We’re beyond excited for season five of HOUSE OF CARDS when it surfaces in May. In the meantime, check out these amazing new stills, a first look!

Synopsis:
The ​fifth season of the ​critically acclaimed Emmy®­ nominated drama ​House of Cards ​premieres Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

The series’s Golden Globe® winning stars Kevin Spacey (as Francis Underwood) and Robin Wright (as Claire Underwood), whose characters have always been each other’s strongest allies, show cracks in their relationship​. ​House of Cards also stars Michael Kelly​, ​Jayne Atkinson​, ​Neve Campbell​, ​​Derek ​Cecil, Paul Sparks​ and Joel Kinnaman​. ​

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We adore our Samsung products and in-stores today is the eagerly-awaited SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 and S8+!   Further refining the already near-perfect Samsung Galaxy S7, this latest release sees some fascinating improvements including an uninterrupted surface flowing right to its edges, giving you less obstruction in either 5.8″ (S8) or 6.2″ (S8+) display size options and in colours midnight black and orchid gray.

What makes the S8 remarkable is some of its groundbreaking, state-of-the-art features like its Iris Scan option, which is exactly as it suggests – the ability to unlock your phone with the look of an eye. No more clumsy, fumbly passcodes… unless you really prefer that!

Its Bixby system lets you use voice, text or touch to navigate every day life.  Need to find a hot restaurant in your area? Ask Bixby!

You can even download faster now as the S8/S8+ come Gigabit Wi-Fi ready!

Love your photos? Know that the S8/S8+ come enhanced with a Dual Pixel Sensor helping you take better action shots, night shots and an 8 MP front-facing camera for those Selfies!

Accidents happen. The S8/S8+ is still good to go after being immersed under 5 ft of water for up to 30 minutes!

We had the absolute pleasure of attending the S8 Launch tonight at Sherway Gardens and had a blast learning all about its exciting new features. In addition to having our iris photographed,  we even got to toy with Virtual Reality as the phone is compatible with the Samsung Gear VR goggles.  In fact, those who pre-ordered the device were lucky enough to get a free pair of goggles with their purchase!

See our Slideshow below (hover over left and right arrows to navigate);

(Swipe left!) Excited to help ring-in the launch of the gorgeous #SamsungS8! The sophisticated Bixby system can help you do it all including finding an awesome place to eat. You can unlock your phone also with just the look of an eye and it can be immersed in up to 5 ft of water for 30 minutes! The Virtual Reality component literally is unreal! Go all the way to the last slide to see my iris!! #UnboxYourPhone #GalaxyLife #GalaxyS8

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Learn more about the SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 and S8+ right here!

We can’t wait to get our hands on one!

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Last September we fell hopelessly in love. The story of Sebastian and Mia ripped our heart right out and we never have been the same since. We still are very much in-love with LA LA LAND and we want you to have the opportunity to enjoy it now at home! eOne Films x Mr. Will want to give Readers in Canada a chance to win a LA LA LAND Prize Pack including a copy of the six-time Academy Award-winning Film on Blu-ray and also a mini lightbox! The Blu-ray contains unparalleled access to the Film, which won also a record-setting seven Golden Globe Awards including fascinating Featurettes that give us insight into the anatomy of the Movie and also its music.

Synopsis:

Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress who works in a coffee shop in a busy Hollywood studio lot in between auditions, keeps bumping into the disgruntled Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a dedicated yet stubborn jazz musician who dreams of opening his own jazz club one day.

The two finally get together and Mia even begins to love jazz, but she also begins to lose faith in herself when yet another audition goes wrong. Sebastian believes in her and convinces her to give it one last shot, but she feels he’s selling out when he joins a popular band as a keyboard player in an effort to make money for the two of them. Their struggles and differences drive a wedge between them.

See the Trailer:

Our heartfelt Review of LA LA LAND right here.

Features of the LA LA LAND Blu-ray:

• Featurettes

Another Day of Sun: They Closed Down a Freeway (10:36)
La La Land’s Great Party (5:08)
Ryan Gosling: Piano Student (5:03)
Before Whiplash: Damien Chazelle’s Passion Project (10:12)
La La Land’s Love Letter to Los Angeles (6:56)
John Legend’s Acting Debut (4:40)
The Look of Love: Designing La La Land (8:48)
Ryan and Emma: Third Time’s the Charm (5:51)
Epilogue: The Romance of the Dream (7:54)
Damien & Justin Sing: The Demos

• Marketing Gallery 
• Song Selection

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eOne Films release LA LA LAND Tuesday, April 25, 2017 on Blu-ray and DVD!

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Success really has proved lasting for The X Factor winner James Arthur. The talented English Singer/Songwriter is in town for Canadian Music Week, appearing at the I Heart Radio Fest at Rebel tomorrow night.

Arthur, a mental health advocate with a self-help book titled About a Boy due soon, made a few appearances today including CTV‘s The Social and an intimate appearance at Rogers.  His sophomore disc Back From the Edge was released last year spawning multiple hits like Say You Won’t Let Go and new single  Can I Be Him.

The video for Say You Won’t Let Go has amassed 339 million views!

We had the pleasure of meeting Arthur earlier and are excited to see what’s next for this promising talent!

Loved meeting this brilliant talent, #JamesArthur, in town for tomorrow’s #IHeartRadioFestTO. #CMW #CanadianMusicWeek

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This brand new titular single from Lana Del Rey’s upcoming fifth album Lust for Life gives us high hopes. A lush, multi-tiered ode to young love, the collaboration with Toronto’s The Weeknd really takes us away and if we might say so, is the strongest of their recent pairings including a couple tracks off his Starboy disc.

Listen below:

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Filming once again is picking-up again in Toronto and many names are surfacing around the City in recent weeks after a bit of a winter lull.

Front and center is Drama Life in a Year starring Jaden Smith and Cara Delevingne, about a 17-year-old boy whom after learning that his girlfriend has one year to live, gives her an entire lifetime’s worth of experiences. Filming in and around the downtown core, Smith recently chopped off his long locks with the help of his famous father Will. He also last weekend was spotted at Coachella sporting his cropped do.

See a Snap:

Production is starting, everything must go ✂️

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We ran into handsome young rising star JT Neal who also stars in the Film along with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Nia Long. The Film will see a 2018 release and films till late May.

Handsome rising star #JTNeal stars alongside #CaraDelevingne and #JadenSmith in #LifeinaYear.

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Also just beginning production is Lifetime‘s TV Movie Flint, directed by Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Mao’s Last Dancer) about a woman in Flint, Michigan dealing with its toxic water scandal and its impacts on her family. Cher originally was tapped to star, although she had to back-out due to family issues. We spotted stars Betsy Brandt (Breaking Bad, Masters of Sex), singer Jill Scott and Marin Ireland (Hell or High Water, Toronto-made series The Divide) out tonight having dinner.  Queen Latifah also recently was added to the cast and films through late May.

#BreakingBad and #MastersofSex star #BetsyBrandt films water scandal film #Flint in Toronto. She is from Michigan originally, where the story is set. Cannot wait to see this.

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#MarinIreland, just seen in Oscar Best Picture nominated #HellorHighWater returns to Toronto again for water scandal Film, #Flint.

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Another series set to begin filming is the first season of Condor. The series is about a young CIA analyst who hopes to reform it, but stumbles upon a brilliant plan that also threatens the lives of millions. Max Irons (The Riot Club, Red Riding Hood), son of Jeremy, stars in the series’ lead role.  William Hurt and Brendan Fraser also star. It films through August.

Handsome #MaxIrons, son of Jeremy, back in Toronto to start work on new series, #Condor, about a CIA analyst who discovers a brilliant plan which could threaten the lives of millions.

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This is a must-see if you’re a Foodie! We’re thrilled to give Toronto Readers a chance to see the delicious Documentary JEREMIAH TOWER: THE LAST MAGNIFICENT, with the culinary legend himself in attendance on Tuesday, May 2, 2017!

Synopsis:
JEREMIAH TOWER: THE LAST MAGNIFICENT explores the remarkable life of Jeremiah Tower, one of the most controversial and influential figures in the history of American gastronomy. Tower began his career at the renowned Chez Panisse in Berkeley in 1972, becoming a pioneering figure in the emerging California cuisine movement. After leaving Chez Panisse, due in part to a famously contentious relationship with founder Alice Waters, Tower went on to launch his own legendary Stars Restaurant in San Francisco. Stars was an overnight sensation and soon became one of America’s top-grossing U.S. restaurants. After several years, Tower mysteriously walked away from Stars and then disappeared from the scene for nearly two decades, only to resurface in the most unlikely of places: New York City’s fabled but troubled Tavern on the Green. There, he launched a journey of self-discovery familiar to anyone who has ever imagined themselves to be an artist. Featuring interviews by Mario Batali, Anthony Bourdain, Ruth Reichl and Martha Stewart, this delicious documentary tells the story of the rise and fall of America’s first celebrity chef, whose brash personality and culinary genius has made him a living legend.

Trailer:

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The Orchard release JEREMIAH TOWER: THE LAST MAGNIFICENT Friday, May 5, 2017.

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We hear the term thrown around a lot of late, but what exactly is a Girlboss? Netflix‘s new comedy series starring Britt Robertson, is ready to be discovered globally this weekend. In advance of that, Robertson and Author/Producer Sophia Amoruso and Series Creator/Producer Kay Cannon, tell us in this Featurette truly what it means to be the titular figure on which the series centers.

Synopsis:
Girlboss is inspired by the New York Times best-selling book #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso, founder of the fashion brand Nasty Gal. The series centers on Sophia (Britt Robertson), who began selling vintage clothes on eBay and, by the age of 28, had built the multi-million dollar fashion empire, Nasty Gal. Girlboss is created by and executive produced by Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect 1& 2, 30 Rock), who also serves as showrunner. Charlize Theron (Monster, Young Adult) and Laverne McKinnon, of Denver & Delilah, Christian Ditter (How to Be Single) and Sophia Amoruso will also serve as executive producers. Girlboss stars Britt Robertson (Sophia), Ellie Reed (Annie), Alphonso McAuley (Dax), Johnny Simmons (Shane) and Dean Norris (Jay).

See the Featurette:

Netflix Canada stream GIRLBOSS Friday, April 21, 2017.

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What a week it’s been!  Although many were looking forward to this past Easter weekend, I was looking forward to it nearing an end as it was a hectic one.  When holidays really aren’t! You know what we mean!

With it being the start of the 2017 racing season at Woodbine, the Sovereign Awards, a couple big names in town, plus also an endless list of errands to run, I really couldn’t have done it without the super-stylish 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport edition, which I had the pleasure of being paired with for the week.

You know already how much we love our Hondas but it is as if we were matched-up via the algorithms of a dating app, we were so compatible.  Within gas prices on the rise, we appreciate so much its fuel economy at a combined 7.3L per 100 km, plus its Eco Assist feature which makes us better, more responsible drivers.  Our drives from the east to the west ends of the City were long ones and we spent a reasonable $60 on gas total, lasting us eight days.  The 2017 Civic Hatchback Sport is empowered with a state of the art engine: 1.5-litre, 16-valve, Direct Injection, DOHC and turbocharged 4-cylinder.  We certainly were not short on power – acceleration and deceleration were were quick – the drives were smooth like the fine milk chocolate of an easter egg.

In addition to innovation and style, the car is all about comfort.  A friend noted right away sitting in the passenger’s seat how she felt nestled-in.  Did we mention there are heated seats on both driver and front passenger’s seats too?  Don’t be jelly. With many errands to run, its spacious trunk also served purpose and is ideal for every day life no matter what demands life throws our way. We know it’s a small detail, but we adore that there are rear-window wipers for unpredictable Toronto spring weather!

Honda‘s bluetooth-connected HandsFreeLink™ system allows us to field calls and read text messages with the touch of a finger and we love that it’s both Apple and Android-friendly. A USB port placed alongside the all-important beverage holder, ensures we always have battery. The Sport Touring edition of the car at a premium comes even with wireless charging. The Honda Civic Hatchback Sport‘s audio system includes a 180-watt AM/FM audio system comes with eight speakers.

Side airbags, anti-theft protection and an automatic emergency response system also highlight some of the all-important safety benefits of the vehicle, plus that handy rear-view camera makes for flawless parking and reversing.

I mean, see below!

The 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport sure is a popular ride. Wasn’t hard spotting others. In fact, here’s two in blue, side-by-side!

These 2017 #HondaCivic Turbos are pretty popular. Sandwiched by two of them in blue! What an awesome, compact ride. Loving every adventure.

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Opening weekend at Woodbine, including our namesake A Pic by Mrwill’s (@APicbyMrwill) 2017 debut! Hover your mouse over left/right of photos below to navigate the complete albums.

(Swipe left!) What a wonderful opening day at Woodbine yesterday! Loved seeing so many smiling faces and couldn’t be happier with @apicbymrwill’s performance! Special shoutout to my young reader Bennett from the 705 who loves reading about all my star adventures! If you are there today, don’t forget there are 2 for 1 #QP17 tickets today only on the 2nd floor! See you there and Happy Easter! 🐣 #BetWoodbine

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Sovereign Awards (with Frank and Belinda Stronach)

 

(Swipe left!) #SovereignAwards 2016 Photo Gallery 1.

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(Swipe left!) #SovereignAwards 2016 Gallery 2.

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Some names in town last week:

Mornings with IISuperwomanII, back to her hometown for her new book, How to be a Bawse! #LillySingh #iisuperwomanii #BawseBook #BawseTour

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Proud of my Hong Kong roots! Was completely chaotic and three hours behind schedule, but awesome attending the 2017 TVB Fairchild Party tonight. Got to meet stars #BenWong #RaymondWong #RosinaLam and Actress/Miss Hong Kong/Miss Chinese International #GraceChan. Have fun in Canada guys! #TVB #Fairchild #HK #HongKong #黃智賢 #林夏薇 #陳凱琳 #黃浩然

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#AlecBaldwin a bit late, but made it in town for rapidfire signing in support memoir #Nevertheless at Indigo Manulife.

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Happy Easter! 🐣 OMG! Finally tried the #CadburyCremeEggFrappucino. (Swipe left to see!) Love being able to do it drive-thru style in the #HondaCivic!

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Learn more about the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback starting at $21,490 CAN here.

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Mongrel Media x Mr. Will want to give Toronto Readers a chance to see TIFF ’16 selection, COLOSSAL starring Anne Hathaway! The screening takes place as follows:

Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
259 Richmond St W
Toronto, ON M5V 3M6
April 20, 2017
Thursday 7:00pm

Synopsis:
After Gloria (Anne Hathaway) loses her job and is kicked out of her boyfriend’s apartment, she leaves her life in New York and move back to her hometown. When news reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, Korea, Gloria gradually comes to the realization that she is somehow connected to this far-off phenomenon. As events begin to spin out of control, Gloria must determine why her seemingly insignificant existence has such a colossal effect on the fate of the world.

See the Trailer:

Artwork:

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Mongrel Media release COLOSSAL Friday, April 21, 2017.

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