#FIRSTLOOK: WATCH THE TRAILER FOR “THE SAPPHIRES” STARRING JESSICA MAUBOY & CHRIS O’DOWD

One of the things I regret most about TIFF – other than that it doesn’t take place 365 days a year – is that amidst all the Stargazing, I never get to see every Movie I hope to. Being the impatient type that I am, I dread the wait for the Theatrical Release date of these Films!

One Film I really wanted much to see last September was The Sapphires, a Musical-Dramedy inspired by a true Story of an Aboriginal-Australian Girl Group brought over to Vietnam to entertain the U.S. Troops during the War in 1968. Starring Deborah Mailman (The Secret Life of Us), Chris O’Dowd (Girls, Bridesmaids) and Australian Idol Runner-up Jessica Mauboy, a quick glance at Rotten Tomatoes shows The Sapphires tallying-in at an astonishing 94% on the Tomatometer. Mauboy also continues to sweep major Awards for her Performance here back in her Homeland.

Although the Film was released last year in Australia, feedback has been so positive that The Weinstein Co. is bringing it stateside, with eOne Films releasing on April 5, 2013 in select cities including: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary.

The Trailer does a fantastic job summarizing some of the emotions we can expect to see. It looks funny and heartbreaking and most of all, rather fun:

I had the pleasure of meeting O’Dowd and Mauboy who were thrilled at the positive reaction the Film got after its TIFF Premiere and amazingly friendly that night. I repeat, cannot wait to see this!

(Photo/video credit: eOne Films)

#FIRSTLOOK: NICOLE KIDMAN IN “GRACE OF MONACO”

You won’t believe your eyes!  These new Stills were released for Grace of Monaco starring Nicole Kidman, a Film about Grace Kelly‘s involvement with Prince Rainier III (Tim Roth) and France’s dispute over tax laws in the ’60s. Directed by French Director Olivia Dahan, the Drama which currently is in Post-Production, has stirred-up some controversy among Kelly’s Children for being both historically inaccurate and over-glamourized. 

Factual or not, we must see this and Kidman looks on-the-verge of yet another Award-worthy performance and it would appear this is exactly what Grace of Monaco‘s connections are gunning for with a December 2013 release. With The Weinstein Co. behind the Film in the U.S., it is possible we might see this at TIFF this September! Come on eOne Films, we know you’re packing some heat there!

See the brand new Stills below:

 

 

(Photo credit: The Weinstein Co.)

#SPOTTED: ANIL KAPOOR IN TORONTO FOR TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX APPEARANCE

He’s honestly amazing.  This is the second time I’ve crossed paths with Bollywood Legend Anil Kapoor and he’s always kind and gracious.  The Actor known best in these parts for his work in Academy Award-winning Best Picture, Slumdog Millionaire, and also Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. 

The Actor is now in Toronto for a special appearance Monday night at the TIFF Bell Lightbox as part of their In Conversation With… Series.  Some lucky Fans who spotted him, were extremely lucky to get the Actor in casual mode, as he obliged and snapped Photos together with them.

It’s still not too late to get your Tickets and you can do so clicking here.

Read about the time I met Kapoor right around this time of the year, two years ago, right here.

 

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#TIFF12: KRISTEN STEWART AT PREMIERE FOR “ON THE ROAD”

The Shot of the Day! Gorgeous Kristen Stewart brought Fandemonium to Ryerson Theatre tonight with hoards of Fans queuing for hours for a chance to see her.  Despite suffering from much controversy of late, Stewart handled the situation with poise, taking time to pose for Photos with several Fans tonight.

Stewart, along with her Co-Stars Garrett Hedlund, Kirsten Dunst and Director Walter Salles, enjoyed a quiet Dinner together at George, before heading back to their Premiere for a quick Q&A with Fans.

 

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)