ROBERT PATTINSON IN TORONTO FOR PREMIERE OF "COSMOPOLIS"

Toronto Premiere of Cosmopolis - June 2012

Just one year after wrapping Production on David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis, The Twilight Saga Megastar Robert Pattinson returns to the City where it all happened.  Premiering earlier this evening at TIFF Bell Lightbox, Co-Stars Sarah Gadon, Emily Hampshire, Kevin Durand and Paul Giamatti joined-in on the fun with Cronenberg, presenting the Film to Toronto Fans.  

Hundreds gathered in front of the Building with some Fans camping-out 30-plus hours in advance for a chance to get up-close to Pattinson today.  Although many Fans succeeded in getting Autographs and Photos with Pattinson, there were a number of complaints heard from others, especially those who lined-up overnight.  Without any particular structure and Barricades finally being set-up less than an hour before the Red Carpet began, many who waited overnight saw others by-pass them to the front of the queue.  One upset Fan tells me, "This isn't fair. I got nothing!". Another tells me, "This is really disappointing.".  Some felt the Venue wasn't particularly Fan-friendly without a sufficient area designated for Fans to wait.

Pattinson as always looked handsome in Dior Homme, arriving on the Red Carpet to screaming Fans shortly after 7:00 PM, making his way briskly though his Fans.  He spent most of the earlier part of the day doing Interviews out of his Hotel together with Giamatti, Durand, Gadon, Cronenberg and Hampshire.  Later in the day, he along with a four-SUV Fleet took an underground entrance into the CBC Building to do Interviews with George Stroumboulopoulos.

COUNTDOWN: 48 HOURS TO PATTINSON

Robert Pattinson & Mr. Will-W. - June 2011

I don't believe it's already been a year since Robert Pattinson was in our City filming Cosmopolis, and in just two days he'll be back again to unveil it for Toronto!

I had forgotten that I did this Interview with Yahoo! a while back about British Celebrities, in which I mentioned Pattinson.  I hope this time around he's just as gracious to his Fans.  Excited to see him again! 

  

Click here to read more.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

MADDS MIKKELSEN WINS "BEST ACTOR" AT CANNES

Madds Mikkelsen in Toronto - TIFF 2009

Congratulations to Madds Mikkelsen who was awarded Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his work in Danish Film The Hunt, earlier today.  The Actor last came to Toronto for TIFF 2009 with Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky. This year marks the 65th edition of the Festival, and along with the brilliant Mikkelsen, Actresses Cosmina Stratan and Cristina Flutur both won for their performances in Beyond the Hills.

Director Michael Haneke was most victorious of all winning top honours with his Film Amour, which follows an 80-year-old Couple George (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Anne (Emanuelle Riva) after the latter suffers a Heart Attack.  The Drama won the prestigious Palme D'Or Award.

Unfortunately, Father and Son directing Duo David and Brandon Cronenberg despite getting a feverish amount of buzz for their Toronto-filmed Entries, Cosmopolis and Antiviral respectively, walked away empty-handed from the Festival.

For a complete list of Winners, click here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

SARAH GADON, MÉLANIE LAURENT & ISABELLA ROSSELLINI ADDED TO CAST OF "AN ENEMY"

Sarah Gadon & Robert Pattinson in Toronto - May 2012

As if her "Next It Girl" status needed any additional confirmation, Toronto's Sarah Gadon has just been cast in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming Thriller, An Enemy. Starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, Gadon will be filming in her Hometown beginning later this month, just one year after working on David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis here opposite Robert Pattinson.

In addition to Gadon, Inglourious Basterds Star Mélanie Laurent and the legendary Isabella Rossellini also have been added to the Cast as confirmed by Deadline.  Alliance Films will be distributing in Canada.

An Enemy has Gyllenhaal starring as a Man who rents a Movie, to see his Doppellgänger. After going on a mission to find him, both their lives are flipped upside-down. The Actor was just seen partying with Jay-Z and Beyoncé's Parents in New York City last night at The Top of the Standard.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

KEVIN DURAND IN TORONTO FOR "EDWIN BOYD: CITIZEN GANGSTER"

Kevin Durand in Toronto - May 2012

Such a thrill to see one of my favourite People, Kevin Durand return back to the City, this time to promote eOne Films' Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster, which premiered last Fall at TIFF. In addition to a day of Press, Durand made an appearance at an Innis Town Hall Screening of the Film.

Durand flew-in from Los Angeles to familiar territory Wednesday night after having spent last Summer filming Cosmopolis in Toronto and also Resident Evil: Retribution here last Fall also. With a patient Publicist awaiting, he greeted Fans upon arrival and even spotted me right away, extending his hand for a shake and wishing me well.  Gentleman!

Citizen Gangster, written and directed by Nathan Morlando, is based on the True Story of a WWII Veteran, Eddie Boyd (Scott Speedman), who struggles to provide for his Family, while realizing a lifelong dream to become a Hollywood Star. Thus, he turns to robbing banks to fulfill his dreams. Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster hits theatres Friday, May 11, 2012.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

"COSMOPOLIS", "ON THE ROAD", "THE PAPERBOY", "LAWLESS" & MORE TO PREMIERE IN CANNES

Sarah Gadon & Robert Pattinson filming Cosmopolis in Toronto - May 2011

The complete Line-up for the 2012 Cannes Film Festival (May 16-27, 2012) has been announced and it will be a Twilight Cannes-vention for sorts with Megastar Couple  Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart each represented with both Toronto-filmed Cosmopolis (David Cronenberg) and On the Road  (Walter Salles) respectively. Both are listed as being in-competition for the prestigious Palme d'Or.

Also going in with a lot of buzz is Lawless starring Tom Hardy, Shia LeBeouf, Jessica Chastain, Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce and Mia Wasikowska. The Paperboy (Lee Daniels) starring Zac Efron, John Cusack and Matthew McConaughey, also comes highly-touted.

In addition to David Cronenberg being represented this year, his Son Brandon Cronenberg makes his directorial Feature Debut with Toronto-filmed Antiviral which stars Sarah Gadon (who also stars in Cosmopolis) and Malcolm McDowell, whom we interviewed recently.

Director Wes Anderson also is represented with Moonrise Kingdom starring Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Bruce Willis and Tilda Swinton, which is selected as the Festival's Opening Night Film, screening out-of-competition.

Here is the complete Line-up for the 2012 Cannes Film Festival:

OFFICIAL "COSMOPOLIS" POSTER & FRENCH TEASER TRAILER

Official Artwork for Cosmopolis

Although we're still waiting on a North American release date for it, several overseas dates have been inked ranging from May to December 2012 throughout Europe and Australia.  This saddens me a bit as it means that Toronto won't be hosting its actual World Premiere at TIFF 2012, although there still is a possibility it may be presented still as a Gala here come September. Fingers crossed.

Above is the official Artwork for David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis, filmed in Toronto last Summer in what appears to be a Photo from his Photographer Daughter Caitlin, who was responsible for some of the first Stills which surfaced. With a French Teaser Trailer being released last week, the Film has the Director giving us what he does best - extreme violence and tons of edge.  I already am feeling some hints of his earlier work like Videodrome and Crash. This certainly isn't the same Robert Pattinson we saw in Twilight and Water for Elephants.  Nope.  Eric Packer has arrived!

One of the biggest shocks upon perusing the Poster in-detail is that Somolian-Canadian Singer K'Naan stars in the Film too. Will there be a Musical Sequence too?  I kid.

Watch the Teaser below:

JAY BARUCHEL: A DRAGON'S GREETING

Jay Baruchel & Hiccup

What more fitting than to receive a Year of the Dragon greeting (below) than from our favourite Viking/Dragon Trainer himself, Jay Baruchel? The Montreal-born Actor known best for voicing Hiccup in How to Train Your Dragon currently is in Niagara Falls filming Jonathan Sobol's Comedy The Black Marks alongside Kurt Russell and Matt Dillon. Canadian Cast Mates Chris Diamantopoulos and Katheryn Winnick have confirmed to me directly via Twitter that the shoots will at some point be coming to Toronto. How exciting!

Baruchel will have a busy Year of the Dragon indeed, with multiple Films on-the-go.  Hockey Comedy Goon will be out February 24, 2012 via Alliance Films in Canada, before David Cronenberg's Cosmpolis hits theatres later this year. He soon will begin work also on Comedy The Apocalypse alongside James Franco and Seth Rogen, and also he will be reprising the role of Hiccup once again in How to Train Your Dragon 2.

(Photo credit: DreamWorks)

KEVIN DURAND BACK IN TORONTO

Kevin Durand in Toronto - January 2012

It's always a pleasure to see the smiling face of our v. own Kevin Durand! The strapping Actor just arrived back in Toronto tonight from his current home in Los Angeles, although a quick perusal of his Résumé doesn't quite say what he's up to just yet.

One of busiest working Actors in Hollywood, Thunder Bay-born Durand filmed David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis here last Summer, before coming back in the Fall for both TIFF and the Canadian Premiere of Real Steel. And then shortly after that, Durand proceeded to work on Resident Evil: Retribution here. He's pretty much a Torontonian by default, yes?

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

FIRST OFFICIAL "COSMOPOLIS" POSTER

Official Artwork of Cosmopolis

There we go! At last, an official Poster for David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis has surfaced and for me it's like seeing Puppies being birthed! Although there have been some false alarms including one extremely realistic Fan-made Poster mistaken as official - even we were fooled - alas, we have found the first official Artwork for the Film, thanks to our Friends at Cosmopolis Blog.   The Shot seen here looks similar to the work of Caitlin Cronenberg who photographed Stills from the Film and we're waiting on confirmation if she is in fact the Photographer. 

DONNA'S BIG WIN

Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven Reader, Donna

One of the greatest highlights of 2011 was our City hosting International Heartthrob Robert Pattinson while he was here filming David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis.  Some of you might remember the Giveaway here offering one lucky Reader a chance to win a Pattinson-signed copy of Entertainment Weekly back in June and Donna was the chosen one!

Donna writes, "Thank you again...so very much Mr. Will!!! It sits proudly on the shelf next to my nightstand". 

Congratulations Donna!  Thanks for supporting and we love seeing your beautiful smiling face.  That's exactly why I do those Giveaways!

xW

KEVIN DURAND & BILLY

Kevin Durand & Billy

As if his day wasn't awesome enough already meeting Milla Jovovich, Billy not only got to meet one of Canada's most recognizable Actors Kevin Durand, he got a big smooch from him! 

Durand dressed in a red leather vest - biceps unhidden - was chatting on his Cell Phone during a break from filming Resident Evil: Retribution and noticed me on the other side of the baffle. All smiles, he came over and said, "Hey, I know you!".  Looking down on the floor he noticed Billy, asking me "And who's this?".  Durand who although is from Thunder Bay originally, now lives in Los Angeles with his Wife Sandra.  "I miss my Dog so much" he admits, telling me about his eight month-old German Sheppard.  "He takes care of my Wife for me while I'm gone".

The handsome Durand who was sporting a bit of unintentional Movember, started getting a lot of attention from Rush Hour Commuters who stood and asked, "Hey, are you a Movie Star?". Durand of course is no stranger to Toronto, spending most of last Summer here filming David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis starring Robert Pattinson.  He also was here for TIFF in September for Edwin Boyd and afterward for the Canadian Premiere of Real Steel.

Before heading off to take some Photos with his new Fans, he picked Billy up, leaned-in and gave him a big kiss, telling him "It's nice to meet you Buddy.  Nice jacket!".  How can you not love him?   

Upon inquiring a couple weeks ago, Cosmopolis unfortunately still does not have a confirmed release date as per eOne Films. TIFF 2012, perhaps?

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

ROBERT PATTINSON: FAREWELL, TORONTO!

Robert Pattinson departs Toronto - September 29, 2011

Why, that was quick... wasn't it?  Less than 48 hours after arriving in Toronto to do Automated Dialogue Replacement (Over-dubbing) for David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis, Mr. Eric Packer himself, Robert Pattinson, departs the City.  

Arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport right around Dinner Time in his SUV, Pattinson sporting some of the scruff we saw the other day, showed his support for the Baltimore Orioles in one of his many Ballcaps and a The Cave Bar (La Cueva) T-Shirt.  Many are speculating that he is headed back to his Hometown of London, where Partner Kristen Stewart not only has been busy at work on Snow White and The Huntsman, but also partaking in London Fashion Week festivities recently.

Thanks once again to Tyrone Kerr for this amazing Photo.  Enjoy, my RPatz Enthusiasts!

(Photo credit: Tyrone Kerr)

ROBERT PATTINSON: BACK IN TORONTO!

Robert Pattinson at Toronto Pearson International Airport - September 2011

He's back.  And we showed you first. I told you Robert Pattinson Fans that I'd always take care of you and I meant it!  RPatz flew into Toronto earlier this evening, packing lightly and Photographer Tyrone Kerr snapped-it-up, generously offering us this Snap. 

Armed only with a Duffel Bag, a Messenger Bag,  Button-down, Jeans, Shoelaces untied, one of his signature Ballcaps (this time paying homage to the San Diego Padres) and oh, lots of scruff on that handsome face of his.  No Kristen. No Bear.

There is lots of speculation to why he's back in-town, but we're guessing that it's gotta be Cosmopolis-related? We're hearing some Automated Dialogue Replacement (Overdubbing)? Our Spies will be watching, so we'll be sure to let you know when we hear more.  In case you missed some of the super-amaze Cosmopolis content we got here this past Summer, click here to get yourself up all caught-up.  We had a blast, didn't we RPatz Fans?

CTV's eTalk also will be unveiling some RPatz footage tomorrow, so don't forget to check it out tomorrow night too!

(Photo credit: Tyrone Kerr)

SARAH GADON AT TIFF 2011 WITH "A DANGEROUS METHOD" & "THE MOTH DIARIES"

Sarah Gadon & Mr. Will-W.

Finally, a Photo together with Sarah Gadon!  The gorgeous Toronto Actress was spotted coming out for a break during her Press Day for Thriller The Moth Diaries.  Gadon is on the verge of something huge after performances in one of the leading candidates for Best Picture at the Oscars, A Dangerous Method and also having finished her work this Summer on Cosmopolis, starring Robert Pattinson - both Films by David Cronenberg.  Stunning.

PAUL GIAMATTI AT TIFF FOR "THE IDES OF MARCH"

Paul Giamatti in Toronto - September 2011

I'm sorry, this means a lot to me, actually!  I love Paul Giamatti and have been in-love with his acting for some time now.  His performance in Sideways, which premiered at TIFF back in 2004, to this day still resonates within me to this day and how could we forget his tour-de-force work in last year's Barney's Version?  Giamatti reaches uncharted levels of depth and truly has an understanding of the complex characters he often plays; often the Underdog.

I spotted the brilliant Actor today after returning from a Press Conference for George Clooney's The Ides of March and despite trying his best to remain low-key, he still obliged kindly to my request for a Photo.  A Gentleman.

The Actor who spent part of his Summer here in Toronto filming David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis, can also be seen in the upcoming Film Adaptation of Rock of Ages.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

MORE ROBERT PATTINSON GREETING FANS ON "COSMOPOLIS" SET | KRISTEN STEWART CONFIRMED SIGHTINGS

Robert Pattinson in Toronto - July 2011

You Robert Pattinson Fans are just so wonderful and vocal, so why not give you back even more RPattz? The Cosmopolis star greeted hoards of Toronto Fans on the final outdoor shoot for the Film. The session lasted approximately ten minutes as he made his way through every single Fan  (under 100) in-waiting ensuring they received an Autograph.  It is said that the remainder of filming for the David Cronenberg Film is scheduled til July 19th in Toronto - all interior.  Early reports indicated that some Production would take place in New York City although it is unclear whether this still is on the agenda.

And yes, there were multiple confirmed accounts of his Partner Kristen Stewart accompanying Pattinson to the Set with their Dog Bear.  Our dear Friend Photographer Stephen Fernandez was the only one to snap a shot of her quickly dashing out of their Vehicle into their Trailer.  Click here to see it - it was a blink and miss moment we hear. One Fan tells us that amidst all the frenzy for Pattinson, she had approached their Vehicle, discreetly asking Stewart for an Autograph which she quietly declined with a nod trying to remain under the radar.

Pattinson who normally wears a Baseball Cap when greeting Fans, gave them a peek at his asymmetrical Hipster-esque Hair for the final part of the Film.  What do you think of it?

Why, of course you need to see the Photos!....

ROBERT PATTINSON GREETS FANS ON SET OF "COSMOPOLIS" AND FILMS GUN SCENE

Robert Pattinson greets Fans on set of Cosmopolis

Burning the midnight oil tonight on the set of David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis, Robert Pattinson conserved his energies for an intense scene involving him firing a Gun.  With the Crew being extra cautious on-set this evening in purposefully blocking shots for those looking to take Photographs, opportunities were reduced to seeing Pattinson perform through gaps between shoulders of Crew Members ahead.

Those lucky Fans were patient enough to wait on Pattinson, were rewarded at the 4:15 AM Wrap Time with Autographs being signed generously and one lucky Fan, Deb, who runs both the Cosmopolis Film Blog and also the Twitter account CosmopolisFilm, was wished a Happy Birthday by Pattinson himself, with him taking a Photo with the Birthday Girl!

Despite various rumours floating about that Pattinson's Partner Kristen Stewart was present on-set today after Photos surfaced of her flying out of Los Angeles earlier in the week, these appear to have amounted to hearsay. If she was in fact present as some reports might suggest, she could well have slipped away discreetly before midnight as many watchful eyes were on Pattinson's Trailer during shooting.

Just like the first time I met him, he was just as wonderful today to Fans and it was a delight seeing Pattinson express his gratitude to his loyal supporters.  

Watch a Clip I got of him interacting with Fans below:

WIN A ROBERT PATTINSON-SIGNED COPY OF "ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY"

Robert Pattinson-signed Copy of Entertainment Weekly

I promised and I deliver!  As many of you already know, I was lucky enough to have a bit of face time with  Megastar Robert Pattinson himself recently. Upon meeting the Mega-star, I asked him kindly if he could sign my copy of the December 4, 2009 issue of Entertainment Weekly, in which he graces the cover for one of my lucky Readers, which he agreed to wholeheartedly on the promise I would give this to one deserving Fan.  Now blessed with his Signature, this is a valuable and hard-to-obtain keepsake for any real Fan and I can guarantee that this item absolutely is 100% authentic.

I'm sure there just might be a few of you out there would want this?

I'm opening up this Giveaway up to Readers internationally and to qualify for the win, all you have to do is follow me on Twitter between now and July 15, 2011, the wrap date for David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis - currently filming here in Toronto.  One Winner will be drawn at random. 

To confirm that you actually want to partake in this Giveaway, you must also leave a comment below with your Twitter Username, as I will be verifying your eligibility.  One entry per Reader only. Good luck, Mavenati and thank you all for being so supportive and loving!

TORONTO GOSSIP: ROBERT PATTINSON, JUSTIN BIEBER, MATTHEW MORRISON, SELENA GOMEZ, MARK WAHLBERG, COLIN FARRELL, JOHN CHO & JASON BIGGS

Hey Mavenati!

I'm sure you've got lots to catch-up on here with all the Posts coming in this week.  I'm going to take a couple days to catch a breather and nurse Billy who just came out of a successful Surgery earlier this evening.

Here's a bit of Toronto Gossip for you to process, while I get a moment to recover:

•  Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are in Stratford (not Toronto as some Gossip sites are stating) right now enjoying some quiet time.  So far, they've hit-up some local Ice Cream Shops, the Mall, the Park and Swiss Chalet!  How sweet!  Click here and here to see some Photos.  Gomez of course is hosting the MuchMusic Video Awards on the 19th here in Toronto.  Is it possible she might actually be in-and-around until then?

• Colin Farrell has been spotted looking incredibly sexy and filled-out around Yorkville with multiple Readers sending in their sightings.  One Reader Brienne tells me this past Sunday she saw him walk by ONE Restaurant, crossing paths unknowingly with Mark Wahlberg who was lunching in the Patio at the time.  Farrell, now filming Total Recall by Director Len Wiseman was seen posing with Fans earlier this week in a barely-there Tank Top in this Heatwave.

Mark Wahlberg & Mr. Will-W.

• Speaking of Wahlberg - whom I spotted this weekend and snapped a Photo with (see right) - Shinan Govani at the National Post delivers the scoop that the Oscar-nominated Actor is actually Condo-hunting, with his eyes set on a new Home in Toronto.  Click here to read more.

•  American Pie Alumni Jason Biggs and John Cho were both staying in the same Hotel in Yorkville recently - but did they even realize it?  Biggs appeared to be here for pleasure, celebrating his Wife Jenny Mollen's Birthday together before heading back to Atlanta.  Cho is one of the latest additions to the Cast of Total Recall and apparently is sporting some bleached Blond hair right now.