MR. WILL-W.:POP MAVEN READER JUELZ MEETS WILL FERRELL

Juelz & Will Ferrell

Amaze! Although he took few Photos with Fans yesterday, Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven Reader Juelz managed to break-down Will Ferrell to do a Snap together at the Premiere of The Campaign last night! Believe me, that's no easy feat as few succeeded. Just look as he gazes lovingly into her eyes.

Juelz gives us the play-by-play: "Will & Zach (Galifianakis) didn't really go to the Fans much during the Red Carpet, so we were disappointed and waited around. Will was nice. He waved to the Fans a lot; signed some Autographs even. When he was leaving, me & another Fan got a Pic with Will. Only one girl managed to get a Pic with Zach!".  

Nice work, Juelz! 

As always, proud of my savvy Readers! I'll be counting on you this TIFF to help me spot some Stars!

(Photo credit: Juelz)

ZACH GALIFIANAKIS & WILL FERRELL AT MUCHMUSIC'S "NEW.MUSIC.LIVE"

Will Ferrell & Zach Galifianakis on New.Music.Live

Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell touched-down in Toronto today in part of their Promotional Tour in support of Political Comedy, The Campaign earlier today and check-out this Clip from New.Music.Live as they reminisce about their time spent with our v. own Mayor Rob Ford. Amaze. 

Does Ferrell think Ford needs to lay-off the Chili Fries?

The Duo greeted Fans earlier today at the Hockey Hall of Fame, before heading to the Bell Media Building. A Red Carpet Premiere followed at Scotiabank Theatre where they worked the Press Line, in addition to signing several Autographs for Fans. As part of the whirlwind Tour, they next are off to Philadelphia!

The Campaign opens in theatres Friday, August 10, 2012 via Warner Bros.

New.Music.Live airs 6:00 PM EST on MuchMusic weekdays.

Watch the Clip below:

ZACH GALIFIANAKIS & WILL FERRELL EMBARK ON "WHISTLE STOP TOUR" FOR "THE CAMPAIGN"

Still from The Campaign

How exciting! As part of the Promotional Campaign for upcoming Political Comedy The Campaign, starring Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis, the two Funnymen will be bringing their Duel north of the Border! Intense.The Campaign, which opens in theatres Friday, August 10, 2012 via Warner Bros., centers around two rival North Carolina Politicians - one a Veteran, one a Newbie - with hopes of becoming President one day, vying for the Top with nothing short of dirty, sneaky tricks.

The Duo embark on their Whistle Stop Tour tomorrow in-character St. Louis, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Chicago on Wednesday, Seattle on Thursday and San Francisco on Friday.

A second Leg of the Tour will see Ferrell and Galifianakis in Boston and Toronto on July 30, and Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., on July 31.

Watch the Trailer for hilarious-looking The Campaign below:

WILL FERRELL RETURNS TO "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" FOR MOTHER'S DAY

Will Ferrell on SNL

Will Ferrell made a long-awaited return to his Saturday Night Live roots last night, bringing some serious laughs. Opening the Mother's Day Episode with a Speech with him awkwardly describing his love for his Mother Kay, who was by his side. He gave her a heartfelt thanks by the end of those few fumbling minutes, mentioning his appreciation for her for delivering him through her "lady parts with a bunch of strange men standing around her".

In a Mock-Commercial for a medication called Nasaflu, Kristen Wiig and the Funnyman were pitch-perfect together. Ferrell appeared as a Man with a loud, abrasive sneeze frequently interrupting his Wife (Wiig) as she attempted with growing frustration, to introduce the benefits of the Medicine.

Just as she settles into bed for the night, watch what happens!

Also memorable is a hilarious Sketch reuniting SNL Alumni Ana Gasteyer together with Ferrell as their famous Duo Marty & Bobbi performing some Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender-fied Verions of the Hits at an LGBT Prom. Amaze.

For those of us in Canada, click here to see.

(Photo credit: NBC)

CHANNING TATUM TAKES TOP AND BOTTOM OF BOX OFFICE WITH "21 JUMP STREET" AND "THE VOW"

Still from 21 Jump Street

No surprises here! With strong reviews, Sony Pictures' 21 Jump Street steals the top of the Box Office with $35 million from 3,121 theatres. The Action-Comedy starring the Duo of Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill based on the TV Series starring Johnny Depp and Peter Deluise, scored 87% on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer. Made for $42 million, this one is well on its way to being a largely bankable endeavour and the start of what possibly might become a Franchise for the Studio. 

Two-week Champion, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax slips to second spot this weekend, by no means a disgrace, seeing that it made $22.8 million in its third week of release.  To date, it was made over $162.5 million domestically for Universal Pictures.

John Carter finds itself in third spot with $13.5 million in its second week for Disney, tallying at $52.6 total, ahead of Project X which trails distantly in fourth with $4 million.

Debuting in eighth spot for Lionsgate is Casa De Mi Padre, directed by and starring Funnyman Will Ferrell.  Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal also star in the Comedy, which earned $2.2 million from only 382 theatres - not bad at all.

Tatum rounds-out the top and bottom of the Top Ten at ninth spot The Vow, also from Sony Pictures, with $2.1 million in this its sixth week in theatres.

"BACHELORETTE" - 2012'S "BRIDESMAIDS"?

Rebel Wilson

If you loved Bridesmaids - and I know you did - chances are you'll be excited to see Will Ferrell-produced Comedy Bachelorette, which will hit theatres next year.  Currently filming in New York City, its premise centers around three Girls who are asked to be Bridesmaids at the Wedding of a Girl they bullied in High School, known as Pigface/Becky.

The Cast includes familiar faces like a hot-again Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher (The Wedding Crashers) and Lizzy Caplan (Mean Girls).  The role of Pigface/Becky goes to Australian Funnywoman Rebel Wilson, who also starred in Bridesmaids!  James Marsden and Adam Scott also star, while first-time Director/Writer Leslye Headland helms the project.

JustJared has posted Photos from the Set of Bachelorette.  Check them out here.

(Photo credit: Herald Sun)

MARK WAHLBERG & TIE DOMI SPOTTED IN TORONTO

Mark Wahlberg in Toronto - December 2010

The Boys are back in town! BFFs Mark Wahlberg and former Toronto Maple Leaf Tie Domi were out and about the City this evening and after being spotted in Yorkville earlier - where they have been known to stay in the past - they enjoyed some Italian fare among Friends at Biagio on King St. this evening.

Having just been to the City this past December to promote subsequent Academy Award-winning The Fighter, Wahlberg traveled with less Entourage than normal tonight and came out afterward to greet Fans on the street, signing Autographs and taking Photos with them.  Not at all surprising - he's one of the nicest!

In addition to working together with Author James Frey (as announced previously here) on a new HBO series about Porn and evolution to the Internet, Wahlberg is also teaming-up again with The Other Guys Co-star Will Ferrell for Warner Bros.' upcoming Comedy, Turkey Bowl.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

GEMMA ARTERTON & JEREMY RENNER CAST IN "HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTER"

Gemma Arterton at TIFF 2010

Gemma Arterton and Oscar-nominated Actor Jeremy Renner are confirmed to star in Paramount Pictures' upcoming twist on The Brothers Grimm's classic Hansel and Gretel.  According to Entertainment Weekly, the upcoming Fantasy Film, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters picks-up with the Siblings as adults, having escaped the Evil Witch who captured them as children. 

Previously, Noomi Rapace from the popular Swedish franchise The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was considered also for the role of Gretel but it was lovely and kind-hearted Brit Arterton who proved victorious in the end.  This should be a huge breakout role for the actress who appears on-the-verge of something big.

Will Ferrell among others, will be in the Producer's Chair, while Norwegian Director Tommy Wirkola will be helming the project.

WIN A COPY OF "EAT PRAY LOVE" OR "THE OTHER GUYS" ON DVD

Something for both Guys and Girls! Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada and Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven are pleased to offer readers a chance to win DVDs of 2010's biggest Blockbuster hits!  Beginning today, you can win 1 of 3 copies of either scenic Eat Pray Love starring Julia Roberts, or hilarious The Other Guys starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.

• To qualify for a copy of Ryan Murphy's Eat Pray Love, leave a comment with the name of any of the three countries Elizabeth Gilbert (Roberts) visits in the film

• To qualify for a copy of Adam McKay's The Other Guys, leave a comment with the name of the actress who plays Allen Gamble's (Ferrell) wife.

Winners will be drawn Sunday, December 5, 2010, so please remember to include some way for me to reach you back. This Contest is restricted to residents of Canada  only and you are allowed one entry per DVD. If you are entering to win both DVDs, you must leave separate comments. 

Eat Pray Love hits stores Tuesday, November 23, 2010, while The Other Guys hits stores Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Perfect Holiday Gifts!

Again, tell me which Blog loves you the most.  Good luck, Mavenati! 

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MORE FILM TITLES ADDED TO TIFF 2010 LIST

Still from Hereafter

In what's shaping up to be a v. exciting TIFF, more titles have been confirmed for the festivities beginning September 9, 2010. I cannot wait.

Among the titles added were Passion Play (starring Mickey Rourke, Megan Fox), What's Wrong With Virginia (Emma Roberts, Ed Harris - directorial debut of Dustin Lance Black who penned Milk), Last Night (Sam Worthington, Keira Knightley), SUPER (Ellen Page, Kevin Bacon, Liv Tyler), Everything Must Go (Will Ferrell in a rare dramatic role), Let Me In (Chloë Moretz), Casey Affleck-directed Mockumentary I'm Still Here (Joaquin Phoenix) and Clint Eastwood's Hereafter (Matt Damon). Also as rumoured, Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle's 127 Hours (James Franco) has also been given the green light.

Definitely one of the better years in recent memory. Click here for the updated list of films and synopses on IndieWire.

THE OTHER GUYS DEBUTS BIG

Hallelujah! Will Ferrell finally gets a hit, critically and commercially! The brilliant comedic actor who has gone through a bit of a slump with his last few films, struck Box Office gold this weekend with Sony Pictures' The Other Guys on-top with $35.7 million.  The film of course also stars likable Mark Wahlberg  and Samuel L. Jackson who might have had a hand in drawing movie-goers to the cinema.  Expect equally big numbers from the studio again next weekend with Julia Roberts' Eat Pray Love.

The Other Guys handed Inception its first defeat after landing on-top for three consecutive weeks, with $18.2 million this week. To date it has made $228 million domestically.

Step Up 3-D debuts coincidentally in third spot, the third installment in its franchise with $15.3 million. Meanwhile Sony Pictures' Salt, which took in $11 million in its third week of release, just beating out the hot mess of a comedy Dinner for Schmucks, in fifth with $10.5 million.