ENTER TO WIN DOUBLE PASSES TO SEE "THE WORDS" STARRING BRADLEY COOPER

Official Artwork for The Words

I've seen it and loved it. Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven & Alliance Films want to take you to an Advance Screening of The Words in Toronto on Wednesday, September 5, 2012.

Starring Bradley Cooper, Oscar®-Winner Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde and Zoë Saldana, the layered Romantic Thriller The Words follows young Writer Rory Jansen (Cooper) who finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next great American Novel. There’s only one catch – he didn’t write it. As the past comes back to haunt him and his literary Star continues to rise, Rory is forced to confront the steep price that must be paid for stealing another Man’s work, and for placing ambition and success above life’s most fundamental three Words.

To enter to win, simply click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook before September 2, 2012. Good luck!

Watch the Trailer below:

ENTER TO WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO SEE "THE POSSESSION" IN TORONTO

Official Artwork for The Possession

Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven and Alliance Films want to give Readers a chance to win a Double Pass to see The Possession!

Based on a true Story, The Possession is the terrifying Story of how one family must unite in order to survive the wrath of an unspeakable evil. Clyde (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Stephanie Brenek (Kyra Sedgwick) see little cause for alarm when their youngest daughter Em becomes oddly obsessed with an antique wooden box she purchased at a yard sale. But as Em’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic, the couple fears the presence of a malevolent force in their midst, only to discover that the box was built to contain a Dibbuk, a dislocated spirit that inhabits and ultimately devours its human host.

Watch the Trailer for The Possession in full here.

To enter to win, click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook before August 25, 2012. You must also be following on Twitter.  The Screening takes place Thursday, August 30, 2012 in Toronto.

Alliance Films release The Possession on Friday, August 31, 2012.

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ENTER TO WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO SEE "LAWLESS" IN TORONTO

Official Artwork for Lawless

Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven &Alliance Films are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win a Double Pass to see Lawless, starring Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce, Tom Hardy, Shia Labeouf, Mia Wasikowska and Jessica Chastain.

In the mountains of Franklin County, Virginia, the Bondurant Brothers are the stuff of legend. Times are tough and jobs are scarce, but the Bondurants are Entrepreneurs and have built a thriving local business by concocting an intense and popular brand of moonshine. But Franklin County’s bootlegging days are about to end with the arrival of Special Deputy Charlie Rakes (Guy Pearce) from Chicago. The new “law” Rakes brings is lethal and corrupt and will challenge everything the brothers have built and represent. Determined to do whatever is necessary to fight for what is theirs, the Bondurants take up arms and confront the corrupt forces of the law in a faceoff to determine who controls the wettest county in the World.

The Screening takes place in Toronto, Monday, August 27, 2012.

To enter, click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook. You should also be following on Twitter too!  Your deadline is Friday, August 24, 2012.

Watch the Trailer for Lawless here.

Alliance Films releases Lawless on Wednesday, August 29, 2012.

(Photo credit: Alliance Films)

ENTER TO WIN A SIGNED COPY OF VICTORIA DUFFIELD'S "SHUT UP AND DANCE" - IN STORES NOW!

Official Artwork for Shut Up and Dance

Great news, Victoria Duffield Fans! Courtesy of Warner Music Canada, I am giving away two signed copies of her debut CD, Shut Up and Dance here only.

Many of you I'm sure are familiar with Duffield's first three Singles, the Disc's Title Track, Feel and also Break My Heart. The Abbotsford-born Singer/Songwriter is set to be the next Canadian Pop Princess to dominate the World of Pop and just released her fourth Single, They Don't Know About Us (ft. Cody Simpson).

I've previewed the Disc and absolutely loved it.  Read my Review here.

If you'd like to win a copy of Shut Up and Dance, all you have to do is click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook. Double you chances by Tweeting the following:

@mrwillw wants me to win a signed copy of @VDuffield's new CD, "Shut Up and Dance". In-stores NOW! 

Good luck.

Check-out the Video for Break My Heart and witness her amazing moves below:

ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF "THINK LIKE A MAN" ON DVD!

Official Artwork for Think Like a Man

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win a copy of Think Like a Man on DVD!

In-stores Tuesday, August 28, 2012, Think Like a Man is a star-studded Comedy based on Comedian Steve Harvey’s Book Act Like A Woman, Think Like A Man. The Box Office #1 Hit will have Viewers roaring as they watch four couples attempt to navigate their romantic waters with the help, or hinder, of Harvey’s Relationship Advice. I've seen it, loved it and couldn't stop laughing. Steve Harvey speaks the Truth.

Think Like a Man stars Gabrielle Union, Jerry Ferrara, Taraji P. Henson, Chris Brown, Wendy Williams, Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall and many more.

DVD Bonus Features include: Deleted Scenes, Blooper Reel and Laugh-out-loud, Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes!

To qualify, simply click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook before August 27, 2012. Canadian Readers only.

Order a copy here.

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KARMIN IN TORONTO | SIGNED PHOTO GIVEAWAY

Karmin in Toronto - August 2012

Los Angeles-based Pop Duo Karmin at long last made their Canadian debut at KISS 92.5's Wham Bam, held at Toronto's Molson Amphitheatre Thursday night. First gaining popularity on YouTube with their Cover Versions of Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown's Hits, but they now are a bona fide Success Story of their own with undeniably-good first Single Brokenhearted having cracked the Top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart. What makes Karmin unique is their brand of rap-sung Electronic Pop, having left an impression on us with high-profile appearances on America's Got Talent, Good Morning America and Saturday Night Live.

The Husband and Wife Duo of Nick Noonan and Amy Heidemann whom actually are born just two days apart from one another, are absolutely charming and in addition to wowing Toronto the other night at Wham Bam, they also made an appearance on MuchMusic's New.Music.Live yesterday.  Afterward, they appeared at a Live Chat/Showcase organized by Andpop at Gibson Guitar Artist Showroom in Liberty Village last night. Some lucky Fans even got to hang with Nick and Amy at the Canadian National Exhibition afterward!

Heading to Boston this morning bright and early, I caught-up with Karmin. Admiring her signature Suicide Roll - a Hairstyle she made popular by curling her bangs back at great height - Amy tells me I'd look good with one too as many of her male Fans have tried the Look with success.  She admits to being fond of Tiny Tom Donuts and is happy that she and Nick actually got time to enjoy the City in their brief two-day stay. Their curiosity was piqued by the CNE's Chocolate-covered Bacon and perhaps they could be persuaded into trying the Red Velvet Pulled Pork Sandwich too! "We'll be back soon", says Amy. "We don't have a date penciled-in yet, but soon".

Karmin were extremely kind to sign a Photo for my Readers. To win it, simply click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook before September 20, 2012. All are welcome to enter.  Good luck!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

ENTER TO WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO SEE "FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL..."

For a Good Time, Call... Official Artwork

For a Good Time, Call... was a hit at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and now its release is finally before us! The Comedy centers around Frenemies Katie (Ari Graynor) and Lauren (Lauren Anne Miller), who move into the super-posh Gramercy Park area, but to make ends meet, they wind-up starting a Phone Sex Line together. Call me, maybe?   

Justin Long, Nia Vardalos and Seth Rogen star also. Look-out also for a Cameo from Scarborough's Sugar Lyn Beard.  I just saw it today and loved it so much I just might see it again!

Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven and Alliance Films want to give you a Double Pass to see For a Good Time, Call... before everyone else in Toronto on Thursday, August 23, 2012. And even better, Director Jamie Travis and Writer Katie Anne Naylon will be joined by Stars Ari Graynor and Lauren Anne Miller at the Screening!

To enter, click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook and also be following on Twitter.  Your deadline is Saturday, August 18, 2012. Good luck.

Watch the Trailer below:

TERRY CREWS IN TORONTO FOR "THE EXPENDABLES 2" | SIGNED PHOTO GIVEAWAY

Terry Crews in Toronto - August 2012

Former Football Player/Actor Terry Crews arrived in Toronto last night for a day of Press in support of The Expendables 2. The friendly and handsome 44-year-old, who believe it or not is a Grandfather, started his day bright and early with a stop-off at KISS 92.5's Roz & Mocha Show, before throwing-on his Blazer and heading into Global Television's The Morning Show and then zipping over to CityTV's Breakfast Television. He later in the day will be joined by Co-Star and former UFC Champion Randy Couture for a day of Press out of their super-posh Hotel.

The Expendables 2 - directed by Simon West, Script by Sylvester Stallone - sees Crews reprising his role as the Hale Caesar. He tells Breakfast Television's Jennifer Valentyne, "This is an Action Lover's Dream Come True.  A real Man's Movie!".  And although he didn't break his neck like Stallone did in the Film's Predecessor, Crews admits to having endured a scar or two filming this latest installment.  Couture also stars as Toll Road,  his and Crews' Hale both playing-off each other comically.

ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF "THE ART AND MAKING OF 'PARANORMAN'"

ParaNorman Zombie Slippers

With just two weeks till its release, expectations and hopes are high for ParaNorman, the Stop-Motion Animation Feature from the same Team which brought us Academy Award-nominated Coraline.  Upon checking my mail today, I was delighted to find these v. cute Slippers inspired by the Zombies seen in the Movie.  I can't stop wearing them and furthermore, can't wait to review it next week!

ParaNorman centers around a misunderstood Boy named Norman (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who is called upon to save his Town - under-siege by Zombies - with his abilities to communicate with the Dead.  The Film also features the Voices of Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jodelle Ferland, John Goodman and Casey Affleck.

Alliance Films releases ParaNorman in Canada on August 17, 2012.

Watch the Trailer in full below:

ENTER TO WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO SEE "KILLER JOE"

Still from Killer Joe

Matthew McConaughey delivers one of 2012’s most electrifying performances in KILLER JOE.

VVS Films and Touchwood PR release the well-received TIFF 2011 Selection in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal on Friday, August 10, 2012. Together with Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven, we want take you to an Advance Screening of the Film on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto, 10:00 PM.

Killer Joe also stars Juno Temple, Emile Hirsch, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gerson

Watch the Trailer below:

BLU-RAY MAKES IT BETTER: NAME THESE FILMS AND ENTER TO WIN 88 BLU-RAY FILMS FROM ALLIANCE FILMS, 1 3-D BLU-RAY PLAYER & 1 TOSHIBA 3-D TV!

Blu-ray Makes it Better!

88 Films on Blu-ray from Alliance Films

1 Toshiba 3-D Blu-ray Player

1 47” Toshiba 3-D TV

IT COULD ALL BE YOURS!

Our Friends at Alliance Films are offering you a chance to win all these technologically-delicious prizes to one lucky Film Buff who can step-up to the Challenge and name correctly the most Films in this Trailer. Make me proud, Mavenati!

Click here for more details.  Good luck!

(Photo credit: Alliance Films)

ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF "LOL" ON DVD STARRING MILEY CYRUS

Official Artwork for LOL

Who doesn't love them so Miley? Alliance Films and Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven want to offer Canadian Readers a chance to win LOL on DVD. The Comedy stars Teen-Pop Sensation Miley Cyrus as Lola who gets her heart broken, only to soon after realize that her Friend Kyle (Douglas Booth) has feelings for her. Her Mom (Demi Moore) also one day stumbles upon her racy Journal, only to realize just how far apart they’ve grown.

LOL is in-stores on July 31, 2012. Pre-order it today.

To enter to win, click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook before August 3, 2012. You must also be following on Twitter here too.

Also don’t forget to follow our Friends at Alliance Films here too!  Good luck.

(Photo credit: Alliance Films)

AUDIO: A CHAT WITH CHANNING TATUM & JOE MANGANIELLO ON "MAGIC MIKE"

Channing Tatum & Joe Manganiello in Toronto - June 2012

I recently got to sit down and chat with Hearththrobs Channing Tatum and Joe Manganiello on their Box Office Smash Magic Mike here in Toronto and as promised earlier, I'd be posting Audio Excerpts.

Tatum and Manganiello touch upon various aspects of preparing for their roles as Strippers in the the Steven Soderbergh Film and give us a bit of insight also on their own Fame and experiences working together.

ADVISORY: There are Expletives in the Chat, so be warned if listening at-work or around Kids.

Check-out the Chat below:

ENTER TO WIN "FRIENDS WITH KIDS" ON DVD

Friends with Kids on DVD

One of the biggest hits of TIFF 2011 was Friends with Kids and after a few additional tune-ups and a decent run at the Theatres, the Jennifer Westfeldt acted, written and directed-Film is now seeing a DVD release.  We were at its Premiere - click here for a walk down Memory Lane!

Friends with Kids centers around two best Friends, Julie (Westfeldt) and Jason (Adam Scott) who decide to raise a Child together. Although their feelings for one another are completely platonic, we begin to see complexities develop as they each carry-on in their own respective romantic lives.

Starring an outstanding Supporting Cast which includes Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Megan Fox, Chris O'Dowd, Edward Burns and more, Friends with Kids is equal parts a Drama as it is a Comedy and a Romance.  It hits stores on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.

Touchwood PR, VVS Films and Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven are excited to offer Canadian Readers a chance to win one of five DVD copies up for grabs.  All you have to do to enter is "like" this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook and be following me on Twitter.  Your deadline is Friday, July 13, 2012.  Good luck.

Don't forget to check-out Touchwood PR's Facebook Page for information on their upcoming releases.

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CILLIAN MURPHY & RODRIGO CORTÉS IN TORONTO FOR "RED LIGHTS"

Cillian Murphy & Rodrigo Cortés in Toronto - June 2012

Notoriously press-shy, acclaimed Irish-born/London-based Actor Cillian Murphy returned to the same City where he filmed Red Lights last April. Murphy just arrived in Toronto along with Director/Writer Rodrigo Cortés (Buried) to promote the Sci-Fi/Thriller which centers around Research Assistant Tom Buckley (Murphy) and Psychologist Margaret Matheson (Sigourney Weaver). The Duo are known for their work uncovering Paranormal Hoaxes.  After having disappeared for several years, renowned Psychic Simon Silver (Robert DeNiro) resurfaces but soon becomes the target of an Investigation from Margaret and Tom who are determined to prove for once and for all that he has no supernatural abilities.

Moviegoers got a special treat at TIFF Bell Lightbox, getting a chance to interact with both Cortés and Murphy following Red Lights' Canadian Premiere.  Cortés tells the intimate Audience that much of what drives the Film along is the power of Doubt.  That is, even though we might be fully convinced that the Paranormal might not truly exist, the remote possibility of it existing is enough to trigger dialogue and thought on the matter. And Red Lights indeed is one of those Films which make you think after the Credits roll.

Praised by Cortés as being "The Only Actor who can turn a Romantic-Comedy into a Horror at the blink of an eye", we learned that a selective Murphy first and foremost was draw to the Film by its solid Script. In preparation for this Film had visited Las Vegas and worked closely with Paranormal Debunker James Randi (who was born in Toronto), while also receiving an abundance of Reading Material from Cortés. "Ultimately, it becomes about Characters", says Murphy. "You have to concentrate on what's driving the character. The Psychology of the characters - the emotions. That's what becomes the most important part.".

Watch a Clip of Cortés and Murphy speaking below:

ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO THE CANADIAN PREMIERE OF "RED LIGHTS"



Red Lights Official Artwork

Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven & Alliance Films want to give ten lucky Readers Double Passes to see the Canadian Premiere of Rodrigo Cortés' Red Lights.  The Event takes place at TIFF Bell Lightbox on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 and both Cortés and the brilliant Cillian Murphy are expected to attend!

Shot partly in Toronto, Red Lights centers around two Investigators of Paranormal Hoaxes, the veteran Dr. Margaret Matheson (Sigourney Weaver) and her young Assistant, Tom Buckley (Murphy), study the most varied Metaphysical Phenomena with the aim of proving their fraudulent origin.

Simon Silver (Robert De Niro), a legendary blind psychic, reappears after an enigmatic absence of 30 years to become the greatest international challenge for both Orthodox science and professional skeptics.

Tom starts to develop an intense obsession with Silver, whose magnetism becomes stronger with each new manifestation of inexplicable events. As Tom gets closer to Silver, tension mounts, and his worldview is threatened to its core.

Watch the Trailer for Red Lights in full below:

LMFAO LEAVING TORONTO FOLLOWING 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

RedFoo in Toronto - June 2012

I think we can all agree that Pranksters LMFAO did a fantastic job at keeping the energy levels up at last night's 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards? One-half of the Duo, RedFoo, was awesome enough to stop and meet some Fans after an anxious wait for him leaving Toronto earlier today. 

In addition to fulfilling hosting duties last night, LMFAO also won International Video Of The Year - Group with their Hit Sexy and I Know It. Well-deserved, I say!  It appeared that his Entourage of Dancers had quite the splendid night at Universal Music Canada's Maison Mercer Bash last night, with several of them arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport with glitter still in-place.

To enter to win a Photo signed by LMFAO's RedFoo, click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook before July 15, 2012. You must also be following on Twitter here.  Good luck!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

KATY PERRY LEAVES TORONTO AFTER 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

Katy Perry in Toronto - June 2012

In just four years' time, Katy Perry's Star has shot far into the Stratosphere and seeing her leave Toronto today following her 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards Visit is true evidence of how big (and deserving) a Star she has become since her last visit here in 2010.

After wowing the Audience on Queen Street yesterday at the Spectacle with her rendition of latest Single Wide Awake - which saw her costumed as a cocooning Butterfly - Perry gave thanks to one of her first Supporters Perez Hilton, at his One Night in Toronto Party by making an appearance. The Entertainer earlier in the evening was awarded UR FAVE International Artist or Group and UR FAVE International Artist or Group.

Upon arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier today, she came readily armed against the Paparazzi with a Pillow and Sunglasses, covering her face almost completely as she scooted out of her SUV through the Boarding Gate. With a Handler who helped differentiate Autograph Sellers from Fans, I was one of the lucky Fans who had their Memorabilia signed by Perry while she sat within her Vehicle.

Upon signing for her Fans, Perry scooted into the Airport, Los Angeles-bound, with her face covered as the havoc of Camera Flashes lit-up Terminal 1!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

DARREN CRISS IN TORONTO FOR 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS | SIGNED PHOTO GIVEAWAY

Darren Criss in Toronto - June 2012

Star of Glee and Broadway Darren Criss flew-in to Toronto Saturday, making time for a bit of Fun while also presenting an Award at the 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards.  Criss tells me earlier today that he barely slept a wink after having a blast at Perez Hilton's One Night in Toronto last night, catching an early Flight out.  

The friendly Singer/Actor apologized for his appearance, doing a quick Fix-up before posing for a Photo on his way to checking his Luggage.  Last night, Criss was sweet enough to come out to greet Fans outside Club XS, going above and beyond the Call of Duty.

Criss was awesome to sign a Photo for my Readers and to qualify for the Win, simply click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook before July 15, 2012. You should also be following on Twitter too.  Good luck!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

JOE MANGANIELLO IN TORONTO FOR "MAGIC MIKE" | SIGNED PHOTO GIVEAWAY

Joe Manganiello in Toronto - June 2012

Although he's been a familiar face for the past decade on Television, Actor Joe Manganiello's has never been hotter than right now. Known best for his work as Werewolf Alcide Herveaux on HBO's True Blood, Manganiello arrived in Toronto yesterday afternoon to promote his second of two hotly-tipped Films in 2012, Steven Soderbergh's Magic Mike.  

The Dramedy has him starring alongside Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey and Alex Pettyfer as a member of an all-male Dance Revue.  Magic Mike has him playing the Role of Big Dick Richie, a strong, quiet-type who wows the Ladies with a natural ability or two.   Manganiello's last Film What to Expect When You're Expecting had him starring opposite the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz and Anna Kendrick.

After an appearance on MuchMusic's New.Music.Live last night, Manganiello was out and about doing Press earlier with Stopoffs at KISS 92.5 and Global Television's The Morning Show.  Cool and casual, he greeted Fans in his long-sleeve Jersey and Sunglasses.  Even the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Guy driving-by got a little starstruck and did a double-take!

A bit later today, I'll be chatting with the strapping Actor and his equally temperature-raising Co-Star Tatum about working on their exciting new Film, which hits theatres Friday, June 29, 2012 via Warner Bros.  Stay tuned.

In the meantime, with the help of trusty Sidekick Michelle, we were able to get Manganiello to sign a Photo for my Readers!  To enter to win, click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook before Saturday, July 14, 2012 to qualify. You should also be following on Twitter!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)