LUCY HALE IN TORONTO FOR 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

Lucy Hale in Toronto - June 2012

Lucy-come-lately! Pretty Little Liars Star Lucy Hale made the most of her weekend here in Toronto in celebration of the 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards. Here to present an Award at the annual Fixture, Hale had a blast partying afterwards last night, making an appearance at Perez Hilton's One Night in Toronto.

Hale who despite hardly sleeping, looked amaze in short Shorts and Cowboy Boots bright and early, just missing her flight back to Los Angeles earlier today, arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport in panic mode. 

Her fears were alleviated alas with the help of her Friends at Air Canada who ensured she got on the next Flight, shared with fellow MMVAs Presenter Rico Rodriguez.  With that being said, she still was wonderful enough to stop and sign Autographs for Fans, along with posing for Photos.  All hail, Lucy!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

THE STARS OF WIZARD WORLD TORONTO COMIC CON 2012: PAUL WESLEY, TORREY DEVITTO, SCOTT BAKULA, JERI RYAN, AMY ACKER, SAM HUNTINGTON & MORE

The Stars of Wizard World Comic Con 2012 (Top to Bottom, L to R: Paul Wesley, Torrey DeVitto, Jeri Ryan, Sean Maher, Paul Wesley & Torrey DeVitto, Amy Acker, Scott Bakula, The Edge, Sam Witwer, Sam Huntington, Dean Stockwell and Colin Ferguson)

Wizard World Toronto Comic Con 2012 kicked-off today at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Comic Book Fans by-the-thousands had an absolute thrill-ride, meeting their Idols at the Venue. Vendors, Artists, Creators and Stars of Television and Film united, drawing some much-needed festivity and fanfare to our City. Among those drawing-in their Admirers out in droves were: Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap, Star Trek: Enterprise), Dean Stockwell (Quantum Leap), Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager), Amy Acker (The Cabin in the Woods, Angel, Alias), The Edge (WWE Hall of Famer), Colin Ferguson (Eureka), Sam Worthington (Being Human, Superman Returns), Sean Maher (Make it or Break It) and gorgeous real-life Couple Paul Wesley & Torrey DeVitto (The Vampire Diaries).

With Autograph and Photo Ops being offered-up between the $25-$85 mark, Fans were given opportunities to chat with some of their Idols, while others had opportunities to purchase one-of-a-kind commissioned pieces from some of their favourite Artists. Plenty of free Swag could be found at the Alliance Films Booth - a replica Cabin of that seen in Drew Goddard's The Cabin in the Woods  which now is in theatres.

The Faces of Wizard World Toronto Comic Con 2012 including our Friends at Touchwood PR and Alliance Films

Conference Rooms also were booked-out for Fans to let-out some of their most burning questions and by far drawing the largest crowd today were the Combo of Wesley and DeVitto who reflected on some of their experiences at work - including the latter's stint on ultra-hot Series, Pretty Little Liars. Wesley admits when he was younger, he asked Tony Danza for an Autograph but unfortunately was turned-down.  We learned also that DeVitto once was asked by a Fan to sign their backside at McDonald's! The Couple who arrived from Los Angeles Friday night (along with Funnywoman Joan Rivers), were fearful for their lives after their Air Canada flight was struck by lightning. Thankfully they got here safe and sound, living to tell Fans their stories. A couple sharp-eyed Fans were lucky enough the spot the Couple at a Starbucks on King x John before all the madness, just after their arrival in Toronto.

Also a hit with Fans were the Cast of Space Network's Being Human: Sam Huntington, Meaghan Rath and Sam Witwer, who consistently drew long lines at their Booth, thoughtfully offering Photo Ops at reasonable prices and the option for Fans to take Photos on their own Cameras.

Watch some Clips below of Wesley, DeVitto, Huntington, Rath, Witwer & Fans below at the Event:

PATRICK J. ADAMS BACK IN TORONTO FOR SEASON TWO OF "SUITS"

Patrick J. Adams & Mr. Will-W.

Best known for his work on USA Network's Suits in which he stars as genius Lawyer Mike Ross, Toronto's v. Own Patrick J. Adams is back in his Hometown and ready to begin work on a second season of the Series. 

In December, Adams was nominated for his first Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series, making us real proud. Adams also can be seen currently in HBO's ill-fated Horse Racing Drama Series Luck, which just recently was cancelled after a total three Horses have had to be euthanized on-set at Santa Anita Race Track. 

The Actor was sporting a scruffier look arriving in Toronto tonight with his Dog, an adorable black Cocker Spaniel, on a flight from Los Angeles. The Pet is said to divide its time between Adams and lovely Pretty Little Liars Star Troian Bellisario, whom he is attached to currently.

Recognizing him right away, he was happy to stop and pose for a Photo, offering a quick handshake as his lovely Greeter offered to take a snap. Adams will be filming Suits between April and October 2012. 

Last Summer, we met his handsome Co-star Gabriel Macht on-set and he also was amaze! Click here to read more.  

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

ENTER TO WIN A SHAY MITCHELL-SIGNED COPY OF "SEVENTEEN"

Everybody loves Emily! Toronto's v. own Shay Mitchell, star of ABC Family's hit Series Pretty Little Liars, was lovely enough to sign a Copy of Seventeen Magazine for my Readers and I'd love to give it to one Fan of the Show.

Click here to read about my recent encounter with Mitchell who was in-town for the MuchMusic Video Awards.

  

To qualify for the win, you must Re-Tweet the following and leave a comment below with your Username.  You must be following me on Twitter also as I will be verifying.

Enter to win a Shay Mitchell-signed copy of Seventeen Magazine.  http://tinyurl.com/5u7qe39

Your deadline is July 20, 2011. Good luck, Mavenati!

SHAY MITCHELL OF "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS" IN TORONTO FOR MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

Shay Mitchell in Toronto - June 2011

With the second season of ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars already off to a smashing success, Toronto's v. own Shay Mitchell flew in this evening to partake in the MuchMusic Video Awards festivities taking place on Sunday.  According to a MuchMusic Press Release earlier this week, the Season Premiere  ranked number one it its time slot this past Monday in Specialty Television.

"It's too bad the other Girls couldn't make it in as they're all busy.  Hopefully soon!", she told Fans in waiting.   Mitchell who also is the new Spokesperson for Pantene, generously took her time signing Autographs and taking Photos with Fans.  Noticing one Paparazzi in sight, she even delivered him her best Runway Strut as she head towards her vehicle.  Amazing!

The gorgeous Actress just visited her hometown this past January with Co-stars Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale and Troian Bellisario.  Read more on that here.

Mitchell just may have signed an copy of Seventeen Magazine for one lucky Reader.  Interested?  Stay tuned, Mavenati!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

DIEGO GONZÁLEZ BONETA CAST IN LEAD ROLE FOR "ROCK OF AGES" MOVIE

Diego González Boneta

After much deliberation, a Lead Actor finally has been chosen for the upcoming Feature Film adaptation of Rock of Ages from New Line Cinema (Warner Bros.). 21 year-old Diego González Boneta has been cast as Drew Boley, a young Man who moves to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of making it in the Music Industry.

He will be supported by a talented Cast which includes Julianne Hough as his love interest Sherrie, in addition to Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Mary J. Blige and Alec Baldwin. Amy Adams is said to be in talks to star also as a Reporter who is the love interest of Cruise’s character, Stacee Jax.

For those of you who are Fans of the ABC Family Show Pretty Little Liars - and I know many of you are - you might remember Boneta as Alex Santiago. He also stars in TV series 90210 as Javier, also a Singer.

(Photo credit: Francis Bertrand)

TORONTO PREMIERE OF "PEACH PLUM PEAR" AT FEMALE EYE FILM FESTIVAL

Alanna Masterson & Tyler Blackburn at Toronto Premiere of Peach Pear Plum

The ninth annual Female Eye Film Festival which showcases the work exclusively of female Directors, had one of its Marquee Premieres tonight at Rainbow Cinemas - Market Square.  Peach Plum Pear, the directorial debut by Alana Morshead has already been doing the Festival rounds south of the Border, but its Cast made that extra bit of effort to promote it here in Toronto, fielding questions from the audience following its screening.

The Drama which was made for a paltry $80k budget really was a "labour of love" according to one of its stars Mackenzie Phillips, who is already winning acclaim for her performance including a Best Actress Award at the Festival.   Phillips tapped into her Maternal instincts for her role of a Woman named Sharon, with a need to care for and protect, in being unable to have Children of her own.

Alanna Masterson, younger sister of That 70s Show star Danny, revealed that this project actually was a collaboration among friends and that she had floored her Friend of five years, Morshead and Screenwriter Samantha Genovese at her Audition - this her first-ever Feature Film.  There was a gap of one year between Masterson being cast and the Film actually beginning Production.

MACKENZIE PHILLIPS & TYLER BLACKBURN IN TORONTO FOR "PEACH PLUM PEAR"

Mackenzie Phillips & Mr. Will-W.

It was only a matter of time before she made her comeback and it would appear that Mackenzie Phillips is now ready for her close-up again. Actress and Author Phillips is in town right now promoting her new Film, Peach Plum Pear, from first-time Director Alana Morshead. The Drama is slated for a Premiere at the ninth annual The Female Eye Film Festival, which is taking place at theatres around the City. Her performance has already won her a Best Actress Award at the Festival, which celebrates Female Filmmakers.

Phillips' much-talked about past cannot be avoided in Google searches, but one thing I have admired about her is her true audacity and willingness to face her fears. I have been a devoted Fan of hers since my early Childhood when I would watch One Day at a Time with my Brothers in our Living Room. Since appearing in the spotlight again with her 2009 bestselling Memoir, High on Arrival which had peaked the interest of among others Oprah Winfrey, I have been affected genuinely by her courage in speaking out about Child Sexual Abuse. Since her appearance on Winfrey's Show, celebrities like Tyler Perry have gone on to speak publicly about their experiences on the matter too.

Phillips did a round of Press which included CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show earlier today, and programs like Canada AM and Entertainment Tonight Canada. Seeing her in an interview with Denis quite literally made my eyes wet with her honesty and recounting the estrangement she had experienced from her Family after revealing to the world her deepest, darkest secrets.

WIN A SIGNED PHOTO FROM LUCY HALE & ASHLEY BENSON OF "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS"

You know you want this! Recently I caught up with the lovely ladies of the ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars on their Toronto visit and stars Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale were sweet enough to sign a 5x7 for you, Mavenati!

If you guys would like to qualify for the win, it's rather simple - leave me a comment with one reason why you love Pretty Little Liars before March 1, 2011! One winner will be picked at random - all are welcome to enter. Good luck!

THE CAST OF "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS" IN TORONTO PART TWO - PICS & VIDEO

Shay Mitchell & Mr. Will-W.

The Cast of ABC Family's Pretty Little Girls have officially taken over Toronto today and despite some initial setbacks due to a canceled New York City flight, our v. own Shay Mitchell made it into her Hometown midday.

Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale visited CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show earlier today, followed by a visit to CP24 and a taping of eTalk. The duo were joined by Co-stars Troian Belissario and Mitchell afterward, having Lunch on Queen St. before heading back to MuchMusic Headquarters where they greeted hoards of Fans inside and outside the Studio, on staple program New.Music.Live.  Pretty Little Liars airs currently Monday nights on MuchMusic at 8:00 PM EST.

Troian Belissario & Mr. Will-W.

Following a busy day of Press, the Girls headed back to their Hotel, carrying heaps of Shopping Bags, including goodies from popular retailer Aritzia which gifted the Girls generously with merchandise. Although, Benson and Hale were in a hurry to head back to their rooms, Belissario and Mitchell came out to greet Fans, taking Photos and signing Autographs.

After de-compressing for a bit, the Girls got ready to head out to Dinner, with Benson and Hale greeting Fans from their GMC.  A few Autograph Hounds waiting on Basketball Players shouted to Benson, "Nobody cares, Ashley!" and playfully she and Hale both responded with looks of shock before rolling up their windows.  

Watch below:

THE CAST OF "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS" IN TORONTO

Ashley Benson, Mr. Will-W. & Lucy Hale

It's like Desperate Housewives for Teens. Or like a slightly less glamorous, but equally scandalous Cousin to Gossip Girl. ABC Family Series Pretty Little Liars in its first Season has become an international phenomena and its popularity only continues to spread among Women, ranking in its debut last June as the number one-rated Scripted Show for that demographic, ranging ages 18-49.  It is now seen around the World in the U.K., Philippines, Australia and Spain.

The Series takes place in a fictional town called Rosewood where four popular girls at Rosewood High School begin receiving mysterious messages from someone identified only with the initial "A", a year after their former Queen Bee Alison disappears. "A" threatens to uncover their deepest, darkest secrets. The Principal Cast members of the Show including up-and-coming Actresses Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson, Troian Bellisario and Canadian Shay Mitchell, have just arrived in Toronto for a few days of Promotion for the Series, which has been a ratings hit for MuchMusic.

I caught up with Cast Members Benson and Hale, who were wonderfully gracious and sweet to Fans-in-waiting earlier this evening at their Hotel. Having lots of fun, we bantered back-and-forth about our favourite subject, Movies. Hale, who can be seen in the upcoming fourth installment of the Scream franchise, was fascinated that I got to review new Anthony Hopkins Horror Flick The Rite earlier this evening (check back Friday for a review), telling me she's been wanting to see it for a while. Benson admitted to me she can't stand Horrors and is more of a Romantic Comedy kind of Girl. We then chat about Natalie Portman and we all agree that we love her and Hale revealed to us that she just saw her new flick No Strings Attached last night. The Girls were really excited to see the City and let me know that their follow Cast Mates Mitchell and Belissario would be arriving soon, although they weren't sure when. It turns out though that Mitchell's flight from  New York City was cancelled last night unfortunately.