#TIFF15: TIFF 40 SOIREE WITH NATALIE PORTMAN
An absolute joy being able to ring-in TIFF '15 at the TIFF 40 Soiree tonight with none other than Natalie Portman. The Academy Award winner before an intimate audience reflected upon a massively-successful career which began at the age of 11 - just a girl from Long Island - in Luc Besson's The Professional. We received an extra-special surprise later in the conversation with TIFF Artistic Director Cameron Bailey as Black Swan Director Darren Aranofsky made an appearance too.
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#TIFF15: “LONDON ROAD”
Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong
London Road tells the horrific story of murder that shook the town of Ipswich in 2006. Theatrically adapted from the National Theatre musical production, the Film tells the story of how the town of Ipswich deals with the murder of five prostitutes from the side of the prostitutes themselves and the community that was greatly affected. The Film on the surface makes light of this situation which perhaps is its intention to satirize how the community ...
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#TIFF15: MR. WILL, DAVID BALDWIN, JONATHAN GODFREY, JUSTIN WALDMAN + GEORGE KOZERA’S TOP TIFF PICKS
With TIFF '15 about to kick-off in one day, we asked our resident panel of film lovers which films they were most excited for at the Festival this year! Check-out top selections below from David Baldwin, Jonathan Godfrey, Justin Waldman, George Kozera and me!
Of course we will have Reviews posted right here throughout the Festival, so be sure to check-back daily throughout the Festival September 10-20th for the latest!
DAVID BALDWIN
1. The Witch – super excited for this one. The buzz ...
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#TIFF15: OFFICIAL BRAND PARTNERS FOR 2015 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | PRIZE PACK GIVEAWAY
In the blink of an eye, the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival has arrived and now in its 40th year, the Festival promises to be bigger than better the year. Loaded with megawatts of star-power, we promise to be there every step of the way, giving you some of the most intimate access in the City to the Festival!
Before the TIFF 40/TIFF '15 begins, we want to take a moment to thank our partners, many who are returning once again to show their support for the MR. WILL WONG brand! This ...
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#HORSERACING: 2015 WOODBINE MILE + ROCK N’ RACING FESTIVAL!
Sunday marks a huge day in Woodbine Racetrack's 2015 Racing Season with the $1-million RICOH WOODBINE MILE to be run over one of the World's finest turf courses.
Despite making the headlines as two-time American Horse of the Year WISE DAN's big return to the races, it was just announced that the champion has been retired due to an injury. Still expect it to be a superb race with a strong local contingent and some outstanding horses invading Canada for a shot at that huge purse money!
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#SPOTTED: RUPERT GRINT, MING-NA WEN, JASON MOMOA, TOM FELTON, THE PHELPS TWINS, MADS MIKKELSEN, JENNA COLEMAN, HAYLEY ATWELL + MORE IN TORONTO FOR FAN EXPO CANADA 2015
Fan Expo Canada 2015 took place in Toronto this weekend at Metro Convention Centre, drawing at least 127k to the venue as fans were given a rare opportunity to connect with their Pop Culture favourites! Now in its 21st year, the bonanza gives fans a chance at meeting their favourite Artists, Cosplayers, Actors, in addition to screenings, purchasing rare merchandise and playing new games first. Photo Ops, Autograph Signings and Panels were held throughout the weekend, allowing a generous ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “WAR ROOM” TAKES TOP OF THE BOX OFFICE LABOUR DAY WEEKEND
On a tepid weekend at the Box Office this Labour Day weekend, religious Drama WAR ROOM takes the top of the Box Office in its second week out for Sony Pictures with $11.9 million, from 1,526 screens only. Despite not having opened yet in Canada, the Film continues to fare well in limited release.
In second this weekend was three-week champ STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON with $11.5 million for Universal Pictures, surpassing the $150 million-mark in North America.
A WALK IN THE WOODS starring ...
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#SPOTTED: AKON IN TORONTO FOR “STADIUM” + AKON LIGHTING AFRICA
Actor, Producer and Recording Artist AKON is in Toronto today promoting his upcoming five-disc opus, STADIUM. Known best for his hits Lonely, I Wanna Love You (ft. Snoop Dogg) and Smack That (Ft. Eminem), Akon is responsible also for some of the biggest hits from artists like Lady Gaga and T-Pain. The Senegalese star also has spearheaded his own charity campaign, Akon Lighting Africa, bringing electricity to millions of African households. More on that here.
He made an appearance on ...
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#SPOTTED: CHRISTIAN SLATER IN TORONTO FOR FAN EXPO + “MR. ROBOT”
Fan Expo fully is in gear this weekend in Toronto, drawing a star-studded cluster of celebrities to Metro Toronto Convention Centre as they gear-up to meet their fans! In Toronto for the occasion and also to promote his hit new series, is '90s hearththrob Christian Slater. Known best for his roles in classics like Heathers, Pump Up the Volume, True Romance, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, the Actor is experiencing a resurgence of late. ...
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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO SEE “CAPTIVE”
Paramount Pictures Canada + Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance in Toronto to see CAPTIVE first! The Screening takes place Wednesday, September 16, 2015.
Synopsis:
CAPTIVE, based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. ...
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