“You saw things you should’ve have seen”.

We absolutely love Emily Blunt and after seeing this Trailer, we’re thinking this could well be the Film that gets her an Oscar. French Canadian Master-Helmer Denis Villeneuve‘s latest SICARIO (which means “Hitman” in Mexico) looks every bit the Oscar Contender and here’s your gritty first look.

Synopsis:
FBI Agent Kate Macy (Emily Blunt) gets a first-hand view into the world of international drug trafficking between the U.S. and Mexican border when two members of a government task force (Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin) draw her into their plan to bring down a Mexican drug lord.

See the Trailer:

Absolutely no doubt about it, we’re willing to bet it all that this will be at TIFF ’15!

eOne Films release SICARIO on Friday, September 25, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

Pacific Northwest Pictures, TVA Films and Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers in Cabada a chance to win AFTER THE BALL on DVD.

Synopsis:
A modern day fairy tale set in the world of contemporary fashion, After the Ball tells a Cinderella story about Kate (Portia Doubleday), whose dream is to design for couturier houses. Although she is a bright new talent, Kate can’t get a job. No one trusts the daughter of Lee Kassell (Chris Noth), a retail guru who markets clothes “inspired” by the very designers Kate wants to work for. Who wants a spy among the sequins and stilettos?

Reluctantly, Kate joins the family business where she must navigate around her duplicitous stepmother (Lauren Holly) and two wicked stepsisters. But with the help of a prince of a guy in the shoe department (Marc-André Grondin), her godmother’s vintage clothes and a shocking switch of identities, Kate exposes the evil trio, saves her father’s company — and proves that everyone can wear a fabulous dress.

See the Trailer:

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G’luck, Willionaires.

Pacific Northwest Pictures and TVA Films release AFTER THE BALL on DVD Tuesday, June 23, 2015 across, now available also on-demand.

(Photo/video credit: Pacific Northwest Pictures/TVA Films)

We saw and were floored by Taylor Swift‘s BAD BLOOD Video, but Madonna never has been one to be outshone.  She’s back and wants you to know, BITCH, SHE’S MADONNA! After a Premiere on Tidal, the Video is available now to all.

Beyoncé! Miley Cyrus! Katy Perry! Rita Ora! Nicki Minaj!  Madonna pulls-out all the stops and the Big Girls to do battle on her new Music Video for BITCH I’M MADONNA (ft. Nicki Minaj)...  and we LOVE IT. Sure it’s no match for Bad Blood, but it’s still Madge.

See the Video:

But where’s Gaga?

Artwork:

BITCH I’M MADONNA is taken off of Madonna‘s latest Disc, Rebel Heart.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)

Let’s face it, being a zombie in a human world is tough, that’s why the new series iZombie  from the “brains” behind Veronica Mars, truly hits home with me. Many of us at some point in our lives have felt a bit like an outsider and the show touches upon that sentiment through the eyes of engaged medical resident Liv (Rose McIver) whom after attending a party one fateful night, turns into a zombie. Her entire world is turned upside down as she’s forced to cope with her new fate.

Catch a sneak peek here:

We’re thrilled to partner with shomi to let you in on one of our favourite new TV series.  Rogers and Shaw customers can now stream iZombie on shomi through their cable boxes, computers, tablets, smartphones and streaming devices, but in the summer shomi is coming to all Canadians.

Over the next three weeks, through our social media channels, we’re gonna get ZOMBIFIED with tips for zombies on how to thrive in this world, in celebration of iZombie!  Things just might get a little quirky around here, but we have a feeling you haven’t been following us this long because we were “normal” anyhow!

See a lil’ clip of me talking about it!

In case you aren’t already following, you may do so:

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MR. WILL ON TWITTER

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I wanna see lots of “likes”!

iZOMBIE streams now on shomi. To learn more about shomi, click  here.

(Photo/video credit: shomi/Mr. Will Wong)

The sixth annual edition of SUMMER OF SONY is currently taking place in Cancun, Mexico, where Media get exciting first dibs on announcements and upcoming Films on Sony Pictures‘ exciting slate!

So far, Photo Calls have taken place for Hotel Transylvania 2, Goosebumps, XMAS and The 5th Wave. You too can have front-row access to these Junkets here too. Watch them below!

Hotel Transylvannia 2:

Goosebumps:

XMAS:

Ricki & The Flash:

The 5th Wave:

Pixels

Set for a worldwide release on March 31, 2017, GET SMURFY officially has been scheduled-in and it was announced Demi Lovato, Mandy Patinkin and Rainn Wilson will be lending their voices to the latest installment of the $800-million-grossing Franchise!

(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures)

The Micro-Budget Production Program from Telefilm Canada serves to assist promising emerging Filmmakers an opportunity at funding their first Feature Films, not to exceed a budget of $250k.  Now in its third year, 15 Finalists across Canada were selected based on recommendations from 40 educational institutions and film cooperatives. Thus far, 37 full-length Films – many which have won awards on the Festival circuits nationally – have been funded through the Program which it was announced, is to be funded by the Talent Fund.  The Fund over the years collected over $15 million from companies, individuals and  foundations. Technicolor also generously is offering free digital distribution encoding services to cater to an ever-changing demand for viewing films digitally and online.

This morning, Finalists were unveiled at TIFF Bell Lightbox Bell Blue Room and headlining the names was a familiar face in Amy Jo Johnson for her Film, The Space Between. Johnson, known to many for her role as Pink Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, will direct and write.

New faces like upcoming Director Aidan Shipley, were present too as he works on his debut Feature, Cardinal.  While he might be busy starring in Toronto-filmed Blockbuster Suicide Squad, Adam Beach through his Institute, is responsible for partnering with Filmmaker Benjamin Ross Hayden in The Edict, which will be a part of the Micro-Budget Production Program‘s Aboriginal Component. A new Official-Language Minority Communities Component also has been added this year.

For more, visit http://www.telefilm.ca.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

The rain certainly came and never did cease, but this would not deter Racing Fans old and new from coming-out to celebrate Budweiser Woodbine Oaks Day!  The atmosphere was alive with free Corona hats to be snagged, Sundaes to be served, an awesome Budweiser Prize Pack (including a mini fridge!) up for grabs, free first bets, Bud Girls and more in attendance. Earlier on the card, Edmonton-based jockey Quincy Welch was honoured with the Avelino Gomez Award, given to jockeys who have made significant contributions to the Sport. Today also marked the first day new Announcer Robert Geller took the reins from recently-retired Dan Loiselle and a credible job he did with his distinct Tenor and Australian flare.

The $500k Budweiser Woodbine Oaks is known definitively as the top race for three-year-old fillies born in Canada, dating all the way back to 1956. Some fillies like Superstars Dance Smartly and Lexie Lou who were victorious in the race, even went-on to win the Country’s most prestigious affair, the Queen’s Plate – up next on the first Sunday of July.

Few saw it coming, but 60-to-1 Longshot ACADEMIC thrust herself straight to the lead and never looked back, paying her supporters dividends with a payout of $135.30 to a $2 bet.  Not only did she win with authority under jockey Justin Stein, for Bear Stables and Trainer Reade Baker, but she smashed the existing Track Record for 1 1/8 miles in a time of 1:48.86. Race Favourite LONDON TOWER ran a game second, besting SEASON TICKET who placed third.

ACADEMIC:

Academic had our jaws dropping in the #WoodbineOaks today! Flying over that finish line! #Horse #Racetrack #Thoroughbred #Woodbine #HorseRacing #GetintheGame

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jun 14, 2015 at 3:56pm PDT

On the Undercard also was the Plate Trial, the official prep race for the $1-million Queen’s Plate, known as North America’s most historic race, now in its 156th year.  DANISH DYNAFORMER would peak right in-time for the $150k race, winning decisively and holding-off a late charge from the much-buzzed CONQUEST CURLINATE, who ran a couple bang-up races in the U.S. this winter. Finishing third was the latter’s stablemate, CONQUEST BOOGALOO who also is improving with experience.  Owned by Charles Fipke and trained by Hall of Famer, Roger Attfield, the Winner was ridden by multi-champion Luis Contreras, paying $9.90 to a $2 bet.

DANISH DYNAFORMER:

#DanishDynaformer stamps himself our #QueensPlate (7/5) favourite with a decisive win in the Plate Trial today! #QP15 #Woodbine #Racetrack #HorseRacing #Thoroughbred #Horse #GetintheGame A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jun 14, 2015 at 4:07pm PDT

Like last year, the Girls ran considerably faster than the Boys, with DANISH DYNAFORMER completing 1 1/8 miles in 1:49.81, translating to about five horse lengths slower than ACADEMIC.   Trainer Baker has expressed his intent to have ACADEMIC ready to face-off her male opponents in the Queen’s Plate despite not being nominated initially. As a result, a supplementary fee will be paid to have her eligible.

Although there was much cause for celebration, the Plate Trial was marred by the fatal injury of Race Favourite DANZIG MOON, who was making his first start ever at Woodbine after a successful winter, which saw him place a solid fifth in the prestigious Kentucky Derby to subsequent Triple Crown Hero, AMERICAN PHAROAH.  Mishaps as this are rare in the Sport and many Fans are grieving the loss of what could well have been this year’s Queen’s Plate Champion.

I too am one of several Fans devastated by his loss, although grateful I had a chance to see him in-person once:

In loving memory of #DanzigMoon, whom we lost tragically today. This is for the Grooms and Trainers who work closely with these animals to ensure they are at their best. You will be sadly missed buddy, and all of us racing fans at Woodbine are proud of what you accomplished for us in your brief and celebrated time here. And we are honoured we got to see you once.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jun 14, 2015 at 4:53pm PDT

The Queen’s Plate is just around the corner and we look forward to seeing you there as we soon will crown a new Victor/Victress.

More details here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

What a pleasure it was getting at last to party at Cabana Pool Bar – the only Club in Toronto that authentically takes you away on a luxurious beachside escape. #DAYLIFE, they call it.  Why be of the mindset that fun only begins after dark? Beach balls were flying, balloons afloat, the sunshine cooperative and beautiful people (skewing 20ish) of all physiques and dispositions rocked their best swimwear.  Everyone was welcome and everyone wanted to have a good time.  And did I mention bottles of Veuve Cliquot were poppin’ non-stop?

To ring-in the occasion Grammy-winning DJ/Producer Tiesto flaunted a Canadian flag loud and proud arriving right on-time for his 5 PM set, which had hands in the air and bodies moving.

Cabana Pool Bar however isn’t only a place to drink, dance and get a tan.  The food is unbelievable. Oliver & Bonacini  delivered the temptation.  We saw gigantic Fish Taco, Burger Slider, Spring Roll, Potsticker, French Fry, Sushi and Deep Fried Mac ‘n’ Cheese platters floating our way throughout the afternoon and it was glorious!  Although our faves were the former two!

And guess what? Millionaire Playboy Dan Bilzerian, joining the likes of deadmau5 and Justin Bieber to have partied at the Venue, will be hosting a Party next weekend!

Cabana is bringing that starpower!

Learn more here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Just wow!  JURASSIC WORLD blew away the competition this weekend with a stunning $200-million opening for Universal Pictures.  Opening in 3,274 theatres, the Blockbuster bests its three Predecessors in the beloved Franchise in terms of opening.  By comparison Jurassic Park 3 managed to make $181 million in its lifetime at the Box Office in 2001.  This latest Installment eclipsed that Film already in its opening weekend. Audiences gave it a firm A at CinemaScore, although Critics were a bit shakier on it with a 70% on the Tomatometer.

SPY after a strong debut last weekend for 20th Century Fox, slips to second this week with $15 million.  In its run so far domestically it has made $56 million.

SAN ANDREAS lands in third in its third week out with $10 million for Warner Bros.  It has grossed $118 million thus far.

INSIDIOUS 3 is in fourth in its second week out with $8 million for Focus Features/eOne Films.

PITCH PERFECT 2 is in fifth with $5.7 million for Universal Pictures, tallying $170 million in five weeks.

LOVE & MERCY plays in only 572 theatres but rounds-out the Top Ten with $1.5 million for Roadside Attractions/eOne Films.

The term “Megastar” oftens gets thrown around but few actually are it in the truest sense of the word.  Miley,  is that. A brand new Track from the Cyrus surfaced earlier today and although nobody is quite sure whether the Song is a new Single or just an unreleased Track recorded prior, the Internet quickly is responding favourably to the uptempo break-up Tune, which appears to be a Dr. Luke Production.

Listen:

Knowing Miley, we have no doubt that this is cleverly-executed stunt to get her back to the summit (not that she ever left it).  If you noticed, scandalous/artsy Photos from her Paper Magazine (read here) Interview surfaced today, where she talks about her sexuality and her own Parents’ tumultuous relationship, among other things. And ever since, all we’ve been thinking about is Miley.

Oddly enough though, the release of this Single sorta derailed the publicity behind these shocking Photos…

(Photo/audio credit: Sony Music/Paper Magazine)