The Stars just keep coming to Toronto! Funnyman Jim Carrey will be in-town this weekend to promote his new Children’s Book, How Roland Rolls. It was just a year ago that the Newmarket-born Actor was in the City filming Kick-Ass 2 and who would’ve known he had this up his sleeve?
Official Synopsis:
HOW ROLAND ROLLS is a story about a wave named Roland who’s afraid that, one day, when he hits the beach, his life will be over. But when he gets deep, he’s struck by the notion that he’s not just a wave he’s the whole big, wide ocean! The story shows humanity’s interconnectedness through the metaphor of a wave in the ocean.
The Book is lavishly illustrated by Rob Nason, who won a Golden Reel award for his work as Art Director on the film Anastasia, as well as an Annie Awards nomination. His work on Thumbelina garnered the Hans Christian Andersen award. His Cover for the inspiring grass-roots Children’s Book, Saltwater Taffy, was nominated as Cover of the Year and was a Finalist for the prestigious Benjamin Franklin award.
You can see Carrey in-person this Sunday at Indigo Yorkdale (3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON) at 1:00 PM EST as he’ll be signing copies of How Roland Rolls. Wristbands will be handed-out at 10:00 AM to those who buy the Book in-store that day. He will be signing copies of the Book only and there will be a maximum 1-2 copies signed per Customer.
More details here on the Event.
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After making – pardon the pun – splash at the TIFF ’13, Co-Directors Edward Burtynsky and Jennifer Baichwal are set to release their breathtaking Documentary, WATERMARK. Mongrel Media and Mr. Will Wong not only want you to see the Directors in-person this weekend, but we also want you to win a Signed Poster from the Film!
Official Synopsis:
Every living thing needs Water to survive. Humans use with it in a variety of ways, numerous times a day. But how often do we consider the complexity of that interaction? And, unless we’re confronted by a lack of Water, when do we think about how important it is in creating, sustaining and enriching life?
This Documentary brings together diverse stories from 10 Countries around the globe about people and their relationship with Water. What they use it for, what they learn from it, and why they’re drawn to it, as well as the consequences from overuse.
The Film focusses on massive floating abalone farms off China’s Fujian Coast and the construction site of the biggest Arch Dam in the World – the Xiluodu, six times the size of the Hoover. It also takes a look at the barren Desert Delta where the mighty Colorado River no longer reaches the Ocean, and the Water-intensive leather tanneries of Dhaka.
Watch the Trailer below:
Toronto definitely loves their Kat Von D! The Tattoo Artist-turned-Celebrity thanks to the success of TLC Reality Series L.A. Ink, is back to a City she knows well, being engaged to Toronto Superstar DJ/Producer deadmau5. The best-selling Author is in-town to promote her latest Book from HarperCollins, Go Big or Go Home, which features Essays and illustrations of large-scale Tattoos.
Von D (short for von Drachenberg) kicked-off her day of Press out at KISS 92.5 appearing on the Roz & Mocha Show, before heading the down road to Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition). In great spirits, she stopped to sign some Autographs and pose for Photos. Noticing Billy with me she called out, “Oh, look! A little Marshmallow!!”. Aww! For some odd reason I clicked the Timer button on my Camera by accident and when doing our Selfie, she was more than nice to smile for a full 12 seconds before the flash finally went off. Sweetheart!
She will appear at Chapters – John & Richmond tonight at 7:00 PM and if her last Signing in December 2010 is any indication how popular she is, you should really get there early as she signs copies of Go Big or Go Home tonight.
Learn more about Go Big or Go Home right here.
Our Snap below:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/HarperCollins)
Already a star-studded day in Toronto, Canadian-born Crooner Paul Anka was out and about today cross-promoting his Memoir My Way and latest Disc Classic Songs, My Way. He may 71-years-of-age, but he’s definitely still got the energy, aggressively in promotion mode doing an entire day of Press which saw him on Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition) and at CBC for most of the afternoon for tapings including Q Radio and George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight.
The former Teen Icon and overall brilliant Singer/Songwriter is known best for his own Hits Lonely Boy and My Home Town, but has also penned some Classics in the American Songbook including Frank Sinatra‘s My Way and Tom Jones’ She’s a Lady.
The support was overwhelming for Anka as he exited the CBC Building today swarmed by Autograph Seekers and starstruck Passersby. Being the example of grace he is, none were left disappointed as she signed his signature generously despite the intense vibe.
See our Snap below:
Hilarious Nia Vardalos has returned to Toronto, this time to promote her new Book, Instant Mom. Many of us know her from her unforgettable performance in self-written, Oscar-nominated My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Vardalos‘ Book details the Writer/Director/Actress’ experience as a Mother after adopting her Daughter Ilaria together with Husband Ian Gomez. It includes innovative tips to take-on the challenges of becoming a Mom and also a How-to-Adopt section.
In addition to a busy morning of appearances including a visit to CTV‘s Marilyn Denis Show, City‘s Breakfast Television, she also will be co-hosting for two days straight on Global Television‘s The Morning Show. She even learned how to make Sake Cocktails today, joking with the Mixologist, “You’re just making this up as you go, aren’t you?”.
I caught-up with the beautiful Vardalos as she was waiting on her ride away from the rain, next outfit in-hand. In addition to snapping an awesome Photo together, we chat about my Blog quickly and she was excited for me to spread the word for her. It’s always amazing seeing one of our v. own go on to do well abroad and returning home just as humble and genuine!
Those of you hoping to meet Vardalos have your chance tonight as she signs copies of Instant Mom at Indigo – Yonge & Eglinton tonight at 7:00 PM. Have fun!
Our Snap below:
Order Instant Mom right here.
UPDATE: Look who Re-Tweeted this Post!
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“Food Porn” Queen Nigella Lawson is currently in Toronto in support of both her latest Book, Nigellissima: Instant Italian Inspiration available via Random House in Canada. The stunning British Food Writer and Television Personality met hundreds of Fans at Indigo – Manulife Centre yesterday, signing copies of her Book and earlier today was at City‘s Breakfast Television cooking-up recipes from it also.
Stunning, even at 7:00 AM, Lawson stepped-out of her Mercedes and was sweet enough to stop for a Photo with me, as she was kept dry under the rain by her Handler.
Lawson also currently can be seen on ABC‘s The Taste, pairing her with Culinary Greats Anthony Bourdain, Ludo Lefebvre and Brian Malarkey, a Cooking competition all about… you guess it, taste. The Series airs Tuesday nights at 8:00 PM EST on CTV in Canada.
Order Nigellissima: Instant Italian Inspiration here.
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Random House)
He’s back …and hotter than ever. Politician/Actor/Bodybuilder and Author Arnold Schwarzenegger is in Toronto to promote his Memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Story. The Book from Simon & Schuster is gaining tons of buzz surrounding his dishing-out about two Affairs he had while married to Ex-Wife Maria Shriver. Any concerns about him being uncomfortable about the matter would appear to have been alleviated – Schwarzenegger looked in great spirits as he arrived at Indigo Manulife Centre earlier today to meet Fans at his Autograph Signing. Some even got to shake his hand!
Fans queued as early as last night for a chance to meet their Idol and despite only 250 Wristbands being offered this morning at 8:00 AM, a massive Crowd came out still to show their Support still even without chance of an Autograph.
Schwarzenegger can next be seen in his return to the Big Screen in January as The Land Stand hits theatres via Alliance Films.
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Exciting star-studded week ahead for Toronto as Megastar, Politician and Author Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to Toronto once again to promote this Memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story – out on Monday. More recently returning to the Big Screen with a smaller role as Trench in The Expendables Series, Schwarzenegger and his Autobiography have been gaining a lot of Publicity as he touches upon his shocking one-night affair, ending his 25-year marriage to Maria Shriver.
To get your chance to meet The Terminator himself, simply arrive early at Indigo Manulife Centre (55 Bloor Street West) on the morning of Thursday, October 4, 2012. Wristbands will be distributed at 8:00 AM to those who buy the Book at the location and the Signing begins at noon. No posed Photography nor Memorabilia will be permitted, although Fans are welcome to watch and take Candids. More details here. Somebody get me his Autograph!!
Read about his last visit here in January 2011 – he even threw over a wave my way!
As if that wasn’t exciting enough, English Model and Actress Elizabeth Hurley (Austin Powers, Gossip Girl) makes a rare appearance in Toronto on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at The Bay – Queen Street for Estée Lauder’s Breast Cancer Awareness Program. Hurley as per Twitter, will be lighting Landmark Buildings the colour pink in both New York and Toronto (hmm, I wonder which one!), while also meeting Fans in-store noon-ish that day and doing a few Interviews too. Follow The Bay on Twitter for more.
Continuing the theme of British invasion, The Bay – Queen Street will be launching Topshop the day after (Thursday, October 4, 2012) with prizes to be won. Details on that here.
On Friday, October 5, 2012, three-time GRAMMY Winner Kenny Rogers will be in-town promoting his latest Memoir, Luck or Something Like It. Appearances include visits to The Marilyn Denis Show and also CBC‘s Q Radio.
Sharpen those Sharpies!
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