Global Megastar SHANIA TWAIN is currently in Toronto on a two-day Press Blitz in support of her upcoming ROCK THIS COUNTRY Tour and new STILL THE ONE – Live from Vegas CD/DVD. Flying-in on a private jet Wednesday night from New York, Twain came with her Husband Frederic Thiebaud and Entourage. Although her Security Detail appeared to be v. tight with minimal sightings of her outside of her Bell Media appearances Thursday, we had our big moment with the Seller of 75+ million Albums worldwide!

Twain‘s today started today with an appearance at Global Television‘s The Morning Show where she could be seen through the windows at the Bloor Street Studios, followed by a fast entrance through a hidden entrance at CITY‘s Breakfast Television.

See Twain‘s appearance on The Morning Show (Toronto Edition) here and here.

After a bit of effort, finally we caught up to Twain midday and as expected, was amazingly sweet, stopping for Photos and Autographs before almost tripping while walking backwards into her next appearance. She of course handled herself graciously and continued into the taping.  We loved her curls and she looked Rock Star-glam with a dash of Sophia Loren and Sarah Palin, don’t you think?

See our Snap:

#SHANIA! #ShaniaTwain #RockThisCountry

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 6, 2015 at 8:01am PST

#FredericThibaud, Husband of #ShaniaTwain. #Shania #RockThisCountry

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 6, 2015 at 8:14am PST

Tickets for Twain‘s ROCK THIS COUNTRY Tour go on-sale next Friday, March 13, 2015!

Order Twain‘s STILL THE ONE – LIVE FROM VEGAS here!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

The Queen has arrived!  Shania Twain is in Toronto for a two-day Press Blitz in support of brand-new CD/DVD STILL THE ONE – Live from Las Vegas!  It also was announced today that the Country Queen will be embarking on what potentially could be her Farewell Tour this June!

The 48-date Tour will begin June 5, 2015 in Seattle, wrapping August 23, 2015 in Seattle.  Various Stop-offs will be taking place throughout Canada.  Dates are as follows:

June 5 — Seattle, Key Arena at Seattle Center
June 7 — Vancouver, Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
June 9 — Vancouver, Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
June 11 — Edmonton, Alberta, Rexall Place
June 12 — Edmonton, Alberta, Rexall Place
June 14 — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, SaskTel Centre
June 15 — Winnipeg, Manitoba, MTS Centre
June 19 — London, Ontario, Budweiser Gardens
June 20 — London, Ontario, Budweiser Gardens
June 22 — Hamilton, Ontario, FirstOntario Centre
June 24 — Toronto, Air Canada Centre
June 25 — Toronto, Air Canada Centre
June 27 — Ottawa, Wesley Clover Parks
June 28 — Montreal, Bell Centre
June 30 — New York City, Madison Square Garden
July 1 — Long Island, New York, Nassau Coliseum
July 3 — Uncasville, Connecticut, Mohegan Sun Arena
July 7 — Newark, New Jersey, Prudential Center
July 8 — Boston, TD Garden
July 10 — Pittsburgh, CONSOL Energy Center
July 11 — Grand Rapids, Michigan, Van Andel Arena
July 13 — Indianapolis, Bankers Life Fieldhouse
July 15 — Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
July 16 — Miami, American Airlines Arena
July 18 — Greenville, South Carolina, Bon Secours Wellness Arena
July 19 — Charlotte, North Carolina, Time Warner Cable Arena
July 21 — Washington, D.C., Verizon Center
July 22 — Philadelphia, Wells Fargo Center
July 25 — Auburn Hills, Michigan, Palace of Auburn Hills
July 26 — Moline, Illinois, iWireless Center
July 28 — Minneapolis, Target Center
July 29 — Rosemont, Illinois, AllState Arena
July 31 — Nashville, Bridgestone Arena
August 1 — Atlanta, Philips Arena
August 3 — Louisville, Kentucky, KFC Yum! Center
August 4 — St. Louis, Scottrade Center
August 6 — Des Moines, Iowa, Wells Fargo Arena
August 7 — Kansas City, Missouri, Sprint Center
August 9 — Austin, Frank Erwin Center
August 10 — Dallas, American Airlines Center
August 12 — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Chesapeake Energy Center
August 14 — Denver, Pepsi Center
August 15 — Salt Lake City, EnergySolutions Arena
August 17 — San Jose, California, SAP Center at San Jose
August 19 — Anaheim, California, Honda Center
August 20 — Los Angeles, Staples Center
August 22 — San Diego, Valley View Casino Center
August 24 — Fresno, California, Save Mart Center

We adore Shania and are honoured to have seen her up-close a few times.  Although we’re a bit sad that this might be her last Tour, we are holding out still for new Music!

Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 13, 2015.

Our Shania Collage!!!

The Queen has landed! #ShaniaTwain in #Toronto for Media Blitz for new Concert CD/DVD! #StilltheOne #LasVegas #Shania

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 4, 2015 at 3:29pm PST

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Universal Music)

It’s been a while since we’ve gotten any news on it, but finally a new Trailer for AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON has arrived! Not quite as dark as the last one we saw, we get a better glimpse in two minutes of what exactly to expect.  Fans of the Franchise certainly won’t be disappointed in this action-packed look!

Official Synopsis:
Marvel Studios presents Avengers: Age of Ultron, the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsgård with James Spader and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.

Watch the Trailer:

Marvel Canada release AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON on Friday, May 1, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Marvel Canada)

Few in 2014 took the World by storm like Hozier. The 24-year-old Irish Singer/Songwriter gained prominence internationally with his smash hit Take Me To Church which would go on to receive a Grammy nomination. His performance on the televised Awards Ceremony alongside Annie Lennox, solidified him as a household name and he now is on tour in support of his eponymous debut Album.

After filling and mesmerizing Massey Hall tonight, Hozier went above and beyond after a near-two-hour Set, rewarding his many Fans waiting in the cold, bringing them backstage in groups of ten for Autographs and Pictures. The soulful and towering Singer would hunch over to accommodate his Fans, taking a minute to give that personal touch,  acknowledging each by their names. An amazing Gentleman.

See our Snap:

No big deal. Just hanging backstage with #HOZIER! Such an amazing guy! #TakeMeToChurch #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 2, 2015 at 9:41pm PST

Check out Hozier’s new Video for new Single, SOMEONE NEW, starring Natalie Dormer:

(Photo/video credit: Sony Music/Mr. Will Wong)

21-year-old English Singer-Songwriter George Ezra is rising rapidly in the world of Music and those with Tickets to see Grammy-nominated Hozier tonight at Massey Hall, were rewarded with the chance to see him as the evening’s Supporting Act. The Audience completely fell in love, giving him a standing ovation following a 30-minute Set.

Known best for his Track Budapest, Ezra is on the verge of stardom with his sights set stateside after winning a acclaim and a coveted number one Album with Wanted on Voyage in his native U.K.,  debuting in the Top 20 in the U.S.

We spotted Ezra on a smoke break, coming over to snap a Photo graciously and he was amazingly nice about it. He tells me he had an amazing time at Ripley’s Aquarium on a recent visit and he actually will be back in town soon again for his own headlining Tour at Danforth Music Hall on April 20, 2015.

Check out Ezra‘a Budapest below:

See our Snap:

Wonderful meeting the amazingly-talented #GeorgeEzra! Certainly a name to look out for in #2015! #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 2, 2015 at 9:41pm PST

(Photo credit: Sony Music/Mr Will Wong)

Canadian Screen Week capped-off in a huge way tonight with the third annual Canadian Screen Awards taking place at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.  The Ceremony honouring the finest in Canadian Film and Television, is meant to recognize and celebrate the Hotbed of talent in our Country and also, on an international scale.

Hosted by SCTV Alumni Andrea Martin, the laughter kept coming with her referencing everything from the fresh Internet debate of the White vs. Blue Dress, to a hilarious introduction which saw her falling out of her SUV, full of censored pixilation, which later would be turned into a YouTube Video complete with Autotune.  She revealed before the Press Room that her jokes tonight with a result of a collaboration between friends Steve Martin, Martin Short and a couple Writers from Late Show with David Letterman.

128 Screen Awards were handed-out this week, with 45 being handed tonight during the live Broadcast, airing first in the Atlantic region.  Among the top Winners tonight was ORPHAN BLACK, which for a second consecutive year won Best Dramatic Series, along with its Star Tatiana Maslany nabbing again Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role. Maslany arrived dressed in Canadian Designers Greta Constantine, with her Boyfriend, Downton Abbey Star, Tom Cullen.

French-language Drama MOMMY – fresh off a César Award in France – from Quebec Filmmaker/Actor Xavier Dolan would go on to win major accolades tonight including Best Motion Picture, Achievement in Cinematography, Achievement in Direction, Achievement in Editing, Achievement in Make-Up, Original Screenplay, Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Antoine Olivier Pilon), Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Anne Dorval) and Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Suzanne Clément).

POMPEII also would go-on to score big, winning Achievement in Art Direction, Achievement in Direction, Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual Effects, Achievement in Sound Editing and Achievement in Visual Effects.  It earlier was awarded the Cineplex Golden Reel Award as top-grossing Canadian Film.  Mega-Producer Don Carmody accepted the Award tonight, while one of its Stars, Kiefer Sutherland walked the Red Carpet, making a return to his Hometown.

Several would dazzle the Red Carpet tonight including recent Oscar Winner Julianne Moore, smart in a Pantsuit, graciously accepting a warm round of applause as she came to present.  The Actress was nominated for her work in David Cronenberg‘s acclaimed MAPS TO THE STARS, which eventually saw her Co-Star John Cusack go-on to win for Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.  Others who dazzled included  Meaghan Rath of BEING HUMAN, Sarah Gadon of MAPS TO THE STARS, Julia Voth of PACKAGE DEAL, Patrick J. Adams of SUITS, a pregnant A.J. Cook of CRIMINAL MINDS and a tearful Missy Peregrym who commended ROOKIE BLUE Fans for being “fierce”; the latter Series won Golden Screen Award for Best Dramatic Television Series.

For a complete list of Winners, click here.

See our Snaps from tonight’s Red Carpet Festivities!

Andrea Martin

 

And last photo… the incomparable #AndreaMartin, who slayed it hosting #CDNSCREEN15. Her jokes tonight were a collabo between #MartinShort, #SteveMartin and a couple writers from #DavidLetterman! #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:58pm PST

2015 Canadian Screen Award Presenters

 

Class Photo! #CDNSCREEN15 Presenters! #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:55pm PST

Tom Cullen + Tatiana Maslany

We’re really curious what #DowntonAbbey Star #TomCullen is whispering into #TatianaMaslany’s ear. #CDNSCREEN15 #OrphanBlack

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:09pm PST

The Team behind ORPHAN BLACK

Congrats to the Team behind #OrphanBlack winning Best Drama Series! #CDNSCREEN15 #TatianaMaslany #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:54pm PST

Xavier Dolan + Nancy Grant of MOMMY

Congrats to #XavierDolan and #NancyGrant who win Best Picture at #CDNSCREEN15 for #MOMMY. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:54pm PST

Tatiana Maslany winning for ORPHAN BLACK

#TatianaMaslany wins Best Actress in a Drama Series for #OrphanBlack a second year! #CDNSCREEN15 #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 5:35pm PST

Jared Keeso wins for 19-2

#JAREDKEESO wins Best Actor in a Dramatic TV Series for #192. From Listowel, ON to the #CDNSCREEN15 Awards! #NineteenTwo #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 5:25pm PST

Anne Dorval wins for MOMMY

#ANNEDORVAL wins Best Actress in a Motion Picture, #MOMMY. #CDNSCREEN15 #spoileralert #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 5:09pm PST

Missy Peregrym accepts for ROOKIE BLUE

“Our fans are fierce”, says a teary #MissyPeregrym, accepting Best Dramatic Series at #CDNSCREEN15. #spoileralert #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 4:51pm PST

Vinay Virmani + Manpreet Ral winning Best Original Song for DR. CABBIE

Our buddy @VinayVirmani + Manjeet Ral winning Best Original Song at #CDNSCREEN15 for #DrCabbie.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:32pm PST

Don McKellar winning for SENSITIVE SKIN

#DonMcKellar hamming it up after his Best Actor in a TV Series Comedy at #CDNSCREEN15, for #SensitiveSkin. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:33pm PST

A.J. Cook

#CriminalMinds Star #AJCook at #CDNSCREEN15! Do you believe she’s pregnant? #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:36pm PST

Kevin Durand

#KevinDurand, star of #Vikings and #TheStrain at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Meaghan Rath

#MeaghanRath of #BeingHuman at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Megan Follows

#MeganFollows (#AnneofGreenGables) at #CDNSCREEN15 for #Reign. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Bruce Greenwood + Susan Devlin

#BruceGreenwood of #ElephantSong, at #CDNSCREEN15 with his lovely Mrs. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Ken Taylor (on whom Oscar-winning Best Picture ARGO was based) + Co-Producer Elena Semikina

The real #KenTaylor on whom which #ARGO is based upon + #OurManinTehran Co-Producer #ElenaSemikina. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Patrick J. Adams

Star of #SUITS, #PatrickJAdams at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Sarah Gadon

IMHO, best-dressed, #SarahGadon at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Diego Klattenhoff

#DiegoKlattenhoff of #PacificRim and #TheBlacklist at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Kiefer Sutherland

#KieferSutherland at #CDNSCREEN15 for #Pompeii. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Atom Egoyan

#AtomEgoyan at #CDNSCREEN15 for #TheCaptive. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Julia Voth

Stunning #JuliaVoth, nominated for #PackageDeal. #CDNSCREEN15 #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Dan Levy, Annie Murphy + Eugene Levy of SCHITT’S CREEK

#DanLevy, #AnnieMurphy + #EugeneLevy of #SchittsCreek at #CDNSCREEN15! #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

The Cast of TU DORS NICOLE

The Cast of Best Picture Nominee #TuDorsNicole at #CDNSCREEN15: #MarcAndreGrondin, #CatherineStLaurent, #JulianneCote and more. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:46pm PST

The Director + Cast of MOMMY:

The Cast of #MOMMY, Best Picture Nominee at #CDNSCREEN15 including: #XavierDolan, #AnneDorval, #AntoineOlivierPilon + #SuzanneClement. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Missy Peregrym + Gregory Smith

 

#ROOKIEBLUE’s #MissyPeregrym + #GregorySmith at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Enrico Colantoni

Adorable #EnricoColantoni of #Remedy at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Michael Murphy

#MichaelMurphy, nominated for #FALL at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Julianne Moore

#JulianneMoore smart in a suit at #CDNSCREEN15! Will she win Best Actress for #MapstotheStars? #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

FOCUS puts a stop to FIFTY SHADES OF GREY‘s two-week reign with a solid debut, opening with $19.1 million for Warner Bros. from 3,323 theatres. Will Smith certainly maintains his bankability as a Star, topping the Box Office once again after a number one opening in 2012 also with Men in Black 3. Critics gave the Romantic Comedy-Action mixed reviews with a 56% on the Tomatometer and Audiences gave it a B CinemaScore.

KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE lands in second once again with $11.7 million for 20th Century Fox. In three weeks, it has grossed $85 million domestically.

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER in its fourth week, finds itself in third with $11.2 million. In its domestic run, it has made $140 million for Paramount Pictures.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY slips to fourth spot with $10.9 million in its third week.  The former two-week Box Office Champ is approaching the $150 million mark in earnings.

 THE LAZARUS EFFECT debuts in fifth with $10.6 million for Relativity Media/D Films. The Horror starring Olivia Wilde was received harshly by Critics with 12% on the Tomatometer and a C- CinemaScore from Audiences.

AMERICAN SNIPER continues to perform exceedingly-well in seventh this weekend with $7.7 million for Warner Bros.  To-date, it has grossed $330 million in its North American run.

STILL ALICE gets a post-Oscar boost with Julianne Moore‘s win last weekend, in ninth with $2.6 million for Sony Pictures Classics/Mongrel Media.  The Alzheimers Drama cracks the Top Ten finally after seven weeks of release.

HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 rounds-out the Top Ten with $2.4 million for Paramount Pictures, with a total of $10 million in two weeks out.

The day finally has come and indeed it is HOUSE OF CARDS Day today!    We know that you hate Spoilers but without going into too much detail, we had the pleasure of checking-out the first few episodes so far in Season 3 of Netflix‘s prized Series!   The Season starts off with President Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) now in office and we witness his battle for support for his America Works Campaign, which seeks to place 10 million Americans in employment.  “You are entitled to nothing”, he tells America regarding the sense of entitlement Americans have to a cushy life of a post-retirement safety net. We also witness First Lady Claire‘s (Robin Wright) bid to become an Ambassador to the United Nations which certainly doesn’t come without a hitch.  Much detail also is given to the comeback of Doug Stamper (played wonderfully by Michael Kelly), whom after a catastrophe, is battling his way back to recovery and Frank‘s side as his Confidant.

Although admittedly the Season is starting off a  bit slower than previous, our attentions are directed to process and detail and we have the feeling something big and bad is brewing.  And we can’t wait to find out what.

We chat recently with Star Molly Parker who plays Jacqueline Sharpe (whom certainly is scheming something deliciously bad), and she’s absolutely right. This Season is v. much about the unbreakable marriage between Frank and Claire.  More on that here.

Netflix Canada streams Season 3 of HOUSE OF CARDS, now available!  Happy streaming this weekend!

(Photo credit: Netflix)

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR AND LOCK IT! Toronto ComiCon has announced their upcoming Celebrity Guest Line-up, taking place between March 20-22, 2015! And what we want to know is, ARE OUR EYES FOOLING US??? ’90s Teen Icon and overall Queen, Shannen Doherty, will be making an appearance!! This is a dream come true. We basically are dying of excitement!!

Here’s a complete list of Guests:
CHAD COLEMAN (The Walking Dead, The Wire)
KAREN GILLAN (Doctor Who)
SHANNEN DOHERTY (Beverly Hills 90210)
MORENA BACCARIN (Firefly, Homeland, Gotham)
J.AUGUST RICHARDS (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D)
AMBER BENSON (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
DICKEY BEER (Star Wars: Episode VI)
TERRY FARREL (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
CHRISTOPHER JUDGE (Stargate SG-1)

We are a bit saddened that Anthony Michael Hall no longer is appearing though!

For more details and ticketing info, click here.

A new Vlog has surfaced for SPECTRE, which is currently in production in Italy.  This new Post features Director Sam Mendes who tells us why it is he has signed on for a second time in the internationally-renowned BOND Franchise.

He says, says, “The reasons I’m doing the second Bond movie are the reasons I would do any movie, really, which is all to do with the story.  And in this movie, ‘Spectre,’ what you have is a movie entirely driven by Bond.  He is on a mission from the very beginning.”. Additionally, “It’s about whether or not to pursue the life he’s always pursued, whether he matters and is he going to continue or not.  And you’re going to have to come to see the movie to find out whether he does.”

See the Vlog here:

Sony Pictures Canada release SPECTRE on Friday, November 6, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures)