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Ukrainian diplomats and advocates in Canada are calling on the Toronto International Film Festival to cancel screenings of a documentary depicting Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine that they say amounts to “Russian propaganda.” The film, Russians At War, is having its North American premiere at TIFF on Tuesday after showing out …
Read More »Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt opening night of Toronto Film Festival – Toronto
By Staff The Associated Press Posted September 6, 2024 10:33 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted an opening night screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, chanting “Stop the genocide!” during opening remarks. At the screening for the David Gordon Green …
Read More »TIFF 2024 kicks off with return to form, boasting big names in movies and music – Toronto
The Toronto International Film Festival returns in full force today after navigating several years of pandemic-related challenges and industry disruptions. Filmmaker Kazik Radwanski says the comeback is much needed after COVID-19 and Hollywood strikes hit the film business hard and dulled the star power of previous festivals. The Toronto native, whose dramedy “Matt & …
Read More »Celebrities coming to the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
As the city gears up for the annual Toronto International Film Festival, locals and visitors alike are already buzzing about the stars they may encounter in town. It’s no secret that one of the most popular activities during the 10-day festival is star spotting. From A-list actors to musicians and …
Read More »Canadian titles to watch for at the Toronto International Film Festival – Toronto
A sex-work comedy, a Tragically Hip documentary and a wartime family drama are among the Canadian titles premiering at the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival. After Hollywood strikes dampened last year’s event, the festival returns Thursday with 59 homegrown films from established and emerging directors. The Canadian Press caught …
Read More »TIFF touts Rogers as ‘presenting sponsor’ ahead of 1st fest without Bell
When the Toronto International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet to welcome Hollywood’s top stars this week, it will do so with dozens of new brand supporters that organizers hope will put to rest any notions the event has lost some of its corporate cachet. TIFF said Tuesday the number …
Read More »A look at 10 buzzy films at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival – Toronto
A famed director’s self-funded epic, a quirky Stephen King adaptation and Pamela Anderson’s return to the big screen are among the offerings at this year’s edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. With more than 270 films lighting up TIFF screens from Sept. 5 to 15, there will be something for every …
Read More »Docs about Vice Media, Ontario Place, Indigenous artifacts head to TIFF 2024 – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 8, 2024 10:57 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Documentaries about the rise and fall of Vice Media and efforts to return cultural artifacts to Indigenous nations are among the projects heading to the Toronto International Film Festival. Organizers …
Read More »Toronto Film Festival lineup includes movies from Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, more
The Angelina Jolie-directed war film “Without Blood,” a documentary about Bruce Springsteen and Mike Leigh’s contemporary tragicomedy “Hard Truths” will have their world premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall. The festival announced its gala and special presentation lineup Monday. Jolie’s film stars Salma Hayek and Demián Bichir and is based …
Read More »Ben Stiller dramedy ‘The Nutcracker’ to open Toronto International Film Festival – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 16, 2024 12:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size David Gordon Green’s new dramedy starring Ben Stiller will kick off the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. TIFF organizers say “Nutcrackers” will be the opening-night film on Sept. …
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