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Archive for the ‘Toronto Film Festival’ Category

November 11th, 2008

Zooey Deschanel’s "Gigantic" Acquired by FIP

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What a cast this movie has! It’s “Gigantic”!
Zooey Deschanel, Paul Dano, John Goodman, Ed Asner and Jane Alexander star in “Gigantic,” a comedy that’s has just been picked up by First Independent Pictures.
Executive producer Dano plays a mattress salesman who wants to adopt a Chinese baby. Deschanel (pictured, […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

September 20th, 2008

Ioan Gruffudd Talks with Charmian Christie

My friend and writing colleague, Charmian Christie, had the opportunity to talk with Ioan Gruffudd about his diverse acting career. Read on for their Q&A…
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With unconventional good looks and a name that’s easier to pronounce than read, Ioan Gruffudd (pronounced YO-en GRIFF-ith) might be the biggest celebrity you don’t […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 4 comments

September 17th, 2008

Kinnear Talks "Flash of Genius" - VIDEO

One of my favorite actors, Greg Kinnear, and Flash of Genius director Marc Abraham sat down with the Shootout boys at the Toronto Film Festival. Kinnear talks about the appeal of flawed characters and a movie about a windshield-wiper guy. The film will be in theaters Oct. 17, but check out my advance review here. […]

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September 12th, 2008

Roger Ebert Hit by New York Post Critic

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Wow, those New York Post folks are edgy, aren’t they? During a screening at the Toronto Film Festival last week, NYP film critic Lou Lumenick throttled Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert.
Here’s the scoop: Apparently, Ebert was sitting behind Lumenick during the screening of a film that included subtitles. […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

September 8th, 2008

Fox Picks Up "The Wrestler" - Comeback for Mickey Rourke?

Variety is reporting that Fox Searchlight Pictures has picked up director Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler at the Toronto International Film Festival for about $4 million. The drama won The Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
The film centers on Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke), a burned-out, 1980s-era pro wrestler. After suffering […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

September 8th, 2008

"Burn After Reading" Cast at the Toronto Film Festival - VIDEO

Burn After Reading is playing at the Toronto Film Festival, and the stars were on the red carpet talking up the film. Tilda Swinton summed it up perfectly when she said that if you watch one segment of a Coen Brothers movie, you know right away it’s a Coen Brothers movie. I’m such a big […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

September 8th, 2008

Keira Knightley Talks "The Duchess" - VIDEO

The Duchess premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Sunday, and opens in limited release Sept. 19, 200. It follows the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life (some critics are drawing comparisons to Princess Diana). Here are a couple of clips of […]

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