Just received a call telling me i was picked as a finalist for $1m.  They said the name of the sweepstake is Publishers Sweepstakes sponsored by Visa/Mastercard and that they are mailing me the paperwork today.  this doesn't sound too legit to me

It's a scam.  Here's one site of complaints:

http://www.callerfinder.com/239-603-7238.html