Eva Mendes looked absolutely stunning tonight at the Afterparty for The Place Beyond the Pines, the Film responsible for bringing her together with Boyfriend, Ryan Gosling.Ā Although she rarely does it, tonight was my lucky night as I got not one but two Photos with Mendes after the first one failed to turn-out!
The Crime Drama is set to be released in 2013, gaining lots of Oscar buzz at TIFF right now.
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Everybody loves Ryan.Ā Ryan Gosling appeared at the Premiere for his latest Film, The Place Beyond the Pines, directed by Derek Cianfrance.Ā This latest Project pairs Gosling together with Director Derek Cianfrance once again – the two last working together on 2010’s Blue Valentine, which also premiered at TIFF.
Gosling was spotted heading to his After Party for the Film together with Cooper, although oddly-enough Jennifer Lawrence was said to be at the Premiere too, but didn’t join them afterward.
I was lucky enough to score an extra Autograph from the Actor who happens to star alongside People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive Winner, Bradley Cooper.Ā Surely a few eyebrows must be raised here considering that many feel that Gosling is deserving of that Title.Ā Stay tuned for more details on how to win this.
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Meet Mickey Sumner.Ā The Daughter of Rock Legend Sting and Trudie Styler is really making a name for herself as an Actress and at TIFF 2012 alone, she has two Films this year: Imogene and Frances Ha.Ā Accompanied at the Red Carpet today for Imogene at Ryerson Theatre by her Mother, Sumner was all smiles, stopping to pose for a few Photos.Ā She also appears in upcoming Indie Comedy, Missed Connections and stars as Patti Smith in CBGB, based on the legendary New York City Club of the same name.Ā Keep her on your tab as one to look-out for.
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Darren Criss sure is getting to knowĀ Toronto pretty well and makes his second trip here this year alone – his last being back in June for the MuchMusic Video Awards, where we caught-up with him.Ā Criss stars in Kristen Wiig‘s latest Comedy Imogene and although he was last to arrived on the Red Carpet at Ryerson Theatre today, he certainly wasn’t the least well-received.Ā Shrieks of delight could be heard from his female Fans abound and sadly, several Fans were left disappointed not getting a chance to meet him.Ā The Glee Star did however, make it up to some afterward upon leaving the venue!
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Garnering tons of praise already is Anna Karenina from Director Joe Wright.Ā The Romantic Drama starring Keira Knightley premiered earlier this evening at VISA Screening Room and although Knightley was keen on staying to watch the entire Film, Jude Law and Aaron Johnson both skipped-out for a Dinner Break.Ā Law zipped through a few Autographs, declining Photos citing “If I take one Photo, I’ll be here forever doing this.”.Ā And he was firm about it.
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She might be younger than her brilliant older Sister Dakota but 14-year-old Elle Fanning certainly isn’t shorter on talent.Ā Fanning was seen earlier in the day today at the Windsor Arms Hotel enjoying their Gifting Suite, but saved it all for later in the evening at her Premiere for Ginger & Rosa at VISA Screening Room, where she was seen rather emotional after seeing the Film for the first time.Ā Audience members noted that she was so touched by the Film, she couldn’t stop crying during the Q&A to follow.Ā Stunning a purple Pant Suit, she came out to greet Fans one by one afterward.Ā Lovely.Ā Excited to see what’s next for this one.
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Gorgeous Mad Men star Christina Hendricks couldn’t possibly be even more stunning in-person and I had the pleasure of meeting her quickly following her exit of the VISA Screening Room Premiere of Ginger & Rosa tonight.Ā The Actress actually has been in-town since Wednesday night and even appeared at a Live Table Reading of American Beauty at Ryerson Theatre last night, the Brainchild of Director Jason Reitman.
As it was approaching midnight, Hendricks gave specific instructions that she had no time for Photos with Fans but was able to make an exception for me!Ā Thrilled.
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I have always been v. fond of the brilliant Kristen Wiig and after waiting three years for her at TIFF, finally I had my chance to meet her on the Red Carpet for Imogene, her first Film to be released post-Saturday Night Live, which she had parted ways with only recently. With several Fans shouting at her for an Autograph, I finally was able to convince her to come my way and join me for a Snap.Ā She’s everything I hoped she would be in-person and more!
Later in the evening, Wiig was spotted making a low-key arrival at the Afterparty for The Place Beyond the Pines, starring both Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper.
How about we make this a little more Fun?Ā Wiig signed an extra Photo for me to give away to my Readers, so if you’re interested, simply click “like” on this Post over at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook before October 1, 2012.Ā Good luck!
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Definitely at the top of my list of People to meet at TIFF 2012, Aaron Johnson is one of Cinema’s brightest Rising Stars.Ā After winning much praise for his work on Kick-Ass and also Nowhere Boy, the Actor is set to begin production also on Kick-Ass 2 in Toronto.Ā Johnson attended the Premiere of Joe Wright‘s Anna Karenina earlier this evening at VISA Screening Room. Although Fans caught a glimpse of him and his Partner, Director and Artist Sam Taylor-Wood‘s arrival at the venue, few were able to get close.Ā Johnson did however make it up to Fans signing-up a storm of Signatures upon leaving for a quick Dinner break with Taylor-Wood, as Co-Star Keira Knightley stayed to enjoy the Film.
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Already gainingĀ Oscar buzz withn Paul Thomas Anderson‘s The Master, the lovely Amy Adams arrived in Toronto earlier today to help promote the Film which is being touted as a Best Picture Contender. After enjoying the Premiere in full while Co-Star Joaquin Phoenix left after introducing it, Adams was seen taking Photos and Autographs upon exiting the Princess of Wales Theatre after midnight.Ā
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, in-town for Looper last night, was spotted at the Screening, entering and leaving discreetly through the Stage Door.
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