Some days I’m literally convinced that I was born to meet Celebrities.  Today at my Day Job, I head down to the Gym to get a nice, nourishing breakfast, when I had to do a triple-take.  Why in the World would Sportscaster Brian Williams be at my office working out?  Well he was.

Although I’m not much of a Sports Nut, watching the Olympics as a Kid was unavoidable and you all know how much I love Horse Racing, for which he was a regular Commentator on major Race Telecasts. Brian Williams was always on CBC with a highly-distinctive manner about him which came to define much of my younger years.

We missed Williams’ familiar voice and face on CTV‘s (which he transitioned over to) coverage of the Winter Olympics in Sochi this year, but the Man certainly has left behind a legacy which several after him could only aspire for.

The Officer of the Order of Canada was awesome to stop and pose for a Photo by the Cash Register with me today, extending a handshake. Made. My. Life!

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(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/The Sweeney Agency)

“I had wings once. They were stolen from me.”.

I cannot take this anymore. The wait is torturous!  A brand new Teaser for the upcoming official MALEFICENT  (pronounced “ma-lef-is-sent“) Trailer has just surfaced. Although not quite as dark and creepy as the previous, we get a little more insight on Jolie‘s infamous Character as we hear her speak with Elle Fanning‘s Princess Aurora.

Watch the Teaser below:

UPDATE: Just one day after the above Teaser, comes the brand-new official Trailer below.  Much to her shock, Princess Aurora discovers exactly whom she is in the presence of!

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures release MALEFICENT on Friday, May 30, 2014.

(Photo/video credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

The eighth edition of the Canadian Film Fest takes place in Toronto this weekend.  The three-day Event taking place at The Royal in Little Italy, will showcase six Feature Films and 14 Short Films, aiming to celebrate, promote and help advance Canadian Filmmaking.

Festival Executive Director Bern Euler says, “It is an honour to present these films for Toronto audiences to enjoy and celebrate all of the talent in our own backyard.”.  Canadian Film Fans will have a chance to connect via Meet-and-Greets with Talent and Workshops also will be held.  A highlight of the Festival this year is the Super Channel Script Accelerator Contest, awarding $30,000-$50,000 in pre-licensing as a Grand Prize.

Opening the Festival this year is PATCH TOWN, Director Craig Goodwill’s Feature Debut starring none other than recent Canadian Screen Awards Fan’s Choice Winner Zoie Palmer, Julian Richings, Rob Ramsay and a highly-familiar face in Scott Thompson.

Official Synopsis:

Jon is just another mindless laborer on an assembly line, but at no ordinary factory. Day after day he and his fellow drones Harvest Kids from cabbages – kids that will go on to become the beloved toys of little Boys and Girls in the land outside this dreadful factory. But when Jon discovers an awful secret that he and all the indentured workers are actually grown-up and discarded toys, he’ll have to take on a villainous Corporation to reunite with his long-lost Mother, protect his newfound Family, and finally find freedom.

Watch the Trailer for Patchtown below:

Fans of HBO‘s True Blood will delight at a chance to see THE PRIVILEGED starring Series Star Sam Trammell.

Official Synopsis:

Richard Hunter, a promising young Lawyer at a prestigious Firm, has the perfect future mapped out. However, a costly mistake with a powerful client has put it all at risk. In a desperate attempt to save his job, Richard and his Wife Tara spend the weekend at the Cottage of Senior Partner Preston Westwood. The young Couple is quickly seduced by their charismatic Hosts’ lavish lifestyle but it is clear that something ominous lies just below the surface. After a devastating act of violence reveals that they have become pawns in a blood feud between the Westwoods and a local Family, Richard and Tara must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for success: their morals, their marriage, or their lives.

Watch the Trailer for THE PRIVILEGED below:

Rather intriguing is the hilarious-looking PLAY THE FILM.

Official Synopsis:

When the opening night of a new Play goes horribly awry, the actors are forced to frantically improvise the plot onstage. Clashing egos, tested friendships and a series of disastrous misunderstandings combine to create the most offensive, shocking and accidental piece of theater ever to debut in front of a live Audience.

See the Trailer for PLAY THE FILM:

AFTERPARTY closes the Festival this year, a 30-Something’s Coming-of-Age Drama.

Official Synopsis:

On the night of his brother’s wedding, Best Man Charlie (Graham Coffeng) gets the old Gang back together for a fun-filled, post-reception after party at the Newlyweds’ home where he has been staying for several weeks. Unsure of how to proceed with his own troubled marriage, Charlie reunites “the fellas” fifteen years after High School in hopes that revisiting the past will help him find clarity about his plans for the future. What Charlie finds, however, is that while his friends have all taken different paths, they are all faced with similar conundrums that come with being in their thirties.

See the Trailer below for AFTERPARTY:

Tickets cost a super-reasonable $12.50 and can be purchased here!

The Canadian Film Fest runs Thursday, March 20 through Saturday, March 22, 2014.

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District PR, eOne Films and Mr. Will Wong want to give Readers a chance to see the exciting new Thriller, 3 DAYS IN HAVANA in Toronto and Montreal! Gil Bellows who co-directs/produces/writes and stars in the Film will be in attendance for a Q&A at the Toronto Advance Screening!

Official Synopsis:

When Jack Petty (Gil Bellows) meets a pretty Lady on a stopover on his way to Havana, Cuba, he does not know what will happen. Although the Lady gives him travel tips, she also whispers something frightening in his ear. Meeting her again, Jack finds himself in the middle of an assassination and kidnapping plot.

Watch the Trailer below:

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Official Artwork:

eOne Films release 3 Days in Havana in Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa and Montreal on Friday, March 28, 2014.

Gil Bellows, Billy & Mr. Will:

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films/Mr. Will Wong)

It was a momentous occasion as Swine Queen – the Diva herself – Miss Piggy visited Toronto in support of her upcoming Blockbuster, MUPPETS MOST WANTED.  In continuation of 2011 Feature The Muppets, this latest Instalment sees the Gang, while on a World Tour, wrapped into a European Jewel Heist, led by Kermit Look-a-Like.

The Stars are plentiful in MUPPETS MOST WANTED, starring the likes of Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, with Cameos from Saoirse Ronan, Chloë Moretz, Christoph Waltz, Stanley Tucci, Frank Langella, James McAvoy, Salma Hayek, Tom Hiddleston, Josh Groban, Lady Gaga, Zach Galifianakis, Céline Dion, Usher and many, many more.

Miss Piggy pulled-out all the stops today on her Press Tour, taking some winning fashion risks in a seductive Animal Print Dress, Pearls, elegant White Gloves and a huge Diamond Ring.   Her cornsilk, flat-ironed hair also was a big hit among the Media!  The Goddess rose early to appear on CP24 Breakfast with Steve Anthony and spent much of the earlier part of her day based out of Bell Media‘s Queen Street Headquarters doing the rounds including CTV‘s eTalk and Canada AM.   She later held a Press Conference out of her ultra-chic Hotel, greeting a litany of Local Media.

Watch Miss Piggy‘s hilarious interview with Anthony, in which he tries not once but twice to get a kiss on the lips from her:

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Miss Piggy leaves us with a parting note on why we should see MUPPETS MOST WANTED.  She says, “It’s the only Movie you need to see this year because it’s got everything in it. You don’t need to see any other Movie. It’s got Action, Romance, Comedy and don’t forget about Comedy!”.   Sold.

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release MUPPETS MOST WANTED on Friday, March 21, 2014!

Ever wonder about the brilliant Puppeteer behind the amazing Miss Piggy?  Meet Eric Jacobson below, responsible also for Fozzie Bear, Sam Eagle and Animal!  We caught a Snap of him New York City-bound as he head-off with a van full of gear for tomorrow’s round of Press which includes visits to The Queen Latifah Show and TODAY with Kathie Lee & Hoda.  

Although he was rushed and unable to stop for Photos and Autographs leaving a taping of George Stroumboulopoulous Tonight, his Handlers were apologetic as they had been running behind schedule, just catching his flight in time. He gave a remorseful smile, thanking everyone for understanding.

Let me tell you about a little Story about Charlie Hunnam. Two years ago when I was in-between jobs, I made it a point of allocating my spare time to finding him.  Love. The. Guy.  It was whispered to me that he had been frequenting a local Thai Hotspot on weeknights after wrapping-up filming on what went-on to be the acclaimed Pacific Rim.  I made it a point of visiting the Haunt frequently and $200 of Pad Thai later, I crossed paths with him finally.  “I’m a creature of habit” he told me about his dining habits after letting him know how hard I had thaid…  I mean tried, frequenting the Restaurant around closing time sporadically over the span of a few weeks.

Hunnam is a rare breed in a crowded field of working Actors. He is ultra-selective about the roles he chooses and it is surprising to see that in a Career which dates back to the late ’90s, he has less than 20 acting credits to his name.  But the quality of his work is impeccable.  Nicholas Nickelby, Pacific Rim, Queer as Folk (the original U.K. one), Cold Mountain, Sons of Anarchy (for which he is known best for stateside)… and even the upcoming Film Adaptation of wildly-popular 50 Shades of Gray, in which he originally was cast in the Leading Role of Christian Gray until ultimately deciding against it.

Above this, Hunnam is just an all-around nice Guy.  Despite repeatedly being asked for Autographs by professional Collectors, he is reportedly just as nice every time and I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who’s crossed paths with him and didn’t have something nice to say about him.

I spotted the British Actor, in-town and re-teaming with Guillermo del Toro once again on his next Film, Crimson Peak (Working Title: Haunted Peak).  The Film stars also Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain, the latter who attended a private House Party this weekend held in her honour at a luxurious Hotel/Condo in Financial District.

Carrying a Yoga Mat, he appeared to be coming back from a Workout, before retiring for the night.  He is just as awesome as I remembered two years ago when first meeting him and I even managed to get him to sign a Photo for you Wongsters, which he was just gracious about.  How do you feel about winning that?

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Crimson Peak wraps mid-May.

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(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Terry Richardson)

His name probably doesn’t ring a bell just yet, but Billy Magnussen‘s profile is rising fast.  The New York-born Actor/Songwriter/Singer/Guitarist has an extensive background in Theatre, having made his debut on Broadway in 2007. Did I mention he’s a TONY Award Nominee?

Currently in-town filming eagerly-awaited WEtv Series The Divide from among others, Executive Producers Richard LaGravenese (P.S. I Love You, Beautiful Creatures) and Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost), he is dividing (pardon the pun) his time between here and New York City – where he plays with his Band Reserved for Rondee.

Magnussen has padded his profile with roles on As the World Turns and Indie Darlings like Damsels in Distress and The Brass Teapot, but his Big Break would appear to be a prominent role in upcoming Musical Into the Woods as Rapunzel’s Prince, opposite Mackenzie Mauzy who of course plays, Rapunzel.  The Film also stars a few little-known Actors like Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt and some Newbie named Meryl Streep.

I spotted the Actor flying back to Toronto tonight and after checking-in with guitar-in-tow, he was amazing to stop for a quick Photo, all smiles.  Excited to see what’s next for this Rising Star!

Into the Woods hits theatres via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on Christmas Day.

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(Photo credit: Sony Pictures Classics/Mr. Will Wong)

Mr. Peabody & Sherman in its second week of release takes the top of the Box Office despite some stiff challenges from some new Films.  The Animated Feature earned $21.2 million for 20th Century Fox after opening in second spot last weekend.  To date, it has grossed $63 million.

After debuting at the top last weekend, 300: Rise of an Empire slips to second spot this weekend for Warner Bros. with $19.1 million. In two weeks, the Action-Fantasy has earned an impressive $78 million.

Need for Speed opens in third spot for DreamWorks Pictures with $17.3 million from 3,315 theatres.  Critics gave the Film 24% on the Tomatometer, despite Audiences having praise for the Film starring  Breaking Bad‘s Aaron Paul, giving it an B+ CinemaScore.

Non-Stop continues to perform well in its third week with $10 million for Universal Pictures, placing it in fourth. The Film starring Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore thus far has made $78 million.

Tyler Perry’s The Single Mom’s Club opens in fifth spot for eOne Films/Lionsgate Films with $9 million. Critics gave the Comedy starring Nia Long, Terry Crews, Eddie Cibrian, Amy Smart at more a 22% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it a A-CinemaScore.

It was close for the bottom of the Top ten with The Grand Budapest Hotel in its second week of limited release performing exceedingly well for Fox Searchlight, with $2.1 million from only 66 theatres across North America.  Its per-screen average is a record-setting $55k. Critics gave the new Dramedy from Wes Anderson an outstanding 91% on the Tomatometer. Meanwhile, Fan-funded Veronica Mars, handled by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, also grossed $2.0 million from only 291 theatres; Critics gave it a respectable 76% on the Tomatometer. Another Kristen Bell Film, Frozen also brought-in $2 million for Disney in its 17th week of release amazingly.

Beautiful Creatures. Freedom Writers. P.S. I Love You. Behind the Candelabra. These are just some of the memorable Films which talented Writer/Director Richard LaGravenese has gifted us with over the years and although some Critics may have their own opinions about these Films, he has always left an impression with Audiences.

LaGravenese is currently in Toronto working on upcoming WEtv Series The Divide, about a Lawyer who unravels new evidence about a sensational Murder Case.  He currently is attached as a Writer and Executive Producer to the new Series which stars Joe Anderson, whom we spotted a while back.  Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) also holds an Executive Producer and Director credit on the Series, although we are unsure how many Episodes he will be helming.

“How do you know who I am?”, he asks me after telling me he was out shopping today. Oh, trust me, I know LaGravenese‘s work v. well!  I also am eagerly awaiting his next Comedy, The Last 5 Years  starring Anna Kendrick due this year.

The Divide wraps at the end of March.

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(Photo credit; Mr. Will Wong/Warner Bros.)

The Moment finally has come, MARShmallows!  You pleaded for it and while VERONICA MARS is now in theatres, here’s your chance to win a VERONICA MARS Prize Pack, which includes an official Neptune, CA Trucker Cap and a copy of the Movie on DVD!

Official Synopsis:

Former High School Sleuth Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) lives in New York City now, wanting to distance herself from her Hometown of Neptune.

However, when she learns that her Ex-Boyfriend Logan Echolls (Jason Dohring) is the main Suspect in the murder of his current Girlfriend, she’s forced to return. Coincidentally, she’s just in time for her ten-year High School Reunion.

Watch the Trailer:

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment release VERONICA MARS on DVD and Digital HD.

Order the DVD here, in stores Tuesday, May 6, 2014.