Canadian Screen Week capped-off in a huge way tonight with the third annual Canadian Screen Awards taking place at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.  The Ceremony honouring the finest in Canadian Film and Television, is meant to recognize and celebrate the Hotbed of talent in our Country and also, on an international scale.

Hosted by SCTV Alumni Andrea Martin, the laughter kept coming with her referencing everything from the fresh Internet debate of the White vs. Blue Dress, to a hilarious introduction which saw her falling out of her SUV, full of censored pixilation, which later would be turned into a YouTube Video complete with Autotune.  She revealed before the Press Room that her jokes tonight with a result of a collaboration between friends Steve Martin, Martin Short and a couple Writers from Late Show with David Letterman.

128 Screen Awards were handed-out this week, with 45 being handed tonight during the live Broadcast, airing first in the Atlantic region.  Among the top Winners tonight was ORPHAN BLACK, which for a second consecutive year won Best Dramatic Series, along with its Star Tatiana Maslany nabbing again Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role. Maslany arrived dressed in Canadian Designers Greta Constantine, with her Boyfriend, Downton Abbey Star, Tom Cullen.

French-language Drama MOMMY – fresh off a César Award in France – from Quebec Filmmaker/Actor Xavier Dolan would go on to win major accolades tonight including Best Motion Picture, Achievement in Cinematography, Achievement in Direction, Achievement in Editing, Achievement in Make-Up, Original Screenplay, Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Antoine Olivier Pilon), Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Anne Dorval) and Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Suzanne Clément).

POMPEII also would go-on to score big, winning Achievement in Art Direction, Achievement in Direction, Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual Effects, Achievement in Sound Editing and Achievement in Visual Effects.  It earlier was awarded the Cineplex Golden Reel Award as top-grossing Canadian Film.  Mega-Producer Don Carmody accepted the Award tonight, while one of its Stars, Kiefer Sutherland walked the Red Carpet, making a return to his Hometown.

Several would dazzle the Red Carpet tonight including recent Oscar Winner Julianne Moore, smart in a Pantsuit, graciously accepting a warm round of applause as she came to present.  The Actress was nominated for her work in David Cronenberg‘s acclaimed MAPS TO THE STARS, which eventually saw her Co-Star John Cusack go-on to win for Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.  Others who dazzled included  Meaghan Rath of BEING HUMAN, Sarah Gadon of MAPS TO THE STARS, Julia Voth of PACKAGE DEAL, Patrick J. Adams of SUITS, a pregnant A.J. Cook of CRIMINAL MINDS and a tearful Missy Peregrym who commended ROOKIE BLUE Fans for being “fierce”; the latter Series won Golden Screen Award for Best Dramatic Television Series.

For a complete list of Winners, click here.

See our Snaps from tonight’s Red Carpet Festivities!

Andrea Martin

 

And last photo… the incomparable #AndreaMartin, who slayed it hosting #CDNSCREEN15. Her jokes tonight were a collabo between #MartinShort, #SteveMartin and a couple writers from #DavidLetterman! #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:58pm PST

2015 Canadian Screen Award Presenters

 

Class Photo! #CDNSCREEN15 Presenters! #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:55pm PST

Tom Cullen + Tatiana Maslany

We’re really curious what #DowntonAbbey Star #TomCullen is whispering into #TatianaMaslany’s ear. #CDNSCREEN15 #OrphanBlack

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:09pm PST

The Team behind ORPHAN BLACK

Congrats to the Team behind #OrphanBlack winning Best Drama Series! #CDNSCREEN15 #TatianaMaslany #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:54pm PST

Xavier Dolan + Nancy Grant of MOMMY

Congrats to #XavierDolan and #NancyGrant who win Best Picture at #CDNSCREEN15 for #MOMMY. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 6:54pm PST

Tatiana Maslany winning for ORPHAN BLACK

#TatianaMaslany wins Best Actress in a Drama Series for #OrphanBlack a second year! #CDNSCREEN15 #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 5:35pm PST

Jared Keeso wins for 19-2

#JAREDKEESO wins Best Actor in a Dramatic TV Series for #192. From Listowel, ON to the #CDNSCREEN15 Awards! #NineteenTwo #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 5:25pm PST

Anne Dorval wins for MOMMY

#ANNEDORVAL wins Best Actress in a Motion Picture, #MOMMY. #CDNSCREEN15 #spoileralert #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 5:09pm PST

Missy Peregrym accepts for ROOKIE BLUE

“Our fans are fierce”, says a teary #MissyPeregrym, accepting Best Dramatic Series at #CDNSCREEN15. #spoileralert #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 4:51pm PST

Vinay Virmani + Manpreet Ral winning Best Original Song for DR. CABBIE

Our buddy @VinayVirmani + Manjeet Ral winning Best Original Song at #CDNSCREEN15 for #DrCabbie.

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:32pm PST

Don McKellar winning for SENSITIVE SKIN

#DonMcKellar hamming it up after his Best Actor in a TV Series Comedy at #CDNSCREEN15, for #SensitiveSkin. A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 9:33pm PST

A.J. Cook

#CriminalMinds Star #AJCook at #CDNSCREEN15! Do you believe she’s pregnant? #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:36pm PST

Kevin Durand

#KevinDurand, star of #Vikings and #TheStrain at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Meaghan Rath

#MeaghanRath of #BeingHuman at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Megan Follows

#MeganFollows (#AnneofGreenGables) at #CDNSCREEN15 for #Reign. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Bruce Greenwood + Susan Devlin

#BruceGreenwood of #ElephantSong, at #CDNSCREEN15 with his lovely Mrs. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Ken Taylor (on whom Oscar-winning Best Picture ARGO was based) + Co-Producer Elena Semikina

The real #KenTaylor on whom which #ARGO is based upon + #OurManinTehran Co-Producer #ElenaSemikina. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:32pm PST

Patrick J. Adams

Star of #SUITS, #PatrickJAdams at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Sarah Gadon

IMHO, best-dressed, #SarahGadon at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Diego Klattenhoff

#DiegoKlattenhoff of #PacificRim and #TheBlacklist at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300

A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Kiefer Sutherland

#KieferSutherland at #CDNSCREEN15 for #Pompeii. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Atom Egoyan

#AtomEgoyan at #CDNSCREEN15 for #TheCaptive. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Julia Voth

Stunning #JuliaVoth, nominated for #PackageDeal. #CDNSCREEN15 #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Dan Levy, Annie Murphy + Eugene Levy of SCHITT’S CREEK

#DanLevy, #AnnieMurphy + #EugeneLevy of #SchittsCreek at #CDNSCREEN15! #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

The Cast of TU DORS NICOLE

The Cast of Best Picture Nominee #TuDorsNicole at #CDNSCREEN15: #MarcAndreGrondin, #CatherineStLaurent, #JulianneCote and more. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:46pm PST

The Director + Cast of MOMMY:

The Cast of #MOMMY, Best Picture Nominee at #CDNSCREEN15 including: #XavierDolan, #AnneDorval, #AntoineOlivierPilon + #SuzanneClement. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Missy Peregrym + Gregory Smith

 

#ROOKIEBLUE’s #MissyPeregrym + #GregorySmith at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Enrico Colantoni

Adorable #EnricoColantoni of #Remedy at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Michael Murphy

#MichaelMurphy, nominated for #FALL at #CDNSCREEN15. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

Julianne Moore

#JulianneMoore smart in a suit at #CDNSCREEN15! Will she win Best Actress for #MapstotheStars? #NikonD3300   A photo posted by Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Mar 1, 2015 at 3:31pm PST

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Universal Pictures Canada and Mr. Will want to give Readers in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Winnipeg a chance to win Passes to see DRACULA UNTOLD first!  Screenings take place Wednesday, October 8, 2014.

Official Synopsis:
Luke Evans (Fast & Furious 6, Immortals) stars in Dracula Untold, the origin story of the man who became Dracula. Gary Shore directs and Michael De Luca produces the epic action-adventure that co-stars Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, Diarmaid Murtagh and Samantha Barks.

Watch the Trailer below:

Official Artwork:

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Universal Pictures Canada release DRACULA UNTOLD on Friday, October 10, 2014.

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Now in its 39th year, TIFF ’14 kicked-off with an Opening Night Gala at none other than TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX.  Ringing-in the celebrations was Acting Icon Al Pacino who did a Q&A with George Stroumboulopoulos, discussing everything from his childhood to what he looks for in a project now.  The Godfather Star says without ever a doubt he always knew he would be a Movie Star, encouraged by a Grade School Teacher who noted to his Grandmother his talent at a young age.  “I feel like I am doing Films I feel are reflective of where I am in my life.”, states Pacino.

The New York-born-Los Angeles Transplant is at TIFF ’14 with two new Films, The Humbling and Manglehorn.  Arriving on the Red Carpet tonight with his Girlfriend Lucia Sola, Pacino admits the former is subject close to him.  The Film is about a suicidal Actor and a younger Woman’s sexual relationship.   “Manglehorn challenged me to do something different”, he says about the other Drama which seems him starring as a Locksmith in a small town, never quite getting over the love of his life.

The Star got candid about his childhood and relationship with his estranged Father whom had married five times.  Although he didn’t get to know his Father Sal well as a Child, he recalls distinctly understanding what it felt like for the first time feeling his Father’s spirit covering him after his death.  He remembers feeling so moved that he had been stopped in his tracks.

In addition, an Auction was held for the charitable Organization afterward, one prize including a shadowing opportunity with TIFF‘s Chief Executive Officer Piers Handling. Among those ringing-in the festivities tonight were a Who’s-Who of Canadian Talent including Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy), Sarah Gadon (Maps to the Stars),  Gabriel Macht (Suits), Don McKellar (Sensitive Skin), Colm Feore (The Borgias), Eric Johnson (Rookie Blue), Gregory Smith (Rookie Blue) and Newlyweds Zachary Levi (Chuck) and Missy Peregrym (Rookie Blue); Peregrym looked dazzling head-to-toe in Intermix.

TIFF ’14 has finally arrived, running Thursday, September 4, 2014 through Sunday September 14, 2014!

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Honouring some of the most significant Females in Canadian Film, Telefilm Canada and Maison Birks honoured ten Women Actors and Directors at their Flagship Toronto Store today at the first ever Diamond Tribute to the Year’s Women in Film.  The Event was timed while all eyes are on Toronto during the Toronto International Film Festival.

Selected by a Panel of Journalists who cover the Arts, Cultural and Entertainment fields, an immensely-talented group of Canadian Women were awarded for their achievement and talent, recognition from peers and visibility they have brought Canada.  Drawing a huge crowd to Bay x Bloor despite the threat of rain, Fans were ready in a designated FanZone allowing them an opportunity to connect with the Who’s Who of Film and Television in Canada.

This year’s Honourees include:

Directors: Louise Archambault, Deepa Mehta, Alanis Obomsawin, Sarah Polley and Chloé Robichaud

Actresses: Évelyne Brochu, Geneviève Bujold, Sarah Gadon, Jessica Paré and Alison Pill

The Event being fully at capacity, Archambault, Mehta, Obomsawin, Robinchaud and Brochu were all in attendance today. Gadon‘s Mother accepted her Award in her absence.

Among those in attendance this year were several familiar Canadian faces including the likes of Kelly Rowan, Anthony Lemke, Katie Boland, Aaron Abrams, Kristin Booth, Rob Stewart, Cynthia Preston, Atom Egoyan, Paul Haggis, Liane Balaban, Michael Seater and several more.  TIFF Rising Stars, Cara Gee and Johnathan Sousa also came out to celebrate.

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Mr. Will Wong and eOne Live are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win Passes to the Red Carpet Premiere of Denis Villeneuve‘s ENEMY!

The Premiere takes place Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 6:00 PM at Ryerson Theatre.  Talent will be in attendance including Sarah Gadon, Jake Gyllenhaal and Director Denis Villeneuve.

Official Synopsis here.

Those of you hoping to see it at TIFF ’13 have two chances:
Sunday September 8 – Ryerson Theatre at 6:00 PM
Monday September 9 – TIFF Bell Lightbox 1 at10:30 PM

To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Share on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to double your chances!

http://mrwillwong.com/enemy @MRWILLW wants us to #win Red Carpet Premiere Passes to the #TIFF13 Premiere of #ENEMY starring #JakeGyllenhaal!

Don’t forget to check-out the newly-launched eOne Live Website!

Good luck.

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Mr. Will Wong, Telefilm Canada and Touchwood PR want to give Readers a taste of the Red Carpet Experience at one of the most important Events to fall during TIFF ’13, the Birks Diamond Tribute to the Year’s Women in Film. The ultra-exclusive Event honours Ten Women in Canadian Film including Actors and Directors. Among those being honoured are the likes of Sarah Polley, Sarah Gadon, Deepa Mehta, Jessica Paré, Allison Pill, Geneviève Bujold and more!

When: September 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Where: Toronto Birks Store (55 Bloor Street W. – Manulife Centre)
There  will be a FanZone set-up for Fans to get up close and person with the Stars!  There will be several in attendance in addition to this year’s Honourees.

To enter to win Tickets, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Share this Post on Facebook and double your chances or Re-Tweet the below:

http://www.mrwillwong.com/birks @MRWILLW wants us to #win access to the @MAISONBIRKS Diamond Tribute to the Year’s Women in Film on 9/11/13!

Good luck.

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At long last the TIFF ’13 Guest List has been announced and among the Marquee names we can expect to see in Toronto in two weeks are phenomenal!  Although speak of Brad Pitt and George Clooney making appearances here didn’t amount to much more than rumour, this year the Female Contingent shines brightest with several of Hollywood’s A-List set to present their latest Oscar Vehicles here.

Among the Celebrities expected this year are:

Emilia Clarke, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Tom Felton, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Scarlett Johansson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew McConaughey, Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Sarah Gadon,  Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, James Franco, Marion Cotillard, Mike Myers, Emma Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Amy Poehler, Keanu Reeves, Kate Winslet, Adam Driver, Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Owen Wilson, Ralph Fiennes, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Gyllenhaal, JudeLaw, Jessica Chastain, Jai Courtney, Mila Kunis, Pierce Brosnan, Sandra Bullock, Jason Bateman, Zac Efron, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Colin Firth, Idris Elba, Ed Harris, Michael C. Hall, Annette Benning, James McAvoy, Liam Neeson, Steven Soderbergh, Ben Foster, Anton Yelchin, Maria Bello, Jennifer Garner, Nicolas Cage, Daniel Brühl, Tom Hiddleston, Jack Huston, Hugh Jackman, Jessica Lange, Melissa Leo, Adam Levine, Catherine O’Hara, Kurt Russell, Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Berenger, Tom Wilkinson, Julia Louis Dreyfuss, Clive Owen, Zach Galifianakis, Emily Watson, John Hawkes, Alan Rickman, Toni Collette, Josh Brolin, Alice Cooper, Tiger Chen, Rebecca Hall, Will Forte, Kevin Zegers, Taylor Kitsch, Juliette Binoche, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Thandie Newton,  Terrence Howard, James Hetfield, Thomas Haden Church, Tim Robbins,  Glenn Close, Dakota Fanning, Philip Glass and several more!

Keep checking back here as the Toronto International Film Festival makes additions as we get closer to Thursday, September 5, 2013 when TIFF ’13 kicks-off!  The Festival runs till Sunday, September 15, 2013.

The official Schedule has been announced and you can now start planning your Festival right here. Download the Official Schedule right here!

Single Tickets go on sale on Sunday, September 1, 2013 on TIFF‘s Website here.

Things are about to get real exciting around here!  Happy TIFF, indeed!

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With a lack of Marquee Features to film in Toronto this Summer, David Cronenberg‘s long-gestating project, Maps to the Stars is confirmed to film in Toronto between Monday, July 8 through Monday, August 12, 2013.  Co-produced by Entertainment One and Prospero Pictures, the Film as of last week had inked multiple distribution deals in Cannes and is said to be on the verge of closing even more deals in several other markets soon including Mexico, Hong Kong,  India and Brazil.

The dark Drama based upon the Novel Dead Stars by Bruce Wagner, who also helms the Script, is said to be a scathing attack on Hollywood Celebrity Culture and the pursuit of Fame.  Its most recognizable face, Robert Pattinson stars as Jerome and as announced prior, Julianne Moore and John Cusack star also as Havana and Sanford respectively. Moore was in the City just last Summer filming the Carrie Remake and we look forward to seeing her around again!

Recent additions to the Cast include Mia Wasikowska, Olivia Williams and Newcomer Evan Bird in the shocking role of a drug-addicted Child Actor.  Toronto’s own Sarah Gadon, who has starred in Cronenberg‘s last two Films A Dangerous Method and Cosmopolis (opposite Pattinson), reunites with him a third time here.

More to come…

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