Chris Pratt certainly is a Star on the rise basking in the success of The Lego Movie and with his all-American good looks and comedic relatability, there isn’t a reason why he can’t be the Nation’s next Megastar. He stars in the new Action-Fantasy-Comedy as a Jet Pilot who gets stranded in space, and must unite a diverse team of aliens to form a squad capable of defeating cosmic threats. Jimmy Kimmel got the exclusive tonight premiering the Trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy. And for only 24 hours on his YouTube Channel, you can watch it first!

Guardians of the Galaxy also stars Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Benicio del Toro, Glenn Close, Chris Pine, Djimon Honsou, Vin Diesel and Lee Pace.

See the Trailer below:

Walt Disney Motion Pictures Canada release Guardians of the Galaxy on August 1, 2014.

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

In celebration of the release of Game of Thrones‘ Season Three on DVD, Stars Kristian Nairn and Isaac Hempstead-Wright, have arrived in  Toronto to ring-in the occasion! The Thespians, who play Hodor and Bran Stark respectively, braved the slushy weather conditions to do a bit of promotion this morning, their day starting early in the east-end at CTV‘s CANADA AM.

Right in the nick-of-time, their super-skilled Driver got them to their Breakfast Television appearance at CITY afterwards, all full of smiles and extremely gracious to pose for some Fan Photos. Irishman Nairn in particular, seemed to enjoy the snow. Shortly after, the Duo head over to Global Television‘s The Morning Show to pre-tape an Interview to air soon. 14-year-old Hempstead-Wright meanwhile, is a bit of Sultan of Style in-the-making, wearing some awesome boots and his Sweater which looked like Halloween –  the coolest!

In case you missed them, both Nairn and Wright will be meeting Fans who purchase Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season at HMV with a qualifying Wristband. The Meet-and-Greet takes place tomorrow at 333 Yonge Street, 12:00 PM tomorow – Wednesday, February 19, 2014.  Details here.

Also a Touring Exhibit featuring Pieces from Game of Thrones will take place in Toronto at TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX from Wednesday, May 14 – Sunday, May 18, 2014.  More details to come.

Check-out the spellbinding Series’ Season Four (premiering Sunday, April 6, 2014) Trailer:

See our Snap:

Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season is now in stores via Warner Home Entertainment/HBO.

Order it here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Shaw Media is ready to unleash their latest Series, a powerful Medical-Drama, REMEDY!  The Series which is set to premiere next week on Global Television, stars our v. own Dillon Casey (Nikita) as a Medical School Dropout, working as an Orderly at a Toronto Hospital.  He is the Son of the Hospital’s Chief-in-Staff, played by Enrico Colantoni (Flashpoint, Veronica Mars).  The Series also stars Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) and Sarah Allen (Murdoch Mysteries); a talented Canadian Cast.

The Cast were at Global’s The Morning Show (National Edition) introducing the new Series, kind to take a quick minute afterwards in all the snow to stop for Photos and Autographs for Fans!

Learn more about REMEDY here.  It premieres Monday, February 24, 2014 at 9:00 PM EST.

See our Snap:

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

A Snowstorm couldn’t stop them from spreading their magic to Toronto. The City gives a welcome home to one of its hottest emerging Acts in the world of Pop Music, MAGIC!. The Quartet fronted by Nasri Atweh, is comprised of some of Toronto’s finest working Musicians Mark Pelli (Guitars), Alex Tanas (Drums) and Ben Spivak (Bass).  They play an intimate Show tonight at The Mod Club tonight.

In support of their Reggae/Ska-inspired new single Rude, which is heating-up the Charts hitting number two in Australia and landing in the Canadian Hot 100, they were out and about doing Radio appearances early today. Among their Stopoffs today were live performances on 104.5 CHUM, 98.1 CHFI and 92.5 KISS FM.  Amidst all the snow, Atweh was kind to invite me into the Lobby at an appearance for a few Snaps and well, it was pretty darn awesome seeing quickly of my old Buddies Mark Pelli, who is making us all proud!

In the event you’ve been trapped in the Polar Vortex and haven’t heard their insanely catchy Single, enjoy it below:

This is only the beginning for MAGIC! and believe me, we can expect huge things to come for our Boys. Can’t wait to hear their next Single!

Download Rude on iTunes now here!

See our Snap:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Sony Music Entertainment)

Love at first listen! 17-year-old British Singer/Songwriter might not be setting her sights stateside till later this year, but after hearing her Track Wings was used on the Trailer for Romantic-Drama WINTER’S TALE, I knew right away I had to have more. Born Jasmine van den Bogaerde, the Artist just received a BRIT Award nomination recently in the Category of British Female Solo Artist.

With polished vocal stylings reminiscent of Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine, Birdy also is a dash of Adele and Lana Del Rey. Her Music is mood-centric, her melodies gorgeous. Her Lyrics are soaked in introspection, placing her side-by-side with Peers like the likes of GRAMMY Winner, Lorde.

Birdy will be supporting Christina Perri on her North American Tour, due to hit the Danforth Music Hall on Monday, April 14, 2014.

Check-out the gorgeous Wings in full below:

In celebration of WINTER’S TALE‘s release, Mr. Will would like to one Toronto Reader to win a Limited Edition Prize Pack courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Canada!  The super-elegant Prize Pack includes an official Bag, Lambswool Throw, Candle, Organizer and Poster.  The Winner will be responsible for picking-up the Pack.

Official Synopsis:

When his immigrant parents are denied admission at Ellis Island, Peter Lake is set adrift in New York Harbour in a model boat. He’s rescued by the Baymen of the Bayonne Marsh and sent off to Manhattan when he becomes of age.

Peter (Colin Farrell) struggles to support himself and eventually becomes a Burglar. When he makes an enemy of a gangster named Pearly Soames (Russell Crowe), he’s rescued by Athansor, a white horse who can fly.

While robbing a house, Peter meets a young Woman named Beverly (Jessica Brown Findlay), who’s dying of Consumption. The two form a special bond and his love for the free spirited Woman leads him to become obsessed with justice.

Watch the touching Trailer:

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12 Years a Slave was awarded Best Picture at the 62nd annual BAFTA Awards at London’s Royal Opera House earlier today and is believed by many to be the definitive choice to win in the same Category at next month’s Academy Awards in Los Angeles.  Despite receiving a whopping ten nominations, the Drama directed by Steve McQueen, took home two Awards, with British Actor Chiwetel Ejofor taking Leading Actor in an Awards Season stateside which has been dominated by Matthew McConaughey.

Also awarded today were Cate Blanchett for Leading Actress in Blue Jasmine – a feat she likely will repeat at the Oscars, an absent Jennifer Lawrence for Supporting Actress in American Hustle and Barkhad Abdi for Supporting Actor in Captain Phillips.  Will Poulter, who starred in last year’s Box Office Smash We’re The Millers, was awarded the EE Rising Star Award.

While the Hardware may have been handed out today, the Parties were alive and kicking last night and the one to be at certainly was Harvey Weinstein‘s BAFTA Nominees Dinner, sponsored by Burberry and Grey Goose Vodka.  Held at Little House in Mayfair, London, the dazzling Affair boasted a Guest List including the likes of Uma Thurman, Keira Knightley, Naomi Harris, Cara Delevingne, Poppy Delevingne, Suki Waterhouse, Paloma Faith, Steve Coogan, Steve McQueen, Douglas Booth, Jamie Campbell Bower, Samantha Barks, Richard E Grant, Philomena Lee, Nick Grimshaw, Sam Claflin, Laura Haddock and Daniel Brühl.

The Star of the Evening being Grey Goose‘s LE FIZZ Cocktail (Recipe here!), the Libation named the Celebratory Drink of Choice. For Appetizers, Guests enjoyed a variety of Canapes, Scallop and Grapefruit Ceviche, Cavolo Nero Crisps and Prawn and Guacamole Skewers. The luxurious three-course Dinner included: Quinoa, Beetroot, Cucumber and Radish followed by Roast Fillet of Beef, with a light Lemon Meringue for Dessert.  WWWT (wish we were there)!!!

For a complete List of Winners, click here.

(Photo credit: Getty Images/Rock-It Promotions)

The Lego Movie continues to tower above the Competition once again this Valentine’s Day weekend, pulling-in a superb $48.8-million for Warner Bros. To-date the Animated Feature has grossed over $150 million already after a record-setting debut last weekend becoming the highest-grossing debut ever for a Film in the Genre.

About Last Night debuts in second spot for Sony Pictures with an impressive $27 million, the Comedy starring red-hot Kevin Hart, Regina Hall and Kevin Ealy. Review also have been solid for the Film, tallying-in at 76% on the Tomatometer, while audiences gave the Film a resounding an A- CinemaScore to go with that.

RoboCop, the Toronto-filmed Remake of the ’80s Sci-Fi/Action Blockbuster, opens in third spot also for Sony Pictures, with $21.5 million. Critics didn’t think much of Jose Padhila’s $100-million take on the Film with a 50% rating on the Tomatometer and Audiences giving it a fair B+ CinemaScore. By comparison, its Original made $8 million in its opening weekend, good enough for number one back in July 1987.

The Monuments Men is the third Film in the Top Ten this weekend for Sony Pictures, slipping to fourth spot with a healthy $15 million in its second week out.

Another Remake, Endless Love, debuts decently in fifth spot for Universal Pictures with $13.3 million. The Romantic Thriller starring Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde and timed perfectly for a Valentine’s Day release, received a paltry 14% from Critics on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it a great A- CinemaScore.

Warner Bros.’ Winter’s Tale debuts in seventh spot with $7.7 million. Garnering a 14% rating on the Tomatometer, Critics might not have thought much of the Romantic Drama but Audiences gave it a far more forgiving B CinemaScore.

That Awkward Moment rounds-out the Top Ten with $3.3 million for VVS Films/Focus Features. In its third week, the small-budgeted Rom-Com starring and produced by Zac Efron is showing gumption, just surpassing the $22 million mark.

Collective Concerts and Mr. Will Wong want to give Readers a chance to experience live some of the hottest Alternative-Pop Acts of 2014! We’re giving away Tickets to see hotly-buzzed Australian Act BETTY WHO, Brooklyn-based THE JULIE RUIN, Washington’s THE BLOW and Tel Aviv’s MARY OCHER!

BETTY WHO
See Betty Who on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at The Garrison. Tickets here.

Betty Who – Somebody Loves You:

THE JULIE RUIN

See The Julie Ruin on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at The Garrison. Tickets here.

The Julie Ruin – Oh Come On:

THE BLOW

See The Blow on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at The Mod Club. Tickets here.

The Blow – From the Future:

MARY OCHER

See Mary Ocher at The Silver Dollar on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Tickets here.

Mary Ocher – The Android Sea:

If you’ve listened to the Radio at some point over the past six years, you know Colbie Caillat. The 28-year-old Singer/Songwriter has been a Pop/Adult Contemporary Radio Staple since she first surfaced back in 2007 with her easy-listening debut Single, Bubbly. Subsequent releases Realize, Lucky (ft. Jason Mraz), Fallin’ for You and We Both Know (ft. Gavin DeGraw) to this day continue to maintain a great presence via Airplay.

Success has been steady for the Malibu-born Entertainer, now in Toronto to promote latest Single, the Ryan Tedder-produced and co-produced Hold On. In addition to a series of Radio appearances on 104.5 CHUM FM and 98.1 CHFI, Caillat had a jam-packed day with TV appearances and tapings out of Bell Media‘s Queen Street Headquarters today.

We caught-up with the stunning Caillat bright and early, dressed impeccably in a white Coat and Tartan Scarf as she got ready to head-off for the day with her Tourmates. Beautiful! She is just as sweet as those honey-silk vocals she blesses us with.

Check-out Caillat‘s latest, Hold On below:

Download Hold On on iTunes here. Her fifth Studio Disc is due later this year.

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(Photo/video credit: Universal Music/Mr. Will Wong)