNTON ABBEY Movie. It’s a new era.

Synopsis:

The television series Downton Abbey followed the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who worked for them at the turn of the 20th century in an Edwardian English country house. Over its 6 seasons, the series garnered 3 Golden Globe Awards, 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, 69 Emmy nominations in total, making Downton Abbey the most nominated non-US television show in the history of the Emmys – even earning a Special BAFTA award and a Guinness World Record for the highest critically rated TV show along the way.

Universal Pictures Canada release DOWNTON ABBEY this September!

(Photo/video credit: Focus Features)

20th Century Fox Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see DARK PHOENIX in Toronto at Scotiabank Theatre, June 5th at 7:00PM.

Synopsis:
In DARK PHOENIX, the X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite — not only to save Jean’s soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponize this force and rule the galaxy.

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20th Century Fox Canada release DARK PHOENIX Friday, June 7, 2019.

(Photo/video credit: 20th Century Fox Canada)

Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2! Screenings take place Wednesday, June 5, 2019 as follows:
TORONTO // Cineplex Yonge-Eglinton @ 7:00PM
VANCOUVER // Cineplex International Village @ 7:00PM
MONTREAL (English) // Scotiabank Theatre Montreal @ 7:00PM
MONTRAEL (French) // Starcite Montreal @ 7:00PM
EDMONTON // Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton @ 7:00PM

Synopsis:
Illumination’s tenth feature, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 comedic blockbuster that had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise.

Packed with Illumination’s signature irreverence and subversive humor, this new chapter explores the emotional lives of our pets, the deep bond between them and the families that love them, and answers the question that has long intrigued every pet owner: What are your pets really doing when you’re not at home?

Terrier Max (Patton Oswalt) is coping with some major life changes. His owner (Ellie Kemper) is now married and has a toddler, Liam. Max is so worried about protecting the boy that he develops a nervous tic. On a family trip to a farm, Max and mutt Duke (Eric Stonestreet) encounter canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a terrifying turkey, all of which only elevates Max’s anxiety. Luckily, Max gets some guidance from veteran farm dog Rooster (Harrison Ford, making his animated-film debut), who pushes Max to ditch his neuroses, find his inner alpha, and give Liam a little more freedom.

Meanwhile, while her owner is away, plucky Pomeranian Gidget (Jenny Slate) tries to rescue Max’s favorite toy from a cat-packed apartment with a little help from her feline friend, Chloe (Lake Bell), who has discovered the joys of catnip.

And crazy-but-cute bunny Snowball (Kevin Hart) gets delusions of grandeur that he’s an actual superhero after his owner Molly starts dressing him in superhero pajamas. But when Daisy (Tiffany Haddish), a fearless Shih Tzu, shows up to ask for Snowball’s help on a dangerous mission, he’ll have to summon the courage to become the hero he’s only been pretending to be.

Can Max, Snowball, Gidget and the rest of the gang find the inner courage to face their biggest fears?

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Universal Pictures Canada release THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 Friday, June 7, 2019.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

It’s Awkwafina like you’ve never seen her. THE FAREWELL won huge raves at Sundance and we can’t wait to see it! The Film now has a Canadian release date!

Synopsis:
In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations and proprieties, she finds there’s a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that keep on binding even when so much goes unspoken. With The Farewell, writer/director Lulu Wang has created a heartfelt celebration of both the way we perform family and the way we live it, masterfully interweaving a gently humorous depiction of the good lie in action with a richly moving story of how family can unite and strengthen us, often in spite of ourselves.

See the Trailer:

VVS Films release THE FAREWELL Friday, July 19, 2019.

(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM terminates the three-week reign of AVENGERS: ENDGAME with a smashing debut this weekend, taking a franchise best of $56.9 million from 3,850 theatres for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films. This entry bests 2017’s Chapter Two which opened with $30.4 million and gets 88% on the Tomatometer, while audiences gave it an A- CinemaScore.

AVENGERS: ENDGAME in its fourth week out falls to second spot with $27.7 million from 4,220 theatres for Disney/Marvel. Its run comes to $769 million domestically.

POKEMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU lands in third with $23 million for Warner Bros., a total $92.1 million made across North America in two weeks.

A DOG’S JOURNEY opens in fourth with $8.7 million from 3,267 theatres for Universal Pictures. It gets 50% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore. This placing is unable to best its 2017 Predecessor A DOG’S PURPOSE which opened with $18.2 million.

THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR places  eighth in its first week out with $2.8 million from 2,073 theatres for Warner Bros. Critics give it 50% on the Tomatometer, Audiences gave it a B- CinemaScore.

UGLYDOLLS rounds out the Top Ten with $1.7 million for STX Entertinament/VVS Films, earning $17 million over three weeks.

After sweeping the nation, we finally get a proper Video for Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus collabo Old Town Road. The breakout hit which has the distinction of being the shortest length #1 hit in Billboard history, gets a fittingly over-the-top treatment… and we admit we love it!

See the Video:

(Photo/video credit: Sony Music Entertainment)

Pop megastars Ed Sheeran x Justin Bieber team-up for the first time ever on their collabo, I DON’T CARE. The anthem of love, which has some resemblance to Bieber’s Sorry, surfaced earlier this morning and should be a huge smash taking us into Summer! Bieber sings about being “crippled with anxiety” at a party, but he’s fine when he’s “with his baby” . Looking at you Hailey!

The Clip is directed by Emil Nava who also oversaw the Videos for One Kiss (Dua Lipa/Calvin Harris), Happier (Ed Sheeran), Rockstar (Post Malone ft. 21 Savage) and several more.

Check out the Official Video:

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music/Atlantic Records)

Success has long been in the making for LIZZO, the Detroit-born and Minneapolis-based Singer/Songwriter/Rapper and Actress. After cutting her teeth in Indie circles, she subsequently was signed to Atlantic Records in 2015, quietly developing herself into Music’s now and next girl. Connecting to audiences with her message of body positivity and self-love, she has been filling theatres on her Cuz I Love You Tour, supporting her major label debut Album of the same name. Toronto was no exception as she sold-out The Danforth Music Hall quickly. A second leg has been added to the Tour, her popularity propelled by a recent appearance at Coachella which drew rave reviews. Due to overwhelming demand once again, she had been upgraded to Budweiser Stage this September only to sell-out yet again!

Lizzo has hit a sweet spot in her career, her single Juice poised to become one of 2019’s biggest breakout hits, hitting #1 on Billboard‘s Bubbling-Under Chart and her Album debuting in the Top Ten. The Album, a mixture of Old and New School R&B, winning universal critical acclaim. She has come a long way since last playing Toronto’s Velvet Underground to a half-filled venue.

Lizzo, who stars in UglyDolls currently, zipped through her catalogue of hits including her first ever Top 50-charting hit Truth Hurts; her Album’s title track; self-love celebrating Soulmate; the empowering Like a Girl which gave her a moment to comment on the abortion ban in Alabama; and closing number Juice which had the audience singing aloud in unison. The audience was moved to tears by her encouraging words and uplifting spirit and even she noted there was something special about the Toronto audience that made the night extra-emotional.

The audience was treated to an energetic opening set from Tayla Parx, an emerging act who has penned smash hits High Hopes (Panic! At the Disco), Love Lies (Normani x Khaled), 7 Rings (Ariana Grande), Thank You, Next (Ariana Grande) and also has contributed to Grammy-winning Best New Artist Dua Lipa‘s eagerly-awaited sophomore Disc.

We proudly present to you another new look at Danny Boyle‘s YESTERDAY!

Synopsis:

In Yesterday, Himesh Patel is Jack Malik, a struggling singer-songwriter whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the support and devotion of his childhood best friend, Ellie (Lily James). When Jack wakes up after a freak accident to discover that The Beatles have never existed … and he finds himself with a very complicated problem, indeed.

See the new Trailer:

Universal Pictures Canada release YESTERDAY Friday, June 28, 2019.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures)

It’s the most fashionable event of the spring in Toronto!  The Greenwood Stakes is back again at Woodbine, the Toronto cousin to Vancouver’s Deighton Cup.

DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2019.
Gates Open: 12:00PM – 5:00PM.
Post Time: 1:00PM.
Location: Woodbine Racetrack – 555 Rexdale Blvd.
Transportation: Guests can drive to the Racetrack, grab our Greenwood Express Bus Tickets, or you can book an Uber, it’s only a 25 minute drive.
Food: À la carte pre-purchased menu items will be available.
Beverage: Cash bar, VISA, Mastercard, and AMEX also accepted.
Dress Code: Derby Attire.
Cost: Tickets starting at $75.

You know we love Woodbine and we’d love to give our Toronto Readers a chance to win a pair of passes (value $150) to attend the Greenwood Stakes! We’ll also be there and would love to introduce you to our namesake racehorse MR. WILL for a Photo Op also!

We had so much fun last year!

To enter to win, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK and also follow @GreenwoodStakes on Twitter. Re-Tweet this Tweet from @mrwillw for an extra chance!

You will be responsible for your own transportation.

Visit http://greenwoodstakes.com for more.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Greenwood Stakes)