#INTERVIEW: “FITTING IN”
By Mr. Will Wong
Molly McGlynn's semi-autobiographical coming of age Comedy FITTING IN strikes that perfect balance of humourous, powerful and affecting. And it was made right at home! The Pink Carpet was rolled-out and the theatre was booked out at Paradise on Bloor, followed by a bustling after party at Osteria Rialto, right next door. In attendance were stars Maddie Ziegler in a breakthrough performance, plus amazing Supporting Actors Emily Hampshire and Djouliet Amara, both exceptional ...
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#SPOTTED: JACOB ELORDI IN TORONTO FOR “FRANKENSTEIN”
Hot off the announcement that Andrew Garfield has dropped-out of Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN due to delays as a result of the SAG-AFTRA strike, we get the exciting news that red-hot Jacob Elordi will be taking over the coveted role of Frankestein's Monster. The upcoming Netflix film, a take on Mary Shelley's timeless story, is set to begin production shortly in del Toro's favourite city of choice.
Others starring in the Film include Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Mia Goth, ...
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#SPOTTED: SEBASTIAN STAN, JEREMY STRONG & MARIA BAKALOVA IN TORONTO FILMING “THE APPRENTICE”
THE APPRENTICE. No, not the Reality Series. Ali Abbasi (Shelley, Holy Spider) is back in Toronto, this time around writing and directing THE APPRENTICE, which centers around former President Donald Trump and his rise from a fledgling real estate mogul throughout the '70s and '80s, exploring themes of power and corruption.
Sebastian Stan (Pam & Tommy, I, Tonya) stars as Trump, while Jeremy Strong (Succession) stars as Roy Cohn, who was Trump's attorney and mentor. Academy Award-nominee ...
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#INTERVIEW: DEVERY JACOBS & KATARINA ZIERVOGEL ON MARVEL’S “ECHO”
By Mr. Will Wong
Marvel's ECHO is an historic venture in that it is the first time they are telling a story focused on Indigenous and hearing-impaired characters. The five-episode Limited Series debuted earlier this week on Disney+, giving space for Maya Lopez's (Alaqua Cox) story to be told as part of Marvel's SPOTLIGHT series, bringing more grounded, character-driven stories to the screen. The character was introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021's Hawkeye, as the adopted ...
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#INTERVIEW: ANGOURIE RICE ON “MEAN GIRLS”
By Mr. Will Wong
This is the cinematic event we've been waiting for! Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. co-direct the musical adaptation of the iconic 2004 film, penned by Tina Fey. The musical numbers are dazzling, the burns are scalding and this new generation is even more clever than ever. At the center of it all is Cady Heron (Angourie Rice), trying to navigate life in America as a teenager, which turns out to be a lot wilder and animalistic than her time spent in Kenya, being ...
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#SPOTTED: SEAN PRICE WILLIAMS IN TORONTO FOR “THE SWEET EAST”
Following its premiere this Spring in Cannes, Sean Price Williams' THE SWEET EAST screens exclusively now at TIFF Lightbox. Williams made a special appearance, speaking at Q&As for the Film this past weekend.
Our Review by Amanda Gilmore of THE SWEET EAST:
Cinematographer Sean Price Williams (Good Time) steps into the Director’s chair and delivers the engrossing The Sweet East.
It follows Lillian (Talia Ryder) who’s craving more excitement in her life. While on a ...
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#SPOTTED: KENYA GRACE IN TORONTO AT DRAKE UNDERGROUND
British Singer-Songwriter Kenya Grace has had a huge 2023 with atmospheric breakout hit "Strangers" becoming a viral sensation worlwide thanks to TikTok.
https://youtu.be/S2TaAcwC_zI?si=6kRk3KMhiBgUlhI-
Grace made her first visit to Toronto, playing two sold-out shows at Drake Underground, abbreviated 45 minute sets leaving fans wanting more. Toronto was fortunate enough to be one of the few stops she did, ending her tour on a high note. She now is prepping the release of her EP via ...
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#SPOTTED: TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET IN TORONTO FOR “WONKA”
Hot off his Golden Globe nomination, Timothee Chalamet gave Toronto a sweet surprise, arriving at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in support of his upcoming holiday release, WONKA! Taking on the iconic titular role of Willy Wonka, this new re-telling of the classic story by Roald Dahl, directed by Paul King (Paddington), is set to inspire a new generation. The Film is Wonka's origin story recounting his rise from a destitute boy to a world-famous ...
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#SPOTTED: GEDDY LEE AT TIFF LIGHTBOX FOR SCREENING OF “GEDDY LEE ASKS: ARE BASS PLAYERS HUMAN TOO?”
It's not every day you get to see a Rock God up close and intimate! RUSH frontman Geddy Lee attended a special screening and Q&A for his new four-part Paramount+ Docu-Series GEDDY LEE ASKS: ARE BASS PLAYERS HUMAN TOO? along with Toronto Director Sam Dunn.Â
The Series sees Lee chatting candidly with some of Rock's most legendary Bassists of all time, including members of Hole and Nirvana. Series streams now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds6LCsgXKEE
A Recap of the night with ...
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#INTERVIEW: 2023 CANADA’S WALK OF FAME GALA
The 25th edition of the Canada's Walk of Fame Gala took place last night at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, bigger than ever before. Nine new inductees were honoured spanning various disciplines including athletes, actors, Olympians, musicians, filmmakers, storytellers, humanitarians, astronauts, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, titans of science & innovation, and next generation of heroes.
Honourees this year include:
-The Honourable Rosalie Silberman ...
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