#EDITORSNOTE: TEAM MR. WILL NAME THEIR TOP TENS OF 2016

What I love most about working with Team Mr. Will is that we really are connected on a deep level as true lovers of Film. We all at some point were that passionate fan who queued hours in rush lines at Festivals or fought valiantly to win a contest to an Advance Screening. Despite our eclectic tastes, we work with open minds and are a judgment-free zone. We read each other’s reviews, learn and grow from one another. Although it sometimes is a great challenge splitting titles among our team, it always is love and somehow always works out in the end. We’re Filmgoers just like you with lives, jobs and school, but no matter what there always is time for our greatest passion, Film.

Whether it be Jon Godfrey‘s artistic and aesthetic sensibility, David Baldwin‘s great attunement to detail, George Kozera‘s energy and wit, Justin Waldman‘s infectious passion for Sci-Fi and Animation, Siobhán Rich‘s vast knowledge and versatility or Amanda Gilmore‘s fresh on-the-pulse perspective, we all have a unique voice that comes together in harmony as a rich, complex chord.

 See our Team’s Ten Best-Of 2016 Lists.

Which speak loudest to you? Which inspire you to expand your cinematic horizons?

 

Mr. Will

 

 

SIOBHÁN RICH (@Typo_Eh)

This has been such a great year for Film I would have preferred to submit a Top Twenty list. My alphabetical Top Ten leaves off the fantastic Animated Movie The Red Turtle, Mark Duplass’ touching Black and White Film Blue Jay, the brilliant Documentary Tower, and great Oscar hopefuls like Nocturnal Animals, Twentieth Century Women and A Monster Calls. So, if those got left off my list imagine how great these ten Movies are!

Angry Indian Goddesses
Cameraperson
Everybody Wants Some!!
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Kubo and the Two Strings
Loving
Moonlight
Paterson
Toni Erdmann
The Women’s Balcony

 

JON GODFREY (@Skot_Somers)

Instead of explaining each Film, I’ll explain my method for making this list. I’ve been doing this for many years now, and I’ve grown honest enough with myself to know that what I like may not be for everyone. Be that as it may, in the last twelve months these are the Films that left the greatest impression on me. These are the Films I enjoyed on the big screen, or at home on TV. These are the Films I lost myself in, or enjoyed with the people I love. These are the Films that made me feel like a kid again, or helped me grow as a man. For me, these have been the Ten Best Films of 2016.

1. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2. Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
3. Loving
4. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
5. Eight Days a Week
6. Shin Godzilla
7. Moonlight
8. Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
9. Knight of Cups
10. Warcraft

 

DAVID BALDWIN (@DaveMABaldwin)

When I look back at 2016, it is hard to believe how wild and chaotic a year it has been. While there were dozens of genuinely terrific Films, there were an immense amount of disappointments. I may be getting increasingly harder to please at the Movies, but the Top Ten Films for me this year challenged my expectations and each had a profound affect that have lasted long after the credits finished rolling.

1. Swiss Army Man
2. Nocturnal Animals
3. Arrival
4. La La Land
5. O.J.: Made in America
6. Zootopia
7. Hell or High Water
8. The Nice Guys
9. Moana
10. The Edge of Seventeen

 

JUSTIN WALDMAN (@DubsReviews)

This Top Ten list is in no particular order, but also self-explanatory. You have everything from must see blockbusters to small little things from brilliant Directors like Charlie Kaufman. While there may be some gigantic titles like that small space Indie about a galaxy far far away that everyone and their pets are seeing, but the small indies and the underrated Comedies must make my Top Ten list. 2016 was incredible, and these ten Movies are some of the best of the best.

Anomalisa
Bad Moms
The Edge of Seventeen
Deadpool
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Kubo and the Two Strings
La La Land
Loving
Moana
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

 

AMANDA GILMORE (@GilmoreAmanda)

The Top Ten Movies I have chosen for 2016 are varied from one another. There is a Film for everyone on this list. My list includes the most important Films from multiple genres and storylines.

1. La La Land
2. Moonlight
3. Arrival
4. Manchester By The Sea
5. Nocturnal Animals
6. 10 Cloverfield Lane
7. Zootopia
8. Jackie
9. Elle
10. Don’t Breathe

 

GEORGE KOZERA (@PartyG)

2016 may not have been a banner year for Movies for me personally, but since seeing it at TIFF ’16, I am still obsessed with Director Damien Chazelle’s musical masterpiece, followed closely by the most compelling Documentary I have seen since Hoop Dreams. Indie features, outstanding performances by female veterans (Meryl Streep and Sally Field), and an exciting new voice in Canadian Cinema rocked my world in 2016.

1. La La Land
2. OJ: Made in America
3. Closet Monster
4. Moonlight
5. Manchester by the Sea
6. Love and Friendship
7. Deadpool
8. Captain Fantastic
9. Florence Foster Jenkins
10. Hello, My Name is Doris

 

 

The Team Mr. Will 2016 Holiday Selfie

(L to R: Jon, Amanda, Dave, Siobhán + Justin)

Love these guys! The most passionate, eclectic and inspired team of Film Lover-slash-Writers whom I have the honour to work with. A lovely time catching-up at our Holiday Brunch. Can the #Manmosa be our official team beverage?🎄 Stay tuned for their Ten Bests of #2016!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Dec 17, 2016 at 1:33pm PST

 

…and of course we can’t forget George + our official Team Mascot, “Princess” (@APicByMrWill)

 

Mr. Will‘s own 2016 Best-Ofs? Click here for those!

 

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/eOne Films/Elevation Pictures/Fox Searchlight/Universal Pictures/The Orchard/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada/ESPN Films)

#BOXOFFICE: “ROGUE ONE” DOMINANT IN DEBUT

As anticipated, ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY debuts dominantly this weekend with $152.2 million from 4,157 theatres for Disney. Despite equally strong reviews from Critics with 84% on the Tomatometer, getting an A CinemaScore from Audiences also, it cannot best last year’s STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS‘ record-setting $247 million opening. This however, makes ROGUE ONE the second-highest opening ever for a Film in December.

MOANA makes it a Disney Double, placing second with $12.5 million, a total of $162.7 million over four weeks domestically.

OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY lands in third this weekend with $7.9 million for Paramount Pictures, a total $31 million over two weeks.

COLLATERAL BEAUTY lands in fourth with $7.2 million from 3,028 theatres for Warner Bros.  Critics gave it a harsh 14% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences loved the Holiday Drama with an all-star cast including Kate Winslet, Edward Norton, Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren and Will Smith, with an A- CinemaScore.

MANCHESTER BY THE SEA expands to 1,208 theatres for Mongrel Media/Roadside Attractions, good enough for sixth with $4.1 million.

LA LA LAND also expands in its second week to just 200 theatres, earning a whopping $4.1 million for eOne Films/Lionsgate Films. This looks great for the Oscar contender which continues its expansion in coming weeks. It gets a Canadian release Christmas Day in select cities.

ARRIVAL is in ninth with $2.9 million for Paramount Pictures, a total $86.6 million now in six weeks.

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS rounds-out the Top Ten with 1,246 theatres for Universal Pictures with $1.4 million. In five weeks it has made $8.8 million.

#EDITORSNOTE: MR. WILL’S BEST OF 2016

2016 certainly was one for the books. I admit feeling terribly guilty every time someone claimed how horrible  the year was when I secretly felt otherwise! Whether it be the amazing Films I saw, singling-out LA LA LAND, which I will say is the one of the finest to be released in the past decade, or songs on the radio – we love a return to strong melancholy melodies –  the year gave us many memories to hold on to. And to think we used to scoff at Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd … now they’re on repeat on our Spotify account.

If there was a big name in town, we were there and this will be defined as the year we met our faves Gwyneth Paltrow, James Corden, Anne Hathaway, Taraji P. Henson, Rooney Mara and Emma Stone. We admit, we’re a bit mortified we’ll run out of heroes to meet!

And let’s not forget my love of horses.  My travels to New York and California brought me together with icons like California Chrome, Beholder, Lady Eli and star of tomorrow, Classic Empire – the early favourite for May’s Kentucky Derby. My favourite horsey moment though? Meeting “Princess” aka A Pic by MrWill, my own namesake, for the first time back in February!  I will miss her as she enjoys the sun and sand in Florida this winter, but look forward to her being a tough machine in the spring after her winter training.

Join me on a walk down memory lane one more time!  And check back this weekend as we check-in with Team Mr. Will including Justin Waldman, Jon Godfrey, Dave Baldwin, Siobhán Rich, Amanda Gilmore + George Kozera as they give us their Best-Ofs!

 

TOP TEN FILMS

 

 

1. La La Land
2. Moonlight
3. Bridget Jones’s Baby
4. Nocturnal Animals
5. Elle
6. Jackie
7. A Bigger Splash
8. Keanu
9. Florence Foster Jenkins
10. Christine

 

TOP SONGS

 

 

Into You – Ariana Grande
Don’t Let Me Down – The Chainsmokers ft. Daya
Let Me Love You – DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber
Starboy – The Weeknd
24k Magic – Bruno Mars
Cheap Thrills – Sia ft. Sean Paul
Dangerous Woman – Ariana Grande
No – Meghan Trainor
7 Years – Lukas Graham
Lifted – CL
All About Us – Jordan Fisher
Love Like That – Mayor Hawthorne
Just Like Fire – P!nk
This is What You Came For – Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna
Lost Boy – Ruth B
Treat You Better – Shawn Mendes
Spirits – The Strumbellas
Let it Go – James Bay
Work from Home – Fifth Harmony
City of Stars – Ryan Gosling
Audition – Emma Stone

 

CELEBRITY

 

Elizabeth Banks

Why this was a dream come true!#ElizabethBanks is one of my faves. Director and Actress got honoured in Hollywood today for her work as a Director. Her response when I thanked her for all she did for #HorseRacing, was “You’re welcome.”. When I told her I got to meet #Beholder today, she was like “No way!!!!”.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 26, 2016 at 3:08pm PST

 

J.J. Abrams

 

With #StarWars #TheForceAwakens’ #JJAbrams, last night in #LosAngeles.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 26, 2016 at 5:28am PST

 

James Corden

Funnyman #JamesCorden celebrating British Film. #AcademyAwards #Oscars

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 26, 2016 at 6:52pm PST

 

Steven Spielberg

 

I touched #StevenSpielberg. That’s gotta count for something! #LosAngeles #LA

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 26, 2016 at 5:27am PST

 

Rebecca Hall

Delighted finally to meet one of my faves, #RebeccaHall who is riveting #TIFF16 audiences with #ChristineMovie.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:19pm PDT

 

Taryn Manning

 

With my love #TarynManning. She was so sweet!! Have waited since the early 2000s for this!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 24, 2016 at 11:08pm PST

 

Alessia Cara

 

Another pic with hitmaker #AlessiaCara who did an amazing set at @hm Canada’s Flagship Eaton Centre store unveil!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 24, 2016 at 11:10pm PST

 

Alex Trebek

 

Such an honour meeting and chatting with TV icon, #AlexTrebek as he helped raise money for #FamousPeoplePlayers. He jokes that he wouldn’t be surprised if #Jeopardy winds-up airing on a XXX channel, the number of networks it has gone through in Canada! LOL He tells me he hates Selfies, but doesn’t mind posed photos. #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jan 30, 2016 at 9:57am PST

 

Victoria Justice

 

Thrilled finally to meet #VictoriaJustice! She just arrived to begin work on #RockyHorrorPictureShow! #Toronto #The6ix #Victorious

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 14, 2016 at 6:57pm PST

 

Kevin Hart

 

With Funnyman and Captain of Team USA at the #DewCelebGame, #KevinHart! Love this dude! #allstargame #allstarweekend #AllstarweekendTO #NBAAllstarTO #NBAAllstar

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 12, 2016 at 8:44pm PST

 

Emma Stone

 

With the mesmerizing #EmmaStone at #TIFF16 for #LaLaLand.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 12, 2016 at 1:14pm PDT

 

Ryan Gosling

#RyanGosling at #TIFF16 for #LaLaLand.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 12, 2016 at 12:59pm PDT

 

Damien Chazelle

 

Brilliant director/writer #DamienChazelle at #TIFF16 for #LaLaLand.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 12, 2016 at 12:57pm PDT

 

Anne Hathaway

 

Anne. #TIFF16 #COLOSSAL #AnneHathaway

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 9, 2016 at 11:50am PDT

 

Gwyneth Paltrow

 

So this happened. #GwynethPaltrow #HoltRenfrew #juiceBEAUTY

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jul 14, 2016 at 2:30pm PDT

 

Jessica Chastain

 

The best. #JessicaChastain #IndependentSpiritAwards #Oscars #AcademyAwards

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 27, 2016 at 2:17pm PST

My fave, #JessicaChastain – the nicest celeb of all time. #MetGala #MetBall

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 3, 2016 at 12:24am PDT

 

Rooney Mara

 

My love. #RooneyMara #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 10, 2016 at 10:08am PDT

Verklempt that I met my #1!! #AcademyAward Nominee #RooneyMara + me. #Oscars

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 27, 2016 at 10:53pm PST

 

Casey Affleck

 

#CaseyAffleck partying pre-#Oscars. #AcademyAwards

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 27, 2016 at 6:40am PST

 

Rami Malek

 

With #MrRobot star #RamiMalek at #TIFF16 with #BustersMalHeart

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 11, 2016 at 9:42pm PDT

 

Rachel Weisz

 

The prune-like expressions you make when #RachelWeisz finally agrees to a Selfie after x years. Her performance in #Denial is !!! #TIFF16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 11, 2016 at 1:33pm PDT

 

Taraji P. Henson

 

Yes!!! Cookie Time!! #TarajiPHenson #TIFF16 #HiddenFigures #Empire

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 11, 2016 at 12:54pm PDT

 

Jacob Tremblay

 

My favourite!!! #JacobTremblay back at #TIFF16 for #BurnYourMaps.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 14, 2016 at 3:15pm PDT

 

Gina Rodriguez

 

With the beautiful and gracious #GinaRodriguez. #DeepwaterHorizon #TIFF16 #nikond3300

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 13, 2016 at 6:43pm PDT

 

Isabelle Huppert

 

Privilege getting to chat with this cinema icon. #IsabelleHuppert #Unifrance #TIFF16 #Elle #Souvenir #nikond3300

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 10, 2016 at 6:16pm PDT

 

Kate Hudson

 

My girl #KateHudson. At her fitness wear shop, #Fabletics.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 27, 2016 at 3:35pm PST

 

Mahershala Ali

 

#HouseofCards star #MahershalaAli at #TIFF16 with #MOONLIGHT.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 10, 2016 at 7:58am PDT

 

Chadwick Boseman

 

With #ChadwickBoseman, at #TIFF16 with #MessagefromtheKing. #BlackPanther #Marvel

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 9, 2016 at 1:14pm PDT

 

Charlie Cox

 

#CharlieCox at #FanExpoCanada. #FanExpo #Daredevil

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 3, 2016 at 7:02pm PDT

 

Mark Hamill

 

#MarkHamill, b*tches. #StarWars #LukeSkywalker #FanExpo #FanExpoCanada

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 3, 2016 at 4:16pm PDT

 

Riz Ahmed

 

With one of my faves, the brilliant and handsome #RizAhmed aka #RizMC, in town promoting #StarWarsRogueOne earlier today. #StarWars #RogueOne #SwetShopBoys

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Nov 30, 2016 at 11:59am PST

 

Lupita Nyong’o

 

Lupita. “I’m not telling you that!”, Oscar winner on who she is wearing at tomorrow’s #MetGala! #LupitaNyongo #Broadway #StarWars #Eclipsed

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 1, 2016 at 3:41pm PDT

 

Suicide Squad: Will Smith, David Ayer + Margot Robbie

 

Best bash ever! With #WillSmith #MargotRobbie + #DavidAyer at the #BelleReveTo Fan Experience for #SuicideSquad. Runs 7.27 through 7.28 at Fermenting Cellar 1-10 PM. In theatres 8.5.16!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jul 26, 2016 at 3:04pm PDT

 

Jason Statham

 

With handsome as hell #JasonStatham, at #MetGala. #MetBall #NYC

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 2, 2016 at 10:53pm PDT

 

Robert Pattinson

 

Long time no see, Robert! #GoGala #RobertPattinson

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Nov 6, 2016 at 12:21am PDT

 

Anthony Bourdain

 

With culinary icon #AnthonyBourdain, appearing tomorrow night at Sony Centre!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Oct 31, 2016 at 8:51am PDT

 

Rick Astley

 

Twinsies. With my idol #RickAstley, here for a show at The Phoenix in support of new album #RickAstley50.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Oct 9, 2016 at 2:04pm PDT

 

“DeepVeer” – Ranveer Singh x Deepika Padukone

 

#Bollywood! This is for you!! #DeepVeer #DeepikaPadukone #RanveerSingh

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Apr 18, 2016 at 4:49pm PDT

 

Ruby Rose

 

Good morning, from #RubyRose and me. Verklempt to meet this beautiful Hero. People always hate on Paps, but legit fans wouldn’t be able to see the most candid moments of their idols without them. So long as they are respectful about boundaries and reasonable, they should be seen more as a resourceful tool for publicity and getting the message out, not low-life menaces. Thank you @RubyRose for this moment. Thanks Steve (@steve_s2001) for the snap (left) and thanks @samsungcanada for the device to capture this.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Apr 5, 2016 at 6:32am PDT

 

Charlie Puth

 

Awesome time with #CharliePuth! #HMVLive

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 29, 2016 at 9:27am PDT

 

Selena Gomez

 

#SelenaGomez in #NYC for #MetGala. #MetBall

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 1, 2016 at 7:52pm PDT

 

Daya

With our favourite new Popstar, #Daya! She was in Toronto for #BigTicketSummer! #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Aug 29, 2016 at 8:54am PDT

 

Penny Oleksiak

 

With Canada’s pride and joy, #PennyOleksiak, Gold medal Olympian! #Olympics #Olympics2016

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Aug 25, 2016 at 6:36am PDT

 

Milo Ventamiglia

 

#MiloVentimiglia at #CTVUpfront for #ThisisUs.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:14am PDT

 

Anthony Mackie

 

Team @mrwillw with a Selfie snapped by none other than #AnthonyMackie! Talented actor at #Triple9 Premiere tonight. pic.twitter.com/PNAqUsEKT8

— MR. WILL WONG (@mrwillw) February 24, 2016

HORSES

 

California Chrome

 

No big deal. Just a selfie with the highest earning racehorse of all time in North America, #CaliforniaChrome. So pumped to see him later in the $6 million #BC16 Classic!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Nov 5, 2016 at 10:36am PDT

 

Beholder

An incredible honour photographing and meeting three-time champion and winner of $4.3 million, #Beholder. Got to meet her buddy, the talented Dreamologist too! Thank you to The Mandellas for their hospitality. Now back to Beverly Hills we go! #HorseRacing #GetintheGame #Horse #SantaAnita

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Feb 26, 2016 at 10:43am PST

 

Songbird

 

Thanks Songbird and Team for the Selfie! What a brilliant effort among two Queens yesterday in the $2 million Distaff! #BC16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Nov 5, 2016 at 2:24am PDT

 

Catch a Glimpse

 

Catch a Glimpse totally misses me. #BC16 #BreedersCup

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Nov 4, 2016 at 7:15pm PDT

 

Dartmouth

 

A blessing spending the morning watching The Queen’s #WOIntl contender DARTMOUTH train and school. Can’t wait to see him Sunday!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Oct 14, 2016 at 10:42am PDT

 

Classic Empire

Always a sad time of the year when I miss my equine friends. Is it spring yet? Here I am with the early favourite for next May’s #KentuckyDerby, #ClassicEmpire.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Dec 13, 2016 at 1:04pm PST

 

The Pizza Man

 

P.s. He delivers! #ThePizzaMan wins the Northern Dancer Stakes! #WOMile #BetWoodbine #GetintheGame

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 17, 2016 at 2:54pm PDT

 

Tepin

 

So lovely spending the morning with the Queen, #TEPIN. Thrilled to see her in Saturday’s Woodbine Mile! #WOMile ♚

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 15, 2016 at 10:30am PDT

 

Mutakayyef

 

Snuggles with #WOMile contender #Mutakayyef.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 15, 2016 at 12:47pm PDT

 

Sir Dudley Digges

 

With your 2016 #QueensPlate champ, the very sweet and chill #SirDudleyDigges, who has his eyes set on the Canadian Triple Crown. Fort Erie next 7.26! #QP16

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jul 6, 2016 at 11:25am PDT

 

Lexie Lou

 

There’s no kiss like a #LexieLou kiss!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jun 26, 2016 at 6:16am PDT

 

Miss Katie Mae

 

Hot kissing session with Alywow victress, #MissKatieMae. They say she isn’t friendly.. I beg to differ! #Horse #HorseRacing #Woodbine #BetWoodbine #GetintheGame #WO60

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jun 12, 2016 at 2:06pm PDT

 

Lady Eli

 

An incredible experience spending the morning with #LadyEli. She doesn’t let many people into her world and is feisty, but this is what makes her the champ she is. #ChadBrown #BelmontPark #NYRA #NYC #GetintheGame #HorseRacing

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 2, 2016 at 11:31am PDT

 

Flintshire

 

Selfies with $7 million-earning winner of the #HongKongVase, #Flintshire. #ChadBrown #BelmontPark #NYC #GetintheGame #HorseRacing

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on May 2, 2016 at 11:31am PDT

 

Frosted

 

Arrogate

 

Conquest Enforcer

 

Snuggles with #ConquestEnforcer. Catch him #QP16 day!

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Jun 26, 2016 at 6:17am PDT

 

A Pic by MrWill

 

“Princess” (@APicByMrWill) makes her 3rd start Friday at @WoodbineRacing! Her latest. https://t.co/P6aOwL6mfo pic.twitter.com/VaOhNuEgQS

— MR. WILL WONG (@mrwillw) August 2, 2016

 

See you ’17!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#SPOTTED: RIZ AHMED IN TORONTO FOR “STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE”

We absolutely are crazy about Riz Ahmed, the English Actor who in recent years has seen his star rise rather quickly stateside. In addition to starring in HBO Series The Night Of this year, Ahmed turned heads in a acclaimed 2014 Thriller Nightcrawler alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. While we have yet to see his performance in acclaimed TIFF ’16 Selection Una (which he had to cancel an appearance for) with another of our favourites Rooney Mara, we soon will see him on many screens in STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE, for which he was in town for today.

With a whirlwind Press Day schedule, Ahmed with little notice to viewers, appeared on Breakfast Television, CP24 Breakfast and Your Morning. In the afternoon he shared the spotlight with Ryan Reynolds on The Social, that Canuck in town doing good at Sick Kids’ Hospital. He celebrates his 34th birthday tomorrow!

We gave it a shot and found Ahmed, who was was a great sport about the Selfie. We cannot wait to see him come back hopefully soon with his Hip-Hop Duo SWET SHOP BOYS, which just concluded their tour in multiple cities in support of their Album, Cashmere.

See our Snap:

With one of my faves, the brilliant and handsome #RizAhmed aka #RizMC, in town promoting #StarWarsRogueOne earlier today. #StarWars #RogueOne #SwetShopBoys

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Nov 30, 2016 at 11:59am PST

 

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE Friday, December 16, 2016.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

 

#FIRSTLOOK: WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES CANADA 2017 PREVIEW

By Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong

And one studio to rule them all. Disney-Pixar, Disney Animation Studios, Disney Live-Action, Marvel and Lucasfilms all call the ‘House of Mouse’ home and that means bigger and better Movies for fans. Whether you’re a fan of Sci-Fi or Comic Book Movies or good old animation, Disney has you covered in 2017.

First out of the gate before the New Year is the hotly anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Opening on December 18th, the first stand-alone Star Wars Movie ells the story of how the Rebellion obtained the plans to the Death Star.

This tale as old as time is based on an Animated Movie as old as 1991. On March 17th prepare to be transported to an enchanted castle where the furniture sings and dishes dance. The brand new trailer that just dropped today will have fans counting down the day until the new live-action Beauty and the Beast finally opens. The Beast’s voice sounds so much like the original animated one you’ll need to watch the Trailer multiple times to make sure it’s really Dan Stevens talking to Emma Watson’s Belle.

Our next Movie features an all-star cast, an awesome soundtrack, and an adorable sapling named Groot. This May 5th strap in as Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 finds our heroes trying to track down the truth behind Star Lord’s mysterious father and getting up to plenty of trouble along the way.

Nobody does Disney adventure like Captain Jack Sparrow. On May 26 visit with the Captain and his crew as they take on professional villain Javier Bardem in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

Since we’re talking sequels you’d better fasten your seat belts for Pixar’s Cars 3 which will open on June 16th. Lightning McQueen is back in an all new adventure that children are sure to enjoy.

If you missed the long-haired Norse god when his friends were busy having an all-out civil war, then you will definitely be excited for Thor: Ragnarök when it opens on November 3rd. Featuring Thor, Hulk, Loki and even Doctor Strange the latest addition to the MCU is a must-see movie for Marvel fans everywhere.

On November 22nd Pixar returns to the multiplex with an original story called Coco. Not much is known about this Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina-directed Feature except for this single drawing. That said, it’s Pixar on the American Thanksgiving long weekend so it’s bound to be amazing.

The year wraps up with a Movie that doesn’t even have an official title yet: Star Wars VIII. The Rian Johnson-directed Film is still filming but is due in theatres on December 15th. Details about the plot are a closely held secret but we here at MrWillWong.com can exclusively tell you that…

In the meantime, enjoy this brand new Trailer for Beauty and the Beast!

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY”

A well-cut new Trailer for ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY surfaced earlier today and it takes us right inside this rebellion based on hope.

Synopsis:
Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) leads a group of unlikely heroes to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.

See the Trailer:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY on Friday, December 16, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada/Lucasfilm)

#PRODUCTWATCH: “ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY” PRODUCTS HIT STORES SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 | #GOROGUE CONTEST

We don’t know about you, but we’ve already got ROGUE ONE fever!  Hitting stores Friday, September 30, 2016, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story products are set to cause a commotion. Among the excitement ahead, Fans will have a chance to create and share their own short stories and skits celebrating the excitement, speculation and fan-created content that have kept that Star Wars legacy alive and thriving!

And guess what? Director Gareth Edwards will be among the panel members picking winners from around the globe!  Winners get a chance to attend a special Rogue One screening at LucasFilm in San Francisco where they just might see their work on the big screen!

The #GoRogue Fan Contest goes live on Friday, September 30, 2016.

Learn more about the contest here!

 

See some of the awesome Rogue One merchandise hitting stores:

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE”

Those watching the Olympics tonight were in for a huge treat, a new Trailer for ROGUE ONE!

Synopsis:
Lucasfilm’s Rogue One, which takes place before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, tells the story of unlikely heroes who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star.

The cast includes Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, and Forest Whitaker. “Rogue One” is directed by Gareth Edwards.

See the new Trailer:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release ROGUE ONE Friday, December 16, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

#FIRSTLOOK: “STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE” TRAILER

Okay, we really loved The Force Awakens, but this new Trailer for STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE really excites us! This new first look gives us a taste of the intensity and melodrama to expect of this December release!

We’ve always loved Oscar nominee Felicity Jones and are thrilled for the rest of the world to discover this brilliant star! Godzilla directed Gareth Edwards directs.

See the Trailer:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE Friday, December 16, 2016.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

#BOXOFFICE: “KUNG FU PANDA” MASTER OF THE MOVIEGOERS A SECOND WEEK

Although many Moviegoers are home this weekend for Super Bowl, that couldn’t stop KUNG FU PANDA from being Master at the Box Office.  The 20th Century Fox release for a second week in a row remains on-top with $21.1 million from 3,987 theatres in its second week out. It has made $69 million domestically thus far.

Debuting in second is the star-studded HAIL, CAESAR! with $11.1 million for Universal Pictures from 2,232 theatres. Critics gave the latest effort from The Coen Brothers a 79% on the Tomatometer, with Audiences giving it a surprisingly-low C- CinemaScore.

Former champ THE REVENANT slips to third with $6.9 million for 20th Century Fox, pushing its tally to $149.5 million over seven weeks.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS slips to fourth spot with $6.6 million, now in its eighth week out.  To date it has made $905 million in North America.

Nicholas Sparks adaptation THE CHOICE opens in fifth with $5.7 million for eOne Films/Lionsgate Films. Critics gave it a 6% on the Tomatometer, but a much more promising B+ CinemaScore.

PRIDE + PREJUDICE + ZOMBIES opens in sixth with $5.1 million for eOne Films. The Jane Austen-Zombie Mashup gets 41% on the Tomatometer and a B- CinemaScore.

THE BOY rounds-out the Top Ten with $3.8 million for STX/eOne Films. The Horror has made $26.6 million in three weeks.