For  a third straight week, AMERICAN SNIPER shows absolute domination of the Box Office in North America, bringing-in $31  million from 3,885 theatres for Warner Bros.  In six weeks, this latest effort from Clint Eastwood brings-in $248 million.

PADDINGTON continues to benefit from word-of-mouth for The Weinstein Co./eOne Films, rising to second spot with $7.8 million in its third week out. Cumulatively, the Film has made almost $50 million.4

Teen-Time Travel Romp PROJECT ALMANAC debuts in third with $7.7 million for Paramount Pictures.  Critics weren’t sold on it with a 36% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it a decent B CinemaScore.

BLACK OR WHITE debuts in fourth for D Films/Relativity Media with $6.2 million from 1,823 theatres.  The TIFF ’14 Selection starring Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer, debuts with strong Audience reaction, an A- CinemaScore and a 34% on the Tomatometer.

THE BOY NEXT DOOR lands in fifth this weekend with $5.7 million for Universal Pictures, now in its second week out, a two-week total  of $25 million.

THE IMITATION GAME continues to roll along well for Elevation Pictures/The Weinstein Co.  in its Oscar Trail, in seventh spot this weekend with $5.3 million, a total $68 million grossed in its tenth week out.

THE LOFT debuts in tenth with $2.6 million for Open Road Films. The Danish Adaptation Thriller starring James Marsden and Wentworth Miller has yet to get a Canadian release.

My love for Kelly Clarkson knows no boundaries. Since her days on American Idol, a 19-year-old Texan Girl who won the hearts of this entire Continent, I’ve longed for the day I’d meet the now triple GRAMMY Winner. I waited outside her 2007 Massey Hall Show only to be nudged by my Brother who was content along with my Nieces just having seen her perform her entire Discography live with me. I could have sworn she was about to leave at any moment! GAA! She would walk right by me at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards, her Sharpie signing my CD quickly before being hustled into her SUV. She would come again for the Awards a couple years later, only to go under everyone’s radar, refusing all Media on the Red Carpet.  I was devastated how incredibly-bad my luck was with the Singer – and believe me, I’ve met some Toughies – whom I was confident was just as nice in-person as on TV. Unlike some other Starlets who only turn it on for the cameras, Clarkson I was sure had been the Real Deal.

Today was my lucky day at long last and I came ready with a cute stuffed Alpaca for Clarkson‘s Baby Daughter River Rose, to show I meant business!  It was face-numbingly cold but after a bit of a wait outside a Radio appearance today, she would come speeding in front of me in a van with her Handlers, getting a bit of help out – she had on some pretty crazy heels.  “This is for River Rose“, I said Alpaca in-hand. “OMG, you are soooo sweet! Let me give you a hug!!”, she gushed. “Was this really happening!?”, I kept thinking! Sure she still had a bit of her babyweight, but she is just lovely and full of charisma! If karma was bracing me for a moment like this – see what I did there? – this totally was worth all those years of agony! What didn’t kill me made me stronger! Pun intended.

Access was totally limited to Clarkson this visit, her remaining at Bell Media Headquarters much of her day, admitting at a taping of CTV‘s The Social she brings her Husband, Brandon Blackstock and River Rose with her everywhere she travels.  No sightings of Baby today unfortunately and we can’t blame her! It is beyond freezing!

We hugged!!! #KELLYCLARKSON + MR.WILL!! So happy finally to get my #Selfie with The Queen!! My one and only #AmericanIdol!!!! #NikonD3300 cc: @kellyclarkson

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Mr. Will and D Films want to give Readers a chance to win  acclaimed MY OLD LADY on DVD!

Official Synopsis:

My Old Lady tells the story of Mathias Gold (Kevin Kline), a down-and-out New Yorker who travels to Paris to liquidate a huge and valuable apartment he has inherited from his estranged father. When he reaches his apartment in Paris he finds Mathilde Girard (Maggie Smith), a refined old lady living in the apartment with her daughter, Chloe (Kristin Scott Thomas). He then discovers the romantic history between Mathilde and his father, a romance that lasted over half a century.

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Watch the Trailer below:

D Films release MY OLD LADY on Home Entertainment Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

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Words cannot describe how much we adore TED.  The 2012 Teddy Bear Action/Comedy/Fantasy had us in tears for many reasons and we are so happy to see this  brand new Trailer for its Sequel, TED 2!

See the Trailer:

Official Synopsis:

Seth MacFarlane returns as writer, director and voice star of Ted 2, Universal and Media Rights Capital’s follow-up to the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time. Joined once again by star Mark Wahlberg and fellow Ted writers Alec Sulkin & Wellesley Wild, MacFarlane produces the live action/CG-animated comedy alongside Bluegrass Films’ Scott Stuber, as well as John Jacobs and Jason Clark. www.LegalizeTed.com

Universal Pictures Canada release TED 2 on Friday, June 26, 2015.

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BUDWEISER DOES IT AGAIN! With the Super Bowl coming this weekend, we know one thing is for sure every year – Budweiser will unleash an emotional fury that will have us weeping allover our Keyboards. This latest Super Bowl TV Spot features their trademark Clydesdale horses, but focuses on an adorable little Labrador who gets lost and goes on an adventure, when ultimately he encounters a scary wolf in the woods. You simply won’t believe what happens next… The pairing of a softened version of 500 Miles covered by Sleeping At Last... OMG. I can’t continue typing… I am a mess. And you will be too!

Watch it for yourself:

We absolutely can’t wait to see Katy Perry‘s Halftime Performance! Here’s a Teaser:

We were asked recently by Woodbine Entertainment along with fellow members of the Horse Racing World what our Picks.  More on that here.

NBC airs the Super Bowl XLIX at 6:30 PM EST.

(Photo/video credit: Budweiser)

Straight from the Director’s mouth, we learned an amazing bit of news today regarding the forthcoming installment of GHOSTBUSTERS from Paul Feig! And believe me, this is exactly what we had hoped for!

See the Principal Cast as per Feig:

So to recap, that’s Melissa McCarthy and Saturday Night Live Alumni Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones.

Sony Pictures release GHOSTBUSTERS on Friday, July 22, 2016.

(Photo credit: Sony Pictures)

After making us fall in love with Happy from Despicable Me 2 last year, Pharrell is back with SQUEEZE ME from upcoming The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water! The Track reunites the Fashion and Music Icon with his roots, collaborating with N.E.R.D.  Judging by how catchy it is, I wouldn’t be surprised if this crosses over onto the Top 40!

Film Synopsis:

SpongeBob SquarePants, the world’s favorite sea dwelling invertebrate, comes ashore to our world for his most super-heroic adventure yet.

Nominees for the 2015 JUNO Awards were announced earlier today at Danforth Music Hall.  After already what has been a smashing year internationally for Toronto Band MAGIC!, it all comes back full circle as the Quartet lead the way at the 2015 JUNO Awards with five nominations including Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Breakthrough Group of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Pop Album of the Year.

Not far behind with four nominations apiece were Canadian Dance-Pop Queen Kiesza getting nods for Single of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Dance Recording of the Year and Video of the Year thanks to the success of her hit Single, Hideaway. Canadian Icon Leonard Cohen also received four nominations: JUNO Fan Choice, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Adult Alternative Album of the Year.

Up for International Album of the Year is a star-studded list including One Direction, Sam Smith, Katy Perry, Lorde and Taylor Swift.

The Breakthrough Artist of the Year Category also boasts an eclectic mix of new Talent including massively-popular Shawn Mendes, Glenn Morrison, Jess Moskaluke, Kiesza and Mac DeMarco.

Confirmed to perform thus far at the Ceremony include Hedley, Shawn Mendes, Kiesza and The Arkells. Rush will be receiving the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award.

The 2015 JUNO Awards take place Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario.

See the complete list of Nominees here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

I recently had the pleasure of Test-Driving the HONDA CIVIC TOURING and once again the Automaker has schooled its competition with a Master’s Class in value with this spacious, sporty and elegant Sedan.  The classic retro-brown on the Vehicle I drove may not sound or look ideal on-paper, but its stunning beauty certainly needs to be witnessed in-person to be appreciated.  After having test-driven the equally-impressive 2013 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN SPORT a couple years back – my last time test-driving a Honda actually  – I will say that for the super-reasonable $25k Asking Price  for the Civic Touring, you are getting a caliber of Car well-above its listed price.  Everything down to the smart metallic-finished Switch Gear, to the sophisticated touch-screen Dashboard options suggest pure luxury.

Let’s talk about the experience of sitting in the HONDA CIVIC TOURING.  The Leather Seats are phenomenally plush, making me feel nestled-in and supported.  I appreciated the Driver’s Seat’s height adjustment which gave me an optimal view while driving, customized specifically to me.  The glamorous Moon Roof draws-in a lush ambiance and my only regret is it wasn’t warmer out to fully be able to enjoy it!

Having the need to constantly remain connected, the Vehicle catered to my every obsession with not one, but TWO USB inputs and options to connect my USB Key to enjoy my favourite Music and also charge my Phone.  The Dashboard had a litany of Audio options to personalize my listening experience with iPod, Phone, AM/FM Radio, HDMI, CD and my Fave SIRIUS XM among the options to savour.  The six-speaker Sound System was absolutely glorious and a must for any Audiophile.

The multi-angle Rear-View Camera is super-handy, giving you that extra bit of view of oncoming Pedestrians and Vehicles from all corners – although a mild Audio Alert might have made this feature a bit more optimal. Uniquely, the Camera activates also when changing lanes and making turns, giving you that extra bit of awareness to prevent that accident ever from occurring.  As well, rear-window Windshield Wipers would have been handy in these snowy conditions.

The Drive in my HONDA CIVIC TOURING literally was smooth as butter, navigating turns and bumps with great precision.  The ultra-comfy Passenger’s Seat was  Billy-approved as he snored the drive away in Doggy Dreamland! At 143 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque, its output is unquestionable.  And amidst a Snowstorm we experienced here in Toronto, I never for a moment doubted that I was safe and sound, driving along with a hitch or a slip.

And did I mention the Car’s Fuel Economy?  Literally I drove a week to and from work and even an hour north of the City on less than half-a-tank of Gas, an even bigger victory considering recent lowered gas prices. I do love that ECON button, which not only is a Fuel Saver but a Dollar Saver.

Would I drive the HONDA CIVIC TOURING again?  You bet!  I might even want to own one.

There’s gotta be a reason why the Honda Civic remains Canada’s top-selling Car 17 years in-a-row!

To learn more about some of HONDA‘s 2015 Models, click here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

After it being announced that Toronto-filmed Thriller REGRESSION will be getting a release later this August – dashing all hopes of it surfacing at TIFF ’15 – we get this amazing bit of news that its Star EMMA WATSON has just signed-on as Belle in Bill Condon‘s Live-Action Adaptation of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST from Disney! Details still are under-wraps but production is said to begin later this year.

(Photo credit: The Weinstein Co./Dimension Films)