TAYLOR KITSCH IN TORONTO TO PROMOTE "THE BANG BANG CLUB" | AUTOGRAPH GIVEAWAY

Taylor Kitsch & Mr. Will-W.

Kelowna native Taylor Kitsch packed a crowd outside the CBC Building today where he dropped by to record an appearance on George Stroumboulopoulous Tonight, airing later this evening. The former Abercrombie & Fitch Model has found success as an Actor, appearing on the acclaimed yet short-lived ABC series Friday Night Lights.  He continues to see his star rise with his latest Film The Bang Bang Club, which premiered at TIFF 2010 to wide acclaim. 

Acquired via eOne Films, the Drama is based on the true story of four photographers who ventured to South Africa during a time of great political change, following the period when Nelson Mandela had been released from prison up to 1994, when the first-ever Democratic Elections were held.  That Election marked the first time all races were allowed to participate in voting.  Ryan Philippe and Malin Åkerman also star in The Bang Bang Club.  Check out some Photos I got of Philippe in-town this past September promoting the Film.

With at least 20-plus people in waiting for Autographs and Photos with Kitsch, both he and his Assistant were more than accommodating, handling beautifully what could easily have become a bit of a mess, with one Fan barging into the Premises.  Sporting a new stylishly-cropped Haircut, Kitsch surprised all who were expecting him to appear in his signature shoulder-length locks. All were surprised by  the extent of his graciousness and generosity.

THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW LAUNCHES NEXT WEEK WITH STAR POWER

Mr. Will-W. & Marilyn Denis in 2007

My Girl Marilyn Denis is back, bigger than ever with The Marilyn Denis Show premiering Monday, January 10, 2011 on CTV.  The Lifestyle program which picks-up where she left off with her most recent foray into Television after many successful years on Radio - CityTV's Cityline - before returning back to CHUM-FM again, promises to bring some star power and fun to Canadian viewers daily at 10 AM and 2 PM EST.  Girl cannot be held back.  She belongs on Television.

Her first week of Celebrity Guests include some good company including Desperate Housewives hunk James Denton, Singer/Songwriter Josh Groban, and former Beverly Hills, 90210 star Jason Priestly.  Upcoming guests include Nikita star Maggie Q., Taylor Kitsch who will be promoting acclaimed flick from Summit Entertainment, The Bang Bang Club and Health Guru/Actress Suzanne Somers.  Hot!

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RYAN PHILLIPPE AT TIFF PRESS CONFERENCE FOR BANG BANG CLUB

Ryan Phillippe leaving Press Conference for Bang Bang Club

Ryan Phillippe is in full promotional swing now for his new film Bang Bang Club which was a Gala presentation at Roy Thomson Hall tonight.  When female fans asked the hunk whether they could take a photo with him he replied, "If I do it for you, I have to do it for everyone" but instead offered the option of an autograph to anyone who asked.  And there were many.  Bang Bang Club is directed by Steven Silver and was shot in South Africa, telling the stories of four photographers working there a few days prior to the end of the Apartheid era.  It stars also Canadian  sweetheart Malin Akerman.  There is still no release date yet for the film.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)