Now that’s more like it! We are still a bit bummed about Eminem cancelling on TIFF ’17, but today cheered us up! See some of the massive stars in and around town today at the world’s greatest Film Festival!

We ❤ Lady Gaga and when a last-minute addition was made to premiere her Netflix Documentary GAGA: FIVE FOOT TWO here, we realized how much that TIFF ‘17 game had stepped-up! Gaga appeared at an previously unannounced Press Conference today for the Documentary and a select handful of fans were lucky enough even to get the Selfie! She arrived right in the nick of time riding shotgun in her SUV.

#TIFF17: Lady Gaga at the Press Conference for Netflix’s #GagaFiveFootTwo. #TIFF #TIFF2017 #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival #LadyGaga #Joanne #Gaga

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I, TONYA gets its Premiere tonight and the buzz is feverish for the Tonya Harding Biopic. Stars Margot Robbie and Allison Janney are getting major Oscars buzz for their portrayals of the disgraced Figure Skater and her mother respectively. Also here is Captain America star Sebastian Stan who plays Harding‘s husband. All were incredibly-nice to fans as they did the rounds today!

#TIFF17: Always a pleasure seeing this beauty, Margot Robbie. So stoked to see her #Oscars-buzzed portrayal of Tonya Harding in #ITonya! #TIFF2017 #TIFF #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival

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#TIFF17: Handsome #SebastianStan here for #ITonya! #TIFF2017 #TIFF #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival

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#TIFF17: The delightful #AllisonJanney. Lotsa #Oscars-buzzed for her work as Tonya Harding’s mother in #ITonya! #TIFF2017 #TIFF #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival

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Boston Marathon Drama STRONGER comes into TIFF ’17 with some buzz and we welcome back Jake Gyllenhaal who by now should be an honourary Torontonian! Also with him were Co-Stars Miranda Richardson and Canada’s own Tatiana Maslany, the latter enjoying a Cali Love smoothie.

#TIFF17: #JakeGyllenhaal back at #TIFF2017 with Boston Marathon Drama, #StrongerMovie. #TIFF #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival

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#TIFF17: This ain’t no fake, a selfie with Jake! #JakeGyllenhaal at #TIFF2017 with #StrongerMovie. #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival #TIFF

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#TIFF17: Oscar-nominated #MirandaRichardson at #TIFF2017 for #StrongerMovie. #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival

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#TIFF17: #TatianaMaslany at #TIFF2017 for Boston Marathon Drama #StrongerMovie. #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival

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Jason Sudeikis also was out earlier returning to the City where he filmed KODACHROME, which premiered here last night. Ed Harris was with him, although declining photos.

#TIFF17: #JasonSudeikis back at #TIFF2017 with Toronto-made #Kodachrome. #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival #TIFF

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After kicking-off TIFF ’17 with Opening Gala BORG/MCENROE, Icelandic star Sverrir Gudnason was out earlier doing Press for the Film. Oddly, Co-Star Shia LaBoeuf who plays his Tennis arch-rival, was missing in action!

#TIFF17: Hot off walking the carpet for #TIFF2017 Opening Night Gala #BorgMcEnroe, star #SverrirGudnason. 🎾 #TIFF #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival

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Our favourite Duo are totally owning TIFF ’17! Loved seeing again Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet out pushing CALL ME BY YOUR NAME.

#TIFF17: Easily one of most popular guys of #TIFF2017, #ArmieHammer! #TIFF #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival #CallMeByYourName

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#TIFF17: #TimotheeChalamet. Love this kid so much! “So we’re gonna do a double huh?”, he asks before shaking my hand. #CallMeByYourName #TIFF2017 #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival

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While Eminem couldn’t make it out last night, we still loved seeing Director Joseph Kahn out tonight. He directs BODIED which got a great response last night in TIFF‘s Midnight Madness Programme.

#TIFF17: He’s helmed masterpieces like Britney Spears’ “Toxic” and Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” Videos. #JosephKahn at #TIFF2017 with Eminem-produced #Bodied. #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival #TIFF

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Mongrel Media x Mr. Will want to give Toronto Readers a chance to see TIFF ’16 selection, COLOSSAL starring Anne Hathaway! The screening takes place as follows:

Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
259 Richmond St W
Toronto, ON M5V 3M6
April 20, 2017
Thursday 7:00pm

Synopsis:
After Gloria (Anne Hathaway) loses her job and is kicked out of her boyfriend’s apartment, she leaves her life in New York and move back to her hometown. When news reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, Korea, Gloria gradually comes to the realization that she is somehow connected to this far-off phenomenon. As events begin to spin out of control, Gloria must determine why her seemingly insignificant existence has such a colossal effect on the fate of the world.

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Mongrel Media release COLOSSAL Friday, April 21, 2017.

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Filmed right here in Vancouver, COLOSSAL won big raves at TIFF ’16. Since then it has gotten distribution in the U.S. from newly-created NEON and it premiered at Sundance yesterday where it won more accolades.  An April release date has been set for the Sci-Fi/Action/Thriller/Comedy starring Jason Sudeikis, Dan Stevens and Anne Hathaway.

Synopsis:
After losing her job and boyfriend in New York, Gloria (Hathaway) moves back to her home town and is shocked to discover that the catastrophic events hitting Earth are somehow connected to her mental state.

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Cannot wait to see this!

We’ll NEVER forget meeting Hathaway at TIFF ’16!

Anne. #TIFF16 #COLOSSAL #AnneHathaway

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Amazing Anne. #AnneHathaway #Colossal #TIFF16

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NEON release COLOSSAL Friday, April 7, 2017.

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eOne Films + Mr. Will want to give Canadian Readers a chance to win a RACE Movie Prize Pack featuring the Movie on Blu-ray Combo Pack and a $50 Gift Card from GNC!

Synopsis:
Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. “Race” is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man’s fight to become an Olympic legend.

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G’luck, Willionaire$!

eOne Films release RACE in-stores on DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Now on Digital HD.

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Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to take Readers to an Advance Screening of Garry Marshall’s star-studded opus, MOTHER’S DAY!  Bring your Mom, bring a friend!! Screenings take place in Halifax (Scotiabank), Victoria (Tilicum), Ottawa (Cineplex), Vancouver (Scotiabank), Toronto (Scotiabank), Winnipeg (St. Vital), Calgary (Sunridge Spectrum) and Edmonton (North Edmonton) on April 27, 2016.

MOTHER’S DAY stars Britt Robertson, Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Timothy Olyphant, Kate Hudson, Jason Sudeikis and is directed by Garry Marshall.

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http://www.mrwillwong.com/mothersday @MRWILLW wants us to #win Advance Screening Passes to see #MOTHERSDAY. Out 4.29.

G’luck.

Elevation Pictures release MOTHER’S DAY Friday, April 29, 2016.

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Only Garry Marshall has enough power in Hollywood to make a Movie that has a Cast List that is longer than the actual Film Synopsis.  We can’t wait to see MOTHER’S DAY.  That’s right. 

Synopsis:

Following the lives of mothers and daughters in interconnecting stories leading up to Mother’s Day.

MOTHER’S DAY stars Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Jason Sudeikis, Britt Robertson, Timothy Olyphant, Shay Mitchell, Sarah Chalke, Jon Lovitz, Aasif Mandvi, Grayson Russell and Margo Martindale; Garry Marshall directs.

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Elevation Pictures release MOTHER’S DAY on Friday, April 29, 2016.

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NBA All-Star Weekend has taken over Toronto for the first time ever. Kicking-off the festivities tonight at Ricoh Coliseum on CNE grounds was the much-buzzed Canada vs U.S. Mountain Dew 2016 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, headed by captains Drake and Kevin Hart respectively. Drake tonight was given the honours of holding the key to the City based on his outstanding contributions locally.

Team Canada alas would prevail under Drake‘s guidance with a score of 74-64 with Win Butler and Tracy McGrady leading the pack.

Spotted in the audience tonight were some huge names like Vin Diesel, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and more. The three were on the set of XXX: The Return of Xander Cage filming at the penthouse of one of the City’s most historic hotels.  Wrapping just before 7, they head-on over quickly to Ricoh Coliseum, making it in time despite Fans waiting in the cold for them. It is said during halftime show, Diesel stopped to pose for Selfies with several Fans who clamoured for him, soaking-up all the adoration.

Selfie with Dom aka. Vin Diesel 😀 #vindiesel #selfie #NBAAllStatTo #fastandfurious #fast7 #toronto #celebrityallstar

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Olivia Wilde also was seen cheering Jason Sudeikis who is here promoting Jesse Owens Biopic RACE, alongside Co-Star Stephan James who played for Team Canada.

Rapper Snoop Dogg also is in-town too, leaving a trail of heartbreak this morning after no-showing at appearances on Breakfast Television and The Morning Show after a night of partying Thursday!

Meanwhile not far from the Celebrity Game, Gwen Stefani and Usher would headline an Afterparty at a specially-constructed for the occasion True North Lounge sponsored by Bell. Stefani quietly head to the venue around 9 with bodyguard picking her up from the underground of her Hotel and a trunk full of luggage. She is to appear in the first ever Live Music Video to be filmed Grammys night for her single Make Me Like You, dedicated to boyfriend and The Voice Co-Star Blake Shelton. Earlier in the day she had an Album Listening Party for upcoming Disc, This Is What the Truth Feels Like.

Gwen Stefani just killed it! #lescapeworldwide #gwenstefani #nbaallstarweekend #allstartoronto2016 #allstarweekend2016 #truenorth #toronto #yyz

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I’ve been a fan of hers for over 20 years and today I had the pleasure of hanging with @gwenstefani as she played us some tracks off her new album #ThisIsWhatTheTruthFeelsLike. She was so candid. So raw. So passionate. So inspiring. Thank you @universalmusicc for this experience. #LoveHer #Truth #MakeMeLikeYou #GwenStefani #NoDoubt 🙌🏻

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Other parties taking place in the City tonight included Kevin Hart‘s bash at Roy Thomson Hall, Shaquille O’Neal and Snoop Dogg are expected at Muzik Nighclub and also Amber Rose and Blac Chyna at Stadium Nightclub.

See our Snaps with NBA Megastar Chris Paul and man of the hour Kevin Hart!

With Funnyman and Captain of Team USA at the #DewCelebGame, #KevinHart! Love this dude! #allstargame #allstarweekend #AllstarweekendTO #NBAAllstarTO #NBAAllstar

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With top #NBA star #ChrisPaul, in #The6ix for #NBAALLSTAR! #Toronto #NBAAllstarTO. #LAClippers #LosAngelesClippers

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The main event, the All-Star Game takes place Sunday night at Air Canada Centre, 7 PM. Watch on TSN.

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Actors Jason Sudeikis and Stephan James are in the City today promoting sports drama RACE. Based on the inspiring story of Olympian Jesse Owens, the Film premieres tonight in Toronto at Scotiabank Theatre.

The stars did press bright and early today starting at KISS 92.5‘s The Roz & Mocha Show before heading to a sizable crowd of fans over at Breakfast Television. Watch the interview here.  An appearance also was scheduled for The Morning Show on Global Television.

Despite an extreme cold alert being issued this NBA All Star Weekend, James and Sudeikis were amazing to stop for fans, taking their time to do selfies and signing memorabilia. James is a Toronto native and starred in Oscar contender Selma last year, while Sudeikis is a familiar face to us having visited for TIFF in recent years with partner Olivia Wilde and press tours for Horrible Bosses and We’re The Millers!

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Toronto’s #StephanJames + #JasonSudeikis in town today for #RACEMovie. Red Carpet Premiere tonight at Scotiabank Theatre.

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eOne Films release RACE Friday, February 19, 2016.

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eOne Films + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see a piece of history at the Canadian Premiere of RACE, to take place in Toronto on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Synopsis:
The true story of Jesse Owens, the African American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

It follows Jesse’s (Stephan James) and his coach’s (Jason Sudeikis) fight to win gold, while up against growing racial tension in America and Hitler’s Nazi regime in Germany.

Race stars also Jeremy Irons and William Hurt.

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http://www.mrwillwong.com/race @MRWILLW wants us to #win Advance Passes to see #RACEMovie! Out 2/19!

G’luck, Willionaire$!

eOne Films release RACE on Friday, February 19, 2016.

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eOne Films + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see a piece of history in RACE! Screenings take place in Vancouver (Scotiabank Vancouver), Calgary (Chinook), Edmonton (Scotiabank Edmonton), Winnipeg (St. Vital), Ottawa (Cineplex Ottawa), Halifax (Scotiabank Halifax), Victoria (SilverCity Victoria) on Thursday, February 18, 2016.

Synopsis:
The true story of Jesse Owens, the African American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

It follows Jesse’s (Stephan James) and his coach’s (Jason Sudeikis) fight to win gold, while up against growing racial tension in America and Hitler’s Nazi regime in Germany.

Race stars also Jeremy Irons and William Hurt.

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To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will on Facebook. Click “share” from there for an extra chance or Tweet out the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/race @MRWILLW wants us to #win Advance Passes to see #RACEMovie! Out 2/19!

G’luck, Willionaire$!

eOne Films release RACE on Friday, February 19, 2016.

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