I LOVE SOFIA COPPOLA! It’s about time we get a new Film from one of my favourite Directors and The Bling Ring has that distinct neon-coloured West Coast Flare Coppola’s become synonymous with. Based on true events, the Dramedy centers around a ground of Teens who used the Internet to track the whereabouts of Celebrities via Twitter and Facebook, before robbing their homes between October 2008 through August 2009.  Over 50 homes were invaded including the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson, Orlando Bloom/Miranda Kerr, Audrina Patridge and Brian Austin Green/Megan Fox.

Taissa Farmiga, Katie Chang, Leslie Mann, Gavin Rossdale and Emma Watson star. Hilton even makes a Cameo.

Watch the Teaser Trailer below:

Complex has some more Photos from The Bling Ring here.

eOne Films releases The Bling Ring this June.

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One thing Canadian Television certainly is lacking is the presence of live Primetime programming – unlike our American Friends who have a litany of Talk Shows.  Entertainment Tonight Canada is changing it up with ET Canada Live and the Team behind the ever-popular Staple program have reached-out for a bit of help spreading the word about a super-exciting Opportunity!  ET Canada Live is giving one loyal Fan the chance to be a Special Guest Reporter alongside Cheryl Hickey, Rick Campanelli and Roz Weston on March 27, 2013!

Canadians can submit their 60-second Audition Videos right here, which will be reviewed by ET Canada‘s Producing Team. The top four submissions will be posted online and voting begins March 13, 2013 for the Winner! 

Good luck and hoping not-so-secretly the Winner is one of my own loyal Readers!

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Teen Hearthrobs New Kids on the Block are back with their first Disc since 2008’s The Block and they are ready to deliver their The Package Tour this Summer together with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men.  It was just announced today that the 80-million-album-selling Quintet have inked an exclusive deal with Universal Music Canada and with their Fanbase still being quite rabid here north of the Border, the move comes as no surprise at all.

NKTOB‘s new Disc, 10 is due in stores on April 2, 2013 and its new Single Remix (I Like The) already is available digitally.

The Package Tour hits Toronto on July 27, 2013 at Air Canada Centre.

Check-out Remix (I Like The) below:

I had the pleasure of seeing NKOTB live back in the Summer 2011 and it was amazing! 

See them perform Step by Step below:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

There is nothing I enjoy more than a good meal and when I discover good food, I love to share it. After making a splash on the West Coast in 2006, Kingyo Izakaya recently debuted in Toronto and our City’s pickiest Foodies are impressed.  The thought of Japanese Cuisine often conjures images of raw Fish and Bento Boxes and understandably, not everyone is a Fan. Kingyo‘s Menu, helmed by Chef Koji Zenimaru, is so much, much more. And in addition to Toronto’s Ramen Rage, Izakayas are not to be relegated to Side Show status.

What is an Izakaya, you ask?  If you haven’t already braved the two-hour-long waits to get into Hotspot Guu Izakaya (one at Church x Gerrard, one in The Annex) already, then you probably haven’t yet experience these establishments’ super-friendly atmosphere where everyone who enters is met with cheers as you come and go. Think  – a Pub which is more Food and Snack-centric; the Food choices are rather exquisite and if you ask me, Kingyo really steps-it-up a notch in terms of fanciness to a level others haven’t quite gone locally.

Tucked away in Cabbagetown, the dimly-lit Spot offers much more moving room than say, Guu.  Overall is a more comfortable dining experience.  I could not keep my eyes off the Television Screen as it played odd Japanese Sci-Fi Series from another era and Staff were attentive and friendly even if they multiple times brought wrong orders to our table.  Just once we hoped we’d actually get to eat them before they realized their mistakes!

I was wowed by their delicate Hamachi Yellow Tail Sashimi,  delighted by their Ebi-Mayo (Deep-fried Shrimp drizzled in Chili-Mayo Sauce), mesmerized by rich-flavoured Miso Broth Stew and absolutely floored by the gooey Mr. Sada’s Sea Urchin Shooter ($8 a pop). Although I’m laying-off Meats these days, I picked-off the pieces in their Beef Tataki Salad with Ume (Sour Plum) Dressing and still enjoyed its immense flavour and my Friends savoured The Legendary Chicken Wings by “Kinchan”, complete with some fancy expand-before-your-eyes Wet-Naps.  Sushi Selections were okay, but I’d save the appetite for a proper Sushi Shop.

Admittedly I’m iffy on often-bland Asian Desserts, myself much preferring a traditional sugary and frosted chunk of Cake, but Kingyo‘s 2 Color Almond Tofu impressed me so and hours later, I find myself craving that delicious Amaretto and Blueberry-heavy confection already.

Kingyo, King of Izakayas in Toronto.  They are situated at 51B Winchester St.  Website here.

See some offerings from their Menu:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Without a doubt it was all about Oz The Great and Powerful this weekend at the Box Office, the Prequel to The Wizard of Oz casting a spell on Moviegoers with a phenomenal $80.3 million earned from 3,912 theatres.  Audiences responded well to the Film, earning a B+ CinemaScore rating, although Critics weren’t as in-love, giving it a 60% rating over at Rotten Tomatoes.  Made for $215 million, the Disney Blockbuster will is still expanding overseas and easily should earn back its costs in coming weeks and is already en route to a Sequel. Worldwide it earned a monstrous $150 million.

Slipping to second this weekend is Jack the Giant Slayer, which debuted on-top last weekend for Warner Bros.  The Family-oriented Fantasy earned $10 million this weekend, bringing it’s cumulative total to $43.80 million in its two-week run.

The unstoppable Identity Thief in its fourth week still is going strong with $6.3 million in third spot, just ahead of a debuting Dead Man Down, starring Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace, with $5.4 million from 2,188 theatres.  Even though reviews weren’t so strong earning 35% on the Tomatometer, Audiences didn’t dislike the Film giving it a B- CinemaScore.

Relativity Media/eOne Films’ 21 and Over, in its second week earns $5.1 million grossing $16.8 million total in sixth. Safe Haven still hangs onto the Top Ten in seventh spot in its fourth week also, with $3.8 million.  Escape from Planet Earth sits in ninth with $3.2 million, earning a total $47.8 million in three weeks.  Rounding it all out is The Last Exorcism 2 with $3.1 million.

So pretty much everyone on the Internet is raving about Justin Timberlake‘s fantastic fifth time hosting Saturday Night Live and despite the dependency on lewd humour, there never was a dull moment as he charmed his way through Pre-taped/Live  Sketches and Performances of his latest two Singles.

Timberlake started off tonight with a Cold Open, doing a parody of Elton John performing Candle in the Wind in memory of recently-deceased Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez.  “Goodbye Hugo C…”, he sang.  The Actor/Singer/Songwriter/Entrepreneur was joined also by Saturday Night Live Veterans, who like him previously hosted five times including Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks, Chevy Chase,  Martin Short, Candace Bergen, Steven Martin and Dan Aykroyd.   The latter two even came back to reprise their roles as the sleazy Festrunk Brothers in a Dating Game Sketch enticing Vanessa Bayer, while  Timberlake and Andy Samberg  too tried seducing her with some raunchy ’90s-inspired R&B.  Think Dick in a Box, but like a fivesome.

Also brought back  was his Liquorville Sketch, which prior saw him perform alongside Lady Gaga.  This time around he dressed-up as a giant piece of Tofu promoting Veganism, with his own takes of Chic‘s Le Freak, Rihanna‘s We Found Love, Vanilla Ice‘s Ice Ice Baby with Vegan-friendly Lyrics.He capped it all off with his own take on Internet Viral Sensation The Harlem Shake but instead, The Vegan Shake.  Amazing!

Watch it below:

With his third solo Disc The 20/20 Experience due later this month, Timberlake made us remember why it is we love him so with stunning renditions of Suit & Tie (joined on-stage by Jay-Z) and Mirrors, both drawing loud cheers, sounding impeccable backed by The Tennessee Kids Band.

Just when we thought the laughs weren’t big enough, a Video Sketch of a fictitious Series with Nasim Pedrad titled She’s Got a Dick, where Timberlake‘s Character has to come to terms with the Woman he loves having some “surprise” male anatomy.  Keenan Thompson also appears on the Sketch curiously questioning Timberlake about its size.

Full Videos will be up on Global Television‘s Website tomorrow for Canadian Viewers.

We’ve got an exciting Justin Timberlake Giveaway coming this week.  Stay tuned for more!

(Photo credit: NBC)

Hot on the heels of its announcement earlier this week of adding its Ultimate Sports Celebrity Experience, Fan Expo Canada has just announced some new additions to their annual Convention in Toronto this August including the likes of Lena Headey (Game of Thrones), Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver), Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead) and also the legendary George Takei (Star Trek).

Fans who attended Fan Expo‘s Toronto Comicon this weekend were treated to the news first.  Timing will be perfect particularly for Headey who stars in one of this Summer’s most eagerly-awaited Blockbusters, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, which she filmed here last year.

In case you didn’t catching wind, it was announced that Sports Icons like Hulk Hogan, Ron Turcotte, Joe Montana and Bobby Orr also will be meeting Fans for a fee this August, with more names to come shortly.

Perhaps this will be the year True Blood‘s Sam Trammell doesn’t bail on us Toronto Fans?

For more information, visit Fan Expo Canada‘s website here.  Fan Expo Canada (Toronto) takes place between August 22-25, 2013 at Metro Convention Centre.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

At just 34 years of age, James Franco has achieved what many of his Peers will never accomplish in a lifetime – a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Attending the Ceremony earlier today in support of Franco were his Mother Betsy Lou, younger Brother Dave and longtime Friend Seth Rogen.  Franco’s acting career began back in 1997 and ever since, we have seen a truly eclectic body of work from the Actor ranging from Action Flicks to Soap Operas to Arthouse Films.

Tomorrow sees the release of his eagerly-awaited Oz The Great and Powerful, the Prequel to The Wizard of Oz, which has him in the Titular Role.  This perhaps is his biggest role yet in  Career which has seen several highs. Click here to read my glowing Review!

See more Photos below:

(Photo credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

After several delays, it would appear that the release of Behind the Candelabra (formerly known as Liberace) is finally before us. Based on the Memoir by legendary Vocalist/Pianist Wladziu Valentino Liberace‘s much younger Lover, Scott Thorson, the HBO Movie dishes on the scandal and extravagance behind their relationship.

Starring Michael Douglas in the titular role, the Actor originally signed-on in 2008 to star in the Film, although delays ensued due to his battle with Cancer. Matt Damon plays Thorson, in addition to a strong Supporting Cast which includes Scott Bakula, Paul Reiser and Rob Lowe. If that weren’t enough, Steven Soderbergh helms what looks to be this year’s Game Change – and we know many Primetime EMMYsand Golden  Globes that won.

With the help of Prosthetics, Michael Douglas goes through the most amazing transformation of all and it is reported that Damon had a special Tanning Technician visit his home regularly to gear-up for his role.

Although we’re still waiting on the Trailer, Entertainment Weekly gets a Sneak Peek for the Movie with both Damon and Douglas on the cover of their current Issue.

Click here for more on that.

HBO airs Behind the Candelabra on May 26, 2013.

(Photo credit: Entertainment Weekly)

Right in time to launch the upcoming third season of HBO‘s Game of Thrones, Scottish Actress Rose Leslie is in-town and ready to work in a big way. The 26-year-old Actress first gained recognition internationally with a role in acclaimed Downton Abbey as the Housemaid Gwen, and now her star officially has risen first appearing on the second season of Thrones as Ygritte.

In addition to a bevy of Television and Radio appearances, including visits to The Roz & Mocha Show at KISS 92.5 and Global Television‘s The Morning Show (Toronto Edition), she also will be visiting CBC later today for George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight. Tomorrow, she will be gracing  the Red Carpet opening of Game of Thrones: The Exhibition. The Event runs from March 9-16, 2013 at the Design Exchange, showcasing Artifacts from the first two Seasons of the Series, with selections from the upcoming Season.

The porcelain-skinned and petite Leslie was gracious enough to stop for a quick Snap earlier today, absolutely lovely and sweet!  Unfortunately, no signs yet of Co-Star Kit Harington, who is said to be seeing Leslie, while slated to film Paul W.S. Anderson‘s Pompeii in Toronto next month.

Game of Thrones Season Three premieres on HBO Canada Sunday, March 31, 2013.  See what Celebrities like Elijah Wood, Seth Green, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron, Anna Kendrick are freaking out about!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/HBO)