#TIFF25: MR. WILL PRESENTS OFFICIAL PARTNERS FOR THE 2025 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

It’s Will Wong season, everyone! We are delighted to be back and at it in our thriving season as tiff50 is before us! We are so grateful for your many years of support. Having a loyal, passionate readership and following makes it all so worthwhile and we promise not to let you down! Team Mr. Will is ready to go, ready to deliver you reviews of all the hottest films to present at the Festival, and also stars, big and emerging to visit for the Festival!

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We are thrilled to present to you our amazing official partners for the Festival this year. We wouldn’t be able to bring you the Festival at the scale we do without their generosity and support. And there just might be something in it for you guys too! That’s why you need to be following on FB, IG and X.

CP24 – This will mark our 16th year contributing to CP24’s TIFF coverage. Stay tuned to Southwestern Ontario’s leading news channel for our exclusive sightings and updates, and as always we will be appearing live throughout the Festival. There may even be a beanie sighting! We’ll be on multiple times, starting with appearances on August 31, 2025 on Live at 5, September 4, 2025 and September 9, 2025 in the morning.

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GOOGLE PIXEL & GEMINI LIVE – Google Pixel is an official partner of TIFF ’25 and we are thrilled also to using this wonderphone for our TIFF coverage, including those “world famous selfies”! Together with its Circle Search to see what celebs are wearing (and hence, finding affordable dupes) and also Magic Editor to remove unwanted distractions from photos, this is the perfect phone for us! The star of the show will be Gemini Live on our phone, will help us quickly whip together a schedule for TIFF, plus which films suit our personal preferences!

HONDA CANADA – We are teaming-up with our friends at Honda Canada to drive a 2025 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid this year at TIFF. Where will our chariot take us? We soon will see! The midsize luxury sedan with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, 16-Valve DOHC with Dual Variable Timing Control (VTC) engine, Luxury and purpose, a perfect drive for our every day and hectic lifestyle. Incredible fuel economy at 5.0/5.7/5.3 litres/100 km and a litany of active and passive safety features.

STARBUCKS CANADA – We are proud to partner once again with our longtime supporters once again. TIFF and PSL Season are synonymous with one another! The PSL is back for its 22nd year at Starbucks, while TIFF is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Fun fact – The PSL is the #1 limited-time offering in Starbucks history. New to the Fall menu this year are the Pecan Oat Cortado & Mini Everything Bagels!

HARBOUR SIXTY – This Toronto icon is known as THE SPOT that stars go to while in the City, to enjoy the creations of Chef Solomon Mason and team. After a gorgeous renovation and the introduction of new event spaces and superb Italian by Ariana, this icon is reborn and better than ever! Exceptional beef, ambience, and a top-tier dining experience.

FICOA – Situated in the heart of Little Italy, FICOA is re-defining Latin cuisine with an inspired flare under Chef Esau Garcia (Madrina Bar y Tapas), who is known for his Michelin-recognized work. Brunch, A la Carte and Tasting Menus are available, with a strong focus on their outstanding cocktails.

RADICI PROJECT – Also in Little Italy and founded by culinary power couple Chef Emiliano Del Frate (Don Alfonso) and Kayo Ito (Nobu), this beautiful spot fuses Italian and Japanese influences together for exquisite tasing experiences and more!

HELLO NORI – This sensation from BC quickly have made a splash in Toronto since arriving earlier this year, expanding already to a third location in the bustling downtown core. They are one of our favourites for delicious, elevated and fuss-free dining. We will never turn down a hand roll and nobody is doing it better than them! Their house Sake and Draft Matcha also are luscious.

OEB BREAKFAST CO. – The Brunch authority from Calgary has found a welcome home in Toronto, with two thriving locations in the City already. In addition, they are a returning official TIFF hospitality partner again this year. Hands down, our favourite spot to brunch at with the most drool-worthy poutines, blue plates, benedicts, and more.

ETIKET – After some amazing results last TIFF, we are delighted to partner again with this amazing results-driven skincare spa and boutique, selling rare and hard-to-find beauty products and fragrances. Proudly hailing from Montreal, and located at Toronto’s THE WELL, this is an experience unlike no other. Being able to go into the Festival with a fresh face gives us rejuvenation and confidence to approach this very hectic time.

SHEIN – This marks our first time collaborating with this online fashion giant, which has propelled to the forefront these past few years. Even before collaborating with them, I could not resist their chic designs and inclusive sizing. beanie even sports SHEIN. We look forward to showing-off some of our TIFF ’25 looks for you.

PALM SUNDAY – Combining technology, innovation and artistry, this hair salon on Harbord Street delivers not just a look, but a statement! They offer scalp assessments for individual scalp care, transformational hair cuts and colouring.

MANDY’S – The salad queens from Montreal continue to revolutionize the way Torontonians are eating, and well they are eating. Now serving breakfast, and also starring Smoothies, Bowls, and the best cookies too! Three very popular locations in Toronto, and two more to come!

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We told you there’d be something it it for everyone! One lucky reader will walk away a grand prize winner. Not only will we hand-deliver your prize to you during the Festival, you will win:

-$200 The Radici Project Gift Card
-$150 Ficoa Gift Card
-$100 Hello Nori Gift Card
-A VIP Brunch for 2 at OEB Breakfast Co.
-$25 Mandy’s Salads Gift Card
-$25 Starbucks Canada Gift Card
-Oversize Tote Bag from SHEIN

A value of over $650 CAN!

Throughout the Festival, stay tuned to our social media as there will be additional opportunities to win a $250 gift card at Harbour Sixty, $25 Starbucks Canada Gift Cards, and an OEB Breakfast Co. VIP Brunch as well! You won’t want to miss this!

To enter to win MR. WILL’S TIFF ’25 SURVIVAL PACK, “like” this post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK, IG or X. Tag a friend in the comments you’ll share some of the goodies with. Multiple entries permitted. You MUST be following on Social Media.

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You must be in the Greater Toronto Area or willing to coordinate a visit to pick-up your prize. You must be following on these channels.

Rules and regulations here.

#FOOD: MANDY’S LAUNCH NEW SUMMER SALADS 2025

Saddle up! Mandy’s just launched their new seasonal salads bringing bold flavors and southern charm to summer.

Available at all Mandy’s locations across Canada, the Rodeo Greens Salad and Wrangler Bowl are two of their most savoury and anticipated creations yet – inspired by western flare, smoky cookouts, and the unapologetic comfort of southern classics.

Meet the Salads:

Rodeo Greens| $20:

Classic Ranch Dressing

Iceberg lettuce, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, bacon, bread and butter pickles, blue cheese, kettle chips

Wrangler Bowl | $22:

Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

Pulled Beef, chimichurri, oven roasted onions, corns nuts, bread and butter pickles, creamy slaw (kale, carrots, red cabbage)

We recently tried the Rodeo Greens Salad, and also some of their Breakfast menu!

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#BOOKS: PRIME VIDEO CANADA ONCE UPON A STREAM TORONTO POP-UP

This summer, Prime Video invites fans to step into the pages of their favorite stories at Prime Video’s Once Upon a Stream Toronto Pop-Up —a one-day immersive experience at Mandy’s at The Well celebrating the book-to-screen adaptations we can’t stop talking about.

Whether you’re craving a slow-burn summer romance, a pulse-pounding mystery, or a swoon-worthy main character with serious golden retriever energy, Prime Video has your next obsession—and a guaranteed HEA—waiting.

At the pop-up, BookTok fans and Kindle lovers alike can customize their Kindle cases with exclusive, limited-edition stickers and accessories inspired by popular adaptations including:

The Summer I Turned Pretty (Season 3)

We Were Liars

The Culpables series

Maxton Hall (Season 2)

Plus, don’t miss the interactive photo experience, designed to immerse you in the worlds of Prime Video’s most talked-about summer releases.

From fan art to fan service, this is where your shelf meets the screen—live and in colour.

What: Prime Video’s Once Upon a Stream – Book-to-Screen Toronto Pop-Up

When: July 19, 2025 – 1:00 pm – 5:00pm ET

Where: Mandy’s at The Well, 437 Wellington St W UG-05, Toronto, ON M5V 1E7

Admission: FREE!

#FOOD: MANDY’S LAUNCHES BREAKFAST MENU

Introducing Mandy’s Morning Club, a curated, crave-worthy morning menu from the tastemakers of fresh at Mandy’s. For early risers, slow starters, and everyone in between, Mandy’s Morning Club is bringing you three brand new menu items.

Available now at all Toronto and Montreal locations, the new breakfast lineup is light, energizing, and infused with that unmistakable Mandy’s magic starting at 8AM today.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
– Breakfast Buddies: eggs, cottage cheese, soy, red peppers, chives, cheddar, and just the right pinch of salt
– Yogurt Parfait: thick Greek yogurt, house-made mixed berry compote, and almond butter granola
– Matcha Chia Pudding: a dreamy combo of matcha chia, mango, and coconut flakes

More at Mandy’s.

ABOUT MANDY’S:

Founded in Montreal in 2004 by sisters, Mandy and Rebecca Wolfe, Mandy’s Salads began its journey in an unassuming location at the back of a women’s clothing store. With no prior food, business, marketing or advertising experience, the sisters played to their strengths: Mandy came up with an original menu while Rebecca designed the interior of the restaurant.

Today, Mandy’s stands tall with eight locations in Montreal, six in Toronto, two best-selling cookbooks, delicious dressings in grocery stores across Canada and more restaurants on the way – locally and internationally. Mandy continues to be the Creative Food Director and Chef, while Rebecca designs all locations and heads Brand Marketing. When the sisters are not making salads, they can often be found raising their vegetable-loving kids in the heart of Montreal.