OMG. Finally!  It’s been far too long since we’ve seen Tina Fey on the Big Screen.  This Trailer for Admission starring the Funnywoman and the brilliant Paul Rudd has just surfaced.  Fey plays Portia, an Admissions Officer at Princeton who gets involved with a less-than-ideal potential Student.  Involved of course, not in the romantic sense of the word.

Nat Wolff, Michael Sheen (who worked with Fey briefly on 30 Rock), Lily Tomlin and Toronto’s v. own Dan Levy star also!  Alliance Films releases Admission on March 8, 2013.

Watch the Trailer in full below:

(Photo/video credit: Alliance Films)

Fantastic day for Tennis Fans as retired former World #1 Tennis Player Andy Roddick made his way north to Toronto from Dallas for an Exhibition Match this weekend at Air Canada Centre.  Here to support her Husband of course is stunning Model/Actress Brookyln Decker who even with v. little Make-up still looked stunning upon arrival this afternoon.

Both Husband and Wife were super-nice to stop for a quick Snap, especially after a really early day. It was charming hearing Roddick call Decker by her Nickname, “Brook” as he called her over to take a Photo.  Later in the evening, she joined Celebrity Blogger Jared Eng (Just Jared)  and her Battleship Co-Star Rihanna at her 777 Tour Secret Show, held at Danforth Music Hall.  See their Backstage Snap here.

Roddick is set for a Match-up against Canada’s Finest, Milos Raonic in the Sport Chek Face-off, set to take place tomorrow night, while Greats Serena Williams and Agnieszka Radwanska are to be pitted against one another on the Undercard.  What makes this Event amazing also is that Fans will have a chance to interact with these Champs with two Autograph Signings being held tomorrow.  A first is set to take place with Williams, Roddick and Raonic at 12:45 PM, Toronto Eaton Centre Sport Chek, with a second to be held 6:15 PM with all four Players at Air Canada Centre.

Click here for more Information on the Event.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Showcasing a variety of in-market Ontario ingredients, David Chang‘s Momofuku Noodle Bar just launched in Toronto this past September and has been a Darling among Foodies even long before it opened its large Wooden door at the Shangri La Hotel.  Situated at the corner of Adelaide x University, the open-concept Eatery is a Sister to a Restaurant in New York City, of the same name.

Over the past while, the likes of Kenzo Ramen, Sansotei Ramen and also super-popular Kinton Ramen (blogged here last week) have proven to be a Hit with taste-savvy Torontonians. With the Winter months forthcoming, expect demand for these warm and comforting Bowls of Ramen (Japanese Noodle Soup) to explode as word-of-mouth spreads feverishly in the City for what just might be the best bowl of Noodles you can get here in Toronto.

Momofuku however, isn’t only just Noodles.  Opting to be different, I tried their Korean-inspired Kimchi Stew, a hearty and huge bowl of spiciness. featuring a heaping portion of the Korean Pickled Cabbage, chunks of Radish and pieces of Pork Shoulder.  Chewy Rice Cakes add a fun and substantial dimension to it all.  I also am extremely fond of their unique take on the traditional Chinese Steamed Buns we get often at Dim Sum.  The Pork Belly option is a tender, melty kiss to the mouth.

My Friend Edwin, who happened to be sitting beside me at the Counter, seemed to enjoy the Signature, Momofuku Ramen, including Pork Shoulder & Belly, Fish Cake and a poached Egg, telling me that this just might be the best in the City.  And he’d know as he’s tried each of the City’s big four Ramen Shops.

Clearly, the trendy Establishment knows its Market as handsome, 20-something Businessmen could be seen sipping on their bottles of Pabst Blue Ribbon with their Meals.  I myself enjoyed my Sake-based Seven Spice Sour, available in a 4 oz.-size.

Momofuku Noodle Bar is  trendy, affordable and fast – maybe a little too fast even with my Server hovering over me to pay my bill the moment I put down my Chopsticks.

Learn more about Momofuku Noodle Bar here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

“There’s a map inside your head, Clary. You are the key to our Survival.”.

There is absolutely no way this isn’t going to be a Smash!  Just having wrapped in Toronto last week, a Teaser Trailer for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones has just surfaced!   The Action Sequences look superb and although I have yet to read the original Cassandra Clare Novels, Harald Zwart looks perfectly to have captured a Mood, transporting us into a  dangerous, dark, mysterious World along with Lily Collins’ Clary Fray who like us seems to have a lot of questions.

As one of the few People in the City who met most of the Cast while they were in-town, I couldn’t be more thrilled and supportive!  This is going to be an Adventure!

Watch the stunning and v. promising Trailer in full below:

August 23, 2013. eOne Films.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Screen Gems)

Most of us who grew-up in the ’80s and ’90s have fond memories of watching Michael Keaton on-screen, but having been quiet much of late, could it be that his Career is experiencing a rapid resurgence?  Known best for his work as Batman, Beetlejuice and Mr. Mom, Keaton currently is in Toronto working Sony Pictures’ RoboCop Reboot, which is slated for a February 2014 release via Sony Pictures.

Keaton, unlike his Co-Stars who travel is SUVs and Production Vans,  opts to travel in a super-sleek Lexus. I caught-up with him earlier today as he head-off for a long night ahead at-work.  Despite being in a rush, he was kind to stop for Autographs and although he didn’t think he had time for a Photo, I reminded him that it’s just as quick to say “no” as it is to snap a Photo and of course, putting it into perspective, he was nice enough to make an exception.

The Actor next can be seen in Ottawa-filmed Penthouse North, due for a release in 2013 and soon he will be completing Voice Work for Animated Blockbuster, Toy Story 4 in the role of Ken.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Amazing day of Celeb-spotting!  Earlier today I spotted none other than brilliant English Actor Gary Oldman out and about on a stroll.  The Thespian who is known for his superb work on timeless Films such as The Contender, True Romance, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Professional and both The Dark Knight and Harry Potter Franchises, looked smart in an amazing navy blue Scarf (adorned with dogs and moons!) and Peacoat.  I spotted him admiring the Architecture of a Hotel, snapping a Photo of it on his Cell Phone. Just this past weekend, he was spotted at Varsity Cinemas watching Lincoln (read my Review here).

Although caught a bit off-guard to be recognized, he was more than kind to snap a Photo before heading off with a Mate on his Stroll, while some of his RoboCop Co-Stars prepped for an evening Shoot tonight.  Oldman is expected to be in-town till February when the Film wraps here in the City.  He will be playing the role of Dr. Robert Norton in the Sony Pictures Reboot, set to hit theatres February 2014.

Oldman‘s connection to Canada will deepen as he’s slated to begin work on Canadian Production Monster Butler shortly in Scotland and England, alongside his Good Friend and equally legendary Malcolm McDowell.  McDowell in a Chat with me earlier this year, told me about the Film and his Buddy, Oldman!  Read more here.

Also, don’t forget to click here to enter to win a super-rare Signed Photo from Oldman by clicking “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook before December 14, 2012!  Good luck.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Growing-up, the sassy Mama’s Family was a Television Staple for me and without the extraordinary wit and comedic talents of Vicki Lawrence, the Series never would have been.  Lawrence, whose talents exceed Comedy but also in Music and Writing, is currently in Toronto for her Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show, taking place tomorrow night at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.

A still v. youthful-looking Lawrence was out-and-about promoting the Show today in Toronto, including an appearance on CBC’s George Stroumboulopoulous Tonight, which will be airing this Friday night.  Incredibly-gracious as one would expect, she generously spent time signing Photos and taking Photos with her most loyal Fans leaving the Venue, in this rare visit to the City.

Click here for more information and Tickets to Lawrence‘s One-Woman Show.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

No surprises here!  As rumoured last week, Channing Tatum nabs the Title as People Magazine‘s 2012 Sexiest Man Alive.  Tatum, who turned-up temperatures earlier this year with his starring Role in Male Stripper Flick Magic Mike, has proven his promise as the new Hollywood Megastar with great success  in 2012  Smashes like The Vow, 21 Jump Street and Haywire.

Things definitely aren’t slowing-down anytime soon as Tatum is hard at work still. Out in 2013 are Psychological Thriller Side Effects in February, G.I. Joe: Retaliation in March, Save-the-President Blockbuster White House Down (filming in Montreal) in June and also True Events-inspired Foxcatcher to be released in the latter part of the year. At once, he is prepping for work on three separate Films, including a Sequel to 21 Jump Street. Pretty much everything Tatum‘s touched has turned to gold at the Box Office and we can expect his Reign to continue for a bit.  And oh yes, he is pretty sexy too, isn’t he?

I’ve met Tatum on a couple occasions and can say hands down – including this Interview – along with 2011  Winner Bradley Cooper, is one of the nicest Guys in the Business.  Cooper once again made the List this year, despite handing the Crown to Tatum.  Embarrassed, he admits to People, “My Friends are going to kill me. They’re going to own me over this.  I challenge you to say one thing nice about this.”.

Also on the List this year, representing individual American States are obvious choices: Ben Affleck, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Tom Brady, Jon Hamm, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Rudd, Dylan McDermott, Aaron Paul, Chris Hemsworth, Max Greenfield, Wes Bentley, Matt Bomer and many more.

Click here to read more about Tatum‘s newest and well-deserved Title  and Photos of other Contenders over at People.

(Photo credit: People Magazine)

Awesome Piece.  Err…  well, you know what I mean.  26-year-old American Adult Film Star James Deen is featured this month in INTERVIEW Magazine and he is interviewed by none other than Screenwriter Bret Easton Ellis, who wrote the game-changing and  AMERICAN PSYCHO which made a Star out of once-Child Actor Christian Bale.  Will this meaty Role (pardon the pun) do the same for Deen in making him a crossover Success?

Ellis and Deen collaborated on upcoming Film The Canyons, an upcoming Drama about Youth, Sex and Glamour in Los Angeles, 2012, starring Pap-Magnet Lindsay Lohan and also  controversial Director, Gus Van Sant.  The Flick, due sometime in 2013, has Deen – real name: Bryan Matthew Sevilla – starring as a wealthy 20-something with an overbearing Personality.

On the hoards of Paparazzi hanging-out around the Set of the Film to get Snaps of Lohan, Deen tells Ellis he wasn’t really much of a target, stating “I mean, Paparazzi can’t get a picture of me doing anything interesting. I’m untouchable. Here’s James Deen peeing in public, making out with a girl in a bar, drunk and puking. Yeah, I’m a Porn Star. What do you expect?”.

Click here to read more.

(Photo credit: Ross Simonini/INTERVIEW Magazine)

Yes, it’s really happening, Toronto!  Famed The Cheesecake Factory finally is coming north and Insiders  reveal to a reliable Source  that none other than über-glam Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke is being eyed as Home to the beloved American Eatery, which has a Legacy tracing back to the ’40s.  The Restaurant is primed as  one of several additions to the upscale Shopping Centre’s forthcoming Expansion plans.

Currently, Torontonians can get a taste of their delicious Entrées, Salads, Sandwiches and Desserts at Walden Galleria in Buffalo, New York.  Top-tier Grocer Pusateri’s in Yorkville also offer a few Selections of their Cakes and Cupcakes currently.

Click here to see the amazingness they have to offer on their Menu.

No word yet on the Opening Date, whether 100% it will indeed be Sherway Gardens, and to what extent the Menu here might mirror that of its American Counterpart, but it’s soon to be confirmed we’re hearing…

Say Cheese!

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(Photo credit: The Cheesecake Factory)