"TOTAL RECALL" IN THEATRES TOMORROW!

The Faces of Total Recall & Mr. Will-W. - Clockwise: Kate Beckinsale, John Cho, Bill Nighy, Bryan Cranston, Len Wiseman, Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel

The Moment has come for the most expensive Film ever made in Toronto. A Box Office success not only solidifies Toronto as a viable locale to film, but also proves that we have the Facilities and Talent to support an ambitious Venture as such.

Will you be seeing Len Wiseman's Total Recall this weekend?  I know I will. 

Watch the Trailer:

ANTHONY HOPKINS AS ALFRED HITCHCOCK

Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock

Moviegoers love a real transformation and believe it or not that, this is Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock. Fox Searchlight just released this first look from the upcoming Film about the famed Filmmaker's relationship with his Wife Alma (Helen Mirren). 

 Hitchcock is directed by Sacha Gervasi and also stars a superb Cast including Scarlett Johansson, Toni Collette, Ralph Macchio and Jessica Biel. It is set for a 2013 release and they absolutely cannot afford any mistakes in honouring such a Legend.  Looks good.

Fox Searchlight knows exactly how to campaign a Film for an Oscar.  Will we be seeing this one at TIFF 2013?

(Photo credit: Fox Searchlight)

"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)

JESSICA BIEL & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE ENGAGED

Jessica Biel in Toronto - Jume 2011

They're on again. Forever. Several sources are reporting that Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are now engaged after having dated for almost four years. Timberlake reportedly proposed to Biel late December while the Couple were Snowboarding in the mountains of Jackson, Wyoming. They had stayed at the five-star Amangani Resort, New York Post reports. The Resort is listed on Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious Gold List. Biel and Timberlake later celebrated their Engagement with Friends in Big Sky, Montana.

Amangani Resort

We got our first sign that things were back-on again between the Couple this Summer in Toronto when Timberlake flew-in to visit Biel while she was filming Len Wiseman's Total Recall.  They were spotted at some of the City's finest eateries like The Black Hoof, Din Tai Fung and Enoteca Sociale. As CTV's eTalk revealed on August 29, 2011, they were even spotted biking together.  And as we can see now, the Couple that bikes together, stay together.

Congratulations Justin & Jessica!  It's time we amalgamate their names together.  How about Justica or Jesstin?  Voice your vote on the Poll on my left Sidebar!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W./Aman Resorts)

ENTER TO WIN A "NEW YEAR'S EVE" MOVIE PRIZE PACK

New Year's Eve Official Artwork

Sofia Vergara. Ashton Kutcher. Michelle Pfeiffer. Lea Michele. Jessica Biel. Hilary Swank. Sarah Jessica Parker. Josh Duhamel. Katherine Heigl. Abigail Breslin. Zac Efron. Jon Bon Jovi. Robert De Niro. Alyssa Milano. What do all these Stars have in common?

Well, they all star in the Holiday Opus known as New Year's Eve from Director Garry Marshall.  The mega-Romantic Comedy, which tells the heartwarming stories of various Couples in New York City, opens in theatres December 9, 2011. Warner Bros. & Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven want to give you a chance to win a New Year's Eve Prize Pack, which includes the following:

2 Champagne Flutes

2 Party Favours

1 New Year's Recovery Kit

1 Ice Bag

2 Tins of Breath Mints

1 Jumbo Tote Bag

1 Pair of Run-of-Engagement Passes to see New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve Prize Pack

To qualify for the win, click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook or Retweet the following: RT @MRWILLW wants me to win a "NEW YEAR'S EVE" Movie Prize Pack.  http://tinyurl.com/7sc5zuc #MRWILLNYE  

Your deadline is December 8, 2011.  Toronto area Readers only, please.  Winners are responsible for pick-up.

Watch the Trailer for New Year's Eve:

JESSICA BIEL & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SPOTTED IN TORONTO

My trusty sources tell me that Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake were spotted earlier today riding bikes along Queen St. West.  You'd better believe it!

Remember to follow me on Twitter for to-the-minute updates!

UPDATE: eTalk on CTV tonight (8/29/11) at 7:00 PM EST will be showing Photos of Biel and Timberlake riding their Bikes together yesterday.  Congrats to @seansmovies for the Score!

xW

NEW TRAILER FOR "NEW YEAR'S EVE"

 "There's nothing like New Year's Eve in New York City.".

While we're waiting on the official Artwork for Warner Bros.' New Year's Eve from Director Garry Marshall, let us feast our eyes on this just-released Trailer for the All-star Cast Rom-Com.  Following the same formula as last year's Box Office hit Valentine's Day also from the same Studio, this forthcoming release follows the intertwined stories of various New Yorkers leading up to that one big night in the year where we let go of the unhappy and ring in new hopes and aspirations.

The Cast of New Year's Eve is extraordinary: Zac Efron, Sarah Jessica Parker, Yeardley Smith, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hilary Swank, Lea Michele, Ashton Kutcher, Josh Duhamel, Jessica Biel, Katherine Heigl, Robert De Niro, Sofia Vergara, Abigail Breslin, Halle Berry, Alyssa Milano, Ludacris, Sienna Miller, Ryan Seacrest, Seth Meyers, Ludacris, Russell Peters and Jon Bon Jovi are some of the names seen.  Kutcher to clarify, does not play the same character he did in Valentine's Day.

New Year's Eve opens in theatres December 8, 2011.  Although I didn't particularly enjoy Valentine's Day for the same reason I don't usually enjoy movies with All-star Casts, as their stories often are written too thinly, I'd be willing to walk in with a clean slate on this one!

Watch the Trailer in full below:

"TOTAL RECALL" HITS COMIC-CON 2011

Colin Farrell in Toronto - June 2011

Although production is only half-completed on Len Wiseman's Total Recall Reboot, Cast and Director took a break from filming in Toronto to promote the $2 million Blockbuster for Sony Pictures at Comic-Con in San Diego earlier today. Early reports are v. promising, with much of the focus being directed at Colin Farrell, after one Clip (pre-effects) was shown of his Quaid beating down a room of soldiers.

Kate Beckinsale, Wife of Wiseman, will be re-interpreting the role of Lori played originally by Sharon Stone and appeared to have charmed the audience. She admitted that she struggled with having to throw a punch at Co-star Jessica Biel (Melina), whom she calls "one of the most beautiful faces in the world" with her "$3 billion nose".

Bryan Cranston seemed to have received a fair number of questions from the audience but revealed that he has added a more humanistic approach to his Villain, Vilos Cohaagen.  He says, "If you can't invest in the characters then you can have all the explosions in the world and I won't be interested.".

I've been following Total Recall here for a bit since its Cast have arrived.  Click here to get yourself up-to-speed. 

FIRST LOOK: "TOTAL RECALL" STARRING COLIN FARRELL

Still from Total Recall

Check out this first Still released from Len Wiseman's Total Recall, currently in production here in Toronto.  Colin Farrell is at the mercy of two Captors in a scene which appears to have been filmed at the University of Toronto's Knox College.

The Film will be presented at next week's Comic-Con in San Diego and hits theatres via Sony Pictures on August 3, 2012.  Thanks Kevin!

(Photo credit: Sony Pictures)

LEN WISEMAN & COLIN IN FARRELL IN ST. THOMAS FOR "TOTAL RECALL"

Len Wiseman in St. Thomas - July 2011

Fans in St. Thomas, Ontario got a huge treat yesterday as Director Len Wiseman brought production of his latest effort Total Recall two and a half hours southwest of the City to a Magna International Inc. plant. Filming factory scenes yesterday, most of the principal Cast were absent from the shoot, although its biggest star Colin Farrell was present. And get this - 200 Workers there won the opportunity to meet the Irish Hunk via a Lottery!

Wiseman even took time to run out to the gate to greet some Fans and sign Autographs before getting ushered back to the Set, although Farrell - who it has been noted rarely does the Fan thing while at work - did throw over a wave.

Watch the Clip below:

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SPOTTED IN TORONTO

Justin Timberlake at TIFF 2005

Despite his new Comedy Friends with Benefits being out in a couple weeks, Justin Timberlake's reason for stay in Toronto doesn't appear so much to be business-related.  The Singer/Songwriter/Actor/Multimedia Mogul arrived in the City over the weekend without the flash of a Camera, and was spotted in and around Yorkville earlier today doing a bit of shopping at Whole Foods.  Little did he know though that he had crossed paths with Hugh Jackman (spotted yesterday) who reportedly was working out at The Yorkville Club, also situated in Hazelton Lanes.

Perhaps his being spotted on Sunday with on again/off again/on again(?) partner Jessica Biel via her Kensington Market Food Shop The Good Egg, is an indication just why he might be here?  And while we're on the topic of eggs, perhaps they're re-Kinder Surprising their romance?  

Apparently they refused to divulge information to US Weekly,  but they had no qualms sharing juicy details for free with their Twitter Followers.  "Privacy is important", says GoodEggChick:

KATE BECKINSALE IN TORONTO FOR "TOTAL RECALL"

Kate Beckinsale & Mr. Will-W.

One of my favourite Actresses undoubtedly is Kate Beckinsale and although she's been in the City for the Toronto International Film Festival in the past promoting titles like Underworld and Nothing but the Truth, unfortunately I'd never had a chance to meet her.  Arriving last month for her Husband Len Wiseman's Total Recall Reboot in which she plays the role of Lori (married to Colin Farrell's Doug), the beautiful Beckinsale has been spotted out and about by Fans and Paparazzi alike. Because I still hadn't seen her, I was beginning to think she was somewhat of a Mirage.

I had spotted Beckinsale on a stroll with her Daughter Lily, Husband Len, another young Lady and their two Dogs Ingrid and Pocket.  The latter even has been spotted on-Set with her.  Careful not to be intrusive, I had asked if on her way back she could take a minute to chat and take a Photo with me and absolutely she fulfilled her promise! 

Upon finally meeting her, I confessed  what a great Fan I am of 2008's Nothing but the Truth.  Despite few people seeing that Film, her portrayal of a Journalist who had taken her integrity to the extreme affected me deeply.  "Yes, it's a shame that it never really made it to the theatres as I was proud of that one", she admits.  I commented also how overall I thought Doug Liman's 2010 Film Fair Game (inspired also by the story of shamed Spy Valerie Plame) paled in comparison and she was touched genuinely, saying "Yes, we thought the same!".

She, Lily (daughter of Michael Sheen) and one Young Lady visiting also noticed that I had brought my Dog Billy out for a walk and the three of them were rather smitten by him.  Beckinsale asked, "Is he a Shih Tzu? and she absolutely was correct!  Their Dogs Pocket and Ingrid - both Female - were so adorably sweet, jumping on my leg.  And the two young Ladies present were so sweet wishing me a good night before they head off after our Chat.

BRYAN CRANSTON IN TORONTO FOR "TOTAL RECALL"

Bryan Cranston & Mr. Will-W.

Although it took a bit of time to happen, Bryan Cranston is now hotter than ever after years of Television work since first making his Television debut on CHiPs back in 1982. Whether you know him from Malcolm in the Middle in which he starred as Hal, or more recently his three-time Emmy Award-winning work on Breaking Bad as terminally ill, drug-dealing Teacher Walter White, Cranston is officially an A-list Actor now with a string of highly-buzzed films due in the next year.

Drive, Contagion, Red Tails, John Carter of Mars, Rock of Ages and Larry Crowne are all major titles he will be seen in soon and above this, Cranston is now in Toronto working on Len Wiseman's Total Recall reboot. He stars as Vilos Cohaagen, the central Villain opposite Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel.

The barely-recognizable Actor/Director came out in a Hairpiece, Dress Shirt,  Plaid Tie (as seen on David Letterman) and Vest during a Coffee Break to greet Fans during filming, revealing that he wrapped up work on the forthcoming season of Breaking Bad just three weeks ago. He now is slated to continue production until September in Toronto. He tells me he starred in a Disney production here years ago. When asked "Was it Ice Princess?", he joked back, "Yes, I starred in the leading role as Ice Princess...", drawing a few laughs.  He was actually referring to 2001's 'Twas the Night.

JESSICA BIEL IN TORONTO FOR "TOTAL RECALL"

Jessica Biel & Mr. Will-W.

Now who said Jessica Biel wasn't a nice Girl? She's totally nice! The Model/Actress after having taken a bit of a break is back and ready to roll in Sony Pictures' $200 million Total Recall reboot. Although most of her Co-stars including Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale came to the City in May in preparation for the Film, Biel only arrived less than two weeks ago.  The Blockbuster Beauty will be playing the role of Melina, one of two love interests to Farrell's Doug/Hauser.

Reports from Paparazzi and Fans alike who have met her here in Toronto have all been glowing on this visit. Some Fans recall having been snubbed in previous years at the Toronto International Film Festival. Seeing her today after wrapping for the day all blood-covered, she still took the time to come over in damp conditions to say "hi", despite an Insider telling me that the Set currently is on Lockdown, meaning  it is inaccessible completely to Outsiders.  "Okay Guys, it's gotta be quick", she told a couple Fans who waited all Afternoon.

DIRECTOR LEN WISEMAN SPOTTED AT STARBUCKS

Len Wiseman & Mr. Will-W.

Director/Writer Len Wiseman is responsible for the internationally-successful Underworld Franchise and he has been in Toronto for the past month working on a remake of Total Recall starring Colin Farrell, who we spotted last week.   A fourth installment titled Underworld: New Dawn shot recently in Vancouver, is due in theatres next year and to-date its predecessors combined have earned nearly $300 million worldwide.

I spotted Wiseman at Starbucks today while grabbing an Americano, which he also happened to be ordering from the Bar, with a Snack.  The handsome California native donning a Knit Cap and multiple layers on this chilly Afternoon, was nice enough to pose for a quick Photo together before getting ready for a Dinner Date with one of my favourites, the beautiful Kate Beckinsale.  The Actress also stars in the new Wiseman project filming in the City.

In a random act of kindness last Sunday, onlookers tell me that Wiseman and Beckinsale had treated a Homeless Man to some icy Starbucks beverages.  Amazing!  And almost as nice as once incident back during TIFF 2009 when Farrell had taken a Homeless Man out, buying him some new clothing!

The $200 million-budget Total Recall continues to film at Pinewood Studios through early September and we should soon be expecting Stars Bryan Cranston and Jessica Biel here too.  In a bit of casting news, Will Yun-Lee is the most recent addition to the Ensemble.  He also is here filming Cobu 3-D with BoA and Derek Hough (both spotted at the Glee Live! In Concert! show last night).