TORONTO TO HOST CANADIAN PREMIERE OF "THE EXPENDABLES 2"

Official Artwork for The Expendables 2

Toronto, get ready as we play host to the Canadian Premiere of The Expendables 2, Sequel to 2010's $274 million-grossing Blockbuster with an all-star and all-brawn Cast. 

Church (Bruce Willis) reunites with the Expendables in this Sequel in what should be an easy Paycheque for them. After the death of one of their Men, they find themselves out for revenge as they are buried deep into Enemy territory.

Alliance Films & Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven are thrilled to give Readers a chance to attend the Red Carpet Canadian Premiere of THE EXPENDABLES 2 with Randy Couture and Terry Crews in-attendance. The Premiere takes place Monday, August 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM, Scotiabank Theatre! Ten Double Passes are available.

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The Expendables 2 hits theatres August 17, 2012.

(Photo credit: Lionsgate Films)

MY MOMENT WITH LINDA HAMILTON: ACTION LEGEND IN TORONTO FOR "LOST GIRL"

Linda Hamilton in Toronto - July 2012

I pretty much died when I crossed paths with one of my Childhood Idols the other day.  Although I admit I didn't recognize her with Sunglasses on at first, I couldn't help but feel oddly compelled to ask her as she stepped-out of her Production Van, "You're an Actress, aren't you? Can I ask you your name?". I mean, who really does that? 

The Woman replied, "Yes, I am an Actress. My name is Linda Hamilton.".  My jaw dropped and a few Witnesses can vouch that I let-out a squeal of delight.  "OMG. You're Linda Hamilton?! I am screaming on the inside!!".  She then proceeded to give me a hug and a kiss on each cheek, happy to connect with a Fan and pose for a Photo.

Hamilton is working on a Guest Turn for the Canadian Series Lost Girl, as revealed today via The Hollywood Reporter, playing a sexy Assassin named Acacia. She tells me she is required to do bit of Stunt Work on it and was only to be in the City for a couple days.

"TOTAL RECALL" TEASER TRAILER

Official Artwork for Total Recall

"You don't have the most reliable of memories, do you?".

After having filmed here in Toronto last Summer, we finally see a Teaser Trailer for the Remake of Total Recall surfacing, giving us a taste of all the exciting Action-Fantasy thrills to come. Although the scene with Colin Farrell taking-down a team of Police was shown first to attendees of San Diego Comic Con last July we get additional insights into Kate Beckinsale's Character Lori who first appears as Colin Farrell's Wife, then turning the tables telling him, "You haven't even begun to see me trying to kill you!". By the end of it all, we still don't really know what's going on with Farrell's Doug/Hauser, but are left with enough to be intrigued. Well-played, Sony Pictures.  Looks superb.

Watch the Trailer below for the most expensive Film ever made in Toronto at $250 million:

Len Wiseman's Total Recall is in theatres August 17, 2012.

We've been following the progress of this one closely including meeting some of the Cast and Director here last Summer! Click here for more.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures)

COLIN FARRELL IN TORONTO FOR "TOTAL RECALL"

Colin Farrell & Mr. Will-W.

As many of you already know, Colin Farrell has been in-town the past few weeks preparing for Len Wiseman's reboot of Total Recall.  With sightings reported of him around Yorkville training aggressively for his physically-demanding role as Hauser, the Irishman who just turned 35 this past Tuesday was spotted coming out of Whole Foods earlier today at Hazelton Lanes, grabbing a bit of Takeaway with a Friend. 

Meeting him for a second time (the first time back at TIFF 2009), he was kind and Fan-friendly as always to stop and pose for a couple Photos, but not before covering up with a long-sleeve French Sailor Tee when noticing Paparazzi in his wake. Coming out of the Gym, he had  worn a Tank Top, revealing  his newly-chiseled Body.  "Sorry Guys, I've got to run.  The Paps are here", he apologized as he curtailed the interaction with Fans.  He then ducked his head and headed back towards his Residence, masking his face under his Green Cap.

Just last night, Farrell enjoyed his evening at Rexall Centre in the City's west-end watching Italian Tenor Placido Domingo, in a Kick-off Concert for the Black Creek Summer Music Festival.  Audience members Tweeted quickly after noticing him arrive at the venue, sitting left of the stage.

Total Recall will be filming in-and-around Toronto, with a majority of Production taking place at newly-upgraded Pinewood Studios, up until early September.  Sightings of Co-stars Kate Beckinsale, John Cho and Ethan Hawke have been reported so stay tuned for more...

See a couple more Photos of Farrell below:

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER & MARIA SHRIVER SPLIT AFTER 25 YEARS

Arnold Schwarzenegger in Toronto - January 2011

The Los Angeles Times reports that Arnold Schwarzenegger, just here in Toronto this past January, has split from his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver.

The Couple issued this statement regarding their Separation: "This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us. After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together. At this time, we are living apart while we work on the future of our relationship. We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and the center of both of our lives. We consider this a private matter and neither we nor any of our friends or family will have further comment. We ask for compassion and respect from the media and the public.".

Heartbreaking!  Hoping that when the dust has settled, Schwarzenegger channels his energies back into his Acting again fully so that we can see him doing again what we love him for most!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER IN TORONTO - PICS & VIDEO

Arnold Schwarzenegger in Toronto

Action Star-turned-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger arrived in the wee hours of the morning in Toronto at the historic Royal York Hotel, as part of his Canadian Tour which as so far seen stop-offs in Winnipeg and Calgary.

Schwarzenegger left the Hotel shortly after 11:00 AM with several Security Guards in tow before heading off to speak today at the Metro Convention Centre where some paid up to $900 CAN to hear him speak about his inspiring life journey. He gave an impromptu interview from us Escalade with Global Television and CHCH, before signing a few Autographs which he has been known in the past to do when the Cameras are on.

If today's Conference can be summed in two important tips, these would be "Don't be afraid to fail. You are a girlie-man if you are afraid of failure" and also "Work like hell" according to Schwarzenegger. Fair enough.

Audience members today included Rock Legend Gene Simmons of Kiss who is town for business reasons including a speaking engagement which took place at Sony Centre last night.  Schwarzenegger was spotted at a near-by Canadian Chain Second Cup grabbing a Coffee after his engagement today and is set to head to Montreal for his next stop-off.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER TO VISIT TORONTO AMONG OTHER CITIES LATER THIS MONTH

Arnold Schwarzenegger

In his first time speaking publicly since completing his terminator as Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenengger will be visiting Canada to speak as part of a Keynote Speech Tour later this month.

Invited by organizers tinePublic Inc., Schwarzenegger will be speaking on his journey leaving Austria as a young man with big aspirations in Bodybuilding to the mega-Film Star he became worldwide, and his heralded reign as Governor of California.

Schwarzenegger's itinerary includes stop-offs at a Luncheon in Calgary at the Telus Convention Centre on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 followed by a Dinner at Winnipeg's Fairmont Hotel later that evening and finally, Toronto's Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Wednesday January 26, 2011 for another Luncheon. No word on whether or not he is involved at all with the upcoming $250 million Total Recall Film, which will be made in Toronto this Summer.

Although Toronto Tickets range from a hefty $263 to $420, you can get yours here.