MY WEEK AS AN EXTRA ON “PACIFIC RIM” | SIGNED PHOTO SET GIVEAWAY
Back in January 2012, I had the opportunity to do a bit of work on $180-million mega-opus from Director Guillermo del Toro, Pacific Rim. I was incredibly honoured to do work days on the Production as a Background Performer. I was unemployed at the time, having lost a job I had for many years and always dreamed of being in a Movie, so, why not? Because we had signed Confidentiality Agreements, details we weren't permitted to be disclose any details until filming had completely fully. After ...
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#FOOD: MARK MCEWAN AT THE MAGNUM PLEASURE STORE MEDIA PREVIEW IN TORONTO
There was pleasure to be had. With just over two weeks left before Yorkville says farewell to the Magnum Pleasure Store, I was thrilled to be invited to a Media Preview of the Shop this morning. In attendance today was none other than amazing Celebrity Chef, Mark McEwan, Head Judge of Top Chef Canada and the Man behind two of Toronto's finest Restaurants, ONE and North 44. And have you visited his super-upscale McEwan Fine Foods at Shops at Don Mills? It is Culinary Heaven.
"I wasn't ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN AN “ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK” PRIZE PACK INCLUDING AN IPOD TOUCH AND SIX-MONTH MEMBERSHIP TO NETFLIX CANADA!
Trends may come and go, but one thing is for sure, orange is the new black! Netflix Canada and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to give Readers the chance to win an iPod Touch, a six-month Netflix Canada Membership and even more, an Orange is the New Black Prize Pack including a signed copy of the Novel by Piper Kerman, on which the Series is based. If it's any indication just how good the Series is, a second Season of already has been green-lit. Even more, Regina Spektor has been confirmed to pen ...
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#SPOTTED: BEFORE YOU EXIT IN TORONTO FOR MASSEY HALL SHOW
Before You Exit may be a fresh new name on the Pop Scene, but the Trio have for the past seven years been honing their craft in Orlando. Consisting of Brothers Connor, Riley and Toby McDonough, they currently are on tour with Australian Heartthrob Cody Simpson, with a show at Massey Hall tonight. Think One Direction, but even brighter vocals and equally infectious Dance/Pop/Rock.
Earlier this morning, Before You Exit made a visit to Global Television's The Morning Show (Toronto Edition) ...
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#CARS: MY WEEKEND WITH THE2013 ACURA ILX
This Queen's Plate weekend, I had the pleasure of Test-Driving the 2013 Acura ILX. My Parents having driven an Acura Integra growing-up, I knew fully the caliber of Automobile to expect and I definitely couldn't have made it through this weekend without it.
Stylish, sleek and spacious, with super-quick acceleration and response are words which best describe this fine Car. Sophisticated features like Keyless Ignition, one-touch Moonroof, rear-view Camera to assist in reversing and a USB ...
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#FOOD: CHECK-OUT JUST-EAT.CA
How cute is this? Our Friends at Just-Eat.ca sent over this tray of Candy Sushi over the weekend and needless to say, they got devoured. Think: Rice Krispie Treats but rolled like Sushi (sans Nori) and filled with an array of cuteness like Licorice and Gummies, with a side of Butter Cream and Chocolate Frosting. Amazing.
Just-Eat.ca is Canada's largest online Food Delivery Service, connecting local Restaurants with Consumers online. They accept payment through Credit, Debit or Cash and ...
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#HORSERACING: MIDNIGHT ARIA AND FASHION WIN AT THE 2013 QUEEN’S PLATE
Fashion and fine Horses have come to define North America's most historic Horse Race, the Queen's Plate and Woodbine's Hats & Horseshoes Party was where it was at today as a large turnout came to support one of our greatest National Treasures. The 154th Queen's Plate was run and in attendance was the Governor General of Canada, David Lloyd Johnston, honouring this year's Winner Midnight Aria under a daring ride from Jockey Jesse Campbell. Owned by Tucci Stables and trained by ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “DESPICABLE ME 2” TOPS RECORD-BREAKING FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
Nothing despicable at all here! Despicable Me 2 is far and clear the Winner at the Box Office this weekend with a massive $81 million debut for Universal Pictures from 3,957 theatres. The Sequel to the Hit Animated Feature starring Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Ken Jeong and Russell Brand, far out-performs its Predecessor which opened in $56 million in 2010. Celebrating a July 4th weekend in the U.S., a Box Office Record also was set for the Holiday with over $220 million made in ticket ...
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#HORSERACING: POST POSITIONS DRAWN FOR THE 154TH RUNNING OF THE QUEEN’S PLATE
There's only three days left till the 154th running of the Queen's Plate and we're so excited we can hardly sleep! The Post Positions for North America's most historic Horse Race were drawn earlier today at Woodbine Race Track and named the Favourite at 2-1 ($6 return on a $2 bet) is Sam-Son Farm's Up with the Birds, Winner of the Marine Stakes. Nipissing, a Finalist in the voting as Champion two-year-old Filly in Canada last year and Winner of the Woodbine Oaks recently is the second ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES ACROSS CANADA TO SEE “THE TO DO LIST”
Mr. Will Wong and eOne Films are thrilled to give Readers a chance to see controversial new Comedy, The To Do List across Canada! The Toronto Screening takes place on Thursday, July 18, 2013, and additional Screenings are on Monday, July 22, 2013 in Ottawa, Halifax and Winnipeg.
Starring Aubrey Plaza, this latest Film from Writer/Director Maggie Carey, centers around a Girl named Brandy Clark who feels pressured to become sexually experience before entering College in the Fall. She ...
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