LEE DANIELS' "THE PAPERBOY" OFFICIAL TRAILER

Still from The Paperboy

Perhaps the most intriguing TIFF 2012 Film which still has yet to be announced. Zac Efron Fans, scroll to the 1:39 mark. That is all.

This already is looking like my favourite Film of 2012. It's got sizzling Drama, real Transformations and burning Intensity. Kidman. McConaughey. Cusack. Efron. Delicious.

Check out this just-released Trailer for Lee Daniels' (Precious) The Paperboy:

NICOLE KIDMAN IN "THE PAPERBOY"

Still from The Paperboy

This Still of Nicole Kidman from The Paperboy looking pretty much like a Hooker is why I am a devout Fan of hers for life.  She lives, breathes and emanates everything that it means to be a real Star and despite a few missteps following Moulin Rouge, The Hours and maybe even Fur, her Oscar-nominated performance in 2010's Rabbit Hole has ours attentions once again.

My Inside Sources are telling me pretty much that the Film will be at TIFF 2012 come September and for those who don't know, Lee Daniels (Precious) directs this Drama about a Reporter named Ward (Matthew McConaughey) and his younger Brother Jack (Zac Efron) who investigate a Murder in hopes of exonerating a Man on Death Row (John Cusack).  If that list of Notables doesn't excite you, then I truly don't know what will.  Although Reviews are somewhat mixed at this point, it did receive a Standing Ovation at Cannes in May.

Although this little Teaser doesn't reveal much, here's a taste of The Paperboy:

NICHOLAS SPARKS IN TORONTO FOR "THE LUCKY ONE"

Nicholas Sparks in Toronto - April 2012

He's sold an estimated 52 million books worldwide and finally internationally bestselling Author Nicholas Sparks had a chance to come meet his Toronto Fans.  Signing copies of his 2008 Novel The Lucky One at Indigo Yorkdale right in-time for its Film Adaptation's forthcoming release via Warner Bros., Sparks zipped impressively through 500-plus Fans in less than two hours.

The Resident of North Carolina did a round of Press earlier today, which included stops at CTV's Canada AM and also a series of Interviews out of his ultra-chic Toronto Hotel in support of the upcoming Film starring Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling.  It centers around a U.S. Marine who finds a Photo of a beautiful mystery Woman while in Iraq, making it a mission to find her when he returns home.

Moviegoers have not been shy about supporting Sparks' Signature Brand of Romance.  Film Adaptations of his Novels: A Walk to Remember, Nights in Rodanthe, Dear John, The Notebook and The Last Song have earned a staggering worldwide total of $449 million.  Expectations are high for The Lucky One and more than likely it will deliver at the Box Office.

Sparks was ultra-kind to stay behind and take a few Photos for Fans after a long day before heading out and even retired Toronto Maple Leaf, Curtis Joseph, even dropped by to show his support at the Event!

Warner Bros. releases The Lucky One on April 20, 2012. 

Follow Nicholas Sparks on Twitter here and order The Lucky One at a super-value price of $4.94 CAN online at Indigo!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

ENTER TO WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO A TORONTO SCREENING OF "THE LUCKY ONE"

Official Artwork for The Lucky One

Based on the Book of the same name by Bestselling Author Nicholas Sparks, The Lucky One centers around around a U.S. Marine named Logan (Zac Efron) who finds a photograph of a beautiful Woman buried in the sands of Iraq during his third Tour of Duty. The Photo becomes a lucky charm for Logan who then makes it a mission to find this Woman (Taylor Schilling) in the Photo. Now that's Romance!

Warner Bros. Canada & Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven want to offer Readers a chance to win five Double Passes to a Toronto Advance Screening of The Lucky One on Monday, April 16, 2012, at SilverCity Yorkdale Cinemans.

To enter to win, simply "like" Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook and also "like" this Corresponding Post. Alternatively, you can Tweet the following:  

@MRWILLW wants to take me to an Advance Screening in Toronto of The Lucky One. http://tinyurl.com/d6sglpt #MRWILLWLUCKYONE

You should be following on Twitter also here.  Your deadline is Friday, April 6, 2012. Good luck, Mavenati!

In case you weren't aware, our Friends at Indigo Bookstore will be welcoming Sparks at their Yorkdale Shopping Centre Store on Thursday, April 5, 2012 where he will be signing copies of The Lucky One and meeting Fans!  Click here for more on that.

Watch the Trailer for The Lucky One below:

AUTHOR NICHOLAS SPARKS TO MEET FANS IN TORONTO

Official Artwork for The Lucky One

Lovers unite.  Nicholas Sparks, Director of The Notebook, The Last Song and now The Lucky One, will be visiting his Toronto Fans on Thursday, April 5, 2012, courtesy of Indigo Book Store.  Sparks will be signing copies of The Lucky One at Indigo Yorkdale Shopping Centre at 7:00 PM.  

Details of the Event still have yet to be confirmed, but I recommend that you check their Website here for more and remember to follow Cammy of Indigo on Twitter here.

I will be partnering with Warner Bros. Canada to do an Advance Pass Giveaway for The Lucky One starring Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling, hitting theatres April 20, 2012.  More details to come on that.  Remember to "like" Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook for updates!

(Photo credit: Warner Bros.)

"LIBERAL ARTS": A CROWD-PLEASER AT SUNDANCE

Still from Liberal Arts

As the Sundance Film Festival approaches and end, yet another Crowd Please has emerged in How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radnor's Liberal Arts. Written, directed and starring himself and emerging star Elizabeth Olsen, the Dramedy sees Radnor playing a burnt-out 35-year-old Man who returns back to his College for inspiration, but instead winds up falling in love with a 19-year-old Student (Olsen). Allison Janney and Zac Efron also star.

IFC Films is confirmed to have picked-up distribution rights and IndieWire notes that it received two standing ovations at Sundance.  Impressive.

(Photo credit: BCDF Pictures)

ENTER TO WIN A "NEW YEAR'S EVE" MOVIE PRIZE PACK

New Year's Eve Official Artwork

Sofia Vergara. Ashton Kutcher. Michelle Pfeiffer. Lea Michele. Jessica Biel. Hilary Swank. Sarah Jessica Parker. Josh Duhamel. Katherine Heigl. Abigail Breslin. Zac Efron. Jon Bon Jovi. Robert De Niro. Alyssa Milano. What do all these Stars have in common?

Well, they all star in the Holiday Opus known as New Year's Eve from Director Garry Marshall.  The mega-Romantic Comedy, which tells the heartwarming stories of various Couples in New York City, opens in theatres December 9, 2011. Warner Bros. & Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven want to give you a chance to win a New Year's Eve Prize Pack, which includes the following:

2 Champagne Flutes

2 Party Favours

1 New Year's Recovery Kit

1 Ice Bag

2 Tins of Breath Mints

1 Jumbo Tote Bag

1 Pair of Run-of-Engagement Passes to see New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve Prize Pack

To qualify for the win, click "like" on this Post at Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook or Retweet the following: RT @MRWILLW wants me to win a "NEW YEAR'S EVE" Movie Prize Pack.  http://tinyurl.com/7sc5zuc #MRWILLNYE  

Your deadline is December 8, 2011.  Toronto area Readers only, please.  Winners are responsible for pick-up.

Watch the Trailer for New Year's Eve:

INTERVIEW: ABIGAIL BRESLIN ON "NEW YEAR'S EVE"

Abigail Breslin

Director Garry Marshall (Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries) won over Moviegoers at the Box Office with 2009's megastar Opus Rom-Com Valentine's Day and is now ready to unleash his latest effort, New Year's Eve. The Movie intertwines the Love Stories of various New Yorkers, all leading up to the annual Ball Drop at Times Square. What defines this Film ultimately is its stellar Cast including headlining names like Hilary Swank, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry, Ashton Kutcher, John Lithgow, Zac Efron, Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel and its youngest Star, Abigail Breslin. The now-15 year-old Actress at the age of seven became the fourth youngest Actress ever to be nominated for the prestigious Oscar with her Breakout Role as Olive in Little Miss Sunshine.

Breslin, flying into Toronto from her hometown of New York City, sat down to chat with a small group of Journalists about her role as the rebellious Hailey in New Year's Eve.  This counts as her third collaboration with Marshall whom she likens to being "like a Grandpa" to her. Hailey's Storyline is about a 15 year-old Girl who sneaks-out on New Year's Eve to be with a Boy named Seth (Jake T. Austin) against the wishes of her watchful Mother Kate (Sarah Jessica Parker).

I asked Breslin what it was like bonding with iconic Sex and the City Star Parker to create a believable Mother-Daughter relationship. Believe it or not, Reality Television brought them together. She tells me, "It was a cold one-week April shoot, but we talked a lot about American Idol during filming and the whole 'who got voted off' thing.  It was fun!".  

Hailey at the price of rebellion gets her heart broken and I asked in real life how Breslin would handle seeing a Boy she likes kissing another Girl.  After pondering it, she says  "It's a tricky situation, so in real life I get where she's coming from.".  Demonstrating true holiday spirit in forgiveness, Breslin says "Seth is a good Guy in the Movie so I'd cut him a little slack in real life.".

Many wonder how Breslin can balance her thriving Acting Career and also just being a 15 year-old Girl.  The Actress currently is enrolled in Online High School, admitting at heart she's a "ten year-old boy", multitasking her affection for Computer Games (Oyunlar 1 is her favourite website) and Studies.  When she is with her Friends she states, "We never really talk about my Career. We mostly talk about Clothes and Guys and stuff like that.".  Breslin also credits her Mother Kim - her Manager - for helping her stay grounded clearly and organized, traveling with her when she films and Press Tours. "Once I get home from filming, I do regular things like clean my room and take the dogs out".

NEW TRAILER FOR "NEW YEAR'S EVE"

 "There's nothing like New Year's Eve in New York City.".

While we're waiting on the official Artwork for Warner Bros.' New Year's Eve from Director Garry Marshall, let us feast our eyes on this just-released Trailer for the All-star Cast Rom-Com.  Following the same formula as last year's Box Office hit Valentine's Day also from the same Studio, this forthcoming release follows the intertwined stories of various New Yorkers leading up to that one big night in the year where we let go of the unhappy and ring in new hopes and aspirations.

The Cast of New Year's Eve is extraordinary: Zac Efron, Sarah Jessica Parker, Yeardley Smith, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hilary Swank, Lea Michele, Ashton Kutcher, Josh Duhamel, Jessica Biel, Katherine Heigl, Robert De Niro, Sofia Vergara, Abigail Breslin, Halle Berry, Alyssa Milano, Ludacris, Sienna Miller, Ryan Seacrest, Seth Meyers, Ludacris, Russell Peters and Jon Bon Jovi are some of the names seen.  Kutcher to clarify, does not play the same character he did in Valentine's Day.

New Year's Eve opens in theatres December 8, 2011.  Although I didn't particularly enjoy Valentine's Day for the same reason I don't usually enjoy movies with All-star Casts, as their stories often are written too thinly, I'd be willing to walk in with a clean slate on this one!

Watch the Trailer in full below: