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LMFAO to headline, co-host MMVAs
The chart-topping Los Angeles electro-pop duo will co-host and perform at this year’s MuchMusic Video Awards.
The hit-making pair — consisting of Redfoo, whose real name is Stefan Gordy, and SkyBlu, a.k.a. Skyler Gordy — have sent two singles to No. 1 in Canada, Party Rock Anthem and Sexy and I Know It.
I’m kind of afraid what they’re going to be wearing (or not wearing), but it should make for an interesting night.
Wizard World Toronto Comic Con brought fans together over the weekend at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for two days of costumes, comic books, collectibles, and a chance to get up close and personal with a few stars, including the cast of the North American edition of Being Human, Jeri Ryan, Quantum Leap stars Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell, and Daniel Logan.
Sam Witwer of Being Human at #WizardWorld Toronto. (Taken with instagram)
Serious geek royalty arrives in Toronto to meet with fans tomorrow, Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, as the Wizard World Toronto Comic Con takes over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
The two-day event will feature sessions and meet-and-greets with dozens of celebrity guests, including: Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell, the stars of the hit series Quantum Leap; the cast of the North American version of Being Human–namely Sam Witwer, Sam Huntington and Meaghan Rath; plus Jeri Ryan, Paul Wesley, Amy Acker, Colin Ferguson, Sean Maher, Jeremy Bulloch, and numerous artists.
In addition, the event includes parties, screenings, and other special programming and exhibits, like a recreation of The Cabin in the Woods set courtesy of Alliance Films.
View the full schedule at www.wizardworldcomiccon.com.
Stay tuned for video interviews from the Toronto Comic Con, plus photos and more, or follow us on Twitter for live coverage from the event.
Fefe Dobson’s epic dance moves at CHUM FanFest.
Sometimes emails can be surprisingly awesome. Just got an email tonight from Mr. Colin Ferguson of Eureka fame. He’s coming to town for the Wizard World Toronto Comic Con and I’m just setting up an interview with him. Pretty cool though to get the email from the man himself directly, since it usually doesn’t work that way. Stay tuned for the video next week!
Anna Silk and Kris Holden-Ried on set for the Lost Girl Finale Pre-Show
Earlier today, Showcase brought a select group of Lost Girl fans together in Toronto to watch the second-to-the-last episode of season two and spend some time with the cast.
The special event was taped on the set of the Dal Riata, the Fae bar on the series, and will air on Sunday, April 1 at 8:00 PM ahead of the season two finale at 9:00 PM on Showcase.
Because of all the hardcore fans in attendance, who won their way into the event, there was a definite party mood throughout the whole afternoon, and all the stars who came out seemed to have a blast playing off the crowd, not to mention joking around with host Steve Cochrane, who is also one of the show’s writers.
Singer Carly Rae Jepsen performs on stage during CHUM FanFest at the Masonic Temple during Canadian Music Week in Toronto.
For those of you who can’t be in Toronto for Game of Thrones: The Exhibition, check out our tour at TIFF Bell Lightbox.
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Game of Thrones fans living in Toronto should be extra thankful this month that they call this fair city their home, mainly because Toronto also happens to be the home of TIFF Bell Lightbox.
From March 9 to 18, fans of the hit series can visit Bell Lightbox to take in Game of Thrones: The Exhibition, a free event that features a rare display of props, weapons, costumes, and other items from the show, in addition to a number of behind-the-scenes videos.
This timed, ticketed event runs from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM every day, and also offers fans the opportunity to have their picture taken while sitting on a replica of the Iron Throne. The exhibition also includes sneak peek items for the second season of the series, which returns on April 1, including a look at the costume for the new character Melisandre, not to mention items fans will recognize from the first season, like a dragon egg, the “Hand of the King” pin, and the stag crown.
Although the exhibit is admittedly not very large–taking up less than half of the space of previous Lightbox exhibits–Game of Thrones: The Exhibit is still a rare glimpse into the making of a series that has both impressed viewers and critics, and right now no other city in the world will receive the same treatment.
Okay, as a fan of the series this is pretty brilliant.
I just got an email invitation to the Lost Girl Pre-Show that’s taping for the season finale of the series. Later this month they’re inviting fans and media down to watch the Lost Girl finale on the set, and the whole event will be hosted by series’ writer Steve Cochrane.
On top of that, the cast will be in attendance as well, including Anna Silk, Kris Holden-Ried, Ksenia Solo, Zoie Palmer, K.C. Collins and Rick Howland.
There is also a good chance for interviews, which is very cool since I’ve never interviewed Palmer or Solo, and it’s been a while since I spoke to Mr. Holden-Ried.
Yeah, I won’t hide it—I am kind of geeking out about this.
