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#CORUSUPFRONT: OLIVER STARK, HANNAH GOTTESMAN, CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, DANIEL EZRA, PAUL ADELSTEIN + MORE AT 2018 CORUS UPFRONTS
Continuing with all the Upfront festivities in Toronto this week, Corus Entertainment is the latest Television giant to unveil their 2018/2019 schedule at the CORUS USFRONT!
Canadian favourites like Big Brother Canada, Mary Kills People, Private Eyes and Entertainment Tonight Canada will be returning for another season. Lifestyle favourites Top Chef Canada, Holmes + Holmes, Property Brothers, Property Brothers: Buying and Selling, Carnival Eats and Ultimate Food Bucket List are among the new and returning.
New and exciting to Global’s Primetime Lineup are Series FBI, NEW AMSTERDRAM, HAPPY TOGETHER, ABBY’S, I FEEL BAD, THE NEIGHBOURHOOD and DANCING WITH THE STARS: JUNIORS.
In-town to ring-in the celebrations were the likes of Property Brothers, Cedric The Entertainer (The Neighbourhood), Zeeko Zaki (FBI), Jocko Sims (New Amsterdam), Daniel Ezra (All American), Paul Adelstein (I Feel Bad) and Oliver Stark (911). Stark’s partner Hannah Gottesman (Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2) also come out to support him!
See some Snaps:
Cedric The Entertainer
Paul Adelstein
Daniel Ezra
Hannah Gottesman
Oliver Stark
Jocko Sims
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#SPOTTED: ANNA PAQUIN, DONOVAN BAILEY, DAVID SUZUKI + MORE AMONG 2017 CANADA’S WALK OF FAME INDUCTEES
There aren’t many awards which Canadian-born Actress Anna Paquin hasn’t earned. The Winnipeg-born star has the distinction of being the second-youngest actress ever to win an Oscar for her work in Jane Campion‘s 1993 Film The Piano, and also a Golden Globe Award win too for her popular role in acclaimed HBO Series True Blood as Sookie Stackhouse. In addition to recent work starring in CBC series Alias Grace and Bellevue, the latter which brought her to Toronto earlier this year, Paquin has a high-profile recurring role as Rogue on the X-Men Franchise.
Despite being based in America, Paquin gets a heroine’s welcome home being honoured with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. She sees herself honoured alongside national treasures like two-time Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey and Scientist/Activist David Suzuki. Receiving inductions post-humously are Humanitarian Viola Desmond (seen on our most recent $10 note), Telecommunications Pioneer Ted Rogers, and Musician Stompin’ Tom Connors (Cineplex Legends Inductee). JUNO Winner Shawn Hook received this year’s Allan Slaight Honour.
Paquin arrived at the 19th edition of the ceremony glamorous in shimmering flower adornments and black (dress by Pamella Roland), husband Stephen Moyer opening the door for her as she exited her SUV like the perfect gentleman he is. She now can count herself among the 173 notables honoured with stars along the walkways of Toronto’s Entertainment District. Singer/Songwriter Jann Arden filled Gala hosting duties.
Paquin and Moyer (born Emery) both recently collaborated together on upcoming Film The Parting Glass, filmed here in Toronto. Moyer directs, with their True Blood Co-Star Denis O’Hare penning the Script.
Beyond Famous: Canada’s Walk of Fame, an hour-long Documentary hosted by past Inductee Eric McCormack, airs on Global Television Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 8 PM ET.
See a Snap of the stunning Paquin and us:
More over at http://canadaswalkoffame.com.
Canada’s Walk of Fame is brought to us by Cineplex Entertainment, NBCUniversal, Slaight Communications, Air Canada and Global Television.
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#SPOTTED: STARS IN TORONTO FOR 2017 CORUS UPFRONT
Last but certainly not least of the Canadian network Upfronts this week is the Corus Upfront which took over Rebel Night Club at the city’s waterside today. Unveiled today were some of the media giant’s new programming offerings for their 2017/2018 line-up. New series to appear on the Corus family of television stations include: THE SINNER, ABSENTIA, MARVEL’S RUNAWAYS, MARVEL’S CLOAK AND DAGGER, VALOR, KNIGHTFALL, THE BOLD TYPE and college-ish.
After successful runs int he past, these following series also make a return: TRANSPARENT, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, TRAVELERS, SUPERGIRL, MR. ROBOT, OUTLANDER and VIKINGS. This in addition to several additions to their lifestyle and kids’ slates including popular reality series like The Bachelor Canada and Top Chef Canada coming back, plus new and returning programs with loved and trusted stars Bryan Baeumler, Mike Holmes, Scott McGillivray, Sarah Richardson and the Scott Brothers.
See some of the names in-town to celebrate the Corus Upfront today including Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T.), LL Cool J (NCIS: Los Angeles), Lucas Till (MacGyver), Jermaine Fowler (Superior Donuts), Eric McCormack (Travelers), Mike Vogel (The Brave) and more!
Baby Boy! With #ShemarMoore, here at the #CorusUpfront for #SWAT!
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#LucasTill at the #CorusUpfront for #MacGyver.
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For more on their CORUS 2017/2018 line-up, click here.
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#SPOTTED: RJ MITTE IN TORONTO FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES
Although he was to make it into the City last week for his latest Film THE RECALL, Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte made it here at last for a different reason. The 24-year-old actor known best for his work on that AMC series as Walter White Jr., was like his character, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. He has overcome the odds and he is here to speak about it at the 18th annual Ability and Beyond Dinner at the Royal York Hotel tonight for The March of Dimes Canada, hosted by Carolyn Mackenzie of Global Television.
After flying in to Toronto last night, Mitte did a bit of press today including Global Television’s The Morning Show about his partnership with The March of Dimes.
He was amazingly nice to stop after hopping out of his cab for a quick Snap!
More on the event here.
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#SPOTTED: ADAM SCOTT IN TORONTO FOR “THE OVERNIGHT”
Parks and Recreation Star Adam Scott has been quiet of late and we’re thrilled to have him back! The dapper Funnyman last graced our city in 2011 walking the Red Carpet for Dramedy Friends With Kids. After premiering at Sundance to positive reception, his latest Comedy THE OVERNIGHT now is set for release.
The Film centers on a young family who relocate to L.A. They meet another mysterious young family and decide to go on a playdate which takes a turn to the interesting and revealing. Everyone is talking about the prosthetics. Jason Schwartzman and Taylor Schilling star also.
Scott has a busy day ahead doing promotion for The Overnight and in the 6 AM hour was at Breakfast Television where Fans say that despite being quiet, was very kind. He arrived at The Morning Show in the 8 AM hour and was all smiles.
See the Trailer:
Scott‘s Interview on CP24 Breakfast:
Our Snap (with Billy!!):
The Archive release THE OVERNIGHT in select cities Friday, June 26, 2015 with additional cities to follow.
More here.
(Photo/video credit: The Archive/Mr. Will Wong)
#SPOTTED: JEFF PROBST IN TORONTO FOR “SURVIVOR: CAGAYAN” AND “KISS ME”
He’s brought home four Emmy Awards and has survived 28 seasons of Survivor and now he is up for a new challenge with his second ever directorial effort, Kiss Me.
Centering on a Teenager coping with Scoliosis, Probst attracted an intriguing Cast including Emily Osment, Jenna Fischer, Missi Pyle and Sara Bolger.
Probst appeared on The Morning Show (National Edition) earlier today, talking about his new Film and also what it takes to be a Survivor. Watch the Interview here.
Arriving early, the v. handsome Probst took a few moments to pose for Photos and sign some Autographs. We certainly weren’t immune to his charms!
Kiss Me opens in theatres later this year. Survivor: Cagayan airs Wednesday nights 8 PM on Global Television.
#SPOTTED: TAYLOR DAYNE IN TORONTO FOR LIVING ARTS CENTRE SHOW
Growing up in the late ’80s and early ’90s, it was impossible to avoid the powerful, resonating vocals of New York-born Diva, Taylor Dayne (nee Leslie Wunderman). Singles like Tell it to my Heart, Don’t Rush Me, With Every Beat of my Heart and the ever-moving Love Will Lead You Back have a timelessness to them which still to this day have a home on the Dancefloor and Adult Contemporary Radio.
The still-gorgeous Actress/Songstress is in town for a Show tonight at the Living Arts Centre and on a super-rare occasion, she did a round of Interviews early today promoting it with visits to CITY‘s Breakfast Television and Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition). Looking a vision of perfection in red, it is somehow as if time had stood still as somehow she looks even more stunning than in the ’80s!
Dayne performed on Breakfast Television (watch here) after sitting down for a Chat with Dina Pugliese, before heading-off to her appearance on The Morning Show. Despite it being beyond freezing, she gestured to her many ardent fans outside the window, assuring them she’d be out momentarily to greet them. And she did!
You can always tell by the gleam in my eyes when I’m that extra-bit excited about meeting someone and I’ve waited my whole life to meet Taylor Dayne!
See our Snap:
Follow Dayne on Twitter here!
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#SPOTTED: EVANGELINE LILLY IN TORONTO FOR “THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG”
The beautiful Evangeline Lilly received a Heroine’s welcome home today as the Actress is in-town promoting The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as Tauriel, the Woodland Elf. Her Character was specifically written into the Film by The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Helmer Peter Jackson. Best known for her work in long-running Series LOST as Kate Austen, she has starred also in Academy Award-winning Best Picture, The Hurt Locker, and more recently Box Office Hit, Real Steel opposite Hugh Jackman.
The Actress did various Television Stop-offs earlier this morning including CITY‘s Breakfast Television were Fans were delighted by her illuminating smile and such was the case where more Fans and Photographers were in awe of her beauty outside Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition) Studios! Lilly claims her biggest struggle filming the Movie was dealing her “Mommy Brain”, getting back into the flow of work after delivering her Baby Kahekili mid-2011.
Watch her Interview with Kris Reyes and Rosey Edeh below:
Billy and I were lucky enough to get a Snap with the Alberta-born, British Columbia-raised Star who was gracious to take a few moments of her hectic day to greet Fans. “You want me to take a Pic with your Dog?” she asked me, “Of course!”.
See our Snap:
Warner Bros. Pictures Canada releases The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on Friday, December 13, 2013.
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong | Video credit: Shaw Media)
#SPOTTED: JEFF TIMMONS IN TORONTO FOR “MEN OF THE STRIP” TOUR
After hosting a The Chippendales Event in Las Vegas to rousing success, 98° Member Jeff Timmons is now in Toronto taking it one step further with his MEN OF THE STRIP Tour! Touching-down at Uniun Nightclub last night, the Troupe of Exotic Male Dancers teased and pleased a packed Crowd of Women, demonstrating the choreography of Co-Founder Glenn Douglas Packard.
Las Vegas-Resident Timmons, Packard a sampling of the Dancers on the Tour including Keith and Joel, were out and about promoting the sizzling Affair around the City this morning. Stop-offs included KISS 92.5‘s The Roz & Mocha Show and also a visit to Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition).
Just in Toronto earlier this year for the Megashow known as The Package Tour alongside New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men, the future currently is uncertain for 98°, one of the biggest Boy Bands of the ’90s, after releasing their latest Disc 2.0, which charted the U.S. Billboard Hot 200 Chart.
Still looking in top form, Timmons came-out and hugged a Fan he recognized from his Show last night, coming-out to support him again today. Perfect for the Holidays, we took a Snap by Shaw Media‘s gorgeous Holiday Tree, just put-up this weekend. Timmons et al. were of course amazingly nice, getting Billy in on the fun!
Click here to learn more about Men of the Strip. A Reality TV Series based on the Troupe also currently is in development!
See our Snap:
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#SPOTTED: LESLIE JORDAN IN TORONTO FOR “FRUIT FLY: DO GAY MEN REALLY BECOME THEIR MOTHERS?”
Longevity and Leslie Jordan certainly have become synonymous with one another. You know him from Will & Grace, Star Trek: Voyager, Ugly Betty and more recently American Horror Story: Coven and now the brilliant EMMY Award-winning Actor graces our City with his presence this weekend with not one, but two Shows at enWave Theatre (Harbourfront Centre).
Titled Fruit Fly: Do Gay Men Become Their Mothers?, Jordan will be raising money for the Casey House with proceeds from the Shows. He will be reflecting on his storied Career and relationship with his beloved Southern Belle of a Mother, Miss Peggy Ann, in his 90-minute Show.
The diminutive Actor did a Guest Host spot on Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition) earlier and you can watch his appearance here.
On his way to the Studio, he was awesome to stop for some Snaps and Autographs with Fans. “Oh, I’ve made a new Friend!”, he says to Billy, giving him a smooch, which gladly he reciprocated back as you can see!
See our Snap:
More details on Jordan‘s two Toronto Shows this weekend here.
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