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Exclusive: Here’s a first look at Harland Williams’ upcoming indie comedy feature Wingman ahead of an advanced screening in Toronto today.

Starring Williams, Kayla Wallace, Jamie Kennedy, Russell Peters, David Lipper and Shiva Negar, the feature revolves around Bob (Evan Marsh) who turns to Turk (Williams), a self-proclaimed ‘wingman’ who helps men navigate the dating world despite often disastrous results, in a last-ditch effort to win back his ex-fiancée, Terri (Negar). The duo embark on a series of wild misadventures, with Turk’s extreme coaching tactics pushing Bob into increasingly unpredictable and outrageous situations.

The film had a live performance featuring Williams and Kennedy last night at the Royal Alexandra Theatre and is set for a screening at Toronto’s X Hotel Theatre tonight

The stills show Turk alongside his loyal assistant Holly (Wallace) and another of him at a mystery bar with Eddie (Kennedy), a rival wingman with other plans for Bob.

With the comedy world hungry for fresh laughs and no-holds-barred humor, New feature film Wingman is set to deliver exactly what audiences crave: gut-busting jokes and an unapologetic approach to storytelling. Produced by Justin L. Levine and directed and starring, Harland Williams, the film is one of the most anticipated comedies coming out in 2025. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with these two geniuses to get a glimpse into the making of a comedy that knows exactly what it’s here to do, entertain.

Justin – What was the initial spark that led to the creation of Wingman?

Well, I originally came up with the storyline about 15 years ago, back when Harland and I were filming in Toronto. We were working on a wacky spoof comedy called Child Wild that Harland wrote and starred in. During that time, I came up with the concept for Wingman, inspired by the throwback...

Actors of all kinds, from A-list movie stars and Broadway veterans to up-and-comers, turned up at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Valentine’s night to pay tribute to the Naked Angels’ 25th anniversary. The Naked Angels company has been nurturing the careers of theater types and encouraging provocative storytelling since 1986, and the stars showed up in droves to show their appreciation.

The night started out with a very crowded VIP cocktail reception. I spotted Edie Falco catching up with her Sopranos costar and recent Top Chef guest judge Lorraine Bracco — both were gorgeous and looked years younger...

Jason Biggs and Rhys Coiro have joined the cast of the independent comedy "Bff and Baby."According to Variety, the cast also includes Kate Bosworth, Krysten Ritter, Rachel Bilson, Fallon Goodson, Justin Kirk, Andrea Savage, Kristen Johnston, Seymour Cassel and Geoff Stults.Kat Coiro will direct from a script she co-wrote with Ritter.The film revolves around two female best friends (Ritter, Bosworth) who try to maintain their lives after Ritter's character gets pregnant and has a baby. Justin Levine will produce through Stardust Pictures, with Ritter, Kat Coiro, David J. Phillips, Lauren Bratman and Corbin Timbrook co-producing.Production begins at the end of the month.Rhys Coiro was recently seen on HBO's "Entourage," while Biggs can be seen next in the film "Grassroots," opposite...

Rachel Bilson has joined the cast of 'Bbf and Baby'. The 29-year-old actress - who shot to fame starring in teen television drama 'The O.C.' - will feature alongside Kate Bosworth and '27 Dresses' star Krysten Ritter in the indie comedy. 'Bff and Baby' - which was co-written by Ritter and director Kat Coiro - follows the story of two best friends who struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy in their relationship after Ritter's character falls pregnant and has a child. Stardust Pictures' Justin Levine is set to finance and co-produce the film, alongside Ritter, Kat Coiro, David J. Phillips and Corbin Timbrook, ..

Rachel Bilson has joined the cast of the independent comedy "Bff and Baby" opposite Krysten Ritter and Kate Bosworth. According to Variety, Kat Coiro will make her feature directing debut with the film, which she co-wrote with Ritter. The film revolves around two female best friends (Ritter, Bosworth) who try to maintain their lives after Ritter's character gets pregnant and has a baby. Justin Levine of Stardust Pictures will produce along with Ritter, Coiro, David J. Phillips and Corbin Timbrook. Production will begin October 19 in Los Angeles.Bilson's screen credits include "Jumper" and "The Last Kiss" along with roles on "Chuck" and "How I Met Your Mother."...

Krysten Ritter and Kate Bosworth will star in the independent comedy "Bff and Baby." According to Variety, Kat Coiro will make her feature directing debut with the film, which she co-wrote with Ritter. The film revolves around two female best friends who try to maintain their lives after Ritter's character gets pregnant and has a baby. Justin Levine will produce along with Ritter, Coiro, David J. Phillips and Corbin Timbrook.Production will begin October 19 in Los Angeles.Ritter is currently shooting Amy Heckerling's "Vamps" and also stars in the U2 biopic "Killing Bono." Bosworth recently signed on to the marital comedy "The Reasonable Bunch" and will also be seen in Screen Gems' remake of Sam Peckinpah.s "Straw Dogs" next...

Hundreds of fans and family members packed into a Toronto chapel today for Corey Haim’s memorial and burial services.

After an emotional funeral service Corey Haim was buried in his final resting place in his hometown on Mar. 16. More than two hundred friends and family members gathered and overflowed from the Steeles Memorial Chapel, where the private funeral service was held at 11 am. Those who could not fit into the chapel stood on the chapel lawn while inside Corey’s best friend (not Corey Feldman) an aunt and a cousin gave speeches. After a 45 minute service, a long funeral procession including seven police cars led friends and family to where Corey would be buried —the Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Afterwards, the family held a private shivah. Corey’s childhood Hollywood friend Corey Feldman did not attend the funeral out of respect for the family. He is expected to hold a...