#TIFF21: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2021 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

We don't believe we made it through another TIFF! While this year's Festival certainly was a bit more scaled-back we definitely were not short of things to do, equally putting in long days. So thankful to the Team for contributing their Reviews of the most key titles to surface at TIFF '21 including Dave Baldwin, Amanda Gilmore and George Kozera. So thankful to be a Torontonian and be gifted every year with this amazing Festival. We're so appreciative of the considerations for our safety and ... Read more

#TIFF21: DAY NINE SIGHTINGS – STEVEN SODERBERGH, LILY-ROSE DEPP & NATHALIE BIANCHERI

While TIFF '21 wraps this coming Sunday, today will be our final day our and about. And what an awesome way to cap things off! We saw the amazing Steven Soderbergh arrive at Princess of Wales Theatre. While it remained a mystery what Film exactly he'd be screening at the Festival, we can confirm that the Film that screened tonight was called MR. KNEFF, a Silent Film with only music and background noises. The Film is subtitled and 15 years ago he had a second go at it, though the Film still ... Read more

#SPOTTED: BEN BARNES IN TORONTO FILMING “GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES”

Ben Barnes has built a steady, but quality body of work over the years. Whether you know him from The Chronicles of Narnia, his more recent work in Netflix's Shadow and Bone, or HBO's Westworld, it is easy to see why his career has shown longevity. Barnes is in Toronto filming upcoming Guillermo del Toro Anthology Series CABINET OF CURIOSITIES. Barnes' episode also stars Crispin Glover, written by Lee Patterson and directed by Keith Thomas. The Series stars several talented Actors ... Read more

#TIFF21: DAY FOUR SIGHTINGS – JAMIE DORNAN, KENNETH BRANAGH, KENNY G, PENNY LANE, JESSICA CHASTAIN

Today is the final day most major trade publications have their pop-ups, so it's one last hurrah for star sightings before things quiet down significantly for the remainder of TIFF '21. Which is wonderful for us as we can take a breath finally, and focus on seeing Films. Causing the most commotion around town were BELFAST Director/Writer Sir Kenneth Branagh and its star Jamie Dornan, who did the rounds today. They premiered the Film at Roy Thomson Hall, receiving a standing ovation. The ... Read more

#TIFF21: DAY THREE SIGHTINGS – JESSICA CHASTAIN, BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, DIONNE WARWICK, DENIS VILLENEUVE, REBECCA FERGUSON, HALEY LU RICHARDSON, OWEN TEAGUE + MORE

We've hit peak starpower at TIFF '21 and even with Red Carpets and talent scaled back there's still plenty enough to keep us busy! The 2021 TIFF Tribute Gala took place earlier today at Roy Thomson Hall with this year's Honourees taking the stage to accept their awards. Those in attendance included: Jessica Chastain — TIFF Tribute Actor Award supported by the Tory FamilyBenedict Cumberbatch — TIFF Tribute Actor AwardDenis Villeneuve — TIFF Ebert Director AwardAlanis Obomsawin — ... Read more

#TIFF21: DAY TWO SIGHTINGS: CLIFTON COLLINS JR., CLINT BENTLEY, BEN PLATT, JULIANNE MOORE AND THE CAST OF “DEAR EVAN HANSEN”

Press has begun for many of the Films premiering at TIFF '21 and since Red Carpets aren't public this year, we have to use a bit more creativity getting that snap! No worries, we're managing! We spotted the Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN out and about today as they did the rounds and captured a few lovely moments among Ben Platt, Julianne Moore, Danny Pino, Nik Dodani and Director Stephe n Chbosky! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 ... Read more

#TIFF21: DAY TWO SIGHTINGS – JUSTINE BATEMAN, BEN PLATT, AMANDLA STENBERG, DANNY PINO, COLTON RYAN + MORE

TIFF '21 is officially in full swing and while things are a little less hectic this year, we're still keeping fully busy, Team Mr. Will catching as many Films as we can and fitting in as many sightings as we can! We are thrilled to have gotten to see this year's Opening Night Gala, the uplifting and heartfelt DEAR EVAN HANSEN. We absolutely loved it, and while we've never seen the original Musical it was based on, the Film by Stephen Chbosky stands on its own strongly. Floored by star Ben ... Read more

#TIFF21: DAY ONE ARRIVALS – JOSHUA JACKSON, JOSH O’CONNOR, JUSTINE BATEMAN, BEN PLATT

We don't believe #TIFF21 finally is here! While things are indeed a bit different this year, any bit of in-person events is dearly welcomed! While TIFF '21 starts today, we did spot a few arrivals already gearing-up for their big premieres on TIFF Day One. So thrilled to chat with The Toronto Sun's Jane Stevenson about starspotting etiquette this TIFF with our current climate. Click here more the article. Also in case you missed our appearance on CP24 previewing what the Festival might ... Read more

#SPOTTED: SIMU LIU BACK IN TORONTO FOR “SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS”

The sky's the limit for Simu Liu! The Chinese-Canadian Actor's star continues to rise and his big moment has arrived with Marvel's SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS set to be released this weekend. Liu, known to many of us in Canada and abroad for his work on Sitcom Kim's Convenience, landed the gig of a lifetime in the titular role of SHANG-CHI. And if word of mouth is any indicator, the Blockbuster is poised to do big things at a Box Office which has been in need of a wake-up as ... Read more

#SPOTTED: CAST OF “THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY” IN TORONTO – DAVID CASTAÑEDA, JUSTIN MIN, RITU ARYA, GENESIS RODRIGUEZ

Fans are thrilled for the upcoming third season of wildly-popular Netflix series THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY! In fact, in 2020 the second season of the Series based on the series of Graphic Novels by My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way, was the sixth most streamed series on Netflix! The Series centers on an adopted family of dysfunctional superheroes who are brought together to solve the mystery behind their father's death, also banding together in the face of an imminent apocalypse! The third season ... Read more