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.

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.)

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:

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.)

"REAL STEEL" OUT ON DVD: JANUARY 24, 2012

Real Steel DVD Artwork

After earning $292 million at the Box Office worldwide, the DVD release of DreamWorks' Real Steel is now before us. Canadian Fans however, get an added bonus with additional features highlighting some of the Canadian talent featured in Real Steel! Director Shawn Levy and Stars Kevin Durand, Dakota Goyo and Evangeline Lilly all are proudly Canadian!

Real Steel is available in: Standard DVD, DVD + Blu-ray and 3-Disc DVD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy editions.

The specially-packaged Canadian DVD + Blu-ray Combo Pack contains:

• SUGAR RAY LEONARD: CORNERMAN’S CHAMP 

• Deleted and Extended Scenes with introductions by Shawn Levy

• Making of Metal Valley

• Building the Bots

• A Second Screen Feature
• Bloopers

Real Steel is in stores on January 24, 2012. Order it here. 

 We were at the Canadian Premiere of Real Steel and awesome After-party with Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Shawn Levy and Kevin Durand.  Let's re-live it all again here!

(Photo credit: Buena Vista Home Entertainment)

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.)

MILLA JOVOVICH & FAMILY AT SANTA CLAUS PARADE

Milla Jovovich, Paul W. S. Anderson and Family in Toronto - November 2011

There is nothing "evil" about these current residents of Toronto at all!  Look how sweet Milla Jovovich looks together with her Daughter Ever and Husband Paul W.S. Anderson as they strolled through Yorkville yesterday to catch the Santa Claus Parade, an annual fixture in our City since 1905.

Jovovich who has been in Toronto since September to work on her latest collaboration with her Director/Husband Anderson - Resident Evil: Retribution - was seen out getting a tall-sized Coffee for herself at Starbucks.  The Model/Singer/Actress utilized the handy pockets of her over-sized Parka craftily to hold one of Ever's favourite Dolls.  The four year-old who recently celebrated her Birthday, had her hands full holding a Balloon she received at the Parade.  Mom & Dad also weren't shy about their affections as Onlookers around Avenue x Bloor got to witness the Couple leaning-in for a kiss.

Anderson and Jovovich's most recent collaboration The Three Musketeers (currently in theatres) might not have made a splash here domestically, but it fared v. well overseas and internationally it has pulled-in over $121 milllion. The possibility of a Sequel is still in discussions.

Resident Evil: Retribution wraps right before Christmas and so far we've had the pleasure of meeting Jovovich, Kevin Durand,  Bingbing Li, and Michelle Rodriguez from the good-looking Cast!

Special thanks to Photographer Tyrone Kerr for submitting the above Photo.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W. via Tyrone Kerr)

ANDY GARCIA & EVA LONGORIA TAPPED FOR "THE TRUTH": TO FILM IN ONTARIO

Kevin Durand in Toronto - September 2011

One of the latest titles to begin filming in-and-around Ontario is Damian Lee’s The Truth, as reported by Deadline.  Production is going to be based out of Sudbury, about 387 km away from Toronto. The Thriller stars a quiet-of-late Academy Award nominated-Andy Garcia (Ocean's Eleven, The Godfather III) as an ex-CIA member who becomes a Talk Show Host. He is hired by a Whistleblower (Desperate Housewives’ Eva Longoria) to expose her Company’s massacre of a village in South America. Filming takes place in and around Ontario and also the Dominican Republic. Ontario dates are scheduled tentatively from October 27 through November 16, 2011.

In addition to Garcia and Longoria, the Film stars also Devon Bostick, Deborah Kara Unger, Kim Coates, Academy Award-winning Forest Whitaker and a familiar face in Kevin Durand, who currently is in-town working on Resident Evil: Retribution. The Film will be released in 2012.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

HUGH JACKMAN, DAKOTA GOYO, KEVIN DURAND & SHAWN LEVY AT CANADIAN PREMIERE OF "REAL STEEL" | SIGNED PHOTO GIVEAWAY

Hugh Jackman at Canadian Premiere of Real Steel - September 2011

The Cast of Real Steel showed their true mettle, coming out to support their new Action/Fantasy Film from Walt Disney Motion Pictures Canada at Scotiabank Theatre. Stars Hugh Jackman, Kevin Durand, Dakota Goyo and Director Shawn Levy flew into the City to do a day of Press, followed by a Red Carpet appearance, where Media and Fans had lined the Theatre wall-to-wall.

As a true testament to their faith in the $80 million Blockbuster, the Cast and Director all sat through the Screening after having seen the Film already multiple times its Toronto-born Star, a 12 year-old Goyo tells me at the bustling After-party held in the Distillery.  He also tells me that he can be heard in next year's Animated Feature, Rise of the Guardians again alongside Jackman.

The thrilling Adaptation of the Short Story Steel takes place in 2020, when Robots have taken over Humans in the sport of Boxing.  Charlie (Jackman) is a former Boxer down on his luck, is reunited with his estranged Son, Max (Goyo).  The two are brought together by their love for Boxing and together they take an Underdog Robot named Atom and get him into fighting form in a match against the invincible Champion, Zeus.

Jackman tells me he is currently busy prepping for the Broadway debut of his wildly successful Hugh Jackman in Concert, which played this Summer at Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, making it a priority to visit the City to promote Real Steel.  Asking him how he finds time to balance being a Dad, a Husband and an Actor of Stage and Screen, he tells me looking  rather dapper in a form-fitting Suit, "I love the Movies, Man!  That's how I find the time!".

See this Video Clip below including some questions I asked on the Red Carpet:

HUGH JACKMAN, KEVIN DURAND & DAKOTA GOYO IN TORONTO FOR "REAL STEEL" PREMIERE

Still from Real Steel

As if September weren't already crazy enough for Toronto in terms of Star Power, something huge is coming for those of us suffering from post-TIFF Celeb Withdrawal! Disney's Real Steel set in 2020, is a battle of Humankind vs. Technology with Charlie (Hugh Jackman) losing his chance to become a Champion Boxer when Robots are decidedly designed for the Sport. Charlie then teams with his Son Max (Dakota Goyo) to design a Robot which gives them a real fighting chance at Victory.

Not only will Director Shawn Levy be in Toronto for the Canadian Premiere of Real Steel on September 20, 2011 - two days after TIFF ends - but Stars Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo and Kevin Durand all will be in-town!

Jackman and Durand as you know were both recently in Toronto, with the former here for Mirvish Productions' Hugh Jackman in Concert at Princess of Wales Theatre in July, while the latter around that time wrapped Production on David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis. Durand also will be here for the Premere of Canadian Crime Drama Edwin Boyd at TIFF.

Real Steel opens in Wide Release nationally on October 7, 2011.

Watch a Featurette in full below:

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!....

HUGH JACKMAN IN TORONTO FOR "HUGH JACKMAN IN CONCERT"

Hugh Jackman & Mr. Will-W.

Everybody loves Hugh Jackman! Everybody. The Tony Award winner gifted Canada his presence arriving via Porter Airlines on Canada Day, flying in from New Jersey to begin preparations for his upcoming one-man Show, Hugh Jackman in Concert. Debuting this Tuesday night at the Princess of Wales Theatre for Mirvish Productions, the Show ties together some of Jackman's favourite Showtunes with reflections upon his celebrated career and life.  Having had a successful run in San Francisco, the Hunk looks the duplicate that success with Toronto theatre-goers.  He will be backed by an 18-piece Orchestra.

I caught-up with Jackman walking about the Entertainment District with a small entourage wearing Jeans, a Polo Shirt and a pair of Sunglasses.  In hurry to head off with his Children Oscar and Ava, he still took the time to greet a couple Fans and me, taking Photos and signing an Autograph or two.  Yes, he's pretty much flawless.  Confirmed.

Tickets are still available for the two-week engagement Hugh Jackman  in Concert here.  

Jackman can be seen in three Films this year, including: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan in which he sings in Mandarin, Butter and $80-million dollar Blockbuster Real Steel, which also stars Kevin Durand who has been in Toronto of late filming David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis.  Perhaps Jackman be reuniting with his Van Helsing Co-star Kate Beckinsale, who also happens to be in-town filming Total Recall?

See more Photos below:

ROBERT PATTINSON GREETS FANS ON TORONTO SET OF "COSMOPOLIS"

Robert Pattinson greeting Toronto Fans

Although I wasn't feeling particularly amazing at all today, I got some rest and pulled myself together by Evening for all you RPattz Fans - only because you've all been so wonderful to me!

Cosmopolis continued into its third day of Filming here in Toronto, with one of my favourite Diners in Little Portugal providing the backdrop. The Production Crew, after taking measures to Paparazzi-proof their Set yesterday on Mercer St., took similar precautions again today in keeping Megastar Robert Pattinson's Trailer out of sight. Fans waiting the entire day by the front of the Restaurant failed to get a glimpse of him all day with him being ushered in and out through the back of the establishment.

After locating Pattinson's Trailer, I found a few devout and savvy Fans who had been waiting patiently the entire day in the area.  Unfortunately they had failed to catch his attention as he went in and out of his Trailer.  One Fan after growing tired of waiting, finally approached Pattinson's Handler Dean, asking if there was any remote possibility of obtaining an Autograph even.  She however had been told by him, "Probably not - there's too many people around", shielding his attention-shy Client.  In total there were six Fans in-waiting.

Around 8:00 PM a glimmer of hope appeared as Pattinson entered his Trailer again for one final wardrobe change for the day - a change back into his Everyday Wear: a Stussy T-shirt, his Long Beach 49ers Baseball Cap and a pair of Jeans.  He officially had wrapped for the day after a long, grueling day in the Heatwave which has hit the City.  After flagging him over, we were shocked to see Pattinson actually respond to us, coming over to personalize Photos and Magazines for us one-by-one in his best possible Penmanship.   

ROBERT PATTINSON ON THE SET OF "COSMOPOLIS" IN TORONTO

Robert Pattinson on the set of Cosmopolis

It's official, Toronto is P.O.'d, or Pattinsoned-out. At least for today anyway. The British Hearththrob took over Financial District today with Filming taking place for David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis - the first official outdoor shoot for the Film in the City.

With the street transformed into New York City with an abundance of yellow Cabs and its signature Newsstands, much of today's filming centered around a Deli (click here to see). In attendance today were cast members Kevin Durand (who we spotted yesterday in Yorkville) and Sarah Gadon.

Fans who lined-up early, were kept at a distance from their hopes of meeting the Twilight Saga Hunk. Handlers told them, "We won't be bringing him over there!", managing expectations accordingly. This didn't prevent the determined from trying though as onlookers got a generously helping of Pattinson as he went in and out of his Trailer onto the Set just one block over.

An attention-shy Pattinson had his Lunch delivered to him in his deluxe Trailer from Craft Services and was seen with a bottle of Nestea Iced Green Tea in his hand walking into his Make-up Trailer for a touch-up.  Noticing Paparazzi and Fans trying to snap away, he at one point tried hiding behind his Handler, before toughening-up and braving the Cameras.  One Paparazzi got in a little too close and was warned, "You better stay back or I'm gonna make sure everyone else gets their Photos except you!".  Ouch.

Wrapping around 5:00 PM, Fans received a friendly wave from Pattinson before he headed off for the day.

Enjoy this Clip I got of Pattinson below heading to his Make-up Trailer:

KEVIN DURAND ON THE SET OF "COSMOPOLIS"

Kevin Durand on set of Cosmopolis

Gotta love him!  Kevin Durand, who plays Torval in David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis is absolutely amazing.  The Canadian-born Actor took time out between breaks to greet Fans on-set today and was seen out and about being social with people on Set equally.  A class act! And a great Actor too!

To read more on my Encounter with him in Yorkville yesterday, click here.

To see more Photos from the Set, click here and here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

"COSMOPOLIS" STAR KEVIN DURAND SPOTTED IN TORONTO

Kevin Durand & Mr. Will-W.

With Filming having begun earlier this week for David Cronenberg's new Film Cosmopolis, much speculation has been made about which Cast members actually are in-town and more importantly, where the Cast has been filming.  Robert Pattinson Fans have been growing impatient with the lack of confirmed sightings on Social Utilities like Twitter.

Worries were laid to rest as Pattinson was spotted out and about on Thursday night at Queen St. haunt Horseshoe Tavern, enjoying some Live Music from British Folk Act Johnny Flynn. Luckily, one Fan (@Flinstones1973) managed to snap a Photo together with him outside.  Click here to see it.

Earlier today while strolling through Yorkville I crossed paths with one of his Co-stars, a v. tall and ripped Kevin Durand who stars in the Film as Torval.  Durand appeared to have been fresh off a jog, walking with a slight limp and sporting an array of Tattoos, visible under this Tank Top.  

I had a moment to chat with the Fan-friendly Durand, who described working with Cronenberg as being "really cool!".  He also mentioned upcoming $80 million Sci-Fi Boxing Film Real Steel in which he stars alongside Hugh Jackman (also in Toronto this Summer), telling me that much of his part in fact involves Computer Animation. Heading back into his temporary Residence after taking a Snap together, I saw him walk towards his window moments later, where he looked out towards the street, checking messages on his Phone (seen above).  Durand apparently arrived last week as sightings were reported as early as then.