#TIFF23: 2023 INDUSTRY SELECTS LINEUP ANNOUNCED
TIFF is excited to share the 2023 Industry Selects lineup. Screening for accredited buyers during the Festival, this curated selection of 12 films go beyond the Official Selection, and are all available for worldwide acquisition. “As the media industry continues to evolve, TIFF strives to foster creative innovation in both the development and business of storytelling,” said Anita Lee, TIFF Chief Programming Officer. “We will continue to expand our successful Industry Selects initiative, ...
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#TIFF23: SYLVESTER STALLONE TO APPEAR AT IN-CONVERSATION
TIFF is excited to announce Sylvester Stallone as the newest addition to the In Conversation With… (ICW) series for TIFF 2023. Stallone joins an illustrious roster of cinematic superstars including Pedro Almodóvar, Lee Byung-hun and Park Seo-jun, and Andy Lau. TIFF’s 2023 In Conversation With… is presented by Visa.
“The 2023 In Conversation With… series embodies our conviction that film possesses the remarkable ability to ignite perspectives and drive profound change,” said ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “REPTILE” NEW TRAILER
Having been announced at TIFF '23, we've been so curious about REPTILE starring Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake and Alicia Silverstone. What a Cast! Last week we got a glimpse at some new stills and now we get a Trailer! This is out October 6, 2023 to Netflix.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS1cNkZ9o1U
ABOUT REPTILE:Director: Grant SingerWriters: Screenplay - Grant Singer & Benjamin Brewer And Benicio Del Toro, Story - Grant Singer & Benjamin BrewerProducers: Molly ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “BLUE BEETLE” CRAWLS TO #1
BLUE BEETLE crawls to the crown in its opening weekend, de-throning BARBIE after a four weekends on-top. This latest adaptation from DC gets $25 million from 3,871 theatres and nonetheless this still is a victory for Warner Bros. which distributes both films. It gets 77% on the Tomatometer.
BARBIE settles in second, gets $21 million from 4,003 theatres, bringing its domestic run to $566 million.
In third is OPPENHEMIER with $10.9 million from 3,321 theatres, bringing its run to $285 ...
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#TIFF23: LIL NAS X DOCUMENTARY “LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO” TO PREMIERE AT TIFF
Lil Nas X and TIFF are excited to announce the World Premiere of the groundbreaking, GRAMMY–winning rapper, singer, and songwriter’s documentary, Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero, which was shot during the course of his first ever global tour. A new addition to the Gala programme, the film was produced by RadicalMedia, in association with Sony Music Entertainment’s (SME) Premium Content Division, Columbia Records, and Museum & Crane. The diaristic film is a remarkably intimate portrait ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: FAN EXPO TORONTO 2023 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
FAN EXPO Canada’s official schedule for 2023 is now out, complete with a mind-blowing programming lineup that celebrates all things fandom. The four-day extravaganza has events and content for fans of all ages and genres to enjoy including the Podcast Theatre, themed Pokémon and Barbie days, a 25th anniversary celebration of Frank Miller’s 300, the Masters of Cosplay Grand Prix Presented by Rustoleum, and more. With dynamic programming spaces throughout both the North and South buildings ...
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#TIFF: NEW CAFÉ-BAR “VARDA” AT TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX TO OPEN SOON
Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF, unveiled today the name of TIFF’s new café-bar, Varda, named in honour of the celebrated French filmmaker Agnès Varda, whose innovative storytelling and artistic vision have left an indelible mark on cinema. With the bright lights of King Street West as its backdrop, the new café-bar will be open exclusively for Contributors Circle and Patrons Circle Members during the Festival (September 7–17), before its official public launch in early fall, when it will be ...
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#TIFF23: SHAWN LEVY TO BE HONOURED AT TIFF TRIBUTE GALA
Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF, is delighted to announce that Canadian producer-director Shawn Levy (Free Guy, Deadpool 3) will receive the inaugural Norman Jewison Award presented by The Budman Family. Named in honour of the legendary Canadian filmmaker, the Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award is presented by The Budman Family, and recognizes Canadians in the film industry who have made a global impact with their careers. The awards presentation will take place at the TIFF Tribute Awards gala ...
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#TIFF23: TIFF CELEBRATE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF JONATHAN DEMME’S “STOP MAKING SENSE”
The Toronto International Film FestivalⓇ announced today it will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense with a special event screening on Monday, September 11, at Cineplex’s Scotiabank IMAX Theatre in Toronto. The special IMAX Live 40th anniversary event will include a screening of the film followed by a Q&A, which will be live-streamed from TIFF to select IMAX theatres around the world, and moderated by filmmaker Spike Lee with all four original band ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE OTHER BLACK GIRL”
Today, Disney+ debuted the thrilling trailer and key art for “The Other Black Girl.” Adapted from the best-selling novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris, the Original limited series premieres September 13, 2023 only on Disney+ in Canada.
The truth will change your mind. #TheOtherBlackGirl is streaming September 13 on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/fKEfxztJN0— Disney+ Canada 🇨🇦 (@DisneyPlusCA) August 16, 2023
Nella, an editorial assistant, is tired of being the only Black ...
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