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  1. Risky Business
    Oscilloscope Grabs 'The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best'

    Oscilloscope Grabs 'The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best'

    1:23 pm PST 2/8/2012
    • Jay A. Fernandez
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    Ryan O’Nan's debut film will be released in theaters later this year in concert with a live tour by the title band. Read more

  2. Quebec Dominates TIFF's Top Ten Canadian Films of 2011

    Quebec Dominates TIFF's Top Ten Canadian Films of 2011

    4:32 pm PST 12/6/2011
    • Etan Vlessing
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    Philippe Falardeau’s "Monsieur Lazhar," Jean-Marc Vallée’s "Café de flore," which starred Vanessa Paradis, and Ken Scott's "Starbuck" lead the French-language movie contingent in the Toronto fest's annual survey of the best films of the year. Read more

  3. First Run Features Acquires Toronto Fest Docs For U.S. Distribution

    6:48 am PST 11/16/2011
    • Etan Vlessing
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    The films, "Pink Ribbons Inc." and "Surviving Progress," come from the National Film Board of Canada and Canadian co-producers. Read more

  4. Fash Track
    Watch Video Johnny Depp's Love Vanessa Paradis Goes Bare (Faced) in 'Cafe de Flore'

    Johnny Depp's Love Vanessa Paradis Goes Bare (Faced) in 'Cafe de Flore'

    5:21 pm PST 11/14/2011
    • Elizabeth Snead
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    The French model-singer-actress downplays her beauty to play the poor, single mother of a Down syndrome child in Jean-Marc Vallee's film. Read more See All Videos

  5. Sony Pictures Classics Lands Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'Hysteria'

    Sony Pictures Classics Lands Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'Hysteria'

    3:45 pm PST 11/10/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The film, which made its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, tells the true story about the invention of the vibrator. Read more

  6. Risky Business
    Tribeca Film Acquires Andy Serkis' 'Death of a Superhero' in North America

    Tribeca Film Acquires Andy Serkis' 'Death of a Superhero' in North America

    3:07 pm PDT 10/31/2011
    • Jay A. Fernandez
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    After seeing its TIFF premiere in September, Tribeca Film has acquired North American rights to "Death of a Superhero" and will release the film in theaters and on VOD in 2012. Read more

  7. Ascot Takes 'The Hunter,' 'Starbuck' For German-Speaking Europe

    Ascot Takes 'The Hunter,' 'Starbuck' For German-Speaking Europe

    1:37 am PDT 10/19/2011
    • Scott Roxborough
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    “The Hunter” stars Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill and Frances O’Connor; “Starbuck” features French Canadian actor Patrick Huard. Read more

  8. Princess Charlene of Monaco To Open Toronto Grace Kelly Exhibit With New Husband

    Princess Charlene of Monaco To Open Toronto Grace Kelly Exhibit With New Husband

    6:20 am PDT 10/17/2011
    • Etan Vlessing
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    Separate lives for Prince and Princess of Monaco? The royal couple are due to open a Toronto International Film Festival exhibition on November 2. Read more

  9. Risky Business
    Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up Rights to 'Neil Young Journeys'

    Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up Rights to 'Neil Young Journeys'

    10:25 am PDT 10/11/2011
    • Jay A. Fernandez
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    The Jonathan Demme-directed film had its world premiere at the Toronto film festival. Read more

  10. Sundance Selects Picks Up Bess Kargman's Ballet Documentary

    Sundance Selects Picks Up Bess Kargman's Ballet Documentary

    3:02 pm PDT 10/6/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    "First Position," which had its world premiere in Toronto, follows six dancers competing in the Youth America Grand Prix. Read more

  11. Risky Business
    Sony Pictures Classics Negotiating for Rights to 'Hysteria'

    Sony Pictures Classics Negotiating for Rights to 'Hysteria'

    2:21 pm PDT 9/30/2011
    • Jay A. Fernandez
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    Maggie Gyllenhaal stars in the romantic comedy about the invention of the vibrator. Read more

  12. Review
    A Happy Event (Un heureux evenement): Film Review

    A Happy Event (Un heureux evenement): Film Review

    10:40 am PDT 9/30/2011
    • Jordan Mintzer
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    French writer-director Remi Bezancon’s amusing, feel-good portrayal of the modern day baby blues stars the gorgeous and charismatic Louise Bourgoin. Read more

  13. Susanne Bier's 'All You Need Is Love' Sells for Germany

    Susanne Bier's 'All You Need Is Love' Sells for Germany

    7:44 am PDT 9/30/2011
    • Scott Roxborough
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    Pierce Brosnan stars in the romantic comedy from the director of Oscar-winner "In A Better World." Read more

  14. Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up Toronto Audience Winner 'Where Do We Go Now?'

    Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up Toronto Audience Winner 'Where Do We Go Now?'

    5:24 pm PDT 9/28/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Nadine Labaki's film also is Lebanon's submission for the best foreign-language film Oscar. Read more

  15. Woody Harrelson Cop Drama 'Rampart' Picked Up by Millennium Entertainment for $2 Million

    Woody Harrelson Cop Drama 'Rampart' Picked Up by Millennium Entertainment for $2 Million

    7:35 pm PDT 9/23/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Director Oren Moverman's film also stars Ben Foster and Robin Wright, and will be released domestically this year. Read more

  16. Heat Vision
    CAA Signs Director of Toronto Hit 'Sleepless Night' (Exclusive)

    CAA Signs Director of Toronto Hit 'Sleepless Night' (Exclusive)

    4:09 pm PDT 9/23/2011
    • Borys Kit
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    Frederic Jardin directed and co-wrote the French action thriller now being remade by Warner Bros. Read more

  17. The Race
    China to Submit 'The Flowers of War' in Foreign-Language Oscar Race

    China to Submit 'The Flowers of War' in Foreign-Language Oscar Race

    1:50 pm PDT 9/23/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The movie, in both Mandarin and English, stars Christian Bale as an American who protected Chinese women from the Japanese invaders. Read more

  18. Heat Vision
    Toronto Hit 'Sleepless Night' to Be Remade By Warner Bros. (Exclusive)

    Toronto Hit 'Sleepless Night' to Be Remade By Warner Bros. (Exclusive)

    4:20 pm PDT 9/22/2011
    • Borys Kit
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    An English-language adaptation of the French action pic will be produced by Roy Lee. Read more

  19. 'The Hunter' With Willem Dafoe Goes To UK's Artificial Eye

    'The Hunter' With Willem Dafoe Goes To UK's Artificial Eye

    11:51 am PDT 9/22/2011
    • Etan Vlessing
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    The British distribution deal is one of many territories ticked off by sales agent Entertainment One coming out of the Toronto International Film Festival. Read more

  20. 'Monsieur Lazhar' Chosen By Canada For Best Foreign Film Oscar Competition

    12:15 pm PDT 9/21/2011
    • Etan Vlessing
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    The Quebec film earlier won jury prizes in Toronto and Locarno. Read more

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