Canadian Screen Week capped-off in a huge way tonight with the third annual Canadian Screen Awards taking place at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.  The Ceremony honouring the finest in Canadian Film and Television, is meant to recognize and celebrate the Hotbed of talent in our Country and also, on an international scale.

Hosted by SCTV Alumni Andrea Martin, the laughter kept coming with her referencing everything from the fresh Internet debate of the White vs. Blue Dress, to a hilarious introduction which saw her falling out of her SUV, full of censored pixilation, which later would be turned into a YouTube Video complete with Autotune.  She revealed before the Press Room that her jokes tonight with a result of a collaboration between friends Steve Martin, Martin Short and a couple Writers from Late Show with David Letterman.

128 Screen Awards were handed-out this week, with 45 being handed tonight during the live Broadcast, airing first in the Atlantic region.  Among the top Winners tonight was ORPHAN BLACK, which for a second consecutive year won Best Dramatic Series, along with its Star Tatiana Maslany nabbing again Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role. Maslany arrived dressed in Canadian Designers Greta Constantine, with her Boyfriend, Downton Abbey Star, Tom Cullen.

French-language Drama MOMMY – fresh off a César Award in France – from Quebec Filmmaker/Actor Xavier Dolan would go on to win major accolades tonight including Best Motion Picture, Achievement in Cinematography, Achievement in Direction, Achievement in Editing, Achievement in Make-Up, Original Screenplay, Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Antoine Olivier Pilon), Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Anne Dorval) and Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Suzanne Clément).

POMPEII also would go-on to score big, winning Achievement in Art Direction, Achievement in Direction, Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual Effects, Achievement in Sound Editing and Achievement in Visual Effects.  It earlier was awarded the Cineplex Golden Reel Award as top-grossing Canadian Film.  Mega-Producer Don Carmody accepted the Award tonight, while one of its Stars, Kiefer Sutherland walked the Red Carpet, making a return to his Hometown.

Several would dazzle the Red Carpet tonight including recent Oscar Winner Julianne Moore, smart in a Pantsuit, graciously accepting a warm round of applause as she came to present.  The Actress was nominated for her work in David Cronenberg‘s acclaimed MAPS TO THE STARS, which eventually saw her Co-Star John Cusack go-on to win for Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.  Others who dazzled included  Meaghan Rath of BEING HUMAN, Sarah Gadon of MAPS TO THE STARS, Julia Voth of PACKAGE DEAL, Patrick J. Adams of SUITS, a pregnant A.J. Cook of CRIMINAL MINDS and a tearful Missy Peregrym who commended ROOKIE BLUE Fans for being “fierce”; the latter Series won Golden Screen Award for Best Dramatic Television Series.

For a complete list of Winners, click here.

See our Snaps from tonight’s Red Carpet Festivities!

Andrea Martin

 

And last photo… the incomparable #AndreaMartin, who slayed it hosting #CDNSCREEN15. Her jokes tonight were a collabo between #MartinShort, #SteveMartin and a couple writers from #DavidLetterman! #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:58pm PST

2015 Canadian Screen Award Presenters

 

Class Photo! #CDNSCREEN15 Presenters! #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:55pm PST

Tom Cullen + Tatiana Maslany

We’re really curious what #DowntonAbbey Star #TomCullen is whispering into #TatianaMaslany’s ear. #CDNSCREEN15 #OrphanBlack

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:09pm PST

The Team behind ORPHAN BLACK

Congrats to the Team behind #OrphanBlack winning Best Drama Series! #CDNSCREEN15 #TatianaMaslany #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:54pm PST

Xavier Dolan + Nancy Grant of MOMMY

Congrats to #XavierDolan and #NancyGrant who win Best Picture at #CDNSCREEN15 for #MOMMY. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:54pm PST

Tatiana Maslany winning for ORPHAN BLACK

#TatianaMaslany wins Best Actress in a Drama Series for #OrphanBlack a second year! #CDNSCREEN15 #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 5:35pm PST

Jared Keeso wins for 19-2

#JAREDKEESO wins Best Actor in a Dramatic TV Series for #192. From Listowel, ON to the #CDNSCREEN15 Awards! #NineteenTwo #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 5:25pm PST

Anne Dorval wins for MOMMY

#ANNEDORVAL wins Best Actress in a Motion Picture, #MOMMY. #CDNSCREEN15 #spoileralert #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 5:09pm PST

Missy Peregrym accepts for ROOKIE BLUE

“Our fans are fierce”, says a teary #MissyPeregrym, accepting Best Dramatic Series at #CDNSCREEN15. #spoileralert #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 4:51pm PST

Vinay Virmani + Manpreet Ral winning Best Original Song for DR. CABBIE

Our buddy @VinayVirmani + Manjeet Ral winning Best Original Song at #CDNSCREEN15 for #DrCabbie.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:32pm PST

Don McKellar winning for SENSITIVE SKIN

#DonMcKellar hamming it up after his Best Actor in a TV Series Comedy at #CDNSCREEN15, for #SensitiveSkin. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:33pm PST

A.J. Cook

#CriminalMinds Star #AJCook at #CDNSCREEN15! Do you believe she’s pregnant? #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:36pm PST

Kevin Durand

#KevinDurand, star of #Vikings and #TheStrain at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Meaghan Rath

#MeaghanRath of #BeingHuman at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Megan Follows

#MeganFollows (#AnneofGreenGables) at #CDNSCREEN15 for #Reign. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Bruce Greenwood + Susan Devlin

#BruceGreenwood of #ElephantSong, at #CDNSCREEN15 with his lovely Mrs. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Ken Taylor (on whom Oscar-winning Best Picture ARGO was based) + Co-Producer Elena Semikina

The real #KenTaylor on whom which #ARGO is based upon + #OurManinTehran Co-Producer #ElenaSemikina. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Patrick J. Adams

Star of #SUITS, #PatrickJAdams at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Sarah Gadon

IMHO, best-dressed, #SarahGadon at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Diego Klattenhoff

#DiegoKlattenhoff of #PacificRim and #TheBlacklist at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Kiefer Sutherland

#KieferSutherland at #CDNSCREEN15 for #Pompeii. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Atom Egoyan

#AtomEgoyan at #CDNSCREEN15 for #TheCaptive. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Julia Voth

Stunning #JuliaVoth, nominated for #PackageDeal. #CDNSCREEN15 #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Dan Levy, Annie Murphy + Eugene Levy of SCHITT’S CREEK

#DanLevy, #AnnieMurphy + #EugeneLevy of #SchittsCreek at #CDNSCREEN15! #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

The Cast of TU DORS NICOLE

The Cast of Best Picture Nominee #TuDorsNicole at #CDNSCREEN15: #MarcAndreGrondin, #CatherineStLaurent, #JulianneCote and more. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:46pm PST

The Director + Cast of MOMMY:

The Cast of #MOMMY, Best Picture Nominee at #CDNSCREEN15 including: #XavierDolan, #AnneDorval, #AntoineOlivierPilon + #SuzanneClement. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Missy Peregrym + Gregory Smith

 

#ROOKIEBLUE’s #MissyPeregrym + #GregorySmith at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Enrico Colantoni

Adorable #EnricoColantoni of #Remedy at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Michael Murphy

#MichaelMurphy, nominated for #FALL at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Julianne Moore

#JulianneMoore smart in a suit at #CDNSCREEN15! Will she win Best Actress for #MapstotheStars? #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

FOCUS puts a stop to FIFTY SHADES OF GREY‘s two-week reign with a solid debut, opening with $19.1 million for Warner Bros. from 3,323 theatres. Will Smith certainly maintains his bankability as a Star, topping the Box Office once again after a number one opening in 2012 also with Men in Black 3. Critics gave the Romantic Comedy-Action mixed reviews with a 56% on the Tomatometer and Audiences gave it a B CinemaScore.

KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE lands in second once again with $11.7 million for 20th Century Fox. In three weeks, it has grossed $85 million domestically.

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER in its fourth week, finds itself in third with $11.2 million. In its domestic run, it has made $140 million for Paramount Pictures.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY slips to fourth spot with $10.9 million in its third week.  The former two-week Box Office Champ is approaching the $150 million mark in earnings.

 THE LAZARUS EFFECT debuts in fifth with $10.6 million for Relativity Media/D Films. The Horror starring Olivia Wilde was received harshly by Critics with 12% on the Tomatometer and a C- CinemaScore from Audiences.

AMERICAN SNIPER continues to perform exceedingly-well in seventh this weekend with $7.7 million for Warner Bros.  To-date, it has grossed $330 million in its North American run.

STILL ALICE gets a post-Oscar boost with Julianne Moore‘s win last weekend, in ninth with $2.6 million for Sony Pictures Classics/Mongrel Media.  The Alzheimers Drama cracks the Top Ten finally after seven weeks of release.

HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 rounds-out the Top Ten with $2.4 million for Paramount Pictures, with a total of $10 million in two weeks out.

The day finally has come and indeed it is HOUSE OF CARDS Day today!    We know that you hate Spoilers but without going into too much detail, we had the pleasure of checking-out the first few episodes so far in Season 3 of Netflix‘s prized Series!   The Season starts off with President Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) now in office and we witness his battle for support for his America Works Campaign, which seeks to place 10 million Americans in employment.  “You are entitled to nothing”, he tells America regarding the sense of entitlement Americans have to a cushy life of a post-retirement safety net. We also witness First Lady Claire‘s (Robin Wright) bid to become an Ambassador to the United Nations which certainly doesn’t come without a hitch.  Much detail also is given to the comeback of Doug Stamper (played wonderfully by Michael Kelly), whom after a catastrophe, is battling his way back to recovery and Frank‘s side as his Confidant.

Although admittedly the Season is starting off a  bit slower than previous, our attentions are directed to process and detail and we have the feeling something big and bad is brewing.  And we can’t wait to find out what.

We chat recently with Star Molly Parker who plays Jacqueline Sharpe (whom certainly is scheming something deliciously bad), and she’s absolutely right. This Season is v. much about the unbreakable marriage between Frank and Claire.  More on that here.

Netflix Canada streams Season 3 of HOUSE OF CARDS, now available!  Happy streaming this weekend!

(Photo credit: Netflix)

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR AND LOCK IT! Toronto ComiCon has announced their upcoming Celebrity Guest Line-up, taking place between March 20-22, 2015! And what we want to know is, ARE OUR EYES FOOLING US??? ’90s Teen Icon and overall Queen, Shannen Doherty, will be making an appearance!! This is a dream come true. We basically are dying of excitement!!

Here’s a complete list of Guests:
CHAD COLEMAN (The Walking Dead, The Wire)
KAREN GILLAN (Doctor Who)
SHANNEN DOHERTY (Beverly Hills 90210)
MORENA BACCARIN (Firefly, Homeland, Gotham)
J.AUGUST RICHARDS (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D)
AMBER BENSON (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
DICKEY BEER (Star Wars: Episode VI)
TERRY FARREL (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
CHRISTOPHER JUDGE (Stargate SG-1)

We are a bit saddened that Anthony Michael Hall no longer is appearing though!

For more details and ticketing info, click here.

A new Vlog has surfaced for SPECTRE, which is currently in production in Italy.  This new Post features Director Sam Mendes who tells us why it is he has signed on for a second time in the internationally-renowned BOND Franchise.

He says, says, “The reasons I’m doing the second Bond movie are the reasons I would do any movie, really, which is all to do with the story.  And in this movie, ‘Spectre,’ what you have is a movie entirely driven by Bond.  He is on a mission from the very beginning.”. Additionally, “It’s about whether or not to pursue the life he’s always pursued, whether he matters and is he going to continue or not.  And you’re going to have to come to see the movie to find out whether he does.”

See the Vlog here:

Sony Pictures Canada release SPECTRE on Friday, November 6, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures)

Although Ed Sheeran (British Male Solo Artist, British Album), Pharrell (International Male Solo Artist), Sam Smith (British Breakthrough Act) and Taylor Swift (International Female Solo Artist) were among the big Winners at THE BRIT AWARDS held earlier today, the moment that had everyone talking out of 02 Arena was Madonna‘s scary tumble.  Call it a publicity stunt or a genius accident, her tumble down a flight of stairs performing new Single Living for Love actually was fitting.

She sings:
“Took me to heaven and let me fall down
Now that it’s over I’m gonna carry on
Lifted me up, and watched me stumble
After the heartache I’m gonna carry on”

Uncanny, right?

Regardless, she carried on like a Champ as we’d expect her. TOUGH.

The Queen of Pop took to Instagram to explain the mishap:

Armani hooked me up! My beautiful cape was tied too tight! But nothing can stop me and love really lifted me up! Thanks for your good wishes! I’m fine! ❤️#livingforlove

A photo posted by Madonna (@madonna) on Feb 25, 2015 at 2:50pm PST

Watch Madonna‘s tumble and Performance:

For a complete list of Winners, click here.

(Photo/video credit: BBC)

For those of us who can’t enough of the Life-Imitates-Art FROZEN phenomenon (yes, many are blaming Elsa on this deep chill right now!), you’ll be pleased to know about this brand new Short Film, continuing where FROZEN left off! FROZEN FEVER will show in theatres alongside CINDERELLA, starring Cate Blanchett and Lily James!

See the Trailer:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada release CINDERELLA on Friday, March 13, 2015!

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

She never disappoints us! After teasing us with a surprise Collabo on her upcoming Disc PIECE BY PIECE, at last we get to hear the results! Kelly Clarkson teams with recent Oscar Winner John Legend on new Ballad RUN RUN RUN and you must listen!

Is it this year’s SAY SOMETHING?

Listen to RUN RUN RUN ft. John Legend:

Sony Music Canada release PIECE BY PIECE on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

Pre-order here.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Music)

I have ALWAYS loved Christina Aguilera, but this is just amazing!  In addition to treating some incredibly-lucky Fans at Starbucks Rockefeller Centre to free Coffees, Selfies and Autographs last week, she’s promoting her return to NBC‘s The Voice with a bang.  Aguilera just appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Jimmy Fallon and always out to get us clicking “share”, Fallon had Aguilera play WHEEL OF MUSICAL IMPRESSIONS. You’ll never guess who she had to imitate!!

Just watch:

That was epic! I wonder what Britney is thinking…. Although they totally are Friends.  She wouldn’t mind… right? RIGHT??

Aguilera is working with Pharrell on her eighth Album and comes fresh off a Grammy Win for her Collabo with A Great Big World on Say Something.

(Photo/video credit: NBC)

As announced prior, Starbucks Canada soon will  be introducing Pastries from renowned Bakery, La Boulange™ in early March!

Brought to you by Pastry Chef Pascal Rigo, some existing offerings have been perfected that bit more, along with some exciting new additions!

It is estimated by March 2015, that 70% of Starbucks stores across Ontario and British Columbia will be carrying exclusively La Boulange™ goodies. The roll-out continues through Atlantic Canada and Quebec late March and Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba by June.

Let’s take a quick peak at the mouthwatering Roster of Pastries, shall we?

Butter Croissant

Chocolate Croissant

Almond Danish

Cheese Danish

Orange Cranberry Scone

Flourless Chocolate Cookie

Marshmallow Dream Bar

Double Chocolate Brownie

Blueberry Scone

These will launch in Toronto on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 and we’ll  be there to try them first!  Can’t wait!

What’s that? You wanna try ’em too?  We’re giving away Gift Cards courtesy of Starbucks Canada for you to savour these new delights!

To enter to win Willionaire$, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook!  Canadian Readers only!

You may increase your chances by Tweeting the below or clicking the “share” button from Mr. Will on Facebook on this Post!  Indicate for me which new Bakery Item you’re most excited to try!

http://www.mrwillwong.com/starbucks @MRWILLW wants us to #win @StarbucksCanada Gift Cards!  New #LeBoulange Pastries available 3/3!

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(Photo credit: Starbucks)