There’s just no holding a fish back! FINDING DORY this long weekend continues to dominate the Box Office in North America with $41.7 million in its third week out for Disney. Thus far it has grossed$380 million in its run.

THE LEGEND OF TARZAN certainly isn’t shamed opening in second for Warner Bros. with $38.4 million from 4,068 theatres. Critics gave it 37% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave the Film starring Alexander Skarsgard and Margot Robbie a great A- CinemaScore.

THE PURGE: ELECTION DAY opens in 2,796 theatres for Universal Pictures with with a stellar $31.4 million. This third installment in the series gets a 54% on the Tomatometer from Critics and solid B+ from Fans at CinemaScore.

THE BFG came with big expectations for Disney, but alas opens in fourth with $18.6 million. Critics gave it a lukewarm 71% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences enjoyed the Roald Dahl adaptation, grading it an A- CinemaScore.

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE lands in fifth in its second week out with $16.7 million for 20th Century Fox.

NOW YOU SEE ME 2 rounds-out the Top Ten with $2.8 million for Lionsgate Films/eOne Films. In four weeks it is just shy of the $60 million-mark.

A star-studded Pride month in Toronto has come to an end and although we regret not being able to partake in the fun this weekend, we are thrilled we got to meet one of the brightest stars of the love-filled celebration!  Samira Wiley is best known for her work as Poussey Washington in Netflix‘s ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK and together with Lauren Morelli, Jackie Cruz, Dascha Polanco and Diane Guerrero, they lit-up the City amidst the festivities, while promoting the just-released fourth season of the wildly-popular, award-winning Series.

Wiley, who studied at Juilliard in New York, is currently seeing Series writer Morelli, and we see that they splurged on their love of Poutine while here!

We love Wiley and along with the Series’ many ardent fans, sad to see her leave the Series. When asked what’s next, she says “We’ll see!”.  We bonded over our wooden-framed sunglasses.  She is amazing!

Matching sunnies. Love and miss #SamiraWiley, #OITNB star known best for her work as #PousseyWashington. She was here for #PrideTO! @whododatlikedat 🕶

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 4, 2016 at 12:43pm PDT

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

The 157th running of the Queen’s Plate was held today at Woodbine Racetrack, bringing together some stellar fields of horses leading up to the $1-million marquee moment, North America’s most historic thoroughbred horse race.  Winning in an upset victory this year was SIR DUDLEY DIGGES, owned by racing icons, Ken and Sarah Ramsey. Shipping-in from the U.S. the three-year-old Gio Ponti colt under jockey Julien Leparoux closed late furiously to claim the victory over favoured AMI’S GIZMO.

Won in a time of 2:04.09 for one and a quarter miles, SIR DUDLEY DIGGES won by half a length. Finishing third was ALL ON RED. The winner paid $33.90 to a $2 bet.

Ramsey, who has plans to continue bringing his business north, spoke at a media scrum following the race at Woodbine‘s Press Box, indicating his sights are set on winning the Canadian Triple Crown (Fort Erie‘s Prince of Wales Stakes, followed by Woodbine‘s Breeders’ Stakes). One of his former Queen’s Plate contenders WE MISS ARTIE now is standing in Ontario as a stallion and he has sent some mares up to be bred to him.

In addition, the amazing day of races featured wins by LEXIE LOU (former Horse of the Year and Queen’s Plate victress), DANISH DYNAFORMER (former Queen’s Plate candidate and winner of the Breeders’ Stakes), CONQUEST ENFORCER (originally considered for the Queen’s Plate) and PASSION FOR ACTION (a hard-knocking local sprinter). A filled grandstand and the thunderous roar of the crowd very much is telling that Horse Racing is still alive here in Canada!

Check out some of our highlights of the day including some of the headlining names at the first-ever Queen’s Plate concert including Hedley, The Strumbellas and Matthew Good.  We love the colourful fashion, the brilliant fascinators, the amazing food trucks, cocktails and festivity.  The Queen’s Plate outdid itself once again and it forever is our highlight of the Summer.

My #QP16 look

#QP16-ready with Billy, Princess (@apicbymrwill) + Mom. Separates: #RalphLauren. Tie: #TommyHilfiger. PorkPie and Sunglasses: #UrbanOutfitters. #QueensPlate #MensStyle

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 8:46am PDT

Showtime!

And it’s showtime! #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 9:31am PDT

The Paddock Party

Don’t forget to check out the Paddock Party! An Oasis! Today’s official hashtag is #QP16.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 9:31am PDT

Food Trucks!

Food trucks! Food trucks! #QP16

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 9:45am PDT

Buster’s Sea Cove’s Key Lime Pie In a Jar

Found my fave! Key Lime Pie.. in a jar from #BustersSeaCove! #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 9:49am PDT

#RethinkattheRaces

The official cocktail of #RethinkattheRaces, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Lemonade + Soda. #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 10:04am PDT

#FashionattheRaces with Bri Mott

Don’t forget to see @fashionattheraces at #QP16! Best-dressed contest coming right up!

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 10:18am PDT

With Ray Paulick (The Paulick Report) and Yvonne Schwabe

With Ray Paulick (Paulick Report) + Owner/Breeder @Yschwabe. #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 10:38am PDT

Passion for Action wins the Highlander!

Go Team DePaulo, Benjamin Hutzel and Passion for Action who scored huge in the Highlander! #QP16

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 11:02am PDT

Ryan Campbell, groom of Passion for Action

The taste of victory! Loved seeing #PassionforAction’s groom Ryan Campbell tasting that sweet success! #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 11:51am PDT

With Racing Ambassador Dan Tordjman and his father Max

With @danonymousracing and his dad Max! #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 11:55am PDT

Conquest Enforcer wins the Charlie Barley

When you are just a cut above the rest. #ConquestEnforcer smashed it again in the Charlie Barley! #QP16

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 12:10pm PDT

Team Casse

Love Team #MarkCasse! A real exciting racing empire. Powerful score with #ConquestEnforcer earlier in the Charlie Barley. #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 12:20pm PDT

Fashionistas

Loving some of the fashion we’re seeing at #QP16. @geekigirl’s fascinator. 👏

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 11:58am PDT

Cute cute cute. #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 11:57am PDT

More #QP16 Cuties. Hi @nataliedeane!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 12:12pm PDT

These girls are all sorts of YES! #QP16 Style done right.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 12:18pm PDT

Woodbine’s Dawn Lupul

My hun @WoodbineDawn channeling rock goddess. #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 12:22pm PDT

Jackie Redmond of The Score

Hands down one of the best-dressed today! Gorgeous sports personality #JackieRedmond. #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 12:32pm PDT

Katie Lamb, Toronto Star (Trainer Mark Cassse picked her Fascinator!)

Katie Lamb (@katielamb) with a photobomb by the brilliant Lady Shipman. #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 12:23pm PDT

Alx Feliz performing the Anthem

#AlxFeliz performing the anthem. #QP16

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 1:02pm PDT

The Hamilton Tigercats walk the Pink Carpet

So the #HamiltonTigercats showed up! #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 1:16pm PDT

The Social’s Melissa Grelo and The Strumbellas

#TheSocialCTV’s @MelissaGrelo with #TheStrumbellas! #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 1:24pm PDT

With #TheStrumbellas. #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 1:26pm PDT

Rethink Breast Cancer Ambassador Sarah Regan walks the Pink Carpet

#TheSocialCTV’s #CynthiaLoyst with Sarah Regan, Ambassador for #RethinkBreastCancer. #RethinkattheRaces #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 1:38pm PDT

Hedley walk the Pink Carpet

#Hedley have arrived! Our #QP16 Headliner!!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 1:49pm PDT

With #JacobHoggard of #Hedley. The triple concert starts in an hour! #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 2:33pm PDT

Lexie Lou wins the Dance Smartly

Literally crying before thousands of people. The Queen reigns in the Dance Smartly. #QP16

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 2:11pm PDT

Sir Dudley Digges wins the 2016 Queen’s Plate

#SirDudleyDigges wins the #QP16!

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 3:08pm PDT

Winning jockey Julien Leparoux cools down in Press Box

Julien Leparoux cools down after his winning ride. #QP16

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 3:17pm PDT

With winning owner of Sir Dudley Digges, Ken Ramsey and Trainer Mike Maker

With racing icon #KenRamsey and trainer #MichaelMaker who are in #QP16 with Sir Dudley Digges.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 11:56am PDT

Matthew Good

Total festival vibe. #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 5:28pm PDT

Hedley

#Hedley hit the stage! @woodbineracing #QP16

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 6:20pm PDT

That’s a wrap!

And that’s a wrap! Time for a breather. #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jul 3, 2016 at 3:17pm PDT

Missed the Queen’s Plate? There’s still a long season ahead filled with amazing racing!  We’ll see you at Woodbine!

We’d like to thank our official partners Ford Canada for making the Ford Fiesta our official car Canada Day/Queen’s Plate weekend and Hotel Novotel Mississauga Centre for being our official Queen’s Plate hotel!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Home is where the heart is for Torontonians who came out to support those affected by the fire crisis in Fort McMurray.

The #BACKFORTMAC Charity Concert was held at Roy Thomson Hall on Monday, June 27, 2016. 90% of funds from the one night only show went towards reconstruction through the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fire Appeal.

Gracing the stage were the likes of: Arlene Dickinson, Steve Anthony, Colin Mochrie, Darryl Sittler, Ronnie Hawkins, Jim Cuddy, Measha Brueggergosman, Alan Frew, Sophie Millman, Liona Boyd, The Lovelocks, The Devin Cuddy Band, Norm Kelly, Toronto Argonauts cheerleaders and members of the 2016 Toronto Firefighters Calendar.

Get connected and learn more about the cause at www.BackFortMac.com.

(Photo credit: Touchwood PR)

There’s just TWO days to go till the Queen’s Plate! Have you got your tickets yet? The 157th edition of North America’s most historic race takes place on Sunday, July 3, 2015 at Woodbine Racetrack. Canada’s top three-year-old horses compete for both glory and a shot at that $1-million purse money!

As announced prior, there will be three headlining acts following the race card including Hedley, Matthew Good and The Strumbellas! Alx Feliz will also be performing the National Anthem. The day will see no shortage of fashion, glamour and fun at the Hats & Horseshoes Party hosted by the hosts of CTV‘s The Social including Lainey Lui, Melissa Grelo, Traci Melchor and Cynthia Loyst! There will be plenty of amazing cocktails including the return of the signature cocktail of the Queen’s Plate, The Blue Diamond and amazing food trucks! With its summer festival vibe, the Queen’s Plate truly has it all.

Post positions were drawn and the field is looking highly competitive with 12 males and one female set to go to post on the big day. Let’s take a quick look at the contenders, organized by Post Position:

The field for the 157th running of the Queen’s Plate is set! #QP16

A photo posted by Woodbine Racetrack (@woodbineracing) on Jun 29, 2016 at 7:34am PDT

What makes this year unique is that many of the contenders have taken an unconventional path to the Queen’s Plate.  ALL ON RED, ESPOSITO, SIR DUDLEY DIGGES and SCHOLAR ATHLETE  all come with strong credentials, preparing in the U.S.  The latter two have specialized on the turf, while the big race itself will be run on a synthetic dirt surface, newly installed at Woodbine this year called Tapeta.

Local faves are headed by AMIS GIZMO whom after an uncharacteristically poor race in the Wando Stakes earlier this year, bounced back to score authoritatively in the definitive prep race for the Queens Plate, the Plate Trial about three weeks ago.

SHAKHIMAT focused on turf racing with success in the U.S. earlier this year after being named champion two-year-old male of 2015 in Canada. He was second in the Plate Trial and his rider Emma-Jayne Wilson, the first ever Canadian female jockey to win the Queen’s Plate, will seek her second.

GAMBLE’S GHOST is from the same connections as AMIS GIZMO and suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the $500k Woodbine Oaks, the definitive race for three-year-old fillies in Canada. She will appreciate the added distance of the Queen’s Plate. Jockey Luis Contreras faced the tough decision of whom to ride, having been on board both. Patrick Husbands who won the 2014 edition of the Queen’s Plate on the filly Lexie Lou (she races in the Dance Smartly Stakes on Plate Day), picks-up the ride.

Big, eye-catching LEAVEM IN MALIBU is owned in part by Hollywood film producer Gary Barber and Conrad Farms, and trained by leading Mark Casse. His long strides and disposition suggest he will handle the Queen’s Plate distance well.

MIKE, an expensive purchase, comes highly-regarded and is rounding into form with each start.

The final entries will be known this time next week. Who is your Queen’s Plate pick?

There’s only a little bit of time left to buy your Queen’s Plate tickets. Do so here.

We expect to see you there in your best summer attire!

More details including directions, can be found here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

The Orchard + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see Sundance selection HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE.

Screening takes place in Vancouver Monday, July 4, 2016 at the International Village.

Synopsis:
Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison), a defiant young city kid, is sent by child welfare services to live in the country with foster aunt Bella and cantankerous foster uncle Hec (Sam Neill). When Bella suddenly passes away and child services decide to take Ricky back to a care home, Ricky runs away into the bush with uncle Hec in pursuit. Child services arrive to find the house empty, and come to the conclusion a bereaved and mentally unstable Hec has abducted Ricky. A national manhunt ensues, and the two have to get over their differences to survive.

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK and indicate for us your city!

G’luck.

HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE  is in theatres in Vancouver Friday, July 8th, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: The Orchard)

It’s sleek. It’s sexy. It glides smooth like silk. The 2016 Acura ILX certainly is a highlight among the many cars I’ve test-driven in recent years. It is one of those rare instances where performance meets style meets value and to be honest, I could see myself driving a beauty like this in the long-term.

With its 2.4-litre, 16-valve, Direct Injection DOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine, the ILX operates at 201 hp @ 6800 rpm and torque at 180 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.  In terms of fuel efficiency, it uses 9.4/6.8/8.2 litres/100 km. Three days of city and highway driving used approximately $25.00 CAN.

Although it sits lower than what we’re used to, it didn’t take long to get acclimated and its seats are highly adjustable, although keeping the speedometer behind the steering wheel in line of sight while requires a fine balance between sitting in comfort and safety.

Let’s talk the fun stuff. I love the tinted moonroof which brightens, while glare-conscious. The touch screen entertainment system was superb with an option for Sirius XM. What I love is that there is a rewind option if you need to listen to something again. The ILX comes with six speakers. Connecting to Bluetooth and audio content on my Android still remains a bit of a challenge. Stay connected and charged also with a USB port under the arm rest.

Adventures through The 6ix with the #AcuraILX! (@acuracanada)

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 24, 2016 at 8:52pm PDT

One of my favourite features of the #AcuraILX. (@AcuraCanada)

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 27, 2016 at 8:07am PDT

Air conditioning operates powerfully with passenger vents in the roomy back and front.

The 2016 Acura ILX starts at just $31,800. More here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

FINDING DORY finds itself on-top again a second week, with a whopping $74.5 million from 4,305 theatres in its second weekend, undoubtedly accounted for by families who couldn’t get in to see it last week. It already has made $278 million in two weeks only for Disney!

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURRECTION certainly isn’t shamed, debuting in second with a stellar $45 million for 20th Century Fox in 4,068 theatres across North America. Critics gave it 34% on the Tomatometer, Audiences gave it a B CinemaScore.

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE slips to third this weekend with $18.2 million for Warner Bros., a two week tally of $69.1 million.

THE SHALLOWS debuts in fourth for Sony Pictures with $17 million from 2,962 theatres. Critics gave it a solid 75% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it a B+ CinemaScore.

FREE STATE OF JONES opens in fifth for Elevation Pictures/STX Entertainment with $7.7 million. It earns a 41% on the Tomatometer and an A- CinemaScore.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES rounds-out to Top Ten with $2.2 million this weekend, now in its fourth week out for Paramount Pictures, earning $76.9 million in its run.

Universal Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see JASON BOURNE, the eagerly-awaited latest installment in the internationally-acclaimed Bourne franchise! Screenings take place Wednesday, July 27, 2016.

Locations
Toronto 7:00 PM Scotiabank
Montreal 7:00 PM Montreal Forum
Edmonton 7:00 PM Scotiabank West Edm Mall
Vancouver 7:00 PM Cineplex International Village
Calgary 7:00 PM Landmark Shawnessy
Ottawa 7:00 PM Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa
Winnipeg 7:00 PM Silvercity St. Vital

Synopsis:
Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in Jason Bourne. Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, once again joins Damon for the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bourne franchise, which finds the CIA’s most lethal former operative drawn out of the shadows.

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

Damon + Mr. Will

Finally. After six years of trying, it happened. #MattDamon + me. #TIFF15 #TheMartian #TIFF40 #TorontoFilmFestival #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 11, 2015 at 12:49pm PDT

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK. Indicate your City and tell us one time in your life, like Bourne, where you made a comeback!

Universal Pictures Canada release JASON BOURNE on Friday, July 29, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures Canada)

Celebrating #PrideTO with a special screening of #MeanGirls with #DanielFranzese (Damian), #KyPham (Trang Pak) and #OlympiaLukis (Jessica Lopez)! #YouCanSitWithUs

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 22, 2016 at 8:19pm PDT

Love #DanielFranzese!!! So thrilled we have him here for #PrideTO!! #MeanGirls (@whatsupdanny)

A video posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 22, 2016 at 8:22pm PDT