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Ongoing controversy over the documentary “Russians at War” has brought scrutiny to Ontario’s public broadcaster, which has said it will not air the film it helped fund. One media expert says TVO is getting “the worst of all worlds” by investing in a project that can no longer be shown …
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 »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 »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. …
Read More »TIFF 2023: Jessica Yu on directing Sandra Oh’s zany performance in ‘Quiz Lady’
TORONTO — There’s been lots of talk about “Quiz Lady” co-stars Sandra Oh and Awkwafina playing against type in the odd-couple sibling comedy, but director Jessica Yu says she didn’t see it that way. The film follows reserved, socially anxious Anne (Awkwafina) as her rebellious estranged sister Jenny (Oh) concocts …
Read More »TIFF 2023: Nicholas Cage says being an internet meme helped him tap into ‘Dream Scenario’ role
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Nicolas Cage says his own experience being the subject of internet memes helped him prepare for his latest role. Cage stars in “Dream Scenario” as an unremarkable suburban professor and father who becomes famous when he starts appearing in people’s …
Read More »TIFF 2023 kicks off amid actors and writers strike
By Noel Ransome The Canadian Press Posted September 7, 2023 6:06 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off today under the shadow of dual strikes by Hollywood writers and actors but festival CEO Cameron Bailey is touting a strong …
Read More »TIFF 2023: Atom Egoyan says ‘Seven Veils’ explores themes that have haunted him for years – Toronto
On a sun-drenched August morning, filmmaker Atom Egoyan stands in the silence of a dim post-production room. With his forthcoming feature “Seven Veils” casting rays from the theatre screen before him, he tweaks the final cut, perfecting what he can before its Toronto International Film Festival debut. “This is a …
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