2 Guns opens with a bang at the Box Office in North America this weekend, the Action Flick starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington debuting with $28 million for Universal Pictures/eOne Films.  It earned a v. decent B+ CinemaScore from Audiences and less receptive 58% from Critics at Rotten Tomatoes.  Made for $61 million, it looks well on its way to paying its bill in coming weeks.  The Film also stars Paula Patton, whose Husband Robin Thicke also in the Music World is set to dominate the Billboard Hot 200 with his latest CD, Blurred Lines in a few days. Talk about Power Couple!

The Wolverine after landing on-top last week, slips to number two this weekend with $21.7 million for 20th Century Fox.  Thus far it has grossed $94 million domestically.

The Smurfs 2 bows with $15 million in third spot, a far cry from the $35 million its Predecessor made in 2011 for Sony Pictures.  Audiences however, loved it giving it an A- CinemaScore, while Critics gave it a less than stellar 12% on the Tomatometer.

The Conjuring continues to scare Moviegoers in fourth spot in this its third week of release, with $13.6 million for Warner Bros.  To date it has made $108 million, already a huge return from its $20 million budget.

Despicable Me 2 in its fifth week of release still is game in fifth with $10 million, a cumulative total of $326 million it its massive North America run so far for Universal Pictures.

The Heat still hangs-on to the Top Ten in its sixth week with $4.4 million for 20th Century Fox, just ahead of Pacific Rim with $4.2 million, grossing $92 million in four weeks in these parts.

Although I wasn’t planning at all on going to Oakville tonight, my Friends Keith and Amy decided to be a bit spontaneous, I getting the pleasure of tagging along!  Taking place between Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4, 2013, the Oakville Waterfront Festival which takes place at Coronation Park, features Games, Rides, Live Music, Craft Beer and Ontario Food Trucks.  It was actually an amazing time!

Hands down the most in-demand Food Truck tonight was Choco-Churros, run by a Mother-Daughter Team with a Recipe which dates back several years, its origins in New York City.  I’ve had Churros before, but not like this.  They were decadent, generously-portioned, textured and drizzled in heavenly Sweetened Condensed Milk and Chocolate Sauce.  Epic!  I basically need more.  The Public would agree, judging by their willingness to clock-in a 30+ minute wait.

I also adored by Fish Tacos from Gourmet Gringo‘s Food Truck which tasted authentic, stuffed with chunks of crispy, fried Mahi-Mahi and Coleslaw.  Divine.

Admittedly, I was confused by the Festival’s Ticketing System.  That is, instead of taking cash, the Food Trucks took only Food, Canned Beer and Craft Beer Tickets.  You even needed a Ticket for Water. Some Trucks, including one which served Fried Chicken Poutine, unfortunately ran-out of items early and some Retailers took advantage of the situation, including one which charged $12 in Food Tickets for a meager portion of Lobster and Truffle-flavoured Macaroni & Cheese.  One Truck offered an exotic-sounding Pad Thai Fries, but alas it amounted to a dry offering  remotely resembling what it should have tasted like.  I don’t even want to go on about the Fettucine drizzled in Olive Oil and frozen Peas which I shared with my Friends Jonathan and Laura which apparently cost $10 in Food Tickets, or the rock-hard Perogies we had which cost similar.  In all, there were great Food Trucks, some not so great.

A decent Canadian-centric Lineup of Musical Acts like Kathleen Edwards, Hannah Georgas, Lindi Ortega, Jane’s Party, Gentlemen and Husbands and Headliner 54-40 entertained Festival Goers.

For more about the Oakville Waterfront Festival, click here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

It’s finally here!   McDonald’s Canada gives Ontarians a Sandwich to call our own too… *for a limited time only, The McLobster, and it’s actually delicious!  Containing a Soft Roll baked from McDonald‘s Signature Bun Dough, filled with crisp, shredded Lettuce  and a Lobster Salad containing real Lobster chunks, Celery and Salad Dressing, this Creation is an absolute delight.  Finally a McDonald’s Sandwich that tastes distinctly Canadian and has a degree of elegance to it.  Those in the Maritimes have been enjoying it for years and now it’s our time to savour.

Of course, there could always be more Lobster, but we’re not complaining.  For $9 (less than $7 for the Sandwich alone), you too can enjoy a Combo with Fries and a Drink!

Learn more about the McLobster here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Kendrick Lamar has stamped himself over the past couple years as the One to Watch in Hip-Hop. The 27-year-old from Compton, California is known best for his Hits B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe, The Recipe and Poetic Justice (ft. Drake) and has been nominated for multiple MTV and BET Awards.

The Rapper graces the stage at a sold-out Sound Academy tonight, before performing at Montreal’s Osheaga Festival also this weekend and Lollapalooza too in Chicago.

Accompanied by a sizeable Bodyguard and Entourage, Lamar was kind to stop for Photos with Fans today after a lengthy 90-minute delay at Customs upon arriving to Toronto from Detroit.

See our Snap below:

I’m totally in love with Lamar‘s Collaboration with Robin Thicke on brand new Single, Give it 2 U. If you haven’t checked it out, listen here!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Interscope Records)

Acclaimed Hong Kong-based Director Wong Kar Wai soon will unleash his next Masterpiece and this time around he decides to go the route of Martial Arts.

The Grandmaster is based on the life story of the Wing Chun Grandmaster Ip Man (Tony Leung), the Trainer of Bruce Lee. The Film follows Ip Man‘s journey to become a martial arts master who finally meets his match Gong Er played by Ziyi Zhang.

See the amazing Trailer below:

The Weinstein Co. releases in the U.S. and eOne Films distributes in Toronto on August 23, 2013.

(Photo credit: The Weinstein Co.)

Although there’s been no confirmation of this premiering at TIFF ’13, we’re still holding hope that David O. Russell‘s (The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook) upcoming ’70s-era Crime-Drama, American Hustle, will get a bow in Toronto here in September.

The Film is based on the True Story for the ABSCAM Operation in which a Con Artist and his Girlfriend are enlisted by Federal Agent to turn the tables on other Con Artists, Politicians and Mobsters.

This brand new Trailer looks and feels absolutely authentic to the Era.  You must see it:

I love the idea of Amy Adams getting arrested and having a meltdown. I think I actually am in love with this Movie already!

eOne Films releases American Hustle on Christmas Day.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

After his visit to Toronto two weeks ago, Justin Timberlake unleashes the Video for his brand new Single, Take Back the Night, which has him dancing through the streets of New York City, mixed-in with a bit of Concert footage. And yes, that’s Chinatown we see!

Timberlake releases the second disc from his The 20/20 Experience, to be released on Tuesday, September 27, 2013 via Sony Music Canada.

Watch the Video below for Take Back the Night:

Pre-order The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2 right here.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Music)

She’s back!  Lady Gaga is going full-on and is ready to unleash the fashionable fury  that will be Artpop, her fourth Studio Disc.  In addition to her brand new Single, Applause being released on Monday, August 19, 2013, the Disc will now be available early for pre-order on the same day.   Monday, November 11, 2013 has been penciled-in as the release date for the Disc.

Check-out the brand new Artwork for Applause, shot by Inez & Vinoodh:

Lady Gaga will be performing at the MTV Video Music Awards in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, August 25, 2013.  This marks her first-ever performance on the Awards Show.

Put those hands together and clap, Monsters!

(Photo credit: Universal Music Canada)

“I was just reading e-mails…”

Joseph Gordon-Levitt tries his hand (pardon the pun) at Acting/Writing and Directing in Don Jon, a Porn Addict from New Jersey who tries finding happiness with a Girl who potentially could be “the one”. Although it wasn’t formally announced at last week’s list of Films to premiere at TIFF ’13, this Comedy was later confirmed by Canadian Distributor Mongrel Media to screen at this year’s Festival.

Don Jon features a superb Cast including Julianne Moore, Scarlett Johansson, Tony Danza and I think we even see a Cameo from Anne Hathaway in there!  It is said Gordon-Levitt wrote the part of his Girlfriend specifically for Johansson.

Watch the Trailer below:

Remstar Films releases Don Jon on Friday, September 27, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: Relativity Media/Remstar Films)

One of the Films to get the most buzz at TIFF ’13 is Rush, which already has a great amount of Awards buzz surrounding it. Although Director Ron Howard certainly is no stranger to Toronto, having film Cinderella Man here about eight years ago. The Biography centers on Austrian Formula 1 Driver Niki Lauda who almost lost his life after a crash in 1976, taking-on British Rival James Hunt in a challenge. Insiders who’ve seen this Film already are raving how great it is and in a month’s time we’ll know too!

Rush stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Dormer, Olivia Wilde and Daniel Brühl, who should be here early in the Festival for opening night Gala, The Fifth Estate.

Watch the Trailer below:

eOne Films releases Rush on Friday, September 27, 2013.

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films/Universal Pictures)