#TIFF18: DAY TEN – KRISTEN STEWART, LAURA DERN, JAMES JAGGER, JIM STURGESS + KELVIN HARRISON JR.

By Mr. Will Wong It's hard to believe TIFF '18 already has come to an end! Amidst the half-hour sleeps and hustling venue to venue we now can finally take a deep breath and appreciate what a wonderful Festival it was yet again! While this edition definitely was a bit of endurance test - we were working right to the end - it is one of those things you look back at and miss greatly. We already are strategizing for TIFF '19 and believe us, we'll be ready! A warmhearted thank you to all our ... Read more

#TIFF18: “HOTEL MUMBAI” PRESS CONFERENCE

Photos and Words Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong Hotel Mumbai had its Press Conference at the TIFF Bell Lightbox today. The Film depicts the terrorist attack that happened in Mumbai in 2008 and follows the victims and those who survived. Actors Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Jason Isaacs, Nazanin Boniadi, Tilda Cobham-Hervey and Anupam Kher were on hand along with Director Anthony Maras to talk about the film. When asked about what the actors think the main takeaway from the Film is they all ... Read more

#SPOTTED: THE CAST AND CREW OF “LITTLE ITALY” IN TORONTO FOR WORLD PREMIERE

Call it a homecoming! The Cast and Crew behind LITTLE ITALY brought it all back home for a festive bash at Scotiabank Theatre tonight in Toronto!  The Romantic-Comedy directed by Donald Petrie (Miss Congeniality, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) took over the City last summer and Torontonians have been excited to see this pizza delivered! Attending the event were Petrie himself and the Film's stars, Emma Roberts, Hayden Christensen, Andrea Martin, Danny Aiello, Jane Seymour, Andrew Phung, ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: BRIAN HENSON ON “THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS”

Puppeteer Jim Henson and his creations have left an indelible mark on the world and continue to this day to speak to generations well beyond his all too short a time here. You'd be hard-pressed to find a child of Generation X, Y or Z, who hasn't been touched deeply by The Muppets or Sesame Street, firm proof that his legacy still continues on to this day thanks to The Jim Henson Company and his surviving children. Among them, eldest son Brian Henson is priming the release of his ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: BO BURNHAM ON “EIGHTH GRADE”

Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong “I connect to her personally. This isn’t a story about my daughter. This is a story about me, now, through her.” This type of observation is not what I thought I would hear from Bo Burnham. Admittedly, my knowledge of the 27-year-old Comedian was limited to his scene stealing role in last summer’s Oscar-nominated The Big Sick. But as I discovered his eclectic and zany stand-up comedy routines and music videos on YouTube (the online arena where ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: ERIK STOLHANSKE, PAUL SOTER + STEVE LEMME ON “SUPER TROOPERS 2”

By George Kozera and Mr. Will Wong Since the smash 2001 success of SUPER TROOPERS, Fans of the Broken Lizard Comedy Group have long been waiting on a follow-up. In Toronto to promote the anticipated Cult Hit Sequel were the men behind the laughs. Our George Kozera had the pleasure of chatting with Stars and Writers of SUPER TROOPERS 2 (directed by the Group's Jay Chandrasekhar) including Erik Stolhanske (Rabbit), Paul Soter (Carl Foster) and Steve Lemme (Mac). When a border dispute arises ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: JOEY NICEFORO ON DEBUT SOLO DISC “PRICELESS”

An original member of the Canadian Tenors, many of us already know Joey Niceforo’s voice. The Sudbury-born Singer is priming the release of his debut Solo Disc, PRICELESS showcasing in true cinematic beauty his emotion and range on the collection of original work and covers. We chat with Niceforo about his process, the nerve-wrecking experience of recording at historic Abbey Road Studios in London, working with songwriting legend Dianne Warren and what we can expect on the Disc. Q) Your ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: STARS OF 2018 TORONTO COMICON

Returning once again at Metro Toronto Convention Centre this weekend is TORONTO COMICON. The three-day event runs March 16-18, 2018, bringing together all things Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, Cosplay and Gaming-related. Artists and Celebrities are abound at the event, giving Fans a rare chance to meet the talent including the likes of Seth Gilliam (The Walking Dead), Eugene Brave Rock (Wonder Woman), Manu Bennett (Arrow), Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files), Joonas Suotamo (Star Wars), Megan Follows ... Read more

#CDNSCREENAWARDS: “MAUDIE”, “ALIAS GRACE” + “KIM’S CONVENIENCE” TOP WINNERS AT THE 2018 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS

By Amanda Gilmore and Mr. Will Wong Now in its sixth year, the Canadian Screen Awards Broadcast Gala caps-off a week of celebrations in Toronto honouring the Country's very best in Film, Television and Digital Media.  Held at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, the Awards are an answer to Canada's humility and need for a real star system.  The Gala was hosted by Jonny Harris and Emmy Hunter. Winning top honours this year was the Aisling Walsh Film MAUDIE based on the life of Canadian ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: DANAI GURIRA ON “BLACK PANTHER”

Huge things are expected of Marvel's long-awaited BLACK PANTHER and with just another week to go till release, Toronto Fans were treated to a celebratory Canadian Premiere for the Ryan Coogler-directed Film. Fans queued hours for a chance at rush tickets to the event graced by none other than star Danai Gurira, known best for her work on AMC's acclaimed series The Walking Dead as Michonne. The groundbreaking Blockbuster comes with raves based on its Los Angeles Premiere last week and members ... Read more